April Showers Bring May Flowers

Spring 2019 has been wet and rainy. The pollen was rough this year. I hope all of this rain brings lots of May flowers!

Jennifer McGuire inspired me again! This fun cut-up stamping technique is super easy to create and is pretty enough to pop in a frame!

https://youtu.be/eUVSmFsDVUY

I used the JFF Stamps American Beauties stamp image to create my card panel combined with card stock from the Club Scrap In Bloom page kit. (Available supplies will be listed at the end of this post.)

JFF Stamps American Beauties

The image was stamped with Versamark ink and heat embossed with fine white embossing powder. Using the instructions in the video, the panel was trimmed into four pieces and the edges inked with Club Scrap white pigment ink. The sentiment was stamped with Blueprint blue Distress Oxide ink - it was a perfect match for the spring time blue card stock!

Be sure to check out the JFF Stamps April Challenge and link up for a chance to win a gift certificate to shop at their online store!

I'll look for you in the gallery!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

QKR Stampede Challenge #342 Anything Goes
Brown Sugar : #289 Spring or Fall
Crafty Friends: #107 Happy Birthday
Crafting With An Attitude: Always Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze: #155 Spring Forward

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Double Trouble!

I love Disney movies. I don't have little ones anymore or I would have known that the new Disney remake of Dumbo was due to hit theaters over the weekend! I'm gonna need a box of tissues for this one!

https://youtu.be/7NiYVoqBt-8

Lo and behold, when I was making my card for today's Cupcake Inspiration challenge, I sifted through my monthly Club Scrap kit and found an awesome Walt Disney quote that was the perfect fit.

Club Scrap Aviary card stock and cut apart tags. Club Scrap Scandinavia stamp image. Tim Holtz Sizzix wood grain embossing folder. Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink.
Elizabeth Craft Designs stitched circle die was used to cut the window.

I used instructions from Jennifer McGuire's Surprise Window Cards video to create my card.

https://youtu.be/CuvLyJtI2Ks

The theme for the new Cupcake Inspirations challenge is Woodland Creatures and Club Scrap has the perfect stamp images (and they are on SALE!) (See the list at the end of this post for direct links to available supplies)

Club Scrap Scandinavia stamp image. Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink.

I stamped the Scandinavia collage image multiple times using my Tim Holtz stamping platform to create a background panel. I just love the oxidized effect of Distress Oxides inks when they air dry! I left the third inside panel blank for a sentiment later or to have room to write a note or message. I never know what mood will hit me when I want to send a card!

This week's Cupcake Inspiration challenge might get you in double trouble...just kidding, you might just win double the prizes! Our sponsor this week is STAMPlorations and they are offering a $20 gift code to our randomly chosen winner, AND we teamed up with the Double Trouble Challenge for a second way to enter your card featuring Woodland Critters.  Hop over to their blog to check out the guidelines before you whip up your project!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be sure to look for you in the gallery!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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Easter Parade

Spring is in full swing here in Louisiana...pollen and all! I hope it's a sign that our bees will make lots of honey. I love springtime. I'm a March baby and this is MY time of year!

I've got some fun Easter/spring themed cards for you made with the Taylormadecards4u.com Passport to Spring digital kit!

These pop-up shadow box cards are so easy to make and super fun to decorate! They also fold flat for mailing.

I didn't try to reinvent the wheel and make a tutorial, there are too many awesome videos out there for that! I'll share two of my favorites...

https://youtu.be/_qeYeeaostI

https://youtu.be/swv8AquXd1E

I resized the two Passport to Spring background layers in Photoshop Elements to 8.5x11 in. and printed them along with the other elements on 8.5x11 in. smooth white card stock. ( All available supplies used will be listed in the list at the end of this post). I trimmed the card panel pieces to 5.5 x 4.25 inches and used some of my dies to cut the windows on the front panels. (I scored and folded the panels according to instructions in the first video.) I fussy cut and trimmed some of the elements to decorate the panels and got busy designing!

All elements from the Passport to Spring kit. Distress ink in Old Paper was used to ink the edges of the elements and card panel. Pearl gems for interest. Spellbinders scalloped oval die no longer available, but there are other brands with that shape.

Passport to Spring background and elements. Stamped sentiment from a past Club Scrap kit. Elizabeth Craft Designs stitched ovals die. Inked edges with Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink. Diamond Stickles for sparkle.

Passport to Spring digital elements and background image. Stamped sentiment from the Club Scrap Scandinavia kit. Spellbinders scalloped ovals die and shadow box circle is the negative of the previous card. Pastel green pearl gems for interest. Diamond Stickles for sparkle.

Oh, the things you can do with digital kits! Check out what the rest of the TMC4U Design Team has created with the Passport to Spring kit on the brand new "all in one" Taylormadecards4u.com website! (Click the blog archive link in the header)

Thanks so much for stopping by and H💐ppy Spr🌷ng!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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Imagine

"The faculty of imagination is both the rudder and bridle of the senses."

Leonardo Da Vinci

JFF Stamps Leonardo stamp image and Imagine word art. Club Scrap card stock. 

