Paper Girls Challenge #34: Time for a sketch

 

 Sheryl from The Paper Girls team came up with this lovely sketch for our latest challenge.  The great part is it's really versatile so you can really use it for almost any layout.

I thought it would be fun to scrapbook a page about my nephew and the quilt I made for him. I've made one for each of my nieces and nephews on my side of the family when they are born. Sometimes it takes a little bit longer but is so fun to really give them a gift from the heart.  This one was a bit more complicated than usual so it took longer to finish.

Now make sure you try this sketch out and post your creation on the Paper Girls Challenge blog for a chance to win a prize!

Pinspired Challenges #10

I was super happy to have a moment of time between all of the activities I have planned for keeping the kids busy over the summer. I absolutely LOVE the color palette above. When I saw the colors I really wanted to come up with something. I decided to keep it fresh and summery like the inspiration picture. If you want to check out the challenge go to their blog Pinspired Challenges. Here's what I came up with:

The best part is that in the palette I could include some of the new Stampin' Up In Colors. I used Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, and Pistachio Pudding and added Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry. To get the ombre effect I carefully added ink with my Strawberry Slush stamp pad to the top of the image then added Rich Razzleberry on top of that. I used my blender pen to remove any ink that landed where I didn't want it. Then I swiped some of the Coastal Cabana to the center of the image added the Pistachio pudding to the bottom making sure that all of the image was inked. I'm really happy with the finished product.

Paper Girls Challenge #33: Beach

This post will be short and sweet! Our challenge was to make a creation with a beach theme. Here in New Mexico we are short on beach front so I decided to go with the next best thing. My kids love the water playground and I had some fun pictures still in need of scrapping from last year. I had fun adding accents with stamping and washi for this layout.  Hope you get some time to create this summer. If you do make sure you link up a beach themed project at The Paper Girls Challenge blog!

Paper Girls Challenge #32 - Color Palette Challenge

Lucky for me the color palette challenge  for the Paper Girls Challenge blog fell on the graduation season. I needed to make some cards for some kids I know that are graduating STAT and this set of colors works perfectly for cards for the boys. I rifled through my 6x6 pads of papers to see what I had in Navy, Coral and Cream and found the Abroad collection by Studio Calico it fit perfectly!

All three cards were made with just two 6x6 pieces of paper. How am I to ever use all of my paper up being this efficient I wonder?

 

This card was made with all of the leftover strips from the other cards.

 

This was super simple I almost felt like I was cheating but really wanted to showcase the graphic. Had to add the enamel dots too. Love those!

A quick banner made from washi tape in the right color and done!

As always link up your projects at the Paper Girls Challenge blog for a chance to win a prize!

Paper Girls Challenge #31 -Doodle it!

When the challenge for doodling was suggested by Kristy at the Paper Girls Challenge blog I was so excited! I thought this would be a cinch! Anyhow when it came close to the deadline for submissions I started getting a creative block. Luckily when I sat down to actually make a project I just forced myself to start and this is what I came out with. I traced some arrows with my Kiwi Lane templates Nature #3. Then I doodles different designs on the inside of the arrows.  Then for the chevron design on the strip of blue cardstock I just traced the point of the arrow over and over. The small craft star I traced with my gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker. And lastly after stamping Thanks with the Pool Party Ink, I went back and accented the letters with a Pool Party Marker.

:Make sure you check out all of the inspiration projects up at the Paper Girls Challenge blog to get great ideas for more ways to doodle.

By the way I used a new stamp set from Stampin' Up called Designer Typeset and the cool thing is they are testing out Photopolymer stamps and I hope they keep making more sets. If you want to check out the other Photopolymer sets out right now go here. Also there is a stamping class you can buy with the two latest set in a bundle for $35.95.

The Paper Girls Challenge Blog Hop

 Welcome to our third blog hop for the Paper Girls Challenge blog! You should have arrived from Charity's blog. If not start at the beginning at The Paper Girls Challenge and make sure you comment on each blog for an entry for the prize.

 Our theme is handmade flowers for the blog hop. I made these springy flowers out of a star punch. I love using various punches to make flowers. I've never used my star punch though so I thought it would be fun to try out! Below is a little graphic I put together to show my method.

 Make sure you check out all of the other stops on the blog hop and comment on each blog. There are some fabulous projects for you to feast your eyes on.

