Product #2: Texas Horses

     This is a continuation of my last blog post using Die-namics Blueprint 18 and Graphic 45 Nature's Sketchbook paper pad. It works like an multiplication problem only there are many solutions to this. Here is the second solution:

 x  =

     For this card I cut a smaller card base - 5 1/2 x 3 1/8. I did this to accommodate the stars that I added on the fold of the card base.

Inside of Card

Materials List:

      Patterned Paper: Graphic 45 - Nature's Sketchbook

     Card Stock: Ivory   

     Stamps: Gina K - Outwest 2

                               Happy Spring   

     Ink: Stampin' Up - Island Indigo  

     Copics: R12, 14, 17. B00, 000. W1.

     Dies: My Favorite Things - Blueprint #18

              Elizabeth Craft Designs - Pop It Ups (Western Edges)    

Product #1: Porthole Snowman

     Since teaching the Die-namics Blueprint 18/Graphic 45 Nature's Sketchbook class, I have decided to blog about each of the cards in the class. It works like an multiplication problem only there are many solutions to this. Here is the first solution:

X =

     I started this card with a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley. It is a three part stamp called "Snowman Trio". Digital stamps are versatile in that they can be resized. I resized the stamp to the exact size needed to die cut it with the circle from the Blueprint die set. I colored it with Copic markers. 

Lili of the Valley - Snowman Trio

     I used a Darice embossing folder to emboss snowflakes and sanded the snowflakes to bring out the white from the inside of the paper. The wooden snowflake was super find at the Hobby Lobby after Christmas sales. It is stained with Walnut Distress Stain.

Inside of Card

Materials List:

      Patterned Paper: Graphic 45 - Nature's Sketchbook

     Card Stock: Ivory   

     Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Snowman Trio

                   Gina K - Peace and Joy

                               Christmas Magic

     Embossing Folder: Darice - Snowflakes

     Edge Punch: Martha Stewart - Snowflakes

     Copics: R12, 14, 17. B00, 000. W1.

     Dies: My Favorite Things - Blueprint #18

     Embellies: Wood Veneer Snowflakes

                     Ivory Twine

                     Mini Pom Pom White

Eeyore's Kiss

     I am finally getting a chance to scrapbook some pics from my visit to Disney in Anaheim. My fave character is Eeyore who I met at breakfast. As you can see, he was pretty happy to meet me as well.

     I used this sketch from Sketch N Scrap. As usual there is a challenge on the blog and you are invited to participate. It is easy to link up your project and see if you are the lucky winner. Just try out the sketch below.

Layout Sketch #134

     The Eeyore Mickey is a purchase from Etsy. I altered the bottom of it a bit. In order to have the tail swing back and forth on a black brad, I made my own svg file of a donkey tail. 
     I think I'm going to call this font "My Eeyore Font" from now on. It fits perfectly on this banner. 
     I have to mention the mini Eeyore punch. My husband gave it to me years ago. He brought my lunch to my classroom one day and I found it in the bottom of the bag. Surprise!!! I punched a few and added them to A+ papers This is the first time I've used it in my paper crafting.
      I ended up making a complimentary page to extend it into a 2-page layout. 

      I added a fun tag to page 2. It goes behind the mat and is forced to stop when it meets the back strip. When you pull it, it is fun to see the yellow disappear. 

      I added a "Hidden Mickey" on the tag as well. You can't see it until you pull the tag. That makes 4 "Hidden Mickey's" on this 2-page layout. Can you find them all?

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Echo Park - Magical Adventure

     Solid Paper: Bazzil - Marshmallow Chick

                                       Nautical Blue - Medium

                                       Royalty

                          Paper Studio - Black and White

                          My Colors Cardstock: Wildflower

     Dies: Elizabeth Craft Designs - Tags & More 7 (with a Vine)

                                                        Banners

                                                        Cupcake (Bow & Small Flower)

              Darice - Nesting Wavy Squares

              Stamps of Life - Flower Power           

     Punches: Disney - Eeyore & Mickey                               

     Silhouette: 3 Blue Hearts Design -Eeyore Mickey Head

     Embellies: Blue Twine 

                       Lilac and Blue Gems

Challenges

Pixie's Crafty Workshop Challenge #291-2 - Snippets - #63 - *

So Sweet

     I spent two weeks in May sitting with my 4 month old granddaughter, Brooklyn, while my daughter finished the last few weeks of school. As a treat my son-in-law, Steven, took me out for ice cream at the most popular spot in Fort Worth. 

     After polishing off my ice cream, I took a final photo of the CURLY'S sign. That is when I knew these pics were headed for a scrapbook page. This sketch from Sketch N Scrap worked perfectly. Now it is your turn to pop over to the Sketch N Scrap Facebook page for the Crop Challenge and upload your layout. I'll be watching to see your ideas for this sketch.

     To form the title I welded an ice cream sundae with the words "So Sweet" on the Cameo Silhouette.

     The tag below the pic is removable and contains the journaling for this event.

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper:Pebbles - May Bouquet

     Solid Paper: Bazzil - Sugar Wafer

     Dies: Elizabeth Craft Designs - Tags & More 5

               Ice Cream Cones (no idea where they come from)

     Stamps: Gina K Designs - Sweet Things

     Silhouette: PPbN Designs - You're So Sweet

     Markers: Copics - YG17, BV25, BG72, R27, V20, Y15 (sprinkles)

                     Versa Marker

     Chatter Box: Journaling Genie - #6 Freeflow

     Embellies: Yellow Twine

 

Blue "O"wl

     My daughter received an invitation for a 3-year-old girl's birthday party and asked me to make a card. The theme of the party was Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - NEVER heard of it!!  I checked it out on Google. I thought the little girl would be able to relate to something that resembled a character on the show. I chose the owl. BTW: His name is "O".

Card and Envelope

     This July sketch from Sketch N Scrap is the perfect framework to make this card. You have ALL month to try out this sketch and enter it for a prize. This card is posted on the Sketch N Scrap Facebook page as well.
     The chevron print down the left side of the card is not on the sketch. In my defense, I didn't really add it, as the chevron is the border provided at the bottom of the confetti paper. It is just a happy accident that it came up there on the paper.
     You are seeing my infamous 1/8 inch strips of paper as embellishments. You see it a lot in my work. I find that on this card it adds interest and sometimes (not here really) elegance to a card. 

Card Sketch #101

     Here is a pic of the character I was trying to immulate: 

     There is another 1/8 inch strip on the inside of the card to made the illusion that the cake is dangling on the card. As usual I used a scrap here. There were some owl die cuts laying on the table when I finished.

Inside of Card

     Oops - a party hat left on on the craft table - mustn't waste!!!

Back of Card

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Echo Park - Birthday Wishes

     Ink: Stampin' Up - Pacific Point

     Stamps: Gina K Designs- Friends 'Til the End

                                               My Anchor

                   Stampendous - 15 Candles

     Die: Elizabeth Craft Designs - Owl

                                                       Tags & More 1 (Lace)

             Karen Burniston - Word Set 3 (Birthday)

             Sizzix - Celebration 2

     Gelly Roll Pen - White

    

Challenges

Pixie's Crafty Workshop - Snippets - #60 - Top Three

Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Birthday - #22 - July 15