Nested Owls and Planner Pages with Adornit + Free Design Space Cut File

As promised, if you saw a little snippet of my decorative planner borders last week, here's the final result.  This is my September spread for my Adornit coloring planner that features those cute little scalloped edge borders.  Stay with me for just a few minutes and I'll share how to make those in multiple stacks as a time saver, which, if you're like me, time is a precious commodity!

The papers I'm using today are from the Nested Owl collection and are too darn cute, don't you think?  Grab the entire collection via the clickable link below.

Adornit Nested Owl 12 x 12 Paper Pack

In addition to these fun papers, I'm also using Adornit stickers and planner stamps as well.  I used my gel pen to color my sticker which is from the Month Titles Clear stickers collection and I'm using the "Dated" and "Noted" Planner stamps from the Documented Faith collection.  They are currently not in stock at Adornit, however you can find them at Scrapbook.com.

Earlier this year, I designed a 1.5" square with rounded corners to decorate my planner squares.  You can find the free cut file by clicking the link at the end of this post.  It's designed for Cricut Explore users and the design space program but you could substitute with a 1.5" square punch and corner rounder punch.

Now, with all this chit chat, let me get on with these cute little borders.  If you have a die cutting machine such as a Cuttlebug, Big Shot, etc., and a scalloped die, you can do this.

After cutting (or punching) my rounded squares, I placed them in 3 layer stacks on my cutting plate, then placed my die face down  so there's a scalloped edge from my die on both stacks.  Layering this with 3 tiered squares also speeds up the cutting process so instead of just one square being cut at a time, I have 6!  Be sure and run this through your machine a couple times to make sure you get a good cut.  I tried four layers but the paper was just a tad too thick to allow four in one cut.  As an added bonus, not only do you have the cute scalloped border edge, but you also have the remaining cut which was like a wave border.  I placed some of those in my planner as well. 

Use the borders on the top or bottom of your daily planner squares for that eye pleasing pop! 

Click the link below to grab the free 1.5" planner squares Design Space Cut File for
Cricut Explore Users:

https://wavingmywand.blogspot.com/2016/03/adornit-planner-pages-free-cut-file-for.html


Thanks so much for popping in today!  I hope you enjoyed my tips and tricks for your planner.


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Nautical Encouragement for Two Paper Divas + Big Sale!

The August release is still in full swing at Two Paper Divas Stamps and to top it off, they're having a big sale, to boot!  Check out the What's New section to see all 45 stamp sets for Fall, Halloween and Back to School, that are on sale and already marked at the sale price of 30% off the retail price.  Hurry though, the sale only runs until the September release which begins Sept. 6th and 7th.

Today, I'm sharing another card that I've made with the Anchors the Soul stamp set.  This is such an encouraging sentiment for anyone who needs a little lift in their spirits.

To make this card, I stamped my anchor in Memento London Fog ink and dried it quickly with my heat embossing tool, then stamped my sentiment in Ranger Black archival ink and quickly sprinkled with clear embossing powder, tapped off the excess and heated with my embossing tool.  If you have problems with your stamped sentiments not standing out on your projects, give clear embossing powder a try.  It really makes it stand out and gives added dimension,

I like the look of my sentiment on top of the anchor too.  Using a neutral shade for the anchor is key and really, you don't need to do anything else to this pairing.

I wanted to accent my anchor theme so I broke out my pliers and cut a piece of chain to drape across my card, hot glued just under the backside of my frame, then hot glued my buttons from Laura Kelly Designs and Buttons Galore, to pull it all together.   My papers are from the DCWV Hey Sailor collection and the fishnet stenciling is from The Crafters Workshop, called "Nautical Chain".

Purchase Anchors the Soul, here.

