Papercraft Haven and More

Sympathy Card Sympathy cards are never any fun to make, given the reason you are making the card in the first place!  I finally found a stamp set I love to use that allows me to create a lot of different cards with one set, including sympathy cards!!!  Stampin' Up is my favorite place to purchase stamps and ink pads as they have quality products, in a ton of themes!!!!  I am sure you will find what you are attracted to, from stamps to ink pads... no matter what company you end up going with!!!   Supplies used: Sympathy stamps Ink pads to match paper used Card w/envelope Various flower die cuts Vine w/leaves die cut Large sun punch Small sun and circle punch Border punch Papers (I used Stampin' Up) As I start my cards, I usually pick out more than enough stuff to create with, supply wise I mean - such as: Papers I want to work with Stamps I want to use for the project Any ink pads to match the papers  If ...

When you purchase a stamp, there are different things you should ask yourself before you buy it...   Is it a stamp you can use over and over again, or is it just for one use only?  (Birthday vs invitation) Do you have other stamps you can pair with this "one" you are buying?   Madge is that "one" stamp that I can use in different ways, just by the sayings and papers I used.  One is a birthday card, one is a friendship card, and one says "is it coffee yet"!  Madge is awesome!!!   A small saying stamp - can also be used in different ways!  One was embossed and left square - the other two rounded corners!  Different colors of background papers used from my background papers from other projects!    I have had this stamp (from Close To My Heart) for quite a long time now (since the 90's)!  It is the kind of stamp I have used with oval shaped (for Easter Baskets), down to hearts inside the basket, down to flowers!...

When it comes to creating - I keep most ALL of my scraps of paper.  I have some scraps that I used at least 15 years ago - STILL in my stash in case I need this particular piece!  As we all know, papers come and go depending on the company, season, themes and colors!  Living in Utah while I did - it was really nice to be able to go to the Scrapbook Expo to spend money on paper and supplies! If you scroll down to yesterday's post, you will see where it all started - and the projects I have made (with a couple of links) that sparked the cards you will see today!  You will need: Supplies needed: 4 card bases w/envelopes 4 different stamp sayings Black ink pad Scraps of paper from other projects Die cuts 3D flowers Adhesive Directions: Step one:  Using your scraps of paper, start to pick out the pieces you want for each card.  Adhere them to the base of the card.    Step two:  Stamp the 4 sayings on scrap paper, trimming fo...

Last week we started talking about making your own handmade cards in this post, check it out if you missed it!  I included a very easy card idea using cardstock, scraps of paper and a simple sticker to create a beautiful card!  Each week we will bring you easy card ideas for you to recreate, using basic scrapbook supplies and a few rubber stamps!   Using die cuts, along with rubber stamps or rub-on's, adding your scraps of paper for the backgrounds, will help you create your own style of cards to give to your friends and family, instead of a store bought card. You can see these two birthday cards - I used the same Sizzix die cut for both cards, but each of the cards look totally different because of the papers used!   I added a bit of floss to the yellow card, and ribbon to the polka dot card, making each turn out totally different!  The yellow card has a rub-on saying, while the polka dot card is embossed with white embossing powder.  So you can see, ...

**Robin is having problems with her blog, please go to Pam's blog but check back to  see if Robin's is fixed yet!**   Welcome to our Scraps to Treasure Team's Birthday Blog Hop - if you are just showing up here today, make sure you go back to the beginning at Robin's blog  because the beginning is best anyway - and she has a great scrapbooking goodie to give away!!  If you are here from Lucy's blog - you are totally at the right place!    If you need the line up - you got it here:   Robin S. -   http:// scrapandchat.blogspot.com/ Pam ~ http://www.scrappletree.com/ Camille ~   http:// shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/ Paula -   http:// preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.c om/ Lissa Marie -   www.somanycrafts.com Lucy ~   http://love2createitall.com/   Lynda ~   http:// memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/  For this hop, and all the Scraps to Treasure Team's hops, you get ideas from us using our scraps l...

Hi!  This is Lynda and I want to welcome you to the Scraps To Treasure Team's Monochromatic Blog Hop.  Our goal at STT is to use up all our scraps and leftover embellishments to create wonderful layouts, cards and other projects.  This month we are doing that using different shades of only one color. If you are here from Lucy, then you are in the right place...but if you've just showed up here to see me - make sure you go back to the beginning with is at Paula's blog listed b elow - because the first is always the best anyway!!! Up for grabs is this RAK from our hostess, Paula at http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com that will be going out to one lucky hopper that is a follower of all the blogs in the hop and has left a comment for each entry. Included in the RAK are: 10 My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Diecuts 2 Basic Grey Bling It On Rubons and Rhinestones 2 Glitz Frosting Bling 1 Martha Stewart Glitter Alphas 1 EK Success Inspirables ...

Each week, you will get at least 1 beginner project idea - whether it is a card, scrapbook layout or gift idea that you can make with little "supplies"!  A great "beginner project" for you to try and create yourself!  Then, move on to other fun ideas that you can make!  Last week, we created a beginner scrapbook layout - make sure you check it out if you are just starting out creating layouts!   For today's project, we are going to create a basic card!  Cards are so much fun - and you can use up a lot of the supplies and leftovers you have from your scrapbook projects in things like cards, tags and bookmarks - which we will be showing you here!   Supplies used: Card base w/envelope Die cuts (balloons) Happy Birthday stamp White ink pad Scraps of paper  Directions:   Step one:  Decide the colors you want for your card - looking at the scrap's of paper you might have available.  I used a white card base, with the pink - and t...

     I have no idea how long I have been blogging, this was my first one...since then, I have 2 more that are not scrapbook/crafting related!  During the course of the next few months - there will be a few changes here - my web site will be revamped, a new Etsy shop opened, and the blog will be moved to the new site!  I am excited for the changes, and look forward to see how things are for my family at the end of the year!!!         So, thank you for the continued support - while I had to take some time off for me!  I discovered I am a lot like my sister, where we both just don't talk a lot when we have things that are bothering us, we internalize more than anything.  I feel so blessed this year - a relationship with her, and starting to heal with family...blessed beyond measure for sure!  That said, I am showing a simple Thank You card today - with a bit of a challenge to you and me both!!!    First the idea's...

      Welcome to our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop -  If you came from Amy Jo then you are in the right place !!!  Now,  if you are just happening upon my blog, then you totally want to go back to the beginning at  Lisa's bog  because the beginning is always the best!  Plus Lisa has gotten a TON of awesome sponsors, so make sure you go back and start at the beginning so you can get signed up for all her great giveaways!!!!  Watch along the way, as some of us will have blog candy to give away too!  Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way: 1. Lisa Pontious ~  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/ 2. Shannon ~  http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog 3. Theresa ~  http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/ 4. Ashley ~  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com 5. Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com 6. Amy Jo ~  http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com ...

     Welcome to our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop -  If you came from Amy Jo then you are in the right place !!!  Now,  if you are just happening upon my blog, then you totally want to go back to the beginning at  Lisa's bog  because the beginning is always the best!  Plus Lisa has gotten a TON of awesome sponsors, so make sure you go back and start at the beginning so you can get signed up for all her great giveaways!!!!  Watch along the way, as some of us will have blog candy to give away too!  Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way: 1. Lisa Pontious ~  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/ 2. Shannon ~  http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog 3. Theresa ~  http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/ 4. Ashley ~  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com 5. Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com 6. Amy Jo ~  http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com 7. Lyn...