Papercraft Haven and More

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...

I love making cards, especially note cards with nothing on the inside of the card, but instead a place where I am able to write up something to the person directly!  I might use it as a way to say thank you, or a way to say I am sorry...depending on the person getting it!  For a basic card, here are a few tips - and ideas to get you started!   **Tip**  As you are picking out products you like, look at alternatives to help you save money - such as templates, punches, and die cut machines over stickers, die cuts and rub-ons that you can only use once.   With these first set of cards shown, I used a simple butterfly die cut from Sizzix , you have your choice of quite a few different styles in the link above!  If you don't have a machine, I would really look at Sizzix to start with, especially if you are on a budget!  You can see in the next two cards how the butterflies are the same, just in a different color - with the background paper being what is ...

Welcome to Memories in Tyme Blog Hop - where you will find all things relating to Spring!  This is my favorite time of year - the leaves are starting to come out - we've all been hibernating all winter in the cold...so now it's time to do some fun Spring projects!!!  You will be sure to find layouts, cards, decor and more with these seriously talented ladies...   Since you are at the beginning, lets get started with the project!!!    This was one of the funnest cards I have made in a long time, made again - with scraps left over from other projects!  To complete this card, I used the following supplies: Scraps of paper from other projects Happy Birthday saying White stamp pad White embossing powder 3D flowers  Buttons for the middle Border punch of your choice Step one:  Start with the background piece - stamp the image and emboss in white powder.  Set aside.   Step two:  Take the brown strip and start to punch down ...

Welcome to Memories in Tyme Blog Hop - where you will find all things relating to Spring!  This is my favorite time of year - the leaves are starting to come out - we've all been hibernating all winter in the cold...so now it's time to do some fun Spring projects!!!  You will be sure to find layouts, cards, decor and more with these seriously talented ladies...   Since you are at the beginning, lets get started with my project!!!     I started out making cards oh so long ago...I love going back to my beginnings and see what I can do with cards in today's market instead of 20 years ago!  My skills have taken off, and it doesn't take me too much time to make a fun card!  So, this weekend I am sharing some brand new Spring related cards you can make for anyone!   This card turned out so cute...and very simple too!  I love combining stamps with other type of things in order to make something that is truly one of a kind.  Both of thes...

      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 ...