Card Making Process: Joy of a Challenge

This past week I have been finishing up my Christmas cards to send out, and to keep me going, I completed the latest Make It Monday Challenge over at The Memory Nest for fun!

This challenge really required me to think outside the box, especially since I wanted to twist it and use this opportunity to make another Christmas card.  Here is the challenge:

Since I'm playing for fun, I "cheated" just a little by taking one word as my title.  The second sketch is what I used to make my card:

The paper was from a BoBunny collection from a couple years ago; I just love the bright, happy colors!  As for using an item from my office supplies, I used a coordinating circle paper clip that is hooked on the inside of the card (not seen here).  

Do you have all your Christmas cards mailed yet?  How many do you send each year?

There is still time to link up to Leslie's "Make it Monday" challenge!  Your participation gives you eligibility in the monthly giveaway!

Throwback Thursday: Another "Blast Off" with Bo Bunny!

Last month, I posted a two-part video series, which demonstrated how I designed two differently themed layouts from the Bo Bunny "Blast Off" collection kit.

After completing that project, I still had left over paper and die-cuts, so I was able to finish another page, with another twist:

This was a single, random photo I found of my youngest when he got his first Hot Wheels. (This bike made all the cool motorcycle sounds to go with it too!) The colors, stars and the "Dare to Dream" card seemed to be a perfect fit for this photo.  I printed the photo as a square with a white frame, which was reminiscent to photos from the late 60s, (except black and white) which was when I was Joshua's age and riding my first tricycle.  

What is your Throwback Thursday photo or layout this week?  

Scrapbook Process Video: Using Themed Kits Differently

In this video, I demonstrate how to use a themed kit (in this case it's the "Blast Off" collection by Bo-Bunny) and make entirely different themed layouts:

"Blast Off to Birthday" - Part 1

"Space to Baseball" - Part 2

And because I have the opportunity to be on the Design Team for The Memory Nest and have the pleasure of playing with some of the new paper lines that Leslie is carrying in her store, I wanted to share my excitement and layout process for upcoming reveals! Look for new videos on my YouTube channel starting early October (and continuing through December) as I share layouts and cards with goodies from Little Yellow Bicycle, Glitz, and My Mind's Eye!

Scrapbook Process: NSD Layout #2 - Using Different Fonts

TIP:  Experiment with different sets and sizes of letters to complete a title.

Since I had out my Bo Bunny "Timepiece" collection, I decided to do another layout with a cute black and white photo of my youngest.  So here is my second layout of the day, which completes the #9 Challenge at Two Peas in a Bucket!

As part of this challenge, you can download the JPEG freebie that is to be incorporated into your layout.  The "Love" ticket is part of the set of six you can download for FREE HERE.  I simply printed it on kraft paper and trimmed it out. 

The "I Adore You" diecut is from My Minds Eye "Lost and Found" collection.  The heart I cut with my Cricut and I used Thickers as part of my title.

Scrapbook Process: NSD Layout #1 - Ruler Distressing

TIP:  Use your ruler to easily rip your papers to make a distressed look. 

After a couple hours, I finally finished my first layout for today!  This is for the #10 Challenge over at Two Peas in a Bucket. They are offering 10 challenges with opportunities to win a prize package.

For this layout, I used 3 papers from the Bo-Bunny "Timepiece" collection.  I ripped the papers for a little more distressed look, and added the rest of the elements from my stash.  The photo is of my sweet hubby and my youngest son.  Love these two madly!

On to the next challenge!

Scrapology Class: Can you "AdLib?"

We will be playing with the new Bo Bunny "AdLib" papers this Saturday at Scrapology!  Your class kit includes materials to make two cards (one with a popup), a gift bag (with giftcard pocket and tag) and mini album/journal.  Check out their website for pricing and details! 

Frugal Scrapbooking: A Unique Paper Album

This challenge was on one of my CafeMom groups, and I couldn't resist!  I haven't done much scrapping for myself in the last two months, and I had all the new Winter Joy papers by Bo Bunny that I was dying to use.

Have you seen this project before?  Can you guess what this is made from?

Toilet paper rolls!  Really!  I had seen tutorials to make gift card holders from TP rolls, but never thought about a mini album!

I used rolls from toilet paper that were mega rolls; they seem to be a bigger tube than regular rolls.  What I like about this project is that you can use this as a gift for someone at Christmas and hide a gift card in one of the pockets.  But I think I will keep this one.  I may even add another page (or two!)

Card Making Process: Christmas for You in Purple and Blue

Adore the Bo Bunny "Winter Joy" collection for Christmas this year!  I love purples and aquas, so this paper was a fun change from the traditional colors!  The embellishments and rub-ons are great for card making!

My latest class at Scrapology includes these four cards, plus a card holder.  Use the cards for yourself or give as an early Christmas gift!

Scrapbooking: Fluttery Challenge!

This layout was a challenge in my CafeMom scrapping group.  We had to incorporate "feet" on the layout, and I just had gotten these photos developed, and they were perfect!

I used paper from the Bo Bunny "Flutter Butter" line, with butterfly felt accents from Heidi Swapp, and flower from Making Memories.  I'm pleased with how this turned out -- and I went back to Scrapology today to buy another sheet so I can do an accompanying page with the rest of the photos in this series!

Card Making Process: Say Cheese!

So  excited!  I am getting to play with the new Bo Bunny "Mamarazzi" collection!  I have been waiting for this to arrive because it really fits my personality.   I just completed a chipboard book kit that will be a class at Scrapology in May (photo posted soon!).  Last night I sat down to finish some other projects, but the Mamarazzi scraps were still on my work table calling my name.  (And as a crafter, you know I must answer to the call!)  I decided I would try to come up with some cards . . . and while the first one seemed to take the longest, it wasn't long before 3 more were finished, all using the scraps.  :)

The slide mounts that I wouldn't let my hubby throw away are really going to come in handy with this theme paper!

Scrapbooking Process: Texas Snow!

I leave near Austin, TX, and on February 23 this year, we had a REAL snow day!  The snow came during the day (instead of at night and gone by morning as in the past) so our whole family could spend time in the afternoon playing!

This weekend I was at an evening crop at Scrapology (http://www.scrapologytx.com/) and got some layouts finished, including the snow photos!

For this layout, I used Heidi Grace printed papers, the blue double dot paper from Bo Bunny, Thickers for the title and snowflakes from a Christmas Cricut cart.  The inspiration came from a great book I just picked up called "Kick it Up - Adding Spice to Your Scrapbook Layouts" by Greta Hammond and Angelia Wigginton.

Scrapology Class: Flutter with Bo Bunny

These are the cards that I made up for the card class at Scrapology next month.  They are from the Bo Bunny "Flutter Butter" line -- plus some additional embellies from the Embellishment Bar at the store.  (I ♥ her embellie bar!  You can buy singles of anything you need to finish a card or scrapbook page -- such a great idea!)

Want more info on the classes next month?  Go here:
http://www.scrapologytx.com/www.scrapologytx.com/February.html