Christmas Cards

I just finished making Christmas cards using the Workshops on the Go "White Pines" Cardmaking Kit (G1099).  These cards are adorable, easy, and FUN to make!  The kit makes 15 cards (5 each of 3 designs) and comes with an exclusive stamp set for just $24.95.

Workshops on the Go® White Pines Cardmaking Kit Contents:
1 – My Acrylix® White Pines Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – White Pines B&T Duos™ Papers
5 – Cardstock Sheets(2 Fern, 2 White Daisy, 1 Cranberry)
15 – White Daisy Cards & Envelopes
1 – Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)
1 – Fern Thick Twine (Z3093)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Cranberry, Fern, Colonial White






The following ink colors are used in this project:  Black(Z2105), Cashmere (Z2175), Cranberry (Z2116), Fern (Z2650).

Recommended block sizes for this stamp set: 1"x1" (Y1000), 1"x3 1/2" (Y1002), 3"x3" (Y1006),  2"x3 1/2" (Y1009)

Beach layout using Jackson paper collection

When I first looked at the Jackson paper collection, I knew it would be perfect for my pictures from a recent trip to Great Wolf Lodge.  What I didn't see immediately is how well it worked with my beach pictures - and the beach is my "home away from home".  Here's a look at how the paper collection looks with two different views.

 Mountain Lodge

photos covered to 'protect the innocent' ;-)

I picked up a package of Great Wolf Lodge scrapbooking embellishments from their gift shop and the colors worked perfectly with Jackson!

Beach Get-away

(without photos)

Magic: Enchantment

(With photos)

The colors work great with beach photos as well as camping, hiking and outdoor adventures. The stamps and embellishments on this layout are from the Jackson Workshop on the Go.  The title "Happiness is . . ." was cut using Cricut Art Philosophy.

Good Times Here - Seaside

Now that school has started and I'm back into a 'somewhat' regular routine, I have more time to work on scrapbook layouts.  Here's one I made to capture a few of the many beach photos I have in my photo stash just waiting to go into an album.

This layout features the Seaside Workshops on the Go stamp and paper.  I added texture and dimension with inked edges, layered papers, a bit of burlap mesh (from Michael's, I think) and foam dots behind a few elements.

The Seaside Workshop on the Go kit (G1089) includes:
1 – My Reflections™ Seaside Paper Packet (X7192B)
1 – My Acrylix® Seaside Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Colonial White, 1 Pear)
1 – Seaside Assortment (Z3014)
1 – Aqua Dots (Z1853)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Desert Sand, Glacier, Pear, Sorbet, Colonial White

Honeycomb stamp set card

When I saw the new Spring/Summer papers I fell in love with Buzz and Bumble and the Honeycomb stamp set.

I found that it was quick to make this super easy card using one stamp set, two ink colors, and a card base.

I used Chocolate and Goldrush inks and randomly chose the different patterns available on the stamp set.  I did not fold the card before I stamped.  I started in the upper right corner making sure to stamp off the edge with the first two hexagon shapes so it would look random.  I kept stamping down toward the left all the way across what will be the back of the card when it's folded.  Then I stamped the sentiment in the lower right with Chocolate ink.

Products used:
Honeycomb stamp set $13.95 (C1537)
Chocolate Ink $5.25 (Z2111)
Goldrush ink $5.25 (Z2123)
Colonial White card base $14.95 - 50 cards and envelopes (X1410)

This stamp set also makes a great background or embellishments for your scrapbook pages.  Here is a page using Buzz and Bumble paper.  I plan to put pictures of my home improvements on this page.

Products:
Buzz and Bumble Workshop on the Go $29.95 (G1054)
Buzz and Bumble MyStickease  $4.95 (X7164C)
Honeycomb stamp set $13.95 (C1537)
Chocolate Ink $5.25 (Z2111)
Goldrush ink $5.25 (Z2123)
"HIVE" uses Varsity Alphabet stamp set with the letters trimmed closely.  $29.95 (E1023)
"Our" uses an older stamp set I had.  You could use markers or other stickers.

Thanks for stopping by.
Marilyn

Celebrate your Valentine with a scrapbook page

Who's your favorite Valentine?  Celebrate that relationship by creating a scrapbook page all about them.  This layout was created using the Buzz and Bumble Workshop on the Go kit.

Attach the photo to the top of the center flap.  Under the flap there is a space for hidden journaling.  Tell the story of how you met or why you are meant for each other.

Here is what comes in the kit.

Christmas - Advent Calendar

For years I've been looking for a nice Advent Calendar for my kids.  I've always bought the ones I've seen in the craft stores that have a small piece of chocolate behind each little cardboard flap.  When I saw the new CTMH Advent Calendar Workshop I knew that was exactly what I needed!  These kits are easy to make.  The boxes are cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge.

The Advent Calendar Workshop includes:
     1 – My Creations® Cubby
     1 – My Acrylix® Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
     15 – Cardstock Sheets (3 ea. of 5 kit-exclusive colors)
     1 – Bitty Sparkles
     2 – 12" × 6" Dimensional Elements In Color—Frames Sheets
     1 – Instructional Brochure
You supply black ink, stamp blocks, and adhesive.

The best part is, once I had the stamp set I was able to make another calendar with my own design. The My Creations® Cubby can be purchased separately.  For the second calendar I used Cranberry, Desert Sand, Olive and Smoothie cardstock as the draw bases.  Pear & Partridge paper was used for the drawer faces (2 1/4 inch squares, cut out notch).  The frames are a combination of round and square shapes.  The round frames are made using the 2 inch scallop punch.  The square frames use a shape (page 33) from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (cut at 2 in).  The numbers are stamped on round (1 1/2 inch) or square (1 1/2 inch) Cashmere cardstock (from Pear & Partridge).

My drawers each contain a few Hershey kisses or a mini candy bar (think left-over Halloween candy) but you probably have many other creative ideas. (drawers are 2 1/2" x 2 1/2")