Grandma's Special Soup With Adornit

This is my second project that I'm sharing today, some good old fashioned homemade goodness; Grandma's Special Soup.  This is actually from the new OCCASIONS Art Play Paintables Collection designed by Lindsay Ostrom, for Adornit.

For this project, I chose to use my Zig Clean Color brushes.  I wanted to get the true feel of that favorite can of soup that we all know and love, and I like the way that they blend.  I'm particularly fond of the grey.  It shades nicely from light to dark.  My white gel pen is a staple on most of my projects and this is no exception.  I've colored in a little "light" on my can, as you can see.

I really wanted this card to have an old fashioned feel so I've incorporated lace and gingham ribbon.  I'm also using brand new Adornit scrapbook papers design by Laura Kelly.   These papers bring a little edgy flavor to my old fashioned theme.  

This new collection can be found in independent scrapbook stores.  If your store is not carrying Adornit products, ask them if they would like to!  They will be available soon at adornit.com and scrapbook.com as well so keep checking back.  

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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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Party Pink Milk Bottles for The Ribbon Resource

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Hello Ribbon lovers and crafty peeps!  Today, I'm sharing these festive Party Pink Milk Bottles on the Ribbon Resource Blog.  Perfect for your Valentines parties, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers or any springtime event that calls for pink.  Head on over and check out the details and discover these delicious ribbons for yourself!

Shop The Ribbon Resource for a wide variety of ribbons and paper accessories!  Check out the Ribbon of the Week and the Sale page!  Take a peek at the Summer/Spring Collection too.  So many ribbons.....so little time!

Feel free to stop back by here anytime and shop the affiliate links below, at your leisure.  Stay tuned for some fun events coming up this month at The Ribbon Resource, and your chance to win ribbon for yourself!  Details coming soon....

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"1.5 inch Silver Faux Burlap Ribbon" - $5.45
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"1/8 inch Pink Woven Ribbon, Diagonal Stripes"
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"3/4 inch Ivory Lacy Ribbon" - $3.95
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"5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes - White"
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Anything Goes Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Welcome to the newest challenge at DoubleClick Skittles!

Challenge #31- Anything Goes

Jan 20 - Feb 2

As a papercrafter, I will admit; I hoard paper.  I love paper in all shapes and forms.  Each collection is kept together in it's entirety, including scraps.  Ok, so I'm obsessed!  I'll admit it.  One of my favorite collections is from DCWV, Prism Play.  Did you know rainbow colors are making a comeback?  Yup, that is the thing for 2016, I kid you not.  Rainbow colors are going to be everywhere which is a pretty good thing for DoubleClick Skittles, since they come in every color of the rainbow!

I wanted to feature multiple colors of Skittles on my pretty card.  To begin, I used my paper piercer to poke holes on both sides of each hot air balloon basket, to tie bows with my May Arts Ribbon.

Once I tied all my bows, I used my hot glue gun to firmly secure my Skittles.  The colors I'm featuring today are Watermelon, Purple Twilight, Lettuce, Stream and Sunset Orange.  Aren't they just gorgeous?!

If you don't already have these lovely bubblicious gems, what are you waiting for?  

A 3 pk 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.

Shop for the colors I used today and more, right here:

DoubleClick Skittles Store

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

Join the "Anything Goes" 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 lace and ivory burlap string

Xyron adhesive

DCWV Prism Play cardstock

hot glue gun, glue sticks

paper piercer

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Shabby Chic Valentines for The Ribbon Resource

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Today, I'm sharing some Shabby Chic Valentines over on the Ribbon Resource Blog.  Hop on over and take a peek at all three love notes, each one different.  I am so in love with these adhesive mini rosettes!  Aren't they just divine?  Kind of like cupid.

These Graphic 45 papers paired perfectly with my ribbons for a vintage feel.   They're super easy to make and can also be used as a display piece for your home decor or Valentine's centerpiece.

I've got some shopping links listed below, so you can come back and find most of the products you need to recreate these Shabby Chic Valentines.  

Purchase these ribbons from the Ribbon Resource by clicking on the links below:

"5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes - Ivory"

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"3/8 Inch Multi-Size Beaded String - Ivory"

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"Natural Burlap String" - $2.95

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"1 inch White Lace Ribbon" - $4.95

from: Ribbon Resource

Additional supplies used:

Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments paper

Hot Glue Gun and glue stick

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Tombow Foam Squares

DoubleClick Skittles Bubble Embellishments (Caramel)

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue (Eucalyptus)

7 Gypsies Mini Wooden Clips

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Heartfelt Creations Every Day Heroes Collection Product Review

The lovely folks at Heartfelt Creations allowed me the opportunity to test and review their new paper release, Every Day Heroes and I'm so happy that they did.  This collection celebrates the every day heroes in our lives and is the perfect product to create layouts and cards that honor those heroes.  

