Tea Time

Today is Design Team Reveal day at Just Imagine/Kreaxions.
Stop by the blog to see what our talented designers have made!

 My pastor's wife is a very gentle but sensible person.

 I've needed her advice with parenting as my children

 progress through the teen years. She has always

 taken the time to listen to and encourage me.

 I made this card in appreciation of her willing nature.

~ Thanks ~
for your time

I used kraft paper and the Kreaxions circle cutter to make the tea cup for this card. For the cup I cut a 3.25" half circle. I embossed the rose design and added gold glitter paste to the rim. For the handle I cut a 1.25" circle and then cut a 1" circle out of the center. 

I inked the edges of the handle and the cup for contrast.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Stamps:Sandylion, Craftsmart, Mason Row

Ink:Clearsnap, Close To My Heart
Embossing Powder:Zing
Glitter Paste:Bo Bunny

Word Die:Lawn Fawn
Circle Cutter, Punch #916:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Celebrate

I've been seeing beautiful mixed media cards with twine and other items looped to add depth to a card. I decided to recreate this look with paper.

~ Celebrate ~

The pink shreds of paper were simple to create and look so striking against the black paper. For this card I cut a 5" circle with the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. I reset the cutter to 1/2 inch smaller and repeated the process till I had several circles. I cut the circles in half and adhered them to the card front.

I trimmed the ends individually until I had a staggered look. I misted a flower to match the paper shreds and and attched it over the top with leaves. The gold crowns have a dot of adhesive and a strand of twine that lets them drape from under the flower.

Supplies:

Paper:Glitz, Fancy Pants, Craftsmith

Florals:Prima

Twine:Queen and Co

Stamp, Ink:Close To My Heart

Crown Punch:Kreaxions #611

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

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~charity~

Friend

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Today is the

Kreaxions DT Reveal. This month our theme is Flowers.
Follow the link ^^^ to see what the other ladies have created!

~ Friend ~

I have been so inspired by all the mixed media tags popping up on Facebook and Instagram. The designers create such gorgeous pieces. I tried my hand at it and put together this mash-up of glitter, flowers, and paper.
SO MUCH FUN!

For more mixed media delight try out one of these pages on Facebook:
Finnabair and Friends - Open Studio
Art Anthology Adventures In Art
The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Ink:Colorbox, CTMH
Mist:Colorbox
Embossing Powder:WOW

Flowers:Prima

Flourish Dies:Echo Park

Sequins:Spiegel Mom Scraps

Stamps:CTMH, Kaiser Craft

Glitter Paste:Bo Bunny

Trim:Stash

Punch:Kreaxions #302

Scrap On!

~charity~

Escape

I love the look of Hot Air Balloons floating against the blue sky or the bright colors of a sunset. They look like a most elegant form of
~ Escape ~

To make this balloon you will need the following supplies:

3.5 and a 2.5 inch circle.
3.5 x 6 inch card stock

2 colors of Floss, 4 ft long

3.5 and 2.5 length of trim

Assorted mini-brads

Cut the 2.5 inch circle in half, then cut 1/2 inch off the rounded end.

Ink the edges of both circles.

Use dimensional adhesive or craft foam cut to size under the circle.

 Adhere the circles to the card front.

Use the mini-brads to tack the trim to the center of the balloon and the rim of the basket.

Thread the floss between the brads, using one color at a time and skipping every other brad, as shown. To keep the floss from pulling too tight place a sharpie or other cylinder between the card front and the floss as you wrap it.

Tie off the ends and glue them to the under side.

Place card front on a 5x7 card base.

Supplies:

Paper:Fancy Pants, Pink Pasilee, Craftsmith

Brads, Craft Foam:Recollections
Floss:Prism
Trim:Stash

Ink:CTMH

Sentiment:Echo Park

Alpha:Webster's Pages

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Seven

Birthday celebrations at our house today!

My youngest was so pleased to discover he was born on the same day...though not the same month...as his Dad and his Sister.

Mama got SKILLS!!!

~ Seven ~

The "7" was elsewhere on the paper. I cut it out, popped it up, and framed it with a ledger print.
Quick Tip: The multiple patterns make this card look more complex then it really is.

Supplies:

Paper:Bella Blvd, Fancy Pants, Craftsmith

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

Punch:Kreaxions #301

Scrap On!

~charity~

Life Is a Gift

I'm thankful every morning for running water. 

I'm thankful for indoor plumbing.

I'm thankful for a sturdy house and reliable vehicle.

