Strawberry Picking & Dipping

     The day before Mother's Day, my daughter's family went strawberry picking. They took pictures of Brooklyn picking strawberries. The next morning Brooklyn and her daddy dipped the prettiest strawberries in chocolate as a Mother's Day gift - another opportunity for pictures.

     The strawberries and leaves are die cut from white card stock. At first glance one might think that the edges are inked with a very dark ink. In fact I made 1/16 inch mats for them using the Silhouette. 

     To make the banners, I used the Silhouette to cut the words "PICKING" and "DIPPING" from black card stock. I then used one of La La Land Crafts' Long Flags to die cut while centering the titles.

     FYI: this basket of strawberries weighs a ton. There are so many layers here. The basket is a die-cut - double thickness - and a mat which is also a die cut. All of this coupled with strawberries and leaves makes for a sturdy addition to this layout. 

     These enamel dots are part of a collection specifically made for this paper line from Carta Bella.

     As soon as I saw the pictures from the strawberry field, I went on-line searching for a cute image to color for a layout. This little sweetie was released in July of 2015. I was able to find a new, never-used stamp on ebay. 

Layout with pictures

Just Getting Started

Materials List:

    

      Card Stock: My Colors - Black Magic

                      Carta Bella - Summer Market Solids

     Patterned Paper: Authentique - Summer Market

     Dies: La La Land Crafts - Long Flags

             Elizabeth Craft Designs - Strawberries

                                                 Lady Bugs

                                                 Cupcakes

             The Stamps of Life - Basket Fold It

     Silhouette Font: simply put

                             lucky star

     Stamp: La La Land Crafts - Marci with Strawberries

     Copics: Face - E000, 00, 11, R20

                Hair - E42, 43, 44, 47

                Dress - Y21, 23, 26, 28

                Hat - R81, 83, 85, 89

                Strawberries - R22, 24, 29

                Leaves - YG11, 13, 17

                Basket - E53, 55, 57, 59

     Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black

            Distress - Cracked Pistachio

            Gina K - Red Hot

                         Jelly Bean

                         Fresh Asparagus

                         Stormy Sky

                         Warm Cocoa

     Embellies: Carta Bella Summer Market - Enamel Dots

Challenges

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes w/Paper - #101 - *

Country View Challenges - Summer Fields - #3 - June 30

Crafting Happiness Challenge - Summer - #21 - Top Pick!

Diva's That Cut - Summertime Fun - #4 - *

Retro Rubber Challenge - Summer Time - #1 - *

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Spring is in the Air - #56 - *

Food + Fun = Family

     I know this is kind of an odd topic for a scrapbook page. I took these pics at the grocery store as we watched the food for a 3-day RV trip with the grandchildren to Jellystone Park go through the checkout. When I looked at these items coming down the conveyor belt, I thought we never buy this kind of stuff - hot dogs, pizza rolls, taquitos, pizza, ham/cheese croissants, sausage/pancake breakfast sandwiches, tater tots, Rice Krispies Treats, Cake in a Mug, etc, etc, etc.

     I turned the sketch on its side to accommodate pic of the receipt.  

Sketch  #190 by Lisa Hidy

     This Authentique paper collection is perfect for the Jellystone layouts, but it is long ago retired and hard to find. I had some leftovers, which I used for this page. Anything with picnicking as a theme is perfect for Yogi Bear.


Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Authentic - Cheerful

     Cardstock: My Colors - Snowbound

     Stamps & Dies: Stamps of Life - Picnic 2 Stamp

     Embellies: 2 Black Brads

                     Yogi Bear Coloring Book (images)

     

Chillin With Friends

     I took an online class with Stephanie from Stamps of Life this month. We made 3 cards using this exclusive "Arctic Animals 2 Stamp" set and dies.The Igloo Fold It is also exclusive to the class. (You had to be taking the class to be able to purchase this.) In the homework before class we were encouraged to stamp, color, and die cut some extra animals in case Stephanie made a change in the plans. I had several animals left over and I just love to incorporate my stamping into my scrapbooking. 

     I had purchased some glittery aqua paper from Hobby Lobby for the class and had almost the entire page left so I used it to mat the igloo and for the floating sea ice. This sea ice is authentic to our visit to Glacier Bay, Alaska. We even saw mommy otters with babies on their bellies sunning themselves on floating sea ice on the day this pic was taken.

     I used the Silhouette to make the title. I welded together the title and the mats for the walrus and narwal whale. Since I had already made all of the animals before starting this project, it came together super easily. I also welded the two pics in the sketch into one. 

Sketch #188 by Lisa Hidy

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Authentic - Alpine

     Cardstock: My Colors - Aquatint

                                       Icicles

                     Distress - Chipped Sapphire

                     Paper Studio - Aqua Glitter

     Dies: Stamps of Life - Igloo Fold It

                                     Arctic Animals

     Stamps: Stamps of Life - Arctic Animals 2 Stamp

     Copics: Igloo - C0

                Whale - BG10  11, 13

                Polar Bear - C00, 01, R20

                Seal - C2, 3, 4

                Walrus - E30, 31, 33, 34; W0, 1

     Silhouette - Chillin' Out by Megan Hardy Designs

     

Polar Birthday

     This card was made for a friend who had a January birthday. I worked so hard on the inside of the card, that I was happy to let the sketch lead the way for the front of the card. As a result, I ended up with a card front fitting of the details inside. 

