That's what I'm thankful for this week. The fact that we get to spend so much family time together and we're not missing out on these precious moments. How lucky are we?
What are you thankful for this week? Let me know!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
TGIF; Thankful Friday #421
Happy Saturday. Yes I forgot (again) to post what I am thankful for yesterday. It was a crazy week since we spent a day and night at Great Wolf Lodge for my youngest granddaughter's birthday.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Rainbow Crush, Coordinating Colors
See the links below for all the hop details.
My layout:
I created this layout using photo cards we received for the holidays. The title was created using my Cricut and the stamps are from my stash. They are from Stampin Up! and since they are still on wooden blocks, you can tell how old they are!
The paper collection is from My Minds Eye.
Be sure to check out my video but especially the other scrapbookers. Hop along, leave comments, and be inspired by all the different layouts.
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 July is to use complimentary colors on your layout. You are only required to use 75%.
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
Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/
Simera: https://www.instagram.com/scrappysimi/
Kaitlin: https://www.instagram.com/keptinteal/
Here is the YOUTUBE PLAYLIST for this hop! All the videos in one place!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Rice Paper? Now What?
When I received this Stamperia rice paper from Jenlee Schoolcraft, I wasn't sure how I was going to use it. But after holding it and pondering, I thought...oooh a drapery card.
I've made this card before as part of my Monthly Card Kit using regular cardstock patterned paper but this rice paper drapes so nicely!
I also used a chipboard sticker also from Stamperia. I'm going to be honest with you. I don't do vintage very often. In fact, most times, I steer away from it.
I used patterned paper from Prima Marketing which has a vintage vibe too.
To make the drapery:
6x2.5 scored at 3.25, 3.75, 4.75 and 5 1/8"
Before folding on the score lines, measure 1.25" from the bottom right corner on the right side (note, whatever the height of the drape, make a mark halfway up the right side) and then trim a triangle from the bottom right side at the 3.25" score line to the mark you just made.
Fold at the score lines accordian style.
Add adhesive to the top to adhere to the card front.
If you're looking for inexpensive budget friendly crafty supplies, look no further than Jenlee Schoolcraft. They stock new and gently used items just ready for you to look at and purchase.
If you're a new customer, use code NEW20 for 20% off or use DORLENE10 for 10% off!
Be sure to check out the process video and make your own drapery card!
Friday, July 3, 2026
TGIF; Thankful Friday #420
We painted frogs and they turned out so cute!
I'm thankful that people have confidence in my painting and teaching capabilities. I have so much fun and so do they. BONUS: two of my granddaughters and my daughter-in-law were there!
What are you thankful for this week?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LTCCB 80th Layout
It's been six weeks and it's time for another Love To Craft Challenge Blog challenge (LTCCB). The cool thing about this challenge is that you can share any crafty project. So if you're a sewer or painter or anything else, be sure to link your project before the deadline.
This time I decided to submit a layout. I used the little bit of materials from one collection and then found a coordinating paper pad that I had in my stash to supplement it.
It matches perfectly!
Be sure to watch the process video on my YouTube channel. If you're not already, hit that subscribe button. I'd appreciate it!
Close up of the cluster on the left side:
Be sure to go to the LTCCB site so you can check out the other DT projects and to link your own before the August 15th deadline!
Monday, June 29, 2026
Fruit Bowl Junk Journal Spread
When removing a label on an apple, I really looked at it and thought I'd like to keep it for my junk journal. Well pretty soon I started looking (and saving) more and more until I started adding them to a page.
Once that was full, I cut and adhered fruit from a grocery store ad on the opposite page.
And that led to me to ask, what now? Well you can probably guess that I decided to play with acrylic paints to create my fruit bowl.
I've seen paintings where the artist creates their backgrounds this way...a little muddy because of the layers of colors and I decided to try it. I like how it turned out but in the future I think this is something I'd like to do with my fingers and not a paintbrush. I didn’t like the hard edges that the brush made. And the white covered too much of the teal so I used a wet wipe to remove some of it. I'll need to practice more with this technique!
What do you think?
The YouTube video doesn't show when I added the labels, but I did add Mod Podge to seal them to the pages.
*Don't ask me why I put two avocados. I had green out and my mind just went there!
Friday, June 26, 2026
TGIF; Thankful Friday #419
Is it Friday already? This week went by so fast. On Tuesday I took my two youngest granddaughters for a little road trip and sleepover. We visited my uncle and aunt but also lots of cousins and two of my sisters.
I'm thankful this week for that mini reunion and also thankful that the girls had a great time as well.
We're definitely going to go back soon since they got along so well with their little cousins!
What are you thankful for this week? Please share!
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