Happy Birthday Jim!

Today I want to share a birthday card I made for my husband.  Today is his birthday and we are off to Palm Springs for the weekend to celebrate!  I wanted to make the card masculine, but still use bright colors...how did I do?

I used one of the new Apple Blossom Studio stamps in this card.  These stamps are very versatile and can be used as journaling tags, or just decorative accents.

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Making Memories - patterned paper, rubon, buttons; EK Success - latter stickers; Scrap within Reach - cardstock; Maya Road - stick pin; Foray - ribbon; Colorbox - ink; Martha Stewart - glitter; Apple Blossom Studio - stamp.

Happy Thanksgiving

I got this idea from Danielle Flanders, whose work I always admire.  She often uses parts of mini albums to create cute shaped cards.  Recently, I have fallen in love with this technique as well.  For this card I used lots and lots of Melissa Frances product!  So fun!  Be sure to check out the video tutorial at the bottom of this post :-)

Supplies:  Creative Imaginations - chipboard pumpkin, Melissa Frances - patterned paper, acrylic accent, rubon; Prima - flowers; Craft Supply - star, button, twine.

Text Me

I have been meaning to use some of the Making Memories Just Chillin Teen collection, and I finally got around to it today.  I think the line is super cute, and it was really fun to use.  As a bonus, I have a video of the creation of this card!  Hope you enjoy!

Supplies:  Making Memories - patterned paper, ribbon, buttons, Slice Die Cuts; DCWV - card base; Melissa Frances - rubon; Colorbox - ink.

Debbie's Crocheted Dish Scrubbies

This isn't a papercrafting project, but it is a super fun and functional crocheted project that my mom taught me.  I was able to persuade her to let me video the creation of one of these little dish scrubbies.  The video is below. 

Basically you need about 11 yards of tule or netting.  Cut the fabric length wise in 3 to 4 inch sections.  Roll your sections into balls and you'll be ready to crochet!  My mom, Debbie, will explain more in the video.  Hope you like it!

Thank You

I wanted to share a thank you card that I created for an on-line swap I was asked to join a while back.  I used lots of American Crafts papers for this card...the patterned paper is from their teen collection that is full of bright vibrant colors!

Check out my video below - I have changed the format of my videos a bit.  You Tube has begun muting videos that contain copyrighted music...so this video features me talking, ha ha!  I hope it isn't too boring.  Let me know what you think, and let me know if you have any ideas for my future videos.

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; American Crafts - patterned paper, ribbon; Heidi Grace - stamp; Making Memories - paint, stick pin; Prima -flowers; Doodlebug - brads; EK Success - border punch, corner rounder.

Party

I finally made another video!  I know it has been a long time, but my life has been crazy and I am now beginning to feel like things are back to normal.  I used some American Crafts papers for this card.  These papers are from their Teen collection - really cute stuff!

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; American Crafts - patterned paper, ribbon, foam letters; Making Memories - paint, stick pin.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin & World Card Making Day!

Hi Everyone!  I wanted to share a card that I made using the spooky card kit that I purchased over at Dream Designs.  The kit was so shabby and vintage!  I loved it!

As a bonus, here is a video of the creation:

Supplies:  Dream Designs - premade card, ribbon, buttons, flowers, cardstock punch outs; Melissa Frances - patterned paper; My Mind's Eye - patterned paper; DCWV - glitter paper; Color box - ink.

Also - don't forget that tomorrow is World Card Making Day!  I wish I had the day to make cards, but unfortunately...I have to work.  But...do you love the Apple Blossom Studio stamps I have been using lately?  If you do - head on over to Scrapbook News and Review for a chance to win a set of border stamps!  Make a Christmas or Holiday card with a decorative edge and post it to Scrapbook News and Review to enter.  Also - if you leave a link to your card on the Apple Blossom Studio blog, you can win a free issue of Scrapbook News and Review.

Little One

I made this card last week, but didn't get around to editing the video to go along with it until today, so I am just posting it now.  I used Apple Blossom stamps to create the pattern on the base of the card, then I heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

supplies:  bazzill - cardstock; Heidi Grace - patterned paper; Love Elsie - cardstock; JoAnns - ribbon, embossing powder;  Versa Mark - ink; Apple Blossom - stamp; Making Memories - rubon.

Celebration Cakes

Hi Everyone!  I made up another card for K Werner's weekly color challenge.  It is always easier for me to create something when there is a theme or a challenge for some reason.  Here are the colors for this week's challenge:
Here is the card I made up with the supplies I have on hand:

Also, here is a little video of the creation!  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  My Mind's Eye - cardstock; American Crafts - patterned paper; Sassafrass Lass - patterned paper; DCWV - glitter paper; Melissa Frances - sticker; Basic Grey - ribbon; Color Box - ink.

There's No Place Like Home

Here's a card I made using some of the new October Afternoon papers!  I am in love with that brand right now!
I also made a video to go along with it.  I sped it up pretty fast because the video seemed long and boring to me :-)

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; October Afternoon - patterned paper; Melissa Frances - rubon, Frame; Dots n Dashes - ribbon.

