SEEING RED - The Crafter's Workshop July 2016

Hi there friends!  Today, I am sharing summer on a page from an earlier post on The Crafter's Workshop!  Or at least, what lots of our summer Sundays look like.  I used 3 stencils, two 6×6 and a 12×12 version of one of the smaller ones.  I also made a process video you can find below!

The Crafter’s Workshop provided me with some product to create this project.  The opinions I share are solely my own.

                              

You can click on the link below or find the process video HERE:

I wanted to document the Instagram photos my husband took of his tomato salad prep, step-by-step.  I thought this organized grid shaped stencil would be perfect for what I had in mind.

I used my Silhouette to cut a frame out of a 12×12 piece of cardstock with 9 squares cut out of it.  Using a couple scrap pieces of the negative cardstock and green tinted molding paste, I stenciled a few leaves.

I used a variety of Distress Ink, spray mists and molding pastes to create different patterns with that grid stencil, utilizing both the 12×12 and the smaller 6×6 in the same pattern.

I added the molding paste leaves and a couple stamps I punched out to add interest and dimension.  I also added some alpha stickers into the center square for my title.

I thought the repeated shapes in the stencil went well with the elements in the salad and complimented the photos without taking away from the vibrant pictures.

Here is the final layout.  I added stitching in both a straight stitch and zigzag pattern randomly around the page.  I added a couple geometric cork pieces, a date stamp and description to finish it off!

Thanks so much for stopping by the Blog today!  Have an amazingly summery day, or wintery, depending on your locale...!

STENCILS Used:

TCW539 – Doodling Template – Patterns

TCW539s – 6×6 Doodling Template – Patterns

TCW548s – 6×6 Doodling Template – Mini Herbarium

noted - Scrapbook Circle March

The March Scrapbook Circle kit is so fresh and the promise of Spring makes me want to document signs of new life!!  Especially with all the lovely pieces in the 'Oh Happy Day' kit.

I had this Instagram photo of an orchid that (unbelievably) I got to re-bloom again!  This was the first layout I made using the March kit and I made it quickly & loose.  

Using embellishments that both complemented and contrasted the photo, I layered vellum, patterned paper and several pieces of the washi tape along the left border. The large script acrylic word that is a Scrapbook Circle exclusive, was perfect for the title.  I added several die cuts from Pinkfresh Studio on the right side of the photo and that cute clip from We R Memory Keepers.

With a good bit of journaling, I splattered some ink and paint around the edges of my layout.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great beginning to the weekend!

you + me 2015 - Scrapbook Circle DT Choice

Today I am sharing this layout I created using the Scrapbook Circle

February ‘Only You’ main kit and the ‘Date Night’ Add-on.

I love this patterned paper from Crate Paper, but couldn’t work out how to use a rectangular photo with all the angles in the paper.  I finally decided to cut out some of the triangles in the pattern and place my photo behind them, using the angles to frame it.  I also cut out a few other ones and backed them with black cardstock, providing lots of contrast and separating our faces from the similar colors in the paper.

Then I used those black spaces to fill with embellishments…and I mean fill!  One triangle with word stickers or puffy stickers, one I created an acetate pocket filled with heart confetti and another with the gorgeous gold conversation hearts.

The largest black space under the photo I added the exclusive acrylic words ‘you + me’ for my title and year using the puffy number stickers from Heidi Swapp.

I love the way it turned out!  A little over the top and heavy with embellishments, but a nice challenge to push me out of my comfort zone a bit!

Thanks for stopping by the Blog today.  Have an amazing week!

2015 - Scrapbook Circle January Product Challenge

Hi there!  Happy weekend to everyone!
Just wanted to share quickly this LO I did for the Scrapbook Circle trend challenge inspired by the "Sweet Life" calendar paper by Maggie Holmes.  Perfect opportunity for a birthday page!  I used the January "Fresh Start" main kit and the "Shine Bright" Add-on.

