Lock and Key Slimline Album for Clear Scraps.

   Hello, my friends!

Today I'm sharing a fun album that I created for Clear Scraps!
It's a Slimline Chipboard Album that measures 5 1/2" x 11".

These are the Clear Scraps products that I used:

Heart Locks Chipboard Embellishment

Keys Chipboard Embellishment

6" Keys n Locks Stencil

Chip WAVE Slimline Album

Here's how I did it:

I began by covering the front and back of the album pages with designer paper.
I punched the binding holes and inked all the edges.

Then I used distress ink, and stenciled several pages with the keys and locks.

I chose one key and one lock, and heat embossed them with an antique gold embossing powder.
While it was still warm, I sprinkled on a little bit of black embossing powder, 

and heat set again. 
This gives a nice vintage look that worked very well with my album cover.

I adhered the key and lock in place on my front cover.

All that was left was to embellish my album pages.

I added a variety of tucks and journaling spots.

I really like seeing the way the "wave" from the previous page.

There is lots of room for photos and documentation.

These slimline albums are so fun to decorate and put together.
You can find more Slimline Album options in the shop HERE.

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Other Materials Used:
DCWV Timeless Type Stack;
Embossing Ink;
 Antique Gold and Black Embossing Powder;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink;

Binding Rings.

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I'll be back soon with another fun project share! 

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Vintage Envelope Shaker Box for Clear Scraps

   Hello, my friends!

I'm back today with a fun new project for Clear Scraps!
This project was inspired by this great Mini Shaker Envelope.

Here's my finished box:

Here's how I made it.
I began with a plain wooden box from our local dollar store.
I used a variety of Distress Stains, and a make-up sponge, to get the colors I wanted.
I also added some swipes of distress ink.
I set the box aside to dry.

Then I moved on to the shaker element.

As with all the Clear Scrap Shakers, there are 5 pieces:
the backing, the acrylic piece, and 3 shape pieces. 
I adhered a page of handwriting to the backing piece.
The front piece was colored with same stains and inks as the box.
I then assembled all the layers, using beads and sequins for filler.

Here's a closer look at the finished shaker:

I then adhered the shaker element to the top of the box. 

I also decorated the inside of the box.
I did this using a digital paper that looks like crumpled paper,

that I stamped with a script stamp.
I inked all the edges before adhering it all in place.

I have some fun plans to fill this box.
I'll be back to share that with you very soon!

 Clear Scraps Products Used:

Mini Shaker Envelope

Other Materials Used:

Wood Box;
Distress Stains - Weathered Wood, Forest Moss, Tarnished Brass;
Distress Ink: Walnut Stain, Black Soot;
Unknown Script Stamp;
Unknown Sequins and Beads;
Paper from Polka Art Studio;
Paper from Lavender Blu Journals.

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More Work in My Mermaid Fairy Junk Journal for Bea Grob Mixed Media and More

     Hello, my friends!

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

 Again, I'm working in my TN Style Junk Journal.
All the products I used are from the Mermaid Fairy Collection.

First, I made a moveable mermaid:

I used the fun fussy cut mermaid parts to put this one together.
Here it is added to my journal:

Then I used more of the lovely fussy cut pieces to create this tag:

Here it is 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, where you can see me put everything together:

https://youtu.be/o6FbLJyX0BA

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll be back next month with some new creative mixed media work!

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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

Coffee Themed Postcard for Clear Scraps

   Hello, my friends!

I'm back with another project for Clear Scraps!
Today it's a quick and easy one!

I've used: 

Coffee Mug Chipboard Embellishment

There are so many ways to make a fun coffee themed project!
The chipboard cup can be inked, embossed, painted, etc.
I chose to cover mine with coffee themed paper from my stash.

Here is what it looked like before I started.
The package included a coffee sleeve with a heart cut out.

However, I took inspiration from my paper, and added a kraft cardstock sleeve.
I ran the strip through my crimper before adhering it in place. 

I added a strip of black cardstock across the top.
Then I brushed on some white chalk lines to give the lid some dimension. 

I could have made a card but opted instead to make more of a postcard
...with just a front and back. 
I added a simple pocket to the back to hold a coffee gift card
(Mine is for Tim Hortons).
I also added a coffee sentiment to the pocket.

This would be a great card to include in a coffee themed gift basket,
 to send to a friend who is under the weather - or just a coffee lover!

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Other Materials Used:
Paper and Sentiment - Printables from Kate Crafts Store;
Recollections Black Cardstock;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink;
Crimper;
1" Circle Punch.

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I'll be back soon with another fun project share! 

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Flower Shaker Plant Poke for Clear Scraps

  Hello, my friends!

I'm back with another fun project share for Clear Scraps!
This time I have turned a flower shaker into a pretty plant poke.

I have used:

Mini Shaker Flower 

Here's my plant poke:

Here's how I made it:

This shaker element included 5 layers.
In the top of the photo you see one flower layer, and the acrylic layer.

On the bottom left is the back piece, with an additional flower layer on top.
I adhered a layer of white cardstock to the back piece.
I punched out a circle of yellow cardstock, and added that to the center of the white flower.
Then I adhered one flower layer on top of the back piece.

On the bottom right is one additional flower layer.
I painted this piece with some pretty pink acrylic paint. 

I adhered the additional plain flower layer on top of the base.
This gave me three layers in total, leaving only the acrylic and the pink layer. 
At this point, I filled all the little areas with my shaker filler.
I used a combination of beads, flowers, and microbeads for the petals.
The center was filled with a mix of glitters - ideal for a flower center.

At this point I removed the protective film from the back side of the acrylic.
I adhered it in place. Once it was dry, I removed the protective film from the front.
Finally, I adhered the pink layer on top, and set it aside to dry.

Once all the layers were dry and secure, I adhered a green dowel to the back of the flower.
Finally, I added a pretty double-looped bow to the dowel.

These shaker elements are so much fun to play with!
They're not just for cards, and have endless creative possibilities!
Take a look at the entire selection HERE!

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I'll be back soon with another fun project share! 

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May Project for Lavender Blu Journals

  Hello, my friends!

Today I'm sharing my May project for Lavender Blu Journals!
I've created a junk journal, along with a matching folio,
using the beautiful Lavender Fields Collection!

Here's my journal with a pretty wrap closure:

I've tucked the folio in on the back side:

So many lovely lavender images:

The inside of my folio:

Can't you just smell that field of lavender?

The collection includes lots of wonderful ephemera:

Here's my video walk-through:

 

Products Used: Lavender Fields Journal Pages; Lavender Fields Ephemera; Lavender Fields Folio;

Lacey Background Papers; Distressed Grunge Ledger Papers.

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Thanks for taking a look!
I'll be back soon with another new project for Lavender Blu!

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Here are all the links for you:

Lavender Blu Journals Shop

Lavender Blu Journals Facebook Page

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New Release Products at Crafty Critta!

  Hello, my friends! 

Crafty Critta has released some wonderful new products!

There's new Toner Foils, New Foil Art, and New Paper Packs:
 

Here's a video where you can get a good look at all of it:

 

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PRODUCT LINKS:

F0082 Baby Pink Toner Foil; F0083 Matt Silver Toner Foil; T0035 Hugs Sentiment Foil Art; T0160 Bold Backgrounds Foil Art; PP0027 Paper Pack;

PP0039 Paper Pack.

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Thanks for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share what I create with these great products!

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Crafty Critta Website

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