Card and Envelope

     I hope you are joining us at Sketch~N~Scrap. Today there is a fun sketch by Lisa for you to try. Enter your creation before the end of the month to be eligible for a fun prize.

Card Sketch #116

       I made a card using this Burniston die last October. Karen Burniston visited the store where I teach my classes. She demonstrated a card using this Tag Book Pop Up die. I remember the relief when we were assembling it. This die is super easy to put together. This is one of those cases where the card is easier than it looks. I presented it to my friend at dinner in January and well you know the WOW factor was there. 

Inside of Card

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Authentique - Frosty 1 & 4

     Card Stock: Bazzill - Sea Salt

                                   Her Majesty

                                   Sugar Wafer

                                   Date Swirl

                       My Colors - Sea Foam

                       Gina K - Lovely Lavendar

                                    White

     Dies: Burniston - Cupcake Pop-Up

                               Birthday Charms

                               Word Set 2 - Birthday

                               Winter Animals

                               Tag Book Pop Up

                               Labels & Circles

     Punch: 1 inch corner                                                   

     Embellies: Starfoam Stickers - Pink/Silver

                     Really Reasonable Ribbon - Tulip Grograin 5/8"

                                                             Anastasia White Crochet Lace 1/2"

    

Challenges

Always Fun Challenges - Zoo Animals - #9 - *
Crafty Catz - Pretty Ribbon - #63 - *
Dies R Us - Tag You're It - #8 - *
Get Creative Challenges - Ribbon - #62 - *
Through the Purple Haze - Add Turquoise - #35 - *
UnstampaBelles Challenges - Something New - #45 - *

The Tree

     As a youngster, my family celebrated Christmas every year. If you walked into my home a couple of days before Christmas, you might have thought otherwise. There was no tree, no lights, no decorations hanging anywhere. My dad was adamant that "that is not what Christmas is about." I do remember lots of homemade cookies and other special treats, Christmassy school art projects, and a display of the Christmas cards received. We always received a fun gift. It wasn't from Santa and wasn't found under a tree.
     There were 6 children. Today we range in age from 58 - 76. Each of us has a Christmas tree in our homes for the holidays. I have to say that I set the record among us though. I had 6 trees inside my home and 4 outside this year. I love trees. I find them the most beautiful of all of the decorations.
     I decided to capture some of the beauty with this layout. It accommodates 2 pictures of the tree(s) and 4 mats for your favorite ornaments. When I placed the pics on mine, I even sneaked in an extra ornament snapshot just to the left of the 5 x 7.
    The patterned paper is "Alpine" from Authentique. I used shiny silver card stock for some of the mats (as you can see by the glare on the picture frame.

          I will also show you an option to turn the 5 x 7, if that is a better fit for your picture.

 

Here I show you how to cut the trees. Since you want this paper to be right size up, you can use the pattern on the back for plaid trees. Start with a sheet of 6" x 12" paper.

Sneak in one more tree like this.

Cut the trees and trunk from this plaid paper ( 5" x 12" ).

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Authentique - Alpine 2, 4, 6

     Card Stock: My Colors - Soft Blue

                                        Velvet Night

                                        Silver

     Embellies:Crystal Snowflakes

                   

    

Challenges

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Christmas - #28 - *

Crafty Addicts - Winter Blues - #165 - *
Creative Friday - It's Snowing - #10 - *
Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Christmas - #67 - *
Merry Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas - #21 - *
That's Crafty - Feeling Blue - #82 - *

Sweet Tea

     It's time for another sketch for January. This one is for a card.

Sketch #65

      For this sketch I saw a see-thru card, so I started with acetate. I decided to make an easel card. A friend of mine is moving and I have her punches for safe keeping, until she is ready to set up her craft room. I guess the perk in this is that I can play in them. She has 300+ punches. I enjoyed using the Mini Lucky 8 Doily punch for a tablecloth. It has a coordinating edge punch that I used across the top. I stamped "HEY, SWEET-TEA" using black Stazon ink. The tea components and hearts are from Stamps of Life "Tea4Two".The patterned paper is Authentique's new Alpine 8.

     The cup acts as a stand for the card at the same time that it catches the hearts falling from the teapot. This would make a perfect Valentines' card.

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Authentique - Alpine 8

     Card Stock: Bazzill - Mystique.

                       My Colors - Soft Blue

                                        Velvet Night

     Ink: Stazon - Black

            Gina K - In the Navy 

     Stamps and Coordinating Dies: Stamps of Life - Tea4Two

     Punch: We R Memory Keepers - Mini Lucky 8 (Doily)

                                                   Edge Punch (Doily)

     Embellies: Button - Silver with pearl heart

    

Challenges

CCEE Stampers - Fits Me to a "Tea" - #3 - ?
Creative Craft Cottage - Winter Blues - #11 - *
Get Creative Challenges - Pearls & Lace - #17 - *
House That Stamps Built - Pearls, Silver, Off the Page - #4 - *
Make My Monday - Blue & White - #19 - *
Path of Positivity - Shades of Blue - #3 - *
Pixie's Crafty Workshop Challenge - #315-16 - Snippets - #25 - Winner!!!
Di wrote: This is a super card, made by Sharon F over at Higgledy-Piggledy ( I love that blog name and it's much like my craft room right now, which is well overdue for a really good blitz and clean). The scalloped doily effect lends itself perfectly to our 'English tea time' and the idea of the hearts being poured from the teapot is just so clever! Great split sentiment as well.