I decided to use almost the entire paper, adding a border at the right side of red patterned paper.  I knew I wanted to add some photos from my son's birthday and since they are all candid or action photos, they could be small.  I used several of the Fancy Pants ephemera die cuts pack to layer underneath each picture.

I added these large vellum numbers from Studio Calico across the center of the background.  I love the vellum and chose colors to contrast the red and greys.  Finally, I stitched thru several strips of the vellum and other framed bits, mostly to secure everything in place.

Since it is still January, I think months and the "year in review" pages are still very much appropriate!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cardmaking - The Crafter's Workshop September 2015

I love making cards for people, it is a gift in itself and a truly thoughtful way to share our love of creative crafting!  I also love to give blank cards, in a set, to someone for  them to give someone else!  It is a great little gift for teachers or as a hostess gift.

I used the 3 stencils below with a combination of spray mist & Staz-On Ink.

                

I started with the 12×12 Organic Matter Stencil on Bazzill white cardstock and Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Blush.

I love that this stencil also has the reverse mask!

I used the Complicated Hearts and Graceful Moths 6×6 stencils on a piece of yellow Bazzill Mylar.  I used both black and white Staz-On Ink and it worked great!  I was a little worried it would smudge or not stencil clearly, but it was easy and dried beautifully!

I cut my cardstock down to 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ cards to mount onto a black card base.  I also trimmed out all the mylar pieces I stenciled.  I made extras and could make more cards or will save some for another project.

I made a simple formula for each card, layering 2 different doilies, gold thread and one of the mylar stencils on top.

 I used the stencils from the Graceful Moths stencil, even though I thought they were butterflies!

I also added a tiny clothespin holding a sticker for a sentiment.  They are all general and could be used for a variety of card needs!

I stacked the cards up with vellum envelopes, wrapped a piece of vellum around the stack and added one of the stenciled hearts and twine to hold it all together!

I hope this inspired you to give the gift of your creativity to someone else!  Sort of like paying it forward, crafty style!!   You can follow the links below to the stencils I used.

Stencils used:

TCW564 – ORGANIC MATTER

TCW567s – COMPLICATED HEARTS

TCW580s – GRACEFUL MOTHS

Thanks for stopping by the Blog and have an amazing day!

@ 42 - Scrapbook Circle August Kit

Still playing a little catch up from August!
This was another page I made using the Scrapbook Circle August 'Make It Happen' kit and 'You Shine' Add-on.

I had made this collage of 4 photos from Shawn's birthday we celebrated at the beach.  I printed the collage out at 5x5 and layered on top of several papers from the Studio Calico 6x6 pad I trimmed down.

 I decided to keep a super stark color palette of black and whites with a pop of yellow from the Fancy Pants die cut numbers. I also added a couple pops of teal from some Elle's Studio bits.

I trimmed the black cardstock background to mount onto another piece of black and white patterned paper from Pinkfresh Studio.  I love using a white gel pen on black paper!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you have an amazing Sunday and start to another week!

family IS RELATIVE - Scrapbook Circle Designer's Choice

Hi there September scrappers!  I hope everyone is getting settled back into routines and ready for Fall!

The September ‘Hello, Hello’ kit and add-ons are full of new products from all the summer releases.  I used the main kit and Embellishment Add-on to make this layout below documenting an evening with friends!

I chose this fun paper from Crate Paper with all the little houses since we were celebrating a birthday with our former neighbors.  It is pretty busy, so I fussy cut around the houses to make a base for the page.  I used the back side of the same paper with the hexagonal wood grain pattern to transition to white cardstock.

The theme of this page was inspired by the Scrapbook Circle acrylic word, ‘family’ and the paper with the houses.  I die cut lots of clouds in different sizes out of a large striped paper to tie in a few of the chipboard stickers.

