Sunday, November 13, 2022
Color of the Month- Scarlet
November Stamp of the Month- Christmas Snowflake
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
June Stamp of the Month- I Heart Summer
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
May Stamp of the Month- again?
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Circles and Patterns Scrapbook Workshop Kit
May Stamp of the Month Kits
Monday, May 9, 2022
May Color of the Month Kit
Sorry, I am kind of behind again. I keep getting closer to catching up though and I will be doing those lives to make all these cards soon.
Anyway, here is the May Color of the Month.
It's graduation time, what can I say? The colors of the Fresh Paint Paper just go so well with the graduation theme I thought. They are so bright and cheerful and "cool"!
This month I couldn't find an A-size stamp set so you will be getting two of the M-size and they "were absolutely made for each other" as you can see in the picture below of the card, I designed for ya! I am also adding a bottle of the Stickles to round out that price!
Z6528- Capri Ink Pad |
M1311- Congrats Roll |
Z3785- Icicle Stickles |
List of extras:
X7280B- Fresh Paint Paper Pack
X7280C- Fresh Paint Coordinating Cardstock
Sunday, April 3, 2022
April Stamp of the Month Card Kit- Message in A Bottle
I love, love, love this stamp set! I had so much fun using this stamp set to design these cards for you...
Friday, April 1, 2022
April Color of the Month- Lagoon
It's April 1st and April Fool's Day! How many of you woke up to snow this morning? LOL! We did and I love my Creator's sense of humor, don't you? He's saying, "Hello, I am still in charge here!"
Lagoon is the color this month. I used the In Full Bloom paper and Lagoon is one of the colors in this paper pack. It was a hard toss-up between that and the Avocado which I am really loving!
Monday, March 14, 2022
March Stamp of the Month Stamp set and Card Kits
S2203- Your The G.O.A.T.
Well, I had to look up what G.O.A.T. means. Who already knew?
Greatest Of All Time!
I guess I am never too old to learn new things. LOL!
Anyway, this stamp set is really cute and paired with the March Paper Kit of the Month-Cake Day, it really enhances the cuteness.
The colors of this paper are so beautiful! I can't stop looking at them. Sorry, did I not tell you I love colors? I really love the color combinations Close To My Heart puts together for these kits. So, if your looking for bright spring colors, this paper pack fits the bill!
D2080- Cake Day Scrapbooking Stamp set or
Z4416- Cake Day Scrapbooking Stamp set + Thin Cuts
on the cards to make them for Birthday Cards. You will need to purchase this stamp set to finish the cards like mine but, you are always welcome to use what you have! When you purchase the Stamp of the Month (remember VIPs get them FREE with a $50 order), I will send you this kit of these 3 cards precut and with cutting/assembling diagrams and instructions. Plus, you will be added to my workshop Facebook group for video instructions on assembling these cards.
I do need to insert here that I am behind on the videos because of events but, I will get them done very soon.
If you live close, I am doing them at the N. Manchester, on the Craft Days.
March 19 will be the next Craft Day!
Private Message me for more information if you are interested in the Craft Day.
Please, check the list below to be sure you have what you need to finish these.
I do let people use my inks at the Craft Day if you have pre-purchased the stamp set.
Please plan to furnish your own adhesives, and 3- D Foam Dots or 3-D Foam Tape.
Another item I used, which is part of the Color of the Month Kit, is the Green Apple Shimmer Brush. Click on the tab above for more information. Here are the close ups of the cards. I used the thin cuts from the Cake Day stamp set to cut the holes in Card #2. I colored the background with Oxide Inks.
Card #1 |
Card #2
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Colors used for stamping:
Z2805-Black
Z6527- Wild Berry
Z2841- Glacier
Z6517- Lemonade
Z6521-Sundance
Distress Oxide Inks-
Z3833- Peacock Feathers
Z3832- Mowed Lawn
Other Items used:
Z2045- All Purpose Mat
Z1151- Thin Foam Tape
Z1836- Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors
Z3672-Green Apple Shimmer Brush
Z3517- Black Journaling Pen
Y1016 My Acrylic Blocks (1" x 1 1/2")
Y1002 My Acrylic Blocks (1" x 3 1/2")
Y1003 My Acrylic Blocks (2" x 2")
Z3579-Stamp Shammy
X254- White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
Z3225 Medium Round Waterbrush
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Basic Scrapbooking 101- Conservation and Storage
Scrapbooking is all about preserving memories for generations still to come. Fortunately, in today's modern world, we have the knowledge and distinctive advantage regarding how to do this properly to keep our photos and memorabilia safe from corrosion.
