Rainbow Crush YT Hop; Red

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 February is red!

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

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

The challenge color is perfect for these photos I have of our 49er Superbowl Party in 2024.

I used two different sketches from Scrapping the Day Away and lots of red.

More pictures:

The two footballs were the negative from a project that I completed before. I just had a feeling that I would use them for something. I thought about adding a back layer, but for this layout, I felt like it looked fine without one.

I know this side looks a little plain, but I actually like it. I may go back and add some journaling strips, but I'm not sure.

The three patterned papers are 4x6.

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

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJooq6mP4JFm_bkwtpLnpv6pO

Take a moment to watch all the participants' YouTube videos. Here's mine:

Glue Book; Junk Journal Spread

I've mentioned before that my junk journal is a combination of all sorts of things. This spread is probably considered Glue Book style. 

I received some cookies from my birthday twin (ex-coworker that we share birthdays with) when he visited Costa Rica. I did not expect the gift so that was a nice treat in itself (yes, pun intended!)

I basically just glued the wrappers to the pages in the JJ. Once that was completed, I added a little journaling by pulling out these vellum "post-it" notes and some vellum round stickers.

I wasn't sure how I was going to add the information, so I considered adding a flap with some washi tape or regular tape but then I remembered I had these vellum options.

So fun! I love that I was able to add details without covering up the wrappers!

I did find out that you can actually purchase these treats at Walmart. The next time I go, I'm going to have to take a better look at their cookies.

Be sure to watch the process video:

TGIF: Thankful Friday #400

Hi there and happy Friday. It's that time where I get to let you know what I'm thankful for this week.

This week I'm thankful for coffee that makes you smile! I'm in AZ this week visiting my sister and I have treated myself twice to coffee. The first cup is from the Presta Coffee Roast

 And this one is from the local Starbucks. I just love it when they write little notes!

What about you? What are you thankful for this week? Leave me a comment!

Scrap Buster Easter Card

Do you have lots of paper scraps in your craft room? Yup! Me too! I saw a card similar to this on FB and knew I had to try it.

I gathered scraps that I felt would be good for an Easter card since I knew I was going to use the Xcut Easter Rabbit Small Die Set from Jenlee Schoolcraft as the focal image.

These scraps were cut in 1/8" strips (this is approximate because I eyeballed the widths). I cut so many that I had enough for two cards! The lengths can vary but need to be at least 2.5" long.

You'll also need two cardstock panels. One at 5.25x4" and the other at 4x2.5". On the larger piece, mark 5/8" at the top from all four edges. And 1 3/8" from left and right edge in the middle of the paper. WATCH the process video for a visual.

I used cardstock scraps to die cut all the pieces for the Easter egg and decorations. The pieces were small so I used my Sizzix Sidekick. Once they were put together and embellished, it was time to use those paper strips and complete the card!

On the large panel, add adhesive above and below the middle line and start laying down the strips. The first and last strips need to to be placed at the 5/8" marks. It makes sense when you watch! Use adhesive to attach the strips on the cardstock panel to complete. I used liquid adhesive for this.

Decorate and adhere the smaller panel to the middle of the larger panel.

I mentioned above that the Xcut Easter Rabbit Small Dies set is from Jenlee Schoolcraft. Click HERE to go to her website for budget friendly crafting supplies. There is a great variety of new and gently used items for sale. When you use the coupon code, Dorlene, you'll get an extra 10% off your entire order.

Opening Day 2014;Scrapping the Day Away

Hi there. I'm a Guest Designer this month for AnnMarie at Scrapping the Day Away. If you're a new or seasoned scrapbooker, this site is the place to be. Not only are there sketches, prompts and tutorials but there is also friendships and camaraderie!

I'm working with this sketch:

And created this layout!

When I saw those triangles, I knew exactly what photos I was going to use. They scream baseball pennants, right?! And the three baseballs! I mean, come on!

The SF and title were made with my Cricut and the other embellishments are from a sticker collection.

Don't forget to check out THIS incredible scrapbooking source. There's a free membership and a paid one.

TGIF; Thankful Friday #399

Happy Friday and happy another week to be thankful! This week has gone by so fast! Probably because I'm going out of town and I'm scuttling around trying to do all the things.

This week I'm thankful for good night sleeps. I'm lucky enough to be one of those people who instantly falls asleep when their head hits the pillow. But for some reason, I struggled on a few nights. 

So I am thankful for nights when I did fall fast asleep!

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

TKS IV Layout; 100 Patterned Paper Challenge

I love scrapbooking challenges and this layout was completed using a five item challenge on the 100 Patterned Papers Challenge Group on Facebook. 

The five items we had to use are: circles, die cut, small words, thread/twine and something new.

Watch the process video for details on the five items.

Gotta tell you, I wasn't sure how I was going to incorporate thread/twine but then I was adhering the sneakers and it just came to me!

What do you think? Nailed it, right?!

Leave a comment if you'd like more info on how to organize your own virtual marathon. It has given my family a way to honor my nephew's memory and build new memories.