RetroSketches #117

Everything fell together quite nicely for this card, but it didn't start off that way!  I'd tried different sketches and papers with this stamp and wasn't happy with them.  Then I made a trip to the vendor faire at CKC Phoenix and found this cute background paper that matched my cardstock - and the next day saw the RetroSketches challenge sketch and was in business. 

Here's a list of the materials I used on this card, which is a part of my June Stamp Clubs:
Stamps:
Graphic Birthday (Taylored Expressions TEALC68) - main image
Balloons (CTMH M1037) - well, the balloons, naturally :)
Birthday Greetings (SU, retired) - inside sentiment
Papers:
Boy Crazy background paper - "Plaid" and "Point the Way" - My Mind's Eye
Crushed Curry cardstock (SU, retired)
White Daisy, Cranberry, Crystal Blue, Goldrush, and Chocolate cardstock (CTMH)
Inks:
Cranberry, Honey, Lagoon, Pear (CTMH)
Other:
Baker's Twine from my stash

Head on over to the RetroSketches Challenge Blog to see other cards made with this cute sketch.
Thanks for stopping by.

Fab Friday 41

I have been having a lot of fun with this stamp set - originally designed for the folks "Down Under" in Autstralia and New Zealand.  But when the CTMH consultants in North America saw it (and several others), we wanted them as well.  And Close to my Heart responded and added them to our inventory!

The sketch at Fab Friday was great for this little kangaroo - I used it in a card swap with members of my CTMH team last weekend. 

Here you can see some of the details - I love popping up certain elements of a stamp, so I did that with the center balloon and the cake.  I used my PrismaColor colored pencils and odorless mineral spirits to color most of her - I only have a few alcohol markers and used them to add the yellow and the bold red.






Here's a list of the materials I used to create this card (all CTMH)
Papers:
Kraft cardstock
White Daisy cardstock
Balloon Ride background paper
Stamps:
Hoppy Birthday (D1597)
Kaboom (S1406) the FUN circle - this is the Stamp of the Month for June
Inks:
Black
Cranberry
Twilight
Other:
PrismaColor Colored Pencils (not CTMH) and misc alcohol markers
Mounting Foam
Corner Rounder

"Hop" on over to the Fab Friday challenge blog to check out the other cards created with this sketch.
Thanks for stopping by.

SUNDAY STAMPS- SSC75...It's looking like Spring!

Sunday Stamps had a color challenge this week that I decided to try.  These are not the colors I would have typically used for this project, but as it was going together, I was so glad that I ventured forth into this one.  I used the Deconstructed Sketch #150 - that challenge closed before I could get this done.  But at least I had a good sketch to work with so that I could use this cute little stamp image!

We will make this tag in my June Stamp Clubs.

Here are the products I used - all CTMH
Papers:
White Daisy, Lagoon, Cotton Candy and Black cardstock
Lollydoodle background paper
Inks:
White Daisy pigment ink
Lagoon ink
Stamp Sets:
Hope (main image) A1153
Distressed Backgrounds (banner texture) D1544
Girls Rock (leaves) C1538
Other:
Damask embossing folder Z1927
Pink Glitter Gems Z1807
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge - cuts for tag, scallop square and flower
Lagoon Satin Ribbon (retired from Chantilly Cardmaking WOTG)

Take a look at the other projects created with these spring colors over at Sunday Stamps.
Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your weekend.

May 2014 STAMP CLUB - IT'S A GUY THING!

 

It's time for us to focus on the men in our lives with special cards that can work for birthdays or Father's Day - depending on your need.  We'll make all of these fun cards and learn new techniques while we are at it.  Check out the Stamp Club page of this blog for more details.

Stamp Club will meet on the following dates in my home craft studio in Prescott Valley

Thursday, May 1

Tuesday, May 6

Saturday, May 10

Monday, May 12

Cost is $20

Email me at scrappingailaz@gmail.com to register.

RETROSKETCHES #111

I had pinned several cards on Pinterest with similar phrases using fan{tashe}tic and {spec}tacular, but had never used them.  So I decided to use both of them, making two cards with this week's RetroSketch - and then the people in Stamp Club will have a choice!

The only problem that I had with this card is that the sentiment needs to be printed on the computer, since I don't have a stamp for it.  However, neither of my printers likes cardstock - so guess I will have to head to the local copy shop to print the card fronts.

Here's the list of materials I used:
White Daisy and Black cardstock (CTMH)
Black ink (CTMH)
In the Background stamp set (CTMH D1540) - chevron pattern
Santa at Night paper (American Traditional Designs) - black with white speckles
Black Button Brads (CTMH - retired)
Spectacles die (Taylored Expressions #TE110) - glasses
Artiste Cricut Cartridge (CTMH Z1790) - mustache

Check out the other great cards made with this sketch at the RetroSketch Challenge Blog.