I'm thankful for all my friends, crafty and otherwise!!!
Sometimes it's necessary to slow down and remember:

~ Life is a Gift ~

Crafting with Kreaxions punches is the quickest way to custom make paper doilies. A plethora of designs and sizes are just a circle cutter and punch away. Keeping a few paper doilies on hand allows for quick card making. I keep a sweet little bin with paper accessories ready on my crafting desk. Try it out, see if you can squeeze just a few more minutes to craft out of your day!

Supplies:

Paper:My Minds Eye, Craftsmith

Sequins:Lawn Fawn

Brads and Enamel Dots:Echo Park

Ink:CTMH

Punch:Kreaxions #910

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~charity~

Shine Bright

A little bit of layering and simple color scheme define this card.

Hand made paper doilies add a bit of vintage charm.

 ~ Shine Bright ~

These four doilies were made from the same size circles and Kreaxions Punch #916. To get the smaller pair of doilies I used a craft knife to join the punched designs. The negative made a nice swirly frame for another project.

To add a bit of whimsy to this card I used a hexagon embossing folder to frame the sentiment.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, My Minds Eye

Metalic Rub:Ink-a-Gold

Ribbon:Stash

Embossing Folder:Darice

Punch #916 and Positioning Pieces:Kreaxions 

Scrap On!

~charity~

Be Awesome

Today is reveal day over at Just Imagine Crafts.

Stop by to see the shades of green our team is displaying!

~ Be Awesome ~

For my card I used Punch #311 on pink paper with gold spots. I laced a grey ribbon through the punched pattern then layered this over an assortment of pastel papers.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Embossing Folder:Lifestyle Crafts

Ribbon:Webster's Pages

Alpha:Simple Stories

Border Punch#311:Kreaxions

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~charity~

Wishes

The sound of seagulls and the feel of a smooth shell in your hand...

It's time for some Vitamin Sea!

~ Wishes ~

For this card I used Craftsmith Dip Dyed paper collection.

First I inked and embossed a mermaid of gold.
Next, I splatted and dripped various shades of green mist over the lower half.

For the sea foam I patted modeling paste on with my finger tips.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Word Stickers:Bo Bunny

Stencil:Funfair

Ink:Clearsnap

Embossing Powder:Wow

Mist:Heidi Swapp, Tattered Angels, Ranger

Circle Cutter, Punch#305, Inner Positioning Pieces:Kreaxions

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~charity~

Dream

I love the look of iridescent peacock feathers.
For this card I tried to duplicate that look with ink and an embossing folder.

~ Dream ~

The peacook embossed paper started out cream colored. I inked the inside of the embossing folder with lime pigment ink. After rolling the paper through the press I brushed it with layers of blue, purple, and lime inks. I finished it with one final layer of emerald green ink and some drying time.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Ink:Clearsnap

Embossing Folder:Lifestyle Crafts

Twine:The Twinery

Brads:Spare Parts

Bird Charm:Michaels

Sentiment:Simple Stories
Punch #916 and Positioning Parts:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Best Wishes

This card uses colors and shapes to recall a winter scene.
The glitter striped card base adds a touch of glamour.

~ Best Wishes ~

To shape the edges of the blue paper I used Kreaxions Punch #301. I punched a white strip of paper using the same punch then trimmed the inside edge into points. This I layered inside the frame. The bird and pine bough cluster are cut from Craft Smith paper using dies.

Supplies:

Paper:Craft Smith, Bo Bunny

Frame:Simple Stories

Bird Die:Momenta

Pine Bough Die:Poppy Stamps

Best Wishes Die:Elizabeth Craft Designs

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~charity~

Circle of Hearts

This circle card has all the right stuff!
Multiple layers of paper, lace, flowers, stitching, glitter...
So much fun to create!!!

~ Circle of Hearts ~

For this card I framed the glitter, polka dot paper with pink and then a layer of heart punched vellum. Vellum is easiest to cut when layered over another sheet of paper. This reduces it's tendency to buckle.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Vellum:American Crafts

Trim:Webster's Pages

Stencil:Momenta

Modeling Paste:Liquitex

Flowers:Prima

Punch #905:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Snow Owl

Today is reveal day on the Just Imagine blog. Stop by and see how the other team members have interpreted this months theme:

Winter Blues

I love this snowflake paper from the Craft Smith paper pad Crystal Frost. 

It pairs perfectly with Kreaxions punch #312.

~ Snow Owl ~

For this card I punched two 6" strips of paper to frame the center of the card. I also punched the top and bottom edge of the center piece using insert A to make #312 into a border punch. 

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, My Minds Eye

Flourish Die:Echo Park Paper

Metal Charm:Momenta 

Ink:Close To My Heart

Punch #312:Kreaxions

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~charity~

The Key to Love

My favorite card season is upon us!

I just love dressing paper up with lace, and trinkets, and lots of sparkle.