Make a Wish

Hey everyone, I made up another card using my new Apple Blossom Studio stamps!  Love those!  This one is another birthday card.  I bought these new papers at Michael's the other day, and had to try them out!

Here's a little video to go along with it:

Supplies:  Making Memories - patterned paper, floss; We R Memory Keepers - eyelettes; Apple Blossom Studios - stamp; JoAnns - embossing powder; Marcella by K - adhesive backed lace; American Crafts - vinyl letters.

Simple Hi

Hey everyone, I know it has been a while since my last post...but I've been out of town visiting family.  My little brother, Bradon, left on a 2 year mission for our church.  He will spend the next few months at the Missionary training center and then leave for New York, New York!  So exciting!

I finally was able to take a break on my lunch hour yesterday and make a card using my new Apple Blossom Studio stamps!  These stamps are really fun!  They aren't your typical cutesy stamps - they have a modern, classic feel and they are so easy to use!  They cling wonderfully and they stamp the image perfectly.  I have often experienced difficulty with certain acrylic stamps, but these are fabulous!  Here is what I came up with:

I also made a little video to go along with it, hope you like it! :-)

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock, floss; American Crafts - foam letters; October Afternoon - patterned paper; Dots N Dashes - ribbon; Apple Blossom Studio - stamp; Versa Mark - ink; JoAnns - embossing powder; Dream Designs - flowers; Making Memories - brads, buttons; Karen Foster - lacing brads.

Hi!

Hey guys, here is a little card I made up using some super cute MME papers!  They kind of remind me of a circus or something.  I have been super busy lately and I feel like I haven't been able to sit down and create anything in a while...so I made this card on my lunch break today :-).  It was relaxing and if felt great to get back into my craft room.

Here is a video of the creation of the card, hope you like it! :-)

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; My Mind's Eye - patterned paper; Making Memories - brad; Dots n Dashed - ribbon; Color box - ink.

Bonus Video - Favorite Flowers

Here is a quick video of my favorite papercrafting flowers:

Prima Marketing: Got Flowers, Calyspo Tin, Essentials 4, Fabric Fancies, Floral Embellishments, Daisy Doodles, Mulberry Paper Flowers; We R Memory Keepers - Suede Flowers; K by Marcella - Floral Accents; Pink Pineapple Scrapbooks - bulk flowers; Beatriz Jennings - Cream Hydrangia ; Making Memories - Passport Collection Flowers.

Ho Ho Ho

The other day at JoAnn's they had their Thanksgiving decorations out!  Kinda early...but it made me anxious for Christmas and Thanksgiving...I think that time of year is my favorite.  With that in mind I made another Christmas card for K Werner's color challenge this week.  Here are the challenge colors:
Here is the card:

And here is a bonus video:

Supplies: SEI - patterned paper; Heidi Grace - patterned paper; Making Memories - patterned paper; Bazzill - cardstock; Dots n Dashes - ribbon; Kaiser - wooden letters. 

It's Good To Be Queen

So, I was finally able to come up with a card for Card Swap.  Our challenge this month was to create a card with a letter or monogram.  I decided on the letter Q...just to make it interesting.  I thought and thought about what word or phrase starts with Q...and I came up with Queen...it's good to be queen.

  
As a bonus, here is a video of the creation!  Enjoy!

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock, brads; Me and My Big Ideas - zebra print paper; Sassafrass Lass - patterned paper; JoAnns - ribbon; Dots n Dashes - ribbon; Martha Stewart - ribbon; Prima - flowers; Making Memories - brads.

Want $30,000?

My brother-in-law and father-in-law built a BEAUTIFUL home! They are offering a $30,000 bonus for finding a buyer! As advertising for this amazing deal my husband, Jim, created some funny You Tube videos. Check them out! While you're at it, check out the house at: http://3611monseratehillct.com/

For My Son With Love

My co-worker asked me to make a birthday card for her son.  She had been to 2 card stores and couldn't find anything with an substance, so we found a beautiful poem on line and I made up a card.  Here is how it turned out:

As a bonus, here is a video of the creation of the card, enjoy!

Supplies:  Bazzill - scalloped cardstock; SEI - patterned paper; JoAnn's - lace; American Crafts - felt letters; Making Memories - grey paper; We R Memory Keepers - eyelettes.

While You Were Out

Last night was Card Swap.  For some reason I had the hardest time making a card!  Jim says it's because I waited until the last minute...and he's right.  I ended up making this "Miss You" card using a Maya Road Stamp that is awesome!  Funny thing...every other month for Card Swap we make only 1 card and draw a name.  For the last YEAR Jaimie has drawn my name!  So weird!  She must be destined to have my card. :)

Here is a short video of the creation of the card.  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  Bazzill - scalloped edge; My Mind'e Eye- patterned paper; Maya Road - stamp; K & Company - brad; Making Memories - rubons; Prima - flowers.

Windmills

We just got back from our Palm Spring mini vacation.  We had a great time relaxing by the pool and just having no plans.  The weather was scorching out there so it was a good thing that our resort had a pool and misters over the sitting areas.

On our way out to the desert we passed thousands of windmills!  I thought it was so interesting and unusual, but Jim thought they were no big deal.  Here is a quick visual of what they looked like.