Joy

Hello everyone!

It's time for the next quote at Soul Scrappers for the Quote Challenge (QC30) that I'm hosting .  I hope you will stop by and check it out.  You can see my challenge here.

This is the quote:

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile is the source of your joy."

-Thich Nhat Hanh

Simply use this quote somewhere on your project and add it to the Soul Scrappers Gallery by December 9th to be in the running for a prize!

This is the example layout I created titled, "Joy."

Love this photo of Andrew holding Dylan after his Pre-K graduation ceremony.  He was so stinkin cute with his new suit and tie... and that sweet little face!!

I hand wrote the quote above the photo.

Supplies used:

Paper: Colorbok, DCWV

Stencil

Gesso

Marker

EK Success Border Punch

String

Clear Sentiment Sticker

Rick Rack

Hole Punch

Corner Rounder

Stars: Cut from pp

Distressing

Sketch: Page Maps (July 2013)

I added the quote above the rick rack.

After using the border punch the edges were distressed.

The banners were layered (pp over white cardstock) and stars added on some of them.  Tiny bows were added on each end with the string.

I added the event and date just below the banner.

The background was created using a stencil and Gesso.  Once I lifted it off one portion, I pressed it down onto other parts... for a different effect.

Another look at the banner.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you will join in on my challenge.

Soul Scrappers Design Team Member

All Girl No Fluff

Hi there,

Here's a layout that was submitted at Colorful Creations for their Creative Monthly Project - Using Bling Challenge (CMPBLING).  You can see the challenge here.

This is my layout titled, "All Girl No Fluff."

This photo was taken at the airport just before our daughter left for deployment.  It has taken me all this time to scrap this photo and not cry!  I still get welled up looking at it!  She's pictured here with two of her friends and her son.

Supplies used:

Paper: My Mind's Eye

Sticker Page Title

EK Success Border Punch

Cardstock Borders

Swirly Bling: Home Made

Gems: Home Made

Sketch: Page Maps (Dec 2010)

Don't you just love this home made bling?!?!  So totally fun to make too!

A punched border, cardstock border and three home made gems above all the strips.

The title was originally one long title, so I cut it in half and matted each one and overlapped them a bit for my title.  More swirly bling was added below that.

In the lower left corner more paper strips were added.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Colorful Creations Design Team Member

Tri-fold Birthday Card

Hi there,

Here's the example card that I made for hosting the Libby's Challenges - Using Clusters (novclusters) at Sketches 4 All.  You can see my challenge here.

I sure hope you can play along!  It's super fun... really!

So, basically, the challenge is to create a project using a cluster of 3 or more embellies. 

Clusters can mean a variety of things such as:

- Flowers/Leaves

- Frames

- Tags

- Various Shapes

- Buttons, Brads, Bling

- Photos

- Gears, Chipboard

- Ribbon, Swirls

- Fabric, Lace, Felt

- Beads

Basically, ANY combo of embellies is a cluster.

I challenge you to HAVE SOME FUN and create your own unique "cluster."

This is the tri-fold Birthday card I made.  I have been wanting to make one for some time now... and I should not have waited so long to give it a try!  It was super fun!

Here's the card tied with a bow.  I left it open a bit.

Here's the card opened up.

This is the inside center of my card.  

The "cluster" is the 3 flowers and glitter gems.

Left inside flap.  3D embellies were used on each inside flap.

Right inside flap.

The back of my tri-fold.  Ribbon was adhered to the back.  

Outside left flap.

Outside right flap.

And a closer look at the back... including my stamped signatures.

Here's the card standing up.

I hope you enjoyed your visit and will stop in again real soon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sketches 4 All Design Team Member

My Little Princess

Hi there,

Another sunny beautiful Fall day!

I have a layout to share with you that was submitted at Soul Scrappers for their Chippies and Feathers Theme Challenge (THC67).  You can see the challenge here.

Here's my layout titled, "My Little Princess."

Lynn and I this summer.  I don't take nearly enough pics of her and I... so I love this one!

I used chipboard (photo frame) and feathers (to the left of the photo).

Supplies used:

Paper: K&Co., Colorbok

Title Die Cut: My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found)

Feathers

Pop Dots

EK Success Border Punch

Ribbon

Paper Flowers: K&Co.

Sketch: By Jana Eubank

This was adhered with pop dots.  Love this glittery die cut.

Pink and blue feathers were tucked behind the flowers.

A closer look.

Some of these paper flowers were adhered with pop dots for dimension.

 

Ribbon and a punched border goes across the center of the page... behind the photo.  Two smaller flowers were added on the chipboard frame.

 

You can see the dimension with pop dots.  

 Thanks for stopping by!

Soul Scrappers Design Team Member

Fall Memories

Hello,

This layout was submitted at Colorful Creations for their Favorite Things Challenge (OCTFAVE).  You can see the challenge here.

The challenge is to create a layout showcasing one of your Favorite things about Fall OR a Favorite Fall activity.

This is my layout titled, "Fall Memories."

This is a fun photo of me getting ready to slide down the slide.  The photo was taken in 1985... way back when I had extremely curly, big hair and large glasses!  Ugh!

My favorite things about Fall... is simply enjoying the weather... and all the beautifully colored leaves.

Supplies used:

Paper: Colorbok

Ribbon

Flowers/Leaves/Stems

Glitter Leaves

EK Success Border Punch

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Darice Embossing Folder

Sticker Page Title

Circle Punch

Sketch: Sketches in Thyme

Papers were layered in the upper right with ribbon and some decorative flower stems and flower.  A circle is just behind the flower... and glitter leaves were tucked behind the flower.

I found some old stickers... with various words... so I cut some to fit for my title and then matted it.

To the left of the photo is another grouping.  Instead of a larger flower... I added a small glittery flower.

Another look at the upper page grouping.

Here's another flower grouping.  I kept the Fall colors in the flowers and stems.  I used a combo of regular leaves and smaller glitter leaves tucked in there too.  And I also added a few tiny glitter flowers.

Another look...

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Colorful Creations Design Team Member