~ Love ~

 

For the twine wrap around the frame I left a loop on the outside of the frame, passed the twine under the frame to the inside, over the frame, and through the loop. Then I gently tightened it and made another loop.

 

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith Co, Crate Paper,

 Bo Bunny, Recollections

 Vellum:Crate Paper

Twine:The Twinery

Chipboard:Prima

Ink:Close To My Heart

Embossing Folder:Darice

Metal Shapes:Momenta

Alpha:Making Memories

Punch #905 & #310:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Paper Cones

Need more photo clips for all those Christmas pics of family?
Throw together some nifty paper cones in off season colors and you are all set!

I like the tone on tone grey swirl from Craft Smith, Crystal Frost.

To make the cone with the lime splash I used Kreaxions punch #310.

1) Punch a 6" long strip of paper, trim to .5" above the design to get the correct width.

2) Layer and adhere punched strips over 9" x 5.5" rectangle of contrasting paper.

3) Set circle cutter to 9". Trace a half circle on the back of the rectangle strip.

4) Cut out circle and fold paper into cone. Fasten with brads.
5) Cut a .5" to 1" slit in the point of the cone for holding photos or cards.

 

 Use your new paper cones year round for displaying your favorite photos!

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, Recollections 

Punch and Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

Brads:Spare Parts

Scrap On!

~charity~

Part of Me

Moving means saying goodbye to friends. This time it was goodbye to my bestie, Courtney. I miss that lady and all the long talks, not to mention the parties! We still chat on Facebook and exchange images, but I can't drive over to her house anymore. But she will always be 

~ Part Of Me ~

I distressed the edges of this layout with cotton and aqua mist, then I went over it again with a brown ink pad. I also coffee-stained the bits of lace I used for photo mats.

Sketch:

Melodee Cloud

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Punch:Stampin' Up

Butterfly Die:Kreaxions

Wood Veneer:Momenta, Recollections

Cork:DK Parcells

Zipper, Burlap, Lace:Stash
Flowers:Prima

Words, Diecut, Book Plate:My Minds Eye

Medallion:Basic Grey

Brads:Spare Parts

Alpha:American Crafts

Scrap On!

~charity~

 

Happy

This sweet girls has always understood the value of a pretty dress and well trimmed hat! She was SO much fun to dress as a child. She had a definite style in mind, but at least she had good taste!!!
~ Happy ~

All the diamond shapes in the border paper create a nifty geometric edge. I used triangle shapes to echo that design and mat the title. A bit of doodling in place of inking keeps the layout light and airy, reminiscent of lattice.

 

Sketch:
Melodee Cloud

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, Crate Paper, Elles Studio, Fancy Pants
Washi:Love My Tapes
Frame:Pink Fresh Studio
Stickers:My Mind's Eye
Heart Punch:Kreaxions #917

Scrap On!

~charity~

Bloom

Today is a PERFECT day for a tea party. Don't have a hat? Make your own!!!

 I snagged this one at the dollar store and only spent a couple hours decorating it.

~ Bloom ~

 The flowers on this hat are made from Love My Tapes washi.
The leaves were made using Kreaxions punches.

Stop by the Love My Tapes blog and the Just Imagine Crafts blog for close-ups.

Supplies:

Paper:Craft Smith 

Washi:Love My Tapes

Mist:Heidi Swapp, Dylusions

Hat:Dollar Tree

Scrap On!

~charity~

BE radient

Great outdoor photos rely on good lighting and subjects that contrast with the background. we had bright sun for the photo shoot so many of the photos were taken in the shade. With a little editing magic they appear bright and clear.
~ BE radient ~

 This page is meant to be a companion page to the single photo layout from Monday. I had only scraps of the original paper. I combined those with similar colors from another collection and used complimenting embellishments.

Sketch:
Melodee Cloud

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, Authentique, Bazill
Washi Tape:Love My Tapes

Flowers, Diecuts, Leaves:Prima

Chipboard:American Crafts
Ink, Mist:Ranger
Embossing Folder:Darice

Sequins:Studio Calico
Rub-Ons:Pink Paislee
Stamps:Mason Row

Scrap On!

~charity~

Feathers and Poppies

There's nothing like a good quote and a clever friend to inspire creativity.

The idea for these frames came from my Instagram friend: @perfectducks

~ What if I Fall? ~

"What if I fall?"
"Oh but my darling 

what if you fly!"

~ Erin Hanson

I'm ecstatic to have finally moved back to the Northwest. On one of my first walks I picked this poppy. The feathers I appropriated from my neighbors chickens.

Slip over to the Love My Tapes blog for a quick tip on setting washi tape on straight.

Supplies:

Paper:Craft Smith

Washi Tape:Love My Tapes

Tiny Type:Authentique

Scrap On!

~charity~