Crafing with Friends

I saw a technique used on a card and really wanted to try it.  Turns out I love it.  Here are the cards I made.

They look complicated but were very easy to make.  I cut all the pieces but did not attach them.  I used removable tape to layer just the white (one card has yellow) pieces.  Then I stamped the images on just the white/yellow being careful to make sure all the stamp makes contact.  Since it is several layers high in some areas, you need to make sure you are paying attention to make contact with the entire stamp.  Sounds complicated but it really is not.  Leave room for your sentiment if desired.
Once all the pieces are stamped as much as you would like, start your layering.  With each layer having its mat just slightly larger.  I think it has a really cool effect and plan to make more of them soon.
All of these cards (except for one I gave to Patti)  went to a friend who loves my cards to send to her friends. She usually buys all the cards that I make and offer.  I am cleaned out of cards now so I will have to make more but I might CASE a technique from some where.... so come back soon to see what I chose to do!  Thanks for stopping.

Cards: Kitty and Butterflies

I have two grand daughters: Phaedra and Briar)   Phaedra is only three but loves to get mail.  Just this week they lost their kitten.  He got outside and was no where to be found.  Amber, our daughter called to let us know that she was going to the city shelter to see if one that was found was theirs.  Long story, it was!  So I made a card letting Phaedra know that I was sad they lost their kitty, that I prayed for the kitten to come home and was so glad to find out mommy was bringing him home!  I said that sometimes our prayers are answered and sometime we have to wait.  And sometimes we don't get our prayers answered till we get to Heaven.  I felt this is a good time to share that so if there are times when she feels she does not have them answered, she will remember her kitten coming home.  I leave them simple, without any embellishments that could be put in the mouth of Briar, her two year old sister.

Here is the one I made for Briar.  I bought a lot of stickers to use on the cards for the girls.  I have made a few cards but forgot to take pictures before I mailed them.  But I will post some of the wonderful cards I made last time I was with a few crafty ladies from Spooner area last month.

Thank you for stopping and I am hoping to get up to date on my blog.  It has been a very busy life here lately with having 8 children and moms to help get settled.  Hope to see you again soon.  Theresa

SCRAPROOM reloaded 2014

Hello.  I am back!  Here are some pictures of my scraproom reorganized.  I kinda have a thing about cleaning and reorganizing.  Sometimes I enjoy that more than scrappin!  (its ok, my husband is my intervention, he will encourage me to create)
I have many ways that I organize my paper, cardstock and stampsets that make my crafting easier and did not cost a fortune.  I will share them as I go.  Then I will post my latest creations.

 Here is my craft room.  Busy looking because I have so much stuff.  I have three tables that can be pulled apart so I can have quests. I have many of my cards that I have made and that have been given to me displayed for inspiration and a reminder that I am loved.

  I recently had this tall wooden cabinet returned to me.  I gave it to my sister and said if she ever wanted to give it back.... so here it is.  About 10 years later!  I love it because I have two section where I can hide things that just look messy sitting out.  My husband came down last night and said I did a great job on my scraproom, he hardly recognized it!  On the far right is my Sailors wall.  My youngest is in the Navy and I have a nice picture of him here so he can always be close to me.  I love when he comes for visits but since he is stationed in California we dont see him often.  Below him is a set of two cabinets that I got very reasonable.  (more about that in the next photo)

 This wall is where my printer and books are located.  I have this wonderful desk with two pull out selves that I got from Goodwill for $25!  It is in perfect condition and I live it.  I store projects I am working on under the pull out shelf, where they are easy to get to.  The shelf unit was originally a cabinet with doors.  One door was damages so I got it very cheap and just removed the doors.  I got a set of two, the other one the doors were perfect so I left them on.   There are plenty of selves that go with both the selves.

 Next is the area where I store most of my often used items.  I have my cricut, cardstock, and stamps mostly in this area.  The bottom black and grey items are metal shelving that I custom sized the height to fit my needs.  On the very top are shelves that store most of my stamps by catigory and other often used supplies.  On the metal shelves are three units that I made from ideas on youtube using foam board.  I was afraid  they would be flimsy but they are very strong for what I use them for.

