New DT; New Scrapbooking Site

I'm excited to announce that I've been invited to be on another Design Team. This one is for my dear friend, AnnMarie's new scrapbooking site. It's a combination of FB, Patreon, and IG but with challenges, tutorials, prizes and tiers and more. Check it out HERE!

The first DT duty was to create a layout using a sketch. Here's my layout:

I decided to use blue as the main color to coordinate with the stripes on the bear. This was a memory bear that I made for my first grandbaby. The pj's were my dad's. The bear tag was made by stamping a background with the ASL I Love You sign across the tag and then cutting that cute bear from the Cricut. I used the same pink ribbon on the tag that I used for the bear.

Other layout based on April challenges from the site:

Using strips & squares

Make your own PP with punches or stamps

I actually filmed this one since I don't normally do mixed media on my scrapbook layouts but I wanted to add some interest to it along with all those fun embellishments! Otherwise, it's a pretty simple page. Falling back on my splatters and hand drawn borders "go to". 

Watch the YouTube video:

If you love scrapbooking, be sure to check out AnnMarie's new Scrapping The Day Away site (see the link above).

Making a Masterboard (Gel Print)

I created a Youtube process video showing how I took one of my gel prints and added some stamping and other mediums to it to create a masterboard. What's a masterboard? My definition of a masterboard is this: a piece of paper that is made to cut up and use on other projects. In my case, cards mostly. 

Check out the video here:

Here's a better look at the cards that were created with the masterboard.

The last card is a different kind of shaker card. It was hard to photograph without glare, but I love it so much! I stamped the plastic using an archival ink and let it dry overnight just to be on the safe side. I may need to do a video on this. It was easy, just a little different.

Anyhow, what do you think? I love this masterboard and the projects I was able to make from it. Be sure to check out the video and give me a thumbs up. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button for more of my videos!

Elements II Stamp Set from Bloom Arts (these are designed by me!)

Sketch n Scrap Card Sketch #191

 

There’s a new card sketch at the Sketch n Scrap Challenge blog. Here’s my card:

And the sketch:

The process:

I’m taking a online class with Altenew and the first lesson is about adding color to your stamped image with alcohol markers. I’m not sure if I did it right, but here’s the original two layer stamped image and then the image after I added alcohol markers.

I used a stencil on a light blue cardstock to add a little variety; some paper strips and added silver string/thread to the top and some silver/gray Nuvo drops to finish the card.

Your turn. Create a card using the sketch and link it to the Sketch n Scrap blog before the end of the month. Be sure to check out the Design Team projects to inspire you!

Monthly Card Kit; April 2021 Half Card

 

The card for April is a half card. I've wanted to make this style card for awhile so I was glad to choose this one for the FIRST official card of the Monthly Card Kit!

I love this card! I love the colors and those flowers and the bling! 

Remember, everything you need to complete this card is included in the Monthly Card Kit for April, 2021 with the exception of standard adhesive and a basic tool kit (like scissors, bone folder, ruler, paper trimmer, etc.)

Be sure to contact me before the April 12th deadline with payment and delivery information. The Monthly Card Kit is $15/month and includes all the products needed to make the featured card PLUS an extra set of the same card type but with a different theme, color scheme and so on. Here are pictures of the second card.

You also receive printed instructions as well as the link to the live event where we'll work on the featured card together! I hope to see you there!

To read more about the Monthly Card Kit, click HERE.

TGIF; Thankful Friday #172

I did it! I held my first Facebook Live event for the Monthly Card Kit I'm starting. I held it with a small test group and it was so much fun! There were some surprises but nothing that took away from the event. This leads me to what I'm thankful for this week. 

I'm thankful for my daughter, Carly, who was moderating the chat/comments while creating the card as well. I'm thankful for my sisters, daughter-in-law, cousin and friends that joined in and left me feeling a bit high that night. I had a hard time falling asleep - I was riding the natural high. LOL

I added the sliced version of the event on Youtube but you can view the entire video on the Three Sons And A Star Facebook page. You can find the links HERE and HERE.

If you're interested in the monthly club, click on the Monthly Club Kit tab from the home page or leave me a comment and I'll send you more info. You can also like the Three Sons And A Star FB page and watch for announcements!

Have a fabulous weekend and Happy Easter!

LTSCB; Spring Forward April Challenge

No fooling, it's April 1st and time again for a new monthly challenge theme for the Love To Scrap Challenge Blog (LTSCB). This month's theme is...Spring Forward.

I made this cool easel card for this challenge.

I've wanted to make this type of card before so I was so glad I decided to attempt it. Isn't it beautiful?

Now it's your turn, make a Spring Forward project and link it to the LTSCB by the end of the month.

I'm also entering this card in the Green Challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner Challenges.  Go check it out!

LTCCB; April Challenge

 

Happy April Fools Day! No fooling, it's time for another challenge at the Love To Craft Challenge Blog (LTCCB). This month's challenge theme is...Anything Goes.

The LTCCB allows you to link up any crafty project - whatever you're working on, link it up before the end of the month.

For this month's challenge, I am showing off the 16x20 canvas I made for my master bedroom. After 20 years, hubby and I decided to actually decorate our bedroom. We don't travel a lot, but enough that we have gathered a lot of selfies, so we are making it a travel themed/memories decor. With that being said, I did a travel quote search in Pinterest and chose this one to paint on the canvas.

I added water with a paintbrush on the canvas first and then used black acrylic paint & a paintbrush to write the quote. I added drips and marks by flicking the brush here and there. You can see where it was wetter than other areas by the bigger smudges on some of the letters. This is how I wanted it...messy!

On the shelf right underneath it houses a painted rock gifted by my aunt and a doll that my dad gave me years ago from Mexico.

Now it's your turn, show us what you're creating this month. Link it to the LTCCB by the end of the month!