Remember the old magnetic albums in the 70's? Or that's my first memory anyways. I thought they were the bee's knees. LOL, but boy did they ever ruin my precious pictures. Especially the ones of my kids and everyday life back then. I have been literally digging my photos off of them and scrapbooking them in a better environment. I found out that Undu makes the job easier and doesn't damage them further..
The materials in these albums contained chemicals that, with time, break down to form acids. These acids, in turn, begin breaking down your photos. The term for this is acid migration.
Many papers contain lignin, a chemical compound derived from plant matter. In time, lignin will also beak down causing the paper to yellow and become brittle. This process of deterioration causes your photos to be damaged also.
If you have photos that have been damaged or in danger of deterioration, you can replicate them by scanning or reprinting and making color photocopies on acid-free paper as a temporary solution. Damaged photographs can be restored in many different ways. Professional photo labs provide restoration services for photographs and negatives.
The internet is a good place to go to find new and up to date information for preserving and replicating your old photos.
So, where do we start with this whole scrapbooking thing?
I would recommend starting with your photos. Are they jumbled in a box? Stored in unfriendly picture albums?
You can start by sorting through the jumbles in a box and getting those photos out of those unfriendly albums and put them into photo boxes.
Sorting and storing photos chronologically is a really good starting point. Simply record the year on the front of each box then place the photographs in order. If there are several photos of the same event, in lieu of writing on the back of each one, use a journaling card to record all the information relating to that event. Place that card in front of those photographs.
You can sort by themes, by person, by dates, by events, etc. As you sort, those ideas will come to mind, and it will get easier. You can add journaling cards as it will save time and energy when planning layouts plus, if it takes a while to get to them, it helps later for remembering the event. I thought I would never forget, but now that it's been 40 some years since the beginning of some of our photos, I can't always remember the important information.
Here is a link to the 8 best storage boxes. Just make sure any box you choose is acid free cardboard. You can also purchase plastic boxes made for photo storage. Store the photos in a cool, dry location to avoid any damage from light and mold.
Next week: Materials and Equipment
Basic Scrapbooking 101
What in the World do you scrapbook about?
Many scrapbookers begin with a particular event in mind. Birth of a baby, weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversary, vacations, starting school, retirement, pets or even the death of a loved one.
The last few years scrapbooks have done some more evolving. Some people prefer smaller size albums or even books that are more journal type or maybe a more up to date version of a common-place book. They do a lot of more art type decorating along with a lot of journaling and a few photos.
Some have made scrapbooks about themselves and include information like personal collections, recipes, day to day life, food, goals, etc. Just think how this could be great information for the future generations to learn about their ancestors.
The great thing about Scrapbooking is that anyone can do it. The only prerequisites are being able to cut and paste. This craft appeals to all age groups. It can bring families together as they share the highlights and rekindle memories. Children enjoy looking through family scrapbooks, especially books of themselves.
It's a great way to make friends because there are opportunities for gathering together with other "scrappers" and working on your own projects. Sharing tools, ideas and inspiration is a plus at these events. Having the freedom to share your stories in relation to the photos you're working on is very therapeutic and draws people closer together.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Febuary Stamp of the Month Club- Here's The Story
Just jumping on here to remind you of the February Stamp of the Month Club!
Aaaaaand, how you can get a FREE card kit when you order this fun and versatile stamp set for your collection.
First, how can you get it? Three different ways actually.
Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer (click here)! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available February 1–28.
S2202, set of 26
Recommended Blocks: 1″ × 1″ (Y1000), 1″ × 1½″ (Y1016), 1″ × 3½″ (Y1002), 2″ × 3½″ (Y1009), 3″ × 3″ (Y1006)
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Technique Hop-Stunning Stencils
Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!
Stunning Stencils is the name of the game and this month there are 15 of us highlighting the different ways to use them. This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. Enjoy!
If you are coming from Danielle Edwards I Blog, you are on the right track!
I decided to incorporate the stencil technique with the S2202-February Stamp of the Month- Here's the Story. I was challenged by this stamp set because it seems like it's made for Scrapbooks and Journals, but I was able to come up with three different card designs.
Heres the Story |
Thanks
for stopping by! Please continue onto Michelle Loncar Blog where you will find some
additional artwork highlighting this technique!
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my
variation and happy hopping!