I just had to share my inspiration station.  These pinned up cards are made by a good friend and great artist, Patty K.  She creates the most beautiful cards.  She is my inspiration and mentor since she is the one who taught me how to scrap from the beginning about 8 years ago.

Well this is my scrap room.  Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or concerns on how to organize your supplies, contact me and I will help you with some cheap and easy ways to get organized.  I feel a organized room is a functioning room and you get more done.  I would be glad to help. 

No Sew Quilted Card

I am back and have a wonderful card to share with you.  My friend Patti introduced me to Make It Monday and a few other blogs. Visit her blog at stationarystyle.blog and see some wonderful artwork!!
Make It Monday had a NoSew challenge and I made this card- too late for the challenge (I made the following Monday) but I like the card and want to share.

 

The paper products are all CTMH.  Colors are: Crystal Blue, Bamboo, Heavenly Blue and Sweet Leaf (green) from the paper pack Miracle.

The embossing folder is Divine Swirl from Provo Craft.  The buttons and waxy flax used in the button holes are from CTMH.  I love waxy flax, it s so easy to use.  The wax coating makes it very easy to thread holes, tie bows and form the thread to the shape you need.

The pearls and ribbon are also from CTMH.  I was a consultant for 7 years but with declining sales I am currently not selling the product.  If I were to get a few interested customers, I would consider signing up again the next time they have a great sign up bonus.  Let me know if you are interested.

The tri-fold card base is from K&Company called Beyond Postmarks.  It was one of the very first card making supplies I bought.  I don't remember where I got them from but it was a great deal: 6 cards and envelopes for $2.99.

Well back to cleaning my scraproom and then I hope to create something new today.  Remember everyday is a good day when you have INKYfingers!  See you next time.

Artwork for Pinterest

Baby Phae one page layout

 

My daughter Amber gave me her leftover photos to be creative with and I have been racking my brain on how to use different themed photos in two page layouts.  Well I it came to me the other day... I don't have to do two pages!!  I can make each wonderful photo a one page layout!! 

My mind has been other places, doing other things because I just came up with that and have had the photos all winter!  Anyway here is the first photo !  Hope you enjoy.

 

I started with a 12" x 12" white cardstock.  I added the pink poke-a-dot washi tape and then the beautiful brown ribbon on the left. 

I then started to measure and layout where the photo would be and how the flowers would overlay.  Most of all the product you see here is from CTMH.  Some of the flowers were already pink or white but I used reinker to die a few more the colors I needed to balance out the layout.

I used Stickles on the edges of the flowers to give a little sparkle as well in the chocolate color swirls on the top and bottom.  I placed the flowers along a piece of gathered lace and made the center of the flower to the far right with gathered lace. 

I shared this with my daughter Amber and she loved it.  It was lots of fun.

Here is another view of the layout for a closer look.

 

I had a great time making this and cant wait to make the next one.  Please let me know what you think!  Thanks for stopping...Theresa

Fantastic Fun with Friends! Look what we made

We created some wonderful things last Saturday when I went to Spooner to see my wonderful friends Patti and Diane.  Here is what we made....


First Patti had a wonderful surprise.  She ordered these cups and lids so we could make these wonderful treat cups.  Just in time for Valentines Day!

 

Cell phone so you have an idea of the size.

Then we had other gifts for each other.  Here is what Diane gave us!

5 beautiful pastel cards with flowers, birds and butterflies. 

Makes me feel good about spring coming soon.

 

 

Here is the first card we made.  All the cards are designed using the same wonderful stampset.

Go to Patti's site for more info:    http://stationerystyles.blogspot.com/

 close up

This is the inside of my card.

 

Here is the card we made next. 

 

 I added silver glitter glue pen for sparkle on the flower and petals.  Love IT!

