Friendship Page Swap

My friend Monica(Scrappin4MyBoys on the{scrap}beach) told me about a great idea her and a couple of the other girls there had.  They wanted to do 6X6 mini pages with all of our info on it to swap.  You'd add your email, youtube, blog, address, etsy, ebay etc. to the back of your page so it's at easy reach for your friends when they need to contact you.  I thought it was a wonderful idea...so I asked some of my friends to swap with me as well.

Here's what I made for them.

This one is for Martica at scrapbook.com.  This is the front of the page.  I used Inkadinkadoo stamps, pewter embossing powder by Hampton Art, prima lace, recollections pearl flourish, kraft cardstock, textured paper from Hobby Lobby, Tim Holtz Rosette die cut out(from happydales on the{scrap}beach), feathers, handmade stick pin, green and Burgundy pigment inks, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch 

This is the back with the tag inserted with my information on it. 

This is the back with the tag pulled out.  Stamped and embossed the same bird on the back as the front.  Used craft card stock again and textured paper from Hobby Lobby.  The lace along the edge is self adhesive paper lace I had in my stash for a long time.

Here's the tag.  Birds again and the text reads: Birds of a feather flock together.  I used some pearls, more of the Prima lace and green pigment ink and topped with a Prima flower.

Here's the second one. It's for Alvie(laceykat on scrapbook.com).  I used some flowers from the floral department at Hobby Lobby.  I sprayed them with Mud spritz by Shimmerz.  I used craft card stock for the journaling, some gold branches from one of the Making Memories vintage findings kits, a locket, music note punched from chipboard then covered with music note paper, Websters pages paper, die cut from one of the new K&Company packs and butterflies by the Paper Studio(hobby lobby).

Here's the back.  I used more of the Websters Pages paper and the paper studio butterflies, flowers from the floral department, acetate and large butterfly by K&Company.  I added the butterfly on top of the acetate and put stickles in some of the cut out areas.  This created a pocked for the tag.  The tag is from the $1bin tag pads at JoAnn.   

Here's the page with the tag removed.

Here's the one I made for Monica.

I used purple card stock and embossed it with the Allegro folder.  Then, I added White card stock that I embossed with the music notes stamp.  I added a Prima vine on top of that and a large music note I got from the Christmas ornament section at Hobby Lobby.  I also used the Martha Stewart butterfly punch on black paper with silver ink.  I rubbed a little stickles on top of those as well. 

This is the back of the page. I made the pocked to put my info inside of it.  Used more of the same on the back, but added a chipboard music note, purple butterflies, recollections pearl flourish and a black flower I folded. 

I used a tiny note card envie and tag to put inside with my information on.  I added an eyelet, ribbon and music note charm.  I hand wrote my name with a whit American Crafts marker. 

So...those are my friendship pages I have completed so far.  Thanks for taking a look.  Have a wonderful day/night!

Wanted to Share

Today I was browsing the gallery at Scrapbook.com and I came across the cutest Halloween Mini.  It linked me to Enchanting Creations website.  I wanted to share it because there are some beautiful works of art at this website.  It's an online magazine and they have some wonderful ideas for minis, cards, stamps and other items.  Take time to visit and you will not be disappointed!!

Have a wonderful day!

DAD Mini Album

Hey Y'all!

Here's my latest mini....finally!!

I made this one with the pics already in it since its for a guy and I knew he wouldn't ever put the pics in it himself.  It's for my brother and it's mainly photos of him and his son...my AWESOME nephew who is my favorite little man in the world.  Hugs given freely, kisses too and no worries if I'm not perfect or an emotional girl...I'm still his Aunt Sheddy.  He's the only male I know like that except my Dad.  He can change my day and brighten it with one smile, hug or kiss.  He's the best thing in my life.  :-)  Ok...now down to the mini.

I used so many products on this mini.  I used the Bo Bunny DAD album, but I added my own pages to it as well to have more space for photos.  I will list the products below the video.  I hope you enjoy! 

Products Used:
Bo Bunny Grease Monkey Papers and Stickers
Colorbok Epoxy Stickers
Blue Cardstock
Orange Cardstock
Washers - yep...from the hardware store
Wire Mesh(I think its by memory makers)
Glossy Accents
Matte Mod Podge
Screw Top Brads by The Paper Studio
Thin Chipboard
DAD album by Bo Bunny
Checkered Duct Tape
Mini Bottle Caps with Alpha Letters by The Paper Studio
Regular Size Bottle Caps
Green Zip Ties from the Dollar Tree
Blue Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
We R Memory Keepers Stamps
Lil Davis Stamps
Blue Saftey Pins
Tim Holtz Stamps
Jolees Boutiqe Daddy Sticker
Boy Themed Stickers by The Paper Studio
Epoxy Brads by The Paper Studio
Dimensionals
Deja Views Happy Banner
Toy Box Chipboards by Crate Paper
Hammer and other mini tools purchased at Hobby Lobby in the Miniatures section
Basic Grey Stamps
Tim Holtz Gears chipboard
Folk Art Blue Metallic Paint
Colorbok Star Shapes - Courtesy Susie Hatfield  :-)  Thanks Girl!
Star Button - Courtesy Tammy Thank you Tammy
Jillibean Soup Journaling Spot
White large tags by The Paper Studio
Inkadinkadoo stamp set

WHEW!!!  What a list and I'm sure I forgot a few things.  I am finally using up some of my stash and things that my generous friends have sent me.  Thanks to all my crafty girls. 

