Papercraft Haven and More

If you have missed the past two days posts which started this whole project, you can start here  first, and then for day two you can either scroll down from this post if you came directly to the blog, or go here  for day two!  This has by far been one of the funnest projects I have done in a long time!  Different than some of the albums I have done, and more special because of the pictures I used!  So, lets get started in today's idea!   Supplies used: Stampin' Up papers - 2 sided for background and plain for matting  Sizzix die cuts - circle, flower, 2 different styles of hearts  , daisy Punches - flower, small sun Buttons Stamps - 8 various sayings Black ink pad Black detail embossing powder Top left Top right Directions: **Note - created the same way you created day 2's layout! Step one:  Taking one of the 6 x 6 sheets with your photo matted on it, start to decide the various hearts and flowers you w...

Today is day two in a series of posts using the supplies listed below!  We started yesterday by getting the papers selected, the die cuts done, and the stamped images done - to prepare for today's and tomorrow's post!  The finished project is located at my desk - I love to see pictures of my family as I am getting things done!  Today's post is all about finishing up this project!   Supplies used: Stampin' Up papers - 2 sided for background and plain for matting  Sizzix die cuts - circle, flower, 2 different styles of hearts  , daisy Punches - flower, small sun Buttons Stamps - 8 various sayings Black ink pad Black detail embossing powder Top Left Top Right Directions: Step one:  Taking one of the 6 x 6 sheets with your photo matted on it, start to decide the various hearts and flowers you want to put on the pages.  Randomly place them where they look best for you, overlapping each of the die cut shapes.  ...

The next few days will be a series of posts - using the supplies listed below - with the finished designs shared in the next 2 days, so make sure to check back!   Supplies used: Stampin' Up papers - 2 sided for background and plain for matting  Sizzix die cuts - circle, flower, 2 different styles of hearts  , daisy Punches - flower, small sun Buttons Stamps - 8 various sayings Black ink pad Black detail embossing powder Today we are going to prep for the projects we will do for the next 2 days!  This way you can pick out the perfect supplies and stamps to go with your project!  For me personally, I love the papers I selected from Stampin' Up - as well as the cardstock to match!  For me personally, it truly takes the guess work out of everything, and allows me to create - and not worry about the items I am using together. Today's directions: Step one:  Pick out your papers you are planning on using, making sure everything matches!  A...

Baby card with balloon die cuts       I like to use die cuts - this is the Sizzix balloon die cut that comes with two balloons on it - the longer one and the more round one.  Die cuts like this are great to use as they can be customized to different projects and things - the baby card could be changed to blue for a boy, or yellows and greens for a baby that has not yet arrived!        You can then take that same die cut and change it to a traditional birthday creation, such as the card that is below!  I also used the same type of papers and things on a gift bag - to keep everything matching and looking good together.  For me, there is nothing worse than presenting something and the items like the gift bag and card don't match...or at least coordinate well together!      Card with balloons and present die cuts        Die cuts like this - whether you get a machine like a Sizzix, or you get an ...

     I love using die cuts in my pages and cards, along with punches that are in the same type of theme, such as Grandma's Dresser layout pictured above.  I love using scraps of paper in order to make the creation truly one of a kind.  I don't like to spend a ton of money on my creations, so for me, using punches and die cuts help to make things a lot better for your money!        By using buttons, punches and die cuts together, you see how truly unique this type of look can bring you - just by using different colors of die cuts that match the layout you are creating.  I also used alphabet stamps to create the title, embossed in Silver in order to match the eyelets in the corner.  The colors of the flowers are all different, only using scraps for what I did.        For the card here,  you can see I used the same die cut as in the above layout, only for a basic note card instead!  I used bright colo...

     Merry Christmas and Welcome to the Homemade Christmas Gift Blog Hop. Today we have 10 fabulous crafters who are going to share some of their ideas for Homemade Christmas gifts. What is better than making something personalized for someone you love.  So sit back and enjoy.  And make sure you come back to see what they’ve created on both days.   1. Carla-   http://racincrafts.blogspot.com 3. Jackie -  http://papermoments.blogspot.com/ 4. Erin -  http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/ 5. JulieK-  http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/ 6.  Barbara B-  http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/ 7.  Lynda -  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ 8. Ashley -  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com 9. Gina -  http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/              For my idea today, I am sharing one of my mini albums, in which you can r...

