Creative Ideas for Your Layouts and Cards: Scrapbook PJ Party Recap

We had a great time last night at the Scrapbook Pajama Party and yes, I was on camera in my jammies!

I want to thank everyone that came out last night and for being patient when the service went out and for finding the new video feed.  You all ROCK.  I'll be sending a note to Spreecast to be sure that we can quickly fix the problem should this ever happen again.

Here I share the fast and fabulous layout we created last night and the card.  With great patterned papers and few embellishments you can still have great results!

Supplies used: Kraft cardstock, Adorn It Vintage Groove Collection Patterned Papers, Making Memories Velvet Alphas, Want 2 Scrap Pearls.

Ideas to note:  

• I cut a flower and fun quotes directly from the patterned papers to accent my layout and card. 
• Use leftovers to create a card immediately after creating a layout.
• Let the sketch also inspire your card.
• Alter items to suit your need, as I did by changing the word "you" to "my" on the title block. 
• Join me for the June 2013 Scrapbook Pajama Party on June 12, 2013, 8pm est.  Mark your calendar.  Details to follow.  Sign up here to get reminders!
• If you missed the fun last night, you can view the video in replay here: http://www.spreecast.com/events/scrapbook-pajama-party-may-2013 (note the service went out at about minute 19:00)  You can pick up the rest here: http://www.spreecast.com/events/pj-party-now
• If you were there, I'd love to see your layout and/or your card, please add your link below.  Add to your blog, then you would paste the URL to your direct post or gallery.

Questions and comments are cheered!!!

Live creatively,

Finish with a Half Circle

Sometimes just a simple touch is perfect finish to a layout or card.  Half circles can be that special touch.  I love how this just adds a little extra pizzaz to an otherwise simple card.  Of course, adding the decorative brad in a different color does the same!

Supplies used: Kraft paper, Chatterbox patterned paper (I think it had been in my stash for over 4 years.)  Paper Studio Brad.

3 Simple, Fun Ways to Use Your Rub Ons

I don't know about you but I think rub ons are one of the best scrappy inventions!  When they arrived on the scene I had to have them all.  Ok maybe not them all but it feels like I really tried to get them all.  I have quite the stash to prove it.  My file runneth over.  Therefore, lately I've been trying to use up some of the stash.

With such a large variety, they are a great way to add a touch of elegance, fun, jazz or color to your projects: layouts, cards or altered art.

I created the card above.  The entire design is a rub on, except for the patterned paper, bling and pearls.

I also created an ATC and a book mark.  I love having cards ready for every occasion and bookmarks are a quick, thoughtful gift idea for those who still enjoy the feel of an actual book, as I do.

Supplies used: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Rub ons: Bo Bunny; Pearls; Bling; Ribbon: May Arts; Rit Dye.

Do you have a rub on stash?  How do you use them?

Comments are welcome and cheered!

The Color of LOVE

This week the Bloggers' Challenge over at SOC is to create anything you like using the colors red, black and white.  As soon as I saw the challenge, I knew I was in!  I love that color combination and thought..easy.  Well, here is my creation, a card.  I had fun with this, using tools and techniques I have not used in quite some time.

Here's what I did:  I painted the background with a bit of red and then smeared black ink on top, to go behind the heart to make it "pop," along with stickles on the wings.  I stamped and embossed the letters and the winged heart.  I wanted black metal hearts at top left but did not have any.  Therefore, I sanded some silver, metal, heart snaps, wiped them across a black ink pad and then dipped them into my black embossing powder and heated, to create black hearts.   I love how they turned out.  I frayed the ribbon to keep the look a bit shabby chic.

I really love this card and took numerous photos to try to highlight it.  I really don't think this photo does it justice.  As soon, as I showed it to my dh, he said, "That's beautiful."  Wow!  That really made me smile, since he usually says, "that's nice" or "it's cute." So glad he likes it seeing that in 13 more days he'll be seeing it again..with a special note inside.  LOL!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  See ya next week with another crafty creation!

Welcoming 2013 with an Attitude of Gratitude!

Happy, Healthy, AWESOME 2013!

I awoke this morning feeling so completely grateful for EVERYTHING!  The good, the bad and the not so pretty.  Why not?  I've learned so much along the way.  THANK YOU!