Here is the line up:

The Paper Girls Challenge Blog

Charity Hotrum

Erica Bass <--- b="">you are here

Deborah Johnson <---- b="">Go here next

Heather Gray

Jessica Arrant

Kristina McKeen

What do you have to do to participate? 

 Would you like a chance to win? Get one entry for commenting on each of the blog posts, "Like" the Paper Girls Challenge on Facebook, and being a follower on our blog (all are required for an entry). It you get to see some fabulous projects and you know you want to!

You have until Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 11:59pm MST to comment.  We will announce the winner on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 9:00 am MST!  International readers are welcome to play along but currently we are only shipping prize packs to the US and Canada due to shipping costs.

Scrapbook Steals Blog Hop!

 

You have arrived at the last stop for the Scrapbook Steals blog hop. You should have come from 
Sue Kithcart's blog if not make sure you've commented on every blog for the chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate to the Scrapbook Steals store!

 

 I was super excited when I found out that I would be working with American Crafts Wood Veneer Pieces for the Scrapbook Steals blog hop this weekend. I just love all of the different shapes available these days. I have several packs already and I find them to be very versatile. This particular pack just made me think either travel or boy. I wanted to show at least two ways to use the little guys. On the above card I decided to leave the wood naked to show the texture in all it's glory. I backed them with little black hearts to make the shapes pop. The squares are white cardstock with washi tape on top.

My second card I thought I'd show the pieces with a little color. I first put a layer of white acrylic paint and let it dry for a few minutes. Then I spritzed with Mr Hueys in primary colors for a bold bright colors. I did the layer of white acrylic to make the color really bright. Otherwise it had a tendency to look a bit darker as it sinks into the wood.  The background of the card is  a bunch of different washi tapes I have on hand that went with the little boy look I was going for.

Thanks for stopping by there are so many great scrapbooking ideas at the Scrapbook Steals blog and I love shopping there for all of the great deals. Make sure you get your hands on some of these awesome wood veneer pieces so you can try some of the great ideas featured on the blog hop.

Like I said make sure you've commented at each of the blogs. Here is the blog hop order:

1. Scrapbook Steals - http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/
2. Scrapbooking Is Cheaper Than Therapy - Staci Jones (http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/)
3. Michelle Phiippi.com - Michelle Philippi (http://www.michellephilippi.com/)
4. Spacey Stacey's Scrappy Goodness - Stacey Mentor (http://spaceystaceyscrappygoodness.blogspot.com/)
5. Paper Memories by Brenshevia - Brenshevia Baker (http://brensheviapapermemories.blogspot.com/)
6. Scrappin' Mama! - Stacia Brandt (http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/)
7. So Many Scraps - Sue Kithcart (http://www.somanyscraps.blogspot.com/)
8. Stamping Starlette - Erica Bass (http://stampingstarlette.blogspot.com/)

Paper Girls Challenge #29: April Showers Bring May Flowers

Our current challenge at the Paper Girls Challenge is April Showers Bring May Flowers. I recently got this Paper Trey Ink stamp and since it's one of my very favorite flowers (rananculus) I just had to have it. This is one of the flowers that really says Spring to me.

This card is for a family that recently lost their brother/ son and I really wanted to make something for them.

Go to this post to join in on the challenge. You can make anything that the theme brings to mind. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

For a Friend

I've been on a bit of a card making spree lately. I really want to get back to scrapbooking. Crossing my fingers. But I just *had* to use this cute stamp I bought this Stampin' Up single stamp that is available for a limited time called Hello, Foxy. I might be developing a little thing for foxes. This stamp is available through 3/31 so if you like it snap it up now!

I wanted to send something to brighten the day of one of my crafty friends Melissa and made it yesterday. Come to find out that today is her birthday! So it will arrive late for her birthday but I decided to do my blog post in honor of her. So Happy Birthday Melissa!

Paper Girls Challenge #28: photo inspiration

This challenge is to draw inspiration from this tag:

I really liked the spashes of color and the gold accents. I thought this would be the perfect time to pull out the art journal I intended to start. So here goes my first page in it:

I tried to  pull in some similar colors and gold accents that I was drawn to  on the tag. I'm sure that is the only similarity. Now I know this is an art journal not a scrapbook but when I wrote " This is ME" I didn't feel like the page was complete without a picture.

I can't wait to see what people decide to do with the inspiration picture. Link up your project at the Paper Girls Challenge blog.