I teach an AP Art class and if you know anything about AP classes you always have about 2 weeks left after they take their tests so in AP Art we do a little bookmaking and each student makes their own sketchbook that they can fill up through out the summer. Here are a few examples of books that I made with them where I used Bo Bunny and Authentique paper as the cover. This paper is perfect for the cover because it is sturdy and durable (Plus it looks really nice). After I got them done here at the school I took them home and Heather and I added some fun things to to finish them off.

With this one we just used some foil and stamped it with Spellbinders Floral Set, sanded the surface so you can see the texture a little better, cut it out , and glued it on.

 

 

 

 

For this one we just cut out the number from a page in The Sweetest Thing paper stack by My Minds Eye and added some pearls.

 

 

 

 

 

And on the last one we felt like if we added anything to it it would make it too busy so just left it as it was.

 

 

 

 

 

These books are a lot of fun and you can use them for more than just sketchbooks so give one a try and make yourself a journal, notebook, or anything else you need a book to take notes in.

Recipe:

14501819: Bo Bunny-Key Lime Notes

14001643: Bo Bunny-Mama-Razzi Photo Booth

REN005: Authentique- Transform

St1030: My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing

657813: Sizzix-Free Fall Floral Set

MM1-002: Spellbinders- Foil Pack 2

4040: Want2Scrap- LeCreme Pearls

 

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

This sweet Magnolia card features Magnolia Stamps Tilda with Little Pocket stamp. This Tilda fits me, my daughter, and grand daughter. Long blond hair, half girly-girl and half tom-boy (I was more tom-boy). I still prefer jeans and t-shirt over a dress any day of the week and if you give me flowers, please make sure the roots are attached, so I can dig in the dirt and plant them in my yard, but my girls are a little more girly girl than me.

I made this card for my sweet little grand daughter who is moving to Dallas, Texas with her family this week. Even though she is only 2 1/2, I want to send her off with a note from Grandma. You know how it is….

Ya’ll are familiar with her mommy. Stacy is Cut@Home Blogger and my only daughter, so I am thrilled that we will still be able to hear from her every week and see her projects, but I will miss them all so much!

Okay, before I get so teared up that I can type, let’s get a move on to the card!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product recipe:

Cardstock
10017488 Bo Bunny Doubledot Very Vintage
WL13 Magnolia Tilda with Little Pocket
89379 American Crafts Dots Ribbon-brown
62831 American Crafts Chromatix Markers Set
101 Scor-Pal V.3
S5-175 Spellbinders A2 Locking Loops
s5-172 Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B
Wax paper

This was my first time using the A.C. Chromatix Markers set and I had so much fun! They worked great (for my first time). I’m sure I will improve my coloring skill after some practice, but they are smooth and I was ticked with the shading. If you are interested in trying these out, you can find them HERE.

I think Magnolia stamps are perfect for little girls, or even the little girl inside the big girls! There is just something sweet and innocent about them that is very appealing. I know my little grand daughter will like this card because it is PINK!

I will be sending my daughters family off this week, so wish me luck! I wish I could call someone to shut off the water in my eyes, but I don’t think it is possible. I will just have to really dig into projects to keep my mind off of it for a while!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie

Father’s Day is just around the corner and I know you’re wanting to get that special man something wonderful. This is where the Heartfelt Creations Sweet Serenity Collection comes into play. Yes, at first glance, this paper does NOT look masculine in any way, shape, or form, but I promise that you can make it manly with a twist of fancy…ahem…dare I say fancy and manly in the same sentence? You betcha!

I don’t know about you, but my Father is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. I think I may have mentioned this on more than one occasion. Impossible. Since I will be in the middle of moving and unloading boxes in my new Texas home, I wanted something easy to send to him that I know he can get what he wants. What does that mean? Yes, you’re right. A giftcard. Gift cards are a little impersonal, so let’s get this decorative holder going to show that you really do think of him and spend time on his gifts (although you don’t have to spend hours). Start with your QuicKuts Pocket Envelope, make it snazzy, and walah! Father’s Day complete.