I need to get back to my 12X12 layouts, but the OWH(operation write home) cards have been taking a lot of time and oh yeah...working 20 hours of overtime last week.  I am worn out.  But, I still have a smile on my face and my job.  Plus my cards for the Soldiers Angels program.  Not long left before the Holdiay Card deadline.  Hope some of you have thought about sending a card to a Hero or even better to multiple Heroes.  :-) 

I also started my Halloween Mini album.  My Halloween STASH IS AMAZING thanks to my gals at Scrapbook.com!  When I was member of the month for a swap they loaded me up with all kinds of goodies.  I am so excited to use them up.  I do think I could fill 3 minis if not more with all the products I have on hand.  So, be on the lookout for that.  I hope to finish within a week or so.  OH and come see us at Scrapbook.com!

Thanks for stopping by and your comments are always welcome. 

Later Y'all!!

World Card Making Day - Operation Write Home

Hey y'all!!

Well, today is World Card Making day and if you are a scrapbooker or paper crafter...why not try some cards to help out the wonderful Heroes that keep us safe everyday?  That's right....you can make up cards to your hearts content and send them to Operation Write Home and they will go to deployed service members around the world.  Then the Heroes choose a card from the box and use it to send back home to their family!  You can visit Operation Write Home HERE.  They are also having a blog hop today for World Card Making Day.  You can visit the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps blog HERE.

So...let's get crafting and make some cards for our Military service members!!  They need to be reminded how much we care and appreciate their service. 

I'm busy making cards myself for OWH but I also have been working on a Dad mini album for my brother.  It's finally finished and I have to get my photos uploaded.  Hopefully I can do the slideshow in the next couple of days. 

Keep crafting!!   

Cards for Soldiers and a big old OOOPS!!!

Hey Y'all!  I posted  my link for the slideshow but forgot to set it as public.  So sorry.  If you want to see it still please watch and your comments are much appreciated. 

If you need product information please see the original post HERE.

Now, down to the reason I came to post.  Some of you may or may not have heard of an organization called Soldiers Angels.  If you haven't and know someone who has been in the military or who is still in the military...I encourage you to visit the Soldiers Angels site HERE.  This is a wonderful organization that I participate in and support and there are so many soldiers who still need care packages from US or even a CARD to know that we...here in the USA are still thinking of them and that they are appreciated for their service.  Soldiers Angels has an Adopt a Soldier program for sending deployed soldiers care packages.  If you cannot do that...a card does not cost much to send and if you can do more...that's great too.  There's currently a Holiday Card Project going on and I know we as crafters love to make things.  And for the people who are not so crafty...they even provide cards for you to download, add a message and send in.  There's something we can all do to let our troops know that we still care and we haven't forgotten them.  I hope you will all consider visiting the Soldiers Angels website to see what they are all about. 

Thanks!!

Graphic 45...I'm in Love! and a THANK YOU

Hey y'all...FIRST of all I want to say thank you to all the people who have left me comments.  I finally got a comment posted today on someone elses blog so maybe my blogger unable to post comments issues are over?  Let's hope so.  I still visit all of your blogs when I can and if blogger lets me...I will post a comment for you.  I know we all love the comments from our crafty friends.

OK...this is my first mini with any Graphic 45 product and I have to say that I am so impressed by the papers.  My aunt asked me for a mini after seeing the Guitar one and she told me she wanted one with Mythical creatures and Fairies...so immediately G45 came to mind and the Once Upon A Springtime collection.

She likes purple and green and not so much of a fan of pink...so I had to choose certain papers from the line to keep the pink to a minimum.  I think I accomplished my goal.  She loves the book.  BUT, I am just now getting to updating my blog with the photos. 

Here's the Front

If you'd like to see the rest of the book...here's a slideshow ...the inside is so much more yummy than the front cover....  Sorry!!  Still no video camera.  I promise one day.  :-)

Here's a list of the products I used for this book

Tim Holtz Birdcage Die Shapes- Courtesy Lisa1968
Tim Holtz Dressform die shapes - Courtesy Lisa1968
Graphic 45 Once upon A Springtime Collection
Glossy Accents
Flat Back Pearls - Lavender
Recollections Pearl Swirls
Kaiser Craft Lamp Post
Inkadinkadoo Fairy Stamp
Prima Say it In Studs - Purple
Prima - Wings? lol
Watercolor Art - By Jessie Barber purchased from Etsy
Celebrate it Paper Bags 0 Small
Petaloo Blossoms
Prima Flowers
Recollections Butterflies - White, Gold
Lace - JoAnn's
Embellish It Ribbon
Cream Cardstock
Lavender Cardstock
Folk Art Metallic Purple Paint
Gemstone Brads
Stickles
Recollections Fairy Stamps
Prima North Country Stamp
Recollections Roses
Mini Roses from paperwishes.com
K&Co Die cuts
Recollections Purple Bling
Acetate
Websters Pages Green Lace
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Tim Hotlz tiny paper clips
Tim Holtz embossing powder
Martha Stewart leafy Branch punch
Humming bird glittered rub on - purchased at Michaels
Fairy Charm - Hobby Lobby
Kaiser Craft Owl Stamp
Tim Holtz ornate on edge punch
Tim Holtz Distress Crackle - Rock Candy
Tim Holtz distress ink
Recollections Dimensionals
Large ivory flowers from Floral Department. 
Floral Sprays from Briday department

Thank you so much for taking a look and any comments will be greatly appreciated.  :-)

Have a wonderful day.

Cards...yay!

So, I'm really slacking on my blogging.  Shame on me.  Here are my latest 3 cards. 

These are 3 thank you cards that I made for my cousin to give to some of her friends.  I was really please with the way they turned out.  Hope you enjoy and thanks for taking a look.

Have a great day!