Papercrafting during my free time
17 Jan 2011 4 Comments
in Cards and Projects Tags: card, cards, cardstock, paper crafting
Please note: it’s late and I misspelled Sketches in Thyme in the title of my post, but already posted the link to my blog on their site so I didn’t want to change it and mess up the link. 
This card was created using Bazzill cardstock and Echo Park’s Be Mine Paper Pack.
If you would like to participate in the Sketches in Thyme Challenge, CLICK HERE
If you would like to participate in the Paper Variety Challenge, CLICK HERE.
16 Jan 2011 4 Comments
in Cards and Projects, product reviews Tags: cardstock, embellishments, gift bag, paper, paper crafting, patterned paper, Projects, tools
I’ve wanted a scoring board (aka scoreboard) for a while now and after quite a bit of comparison shopping, I finally decided to get the Martha Stewart version. Though most products of this kind are very similar, the main features that set this one apart for me were the measuring increments offered, included an envelope guide and scoring tool, and compartments to house the guide and tool for storage. Unlike other versions, this one offers scoring guides every 1/8″ across the entire width of the board. The envelope guide is also very handy since it allows you to effortlessly place your paper at the perfect angle and has the proper measurements and score line placements printed right on the device. There is also an insert in the compartment that gives you the measurements for card sizes and boxes!
Using this convenient and easy to use tool, I created 3 gift bags. I referred to the tutorial offered on Scrap Whispers to enter their challenge, but made a few modifications.
This first bag is made using the instructions, but I folded in the top on each side by 7/8″ to reinforce the paper since I planned on adding ribbon handles. For this one, I used MME Bella Bella paper from their paperstack (not cardstock) and SEI ribbon.
For the second bag, I followed the instructions, but added a few additional score marks to allow the bag to close smoothly. I also punched 2 holes on each side so I could run the ribbon through both sides and tie a bow for the closure. This gift bag was created using cardstock from the DCWV Nana’s Nursery Baby Girl Stack and bit of Webster’s Pages trim that I took apart.
The additional score lines: When the instructions say to turn the paper and add a score line all the way down at 5″ and 7″ I added a short 1″ score mark at 6″ on both ends. Then scored 1″ from the edge of the paper and the end of that mark to where the lines intersect on each side of it and repeated for the other end. I then creased inward on these marks. It’s hard to describe, but I think you can see it well enough in this pic:
The third gift bag was made the same way as the second. For this one, I used Webster’s Pages Wrapping Paper from the Waiting for Santa line, fussy cut elements out of Reindeer Cottage from the same line and tied it with a strip of vintage inspired netting.
To view the tutorial I used or to enter the challenge, CLICK HERE
16 Jan 2011 Comments Off on Review – My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found Collection
in product reviews, Scrapbook Layouts Tags: 12×12, cardstock, die cut, glitter, layout, MME, multi-photo, My Mind’s Eye, paper, ribbon, scrapbook, scrapbooking, single page, trim
From their Wild Asparagus range to Tres Jolie to Lost and Found, one thing I’ve always loved about My Mind’s Eye is the heavy weight and texture of their cardstock. For this layout I used the Moments papers from the Union Square range. A great feature to this line is that they’ve already included glittered elements on the papers that really make the gorgeous details pop! I didn’t have any lettering that were the color I wanted, so I used white alphas by Pink Paislee, inked them w/distress ink and embossed them which created a really cool marbled affect.
MME also offers many items that coordinate with their products. There are trims, tags, buttons, brads, dimensional stickers, stamp sets and chipboard mini-albums that go with each range in this line. You can see more of their fantastic designs HERE.
10 Jan 2011 5 Comments
in product reviews, Scrapbook Layouts Tags: 12×12, Bo Bunny, Bobunny, collection, diecut, embellishments, layout, lo, multiphoto, paper kit, scrapbook, scrapbooking, single page, stickers, winter
I just created a single page, multi-photo layout using the BoBunny Midnight Frost Collection Pack. The package includes 18 sheets of double sided cardstock (2 each of 9 designs) and 1 accessory sheet with alphas and coordinating diecut shapes. This line has such gorgeous, deeply rich colors, that I was very impressed. I love how many of the papers have one side that is more muted and feature a distressed appearance, making them fabulous bases for layering. I also greatly enjoyed the accessory sheet that comes with the papers. Here’s what I created:
For this layout, I used the sketch provided on their blog for their Friday challenge. CLICK HERE if you’d like to create a layout for their challenge too. Hope you enjoy the Midnight Frost collection as much as I did! 😀
Distressed Scrapper 