 

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

DC0404 – QuicKutz Pocket Envelope

7501 – Want2Scrap – Swirls Rhinestones Black

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

Black Ink

CR-03745 – JustRite Summer Words Stamps

Also in this beautiful collection comes the Vintage floret stamp, which I couldn’t pass up in making a card. This is just incredibly gorgeous and so fun to make. It looks like you’ve spent a ton of time, but really haven’t because the product does all the work for you. I like to color in the details on stamps like these to give it more color and dimension. I used a fine tip marker to make the flowers pop and draw more attention to the center. Also a great Father’s Day card idea!

 

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

HCPC3522 – Vintage Floret Frae Precut Set

HCD 731 – Heartfelt Creations Decorative Leafy Frame

HCPC 3523 – Feathered Friends Precut Set

HCPC-3524 – Butterfly and Bunny Precut Set

DC0284 – QuicKuts Nesting Butterflies

6046 – Baby Bling Rhinestones

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Black Ink

Sharpie

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

 

Here is our Clowning Around page layout that you can use for all the clowns in your family. Heather and I made 13 of these pages because Heather is part of a scrapbook exchange. With this exchange they get together every three months (Girls Night) and they each get one page from everyone else. It is really nice because she gets fresh ideas and has a bunch of pages that she just needs to add the pictures.

This layout was a lot of fun and even better when we found these pictures or our kids clowning around. We used DCWV’s the Kidlet Stack because it had this great paper that we thought liked like the circus. We also used a lot of bling because when we got it done it just felt like it was missing something, I am sure you have done that before so if that ever happens just grab some rhinestones from Want2Scrap and it can really finish off a layout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heather loves this exchange because she gets a lot of pages out of it, a girls night out, and it keeps her scrapbooking. If you don’t do something like this just find a few friends that scrapbook and see if they would like to do it and you will be surprised how quickly it will grow.

 

Recipe:

PS-005-00365: DCWV-The Kidlet Stack

4038: Want2Scrap- Baby Bling Rhinestones Brown

2267: Want2Scrap- Rhinestones Red

330055: Hero Arts- Stepping Stone Alphabet

 

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

If you would like to see step by step how I put this card together, then you are welcome to watch the following video!

Get ready to discover some more enchanting new products from Graphic 45  gorgeous new Steampunk Spells collection!

Today will show you the fun embellishments with Chipboard Tags, stickers and stamps! You’ll be able to brew up lots of Halloween projects in no time at all!

Steampunk Spells Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Chipboard Die-Cut 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Chipboard Die-Cut 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Cling Stamp 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Cling Stamp 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Cling Stamp 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Steampunk Spells Banners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Steampunk Spells Flowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steampunk Spells Tags & Pockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take a look at these projects from the G45 design team! As usual, they have surpassed any of our expectations! All I can say is WOW!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find the Steampunk Spells  currently in our Pre-Order section!

Thanks!

Carrie

Now available for pre-order is the Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells Collection Paper! This fanciful collection is bursting with bright and complimentary colors of cerulean blue, antiqued ivory, hues of rust and orange, all against a black autumn sky. Let us take you on a vintage voyage filled with mechanical marvels, florals, and glorious gears. Filled with images of moonlit owls, hot air balloons mid-flight, and cobwebbed clocks that Tick-Tock, this collection will make Halloween an event to celebrate the year through! This whimsical new collection includes 12 beautiful double-sided papers, 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, sticker sets, stamps and introducing three new cardstock embellishments, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, and Banners. Along with a 6×6 paper pad including 36 sheets with coordinating Patterns and Solids. Let us put a spell on you with Steampunk Spells!