Thanks for taking a look!

FAB FRIDAY 39

I bought a package of adhesive cork nearly a year ago, and am finally getting around to using it!  I thought it added a nice bit of dimension and texture to this card.  I altered the placement of the strips from the Fab Friday sketch slightly, but like the clean and simple look.  This will be another card for my "It's A Guy Thing" Stamp Club in May.

Here are the products that I used:
Green ice cardstock - from my stash - who knows how long it's been there!
Outdoor Denim cardstock (CTMH)
Sarita background paper (CTMH)
Adhesive Cork Stack (DCWV)
Outdoor Denim and Champagne inks (CTMH)
Set Sail stamp set (SU retired) - ship image
Schooner stamp set (SU retired) - inside image and sentiment
Holiday Tags stamp set (CTMH - D1560) - front sentiment


Check out the Fab Friday challenge blog to see the other great cards made with this sketch.
Thanks for stopping by - and enjoy your week!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY MAY 3

This cute Hip Pic Album can be transformed into a wonderful mini-album for up to 16 photos.  This design, created by the wonderful art department at Close to my Heart, is designed to accommodate 10 pictures - each approximately 4X4.  You can make adjustments on any page if you want to add more photos.

This workshop will meet on Saturday, May 3 at 9:30 in my home craft studio.  

Cost is $27 and includes everything you need to complete this album - 

except for your photos, adhesive and a journaling pen! 

Email if you are interested in participating!

scrappingailaz@gmail.com

I need reservations by Wednesday, March 23 in order to 

guarantee arrival of all the materials in time for class.  

Pre-payment is requested for this workshop.  

You can mail me a check or contact me for info on using PayPal.

MOJO MONDAY 341

 

It's been quite a while since I've participated in a challenge.  May's Stamp Club is all about guys, so I played around with this Mojo Monday sketch and tried a new technique.  I was able to emboss on tin foil without having the design get smashed as soon as pressure is applied!  I'll be sharing the technique in May's class, then I'll post more information about it.

I love the new embossing folders from CTMH - especially because they are a 5X7 size and give you room to get your image placed just the way you want on a smaller piece of paper.

Here are the products I used on this card (all CTMH):
You're the Best (C1571) stamp set - tools
Holiday Tags (D1560) stamp set - circle frame and greeting
Whisper, Slate, Barn Red and White Daisy cardstock
Dakota background paper (retired)
Black, Whisper, Slate and Barn Red inks
Pewter brads (retired)
Chevron embossing folder (Z1925)

Here's a close-up of the details - and another option on the greeting, since Father's Day is fast approaching!

Hop on over to the Mojo Monday Blog to see other cards made with this sketch.

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your day.

APRIL 2014 STAMP CLUB - Bags, Tags, Boxes, and Bows

I'm a little late posting the information for April's Stamp Club.  All of the groups have met and made these fun projects.  BUT - I wanted to share them here.  We had fun with the round Kraft Canister from CTMH, made a box in a bag for small gifts, and used Julie Nutting's doll stamps to create great tags.  In addition, we learned to make a bow using the envelope punch board available from several companies, and tied tiny bows using a fork!  Hop over to the Stamp Club page to see more detailed photos of these projects.  And I promise - May's projects will be posted BEFORE Stamp Club meets!

SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP WITH FLIP FLAPS

We will be meeting to create two more scrapbook layouts the end of March.  These layouts will once again use CTMH's Flip Flaps.  The layout above will use two 6X6 flip flaps, and you can see in the photos below how they open to create a mini album right on your scrapbook page.  This gives you the same amount of space as 3 - 12X12 pages!

The second layout uses two 6X12 flip flaps, that open to reveal two more pages of scrapbooking!  The Lollydoodle paper pack is shown below, and the second photo shows the flip flaps on the right page opened.

 

The paper and color scheme are continued onto this open section of the layout.  You can see the amount of extra space that is available when the flip flaps are opened.  There is LOTS of room for your photos, journaling, and embellishments.   If you find that you still have too many photos, you can add some 4X6 flip flaps on the base page (extra fee for those).

 

In order to make this layout work for your photos, you will have four different paper pack options.  You've already seen the layout done with Lollydoodle.  Shown below are the other options.  The basic layout is the same in each.  I've shown you a variety of ways that you can arrange your photos without changing the basic layout.  The paper packs shown are Timberline, Balloon Ride and Pro Player. 

Cost of the workshop is $25 and includes all of the materials to complete the two layouts.  You will choose the paper pack for the second layout.  Please let me know when register which paper you want to use.

Dates for the workshop are

Thursday, March 27

Saturday, March 29

starting at 9:30

email me at scrappingailaz@gmail.com to register