Getting Creative with Cards

Trying to get back into the scrappy swing of things, I felt like playing and creating the stress free way...by making cards.  Finding inspiration at Scrapbook and Cards Today's Crop and Create, I played with new stamps and product that I had picked up from various instructors and vendors.  So much creativity and inspiration!

I fell in love with Angie Blom's adorable AngieGirl stamps that just were released by Unity Company.  Angie is a sweet creative soul who I met by happenstance at the registration table when I was inquiring about something during the event.   There was Angie working on her adorable new girl stamp samples for the evening make'n takes.  I had the pleasure of chatting with her later that evening while creating a tag with the Andi Girl gardener stamp.  When I got home, I finished my tag and turned it into this card.

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill), stamps(Unity Stamps), ink and stickles(Ranger), patterned paper (Jillibean Soup), markers (Copic)

When I met Angie we got into a discussion about the flair buttons in a bowl on the table.  She mentioned the excess of Monday and Tuesday ones and jokingly challenged me to find a use for them other than Project Life pages.  First thing that popped into my head was the poem ..."Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's Child is full of grace..." and next the idea hit... use the little Sydney girl image from Angie's stamps. As the concept percolated in my brain, the colours were finalized by the January Colour Suite combination that were found on Crop Challenge sheets at our tables.

Supplies: patterned papers and washi tape(MME), girl stamp(Unity Stamps by Angie Blom), script and bird branch stamps (Vicki Boutin), ink(Ranger, CTMH), markers(Copic, Sharpie), twine(Maya Road), Hersey Kiss ad wrapper,flair badge and doilie(misc.)

While the badge originally said Tuesday... nothing that Sharpies can't fix to make it work.  I used both Angie's stamp and Vicki Boutin's Stamps by Stamping Bella.  I find it hard to pass up a cute bird and this has a couple along with a versatile branch.  I even used a piece of Hersey Kisses tape from the chocolates at our scrap table.

A special thanks to Angie for her inspiration and kindness.  I had such fun with these girls that I got me a bunch.  Looking forward to creating more with them in the future.


TTFN,

Crop and Create Excitement!

My stars must have been aligned because I was one lucky gal at Crop and Create Markham. I say this for multiple reasons. Firstly, I went on my own but I was not to remain that way because I was pleasantly surprised to run into some friends from the former Scraps of Joy store.  These sweet and talented ladies continue to teach and inspire crafters with their new venture, Scrappin' Gypsies. It was fun sitting together, catching up and sharing our creations and inspiration during the crop.

Secondly, Catherine , the publisher of Scrapbook and Cards Today and mastermind of the event, out did herself with the help of her fun loving and creative team.  The hotel accommodations, the food, the make n' takes, the goodie bags (thanks to generous and awesome sponsors), the onsite stores and the challenges were all outstanding.  I attended the super talented Kelly Goree's class and got to see her creative process.  I really do enjoy seeing how others think and share about their projects come to life.

Thirdly, the loot.  I was one of the many of the lucky ladies to win in the random draws in my class and in the crop.  By far, the most exciting win was in the Colour Suite Challenge.  Using the SCT Colour Suite palette for January, I created this layout and to my delight it won!

Supplies: patterned paper, sticker, canvas stickers and stamp (Little Yellow Bicycle), Cardstock (Bazzill), foam letter stickers (American Crafts), baker's twine (My Mind's Eye), inks (CTMH), pen (Creative Memories), staples and jewels (miscellaneous)

This was the colour board used.



Love the BasicGrey Kissing Booth goodies that I received (Thanks Catherine and Basic Grey!).

I had a blast. Caught up with some scrappy friends of old and made some new ones too. What more could a crafty girl ask for?

TTFN,

Introducing "The Colour Suite"

There are still a few days to take part in the new monthly colour challenge over at Scrapbook and Cards Today.  Called The Colour Suite it is hosted by scrapbooker extraordinaire Summer Fullerton. You have until their August 15th reveal to enter for July's wonderful colour scheme.





TTFN,