Steampunk Spells

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fanciful Floral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clockworks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Voyage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Marvels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nevermore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tick-Tock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witching Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frightful Folly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totally Wicked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you join us tomorrow when we will brew up the embellishments for this collection!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie

If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to make an adorable card, then look no further. A Little Note by Hero Arts is just what you need. The pre-decorated cards allow you to take about 10 seconds to add a stamp and you’re on your way. You can use 4 different messages with that same card, which is a beautiful thing when you’re in a hurry for a all-occasion card. These are very self explanatory, so I made one card with just the stamp:

 

I also wanted to spruce it up a little and add some embellishments, so I stuck with coordinating paper colors and the adorable American Craft Dear Lizzy Ribbon (which made all the difference). It’s amazing how much the cute-ness factor increases with just a little ribbon!

    

 

I also wanted to do a card with some dies, so I took out the second love of my life, Spellbinders Blossom Five, and added it to a birthday card I’ve needed to make for weeks. All four of these cards took me about 10 mintues. SO easy!

 

Products used:

CK217- Hero Arts A little Note kit

S4-370 – Spellbinders Blossom Five

89375 – American Crafts Dear Lizzy Ribbon

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

TIM32861 – Festive Berries

Cardstock

Black Ink Pad

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

We got some foil on our last order and they made such fun and easy Mothers Day cards. If you have forgotten about Mothers Day, first off shame on you, but here is an idea for some last minute ideas for a card. We used Spellbinders #2 foil packs which have 5 different color choices that really work with the Mothers Day feel but you can get them in all sorts of colors and even natural metal colors so check them out. Just start with a background pattern or color and fold your card. Next use some kind of texture folder, we used Spellbinders Framed Lables 18 and Crafts-Two’s Tulip Window. With the blue one we just used it straight as it came out of the folder but on the pink one we lightly sanded the surface which took off the paint on the texture which emphasizes the pattern. One little helpful hint on these just throw a sheet of wax paper between the foil and the folder so it comes out really slick. Add a few stamps on the front and add the bling and you are ready to give to the mothers in your life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well I hope all you mothers have a happy Mothers Day and again I hope this helps all you procrastinators (me included) wish the mothers in your life a happy day.

 

Recipe:

MM1-002: Spellbinders-Foil Pack #2

REN009: Authentique-Renew

E3D-006: Spellbinders 3D M-Bossibilities- Framed Labels 18

CL649: Hero Arts- Remember Your kindness

CG445: Hero Arts- Big Words

CTFD3051: Crafts-Too- Tulip Window

PS-005-00265: DCWV- The Kidlet Stack

TIM34933: Tim Holtz- Peacock Feathers

TIM34995: Tim Holtz- Picked Raspberries

2160: Want2Scrap: Mother of Pearl Rhinestone

2162: Want2Scrap- Lavender pearls

American Crafts- Premium Ribbon

 

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Doug and Heather

News flash! We are bringing on new, hot Hero Arts Ink Daubers! This is super exciting news, because these new Ink Daubers are the ideal tool for bringing color to paper. They use popular premium Dye and Shadow Inks in a new way! Made with a water-based ink, they are good for use with stencils and stamps. They hold one ounce and have a cotton tip that delivers a bold and even wash of color.

The colors are:

AD001 Neon Pink
AD002 Neon Orange
AD003 Neon Yellow
AD004 Neon Green
Ad005 Neon Purpe
AD006 Neon Blue
AD007 Pale Tomato
AD008 Butter Cup
AD009 Field Greens
AD010 Tide Pool
AD011 Cup O’ Joe
AD012 Wet Cement

You can see them all and order yours HERE, but below is a sneak peak of the color pallet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can’t wait to get me some of these! Trust me, I am so giddy it is all I can do to blog about it! At $6.29 ea. this is a great deal! As you know, we mark down ALL of our products below retail price, so you save on every item! Well, no more talk,  I am off to shop, but first, I want to leave you with a fun cartoon that was passed on to me. I know all you scrapbookers will appreciate it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

We are pleased this week to introduce Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Collection. This collection includes 2 dies: the Gift Ensemble die (yes, you can make a fancy box with this die!) and the Sun Kissed Fleur die which cuts out 10 different flowers at a time! How’s that for value?

