Clear Scraps: Explore

Last week, I had a layout and tutorial up on the Clear Scraps blog using the new
Helm and Anchor Chipboard Embellishments.  I thought this set would go great with this cute photo of my nephew and October Afternoon's Treasure Map! 

I'm going to show you how I altered my chipboard pieces!  First, I applied a couple layers of white acrylic paint to each piece. 

I've had this ombre ink from Hero Arts since October and have been wanting to use it!  I thought the teal color would go well with my paper line. 

After allowing the acrylic paint to dry, I turned the pieces over and lightly applied directly to the ink pad.  

Once dry, I used Ranger Distress Crackle Paint in Clear Rock Candy. 

To give texture to my anchor, I used one of my roller stamps from American Crafts and did some "messy" stamping....I love how it turned out! 

For my title, I used wood grain Chipboard letters from October Afternoon, as well as added flair and stickers from Treasure Map. I also added wooden veneer stars from Studio Calico (love these!). 

I adhered some of the Sew Fun Banners on top of a Border and Label Stickers then stitched through. 

Thanks for reading...you can visit the Clear Scraps shop to see these and the many new products!

Have a great day!

Clear Scraps Back to School

As the kids get into the swing of their first week back at school, I have a tutorial on the  Clear Scraps blog featuring both a card and layout. 

First up is the Regular Send It Clear Card and Small Star Clear Shape. I embossed and used alcohol ink on both right and left flaps of the card. 

 

Next, I used a Faber Castell Gelato in Banana on the edges of the flaps. I applied the color directly to the edges and then used my finger to rub it in.

 

 

For the Star Clear Shape, I inked with Ranger Alcohol ink in Butterscotch, then added Viva Pearl in Silver around the edges.  I then added paper and embellishments to the front....

 

 

.....as well as the inside of the card. 

 

Next, for my layout, I used a Clear Scraps 12x12 Acrylic Sheet and the Memories Clear Expression Word Title. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I used the 6 inch Numbers Mascil and Ranger Alcohol ink in Slate for the upper left corner of my page. The Mascils are so fun to work with!

Please visit the Clear Scraps blog to see more photos of my tutorial! Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

 

 



Practical Scrappers Frugal Finds: Pencils

Hello and happy  Wednesday!  This week is flying by already...the kiddos went back to school yesterday. And I've been filling in at my old office...but not as a hygienist, but as an assistant.  I am not the best assistant but at least Dr. S is easy to work with. 

 

 

Today on Practical Scrappers the Specialty Team is up with a Frugal Finds Pencil challenge!  I had this idea about doing something along the lines of back to school.  I created this 4x6 library card from a Silhouette cut file.  I thought it'd be perfect as a gift card holder!

 

 

I used Fancy Pants' Trend Setter collection, including one of the mini frames to place on the front of the file.

 

 

Adding some enamel dots and a sequins around my title made with letter stickers from Basic Grey.

 

Here is a photo of the inside of the card.  I added a decorative metal clip from the Trendsetter collection. I then used my "open here" stamp from Catslife Press and "thank you stamp" from

 Hero Arts! 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out Practical Scrappers today to check out the Specialty Team's projects!

 



My Mind's Eye's Boy Crazy card

 

It's the weekend! I'm back with a birthday card I made with MME's Boy Crazy for The Scrapbooking Studio design team.  I love the layered stickers that coordinate with the line. I used the cute robot on the front of the card.

 

I added a few of the coordinating enamel dots to the front of the robot to give some dimension.

 

 

The inside of the card:  I used a sentiment from the Hero Arts Birthday clear stamp set. 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Are you working on anything crafty this weekend?



You Are Perfect To Me

Today I am happy to share a layout I did for one of the Studio Calico designer challenges. The idea is to create a layout based on a song title. I've been wanting to do this for a very long time!  And this challenge definitely got me to finally make this layout.  I used P!nk's song "Perfect" with my daughter in mind.  Her being 9 (going on 19), I've noticed how she struggles with her self esteem and finding the beauty within herself.  There are days I wish I could fast forward her through the teen years so her sake (and mine).   Hailey is my "mini me" and I remember the hurts and heartaches of girlhood.  It seems 1000 times worse to watch her go through it. 

 

I created my title with my Cameo Silhouette and Thickers by American Crafts.  I am LOVING the turquoise sketch Thickers!  I got these at The Scrapbooking Studio!

 

Cute arrow flair from the Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm line.  I added some DL washi tape and a heart pennant done with my Silhouette. 

 

Smile/arrow stamp from Hero Arts (for Studio Calico) and a turquoise star pin from Maya Road (one of my new goodies from SC!)

 

I misted the Maya Road camera chipboard with October Afternoon Sprinkler in Token. Love these cameras! The set comes with mini polaroids too!

 

 

I'm trying to create more for me along with projects for design teams!  At first I felt guilty for subscribing to the SC kit but I am loving all of the goodies!!

Thanks for stopping by...do you subscribe to any monthly kits? There are a lot of great ones out there!

 

 

Practical Scrappers March card sketch

Happy first day of Spring!  It doesn't feel like spring here in Central Illinois as its only supposed to get to a high of 30 today. I'm so over winter!! Bring on the flip flops and capris!
Ok, I'm done ranting!

Today on Practical Scrappers is the March card sketch reveal!  Here is the sketch:

 

And here is my card:

 

 

 

I used Lily Bee Design's Persnickety paper for my card (one of my favorite lines!)

 

 

 

The stamped sentiment is from the Hero Arts "Its Your Day" Clear Stamp set and the jar is from Dear Lizzy's new Lucky Charm collection.  I also added some cute wooden veneer chevrons from Studio Calico.

 

 

I added some fun enamel dots left over from my stash of Teresa Collins' Memories line.

 

 

Be sure to check out Practical Scrappers today to see other designers' cards!  



 

Crate Paper's Fourteen card

I warned you that I'd be back LOL  So, here I am. Today I am sharing a card I did with Crate Paper's Fourteen Valentine collection.  I created this for the design team at The Scrapbooking Studio.

 

I stitched my background to cardstock and added the chevrons made from my Silhouette. 

The typewriter stamp is from Hero Arts...I added two Maya Road decorative heart pins and a wooden veneer heart from Studio Calico.

 

 

One of the fun stitched labels that coordinate with the line:

 

Love the typewriter! I stamped a piece of white cardstock as well and added the "XOXO" in red ink.

 

Here is a peek at the inside of the card. I added one of the cardstock stickers with washi tape from Freckled Fawn.

 

Thanks for stopping by! Hope this inspires you to make something for yourself!