Winter Thoughts Mini Accordion Album

This is a 6" x 6" accordion style album, basically with 8 pages including the cover and backcover.

Some pages background were made from Art Philosophy die cut collection.

I also used the CTMH new [big] snowflake overlay to embellish the cover with a shiny rhinestones-filled brad. Love these.

Simple color scheme and accents.

Blue and chocolate, way to go!

Planning the Holiday Projects - Tags(CTMH)

Here's a video to give you an idea on getting ready for the busiest time of the year!

Planning earlier to create gift tags in "bulk" can get you inspired even months before the holidays and may be a great time saver too.

White Dream in July

I'd like to share today one cute gift I received from Terri ( our Christian Paper Artist Group ) who made and sent this beautiful vintage match box, in last December.

She used everything white in a rich combination of whites which gave the project an amazingly pretty effect of textures.

Loved how she used different materials and fibers. So classy and sweet.

Inside of the box there are lots of little treats and vintage goodies that made my day when it arrived to me. So thoughtful gift for a scrapbooker, from a very talented mixed media artist.

:)

Again, the wonderful feeling of a white Christmas in July.

Sharing with you - :),

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 9 }

Good evening!

This is the tag#9 of my fun "12 Tags of Christmas" project- 2010 Edition.

The focus, besides the Bible Verse itself, is the image with Baby Jesus to remember us the actual reason of why we love and celebrate Christmas.

The stamp of this image is from the "GLORIA" stamp set, from Close To My Heart. The whole set comes with beautiful outlined images(12) that is perfect to color with your favorite markers.

If you liked and want to order the stamp set, please leave a comment in this post or email me.

In this image I colored with COPIC sketch markers, love how these colors come out brightly blended.

And just like the tag#8, I wrote the Scripture with my favorite journaling marker*.

Let's see today's Scripture:

"Follow the way of LOVE."

I Co 14:1(NIV)

Supplies:

papers - Deja' View, CTMH, Neenah classic

stamp, metal accents, Liquid Glass and ribbon - CTMH

punch - EKSuccess

stamp pad - Tsukineko(memento, brillance)

spritz effect - Tattered Angels(glimmer mist)

rhinestones - W2S

marker - ZIG* Millennium, COPIC (E04,E09, E21, E34, E59, B21, B24, Y04, Y08, R02, G24, BV13, BV17, BV23, V12, V15)

button - other.

So, are you creating something special for your Christmas?

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 8 }

Hello...

I'm in the day [8] of my "12 Tags of Christmas"!

Time flies.

Today's tag is taken by neutral colors of Black & White plus touches of Silver and Grey.

I used metal embellishments to purposely highlight the color scheme. At this time, I also put a round piece of mirror with a dark grey heart adhered onto it, to add an extra dimension to the tag.

The Bible Verse is:

"May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace."

Rom. 15:13 (NIV)

Supplies:

papers - DCWV

metal accents - CTMH

brad - Recollection

marker - ZIG Millennium

ribbons - Joann's

mirror and heart shape - miscellaneous

Have a wonderful evening.

12 tags of Christmas { 7 }

Hi,

Today I used some "unusual" color scheme for my tag #7 of the "12 tags of Christmas". We all know so well the traditional colors for this most celebrated Holiday of the year, but hey! A little bit of variation and imagination can be a fun thing to do to spark creativity...

So here is this tag, with colors in shades of purple, lilac, light blue and yellow.

The Bible verse is:

"Thanks be to God, who gives us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ."

1 Corinthians 15:57

Supplies:

paper - CTMH, Basic Grey

stamp - Verve

spray mist - Clearsnap

ink pads - CTMH, Tsukineko

liquid glass - CTMH

paper flower - Prima

mini envelope and accents - miscellaneous

Blessings to you all,

2010 Christmas Card Sampler - 121 pcs

Hi!

These are the sample cards I made for the order I received recently from a local company : for 120 custom Christmas cards.

The style, sketch and colors are basically the same with a subtle variation of border shape.

Supplies:

paper( The Paper Company, CTMH)

stamp ( CTMH, Inkadinkado)

punch (MS)

glittler splitz (CTMH, Studio G)

inks (Tsukineko, CTMH)

Thanks for visiting today!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 6 }

Hi,

How is the Winter treating you?

I've been doing fine but this week I feel like being sick. It has been months since the last time I got cough, sore throat and congestion. Hope I get well soon enough to accomplish the creative tasks I set for myself weeks ago.

It's quite a challenge to work creatively when you're not feeling well physically.

Now talking about the tags. Yes, things slow down when you're sick. But my mind just keeps thinking and planning all little and big ideas for next card, scrapbook layout, etc. In this case, my next tag for the "12 tags of Christmas".

So here's what I came up with: a vintage blue-like tag, wrapped in 2 different patterned paper that I have for a while but didn't put in use. I wanted a smooth color combination, winter-feel, snowflakes filled tag at this time. I liked how it is simple in techniques but still rich in colors.

The Scripture for this tag is:

"FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Hebrews 11: 1

Supplies:

stamp - Verve

ink pads - CTMH

papers - CTMH, DCWV, The Paper Company

Liquid Glass - CTMH

brads - Making memories, Eyelet Outlet

die cut - Sizzix (snowflakes)

ribbon - Offray

Thanks for stopping by!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 5 }

It has been so cold and windy days around here that I decided to put some warm color in this project of my "12 tags of Christmas" instead. Just to add some warmth to myself.

