Closeup of "That Slmile"

This is a closeup of the cut work, popup work, distressing and stitching that I did on this LO.

You can see some to the detail work that I added here. Also seen in this closeup are the cutwork of some of the lovely flowers and the scalloped area of the paper, which I hand cut, scored, folded, and inked. One thing that I enjoyed using was adding a little dewdrop with Glossy Accents by Ranger. You can see that in a couple of other places on the LO, too.

THAT SMILE

This is a LO that I did for the Crafty Scrapper Design Team (Waxahachie, Texas).....My local scrapbook store. For this LO my goal was to include a lot of detail, include dimension, and to work with the paper in a new way for me. Done, done, done! I spent some time hand cutting the lovely flowers that are in this GORGEOUS PRIMA collection called Madeline, After cutting them I used a foam sheet from the craft store to get a solid cushion for each flower. Also, I distressed, inked and stitched around the circles for more details. Last, I hand cut along the lace border (see bottom of page), inked it, scored it and folded it up. The only products used here that are not Prima are the lovely white frame by Pinkpaislee called Artisan Elements, the Ranger Glossy Accents for the title and other accents (see closeup) and Maya Road chipboard mini alphabet called Noah, which I inked, using Cat's Eye Magenta.

The photo is of my DD, Elizabeth, taken last Friday.

Classy Lassie

This layout is for the Crafty Scrapper Design Team. What a treat it was to work with the Pink Paislee collection, "Sweetness"! Other supplies used include Maya Road mini Chipboard Letters, Trinket Pin and Ticket, Prima Summer Carnation "Thistle", Pink Paislee Artisan Collection Frames and Websters Pages Designer Trim and Ribbons, "Vintage Inspired Netting". Also, on the title I used Ranger Crackle Paint, "Fired Brick".

Techniques used here include paper tearing, wet distressing, inking, and folding. Layering is a big deal to me. I believe it creates lots of interest and use it in almost all of my LO's. This one is no exception. Frequently, I do some machine stitching, as is the case around the border in this LO.  I always sew my buttons on, rather than using glue to adhere them....it's an obsession with me....kind of like cooking from scratch!!! LOL I just can't help myself!!!!

Our Blessed Nest

This is a project that I did for "The Crafty Scrapper" design team. I am so honored to be on Carolyn's team and am already enjoying making charming mini albums and layouts for my favorite scrapbook store in Texas. Stop in and see where I love to shop and create!

http://www.thecraftyscrapper.com/staff/

This little "Home Tweet Home" Maya Road Chipboard album was tons of fun to make!

Part of the fun was using a technique that had an interesting effect. All of the chipboard pieces were inked lightly with StazOn ink in "Jet Black", then Ranger Crackle Paint (Rock Candy)  was applied over it for a shiny, crackled glaze. What I really loved about using the light inking is that the texture of the ink pad shows up on the chipboard and looks as if the chipboard has been sanded or in some other way distressed. The process was much faster than that of painting, then sanding, and it had a weathered look to it.  The patterned paper is the "It's the Little Things" collection by Fancy Pants Designs, and the little birds are perfect for the birdhouse theme. Other Maya Road products used are the Windows Chipboard set and the Tree Set. All of the ribbons are by May Arts. The title is done with the  Maya Road, "Jonathan Mini" alphabet set, and the little white flower on the front cover is also by Maya Road. Each page was inked around the edges for definition.

                             

The little yellow flower in the photo above uses Maya Road pleated ribbon that is wound around on of the "Wood Bingo Motifs" by Maya Road. Two little MR trinket pins give the flower a romantic look.           

                      

More pleated Fancy Pants "It's the Little Things" collection patterned paper.

 More paper pleating here.

                                                          Maya Road Organza Roses trim in pink adds a touch of softness on this page.

More MR ribbon, bingo motif and trinket pins make another lovely flower.

   Thanks for taking a peek!                                               

Altered Organizer

This is an organizer that was given to me. It has four plastic 14" x 7.5" x 1.75" boxes. Each box has numerous sections where I have put many of my favorite embellishments for scrapbooking. The only problem was that it had a company logo on the front that had nothing to do with scrapbooking! I went to work using letter size canvas sheets, called "Sticky-Back Canvas" by Ranger. First, I  ran the canvas through my printer to print my name, "A Sassy Scrapper" on it. Then, I determined the correct size needed to cover the company logo. Using pinking shears to cut the appropriate size gave the edges a little interest. Next, I stitched several times around the edges, at times using a zig-zag stitch. Using StazOn black ink, I inked around the edges for definition and stamped images  with Tim Holtz stamps. Next, I masked off an area with Advantus - Cropper Hopper - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology FLOURISH. As soon as the canvas was dry, I used a "Sharpie" permanent marker to imitate black stitches around the flourish.  Last, I added lots of Prima, Maya Road, 7 Gypsies and Tim Holtz embellies. Some were sewn and others were glued into place with Tombo Multi glue. The whole process took approximately an hour to make a personalized organizer that is perfect to take to crops!

 

Valentine Cards

  These Valentine cards were made with Jenni Bowlin's Red Wallpaper, Red Love Song, and BoBunny's Crush Collection. I love the way the MS border punch, "Birds on a Wire" and The Cuttlebug Birdcages are perfect for the BoBunny Crush Collection!  

Winged Heart

Last week I took a class at The Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, Texas to make a "Winged Heart". The class was tons of  fun and I was happy with the end result!  Materials used were metal  and tools by Ten Second Studio, a precut wooden base by a woodworker in the pattern selected. Scrapbooking embelishments by Prima were used:  Roosevelt Collection (Missus) flowers, Andora Collection Jeweled Butterfly and Holiday Lights Collection spray. What made this piece special to me is that I was able to use various costume jewelry pieces from my mother, two grandmothers, my daughter and some from my childhood collection of jewelry as well as pieces that I have worn as an adult. Other supplies  used were a variety of embossing folders for the Cuttlebug, Adirondack Acrylic Paint (pearl), Glossy Accents by Ranger and E-6000 (industrial strength) glue from JoAnne's.