The paper collection, called Sun Kissed Collection, comes in vibrant aquas and oranges and fades to light greens and yellows. You also have a wonderful selection of floral stamps to choose from which coordinate with the paper.To see the full collection click HERE.

Let’s go ahead and take a look at the paper, dies and some projects which the H.C. Design Team have created to show you what can be done with this collection. It is a wonderful collection for scrapbooking weddings & anniversaries or beautiful keepsake cards and altered projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope that you have enjoyed viewing this collection. I know I sure did! To see more inspiring projects, you can go to Heartfelt Creations blog HERE! Thank you DT for sharing your talent and ideas!

You should enjoy this video with Emma Lou, Creative Director at H.C. showing this collection!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It’s getting to be that time of year for sneak peaks, and today we will start off with Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazaar Sneak Peak!

Wander through a lush landscape of brilliant color and exotic patterns with Bohemian Bazaar! This collections explores a fresh color palette including lemon yellow, lime green, tangerine orange, Mediterranean blue, and Hibiscus pink all on a canvas of white sandy beach ivory. You will feel transported to a warmer climate, a completely colorful escape full of dazzling delights! This new collection from Graphic 45 will include 8 double-sided papers, 1 hybrid alphabet & sticker sheet, 1 sheet of chipboard tags, cardstock tags and pockets, and 8×8 and 12×12 paper pads that will have three of each sheet, a total of 24 sheets. Enjoy the vivid splendor of Bohemian Bazaar!

Let’s not waste any more time and get right to the paper point!

Bohemian Bazaar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Nights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Splendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mystical Masterpiece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opulent Sunset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dazzling Delights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lap of Luxury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kaleidoscope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moving on to the matching embellishments:

Bohemian Bazaar Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bohemian Bazaar Chipboard Die-Cuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an array of vibrant color to start off your summer! Any project, layout or card you do with these will literally pop! I think this collection will be perfect for my Mexican Cruise photos, or to do layouts of my tropical dive trips! There are just so many fun things I can think of already. What about you?

**These products will be available for Pre-Order the week of May 13th on our website!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Alright folks, you have ONE week until Mother’s Day, so here’s is another Mother’s Day Gift Album idea. This is actually going to Grandma from my two cuties, so you can really make this for any lovely woman in your life. First off, if you’re reading this blog looking for a Mother’s Day idea, let me tell you, most women (at least the one’s I know) love thoughtful, homemade gifts from their children. Sure, you can flower her with roses (and by all means do so if you’d like), but gift her something from those children that they can help make! It’s fun, it’s personal, and it will make her heart melt.

First off, you need to choose your album. Want2Scrap has a plethora of different albums and what they’re made out of. I used a Mixed Media Album because I liked that it had different chipboard/paper/medias to offer. I’m so glad I went with this because I was able to use my imagination more and my kids were able to get their hands dirty as well! I wasn’t sure what to do with the corrugated…until I saw fingerpaints! I had her create a 2 year old masterpiece and she really liked the bumps. I had them stamp their hands on the canvas and they got to play with magic marker for another picture. I know they were in heaven as they excitedly ruined two marker heads. I’m glad they did.

After you’ve chosen your album, it’s time to choose your paper! I love the DCWV line (ok…I just love paper), but they have so many options to choose from that you can’t go wrong.

* Adhere the paper to the album FIRST, and then cut it out! I suggest using a craft knife (especially if you have an intricate album) but using scissors works great too! This makes the paper fit the chipboard better.

I used some of the new QuicKutz dies that cut AND emboss! They are so cute! They are super easy to use and I love that they don’t get stuck in the die; they just pop right out! Easy. When you’re dong with your paper/ dies, embellish that puppy up! Want2Scrap Bling and American Craft Ribbon (SO adorable!) are the perfect ways to add SO MUCH pizzaz to any project.

