TGIF; Thankful Friday #398

TGIF and welcome to another week to be thankful. This week was cold and foggy but I'm thankful for the chance to relax at home. Read and even did some cleaning out the linen closet.

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for the sun to shine but it's been a nice change.

What about you? What are you thankful for this week?

Happy Anniversary Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

You know how sometimes you create something and you instantly love it? Well that was the case with this card. I knew using the Tonic Studios Romantic Vine Oval dies from Jenlee Schoolcraft would elevate it.

I used a metallic paper from CutCardStock and a carnation stamp from Rubbernecker. I decided to watercolor the stamped flower as well as add some Stickles for extra sparkle.

The half card was a last minute decision and it was the right one! The white washed wood patterned paper is from Prima called Lavender Frost also from the Jenlee Schoolcraft website.

What do you think? So pretty, right? I made this just in time since I'm going to a 60th wedding anniversary this weekend!

Be sure to watch the process YouTube video for all the details.

Jenlee Schoolcraft website is the place to go if you're interested in budget friendly new and gently used crafty products. You'll find lots of treasures and be sure to grab them since quantities are limited. Use my name, Dorlene for an additional 10% off.

Christmas Stadium Layout

This layout uses a few different Christmas kits but I love how they all coordinate. I guess it's not hard since Christmas colors usually do coordinate. 

I tried keeping the patterned papers simple since the photos were busy (Christmas tablecloth was bright & colorful) and I kept a strip of the cardstock base showing too.

I used the gingerbread men and snowflakes as embellishments even though our gingerbread creation was a stadium. The word, Sweet, on the journaling card is being used as the title.

The stadium was so fun and perfect for our sports loving family. 

I put the red words paper in three places to form a triangle throughout the layout. I think that helps keeping it balanced.

Watch the YouTube video for the process and my thoughts as I'm completing it!

Create 3 Ways IG Hop

I've been participating in another YouTube Instagram hop since last year. It takes place every third Saturday of each month. We are to use the same item(s), technique or whatever we choose and create three different cards.

I used a Sizzix heart die set and the same patterned patterned paper for three different fun fold cards. Check out my IG account to see my post and to follow along with the hop.  @3sons_and_astar

Card One:

This card has 1.5" cut from the front and the heart was cut from the shortened edge. I die cut hearts from red, white and patterned paper so I could mix and match with the three.  On this card, I cut a strip of white cardstock about .75x6" and scored every 1.5".  Adhere the strip to the inside front and inside back from the 1.5" areas. The heart is adhered to the next 1.5" area only where it peeks through.

Card Two:

It's hard to tell but the scalloped heart is cut from the front and the white scalloped heart with red layer is popped up by creating a base of cardstock. .5x 3" scored at .5, 1, 2 and 2.5". (Accordion fold)

Card Three:

This card is scored at 3" and 7.25". The 7.25" score line is folded so the card flips to the back. The layered hearts are adhered only on the right side.

I forgot to mention that these cards also have small gold metal hearts and an "I love you" sentiment.

Cute, huh?!

TGIF; Thankful Friday #397

Happy Friday and happy another week to be thankful. This week I'm thankful for the slightly warmer weather. We have so much yard work that needs to be done and because the sun was out, I was able to get a lot of weeds pulled and some bush trimming done.

And all that with my little helper. Little Jhené!

What are you thankful for this week?

Iron Crafter Challenge YT Hop; Specialty Papers

I haven’t participated in this hop in a while but when I saw the challenge, I knew I needed to. I ordered some tinsel paper from 12x12 Cardstock Warehouse a year or so ago because I thought it was so cool. I still do however I have never used it!

Guess what? I finally did!

I don't know if you can see how cool this paper is but it's shiny and thick and definitely metallic. I cut a 5x12 piece and added it just to show it off.

The other half of the layout is a velum piece with lots of stickers. The layout is pretty simple but oh so pretty sparkly!

My video:

#ironcrafterchallenge  #embellishments #scrapbooking #useyourstash

Join a fun group of crafty people each month as we take on the Iron Crafter Challenge! Each month Tara from @thepapersnob will select a challenge ingredient to use on a layout.  This hop goes live on the THIRD FRIDAY of the month. We will have a hop on YouTube and Instagram to show how we used the challenge ingredient(s) for the month. 

The mystery challenge for January is to use some of those specialty papers you’ve been hoarding.

Instagram:

Tina www.instagram.com/tinamcmmvr

Brandi www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

Simera:  www.instagram.com/scrappysimi

Neyla:  Instagram.com/nelliepickles_crafts

Here is a playlist with ALL the videos of the YouTube creators:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJoron1D3b3ZCFycGBhzYPH2Y

If you want to learn about the mystery item and play along, come over to the Paper Snob Community Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/

Rainbow Crush Hop; Turquoise

Welcome to Rainbow Crush – a Social Media hop where we share projects that feature a color of the rainbow each month! This hop is hosted by Tara on her Facebook Group.  Anyone is welcome to play along.  This hop takes place on the  2nd Wednesday of the month!  The color for January is turquoise!

You can sign for the next month’s hop over on the The Paper Snob Community Facebook group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/

Here is the YOUTUBE PLAYLIST for this hop! All the videos in one place!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJooH1bniRB1m2x6tF3iTg9kP

Here's my layout:

And my video:

All the embellishments are cut using paper scraps and the Cricut! What do you think? Did I get enough turquoise on here?