American Crafts NSD Blog Hop!!

Hello and welcome to the American Crafts NSD 2015 Blog Hop!! We are so glad that you could join us! To celebrate National Scrapbook Day this year, I decided to create a new layout featuring the Amy Tangerine Rise and Shine collection! I just love this collection and find it so versatile for everyday life!

Supplies:  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370013) - Claire Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370004) - Ella Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370006) - Emery Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370009) - Emma Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370002) - Kylie Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370011) - Lucy Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370016) - Madison Paper, Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370012) - Olivia Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370000) - Rachel Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370017) - Samantha Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370008) - Stella Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370018) - Sophia Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370034) - Epoxy Stickers; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370039) - Wood Veneer Tags; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (3700450) - Memo Pad; 

Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370035) - Phrase Stickers; Cardstock: (7104) - Vanilla

How To: Use a 1" square punch to punch out pieces of assorted patterned papers and white cardstock.  Use watercolor paints to apply watercolors to the punched pieces of white cardstock, set aside.  Arrange punched pieces in a diamond format, use a ruler to line pieces up and adhere down.  Flick drops of white paint across the page.  Print a small photo and adhere to top left hand side of page and back with die cuts, note pad page, paper clip and stickers.  Fussy cut a flower from overlay sheet and tuck in behind photo.  Finish page by adhering wood veneer and stickers.

My Challenge: What is a blog hop without a fun challenge?  I challenge you to use watercolors on your next page!  I would love to see what you create!  Feel free to share the link here, or on our Facebook page.  

I have a fun prize up for grabs and all you have to do to be entered to win is to leave a comment on this blog.

Prize pack is open to US residents only and will remain open until Monday May 4th 12:00 AM PST.  The winner will be announced on my blog on Tuesday May 5th.

Next on the hop is the talented: Heather Leopard

American Crafts is giving away a $40 grand prize on their blog, all you have to do is leave a comment to win. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on the AC blog the following Friday (May 8th 2015). Good luck!

American Crafts | Kids

The new True Stories collection from Shimelle is bright and cheerful and perfect for kids' pages.  I used a phrase from Dr. Seuss, along with playful letters to create a one of a kind title for my kid page.

supplies: Shimelle True Stories (370712) - Salted Caramel paper, Shimelle True Stories (370705) Lemon and Ginger paper, Shimelle True Stories (370743) - Ephemera, Shimelle True Stories (370742) - Photo Overlays, Shimelle True Stories (370733) - Phrase And Alpha Stickers, Shimelle True Stories (370735) - Cork Stickers, Shimelle True Stories (370736) - Enamel Dots, Shimelle True Stories (370729) - Chipboard Hipster Multicolor Thickers, Precision Pens (62311) - Black .03, Mister Huey's (331064) - Inky Black, This To

That (AM617-13) - Adhesive 

How To: Fussy cut letters from Salted Caramel paper to create title. Use a sewing machine to add machine stitching to each letter, leave threads long to create interest.  Place title on layout (but do not adhere) to figure out letter placement.  Once you have decided where your title needs to go, remove letters and paint white paint across background using a wide foam brush.  Set aside to dry.  Adhere cork building sticker and flag (ephemera)

to the bottom left hand side of layout.  Adhere title to layout, use a journaling pen to journal in the letter "O".  Flick drops of black spray mist against background. Print a small photo and adhere to bottom right hand side along with photo overlay, ephemera and phrase sticker.  Finish by embellishing page with enamel dots, ephemera pieces, and stickers.

Pink Paislee NSD Blog Hop!!!

Happy National Scrapbook Weekend! The Pink Paislee team wants to wish you a fun and creative weekend! Whether you are at home or at a crop this weekend, we would like to share some inspiration with you along with what this holiday means to us! Start at Pink Paislee's blog and let's get this party started!


Here's a layout that I created using the wonderful Atlas collection.  We were on vacation at Great America, and I just had to get a photo of the kids up on the swings!

What does scrapbooking mean to you?  It is a way to document all of the special moments that I have with my family and friends.

How did you start?  I was introduced back in 1996 by a friend.  It was mostly cardstock, stickers and decorative scissors back then.

What do you love about this hobby? I love that it is a creative way for me to express myself.

What do you do to "celebrate" memory keeping? I usually get together with friends on NSD or work on projects at home and look back at old scrapbook pages made.

Next on the hop is: 

 Emeline

  

Pink Paislee is giving away the entire collection of Citrus Bliss!

Click on over to the next Pink Paislee team member, Emeline to be inspired!  Make sure to also enter our National Scrapbook Weekend Facebook Giveaway!  Have a creative weekend!

Scrapbook Circle | You're So Pretty

Hi there,
I'm sharing my very last layout for the month made with Scrapbook Circle's April Let's Do This kit.

Big letters are a hot trend in scrapbooking right now.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut my title from Crate paper and then adhered it to my layout.   For texture, I added drops of white paint across my page and then added a photo of my sweet niece Olivia.  To finish off my page I added bits and pieces from the This way add-on and Love It add-on.  For texture, I added drops of white paint across my page and then added a photo of my sweet niece Olivia.

Stop by the Scrapbook Circle shop to pick up this kit and to see the reveal of May's kit!

Pink Paislee | Fringe Letter Centerpiece

I was inspired to create my fringe letter centerpiece while shopping at the party supply store and looking at decor for my daughter’s upcoming birthday party.  I was picking up tissue paper to create tassels and was immediately drawn to the popular fringe design that I spotted on pinatas in the shop.   An idea was born, and I decided to create my own monogram centerpiece for the party using the fringe design.

Learn to make this Monogram centerpiece DIY, perfect for a party!  This decor is easy and inexpensive and is a great way to personalize an event!