HAVE FUN with it and it will be awesome!

  

        

Products used:

1202 - Want2Scrap Stepping Stones Album

PS-005-00283 – DCWV Blue Citrus 12×12 Paper

S5-1756 – Spellbinders Labels Twenty -Nine

CL544 – Hero Arts Big Ticket Stamps

DC0468 – QuicKutz Flowers

DC0469 – QuicKutz Flutter

DC0284 – QuicKutz Nesting Butterflies

658502 – Sizzix Flower, Daisy

2163-  Want2Scrap Steel Blue Pearls

2063 - Want2Scrap Baby Blue Rhinestones

2294 - Want2Scrap Gun Metal Pearls

4055 - Want2Scrap B.Y.O.B. 1

TIM32830 – Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon

TIM20257 - Tim Holtz Weathered Wood

TIM32861 - Tim Holtz Festive Berries

89357 – American Crafts Dear Lizzy Ribbon

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Glitter

Sharpies

Happy Mother’s Day to all those wonderful Mothers and Grandmothers out there!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

 

 

Mothers Day is coming up pretty quick so what better gift could you give her than an album full of pictures of her children? Unfortunately I can’t give this one to Heather because she made half of it but take a few minutes and make one for the mother you have in your life. We had these pictures that grandma took as they played cowboy (and cowgirl) at their house. These Albums from Want2Scrap are really fun to put together and they have so many different styles to choose from. Sometimes it is nice to get a break from doing page layouts that are not the usual size, it allows you to approach it a little different than you normally do. We also used a lot of different papers but took a lot of them from Teresa Collins He Said She Said pack which includes so many different papers, embellishments, and anything else you might need to jazz up a page. Take a look:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well mothers I hope you all a Happy mothers Day!

 

Recipe:

1670- Want2Scrap: Wanted for Stealing Hearts Album

HSS132- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (He Said)

HSS172- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (She Said)

LOV010- Authentique: Lovely Collection

MS-003-00108- DCWV:A Guilded Orchard Matstack

MS-003-00107- DCWV: A Type of Art Matstack

4500638- Graphic 45: French Country Collection

ST1030- My Minds Eye: The Sweetest thing

TIM32823-Tim Holtz: Distress Ink Gathered Twigs

Flower Embelishments

 

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Doug and Heather

Have you ever wanted to emboss a layout but didn’t know how you would do a whole sheet? Well, now you can emboss an 8 1/2 x 11″ sheet of paper or cardstock using a few larger Spellbinders M-Bossabilities! The larger folders SKU # begins with EG. These larger dies have patterns on both sides just like the smaller sizes.

EG-002 Dainty Dots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EG-003 Garden Lattice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EG-001 Graduated Dots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used the Dainty Dots and Garden Lattice to emboss the blue and pink backgrounds for my double page layout. It gave dimension and detail to the backgrounds by simply putting a sheet of cardstock in the embossing folder and running it through my Grand Calibur. BTW- you do need to have a Grand Calibur or other machine with a minimum opening of 8 1/2 x 11″.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because I needed 12 x 12″ pages, I placed the embossed cardstock on 12 x 12″ sheets of cardstock, but the white backing made the cardstock pop! Yes, this is me and my adorable grandchildren visiting a duck pond. They LOVE the ducks!

Again, I kept my layout clean and simple to give focus to the photos. I used strips of pattern paper, buttons and QuicKutz Detailz dies for embellishments.  QuicKutz Detailz are specifically designed to cut and emboss, but you can stencil with these as well! You can view all of the Detailz dies HERE. I used DC0465- Banners and DC0467-Flags  on my layout.

Make sure you have a good adhesive to adhere items to your embossed paper, otherwise it won’t stick to the raised surface! I used glue dots on my photos and embellishments and 1/4″ Scor-Tape on the ribbon for the banners. Worked great!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie