Victorian Kids

Hello out there!

I have a darling new release from Die-Versions to share with you today - you

are going to want this one!

My card today is created with Die-Versions "Victorian Kids" Whispers DV-463.

Don't you love it when a card comes together quickly, and

beautifully, with just a bit of fun patterned paper, a wonderful sentiment, 

and an AMAZING die?  Yep, love it when that happens!

Here's what I made:

Those dies are on your wish list, right? Oh my goodness, they cut like butter,

and just fall right out of the die.

Hope you will become a follower of the Die-Versions blog,
and do a bit of shopping at the Die-Versions store - they have some wonderful new releases!

Thanks for stopping by!
Patti J.

Other supplies used:
Unity Stamps
A Muse 'bling' (little girls hair bow)
Tombow Permanent Adhesive Runner
Authentique Card Stock
Bazzill Black Card Stock
Basic Grey Card Stock (base)
Perfect Paper Crafting Perfect Layers Ruler 1/16" and Cutting Mat
(see my sidebar to find out how you can save money on your
Perfect Paper Crafting orders!)

I'm back!

Thanks to all of you for your patience while we were without internet.  Whew...feels SO good to be back among the blogging and blurfing.  We found a wonderful new provider, and the installation process was easy and quick.

The third challenge at Stamp TV was to create a duo of tags.  I chose to use the same paper collection, different stamp sets, and sort of 'flip' the layouts.  These are two of my favorite Gina K. Designs sets, so it was fun to work them up.  Tags are a real challenge for me, so I thought they turned out well!

Gina K. Designs 'The Northwoods' by Theresa Momber, and 'Lighthearted Wishes' by Tami Mayberry

This stamp set is one of the duo's that Gina K. Designs carries.  You get the butterfly and sentiment, and the price is SO reasonable!  I colored the butterfly with Copics, and tried to keep the colors very muted, to work with the background papers (Authentique). Used my Perfect Papercrafting tools for the wonderful matting - see sidebar for details!

Gina K. Designs 'Hope Is'

That's all I have for today!  Hope that you have a nice weekend in store.  It should be quiet here, and I'm hoping for some craft time.

Keep smiling!!!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Hugs,
Patti J.

Blessings in measures of oodles...

Hi there, and Happy Saturday!  I'm here today with my Scraptownlady post, and have chosen to, again, highlight some of the amazing designer papers that are carried in Cheryl's store.

My first item is the above CAS Christmas card (as many of you have specifically requested CAS!).  I love this beautiful distressed 'enhancement' from Authentique, and it made such a pretty focal image against the matching designer paper.  Hope you like it!  Two sheets of paper, and a few pop dots later, voila!

Lid, complete with Petaloo Flowers

Next up is the above Blessings box.  I have been hoarding this empty oatmeal container for eons and decided this was the right time to alter it.  Again, a very easy project.  I wrapped the container with the designer paper, used cut outs from the 'enhancement' sheet, added a die cut and a few flowers on the lid, and I have a wonderful container to hold all of my blessings.


Just for the record, I am, indeed, blessed in measures of oodles!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Patti J.

Designer Tip:  When you don't have time to color, stamp, or fussy cut, go to your best and easiest resource - Designer Papers and matching elements!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Authentique 'Traditions' Elements
Authentique 'Medley' (Traditions) Designer Paper
Authentique 'Seasons' Enhancements
Authentique 'Autumn Two' (seasons) Designer Paper
EZ Runner Two Sided Tape
Foam Dimensionals
Scor Tape
Petaloo Flowers
Cheery Lynn Die - Fall Leaf Doily Angelwing (set of 2)
Cheery Lynn Die - Large Leaves 1

Other Supplies:
Empty Oatmeal Container

Peace on Earth...

Happy Saturday!  I'm here today to share a creation for Scraptownlady.  I totally {{{puffy heart}}} Christmas, so when this darling angel came to live with me, I was so excited!

As you can see, quite a few dimensional foam pieces were added, as this just needed to feel angelic!  There is very little stamping on this creation - it's made mostly with Scraptownlady's beautiful and endless supply of pretty designer papers and stickers!  Be sure to check out all of the Christmas papers!  It's like paper heaven :)

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you'll check out the Scraptownlady store, and blog!

Happy creating,
Patti J.

Designer's Tip:  It's fun to create your shapes with patterned papers.  Step out of the box a bit - clouds don't have to be blue or white, trees can be polka dots, you get the picture!!!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Melissa Frances/Hampton Arts - Pearl - Angelic Tidings Cling Stamp
Authentique - Traditions Elements (stickers)
Authentique - Peaceful 'Chill' Collection (clouds)
Impression Obsession DIE068-A (clouds)
Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge Distress Ink
Scrapbook Adhesives 3-D Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives EZ Runner Adhesive

Other Supplies:
Amuse Cardstock (base)
Memento Ink
Copic Markers

Together...

Good morning!

I'm posting today for the Scraptownlady Blog, and I've chosen some beautiful new papers to showcase, as well as a pair of stamps that stole my heart the moment I saw them.  Hope you enjoy my creation!

Isn't this the best ever image?  I love working with the Deep Red Cling Stamps!

Here is the sentiment on the inside of the card.  How sweet it is.  It reads, "Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench when there is plenty of room at both ends".   Sigh....be still my heart!

This is the lower inside, with lots of room to add a personal message.  I had fun with the patterned paper here!

Be sure to check out all the wonderful items in the Scraptownlady Store.  Everything from adhesive to cutting dies can be found there.

Have a great week!

Patti J.

Designer's Tip: When you need a bit of definition, use a fine point marker to 'define' your focal panel.  Makes a great impact on your images!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Deep Red Cling Stamps - Love Bench Sentiment
Deep Red Cling Stamps - Love Bench
Authentique 'Tradition' Elements (the word TOGETHER on card front)
Authentique 'Tradition' Collection - Chimney and Tinsel Patterns
EZ Runner Adhesive
Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Dies
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China


Other Supplies:
Kraft Cardstock
Amuse Cardstock
Perfect Layers Rulers (see my sidebar for details!)
Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa

Witch's Brew...

Happy Saturday!  It's my day to post on the Scraptownlady Blog, and I decided to create with some 'Thrilling' papers.  I'm not a great lover of Halloween, but I love Authentique, and this collection rocks!  This card has no stamping - It's simply created with patterned papers!

When you open the card, the sentiment pops up - what fun!

So easy to do - if anyone would like a tutorial, let me know!

 Hope you are following the Scraptownlady Blog, and getting your daily doses of inspiration!  Hop on over to the Scraptownlady Store, and have a look around!  Cheryl charges only actual shipping for items that you purchase!

Scraptownlady Supplies:

Authentique 'Thrilling' Collection

Dies - Coming soon to the store!  

ScorTape 1/4"

Other Supplies:
Perfect Layers Rulers (for my perfect mats on the inside of card!!! - see sidebar for details!)
Black Cardstock


Have a great week!

Patti J.

Enter at your own risk - Photo heavy!

Happy Weekend, everyone!  As it's Saturday, I'm here with my weekly Scraptownlady post.  No chit-chat today, as it's a long post with lots of photos.  Here we go....

When I got my last box from Cheryl, it contained so much Halloween goodness, that I couldn't wait to play!  Hope you like these wonderful papers too!  Both of my items today were made with zero stamping!  Papers only....woot woot!

Designer's Tip:  When making a square card, start by folding an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock in half at 5.5".  Cut off the opposite edge, at 5.5" as well, and it will leave this fabulous little piece that measures
3" x 5.5".  This is perfect to use up your scraps, stick in a lunch box, teacher's mailbox, etc!  Who knew???

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Authentique 'Enchanted' Collection
Authentique 'Thrilling' Collection
Webster's Pages 'Once Upon a Halloween' Collection
Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
ScorTape
And.....wonderful new dies that will be in the store next week!!!