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the newest release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Additional Supplies:

May Arts Ribbon Open Weave burlap ribbon

Spellbinders Celebrations dies

Sticky Doos foam circles

sponge dabber

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Hittin' the Beach with DCWV and TCW Stencils

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I am so behind on scrapbooking that my child is actually disappointed!  Well, we can't have that, can we?  I recently decided I would try the 8.5"x.11" format.   I always seem to end up staring at those big 12x12 papers with glazed eyes.  A smaller format, in my mind, seems like a step in the right direction; less space to fill and a more intimate format.  At least, that's what I keep telling myself.

So, when I had the opportunity to attend a 3 day craft retreat, I thought it would be the perfect time to give this format a try.  I love how quickly this layout came together.  Once I settled on my papers, everything seemed to just fall into place.  I'm using 3 different paper collections, all from DCWV; Hey Sailor, Bella Armoire and Vintage Collector. 

(Judging by the photos, my son was obviously into "Karate Kid" at the time......!)

For my background, I chose a white/gold beachy page from Hey Sailor that has sand dollars and sea shells.  By the way, you can grab this at Jo-Ann's Stores.  It's one of my favorite paper collections with a beach and nautical theme.

For the fun little cut-outs, I turned to the Vintage Collector papers and fussy cut the bottle cap and happy heart, as well as the Alpha letters to spell BEACH.  My journaling focus was cut from the Bella Armoire 8x8 stack.

I wanted to use one of my stencils from The Crafter's Workshop called Tropical Elements, since I was going with a beachy theme.  I snagged this from Scrapbook.com.

The Crafters Workshop - 6 x 6 Doodling Templates - Mini Tropical Elements - $4.99

from: Scrapbook.com

I sponged on some of my Colorbox Chalk Ink in 2 different shades, one on top of the other.

Some added extras, such as Prima Flowers, gold mesh, burlap, eyelash ribbon and DoubleClick Skittles bubble embellishments and I'm done.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Give this smaller scrapping size a try!

Happy Crafting!  Terri from Waving My Wand

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Pink and Main June Challenge Summer

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Feel Better with Two Paper Divas Stamps

Here's another new release from Two Paper Divas Stamps, called, "Feel Better".  It's the cutest little bird with such sad droopy eyes....I just want to give him a hug!

I colored this little guy with my Tombow Dual brush marker, then blotted water with my Tim Holtz waterbrush, to dilute the color in the middle.  The pretty chevron card was from a set that I picked up at Hobby Lobby, from their Spring collection.  Some fun washi tape, burlap string and a doily complete this festive ensemble.   I think I'd perk right up if I received a fun card like this!  In fact, I know just the person to send this to.....

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new April release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Don't forget to enter the Monthly Challenge!  April 24th is the last day to enter:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/divas-monthly-card-challenges/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

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Punny/Funny Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

 Welcome to the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge! It's week 2 of the newest challenge!

Welcome to challenge #45 at DoubleClick!!

Funny/Punny

Dates: March 30 - April 12, 2016

Today, I'm featuring the Simon Says Stamp set, "I Love Donuts", with a sentiment that is all too accurate, sometimes in life.   I'm pairing my Cranberry and Sunshine Yellow Skittles on this "sticky" card today. 

This also marks the end of my term on the Skittles Design Team.   I'm so thankful for the opportunity Carri gave me, to be on this fun team of creatives.   I've enjoyed getting to know Carri and the other girls and even many of the DoubleClick Skittles fans.  I wish you the best, Carri, as you fly solo for awhile.  Thanks for "coloring" my world! 

Now, scroll down and visit the links for the newest challenge and do some shopping while you're there.  It's folks like you, that keep small businesses operating.  Your support is so appreciated!

 

Have you checked out all the Skittle Color choices? You can view them all HERE!

A 3 pack is typically under $4.00 (75 skittles) and this includes FREE USA SHIPPING, plus, Paypal is accepted.  You're supporting small business and products made in the USA, when you purchase Skittles.  Each batch is handmade, by Carri.

