Jungle Cruise

I can't believe I didn't share this digital layout with you before now. I think somewhere in the depths of my mind I was saving it until I was finished with my Europe vacation photos. I like to work chronologically but was super excited to use these So Wild embellishments from Lisete Scrap.   Every time I go to Disneyland I HAVE to ride the Jungle Cruise. Even as silly as that sounds, it's a Disney must.

This double page digital page layout was created for the Idea Deck challenge using the 3 of Clubs.

Artist Team Blog Hop

Welcome to the Club Scrap Artist Team blog hop! If you've arrived here from the super talented Donna you're in the right spot. If you would like to start from the beginning to see what Karen has created, start at Club Scrap. I had this mastermind idea of ATCs and an ATC holder planned, implemented and written up before I discovered that the two blog were actually in reverse. So Wednesday's blog had the holder. Oops. 

Karen has challenged us with creating Artist Trading Cards (ATC's). ATC's are the "in" thing right now. They're 2.5" x 3.5" pieces of artwork that are traded among artists. Pocket letters came about by creating 9 ATC's fitting into a Pocket Trading Card Protector and mailing them to a friend. I haven't tried that myself. I just don't want to get addicted to something else ;-) 

Last year at Club Scrap retreat we learned how to make our own paper. So I thought...what the heck let's break out that kit I haven't even used it yet! I had to watch the video again to refresh some concepts but I had a blast once I got going!  Now...the papers that were created will never compare to the handmade paper made at retreat with some "acquired" grass clippings from our outing at Lambeau Field the day before.

Anyways...let's get started. I've saved envelopes from Christmas in preparation of making homemade paper one day. Tear them up and add to blender with water. I didn't mix colors, I tried to keep like colors together so I didn't end up with brown icky paper. 

Pour blender into screened paper-making box in large container of water. Add your botanicals, glitter or mica if you'd like. Drain.

Using a screen and large sponge, sponge off excess water.

Don't use a towel underneath. It was just for photography purposes. 

Using the compressed block and paper included in the kit, press more water from paper. 

Use an iron to help the drying process.

(I haven't used this many home appliances in one day in a long time!)

I purchased a used paper and flower press at my local thrift store for 5$.

Place sheets of paper in press as the directions indicate. 

Lock press. Let sit for 24 hours.

Here's my finished papers.  Time to start cutting and stamping!

Here are my finished ATC's. I was able to get four cards from each sheet of paper.

You can trade your ATC's by putting your info on the back. Here's a digital template that I print out, trim and adhere to the back of my ATC's.

 I actually like to use mine and those I receive on cards or layouts.



Club Scrap papers, tags, stamps, charms and ribbon. 7Gypsies word strip.

Thanks for hopping by today.  

Please continue on to see what the amazing Tina has created with ATC's for you.

Lambeau outing with Tracey, Cindy and Cathy.

Memo: Coffee

Happy Monday.
 

Office Space and Mocha Java collections blend well together.

 I love how the coffee stain looks with the MEMO stamp.

Pair that with the coffee cup and spoon...this screams Monday mornings! 

This card was inspired by July's Card Sketch Challenge

Office Space ATC Holder

Welcome to the Club Scrap Office Space Blog Hop!  If you've arrived from the talented Tina's blog, you are in the right spot. If you'd like to start from the beginning, please head over to Club Scrap to see what wonderful project Karen has created for you.  

With all the Artist Trading Cards (ATC) swaps I've belonged to I needed a way to organize some of them. So I created one from scratch using bookboard scraps. By using bookboard the holder would be a little more sturdy so I could keep it in my purse. 

I started out with a simple box type design with a fold over lid. I used paper pieces as a trial before cutting down the bookboard. Using the Club Scrap wrapping technique used in making most books and boxes I covered the bookboard. 
 

Disregard the messy desk...that's how I scrap. Once I've abused a kit I'll clean it up.

Next step is to create the pockets for the ATC cards to go into. I cut roughly 20 pieces at 4.25"x 9" and scored at 3" and 6". Fold on score lines and place adhesive along the bottom and side. I then punched a half circle on the top of each pocket. 

Next, adhere all the pockets together at the bottom with a thin line of adhesive.
 

Adhere top half of front pocket and top half of back pocket to the sides of the box. 

You don't want to adhere the whole pocket, I found it pulled on the bottom of the pockets too much.
 

Decorate as you'd like. I made a tie enclosure around a button. 

In the past I've added a Velcro circle to keep the lid closed. 

Thank you for stopping by and for leaving the kind comments. 

Please continue on the hop to see what the amazing Donna has created for you.

Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary Islands and was our first stop after 7 days at sea. It was nice to put our feet on solid ground and Tenerife is absolutely beautiful! They have amazing architecture and parks. The paella was pretty delicious too!

This layout was created using the Office Space layout sketch available to kit members. The paper was so perfect for my photos that I didn't embellish much.  I even dug out those sticker alphabet sheets!

Club Scrap papers, stickers, stamps, fibers and metal leaves. Queen&Co. pearls. Prima flowers. 

