SCHOOL DAYS MINI ALBUM

hello all,

i have to say i always liked this type of mini. i like the different sizes and the sneak peek of the pages. very easy to make as we all know and you can embellish it any way you want for whatever occasion you need.

just add some pretty pattern paper, die cuts, stickers, pics and you are ready to show it off.

i made it for a nephew who just started kindergarten. my niece can add some pics and notes about that special day. if she needs more pages (sure she will), she will let me know (she will) :D

i just wanted to share it with you all in my today's 

"digi playground post".

the size is approx: 9" long x 2-3/4' tall not counting the inserts.

-the pretty school theme paper is from we are memory keepers-

-a few more pics-

 -some of the embellishments are stickers and others die cuts i made-

the mini pockets and inserts come with the svg file as you saw on the screenshot.

no need to say my niece and nephew loved it and i loved making it for them.

it turned out simply adorable!

this is the original file

designed by carina gardner

-and, below is a screenshot of how it looks on my virtual mat is prior to cut-

(as you might know i use the cricut explore and cricut design space for my die cutting including all my digi playground svg's.)

Note: when in design space, do not forget to attach the score lines to the images, in this case the mini album base.

hope you enjoyed it and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask them.

 once again, 

thanks for taking the time to stop by.

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I HOPE YOU DO NOT MIND...for nanikeola scrapbooking

tonight we are young; i hope you don’t mind.

what a cool theme for your loved one.

hello all,

agnes (flowerdisco) here sharing another handmade card with you all. today i am using

glitz and their new collection called “77″.

i am not explaining much of the making but i will show the supplies i used because you will love them too.

look at the gorgeous floral patterned paper….awww! it is called stripe because this floral is the back side of  it. it comes in 12×12 and in the 6×6 paper pad which is the one i used. i like the smaller scale for my cards but both sizes are just gorgeous.

the “i don’t mind” was a whole phrase that i cut in segments, backed it up with black cardstock and added some golden hearts i punched out from some glitter paper i had in my stash.

love this washi  tape but i forgot to use it on the front of my card so i decided just to add a bit of it (showing a sentiment) for the inside of the card.

the mini journaling card is from the same 6×6 paper pad ( it has plenty of them for you to choose), the little black striped tab on the left is from the same stickers sheet the i don’t mind comes from.

i think it turned out gorgeous and more than that hubby liked it a lot.

here are the supplies used in case you are interested:

GLITZ”77″

6×6 paper pad

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GLITZ “77″

12×12 sticker sheet

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and finally the washi tape

(you get a lot on this roll)

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below is a closer look to the floral and striped paper in its 12×12 version.

all my supplies come from nani ke ola scrapbooking…

thanks NKO.

did you fall in love with “77″ yet?

i know i did!

thanks so much for stopping by, we are happy to have you over!

77

hello all.

thanks for stopping by.

today i am sharing a set of cards made with a collection from glitz called

"77" that i received from nanikeola scrapbooking

we have seen that black is coming back and i had seen some of it around blogs.

i chose to use it today since this "77"  has some of it too.

using my trusty cricut expression i cut out the bases from a cart called "just because cards".

-these are most of the colors in this collection: kind of a retro vibe, right?-

 i also used my cricut for the "you & me" and "xo".

the 6x6 pad has the smaller versions of the journaling tags:

"i love what you do". the stitching on the side was done with a fiskars punch and

the hearts were done with a martha stewart's one.

love the orange patterned paper with the blue dots at the bottom.

this one was done with another small version of the journaling tags from the 6x6 paper pad. the arrows and the heart are from their stickers sheet. the heart has some gold on it.

and i left my fav for last. i think it turned out so cute. look at the glasses on the bow, so cute.

the sentiment is also from their 12 x12 stickers sheet. the yellow/lime green paper is from glitz too but another collection.

see all of them have some black? i think black gives the projects the "that's it" that makes everything looks complete.

below you will see what i used for this project.

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and they are linked for your convenience.

oh...and nanikeola has some pretty crafty stuff for sale.

i have to retire now, hehe....but i will be back.

i always do, wink!

have a great week!

