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!
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!
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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#designerdeepdive #scrapbooklayouts #scrapbooking #useyourstash
Join a fun group of creators each month as we take on the Designer Deep Dive Hop! Each month Tara from @thepapersnob will select a designer or manufacturer to use on a layout. There will be some alternatives for some of the designers just in case you don’t have this designer or manufacturer in your stash. You are not required to use 100% of this designer! This hop goes live on the FOURTH THURSDAY of the month. We will have a hop on YouTube and Instagram to show how we each used the designer for the month.
The designer/manufacturer of the month is: Basic Grey
Instagram:
Laurie: https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/
Tina: https://www.instagram.com/tinamcmmvr/
Kathy: https:www.instagram.com/kacarr61
Karin: https:www.instagram.com/kadas_scrapbooking
Here is a playlist with ALL the videos of the YouTube creators:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJop4EgvR0iWjeFlifzjZWdW5
If you want to play along, come over to the Paper Snob Community Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/
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.
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!
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!
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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
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.
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?
Here's my layout using Echo Park School Rules stickers. When Echo Park had a big warehouse sale, I decided to purchase a bunch of their stickers versus collections. If you're like me, we already have tons of papers that coordinate with these stickers even if they are not from Echo Park. I used a big paper pad called The Basics. You know, the one you bought because you were going to use it for everything? LOL
I haven't...but they sure did coordinate with the School Rules stickers I pulled out for my granddaughters' first day of school. It's a simple page but I love how colorful it is! I followed a sketch by Scrapbooking The Day Away.
Here's a closeup of the title/journaling part in the lower left corner:
Check out my YouTube video and follow the other scrapbookers.
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#designerdeepdive #scrapbooklayouts #scrapbooking #useyourstash
Join a fun group of creators each month as we take on the Designer Deep Dive Hop! Each month Tara from @thepapersnob will select a designer or manufacturer to use on a layout. There will be some alternatives for some of the designers just in case you don’t have this designer or manufacturer in your stash. You are not required to use 100% of this designer! This hop goes live on the FOURTH THURSDAY of the month. We will have a hop on YouTube and Instagram to show how we each used the designer for the month.
The designer/manufacturer of the month is: Echo Park or Carta Bella!
Instagram:
Brandi www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/
Simera: www.instagram.com/scrappysimi
Laurie: https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/
Kathy C: https://www.instagram.com/kacarr61
Kathy S: https://www.instagram.com/kathyfl58/
Here is a playlist with ALL the videos of the YouTube creators:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJorvbr97LYKxzROOYe2swnnb
If you want to play along, come over to the Paper Snob Community Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/