Join the "Funny/Punny" challenge and be entered for a fun prize that includes free Skittles, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.  Skittles are not required to play so come on... link up and come and play with us!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional supplies:

My Minds Eye designer papers

May Arts Ribbon twine, faux burlap ribbon and ric rac

Tombow Dual brush markers

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

American Crafts Kraft Dot embossed A2 card

Pinkfresh Studio wood enamel arrows

Ranger Glossy Accents

Ranger Stickles Fruit Punch and Lemon Yellow

Doodlebug Designs enamel dot

Corner punch rounder

Ranger Black archival ink

Hero Arts clear embossing powder

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Pick Up Truck and Two Paper Divas

I've got a cool card today, featuring stamps from Two Paper Divas.  It's the perfect masculine or encouragement card.  Hey, I'd even dig getting a card like this!  I'm using the "Pick Up Lines" stamps that coordinate with the "Truck" stamp.  The sentiment is quirky and I like that because it turns what would conceivably be a masculine card, into a fun and quirky encouragement card, appropriate for men and women alike!  Lots of girls drive trucks too, right?  Hey, I live in the South and you will see more trucks than cars on the road. 

The papers I'm using today are from the Graphic 45 A Proper Gentleman collection and I've embellished with lots of lovely ribbons from The Ribbon Resource.

My truck was stamped with black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I did some watercoloring and stenciling on the backdrop of my truck and on the truck itself.  

Hey, mark your calendars for Monday, April 11th.  That's when the monthly April challenge begins and you don't want to miss it.  There's always a great prize offered up and it's so much fun!  Be sure and bookmark twopaperdivas.com and look for the challenge tab listed on the main page toolbar.  The new April stamp release is coming up on April 5th and 6th and you'll want to stop by for that too.  So many fun stamps.... and sentiments! (I do love my sentiments....)

 

 http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product/pick-up-lines/

 

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product/truck/

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new March release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Also Linking to:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge (featuring Ranger)

Used Ranger Brushed Corduroy distress ink, black archival ink

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Blog Hop with The Ribbon Resource and Graphic 45

The Ribbon Resource design team and the Graphic 45 design team are hopping this week and there are prizes to be won.  If you love ribbon and paper, you are in the right spot this week!  The Ribbon Resource is giving away three $25.00 gift cards and Graphic 45 is giving away a $60 prize!  Get the details on their blogs.

Today is the last day of the hop, and I've got a Monthly Scrapbook Album that I plan on gifting to a special someone that is getting married soon.   This would be perfect for documenting an entire year for any celebration, a child's birthday and yes, surprisingly, a first year of marriage.  This person is an avid scrapbooker and she's also getting married to her sweetheart from her early school years.  I've got a designated spot on each page to place a photo and do some journaling, plus, I left a little room so she can add mementos of her own for each month.  I'm sharing just a few pages today, along with the album cover.

I sent in my January page as the sneak peek for my album, so I'll start with this.  Graphic 45 was wonderful to send us the Children's Hour collection and in addition, this 8x8 Easel Album.  I cut out the stander portion, and flipped my easel sideways to turn it into a scrapbook album.

I've added lots or ribbons, threading them through the binder rings and tie and knotting strips of the lace and silver glitter dot ribbon.  I've also added some of the silver glitter ribbon across my January title.  It's so pretty in person.

 

Here's the cover of my album, covered in a polka dot pattern from Children's Hour and embellished with chipboard, lace, mini rosettes and faux burlap ribbon in the center.

 

On my binder edge, I've threaded red solid wrinkled ribbon and adhered the canvas "handmade with love" printed ribbon with my Xyron adhesive runner. 

 

On my February page, I've got some silver faux burlap peeking out from under my die cut image for the designated photo.  I've added a few papers from the French Country collection as it matches my color scheme as well.

 

 

For my April page, I'm using the Turquoise 1/4" Chevron twill ribbon.  It perfectly matches my papers!

 

Lastly, I'll share the May page.  I've got more chevron twill, two-tone raffia and gold silky crush ribbon.  This stuff makes the prettiest bows!

