Shades of Winter Blog Hop

Welcome to the Club Scrap Shades of Winter Blog Hop. Join us on the hop to see what this gifted group of ladies have created using this gorgeous classy collection.  I am in love with the metallic papers in this stunning kit!  Of course the snowflakes and wintery feel puts this kit up on the list of my favorites for the year. If you've arrived here from the very talented Tina's blog you're in the right spot. If not, make sure you start at the beginning to see what Karen has created for you.

The December's Idea Deck Challenge is using the Ace of Hearts formulas. There are five decks total but only one still available in the Pro Shop. Each deck holds unique formulas including a materials list, recommended standard envelope sizes, cutting instructions, sketches and diagrams. Each project begins with 12x12 and/or 8-1/2x11 papers and will utilize materials that you already have on hand.  I chose the double 12x12 layout sketch from Idea Deck II.

 

 

Here's my finished version.  I changed some of the papers shades to accommodate more photos. Remember that these designs are just a guide. You can do whatever you want with them. I usually take so many pictures that I need at least 6 spaces to tell my story.

Club Scrap papers, stamps, charms and ribbon. Heidi Swapp letters with chalk paint. Dazzles stickers. Stickles. Nuvo crystal drops.  

 

 

A few close ups for you. 

Stamp fir branch and emboss in silver. Circle punch "Let it snow" from cut-apart and add Dazzles snowflake.

 

Frosty Stickles applied over snowflakes on border strips. Nuvo Glitter Drops added to the centers.

 

The clear acrylic letters were perfect for the title but difficult to see. What to do? I painted them with chalk paint. It dries very quickly.

 



 Thank you for stopping by today.  Please continue on to see what amazing project Donna has created for you.

 

Happy New Year!

 

 

 

 

 

Canada Memento Holder

I had an amazing time on our latest road trip to Canada.  I got the chilly weather and snow that I was hoping for.  My husband...not as happy as I was ;-).  What a perfect opportunity to use my neglected Memento Holder from Retreat 2015. It's been sitting in my project bin just begging to be used. You can see Karen's version at Club Scrap.

 

This holder uses folded manila envelopes on the inside. The half with the clasp offers a secure place to stash loose items. This is where I stored all my receipts for fuel, food and RV parks. With a clever trimming trick, the other half of the manila envelopes become decorative pages with angled pockets, great for holding smaller items like tour maps. I tried to keep up on the journaling, ticket stubs and maps while on the road, leaving myself room for photos later.  

 

Word of advise...you start the vacation off wrong if you forget your clothes!



We try to do the Hop on Hop off bus in every city we go to! Great way to get see a city and discover where you want to return to.

 



A vacation isn't complete until a visit to a winery.

 



There are still a few of these projects available in the CS Pro Shop if interested.

 

Mark your calendars and make sure to return!

 



You're the Best

Need a quick thank you card?

 The Shades of Winter Greetings to Go kit has some wonderful sentiments included in their cut-aparts.

I love discovering new folds for cards.

Club Scrap papers, tags and ribbon. Darice embossing folder. Unknown snowflake jewels.

Thank you everyone for making my Christmas one to remember!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas my crafty friends!

 

Club Scrap papers, fibers and jewels. Fiddle Dee Dee Designs template and snowflakes.

 

The gift of love.

The gift of peace.

The gift of happiness.

May all these be

yours at Christmas.

 



Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah!

I didn't forget you this year, my friends!

 

Club Scrap papers, ribbon and stamps. Dazzles stickers. Darice and Cuttlebug embossing folders.

From Our Family To Yours

Have you lost your crafting mojo in all the holiday rush? Don't forget that the Club Scrap forum has many challenges to help kick start some creativity.  This card was created with the December sketch in mind. I wanted to use up some borders and tags from the Shades of Winter Greetings to Go kit. OK...I'll be honest...I wanted to use my new iridescent Nuvo glitter drops too :)

Club Scrap papers, tags, stamps, ribbon and snowflakes. Nuvo glitter drop. Carta Bella embossing folder.

 

 

Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle

Welcome to the Club Scrap's Artist Team Blog Hop. If you've arrived here from the very talented Donna's blog you're in the right spot. If not, make sure you start at the beginning to see what Karen has created for you.

Do you wonder where I get many of my ideas for cards, layouts and projects? Well wonder no more...it's the Club Scrap Forums!  It is filled  with amazingly talented crafters. We have monthly challenges that push me to think outside the box, try new techniques or just plain use up my stash (so I can buy more.)

 

Today I've chosen to show you how much fun the Tools and Stash challenge can be.  This challenge is designed for you dust off those long forgotten tools or embellishments. This month we're challenged to use a liquid form of sparkle.  Stickles being the most obvious, but I wanted to push myself a bit. Don't get me wrong...I have nearly two dozen Stickles colors.

 

This first creation I used Stickles on the berries just to warm myself up and get going ;-)

Club Scrap papers, tags and ribbon. K&Co. snowflake. Darice embossing folder.

 

This second beauty's sparkle is created by using a little bit of water on a paint brush and painting on silver PanPastel. A little trick we learned in Retreat from Jac several years ago.

 

Club Scrap papers, tags, stamps and ribbon. Dazzles stickers.

 

The next card has liquid sparkle I concocted by mixing several drops of the the metallic silver re-inker with water in a mini-mister, creating my own metallic "glimmer mist". I spritzed the background panel allowing several large drops to form for character.

Club Scrap papers, ribbon, ink and tags. Sequins.



And last but not least my new favorite...Wink of Stella pen!

 

Club Scrap papers, ribbon, stamps and snowflakes. Wink of Stella pen.

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day this busy holiday season to join us! We would love for you to join us for some challenges. While you're on the forum, check out the gallery for some great inspiration.

 Please continue to the amazing Tina's blog to see what she's crafted for you.

Happy Holidays!