Give a Crafter a Cookie

Hello there! I'm here to present my latest DT project with "If You Give a Crafter a Cookie".

Here's the challenge:

Here's my TACKLE BOX!! I did make this for my dad who loves fishing

and is also very patriotic. Hint: I don't have "fishing paper" so I went 

with this theme instead.

The file is by Lori Whitlock, purchased from the Silhouette

Online store. The file came with a fish, fishing rod, and bobber but

those particular cuts were corrupt and would not transfer to the Silhouette.

First for me.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!!

Supplies:

AC Cardstock - Neutrals

BoBunny - Boardwalk

Wooden Embellishments from Creative Embellishments

Buttons

Star Brads - on the handle

Glue

Studio Challenge: Sun Sand & Sea

Hello there! Today I'm sharing with you my layout with newest Studio Challenges this week - a color palette! This could easily be Spring or Summer colors.

I had a lot of fun making this particular layout. I actually made it on NSD which had me thinking about my particular style a lot. I love using my Silhouette Cameo and I love stitching. Lately I've been really enjoying cutting background mats for my layouts. They come together like puzzle pieces and look so striking, at least I think so.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Combination of Prima flowers, die cut tropical leaves and shiny brads

Title is from Miss Kate Cuttables. Wooden leaf from Michael's

For a little extra effect, I added stitching (of course)

Supplies:

BoBunny - Beach Happy and Key Lime paper

Silhouette Cameo - heart, title, leaves and ampersand 

Miss Kate Cuttables - title

Paper Issues - free file heart and tropical leaves

Prima flowers by Anna Marie

Brads

Hand Stitching

Wooden leaf - Michael's

Beach embellishments - Michael's

Heidi Swap stamps (lower corner)

Creative Scrappers #306: Webelos

Hello and welcome! Today I'm sharing with you my DT layout using Creative Scrappers #306 sketch. This will be my last project with Creative Scrappers as our term comes to a close at the end of this month! It has been FUN!!

I have learned that when I'm working with a sketch or theme that I find difficult, I need to reach for the old-fashioned stuff. Or at least reach for the papers that I keep dismissing for other projects. This has served me well.

This is NOT a difficult sketch. But if you've been following me for a while, you know that I prefer negative space and to work with large mat die cuts. 

Without further ado, here it is. Thank you so much for stopping by today!!

My son joined cub scouts this past school year. He is in the Webelos pack #612.

I thought the little fire die cut was perfect!

The title is made using font I purchased for SCAL.

A cluster of Tim Holtz ephemera.
Patterned papers are by ADORNit: Timberland Critters

Give a Crafter a Cookie: FOR YOU

It's time for a new challenge at "If you give a crafter a cookie". Follow the link for more

challenge inspiration and sponsor information.

So many pretty ideas in this photo!!!

I went with SVGCuts "Country Market" box card. I've been meaning to 

make this for quite some time. It can be used for so much!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

SVGCuts file - Country Market

Authentique Collection: Homestead

AC Cardstock - Earthtones

Faux Pearls

Brads

Stamps by My Favorite Things

Chalk Ink

Don't forget . . . Glue!!

GDT: Die Cuttin' Divas - Feminine for Mother's Day

Hello there!! Today I'm sharing with you my GDT project with Die Cuttin Divas!!!

It was the perfect excuse to make this adorable box card for my mom!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Supplies:

Mailbox Card: 3DSVG Dreaming Tree

Elle's Studio: You & Me Mixed Dots

Recollections: Shades of Pink

My Craft Spot Stamp

Spellbinders Die

Bling & Pearls

Studio Challenges: #Fave

Hello!! Welcome to my blog!

Today I'm sharing with you my interpretation of this week's challenge at Studio Challenges: Recipe Challenge.

Use a combination of the following: Paint, Hand sewing, Fussy cutting, A Frame, Buttons, Pink

I did everything except fussy cutting!! I did "cheat" and use my own interpretation of "Paint". I didn't actually use watercolors on this layout. The page is from the Altenew Reflection Kit in which the whole kit is a watercolor theme. Good enough for me!!!

I scrap-lifted this page from Ashley Horton's design.