Other Supplies:
Black Ink
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details)


Last but not least, I promised you a box tutorial.  Making boxes seems difficult, but it's really quite simple.  As long as you have your beginning measurements, you can create a box for just about anything!

Here's how I make boxes for all of my 6 x 6 cards:

I always get a sheet of paper when creating a new box, and actually draw each line out, so that I can 'see' it as I'm making it.  In the above photo, I have started with a 6" square.  If I were to continue on with this process, you would see a line at 6 1/8", etc., etc., etc!  I'm a very visual lerner!

For this box, I began with measurements of 6 x 6 square.  

• Added 1/8" all the way around, to allow card to lay nice and flat, and also be tissue wrapped, if desired.

• Now, determine your box depth.

• In this case, 1/2" is plenty, as the embellishments are not too tall.

• I added 1/2" to each of the four sides, making the box bottom 7 1/8" square.

• Score all four sides at 1/2" from each outside edge, cut flaps, and assemble.

 

For the box lid, you will add 1/16", giving you a box top dimension of 7 1/4" x 7 1/4".  These edges will also be scored at 1/2" in from each outside edge.  Voila!

Added Scor-Tape to each flap for a secure corner.

Look how pretty!  Add your address, and the recipient will be delighted with their lovely 'envelope'...!

Here you can see how perfectly last week's 6 x 6 card fits into this box bottom.

Here is where I must claim that, even though my card fits perfectly, my fingers may have typed incorrectly!  Just remember that you need a beginning measurement, plus 1/8" for card to lie flat, and then your depth!

Voila!  Can't wait to see YOUR beautiful boxes!

Thanks for stopping by!  Did you know that Scraptownlady charges ONLY the exact amount of shipping?  How many times have you ordered a $5 item, only to find that shipping is $9.95???  Yeah, I know you have!  Check out the Scraptownlady store - if there is something you don't see that you'd like, let Cheryl know - odds are that she can get it for you very quickly!  Be sure to check out the Scraptownlady blog, too, for daily inspiration and product information!

Hugs,
Patti J.

Happy Birthday!

A few months ago, Cheryl Saforek, owner of Scraptownlady contacted a few of us, with an invitation to join her first Design Team.  What a fun few months it has been!  We teamies have become friends with each other, are having fun watching each others children grow up, and of course, we've had a great time designing with our Scraptownlady products!

Today is Cheryl's Birthday, and we are here today with a Birthday Hop in her honor!  She is a wonderful boss, and has become a very good friend, as well.

Cheryl, we hope that your day is as special as you are! Happy Birthday!

Here is my card for Cheryl:

Front of card.

This shows the popped up birthday cake in the inside center!

Just a close up of the 'candles' that prove Cheryl is 29 today!!! We are the same age :)

Now, I hope that you will hop on to Rebecca's blog!  Rebecca and Cheryl live near one another, and are friends outside of blogland - I can't wait to see what she has created for Cheryl!

In case you get lost, here is the hop order:

Scraptownlady Blog
Marcia
Cathy
Dawn Rene
Rhonda
Patti J. (me!)
Rebecca

Thanks so much for hopping along.  Please stop over at the Scraptownlady Blog, and wish our special lady a very Happy Birthday!

Thanks for stopping by,
Patti J.

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Authentique 6 x 6 Bundle 'Hope'
Kaisercraft Sparklets 'Daffodil'
Kaisercraft 75 cents Collection 'Sixpence'
Glossy Accents

Other supplies:
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
a muse Brown Cardstock
Stampendous Glitter

Hello!

Hello!

Today is my day to post for ScrapTownLady's blog, and I have a couple of cards to share.  As today is Independence Day in the U.S.A., it felt right to use more of the beautiful red, white, and blue papers found in the ScrapTownLady Store.  This card is sort of a 'half' easel card.

To make this card, simply create your card - this is an A2 card, but any size works.  Score your card front at the halfway point, and fold downwards.  Ta Da!

This photo is looking down on the card, so that you can see the "Pride" sticker that holds the easel in place.