Malaga

Malaga was one of my favorite destinations in Spain. I loved exploring the old castles, theaters and bullrings! Speaking of exploring...we found all these amazing sites while actually looking for the Picaso Museum. We finally found it in a spot that couldn't have been more obvious!  Malaga also had some pretty amazing sangria! When the clouds gave way to some fabulous sunshine, that sangria tasted heavenly.

This layout was created by using this month's Office Space ALSB directions.

 Some minor changes and memorabilia from Malaga were added.

Club Scrap papers, metals, ribbon and stamp. Cricut letters. Queen&Co. pearls. 

The Great Outdoors

I just can't throw away large scraps.  These large pieces were left over from projects, layouts and cards created throughout the month with the Office Space collection. I followed the same technique as described earlier with the same steps as shown in the Boardwalk Starburst cards.  I took all the pieces, made them rectangular and then cut them in half from one top corner to the other bottom corner.

I came across this stunning photo I had from a trip to Upstate New York a few years back. I just love the way the papers compliment all the gorgeous leaves.

 

Club Scrap papers, cord, tags, leaves and metals. Queen&Co. jewels. Cricut title. 

 

Be Back in 5

Happy Friday!

I broke out my stencils the other day.  Two reasons...the Club Scrap technique challenge for July is to use your stamps with stencils. The other reason...I really need to work on my stencil skills. I'm TERRIBLE at using ink with stencils.  Sounds weird, but I really like using spackle  or color burstswith my stencils to create backgrounds. If the stencil requires layered inking...forget about it.

One of the challenge blogs is having a Time Challenge this week. I originally was going to submit this one but I couldn't keep the card to one layer.  I HAD to add the red polka dot bow tie! It does meet the requirements for PSL this week, though!

Club Scrap papers, stencils and stamp. American Crafts ribbon. Bo Bunny bling. 

Have a fabulous weekend my friends!

Just a Quick Hello

The minute I saw this week's sketch from Retro Sketches I thought about a small wreath with the binder clip stamp from Office Space. I stamped several clips and fussy cut them. Punched a circle and then punched the center with smaller circle to give me a ring base for the wreath. I added a Color Burst panel created at Retreat. The small file folder was inked to make it stand out and a small paper clip added for fun. 

Club Scrap papers, stamps, tags and ribbon. Dazzles stickers. Ken Oliver Color Bursts.

Good Luck!

 

I just love Color Bursts! When I create with these I usually create lots of panels to be used later on down the road.  So I went through my stash to find some red and blue creations for this weeks PSL challenge.  I really didn't want to cut this panel or place too much over it. I love the way it is, so the sketch by Can You Case It? is a perfect match!

Club Scrap papers, ribbon and stamp. Ken Oliver's Color Bursts. Recycled rosette.  

Office Space

Office Space is in the house! I just love the colors of this kit!

Makes me think of the fall and maybe a little groovy Christmas. 

Those little post-it notes...adorable!

 

Now...my favorite stamps has got to be this one:

 

 

I didn't waste any time digging into this kit.  In fact...after my creative weekend I only have about 4 sheets of paper left. I can't wait to share with you through this month what I've been creating!

 

Last Friday was the start of summer PSL (Pro Scrapbookers League). Super excited whenever PSL starts. It lets me catch up on layouts and restock my card stash.  I started off with the Greetings to Go and this week's PSL challenge is red, white and/or blue. Stars and/or stripes. I'm trying to use up some Color Burst panels I created last month.

 

Club Scrap wooden tag, stencil, paper clip, file folder. Writing Marker mini motes. American Crafts twine. Color Bursts.

 

I used the sketch from Sunday Stamps latest challenge for my inspiration.

 

 

Double QDDL

Happy Friday!

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I'm hoping to get some paper crafting time in. 

I love experimenting with the digital QDDL's. When I first download the files, I open all six of them in Photoshop Elements and then decide if I can combine at least two of them to make a two page digital layout. Sometimes I rotate the layout for a better fit.  Many times, I use the same layout side by side. If there is text on the QDDL, I use a brush to cover it or embellish over it. I did both of those to the top center of this layout. 

Club Scrap Office Space digital page. 

Have a fabulous weekend!

My Office Space

As I write this blog posting, I'm stalking the mailman for my Office Space collection. So in the mean time, I'm playing with my Office Space digital kit. I signed up for Scrapaneers Champions membership which offers an insane amount of digital tutorials. I'm trying to expand my digital Photoshop skills. So here I clipped papers to an overlay to tone it down a bit. I then made the Polaroid photos using the shape tool. Played with shadows a bit and even did some creative erasing to make the pen look like its more dimensional with the Rolodex. Just some little digital tweaking tricks I'm learning.  

For those of you who don't know me...I don't work in an office. I would probably shrivel up and become comatose if I had to work indoors and/or 5 days a week.  I work on an ambulance but this Office Space kit has some funny sayings that actually relate to my job. A "box" in my line of work is what we call the ambulance. So the the vertical border makes me giggle every time. Control/Alt/Delete? That's computer lingo for restart...which is exactly what we do when we "shock" or defibrillate someone. We're trying to get the heart to restart itself. And coffee...that's a given! Sometimes you need an extra kick  or two when you're up for 24 hours.

Club Scrap digital kit. Bella Gypsy background splatter.