This layout is about my family's time in Germany, specifically visiting Burg Elke (or castle). It was one of my favorite spots.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

Altenew Reflection Kit: Nearly everything on this layout is from the kit

Thickers: Title

Hand-stitching

Circle template

Twine

Give a Crafter a Cookie: Just For You

Hello and welcome! Today is a new challenge at "Give a Crafter a Cookie". I have a couple of sunshine cutting files that I LOVE, but have made several times. So I decided to go with tulips from MyScrapChick this time around.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

Studio Challenges: A Sister is the best kind of friend

Hello and welcome! Today's layout is part of the new challenge at Studio Challenges: Use a Quote. 

I went "backwards" to make this layout. First, I really wanted to use this new pack by Pinkfresh. Then I went hunting for the right photo to use with it. Finally - the title or quote to go with it.

This is my sister wearing her wedding dress. I was the photographer and together we got some fabulous shots of both her inner beauty and outer beauty. She is my best friend and I would not be the person I am today without her.

When you first look at Pinkfresh's Indigo Hills line, you don't think "wedding photos". But with my sister, it was perfect. It's trendy, has touches of pink everywhere without being gaudy, and still embraces the sensitive side of photos. Note: I don't sell or design for Pinkfresh but have definitely fallen in love with their paper lines.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

This flower is handmade from a paper line that's so old I don't remember the name.
It's funny how trends and patterns make the go around over time.

I used a blend of Pinkfresh letters for the title. I'm not sure it's a new trend, but
it's definitely new to me to make a layout this way. I usually don't "mix it up".

Supplies:

Pinkfresh - Indigo Hill's paper pack

Pinkfresh - Dream On Puffy Alpha Letters

Pinkfresh - Studio Puffs

More of Indigo Hills alphas

Butterfly punch

Handmade flower

Silhouette Studio - patterned mat (behind photo)

Citrus Kit stamp

Give a Crafter a Cookie: Bear Hugs

Hello and welcome! Today I'm sharing with you our newest challenge at "If You Give a Crafter a Cookie." Aren't these little guys cute!?

Not only is this card for the challenge, I sent this card to the organization SendaSmile4Kids.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

Treasure Box Designs - Chubby Bear file

Heart Punch

Stitching

Bow

SaveSave

Creative Scrappers: Hello Berlin!!!

It's that time again!! A new sketch from Creative Scrappers for you to play with this month.

Our Sponsor for this month is Ashley Horton's The Cut Shoppe. I used her 'Around & Around' 

file for this sketch. I did make a mistake with this one though. Can you guess where??

My layout is part of my collection of layouts from my travels to Germany last year.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hint: Mistake is here.

Supplies:

Pretty Little Studio: Let's Go Collection

Template from Silhouette Online Store

Ashley Horton The Cut Shoppe file

Cork Stars

Give a Crafter a Cookie . . . You Quack Me Up!!!

Hello! It's time for a new challenge at "If You Give A Crafter a Cookie".

Isn't this adorable?!

I used the paper-piecing file from Kadoodle Bug Designs.

Patterned paper by DoodleBug Design "Take Note".

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

GDT: Die Cuttin' Divas - Bundle of Joy!

Hello there!! Today I'm GDT at Die Cuttin' Divas!! Today's challenge is the following sketch.

I always make square cards. So I adjusted the sketch to fit my sensibilities.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!

Supplies:

Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Sugar & Spice

Paper Piecing File by Treasure Box Designs

Stamp from My Craft Spot

Twine

Studio Challenges: Use Those Numbers

It's time for a new challenge at Studio Challenges!! This challenge is to use some of those numbers that you have laying around your craft space.

Many of us chose to go with a birthday theme for our layouts. Well . . . me too!!!! After recently going thru my albums I discovered that I had not yet scrapped many of my son's birthdays. October is such a busy month I usually end up making a Fall layout! LOL

Instead of scrapping about the rough & tumble side of a boy, I went with the softer side. I loved using Pinkfresh Studio's 'Dream On' collection for this as the layout just fell right into place!!!

I followed this sketch from my Pinterest board.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

I loved the puffy alpha stickers from the Dream On collection
for the title. 

Of course I added a little stitching and some blobs of ink.

Love to cluster embellishments!!!

Supplies:

Pink Fresh Studio - Dream On Collection

---Puffy Alphabet, Washi Stickers, Cardstock Die Cuts & Paper

Hand Stitching

October Afternoon Sprinklers - Night Sky

Dymo Label (year)

AC letters/numbers (the number 7)