 It was fun to use the I-O grass die for the appearance of 'fireworks' in the background!

Here you can see that the entire top half is blank for your own personal message.

The next card was fun.  I've so badly wanted to create with some of the Graphic 45 papers that Cheryl sent me, but couldn't choose which piece to use....so I used nearly all of them!
 

 
Hexagon dies are not something I own, so I dug around, and found this old plastic template.  As it has M's on it, it probably belonged to our daughter, when she was in grade school!  Guess it pays to be a hoarder (grin).

The next step was to cut the hexagons out, distress with some Pine Needles Ink on a sponge dauber, and make a fun layout with them.  Last, a scrap of ribbon for each fussy cut lady, a few pearls, and a stamped sentiment completed this quick and easy creation!

Hope that you've all had a great week, and have a wonderful, safe day today!

ScrapTownLady 'Sweet Land of Liberty' Supplies:
Authentique "Pride" DP Collection
Authentique "Pride" Components (Sticker)
Impression Obsession 'Circle Shaker' Die
Impressions Obsession 'Sweet Land of Liberty' Stamp
Impression Obsession 'Grass Border' Die
Impression Obsession 'Spiral Daisy' Die
Want2Scrap Red Pearls
E-Z Runner Adhesive
Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive
May Arts Navy 5/8" Ribbon

Other supplies:  Amuse CS

ScrapTownLady "Hello" Supplies:
Kaiser Craft 'Frost' Cardstock
Kaiser Craft Pearls 'Bliss'
Impression Obsession Stamp 'Hydrangea' Set
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Pine Needles'
Graphic 45 'A Ladies Diary' Collection
Jumbo Dauber

C'est Jolie Ruban Variation Ribbon
Other supplies: Versafine Brown Ink


Happy 4th of July to you all!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Here's to You...

Greetings!

Yesterday was my day to post at ScrapTownLady, and I thought I'd share a sweet little sunbathing beauty with you!  Hope she brings you a smile!  I decided to put her on an easel card, as she needs to be 'on display', lol... just realized the photos are terrible!  Ugh...

I am STILL without internet, so please forgive me for not stopping by your blogs.  Thank goodness for a library within driving distance!


ScrapTownLady Supplies:
Impression Obsession Stamps: Margie
Authentique 'Summer' 'Enhancements"
Authentique 'Seasons' 'Summer One'
Scor-Tape 1/4" and 1/2"
Tim Holtz 'Dusty Concord' Distress Ink
May Arts 2 1/2" Lavender Net
Snug Hug Seam Binding Zircon Green
Scrapbook Adhesive Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner

Other Supplies:
Copic Markers, Memento Ink, Dimensional Foam Squares, Perfect Layers Tools


Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!

Patti J.

One of those days...

First off, I need to let you all know that we've been without internet since the storms took out the closest tower last Friday night!  So....if I haven't dropped by to see you, that's why.  I'm at my friend Shirley's house right now, borrowing her computer so that I can get some posts going.

Today's card is for the challenge at Impression Obsession.  The challenge is: Colors of Summer.

Supplies:
Impression Obsession Decorate the Season Fence #G8614
Impression Obsession Solid Tree Stamps (sentiment) #3115-XL
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Tumbled Glass
Impression Obsession Grass Border Die #DIE060-I
Flowers and sponge daubers from my stash
Authentique 'Renew' 6 x 6 Bundle (Scraptownlady.com)
Authentique 'Remembrance' 6 x 6 Bundle (Scraptownlady.com)
Perfect Layers Tools for perfect border (see sidebar for details)


Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope to be up and running tomorrow or Thursday, but that's what I've said every day since Friday.  Sigh....

Hugs,
Patti J.

Let Freedom Ring...

Recently, a box arrived from ScrapTownLady.  With the 4th of July right around the corner, Cheryl included red, white, and blue yumminess!  I realized, as I looked through my own papers, that I had absolutely NO patriotic colored papers.  That being said, you can imagine the fun I've been having!  Here is what I created Tuesday afternoon...

