Upright Z-fold Card

I found this pattern again on the Scor-pal website and it was designed by Valerie Stangle (2009). There are some very talented ladies on this site and boy do the know how to use the Scor-pal. This uses a 4 1/4 x11 sheet of card stock, score at 5.5 and turn card over and move it over 1/4 inch and the score at 3 inches. This will create your mountain and valley fold. The mats are cut as follows....bottom mat cut at 4 3/4 x 3 1/4, next mat cut at 4x3 and the final mat is cut at 3 3/4 x 2 3/4. I cut a 1 1/2 inch circle and 1 1/4 inside circle. For the inside mat I cut that at 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. I used CTMH papers from the Moonlight paperback X7161B, Pansy Purple for the card base. Inks used were Z2147 Smokey Plum, Z2153 Sweet Leaf and Stazon black ink and N4 Neutral Gray Copic marker. I think the card came out cute. TFL!

 

 

Upright Diamond fold card

I found this pattern on a Scor-pal website and you can see the directions here. The pattern is from Sheila Weaver http://www.joannasheen.com/tuition-advice/upright-diamondfold-easel-card-by-sheila-weaver

It is made with an 7x11 sheet of card stock. I used CTMH papers from the Moonlight set and used stamp set C1522 Creepy Creatures, and ink pad Smokey Plum Z2147. It is a pretty simple card to make just score and cut. TFL!

 

 

Yaya sisters

I made this layout in honor of my aunts and mother. Every year we have an Easter family reunion and all the family always tries to show up. My mom and her sisters take a sister photo anytime one or more sisters are together. It is funny to see the hair styles and clothing changes thru out the year. I sued CTMH moonlight papers for this layout. Halloween paper for an Easter layout....why not?? Anyway I think it worked out okay. I also used a stamp set called Girlfriends that I bought at our local scrapbook store and tried my hand again at water coloring. I used the Letraset aqua markers and since I didn't have all the colors I also used some Copic markers. To me it is confusing to see where to put the darker shadows so it can natural...but like I said before practice makes perfect. TFL!

 

 

Letraset Aqua marker

Here is my first attempt at watercoloring. I bought a couple of Letraset Aquamarkers over the weekend cuz I was able to use my 50% off coupon so I decided now is a good a time as any to try them out. I used CTMH stamp set D1454 Sensational season and Strathmore 140lb watercolor paper also on sale for 50% off. After stamping with Stazon black ink I colored in the image. For my first attempt I think it came out pretty good. Not the best but then practice only makes perfect. I put a Happy Birthday saying on the inside and I am going to send it to my friend Teresa for her birthday. TFL!

 

August Card Class

We had our card class last night at Panera Bread and as usual Joy outdid herself. I say that every month but this month she really did. We used the paper pack FOOTLOOSE X7151B. The August stamp of the month Baroque Borders, CC1020 It's your day from the constant campaign, Thanks A1125 and Under the sea C1500. We also did a bonus project using the Cricut Artiste Collection. Thanks Joy class was awesome.

 

 

BUSY, BUSY....

OMG, I can not believe that my last post was on June 27th. I have been so busy with work, weekend work and going to the convention that I have not blogged in forever. Sorry my followers. I promise that I do have lots of things to post.

It is funny now that I have have been off for three weekends in a row from my weekend job I have been busier than ever. I typically work 60-70 hours a week when we are doing shows and now that I am working 40 hours a week there is not enough time to do anything. Why does it do that? I guess I can manage my time better when I am under pressure.

I am involved in 2 swaps right now and as soon as I mail the cards I will post the photos. I am also trying Zumba for the first time and let me tell you it has been hard. I have no rhythm and no coordination what so ever. I look like a zombie out there.Just cause my skin is brown does not mean I know how to salsa.....even my county music and I can dance my heart out.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still here and will post soon....promise.

Gatefold Easel Card

I found this tutorial on a ScorPal Mingle founded by Robin Fulbrook. It is a very cool card and only uses one sheet of 81/2 x11 sheet of paper. I used the Dotty for you paperback and the June stamp of the month S1206 Life is Tweet. I also used Grey Wool, White Daisy and Black CS. Black and Smoothie inks were also used. The photo shows the card in the closed position, the the card in the flat position and finally in the open position. TFL!

 

Use Your Stash Blog Hop

This month's blog hop is all about the oldest paper in your stash. You should be coming from Ann-Marie Trammell's blog http://scrapsanonymous.blogspot.com I spent one whole week looking at all my CTMH paper and I think I found my oldest paper. But for the life of me I can not find the name of this paper. I bought it from my upline Joy McHargue. This month I decided to make a card instead of a layout. This card is called a gatefold easel card. I found this on the Score Pal website. It only uses a sheet of 8 x 11 1/2 sheet of paper. I also used Z2118 Desert Sand Ink and X5642 Cocoa CS and Pewter Brads.

Now head on over to Rachel Ventura's blog at http://thehappyscrappinsquad.blogspot.com to see how old her paper is. Thank goodness none of the paper used in this blog hop is older than we are. TFL!

Envelope Mini Album

Tyler had a major thunderstorm last night which effected lots of Oncor customer's....our job being one of them, So we all got to get off early with pay. Whoppie! So I came home and came straight to my scrap room to try to be creative. Plus I have not been in my room on a while. I saw a pin on Pinterest about an envelope mini album so I decided to come and try one.

I used a paper pack I bought at Hobby Lobby on sale called Countryside Villa. I also used some bling I bought from the Great American Scrapbook Convention that I only paid $1 for. I used 5 envelopes also from HL. Thanks for looking.