 Here is the last card.  I did not get a chance to finish it off but if you visit Patti's

blog you will see some spectacular finished cards off this same idea.

http://stationerystyles.blogspot.com/

 Inside of last card.

We did not seem to get in the groove for a few hours.  We were catching up and visiting. 

We had a great time even if we did more talking than scrappin.

And remember.... "Everyday is a great day if you have Inky Fingers!"

Thanks for visiting.  Please feel free to leave comments.  Theresa

 

 

 

Great Deals at ORGANIZED CHAOS -more than 45 (items) for only $21.99

For example an item is: a sheet of cardstock weight patterned paper or a PACKAGE OF brads. 
I wanted to share with everyone the awesome deals at Organized Chaos!  The patterned paper alone is worth the value of this entire package!  In this project pack you will leave with over 45 items!!! 


I bought this project pack FILLED with  3 PROJECT SETS of coordinating paper and
accessories from BoBunny.   FOR ONLY $21.99  You cant beat this price anywhere!!!

 

HERE IS THE ENTIRE PACKAGE!!

 

 

Set one:  Alora (fun floral designs)

8 pc of heavy weight card stock, coordinating double sided paper (12x12)

1 sheet of coordinating rub-ons

1 pack of coordinating dimensional element stickers

1 pack of coordinating brads (19 pc)

2 pc of heavy weight card stock, coordinating double cutouts (2 sided)

1 sheet stickers with alphabets (12x12)

1 sheet coordinating chipboard dimensional elements (39 pc)

 

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Set two:  Smoochable (perfect for Valentines Day)

6 pc of heavy weight card stock, coordinating double sided patterned paper (12x12)

1 sheet of coordinating rub-ons

1 sheet coordination stickers

1 pack of coordinating chipboard dimensional element  (29pc)

1 pack of coordinating brads (19 pc)

1 pack dimensional elements stickers

1 pack of coordinating trinkets

 

 

Set three:  Mistletoe (scrap those Christmas pictures in a snap)

10 sheets of heavy weight card stock, coordinating double sided patterned paper (12x12)

2 FatherChristmas 11" circle die cut frames

2 sheets of coordinating stickers

1 sheet of coordinating rubons

1 layered chipboard dimensional elements

1 pack of coordination brads

1 pack of coordinating trinkets

 

 

If you bought the double sided paper at any store, without all the other items, you would spend more than the $21.00!!!





 

And that's not all.  Patti our wonderful designer has created project examples for you to follow.  Visit her website to see what she has done with these wonderful project packs.

 



 

Here are samples of her work.  Click on January posts.  Scroll down to Jan 22 for the beginning.

Visit her blog at http://stationerystyles.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Click here to go to website:

http://www.organizedchaossl.com/

Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini Albums

Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit and Party AT RICE LAKE LIBRARY

You can make these wonderful card too! 

You can get an exclusive Cloud Nine cardmaking kit for $15 (retail value $46) with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more (excluding tax and shipping) during January in celebration of National Papercrafting Month. Make 10 adorable cards (2 each of 5 designs) with funky messages to put any recipient on cloud nine! You can add one cardmaking kit for every $35 in your order*.

 

First, contact me to be invited to the online order and our Hostess Patti K will earn free product.

Order before Jan 23rd to be sure your kit arrives in time.

Attend the workshop in Rice Lake, WI.

Feb. 1st 2014 from 10:00-3:30 at the Rice Lake Library.

I will be there, along with my assistant and hostess, Patti K to instruct and guide you

as you work on your cards. 

That's not all.  There will be prizes, drawings and make-n-take to all who order and attend this workshop. 

Stop in to see the newest products or just to visit.

Bring something you are working on, we would love to see what you are creating!

If you would like to see the current Idea Book click here.
If you would like to be invited to our ONLINE party and help Patti earn hostess reward points,
contact me.
Contact me for more information and be invited to our online party.
Visit my website to see products  ctmh.com/theresak
Thanks for visiting! 
Theresa Krout