A card was needed for a young lady with cancer.  I thought it would be fun to use a Pearl image, along with popped up trellis, grass, and clouds!  Supply list below.

This flag stamp is the prettiest I've seen.  Loved popping it up off the page!  Supply list below.

 

This card let the papers and stickers speak for themselves!  Yumminess, right?

  

Totally clean and simple!  One card base, two panels, one ribbon, one sticker.  Voila! FIVE minute card!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to head over to the ScrapTownLady store, to look at all of the wonderful things!  While you are out and about, we'd love for you to become a follower of the blog, as well!

I'm entering my Pearl card in the Color Throwdown Challenge!  It's my first time to enter a Color Throwdown Challenge :)   Here are their colors for this challenge:

Hugs & Smiles,
Patti J.

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
Thinking of You:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Ink
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
MFT Die-Namics Trellis & Vine Dies
Hampton Art Melissa Frances 'Pearl' stamp
Impression Obsession Grass Die
Impression Obsession Clouds Die
Impression Obsession Hydrangea Set (Sentiment)
Want 2 Scrap La Creame Pearls

Let Freedom Ring:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Deep Red Cling Stamp 'Old Glory'
Authentique 'Pride' Components (Sticker Sentiment)
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Impression Obsession Square Shaker Die

Happy 4th of July:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Authentique 'Pride' Components (Sticker Star)

America the Beautiful:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Authentique 'Pride' Componenets (Sticker Sentiment)

Other supplies: Amuse Navy Pigment Ink, Scor-Pa, Perfect Layers Tools

You are Cherished...

Good morning.

Hopefully, you are enjoying your weekend!

Today is an exciting day for ScrapTownLady!  We are sponoring our very first challenge - a sketch challenge at the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Blog!

Here is my card for the challenge:

Be sure to check out the ScrapTownLady Blog today, to see how you could win a $25 gift card!

Hugs & Smiles,

Patti J.

ScrapTownLady Supplies:

KaiserCraft CD119 Avacado CS

Authentique "Cherish" 6 x 6 Bundle CS

KaiserCraft Pearls "Chino"

Scor-Tape 1/4"

Pearl "Whishing You Good Things" Stamp

Other supplies: Copic Markers, Perfect Layers Rulers

A Guiding Light...

Happy Wednesday!

It's my day to post for ScrapTownLady, and I thought I'd take a few minutes to honor the father's out there!  I never knew my 'real' father, but was blessed to have been raised by a wonderful 'dad', then welcomed and loved by an amazing father-in-law.  I married my best friend, over 40 years ago, and he has been the best father ever.  So, today's post is dedicated to father's everywhere!

The sentiment is computer generated, and reads "A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.  ~Author Unknown

This shows the lights out, and the little tea light all lit up!

Matching tag, made with "Hope" Elements, reads, "All of our blessings and love to you Dad".

This photo shows the set together.

Authentique's "Strong" Collection seemed so fitting for this project!

The ScrapTownLady store has the most beautiful selection of papers, ribbons, and embellishments!  Authentique is one of my favorite lines, and I hope you liked today's gift set! 

Designers Tip:  When creating a special hand made card, layout, or gift, consider a computer generated sentiment.  You can choose your font, the size, and make your sentiment as personalized as you like!

Thanks for stopping by!

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
Authentique 'Strong" 6 x 6 Bundle
Authentique 'Hope' Elements (Sticker Sheet)
Kaiser Craft Sparklets "Daffodil"
Impression Obsession Dies "Shaker Square"
Scor-Tape 1/4"
Petaloo Chantilly Velvet Hydrangeas Blue 

Other Supplies: Creations by AR Lighthouse Template, Twine, Scissors, Crystal Bead

Hugs & Blessings,
Patti J.

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I am excited to be a part of this blog hop, along with many talented individuals and wonderful companies.  What a great way to show support for our heroes!  As you are enjoying your long weekend, please remember the sacrifices that these folks make each day so that we may enjoy our freedom.

When you are ready to move on, just click on the photo above - it will take you back to OWH, and the full list of participants!

