Magazine Inspiration Make-Over!!

I picked up the most recent issue of CardMaker, featuring a front cover photo and article by Tim Holtz. I was taken by the beautiful technique of the card on th front - typical beauty created by Tim Holtz!! His card inspired me to pull out my Distress Inks from Ranger and create, what I originally thought of as a beautiful card.



The distress technique, learned from Wendy Veach from Stampers Anonymous 490, was nice with the additional pop of the color from the ribbon, but from second glance, it appears to be too plain.

I know I have this problem all the time, which is why I don't post as much as I like - and knowing that I am my own worst critic, I couldn't bring myself to post this card until I improve the color, or background, or the over all appearance of the card.

Happy to say I did just that!!  After taking a second look at the card - which I had intended to send my mother for mother's day, I KNEW I could do better!

So my second card was that much better!

I used the same elements on this card...just enhanced its appearance with more color, gave a pop to the background and accentuated the color better!!

The second card is attached to acetate, because I couldn't decide what to put it on AND I didn't want to take away from the stamped background of the the card.

Happily I will send this card to MOM for mother's day - and although she'll say "you didn't have to do that," I know she will be proud to have received such a well thought out card!!

I hope everyone's been thinking of the card they want to send their MOM for Mother's Day, and I hope all of your cards are as well received as they want them to be!

Stay inspired and keep creating!

Roseanne

supplies:
Stamps:  Stampin' Up Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel Very Vintage, SU! Stipple Butterfly, Stampendous Thinking of You...
Paper:  the PaperCut Violette Curious Metallic, Art Gone Wild Acetate Sheets
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Archival Ink Coffee, Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink dusty concord, worn lipstick, broken china
Accessories:  Generic Hot pink ribbon, Crystal Stickles

As promised!

As promised, the third of 3 scrapbook layouts!

Scrapbooking with a purpose is essential in getting the job done!  I am glad I bought these three frames...if for no other reason than to keep me going!!

This layout features the t-ball talents of my oldest.  It, of course features his natural swinging ability and base running.  Whether they are pros or still learning, nothing brings a bigger smile to a childs face than a layout that features him or her doing something they're proud of!!

This layout was extremely simple.  I used a paper pack from Close to My Heart - this gave me the ability to have ready matched paper.  I made the base balls by punching circles and adding the faux stitching with marker.  I distressed the balls and the title to age the look a little and to help pop-up the balls...which were adhered with foam tape.  Just a small touch of journaling and an 'All Star' rub on and done!! 

This layout shows how simple photos and embellishments go a long way!!

Thanks for looking!

stay inspired!

Roseanne

To continue with my previous post...and to include all three kids in the fun, I have finished the second of 3 framed scrapbook pages!  This page is especially adorable because it truely captures the fun & sillyness of my middle child.

On this layout, I incorporate a pull tab for journaling.  I like to do this every once in a while because I think that journaling can sometimes detract from the intended focus of the page...in this case the focus is on his adorable little face.

I started with a solid blue background, added 11 X 12 stripe accent, then the polka dots, stars and more stripes - all designer papers are from Bo-Bunny Shabby Princess Collection, with solid red tucked in here & there.  I outlined his name and age with a frame cut using a Quickkutz folder from long ago...I had that sitting in a box- I couldn't throw it away. The buttons -generic, and star clip- making memories, cheeky flat clips, made nice accents to the page and the "so fun" was cut from white card stock, using my cricut and distressed with denim ink from Close to My Heart.  The tag for the journaling card (tucked under the picture) was punched using Stampin' Up! punches.

It seems as though a lot of time and energy went into this page, but actually, it wasn't that difficult - especially considering the subject! :)

I will post the third and final layout soon!  I hope this helps to get you motivated to pull out those pics and get them started.  I felt that this was my way of at least getting to scrap current photos - even though I am notoriously behind on my scrapbooking!

Thanks for looking!!

stay inspired!

Roseanne

Recycling Scraps...

As a working mom, I find it hard to fit it all in as regularly as I want to...for some unknown reason I feel tremendous guilt if I take time for myself when the dishes aren't done, and the laundry is piled up.  This weekend the 'nesting' bug hit me and I got all my chores done and finally felt comfortable going to my craft space and enjoyed every minute of it!