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT...a nani ke ola project

hello fellow paper crafters,

so happy seeing you still visit me. i haven't been around much and i am sorry about that. but i have so much in my plate right now.

today i am using raven from glitz designs for my card.

after using my raven collection for all my halloween craftiness, i was left with a few elements and scrap paper and, since we all try  to utilize our goodies to the max (to justify the investment, lol) i made a card with my leftovers.

anyway,

This is How We Do It

 

i had to use this sticker that reads “this is how we do it” from the “titles and accents” sticker sheet… i really had to because this is how we scrappers do it: we use our leftovers and scraps to make something else and something else until we have none left of that pretty paper or collection we always must have  and this is exactly what i did with mine: i used my scraps to make a card. is there a better fitting title for my project? i think not, lol.

anyway, “take note” (lol) i used bits and pieces for my card along one sticker from the titles and accents.

i did some stitching with my sewing machine to adhere the piece of scrap paper to the center of my card, just for fun and because i think is  a nice detail. it only takes a few seconds.

-you can also see in this pic i distressed (roughened  the edges a bit)-

and this is the result of using some of my darling leftover pieces from raven.

it can be used for any occasion, and even to add to a scrapbook page or use as the cover of a mini album.

and…. it does not scream halloween, 

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hope you had a bit of fun here with me and some ideas on how to utilize products from our store.

thanks again for stopping by!

WE LOVE FALL...using stamps to make a background

hello fellows,

hope you are all doing great.

i want to start congratulating the new artful delight team.

they all are super talented ladies and i am sure you will enjoy their projects too.

-here is my last card for the team using the october card kit-

We Love Fall

3.75" x 5"

let's start with this sneak peek :D

i have been anxious to use that beautiful fabric flower since i got the kit, but because i hardly plan what i am going to do, at the end it did not fit with what i made...but here it is, Finally!!!

the sentiment is from the webster pages sticker sheet. it has so many beautiful sentiments and some you can use as tags too.

i used decorative scissors for the border, haha. they have been collecting dust for a long time now and before they rust on me, well, i decided to give them a shot again. i am glad i did.

in this kit we received two stamp sets and this one i chose for my background is from "paper smooches": gently seasoned.

i used a chalk ink for a soft effect and i did not worried if i did not press hard enough. to the contrary, i am glad i did not 'cause i am very satisfied with the results.

here is a bit of a closer look.

 the orange cardstock i used for the base is a bazzill one and it also came in this month's kit.

and a sad good buy or see you later to artful delight.

after today i am just staying with the nani ke ola dt for a bit longer and i am planning to semi retired from blogging for a short while until i get my attic stuff in order and de-clutter as much as i can. this hobby has taken a hold of my life and you know i suffer from chronic pain and can do just so much. i choose to do what i enjoy and put the pain in the back burner for a bit. oh well, this is life and this is what i have to deal with. no pity here, please.

i will do my best to continue with my etsy shop to make a bit extra cash to help my son with his college expenses. and i will also be de-cluttering my craft room to make room for sewing. hehe----all these are just plans and goals that are not written in stone. hehe. maybe i come back next week and say oh no, what was i thinking when i said i was going into hibernation, lol.

you all have a great week and go and see what the new team has in store for you. remember they offer a monthly challenge and a random winner will receive a kit: scrapbooking or card. the choice will be yours.

take care now and i will see you soon, bear with me for a bit.

and, happy halloween you all who enjoy it.

AUTUMN DAYS...mini trifold book

hello all, happy fall again

the cooler days went away for now and the days have been so nice.

no need to move out of state just yet, lol.

here i have a project i made for the artful delight blog. our term is almost over, one more week (next week) and i am feeling sad, :(

this has been one of the greatest teams i have ever been in and you all know i had a few disappointments lately, hehe.  

i will miss this group very much so.

but anyway, 

here is the mini trifold book where you can add some journaling or pictures or both and carry it with you or have it displayed at home.

Autumn Days

-mini trifold book-

 this is the first peek at it, hehe

 i used my cricut gypsy for the welding of some up-side down pennants to make the base of the trifold. i then used one of the bazzill cardstock to cut it out.

-all the supplies used in the making of this project are from the october card kit below with exception of the wooden polaroid frame (from the sept. kit) and the hearts (from a punch i own). of course the sewing was done with my sewing machine and the thread is from my stash, lol.

 i cut the individual patterned papers a bit smaller than the base after adding an outline which i turned backwards to show the other side of the paper. 

 the "arrow" shaped paper clip holds all the sections together.

here is another view of the trifold.

hope you enjoy it and give you some ideas. 

any questions, please just ask away, :)

also, if you have time to join our monthly challenge do so now because time is running out. you all know if you win, you will receive a kit of your choice: scrapbooking or card...hoping you join us.

and....

thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a great week too!