Today, I used sketch #150 from the Operation Write Home Sketch Library for my inspiration.

 

And here is my card:

(Supply List Below)

Enjoy the rest of the hop, my friends!

There is SO much inspiration here, and so much love and support for our military.

(Leave comment to be eligible for blog candy...
See yesterday's post for candy info!)

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Patti J.

SUPPLY LIST:

(I couldn't resist playing with more goodness from Scraptownlady!)

Authentique 6 x 6 "Cherish" Collection

Impression Obsession "Hydrangea Set" (Sentiment)

Impression Obsession Tree Die

Impression Obsession Hydrangea Die (Flowers on tree)

Impression Obsession "Solid Tree" Stamp Set

KaiserCraft Pearls "Chino"

Micro Glue Dots

Martha Stewart Glue Pen

Scor-Tape

Spellbinder's Nestability "Sm. Ovals"

Kraft Cardstock

Versafine Brown Ink

Messy Bessy meets Scrap Town Lady!

Hello!

DH is at a Cardinal's baseball game today, so I have some 'me' time.  

Thought I'd drag out the Copics and color a bit! 

 

I saw a challenge for a monochromatic project yesterday, while perusing Facebook, and decided to give it a try.  It's a Bestie's Challenge, and you can find it HERE.  Then I went to Etsy, and found this Sherri Baldy 'Messy Bessy' image HERE.  Just had to 'adopt' her....lol.

Once she was all finished, and I was ready to assembe the card, I realized that it was not all going to fit.  Hmmm......what to do, what to do?  Read on!

I simply took my craft knife and 'raised' up her bow!  It not only gave the card a bit of a 3-dimensional touch, it let the pieces all fit together beautifully!   

Mistakes = creative opportunities, right?

My first box of Scrap Town Lady goodies arrived yesterday, and OH MY, OH MY, what beautiful papers it contained!  This pad is 'Renew' from Authentique and you can purchase it HERE.  When making my card, I couldn't figure out what sentiment to use on this sweetie.  With the ladybug, I felt it should be a bit nature-ish, but nothing was jumping out at me.  I turned over the pad of 'Renew', and VOILA!  On the back cover, was this perfect sentiment, frame and all.  I only had to cut it out and mount it.  Pretty cool, don't you think? 

Hope you are having a great week, and...

that the weekend brings you oodles of crafty time!

Thanks for dropping by today,

Hugs...

Patti J.

A very 'deer' card...

Mornin' all, and happy Friday!

Short post today - just want to share the card I made to accompany the set of Deer Coasters that I shared yesterday.  The baby deer is stamped a second time, cut out, and popped up with a dimensional square.

Our Daily Bread Designs Stamps "Quiet Waters", Authentique CS and misc. CS scraps, Fall leaves, button and brad from my stash, Copic Markers, Stampendous Happy Birthday Sentiment, Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details!)

Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Patti J.

Happy Halloween...

Welcome to a new 'What If Wednesday' sketch challenge for Repeat Impressions Stamps!  We have another great sketch by Wendy to share with you today.

Here is Wendy's Sketch:

 

And here is my card:

Repeat Impressions Stamps (2323W Halloween Cobweb) (2322W Black Cat), Reminisce "You Don't Scare Me" DP, Authentique "Glowing" DP, Fiskar's Deckle Scissors, Zig Pen, CS from stash, Stickles, Bat Dies from Amuse, Spider Punch is Studio G. from Michael's.

I had all sorts of ideas about flipping this sketch so that the rounded panel would be 'grass' at the bottom, but 'someone' must have snuck in when I wasn't looking and glued the bats at the bottom of the panel.  Hmmm....Funny how a card evolves from a mistake!

Let's see what YOU can do with this fun sketch!  All of the challenge details can be found at the Repeat Impressions Blog, The House That Stamps Built.  You could be a lucky winner!

For more inspiration, visit my fellow Rockstars, to see what they've created!

Christy     Cheri     Joy     Geri     Joyce     Karen     Kecia