**Please note, there are two hops today - if you are here for the  Christmas Card & Cookies Blog Hop, see the post below.**      Merry Christmas and Welcome to the Homemade Christmas Gift Blog Hop. Today we have 9 fabulous crafters who are going to share some of their ideas for Homemade Christmas gifts. What is better than making something personalized for someone you love.  So sit back and enjoy.  And make sure you come back to see what they’ve created on both days. 1. Carla-   http://racincrafts.blogspot.com 3. Jackie -  http://papermoments.blogspot.com/ 4. Erin -  http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/ 5. JulieK-  http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/ 6.  Barbara B-  http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/ 7.  Lynda -  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ 8. Ashley -  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com 9. Gina -  http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/ ...

Christmas in July Blog Hop 7/22 – 7/25      Welcome to my first ever Memories in Tyme Christmas in July blog hop!!!   After going to my first blog hop recently, I knew I needed to host my own hop this month for people to start to look at Christmas!  The economy is hard right now, what better way to save money by making wonderful things for your friends and family instead of spending a ton of money you don’t have!  Plus if you spend a bit of time and money each month, things will not be so hard at the end!  Everyone has been working really hard on things this month, and we all hope you enjoy all the fun ideas we are sharing with you!!         Participants are:  Lynda:  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ Kimmarie  -   http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/ Kari -  http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/ Elsa -   http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/ ...

Monthly event planner It's that time again.....time to look at the upcoming events that you have in your life for the next 6 weeks...   Whether you have birthday's, weddings, showers, or fun summertime events planned, grab your calendar and start to look at what you need to make, purchase, send off, or what have you!        Our economy really stinks right now, I've been living it for a long time... and learned a few things along the journey until now.  Take time to look at what you have going on so you can get started on things early - instead of at the last minute...  Start to look at the calendar for things you need to deal with until the end of August!  This way, you can start getting things you need to - put together in order to get things completed on time!   My main problem in life - (I am so like my mom) - I procrastinate - and pretty soon, what I "wanted" to do - doesn't get done because I didn't spend the time to ge...

       When it comes to Christmas - do you painstakingly take time in each and every small detail, from the parties, to the gifts, to the cards you send out each year?  I know I don't...and each year, the gifts either aren't finished in time, or they don't get sent, or I just didn't get along with my family enough to be able to send them much of anything - you get what you give or so they say!  This year - I am spending time THIS MONTH in making some of the things I need for that fun event...and planning the cards I want to do, the mini album projects, and the gifts for people...all to make this years Christmas a funner one than last years was!   From a fun framed page that is customized for everyone, to the cards I send out... each item is being made with love, detail and attention!          In this layout, I used darker colors of red and green, with bits of gold for the accent color, and a bit of ivory to make it all pop....

       With Christmas here in less than 6 months - this month will be spent sharing with you card ideas, a few layout ideas, ways you can give gifts, as well as gift ideas you can give to your friends and family.  Times are hard right now for everyone, spending the time making a one of a kind gift for someone not only helps the pocket book, but also helps when you have a lot of things you can use already - just stashed away!  Plus when you make a present for someone, it is truly a gift from the heart made specifically for that person!        Through out this month I will be giving you reminder posts - to start to look at what you need to purchase, parties you need to plan for, baking you need to do, or even gifts you need to make.  That way - you are not caught at the beginning of December having to figure out what you need or want to make, but not having enough time to do it all!  I am sure some of you already do a bit of thi...

     When I first started "creating", it was with rubber stamps and making cards - my first project was my daughters birth announcements almost 21 years ago.  I collected a boat load of stamps I just thought I needed...(and haven't used much), as well as cardstock, patterned paper, books, and what ever else I could find.  Scrapbooking was not much better - collecting every supply known to man kind, but not knowing what to do with all of the stuff I had bought in the first place.  I really thought God had a contest going on - 'she who dies with the most scrapbook or rubber stamps WINS', buying everything instead of learning what to do with all of it!!!        Sometimes creating is all about playing around to achieve a certain "look" and feel for the project...other times it is all about taking that sketch and making sure your project is perfect - depending on the project itself.    When I first started stamping I struggled with...