Yesterday, I spent a little time creating these cards.  I kept the design simple, yet pretty to make duplicating easy.  The cards will accompany gifts to some wonderful, creative people.  I have decided to begin the new year, giving to others.  What a great feeling and a great way to begin the new year!  THANK YOU!

These cards also represent my winter creation, as challenged in the SOC Bloggers' Challenge.

Wishing each of you a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, LOVE-filled, Creative 2013!  Muah!

Thank you for reading.  Thank you for visiting often.  Thank you for sharing.  THANK YOU!

Attitude of Gratitude!

Classy Card Sketch #9 Challenge!

Welcome to the Classy Card Sketch Challenge 9!

Stop by the iClassygirl.com Blog EVERY MONDAY for a 

new sketch challenge!  We'll alternate between a layout sketch and card sketch each Monday.    

Let's get right to it!

Here's the sketch.

 Here is my card.

Now it's your turn.  Share your creativity! Be sure to follow our rules:  use this week's sketch to create a card, add your link below to your NEW card below, add our challenge to your post and link back to iclassygirl.com by Dec 9, 2012.  Be sure to check back to see if you won but if you forget don't worry...we'll let you know! You can link to a gallery too.  However, we cannot go to galleries and become members to see your posts and/or to locate you. Check out our Challenge Rules Here!

You may enter 2 cards in each challenge!  Winner will receive a fun digi stamp, idea book or class of your choice.  Woohoo!

If you missed last week's challenge here it is and you've still got time to enter!  And be sure to come back on MONDAY for another great challenge!

And now for some other news you've been waiting for our Top 3 and Winner for Classy Card Sketch Challenge #8!!!  

Top 3 honors go to:  Teresa Kline, Stacey Schafer and Dorothy S.  

Our random winner is entry Dorothy S!   Woohoo!  

Ladies, please send your email address so I can send your badges.  Dorothy let me also know your prize choice!

Congratulations ladies!!!

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Classy Sketch Challenge 8!

Welcome to the Classy Card Sketch Challenge 8!

Stop by the iClassygirl.com Blog EVERY MONDAY for a 

new sketch challenge!  We'll alternate between a layout sketch and card sketch each Monday.    

Let's get right to it!

Here's the sketch.

 Here is my card.

Now it's your turn.  Share your creativity! Be sure to follow our rules:  use this week's sketch to create a card, add your link below to your NEW card below, add our challenge to your post and link back to iclassygirl.com by Nov. 25, 2012.  Be sure to check back to see if you won but if you forget don't worry...we'll let you know! You can link to a gallery too.  However, we cannot go to galleries and become members to see your posts and/or to locate you. Check out our Challenge Rules Here!

You may enter 2 cards in each challenge!  Winner will receive a fun digi stamp, idea book or class of your choice.  Woohoo!

If you missed last week's challenge here it is and you've still got time to enter!  And be sure to come back on MONDAY for another great challenge!

I  ❤ IT WHEN YOU LEAVE COMMENTS!

Classy Card Sketch Challenge 7!

Welcome to the Classy Card Sketch Challenge 6!

Stop by the iClassygirl.com Blog EVERY MONDAY for a 

new sketch challenge!  We'll alternate between a layout sketch and card sketch each Monday.    

Let's get right to it!

Here's the sketch.

 Here is my card.

Now it's your turn.  Share your creativity! Be sure to follow our rules:  use this week's sketch to create a card, add your link below to your NEW card below, add our challenge to your post and link back to iclassygirl.com by Oct. 28, 2012.  Be sure to check back to see if you won but if you forget don't worry...we'll let you know! You can link to a gallery too.  However, we cannot go to galleries and become members to see your posts and/or to locate you. Check out our Challenge Rules Here!

You may enter 2 cards in each challenge!  Winner will receive a fun digi stamp, idea book or class of your choice.  Woohoo!

If you missed last week's challenge here it is and you've still got time to enter!  And be sure to come back on MONDAY for another great challenge!

And now for some other news you've been waiting for our Top 3 and Winner for Classy Card Sketch Challenge #6!!!  

Top 3 honors go to:  Alipeeps, Felisa and Dorothy S

Our random winner is entry Princess!   Woohoo!  Janice, I need your email address and your prize choice so I can send your badge and your prize!

Congratulations ladies!!!

I  ❤ IT WHEN YOU LEAVE COMMENTS!