-here is the card kit pic and within the link to the challenge-

nice, huh? 

:D

AUTUMN MEMORIES...gift box and mini banner

hello all, 

hope you are doing fab and enjoying the cooler weather. as for me i think i am getting tired of it, lol, and i am already dreading the snow. but, is nothing i can do about it but enjoy it while is there, right? 

anyhow, today i am sharing a gift box with gift: a mini banner.

 actually, i am thinking to make more of these cuties to give to my thanksgiving dinner company as a way of gratitude.

Autumn Memories

-hexagon gift  box-

i used my cricut expression and the life is a party cricut cartridge to make the gift box and to cut the side panels with patterned paper. i cut it at 7.75" and used the brown bazzill super sturdy cardstock that came with my card kit from artful delight.

 i believe the color name is "candy bar" like a hershey chocolate bar (my fav chocolate in the whole wide world).

actually, all the supplies for the box are from the card kit.

after i cut my box, i cut the panel sides and used that lovely leaves paper from basic grey called peach cobbler  (i do not understand how  they called it peach cobler but hey, that is not for me to ponder over it, hehe)

you can see the wooden elements here. they are such a great accent. 

the mini banner is just adorable. it turned out super cute. i used all the lawn fawn sequences and threaded them with that mustard color floss (from my stash).

here is a better look---i couldn't take a pic while hanging. not good light in the house.

and so sorry i have so many pics, (trying to get you a good visual despite the conditions)

hope you enjoyed my project for the artful delight design team today.

i want to remind you and/or invite you to our monthly challenge following this month's sketch. artful delight also carries a scrapbooking kit and therefor they also have a monthly scrapbooking sketch for you to follow. no excuses, hehe

the prize is a kit..nothing to loose about but have fun and hoping you win.

here is the link again:

artful delight challenge

have a great week!

A SWEET TAG...yes, yes, another tag

the tag maker lady here again, lol

this is my last project from the september card kit from artful delight.
and the beginning of the end of our term with artful delight. that gives me one more card kit for the month of october and 4 more project to share with you. it all has been so sweet, hence the name for my card.

Sweet

4" round

you already know all the supplies for my card are from this september's card kit and i made the circle with the cricut expression. i say circle and not circles because the image i chose has an outline and the patterned paper is double sided so from one cut i got two. like the  BOGO, hehe

the leaves are from a martha stewart punch (i guess not all the supplies are from the kit) but i had to give the beautiful flower some leaves, right? right!

the "sweet" letters are from the 12 x 12 alpha sheet you get from glitz (dapper man collection) and i like them so much because they are skinny (like i used to be- lmbo).

and here you have it....so sweet :)

my sweet neighbor liked this tag so much i am going to be very nice and gift it to her.
i told her the colors of this paper reminds me of fall and her pumpkin pies...that was a hint!!!---maybe i get a freshly baked one soon. hehe, let's see!

hope you have a great week and again,
thank you so much for stopping by my blog.

ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS...while they last

in my case not everything is happy all the time and i know that is the case of most of us :D

a family member has been battling with a bit of sadness these days and this card if for that person. a reminder of better days (past, present and future).

Enjoy the Little Things

4" x 6"

i am using finley from glitz designs again..actually the whole card is done with three finley elements: the base for the card and the main element (deer) are from the "what nots" and the sentiment is a sticker from the "titles and accents" 12 x 12 stickers sheet.

i love how the mini hearts are cut out in the stickers, i think is a nice touch.

anyway, this is one of the simplest cards i have ever made. finley makes it so easy. all the color i need is there, the die cuts are super cute. 

this deer i used is almost as big as the card, as you can see. 

ready to be the star of the show.

the little brown dots on the bottom of the card remind me of the spots on the baby deers. 

you can find this finley collection at nani ke ola scrapbooking. i am so happy to be able to help them spread the word. they are a new online scrapbooking store...just a baby yet....but with lots of potential. the girls are into mixed media and they are making gorgeous layouts, canvas and all kind of pretty projects. stop by and let us know what you think. 

i hope you enjoy your visit.

and thank you for stopping by.