Pumpkin Page Using Flirty Paper

I have mentioned before how much I love the Flirty paper pack. I am not a big fan of the raspberry paper. I need to admit that. And I don't usually like orange. But this orange I LOVE. I have used it on so many things-- pages, cards, gifts,.. The New England Ivy print also goes with everything.






I have finished another page using this paper pack.

This paper is perfect for my pumpkin patch photos.  I tend to work in one page layouts. Even though I take a ton of photos, I make it work with one page since this page will go in my 2012 album which is part of a 365 project. I might add a second page if I am doing a layout on an entire week. The rules of my 365 project album is at least 1 picture every day and no more than one page per day. Often I have 4-5 days on one page.

Since I had to keep all these wonderful pictures on just one page, I added a mini book to the page.

This is simply a 12x12 piece of New England Ivy card stock cut in 4 inch strips and scored at 3 3/4 inches. I folded accordion style, attaching the  next strip at the little piece at the end (make sure you use a strong adhesive for this).  Sometimes, when making a book like this, I have photos on both side so it will pull up from the page like an accordion. This one I glued the backs together to make it into a little book. I added wallet size photos into the booklet and added all my journaling here.

The decoration at the bottom is the So Grateful stamp. Yes, I have posted this before. I mentioned that it is a favorite for me. I seem to want to use it everywhere. The burlap is two strips of the burlap ribbon. The strip of paper down the center hides the seem.


Supplies:

Flirty Paper Pack X7160B
So Grateful stamp set B1395
Burlap Ribbon Z1760
Waxy Flax Chocolate Z1088
bamboo paper
Autumn Terracotta ink
New England Ivy Ink
3-D foam tape

For those of you who are paying attention--yes, only 2 of my 3 kids are here. One had too many other things going on to come with us. Oh, the life of a teenager.

Have fun with paper today!

Beginning an Album

I had a lot of fun cropping at Scrapbook Territory the other day with my good friends, Meridith and Terese. I am happy to report that I was very successful in my crafting. Many times, I sit and talk and just play with my pictures and paper instead of getting things done. This time I not only had a great time with my friends but I also did a lot of organizing of pictures, planned out 7 pages, and completed 3. What a great day!

I am beginning an album all about my family's trips to camp. I volunteer at a Girl Scout camp. My 3 kids come too (even my sons). I wanted to have one album just for our home in the Sierras.  Here is the title page of the album.

 

 

 

Materials used:
Papers: outdoor denim and the green print from the Flirty paper pack. I also used a  little Bo Bunny chocolate polka dot since I forgot my CTMH chocolate at home.
Burlap ribbon (Z1760)
Canvas Alphabet (Z1777) inked with chocolate

I just love the canvas alphabet and the burlap ribbon. They go really well together.

Next in the album will be 6 pages for our first year at camp. A 2 pages layout for my daughter's unit, 2 pages for my sons', and 2 pages for mine. I should have those finished today. Later this week, I will work on the next year. I am hoping to finish up all 6 years of camp by the end of the month when we hold my daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony.

Be sure to have fun with your paper today!

Fall Box

Here's a little box I made with the Fall Favorites set.

I used Cocoa paper with the Artiste cartridge. Cut at 4 inches, the box is the 3-D image on 7 key of the cartridge (page 37 of the Artiste booklet). The box is easy to put together-- no adhesive needed! The burlap ribbon (Z1760) is great on everything!  I used the Fall Favorites set is stamped on colonial white paper. The Fall Favorites set is the September stamp of the month.

A great set that is only $5 when you place a $50 order and only available during September.

Have fun with some fall projects today!

Christmas Card

I promised a Christmas card about 2 weeks ago but forgot to post it.  So, here it is:

I used the Pear and Partridge paper pack (X7162B) plus a little bit of colonial white paper.  The stamp set is Merry and Bright (C1510). I stamped the card base with white daisy ink. Since this is a pigment ink, it seems to sit above the paper. The sentiment is stamped with olive ink.  I used a few sparkles- red, pink and purple assortment (Z1326). Sparkles are really a must on any Christmas card, I think. And then I used a small piece of the burlap ribbon (Z1760). I like the burlap. I seem to be using it a lot.

There is my first Christmas card of the season! I will be hosting a Christmas Card Workshop coming soon. We will make 15 cards (3 each of 5 designs) so we can get a lot done at one sitting. If you are interesting in hosting one of these workshops, please let me know. My calendar is booking up.

Hoping you are having fun with ink today!