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/)

Scrapbook Steals Blog Hop

Welcome to the Scrapbook Steals blog hop.  You should have come here from the Scrapbook Steals Blog page.  If not, head back over and start from there.  Don't forget to visit everyone's pages and leave a comment.  Scrapbook Steals will draw a name from all the comments to win a $20 Scrapbook Steals gift certificate.  Every comment is a chance to win! Comments will be closing on Sunday, September 16th at 11:59 PM MST. So make sure you go see all of the fabulous projects -- you wont want to miss any of them!

I had so much fun preparing projects for you for this blog hop. We were asked to make projects using Martha Stewart Glitters. I thought, this will be a snap! I had at least one idea lined up before I had the glitter in hand. Indulge me because I got carried away.  

This is an ATC swap that I participated in and I thought the clear Tinsel glitter would make pretty rain drops.  I used a glue pen, sprinkled the glitter on and tapped the excess off.  I love the extra little pop of shimmer.

Here is a close up shot so you can see the glitter better.

   

I thought I would think out of the box and show the glitter on a non-paper product.  Here's a couple of T-shirts I made for my girls using freezer paper, Plaid Fabric adhesive and the tinsel glitter.  I cut out a mask with my Cricuit on the freezer paper and then ironed it in place on the T-shirt leaving the area I wanted the glitter to show exposed.  I used a foam brush to paint on the fabric adhesive in a thin layer, sprinkled the glitter generously over the top and allowed to dry for 2 hours.  After I knew it was completely dry I shook off the loose glitter and then peeled off the freezer paper.

*Edit* Because of the questions in the comments, I thought it would be best to answer some of them here. After I knew the glue was all the way dry I heat set it by ironing the t-shirt on the back side set to the cotton setting and with a press cloth on the glitter side. Also, I wash the shirts inside out if I remember. And Low heat on the dryer is best. I don't always take so much care having four kids and all. BUT I did this two years ago with my girls and the glitter is still looking good. They were in need of a size upgrade and this was the perfect opportunity!

 

Voila! Here is a close up of the finished product.

Here is my lovely model showing off her new T-shirt.  I think she likes it!

Here is another T-shirt using a yellow T-shirt with the silver tinsel glitter.  I hope this gives you plenty of inspiration using the Martha Stewart Glitter.

Stop by Julie's blog next to see her gorgeous projects.

ScrapbookSteals

Erica Bass  http://stampingstarlette.blogspot.com/

Julie Ann Cordero http://ourlifeinscraps.blogspot.com/

Ren-Yi Lo http://smallhanded.blogspot.com/

Lisa Bankes-Lahiff http://www.lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/

Neela Nalam http://www.memorablescraps.blogspot.com/

Amy Brock Coose http://www.amycoose.blogspot.com/

Becki Adams http://beckiadams.blogspot.com/

ScrapbookSteals Guest Sketcher: Rocket Age

 I was thrilled to be asked by Kristy Lee at ScrapbookSteals blog to be the guest sketcher for the Mid Week Mojo. I've been participating in the weekly sketches over there for just over a year and it has really helped me get so much scrapbooking done. I've always loved scrapbooking but this way I've been able to consistently get at least one page done a week.

When I found out that I would be working with October Afternoon's Rocket Age line I was so excited. I only had a few pieces of this line before but really couldn't find a great selection of it in any of the online stores. My favorite parts of the kit was the rubber charms (that I had to keep fighting Elliott for) and the Chip 'n Stick pack. They bring that extra dimension on a project that really takes it to the next level. I had to use the robot rubber charm for sure on the top page. Elliott is constantly pretending to be a robot in this laundry basket. I'm not sure if a day goes by where I don't find the contents dumped so he can play with it.

I decided to go with two pages in order to adequately show off the different papers in this kit. Here is Elliott with his favorite robot over the summer. It used to move its arms and walk but that lasted about three days.

Make sure you head on over to the ScrapbookSteals page today to get this kit. It's a one day deal and you don't want to miss it! And if you want to play along with my sketch make sure you go to the blog post to see it and find out how to link up your page.