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Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Mermaid Fairy Envelope and Tag Insert for Bea Grob Mixed Media and More

Hello, my friends!

I'm back today with my April project for
Bea Grob Mixed Media and More!

This month I have created an Envelope and Tag to insert in my
Mermaid Fairy Junk Journal.
All the products I used are from the Mermaid Fairy Collection.

Here is the envelope and front of the tag:

I created the envelope from one of the free printable pages,
using my envelope punch board.
I inked the edges with Broken China Distress Ink.
I then cut the tag 3" x 61/4" from cardstock.
I used my bubbles border punch along the bottom edge of the tag.
I fussy cut the mermaid and adhered it in place.
I added several washi sticker starfish.

Here is the envelope and the back of the tag:

I stamped the sentiment on the center back of the tag.
I then added the stamped bubbles.
Finally I added the washi sticker fish and shell.

Here is the envelope clipped into my journal:

I'm having so much fun with this journal,
and all of Bea's fabulous products!

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Here is the video:

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll be back next month with some new creative work in my journal!

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Here are all the links:

Bea Grob Mixed Media and More Shop

Bea Grob Mixed Media and More Facebook

Bea Grob Mixed Media Instagram

CREATE Mini Album for Clear Scraps

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with a fun new project for Clear Scraps!

This time I have created a mini album, using a really great combination of products!

Here's my album:

I love to combine chipboard and acrylic pages when making a mini album.
Since the acrylic pages are see-through, more thought has to go into the construction.
For this album I decided to stencil a design on each acrylic page.
It's easy to do...and so much fun!

Clear Scrap Products Used:
Chipboard Album 5 x 7;
Acrylic Album 5 x 7;

All Created 4 x 6 Stencil;

6" Doily Stencil;

6" Paint Splats Stencil;

6" Seamless Flowers Stencil.

I used four chipboard pages, and four acrylic pages.
I began by choosing papers from my stash, and covering the chipboard.
The chipboard has holes for binding rings,
so it's important to remember to punch them out before covering them on both sides.
Once my chipboard was covered, I set it aside.

I chose some acrylic paints that match the papers, and grabbed some makeup sponges.
The sponges work beautifully for stenciling with paint.
I decided which side of the acrylic I was going to stencil on,

and removed the protective film from that side only.
I chose to stencil the front cover on the back side of the acrylic.
This will offer some protection to the paint, since this is the cover.
It's very easy to flip the stencil over, and add the paint backwards.
I loaded some paint on my sponge, and used a dabbing motion through the stencil.
As you can see by the smaller white doilies, I had a bit too much paint on my sponge.
I don't mind the look for this project but it's best to start with less.
You can always add more if you need it.

The paint dried quite quickly but I let it sit for an extra day.
When I was ready to assemble my pages, I removed the other layer of protective plastic.

Then it was just a matter of putting my pages in order,
and adding a bit of embellishing.

I placed a solid colored mat behind the title page.

Then I added some pearls and a little bow.
All the page edges have been inked with distress ink.

I added some stickers and bits that all fit into my "CREATE" theme.

The white doily shows up beautifully on the background page.

It looks lovely on the busier page too.

I used touches of ribbons on some pages.
They match the ribbons used on the binding rings.

I really love the way these paint splats look on both the solid green page,

...and the pretty striped page.

The flowers look great on the back cover.

You can see throughout the album,
thought was given as to the placement of stickers.
They aren't fighting with the stencil designs.

This was such a fun album to put together!
If you haven't tried using acrylic pages before,

I really hope you do!

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Other materials used:

Dylusions Paints;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink;
Dollarama Makeup Sponges;
American Crafts Papers and Stickers;
Binding Rings;
Ribbons and Bling from My Stash.

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Thanks for stopping by today!
I'll be back soon with another fun project share!

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Here are all the links for you:

Clear Scraps Shop

Clear Scraps Facebook

Clear Scraps Instagram

Clear Scraps Pinterest

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

April Project for Lavender Blu Journals

Hello, my friends!

Today I am sharing my April project for Lavender Blu Journals!

This month I have created two fun tags and a card!

Lavender Blu Products Used:

Vintage Victorian Ephemera Kit;

Vintage Victorian Journal Kit.

This is a gorgeous collection...with endless creative possibilities!

Here are my tags.:

Everything was printed and then fussy cut.

The edges were distressed with a tool or ink or both.

Then I did some simple and flat layering.
I think I'll be using these tags in a future journal.

Then I made this pretty card, using the same process.

Although here I did adhere the center heart using foam tape.

Here's the inside of the card, decorated with other elements from the collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back next month with another fun project for Lavender Blu Journals!

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Here are all the links for you:

Lavender Blu Journals Shop

Lavender Blu Journals Facebook Page

Lavender Blu Journals Instagram

Saturday, 26 April 2025

A Fun Decorative Shaker Element for Clear Scraps

Hello, my friends!

I'm so happy to be sharing my first project as a Design Team member for Clear Scraps!
Some of you may remember that I worked with them years ago.
I'm so happy to be back!

For my first project, I have made a fun shaker element:

Shakers are so much fun, and there is an incredible variety in the shop HERE.

This particular shaker is going to sit on my desk as a reminder that "Life is Beautiful"!
However, there are lots of ways to use finished shakers:
on a card, on a layout, on the cover of a mini album or journal, as a little decorative hanging.
So many options!

Here's how I did it:

First, I gathered what I needed:
Clear Scraps - Mini Shaker Scallop Rectangle;
Chosen Image;
(I used: Image and Sentiment)
Walnut Stain Distress Ink (not shown);
Coordinating Acrylic Paint;
Paint Brush;
Assorted Filler.

I began with painting all the chipboard shaker layers.
I painted the front, back and all the edges.

I cut my image to fit, added the sentiment, and inked all the edges.
I adhered my image onto the back piece.
Then I adhered two of the framed layers on top.
At this point, I added all my little shaker bits.
I used a combination of sequins, beads, and tiny flowers.
Next, I removed the protective film from the acrylic layer, and adhered it in place.
Finally, I added the front frame piece.

Once the glue was dry and set, I inked all the edges with distress ink.

It's such a sweet little decorative piece on my desk.
I can't help but give it a shake every time I see it!

Thanks for stopping by today!
I'll be back soon with another project share.
In the meantime, head over to the shop and see which shaker element inspires you!

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Here are all the links for you:

Clear Scraps Shop

Clear Scraps Facebook

Clear Scraps Instagram

Clear Scraps Pinterest

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Finished Foiled Cards for Crafty Critta

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another foiled project using Crafty Critta products!

These are the finished cards, made with the items I foiled in my last Crafty Critta video.
I'll add the video below...in case you missed it, or want to see it again.

I'll also link the video where I show these finished cards.

Now...let's take a look at what I used.

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For the following two cards, I used:

Foil - Galaxy Rainbow;

Toner Sheet - T0129;

Foil Art - Flutter Bye;

Foil Art - Sentiment Pack 2.