 

 

(And, for legality purposes.... I have been compensated in product for this review.  All opinions are my own.)

 

My dad is a retired Army man and served in the Navy as well.  It's definitely a no-brainer that I will be using some of these fabulous pages to document some of his achievements.  However, I also know that amongst many paper collections, there's a silver lining; a collection that serves duality.  In other words, I could see that these papers were not just for heroes but also the perfect compliment for other special remembrances as well. 

 

With that in mind, I chose my first creation with this layout to showcase that duality, so you can see that this collection is not a one trick pony!  True, it celebrates the every day hero but it also does so much more.

 

 

 

 

I've chosen a favorite photo of my son, from a casual outdoor family wedding (please note, that is a mason jar with sweet tea in his hand. ;) 

 

I also decorated some chipboard with these papers for the striped border and the word "adore".  I'm only working with the paper collection, not the coordinating dies or stamps, therefore, I chose to get super creative with the paper, to show you other things you can do to jazz up a layout, if you are limited in budget.

 

 

 

I wanted to tie in more of the tan colors from the striped border, so I stenciled a section of the page with distress ink and a blending tool.

 

 

I traced my chipboard on the backside of the paper that I wanted to use, then cut with my craft knife.  To easily adhere, I ran the trimmed word through my Xyron 2.5" sticker maker. 

 I also glammed up some of the flowers by distressing with the same ink and adding dimensional glue.

 

 

Lastly, I cut one of the tags from the paper shown below.  Are you handwriting your journaling?  You should.  It not only adds a personal touch, but future generations will be able to look back, identify, and remember your handwriting.   Consider that a bonus tip!

 

 

 

 I hope I inspired you to utilize this collection in more ways than one.  Feel free to share your thoughts, I would really appreciate it. 

 

You can purchase this paper collection here:

 

Heartfelt Creations Every Day Heroes Paper Collection

 

I would also love it if you would visit and like/follow me on my other social media.  Thanks again, Heartfelt Creations, for letting me step into your world for a bit.

 

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Additional supplies: Ranger Tim Holtz Brushed Corduroy distress ink, Ranger blending tool, Plaid Mod Podge dimensional magic, Prima Marketing Flowers, Tombow Mono Power Bond adhesive runner, Tombow Adhesive Dots, scrap lace (maker unknown), Marvy Le Pen ultra fine point black, We R Memory Keepers onyx hexagon washi tape, chevron washi tape (maker unknown), TCW Mod Spiral Stencil, Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue Brushed Corduroy

 

 

 

 

 

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Lace heart welded with Cricut Explore

Have I mentioned that I love my Cricut Explore?  One of my favorite features in Design Space, is welding.  You can merge your designs together by layering them, select all, then click welding from the edit feature.  Genious!  This design was created using elements from the Victorian Romance collection.  Have you been to Cricut.com lately?  All clearance items are 75% off at Cricut. 

Don't forget,  Free shipping on all orders in January with code FREESHIPJAN

(I'm working on a creation that I'll share with you soon, as it's for an upcoming project with a stamp company.  I ran my heart through my Xyron Creative Station to easily adhere to my project.  More later!) 

Come and "like" me on Facebook.  When I get to 500 likes, I'll be having a fun givewaway....prize to be determined.  http://www.facebook.com/wavingmywand


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Birds and gray skies

It's a beautiful day here in Alabama and I've made this watercolor card using my Twinkling H20's.  I just love the shimmering colors.  

The birdbath stamp is Inkadinkado and the sentiment is from the Unity Stamp set Jillibean Blossom Soup.  The designer paper is Crate Paper including the tag.  I made the bow from some old lace and pink American Crafts ribbon.  Lastly, there's a bit of May Arts Ribbon mini pink raffia bows and Teresa Collins Vintage Finds wording on the tag.  Enjoy your day and make some time for you!

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Am I a cheap crafter? YOU decide!

I've been inspired to make a shaker card after seeing a post by Jennifer Loftfield from Caffeinated Papercuts (found here). I've seen plenty of shaker cards, but for some reason, Jen made it look so easy that I had to give it a try.  With that being said,  I've got 3 recycled items on this card.  Way back in the day, a crafty friend (You know who you are Nancy) told me to save everything. 
EVERYTHING!  Well I admit.... I do save a lot of scraps, so let me share my cheap, crafty ways: (see below)

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1.  The acetate was cut from a larger piece that once held gemstones.