A couple of years ago I went to CK in Des Moines and took a few classes...mostly on scrapping in a minute or on a budget - I don't know about you but my husband always grumbles when I spend more than $20 at Michaels, which I do everytime I go there, so I love it when I can use my supplies on more than one project.  Anyway, one of the classes I took at this convention involved a Creating Keepsakes album in an hour and I came home with extra supplies that I tucked in my paper supplies and forgot about...until today...

I made this layout in less than 20 minutes using those left over supplies and I cannot get over how well it turned out!!  The journaling will be added but I wanted to show & tell!  The frame is one that I bought about a year ago through my friendly Creating Memories demonstrator on discount, because they were on sale - I also bought one for each of the boys in chocolate.  Once I am done with their layouts I will show & tell those too!!

The papers and accents were all part of the album class and absolutely love how this turned out! 

If your afraid of having a one page layout because your scrapbook will not be 'even,' try one anyway...I used to be that way too but got over it quickly when I realized how fast and fun the one page layout can be.  I also gave up on trying to create a matching page for the Got Sketch classes I have taken!  Its alot more work when you have to have those 2 page layouts.

Thanks for looking and happy crafting! 

 



New Additions Are ALWAYS A Blessing!!

Although fall is in the air and it is turning brown and crisp, babies are a blessing all the same!!  Several friends have had additions to their families and it inspired me to make a card or two and I wanted to be sure I shared one. :)

I put this card together using supplies I had on hand...everything is from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

The base is simply whisper white.   I embossed the orchid opulence (light lavendar) with a cuttlebug embossing folder and added dazzling diamonds with a glue pen.  I punched the scalloped circle in whisper white and added a pixie pink punched circle.  Baby  is from Lovely Labels and is stamped in pixie pink and dusted with dazzling diamonds just a little too.  The white ribbon is from Michaels or Walmart...(99 cent special). Stamp a little congratulatory message on the inside and its done!!  Pretty easy card and very well received.

Thanks for looking!

Roseanne

Just a Little Inspiration...

I get inspiration from many different places...usually it is from a certain color palette or event.  Lately my muse has been my new room!! 

On occasion, I am asked to make cards for my church.  The color of my room has really helped me along lately - it has really turned me toward turquoise and browns - but rest assured, that color pallette will change with fall and Halloween coming... I already have great ideas for both of those occasions. 

Anyway, I created this Welcome card for the new parishioners that I think is very stunning!!



Supplies used:  Paper: SU! and anonymous, Images: Stampabilities and SU!, Ribbon: SU!, Accessories: generic

As the seasons change and the occasions differ I hope you can find inspiration in the things around you and I hope they help you create great things!!

Thanks for looking and as always, happy crafting!!

Roseanne

It's Official!!!

I officially have a new home!  My basement is finally finished (with the exception of the drop ceiling)!  I have had my big scrapper party for all my friends to come, see and enjoy all the new space, and now it is time to sit down and get serious about my favorite personal pastime - papercrafting.

Of course with graduation time here again, it was a perfect excuse to spend time in my new room.  Besides, my dear hubby doesn't want to (or won't) spend any more money on greeting cards considering how much money I spend on paper. ;D

Anyway, I made a cute little envelope card using my favorite retired Stampin' Up! products...

I generated this card using Brilliant Blue ink and cardstock, the Great Grads stamp set and the Hugs & Wishes stamp set.  I also used the All Stars Large Stampin' Wheel to complete the front of the card, as well as satin white ribbon.

Complete instructions:

Cut a piece of 6 3/4 in X 7 inch brilliant blue cardstock.  Either fold cardstock in half so that it measures 6 3/4 in X 3 1/2 in.  Cut a piece of 6 1/2 in. X 3 1/4 in. piece of white cardstock...this is the interior of the card.

Using the 1 3/4 in. circle punch, make a punch at the left side of the paper - this will be the front of the card. 

Using a stamp-ama-jig, or by eyeballing it, stamp the G image on white cardstock so that it is centered in the circle punch area. 

Open the brilliant blue cardstock, and lay it out flat on a piece of scrap paper.  Ink and roll the stars image across the card so that it spans the front of the card.  I actually started the image over the punched area, stamped it and re-inked the wheel and stamped the other side of the cardstock - opposite of the punch area....this way the image is crisp and consistent over the entire card.

Finally, wrap the satin ribbon around the longer portion of the card front, tie a bow and viola...you are done.

I hope you enjoy this card...it is very versatile for all school colors.

Thanks for looking - any and all comments are welcome! 

Happy crafting!   

Roseanne