 Monogram Fringe Letter

Supplies -

8-inch cardboard letter of your choice

1 sheet of gold metallic tissue paper

1 sheet of Pink Paislee Squeeze Citrus Bliss paper

1 sheet of Pink Paislee Citrus Citrus Bliss paper

scissors

adhesive

Trim 3 strips of  - Citrus paper, Squeeze paper and gold metallic foil paper each measuring 3″ x 12″.

Use scissors to cut fringe (slits) into each strip of paper.  Starting with the lightest color paper strip adhere to the bottom of cardboard letter using liquid adhesive, wrap around sides of letter and use scissors to trim of excess.  Continue these steps with each strip of paper, from the bottom going up in this pattern: light pink to dark pink to gold.  When the front and all sides are completed, you are done.  Use the letter as a centerpiece for a fun party setup and enjoy!

Another item that I created for the party were these fun DIY Glitter Swizzle Sticks, and I’m going to share with you how I made them below:

DIY Glitter Swizzle Sticks

Supplies-

bamboo skewers

scissors

glitter cardstock

1-inch circle punch

adhesive

Start by punching out 1-inch circles from glitter cardstock.  Trim bamboo skewers to your desired length. Each stick will need two dots, take adhesive and spread three quarters of the way around the edge on the non-glittered side.  Attach the matching dot, then slip in the end of a bamboo skewer.  Hold dots and bamboo skewer together until dry.  Add the swizzle sticks to your party glasses.  Garnish with lemon slices, pour the drinks and enjoy!

A fun variation on these swizzle sticks would be to use different colors of glitter cardstock paper to personalize everyone’s drink!

I hope that you will be inspired to create these fun projects for your next party!

Collection Used: Citrus Bliss

The Cut Shoppe and Fancy Pants Team Up!

Hi everyone!  The Cut Shoppe and Fancy Pants designs is having a team up this week.  I'm first up on The Cut Shoppe blog sharing my creation!

Here is my layout that I created for the the Team Up.  I used the beautiful Fancy Pants Flutter collection, paired with the All Heart cut file from The Cut Shoppe.

How To:  Use a Silhouette Cameo to cut All Heart cut file from Change paper, back with white cardstock.  Trim small pieces of patterned paper from the Flutter collection and use to back random hearts across the page.  Flick black ink across the page.  With a black fine tipped pen journal in one heart on the right side of page.  Print a small photo and layer with frame, tab and tag, adhere to page.  Finish page by adhering buttons, die cut pieces and chalkboard stickers.

All Heart 

Supplies: The Cut Shoppe: All Heart; Fancy Pants: Flutter collection: Patterned Papers, Button Mix, Insta Pack, Ephemera Pack; American Crafts: White Cardstock; Studio Calico: Mister Huey's Inky Black Spray Mist

In addition to all of the inspiration you'll be seeing this week, we'll also have some great giveaways and discounts!

We are giving away some FP Goodies to one lucky winner!  All you need to do, is comment on each post this week.  We'll be choosing a random winner from all of the comments on The Cut Shoppe Blog this week.  Commenting will be open until Sunday, May 3rd, and a winner will be announced on Monday, May 4th!

And last, but not least, you can SAVE 30% during our week long team up!  Just use the Code TCSFP30 at checkout, to save 30% off of your purchase.  This discount is valid from April 27th-May 4th!

Make sure you head over to visit the Fancy Pants Blog, to see what they created today, and visit us again tomorrow to see what Allie created!

American Crafts | Recycling

This week on the American Crafts blog is all about Recycling.   I have a habit of collecting paint chips every time that I go to the hardware store.  They come in every shade of color and make a great addition to all craft projects!

Supplies: Rise And Shine (RSDS-70012) - Olivia Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70009) - Emma Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70004) - Ella Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70001) - Chloe Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70002) - Kylie Paper, Rise And Shine (RSTH-7002) - Alyx Alpha Silver Foil Thickers,Rise And Shine (RSDS-70009) - Emma Paper, Rise And Shine (370038) - Cardstock Shapes and Phrases W/Foil Accents, Cardstock (Am710-81) White Textured, This To That (AM617-12) - Adhesive

How To:  Create card from card base measuring 5x7.  Trim a piece of Olivia paper (measuring 5x7) and adhere to card base.  Use various size circle punches to punch out pieces of patterned papers and paint chips, set aside.  Use a sewing machine to adhere die cut camera to center of card.  Arrange punched circle pieces just below camera and adhere down.  Spell out title "Snap" using Alyx Alpha Silver Foil Thickers.  Finish card by flicking drops of black spray mist onto card.

Supplies: Rise And Shine (RSDS-70001) - Chloe Paper,  Rise And Shine (RSDS-70012) - Olivia Paper,  Rise And Shine (RSDS-70006) - Emery Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70009) - Emma Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70001) - Chloe Paper, Rise And Shine (RSTH-70027) - Grace Phrase/Gold Foil Thickers, Rise And Shine (370038) - Shapes and Phrases W/Foil Accents, Cardstock (AM710 -81) - White Textured, This To That (AM617-12) - Adhesive 

 

How To: Create card from card base measuring 4x6.  Trim a piece of Chloe paper (measuring 4x6) and adhere to card base.  Use 1" size circle punch to punch out pieces of patterned papers and paint chips.  Arrange paint chips in horizontal fashion and adhere to card. Use a banner punch to cut banner piece from Lucy Patterned paper.  Adhere die cut flower and banner piece to center of card.  Adhere thicker word "cute" to center of card just on top of flower die cut piece.  Use a sewing machine to add machine stitching to card.  Finish card by flicking drops of black spray mist onto card.