ScrapbookSteals.com Blog Hop!

Happy Friday!  I am excited to be a stop along the Scrapbook Steals' May blog hop.  ScrapbookSteals.com is one of my go to websites for scrapbook supplies.  When Melodee said we would be working with twine my heart skipped a beat.  My heart skipped another beat when I was told it was Two Berry Creative Twine with two colors!  

I ended up making ornaments using twine balls.  What?  I know it is a little strange, but my mind has been on Christmas with all the snow we received this Spring.   Here are a few pictures of the finished ornaments.

{This picture was taken when the skies was grey, which is why you see the variance in colors.  The twine is really the color in the next two pictures}

The ornaments are just darling.  The twine rolls have 300 feet of twine, this is an inexpensive and quick way to use up some twine and get a head start to the holidays.  I still have over half of the twine left and plan on making a decor item for my daughters room using the same concept.  I will wrap the twine around larger balloons, add a few butterflies for detail and hang them from her ceiling.
  

Enter to win a $20 ScrapbookSteals.com gift code:

Visit each of the designers’ blogs and leave a comment at every stop along the way (including this post). Be this month’s random lucky winner by leaving a comment on one of the six blogs!  Now let's getting hopping!

1. ScrapbookSteals 
2. Memorable Scraps - Neela Nalam
3. Want Less Create More - Judy Stech (You are here - leave a comment!)
4. Alison Day Designs - Alison Day 
5. Scrappin' Chaos - Charity Hotrum
6. Stephanie's Scrap World - Stephanie Umpleby

You have until 11:59 PM MT on Sunday, May 5th, to comment. Have a great time hopping!

Wait!  One last item I need to mention.  ScrapbookSteals.com is hosting National Scrapbook Day Celebration with 4 Challenges  Here is the second challenge:  

Challenge #2 - Your favorite song...now

Create a layout inspired by your favorite song right now.  It could be an old favorite or a new one.  It could be the title of your layout or mentioned in the journaling.  Think of Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" and create a layout of a loved one.  Or maybe it's Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" and a layout dedicated to your kids.  Check out all of the challenges here:  National Scrapbook Day Celebration

Whew!  I hope you found some inspiration and remember to leave a comment!

5 Minute Cards

Here are a couple of cards I whipped up in 5 minutes with my March CT Kit.

Thanks for looking!

 

 

The Paper Girls - Challenge #30

Good Morning!  I am hosting the challenge over at The Paper Girls this week.  The challenge is travel.  I am trying to wrap up the few remaining layouts of our Mount Rushmore road trip from a few years ago and thought this would be some motivation for me to work on the album.  Here is my layout:

All products used, except the ink, were My Minds Eye.  The ink was American Girl crafts.  Thanks for looking.  For details on how to play along with The Paper Girls, please check out our blog!  Have a great week.

Another layout using my March Citrus Twist Kit.  When I was looking for a kit club, I was really selective.  I wanted to choose a club that was close to my style.  I did not want a bunch of uninspiring products arriving at my doorstep.  I am glad I went with CT.  I can easily mix in my stash to create a layout.  It is nice to be using up products and getting pages done.  I've used about half of the March kit to date.  I figure I have either a mini album base or 2-3 more layouts to create.  I am leaning towards creating an Xavier mini album or Smash-style book.


Supplies used:
March Citrus Twist Kit
Studio Calico - Mister Huey's, Hexagon Mask, Butterflies
October Afternoon: Mini Markets
American Crafts: Knock-out Punch

Joy

One of my favorite collections was Lilac House by Fancy Pants.  I've used this collection for a lot of layouts, cards and even a home decor item.  I was down to just hoarded scraps.  I took out the last bits and pieces and started layering the papers.  The layout really built itself.  I added some splatters of mists and inks and punched out some butterflies.  I am still debating on adding something to the little tag, but I may just leave it blank.  Thanks for looking.

 

Products used:
Fancy Pants - Lilac House
October Afternoon - Sprinklers
Tim Holtz - Distress Stain
Martha Stewart - Butterfly punch
May Arts - Twine
American Crafts - white cardstock

Dear Lizzy Class

I've been slowly finishing projects from Scrapfest and wanted to share them.  These two layouts were part of a class taught by Elizabeth Kratchner, aka Dear Lizzy.  I've been a fan of her paper collections for a long time.  I enjoyed listening to her creative thought process.  I appreciate how she added a lot of texture to these layouts - burlap, pearls, popped up stickers, ribbon, and layers and layers of paper.  I have even used bits and pieces from her class on other layouts and projects.  Thanks for looking.

 

 

With Love and Hugs

A sympathy card.  I made a couple for the sharing/caring committee at Ella's school and kept a couple for my stash.  I am trying to use my distress inks more.  They really are easy to layer and blend together.   

 

Products used:
American Crafts - Classics collection
Tim Holtz- Distress Ink
Unity Stamp - with sympathy kit