It's amazing what I can come up with when I let my imagination free! I limited myself to a handful of never used stamps, my box of paper scraps and an action wobble.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dIrsgd1UXM&w=560&h=315]

Why not see where your imagination takes you and create a card for our "Movement" challenge?

Click HERE for more inspiration from the JFF Design Team and link up your project for a chance to win a gift certificate to shop at JFF Stamps!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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Shake It Up Blog Hop!

Welcome to my stop on Shake it Up Blog Hop! If you landed here from Narelle's blog you are in the right place, but you can always start at the beginning of the hop here.

Today’s hop features "wiggle, jiggle, slide, roll, flip or fold" projects by the Connie Can Crop and Friends Blog Hop group and we have some fun prizes to give away! 

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  Bella and Friends Clear Mount Stamp Set

  
  

  
  


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  Club Scrap Page Formula 1

  
  

  
  


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  Club Scrap Page Formula 2

  
  

  
  

To be eligible to win, follow each of the fabulous blogs on this hop and leave a little love on each blog by 10PM Sunday. Winners will be announced Wednesday 03/13/19 on the Connie Can Crop blog.

It has been a while since I have created a scrapbook layout using paper!

Club Scrap card stock and stamp images.

My page features a waterfall fold technique.

https://youtu.be/-zRdgphOXMQ

I'm trying out some home remedies during this cold and rainy flu season. I have lots of raw honey at my disposal with our backyard beehives and I'm putting it to good use!

These jars of liquid gold also make fantastic gifts! They are so pretty, all you need to add is a tag with directions.

Make sure to visit all the designers that participate in this blog hop and leave them a comment for your chance to win! Click HERE to see the full list of bloggers on the Connie Can Crop and Friends blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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BEE yourself!

Almost a year ago I posted about my husband's new hobby... beekeeping!

The weather is warming up and the bees are getting busy. We just finished the last of our honey from last summer and I'm ready for the next honey harvest. Stay tuned for more bee themed projects coming soon!

Today's post is part of the Taylormadecards4u new release for March and the theme is Vintage Garden.

I've been admiring some fabulous junk journal projects and thought I'd make another project using recycled items. This time I recycled a mini Pringle's can!

https://youtu.be/dP8QPp47nmM

I took some measurements and resized a few of the kit images in Photoshop Elements to fit my project. I printed all of the images on 8.5x11 white card stock and trimmed to size. The tags and labels were the perfect size to use as embellishments to decorate the can. I fussy cut some of the bees using Cutter Bee scissors and added them with foam tape. (A full list of available supplies used is listed at the end of this post.)

I used the 2 and 2.5 inch Elizabeth Craft Designs stitched circle dies to trim the lid decoration and the telescoping message inside!

This beautiful background print is perfect all by itself, I just added a little Stickles glitter glue to enhance the images.

Click HERE to check out what the rest of the Design Team has created and be sure to visit the Taylormadecards4u Etsy store for more vintage digital kits. New releases are scheduled monthly along with coordinating special addition kits like this Bug ATC kit!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stay tuned for more bee themed projects coming soon!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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I Wheelie Want to Ride my Bicycle!

I miss riding my bike...

My best friends and I were riding regularly and we got off track with our busy lives. As soon as the time changes, I'm hitting the road again and I'm dragging them with me!

I made this a birthday card for the crazy chick in sunglasses ⬆! She's a year older and wiser and we need our bodies to stay in shape for all the crazy stuff we still want to do!

Club Scrap card stock and JFF Stamp images. You'll find the complete supplies list at the end of this post.

Inside is a spinner feature!

Jennifer McGuire recently published this Youtube tutorial and I couldn't resist making one for myself!

https://youtu.be/UyrDysniI44

Click HERE to check out the new JFF monthly challenge that starts today and join us for a chance to win a gift certificate to shop at JFF Stamps!

I'll look for you in the gallery!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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Pineapple Plaid

It's time for a the new bi-weekly challenge at Cupcake Inspirations and we want you to add some plaid!

Newton's Nook is our sponsor and will be providing a $25 gift certificate to our randomly chosen winner!

I used the Newton's Nook Pineapple Delight stamp set and matching dies to create my plaid pineapples. (You'll find the complete list of supplies at the end of this post)

I used two Club Scrap stamps to create a plaid background on white card stock. These stamps are no longer available, but I'm sure you have stamps in your stash that you can use. I alternated colors of ink (Club Scrap's Orchid, Topaz, Moss, and Spruce) to create a fun pattern. I love the argyle stamp!

I used the Newton's Nook Pineapple Delight dies to cut out the pineapple images and some coordinating card stock for the leaves.

I finished things off with a matching gem and some Diamond Stickles.

Add some plaid to your project and join the Design Sweeties for a chance to win! I'll look for you in the gallery!

SUPPLIES LIST:

Below you can find a list with all the products used today. Links to multiple online shops are available. Just click the static image below to be redirected to the LinkDeli product list. When the bookmarklet opens, click your favorite store link below each item. Compensated affiliate links may be used – that means if you make a purchase using my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support of my work on this blog!

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