 

Mini laid flat

Page one.

Page 2 and 3.

Pages 4 and 5.

Mini standing up.

 

IT'S STAMPAGANZA TIME!

It’s Stampaganza Time!
June 2012 Constant Campaign

Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95!

Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.

Dates: Offer valid June 1 (9:00 am MDT) – June 30 (11:59 pm MDT)

Cased Card from Melanie Sinka

I found this card on the message board and it comes from Melanie Sinka 05/21/2012 "Two Pemberley Card Post"...it was so cute that I had to try it out. I used all CTMH products:

Pemberley paper Z7148B

Desert sand card stock Z2118

stamp sets:

Tags, borders from the AP cart

A1125 Thanks

D1481 Vintage Type for the tags

Natural Hemp, Bitty Opaques, Pin Clips, rolled Flowers and Desert Sand and Outdoor denim inks. I also used Cocoa ribbon and some retired paper flowers

Card in closed position.

Card opened.

Card back.

Inside front panel.

I put a template at the end of the post so you can see how to cut the paper and get two cards from one 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper.

Last front panel

 

Using an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper put a tick mark on one side at 51/2 and the opposite side at 3 inches...I just cut with a straight ruler and our cutting knife (Z1252) and the score at 3" and 6 3/4". You will get two cards with one piece of CS. They will be opposites so you have to score after you have cut the paper in half. I hope this makes sense to every one.

This is what your paper should look like once you have cut and scored.

 

Joy's Card Class for May 2012

This month featured the paper pack Pemberley Z7148B and the following stamp sets ....May stamp of the Month: Friendship Bouquet, WOTG Pemberley stamp set, Enjoy C1496, Universal Backgrounds D1477, Card Chatter-Sympathy D1476 and Keepsake Alphabet E1024 and Desert Sand ink Z2118 and Outdoor DenimZ2140, Bitty Opaques Z1707, Grey Wool twine, Bouquet Assortment Z1694 and finally Bulk Milepost Star Shapes. Oops almost forgot Z1100 Grosgrain Ribbon.

Joy teaches us wonderful techniques month after month. I always look forward to Card Class! TFL!

 

USE YOUR STASH BLOGHOP

Use your Stash Blog Hop

WELCOME! If you are joining us for the "Use Your Stash Blog Hop" you are right on track. This month we are featuring Brads and Metals in CTMHland. You should be coming from Michelle West's blog http://www.inksandinspirations.blogspot.com if you get lost then go back to Rachel's blog www.thehappyscrappinsquad.blogspot.com where you can see the entire list of hoppers. For this month I used the CTMH colored staples Z1010...funny what you find when hunting for something else. I also used bitty brads Z1368 and Z1269 filigree charms. I used My Reflections Complements Lucy X7149C for the wording and Daydream paper X7108B. Now head on over to Shirley Ross at http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/  to see what she has come up with. TFL!

MAY STAMP OF THE MONTH

Cascading Card

I found this card on YouTube a couple of weeks ago and just got around to making it. All it takes is one 8x12 sheet of paper and a few cuts and some decorating and you get a cute card that looks so complicated.

I used CTMH white daisy paper and then did some random stamping with the stamp set American Celebration D1458 and used inks Holiday Red Z2127 and Star Spangled Blue Z2149. I also used the AP cart to. It out the tag and just the saying out and rounded the corners and pop dotted it to the front. I also used a Sakura belly roll pen called Clear star to highlight the fireworks. TFL!

 

 

Laila

This is a layout of my niece Laila that I took of her last year. This is based loosely on a sketch I found in one of the CTMH books. Once again trying to use my stash up, you never really know how much you have until some one challenges you to use what you have.

So for my stash I used a sizzlx die that I bought years ago, chipboard letters, ribbon and buttons. I also used some paper I bought at Tuesdays Morning for $5 for a pack of 150 sheets. I also used some paint I had bought from CTMH...not really paint but it is white and you add drops of ink and it changes color plus adds some shimmer to it. I found some doilies under some other stuff(junk) and I inked those up and added them to the bottom of the layout. I think it came out okay.

I still have a long way to go to use my stash up. I think that if I didn't shop for at least a year I would not even put a dent in what I have. I was a minor hoarder at first but like cash I can't take it with me so I might as well use it. TFL!

 

6 fold card using Roxy paper pack

Card in closed position

Opened to first fold

Opened to second fold

Top two flaps opened...third fold.

Back side of card.

This is called a 6 fold card. I found the tutorial on Splitcoaststampers but here is the tutorial on how to make a 6" card using a 12x12 sheet paper....www.kathy-itsagirlthing.blogspot.com her 02/12/2012 post.

I used nearly all CTMH products ...I used the following stamp sets:

B1378 Miracle

D1247 From Me to You

D1187 For Every Occasion

B1379 Sophia

D1481 Vintage Type

AP cart stamp set

Inks used were:

Z1203 Bambo

Z2166 Tulip

Z2134 Moonstruck

Z2105 Black

I also used Z1097 Nature's Ambience Rub ons, Z1102 3/8" Grosgrain Colonial White ribbon, Z1148 Pretty Pins and some colored pearls that I found in the $1 bin at Michaels.

I am giving the card to my mom for her birthday on May 7th. TFL!

 

More flowers

I used the Cricut AP cart and cut out assorted flowers mostly at fit to page. I used some left over papers that I have had in my stash for awhile. I also used the blue assortment buttons Z1371 and this cool bottle that Joy McHargue gave me. I also used some ribbon that I won from "I love ribbons" when they had blog candy giveaway.