This tag has the entire background covered by a beautiful patterned paper and RED as dominant color. The GREEN came just to bring in the details.

Today's verse: "I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My HELP comes from the Lord."

Psalm 121:1-2

Supplies:

stamp - Verve

ink pads - CTMH

liquid glass(CTMH)

paper - Deja Views

ribbons - Offray

glitter - Martha Stewart

brad - CTMH, Recollection

beads, pin, felt flower and leaves - miscellaneous

Good night!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 4 }

Hello!

Sharing tonight the 4th of the 12 tags of Christmas project.

I've got a special affection for everything lighthouse and have been looking for stamps that come with lighthouses' images in its variety. This lighthouse in the tag is one of my favorites in the collection ( I have only a few of them, still in the look out...).

I used the Perfect Pearls Powder to color the whole lighthouse and the waters then, added a bit of Glitz-glitter glue over the waves and lighting. Also put Liquid Glass (just slightly dabbing a small portion of it - with fingertip) to give an extra shiny effect.

Unfortunately the picture's not fair enough to show the actual pearlized result and embellished surface of the lighthouse itself.

For the edges I used the Brillance pearlescent ink (sky blue, beige), and the clear blue background that holds the Bible verse is a piece of dry embossed cardstock - love how this gave the rich texture to the tag base. To finish, 3 cute white shaped buttons were tied with a silver elastic cord and organza ribbon bow.

The featured Scripture:

"Thy WORD is a LAMP unto my FEET, and a LIGHT unto my PATH."

Psalms 119:105

Supplies:

stamp set (Stampin'Up)

brads (CTMH, Eyelet Outlet)

ink pads , pearl powders (CTMH, Tsukineko, Ranger)

glitter glue, Liquid Glass*(CTMH)

buttons, ribbon, cord (miscellaneous)

embossing pad(Tim Holtz collection)

G'night!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 3 }

Hi!

The tag you see above is the 3rd sampler of my "12 tags of Christmas - 2010 Edition".

Today's tag features some of my favorites:

Heat embossing(with clear embossing powder for fine details, perfect for letterings), tag base background alteration with Walnut Ink application (Antiquing Solution) + Brillance Pearlescent Ink edge chalking(combined coloring) + Smooch Spray gold effect, and the use of Perfect Pearls powder coloring. The birdie's eye and beak were "highlighted" with Liquid Glass* to give them extra dimension. The nest is a piece cut from a real wood sheet paper, it has the actual texture of wood which I find very neat for this project.

The Scripture of the day is:

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

Romans 12:12

Supplies:

ink pads and sprays(CTMH, Tsukineko, Clearsnap)

papers( Creative Imagination, Recollection, Paper Company)

Stamps (CTMH, Stampin'Up)

Rub-on( Heidi Grace Designs)

Pearl Brads (Eyelet Outlet)

Paper Flower and leaf (Prima)

Liquid Glass ( CTMH)

Good Night!

Christmas Matchbox - swap " limited edition "

Good morning...

I'm glad to share these matchboxes I made from the "scratch" - yes, I scored the paper, made the box and decorated it, then filled it with some cute pieces and goodies for crafting - anything else beyond scrapbooking and card making.

The two ladies who received the boxes/goodies are from the Christian Paper Artists Group.

I'm member of the group for a while and now swapping for the very first time.

I'm happy I joined this one, the boxes I received from them are both very creative and cute.

The swap was 2 weeks ago.

Supplies: box - paper( Basic Grey, CTMH), glitter glitz, ribbons, brads, stamp and ink pad (CTMH) flowers (Prima), punch(Fiskars).

*Note: The stamp set I used is the brand new ones from Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter collection/idea book. See Image above. It's called Everlasting Life and became one of my favorite right after the CTMH D.C. 2010 Convention. through the letter form, the words, the beauty of these Scriptures. Love this set.

Have a blessed day!

FUNdamentals technique sampler: "so blessed" card

Hi..

Here is another card sampler for the FUNdamentals class - again, to review the fun techniques I taught during the previous classes.

In this card there are at least 7 techniques.

I find this a good way to remember the ideas shared in the teaching.

And again, the supplies are all from the CTMH newest Christmas collection - papers and stamps set.

Thanks for visiting me!

"Alegria" for the eyes

We may want to define "eye candy" as anything that is beautiful to see at and makes us happy just by looking at, just like candies do with all the sweet tooth out there.

How about some treats simply made with recycled items, patterned papers and fun stamps?

I made these candy jars, filled with chocolates, as treats last year to give away in our friends home, when we're invited to spend the Christmas eve together. I thought everyone liked the idea of taking home a little fun treat after the party.

(sorry for the darker image you see above):)

Supplies:

patterned paper( WeRMemoryKeepers), cardstock paper, ink pad and stamp(CTMH)

We can always be creative with everyday things around us and to take a step forward to recycle whenever we get the chance. Recycling, refreshing, renewing something, it is all good.

Happy Eye Candy you too (and don't eat too many chocolates)!