I love these black foil stickers from Studio Calico and used them to help balance out the black of the acrylic title.  I finished the embellishments with the mint Dear Lizzy tickets and a couple of the geotag clips from Freckled Fawn.

Thanks for stopping by the Blog today!  Please share your creations using these fun papers or any other ones on the Scrapbook Circle Facebook Page!

Have an amazing day!

Beautiful - Scrapbook Circle August Kit Challenge

Back to school is always a super crazy time for anyone with kids.

I have so many projects and layouts to post, but have been so busy trying to get back into the swing of things I haven't had time.  This page was posted on the Scrapbook Circle Blog last week for a One Item Wonder assignment using this angled paper from Studio Calico.

I used a couple full size 8-1/2 x 11" photos for August and thought this was a perfect place to use it.  I wanted to keep the photo large for the full effect but that the contrasting colors worked great with the grays in the One Item Wonder paper.

I used a couple of other translucent pieces from Pinkfresh Studio, part of the 'Shine On' Add-On and a label for the date.  I used my white gel pen on top of the photo for my journaling. I love embellishment but this photo said it all!

Thanks for checking out the blog today.

Hoping to get back on a more regular posting schedule now!

Scrapbook Circle Be Real - Love & lotsa layers

Hello there!

Today I am sharing my layout for the 'Be Real' post for Scrapbook Circle.  I used both the main 'Make It Happen' kit and the 'You Shine' Add-on for August.

The 'Be Real' assignment is to use either an Instagram photo, a Project Life page, or both!  I used an Instagram from our last vacation.  The lighting wasn't that great in the original, so I printed it in black and white.  I have been drooling over the gold sequin stickers from Crate Paper and thought they made a beautiful contrast to the photo and color palette.

I used a piece of the Studio Calico 6x6 pad from the Add-on as the photo mat and built up a cluster of embellishments, tags and stickers to the right of the photo.  I cut a strip of paper from a Pinkfresh Studio paper and then layered my pieces on top, grouping like colors together.  I used this polka dot piece of patterned paper from Elle's Studio for my background and then matted it all onto dark charcoal cardstock.  I added lots of stitching for texture and loved the way it turned out!

Thanks for checking out the Blog today!  Hope you all have a fun and crafty weekend!!

LOVIN' LIFE - Scrapbook Circle August Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone!
The August Sketch Challenge for Scrapbook Circle inspired this layout using the new
'Make It Happen' kit and lots of this months exclusive pieces included in the kit. 

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The sketch is below or you can click HERE for the original link to the Scrapbook Circle post.

I used the stripes in my son's shirt to inspire some horizontal layers of different patterned papers and embellishments. The wood veneers are part of the exclusives from Scrapbook Circle. 

The title piece, journaling tag and more are part of the printables.

Check out the challenge on the blog for your chance to win!

Thanks for stopping by.  Have an amazing day!

GROW - The Crafter's Workshop Art Journal & Video

Hello my crafty friends!  Last week on The Crafter's Workshop Blog I am shared an art journal spread and the video of my process.  I used 4 different stencils that are linked below.

You can Click below or HERE to go the video on my YouTube Channel.

I really tried to let myself just enjoy the process of creating and not plan too much ahead.  After creating a background wash using mists and watercolor crayons, I used three circular stencils in a row.  One of them being the Doodling Paint Strokes stencil. The orientation of that stencil reminded me of the guidelines some people show for drawing facial proportions.

I used a combination of gel medium, gesso and modeling paste in white and I love the contrast it created.  I added some black paint to that mix for the numbers and lots of inks on top of another Doodling Template stencil that reminds me of scales.

I hope you found the video inspiring and allow your creative process take you wherever it leads you!

Stencils used:

TCW2057 – DOODLING TEMPLATES PAINT STROKES

TCW531S – MINI GROW PAGE

TCW529S – MINI RAVENSCAPE

TCW205 – DOODLING TEMPLATE IMPRESSIONS

Thanks for stopping by the Blog and have an amazing day!