 

 

Be sure you visit my fellow Ribbonista's that are featured today as well.

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson (you are here)

Tracy McLennon

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Week 2 Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

 Welcome to the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge! It's week 2 of the brand new challenge!

Welcome to challenge #44 at DoubleClick!!

Dates: March 16 - March 29, 2016

Challenge: Use a bunny, basket or egg

Are you ready for Easter?  Hopefully this cute little mini card will get you in the mood.  We are so ready for warmer weather!  This little mini came together quickly which is always a good thing.  I'm featuring the Sunshine Yellow Skittles and Lettuce Skittles on my project today.

  I made a little nest for my chick too.  It's so easy to do, just wrap string around 3 or 4 fingers several times.  Pull both ends of your string around one side of your nest and tie a small knot.  Trim ends.

A little washi tape is another great way of adding color to your project, with ease.  I try to match my tape with my Skittles for that extra pop.

Have you checked out all the Skittle Color choices? You can view them all HERE!


A 3 pack is typically under $4.00 (75 skittles) and this includes FREE USA SHIPPING, plus, Paypal is accepted.  You're supporting small business and products made in the USA, when you purchase Skittles.  Each batch is handmade, by Carri.

Don't forget, the 2015 Dual Holiday Release, Frosty Kisses and Holiday Traditions are still available.

Join the "Bunny/Basket/Egg" challenge and be entered for a fun prize that includes free Skittles, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.  Skittles are not required to play so come on... link up and come and play with us!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional supplies:

May Arts Ribbon burlap string and ribbon

Two Paper Divas Stamps

Basic Grey cardstock

Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Square die

Spellbinders Celebrations Silk Luster

We R Memory Keepers Washi tape

We R Memory Keepers Stapler/staples

Target Washi Tape

Ranger Black archival ink

Tim Holtz Fossilized Amber distress ink

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

mini sequins

Thermoweb Glue lines

Recollections White pigment ink

Hero Arts clear embossing powder

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Day 5 Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring Blog Hop and Heartfelt Creations

Today marks day 5 of the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring Blog Hop.  Let me just say, there's an awful lot of coffee, tea and cocoa drinking papercrafters out there.  Count me as a lover of all three but, coffee?  Yup, that's my go-to.  Every day, multiple times a day.

I thought it was the perfect time to, again, ink up this amazing stamp from the Heartfelt Creations Coffee Talk collection, including the papers that I'm using.

  

Since it's a Spring themed hop, I chose spring colors for my cup which was stamped with distress ink and colored with Zig Clean color brushes.  I added some dots with my gel pen and texture with a scrunched up paper towel and white pigment ink.  I really do love this stamp, which, by the way, is just a partial stamped image.  I thought it would be interesting to only stamp part of the cup which is amazingly huge at around 4".

Additional features on my card include stenciling with The Crafter's Workshop stencils, Powder Puff chalk ink and more distress ink.

I'm thrilled that Heartfelt Creations is a Super Sponsor of this blog hop.  If you haven't discovered all that Heartfelt Creations has to offer, start with the Coffee Talk collection.  It's absolutely amazing.

Link up to the hop here:

http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2016/03/spring-coffee-lovers-blog-hop-2/

Also linking to:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Food/Drink

Now, if you stuck around long enough, you'll see that I absolutely cannot let a fabulous blog hop like this go by without doing something special, so I'm going to be giving away a little blog candy via random draw to those who comment on this post or any other posts that I link up this week.

How does a $10 Starbucks gift card sound?  Good luck!

Additional supplies:

Neenah Extra Heavy cardstock

Ranger Brushed Corduroy distress ink

Powder Puff Chalk Ink Tahini and Coconut White

May Arts Ribbon faux silver burlap

DoubleClick Skittle bubble embellishments, Stream

Tombow Aqua Mono glue

Xyron adhesive runner

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