For the Love of Crafting

I knew that I would want the August Stamp of the Month from the moment I saw it in the Seasonal Expressions Idea Book. It has some really fun catch phrases and timeless images. These work great for both your crafty cards and your scrapbook layouts! Here are a few cards I made to display for my customers.

I chose just a few of the images and sentiments. I also pulled in some papers from current collections and also some sneak peeks of papers coming in September! You will find some pml cards and zip strips too!

You can get this stamp in the month of August for only $5 with a qualifying purchase. For that price I'm certain you will find all sorts of projects that these would work great for!

Dreamin' Big Camera

I'm super excited to share this project with you. This Christmas my daughter wished for a camera. She loves photography and would like a camera with all the bells and whistles that will last a lifetime. Sticking to the "mom & dad Christmas budget" we opted to give her money to save up for what she really wants. I'm not much for just handing money in an envelope, so I came up with something more creative! Thanks to the SVG Cuts website I found the perfect camera!!

This camera is a nice big 3D project. It is easy to cut out and assemble with the instructional video. The Dreamin' Big papers were perfect to use and coordinate so nicely. The entire top of the camera, with dials and all, lifts off revealing a space for rolls of cash! Look closely at the acetate lens...how cool, yes!

Please visit SVGCuts for tons of inspiring ideas. You can get this new Dreamin' Big paper collection and coordinating products now online. Thanks for visiting!

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Life in Pictures stamp set is fun for all types of projects. Here are a few more ideas for you!

You may remember when I used this triangle overlay for another card with Regatta papers and a boat image. I changed up the papers and added one of the vintage camera images from the Stamp of the Month. I placed the overlay on kraft cardstock which gives it more depth.

At a recent sneak peek of the new Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea book, I created a similar project for the ladies to make.

This time I placed the overlay on sturdy chipboard. The ladies picked from an assortment of patterned paper triangles from the brand new paper collections; Florence, Magical and Calypso. They mixed the colors randomly then adhered them. We finished the project with some white & gold ribbon so they could hang their signs on the doors to their craft spaces so that when others entered they would know they are entering the room of the Scrapbook Queens!

You will see more of these new papers and fabulous stamp set on May 1st when the Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book releases. However, If you wish to get the Life in Pictures Stamp of the Month you must make your purchase before the end of April.

Happy crafting Scrapbook Queens!

Smile for FMS

So far I've been using the Stamp of the Month, Life in Pictures with either the camera images adorning the project or the cool polaroid frame as the focal point. On this card I created for Freshly Made Sketches, I've used one of the camera images to create a background paper. Once it was all stamped tone-on-tone I left the additional elements very simple. A pairing of soft colors with a simple sentiment and a few sequins are the center of attention. Does it make you smile?

The Life in Pictures SOTM is available until the end of April! Have a great weekend!

Make me Smile with SOTM

You will be smiling too when you get to play with April's Stamp of the Month! I shared with you a photo booth perfect layout using the stamp set and a card with the polaroid picture frame. Today I'd like to share a card that uses one of the cool camera's on it. I can't honestly say that I've never seen one of these camera's in person, but I find it to be unique!

I'll let you in on a little secret...this stamp set goes really well with some of the new papers in the Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book! Be sure to get it this month so you are ready to use it next month with the new products! ;)

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Oh Snap!

Tomorrow I am hosting a Birthday themed card exchange. I have already received several cards and can't wait to share them here with all of you. These ladies are so talented and their artwork inspires me every time!

In the meantime I have some cute cards to share with you today using the Sightseer stamp set. I like the simple, trendy images. I especially like the people, camera and the arrow graphic which I turned into chevron stripes on a card posted previously.

This first card uses some For Always paper and just a strip of some older Dotty papers. I wanted the look of a polaroid picture and with the addition of Washi tape the card looks like a page in a Smash Book!

Even though this card is a Birthday theme, it was not worthy enough for the upcoming exchange. However, I was able to play with some new Heidi Swapp Color Shine shimmer spray and Color Shine Heart. In person this card sparkles and shines!

Be sure to come back soon to see the fabulous creations from my Birthday card exchange!