Donut Card for Nat'l Donut Day

I posted this card on my IG on Sunday, June 7th because apparently it was National Donut Day. This card went through some "I don't know if I like it" moments but I kept going and eventually ended up with a card that I loved.

These faux postage stamp collection cards are so fun to create. I used my Cricut to cut the base and all the mats & pieces needed to complete the card. I went ahead and cut pieces for three cards even though I only used one set (for now).

You can find the Design Space file HERE.  *This is going to give you the paper portions but not the stamped images.

I may go back and add some sprinkles but as of right now, it's done.

Be sure to watch the process video to see all the steps.

TGIF; Thankful Friday #417

Hello and Happy Friday! Another week has passed and another week to be thankful. This week, I'm thankful for unexpected visits.

My niece and family came to visit on Sunday so we decided to partake in a little county adventure. We went to a local apricot orchard and picked some apricots. It was a beautiful day and quick trip but the time we shared was great.

I have to tell you, this U-Pick thing has really hit our family. I was always so against it, but my granddaughters love it and I think we eat more than we actually put in the buckets.

We picked blueberries the week before and it was like eating candy. So good!!

By the way, our town is the Apricot Capital of the World so of course we had to pick apricots. Honestly, if someone would challenge us now, they'd win because unfortunately, most of our orchards have been replaced with homes.

So what are you thankful for this week? Let me know in the comments!

Red Roses and Generational Stamping

Apparently today is National Red Rose Day and I wanted to create a beautiful stamped card. I found a Altenew layered flowers stamp set on the Trash/Treasure table at a crop. I KNOW! I couldn't believe it either!

I only have one red ink pad so I used generational stamping to create shades of red for these roses. Some turned out better than others but they are all so pretty.

It's hard to see in the photos but there is some dimension on the middle front rose that was fussy cut from the sheet that I stamped.

Watch the process video to see how this card comes together. I used the MISTI for the sentiment and swirly lines. I wasn't going to take any chances with the stamping after all the work I did!

What a beautiful card for a wedding!

Rainbow Crush YT Hop; Blue

It's time again for another Rainbow Crush YT Hop. Each month, Tara selects a color and we create a layout with at least 70% of that color. This month, the color is blue.

 Here's my layout:

The collection I used is a 6x6 pad by Authentique called Felicity. I focused on the butterflies for this fun layout.

Since I only used items from this paper pad, I'm calling it a Paper Pad Party. 

The strips on the bottom are 2x6" each and the horizontal strip is 1". Watch my video and then continue watching all the other participants!

Check out all the hop details below: ********************************************************************************************************

#scrapbooking #scrapbooklayouts #rainbowcrushhop #scrapbookprocessvideo

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.  This hop takes place on the  2nd Wednesday of the month!  The color for June is BLUE!

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

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

INSTAGRAM:

Tina:  https://www.instagram.com/tinamcmmvr/

Laurie:  https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/

Sheri: https://www.instagram.com/sheriluvs2scrap22/ 

Kathy:  https://www.instagram.com/kacarr61 

DawnLyn:  https://www.instagram.com/dawnlynsdesigns/

Brandi:  https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

Simera:  https://www.instagram.com/scrappysimi/

Karin:  https://www.instagram.com/kadas_scrapbooking 

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

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJor1MJ0vkdz4XFWS51-j9r9f

Minnie & Marmalade Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I received the cutest stamp sets from Jenlee Schoolcraft called Minnie & Marmalade from Tonic Studios. For my first June project, I created a beautiful card using the paper piecing technique using Minnie and a purse accessory. 

Minnie's dress was pieced by stamping and fussy cutting the dress with paper scraps from Echo Park Our Story Matters 6x6 pad. The technique is pretty simple since this was a simple design. I used alcohol markers for her skin, hair and shoes. Colored those in before adhering the pieced dress.

To finish off the card, I used more paper scraps from the same 6x6 pad, a white arch and an enamel bow from Eyelet Outlet.

How sweet!

Watch how it's put together on my YouTube video:

(I had an ink oops on the bag label, but watch the video as I just color right over it!)

If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe. I have many different playlists so go ahead and check them out!

If you are interested in budget friendly new and/or slightly used crafty supplies, look no further than Jenlee Schoolcraft website. There are so many different supplies that you'll need to add to your stash. And if you use my first name, Dorlene as a coupon code, you'll receiving 10% off your total order.

 

TGIF; Thankful Friday #416

 

Happy Friday and it's another week to be thankful! This week I'm thankful for books. 

My daughter and I have been challenging ourselves to read as many books as possible during the summer months. We're in our 26th year. It started on May 29th and will end the day before the first day of school.

So far I have read three books! Once I complete the books, I write a book review. If you're interested in reading those reviews, follow me on IG @retir_edmd.

What are you thankful for this week?

Mixed Media Junk Journal

I love playing in my junk journal because it has many functions and styles that fit my mood. This time I really dug into my art supplies to make this spread.

Sometimes it looks like a hot mess but I always trust the process!

I pulled out a bunch of mark makers and supplies to create a colorful background. And then added a simple statement using black acrylic paint.

Questions on what or how? Be sure to watch the process video!