2.  I made some glitter dots out of a scrap piece of cardstock. Just run adhesive over it, shake on some glitter and press in, then cut your dots with a hole punch .

3.   Do you use foam dots? Don't throw away the "frame". I cut sections of the leftover frame and use to raise items on my projects like the flower on this card.

 

 

 

 So, yeah, I can be a little thrifty in my crafting but that's not a bad thing. Oh, did I mention the lovely Crate Paper floral background? I found this 36 sheet 6x6 pad at the Tuesday Morning store for 2.99. Cheap IS good!

 

 

(Supplies: Unity Stamp Co Feel Good Sentiment kit, sequins, Scotch foam backing, gold glitter, glue runner,  Crate Paper Maggie Holmes paper stack, Bic Mark-it red pen, Memento Luxe black ink, craft lace, The Paper Studio white flower, Valentine glitter heart, houndstooth red washi tape (maker unknown)

Sympathy card w/peachy colors

Shhh....don't tell my mom, but I snuck over to her house to "borrow" a few Unity Stamps.  I bought her a 3 month subscription to the stamp of the week club.  I'm sure she won't mind.  Hehe....

This is a fairly new release called Sympathy Thinking of You.  I decided I would stamp a bunch of orange Colorbox ink on some white cardstock.  I used my heat tool to quickly dry the ink before stamping my image, wish was stamped with Tim Holtz brushed corduroy distressed ink.  Dry again with the heat tool, then do a little coloring on the image.  I fussy cut it and also cut a matching layer in brown, distressed it a bit by sanding, and used as a base for my image.

I used some lovely papers from the Basic Grey Paper Cottage stack and a large piece of chipboard from Teresa Collins Vintage Finds kit.  A touch of burlap and peachy lace and I'll call it a day.  Actually it was 5:30 am when I made this.  Another sleepless night.....

Other supplies: Bic Mark-it orange and yellow fine point pen, white gel pen, Stickles diamond glitter glue, American Crafts green glitter marker, The Paper Studio dark cardstock

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Mothers day daisies card

Can you believe April is almost here?  That means Mother's day isn't far behind.  This card was made with the Mother's Day Daisies stamp set from the Unity Stamp Co.  I've been in a pink and green mood lately (go figure?) and this card definitely reflects that but I've also added some yellow overtones.  And lace.  Always, lace.  I love it!

Supplies:  pink linen cardstock, yellow textured cardstock, pink floral paper, lace, Studio G pink ink, Permapaque pink metallic pen, American Crafts pink and green glitter markers, Sharpie lavender fine point marker, TCP Studio lilac ink, Stickles  diamond glitter glue, Basic Grey candy buttons, Colorbox pale yellow ink

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Butterfly Hope and leaf card

I'm really loving this kit from Unity Stamps called All Things Are Possible.  Unfortunately, I know personally, too many women who have had cancer, and some who continue to fight cancer.  So this is a super bright, encouraging card.  I love the colors; green and pink just go together don't you think?

I die cut some frames with my Cuttlebug, sponged the smaller frame with ink for more depth, and colored my image.  You'll see some of the supplies I used in the picture below.  Although I did forget to show the Stickles glitter glue in the pic...Love that stuff and I used just a bit on the butterfly wings.  I also used another kit called {Leafing} Grateful for the leaves.  I also made that cute little twine flower with Pink Sorbet twine from The Twinery.  I really love how this turned out.

Happy birthday circles card

Hope you are doing well.  I haven't been able to craft lately due to an unwelcome visitor known as the stomach flu.  Let's hope it skips the rest of my family and that all of you stay well.

This is a pretty simple card I put together using a birthday sentiment from the Bunches of Love kit from Unity Stamps.  I added another embossed circle a layered banner tag and some other little extras.  Have a great day and thanks for popping in. 

Supplies: American Crafts adhesive glitter ribbon,  lace, jute cord, Basic Grey candy buttons, Smooch Glitz Goldrush accent ink, American Crafts Apricot ink

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Vintage music card and Unity FWF

Today is the Friends with Flair challenge over at the Unity Stamp blog.   I've been in a vintage mood since picking up an old bulletin/magazine in an antique shop for $1.50.  Yes, I'll be re-purposing some of the pages like this music page below.  I also added elements of Teresa Collins Vintage Finds kit for the banner tag and circle punched music.  I'm a musician,  by the way, so I incorporated some manuscript paper and edged just about all the elements in Tim Holtz distressed ink.  For the stamped images I used Unity's background stamp called Worn Music and the sentiment and scalloped edging from the Sing a new song Kit which is pictured below.  I love this set!  Add some lace and a pop of blue and we are done. 

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