Having Fun With Kraft!

I have really enjoyed my time Guest Designing for The Kraft Journal. Here's one more project that I wanted to share!

This time I made a card and tag set using kraft cardstock and tags from The Kraft Outlet.

I used a Martha Stewart border punch to add some decorative flair to my card. I also added texture by using twill ribbon, a metal heart, and paper roses.

I added even more texture to the tag by using alpha letters made of fabric. They come in a fun green color and are made by American Crafts. They are a part of the Amy Tangerine line of products.

Be sure to check back on my blog for a

Wonderful Announcement!

Also, I hope you all play with us at LESSology for Challenge #5: Jars of Cuteness challenge. Hop on over to the LESSology blog for inspiration.

Have a Happy Weekend!

The Kraft Journal - Anything Goes

I am so happy to be back again this week to Guest Design with the talented team at The Kraft Journal. 

I loved this week's "Anything Goes" challenge. It allowed me to make mini baby books for several fellow teachers at my school who are expecting.

I used The Kraft Outlet's Kraft Mini Book Kit to make this project.



I added 10 pages to this mini album. Here are a couple of my favorites. I used baby themed chipboard and crochet lace trim to girly up each page.

Here's a full shot of my mini album. I tied crochet lace trim to the pre-made holes on the left side of the book. This keeps all of the pages together in a pretty way.

I hope to see you all play along this week!

The Kraft Journal - Bucket of Spooky Fun

Today is Guest Design day at The Kraft Journal!

This week's challenge is:
"Spooky Stuff"

I dressed up a mini acrylic bucket using kraft cardstock from The Kraft Outlet. Their cardstock is durable and sturdy enough to use on your altered projects.

I also added fun Halloween stickers and orange gingham

ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Hop on over to The Kraft Journal to play along with us.

And be sure to order your kraft goodies from The Kraft Outlet.

Guest Designing - The Kraft Journal

I am so happy & honored to Guest Design with The Kraft Journal this month. I'm such a BIG FAN of kraft products and this wonderful site.

Here are two new projects {made with products from The Kraft Outlet} for this week's "To Die Cut For" Challenge.

I used certain colors on my project after seeing the beautiful inspiration at the CR84FN color challenge.

My favorite Kraft Outlet products are the small glassine bags and the ruler twill ribbon. They are so fun to use on your projects. 

I added Martha Stewart adhesive die cuts and metal keys to each of my glassine bags. I also used a large Prima bloom and The Kraft Outlet's small kraft shipping tags on my second glassine bag.

Please stop by The Kraft Journal today and check me out & leave some love. Also, don't forget to play along in the

"To Die Cut For" Challenge. You can link up {Here}.

Curling Paper!

I learned something new!

I went to Archiver's with Jen a while back and I keep forgetting to share this new technique that we learned.

Yep...I learned how to quill! {if you don't know what this is check out this site}. It's so much fun. Can you see the "little birdie" on my card? It was so hard getting his beak to stay in place.

And I'm also guesting at The Kraft Journal during the entire month of October. I hope you will stop by and check out the challenge this week. You can find the details {HERE}

I'll be back tomorrow with a fun new project featuring products from The Kraft Outlet.

See ya then!

What a Blogger Needs...

Did ya notice the title of my post today? Well...I've learned a couple of valuable lessons this past week. If you blog...you need a good camera and a reliable computer. 

Both of mine died on me. Good news is that I've finally gotten my new Nikon camera! (thank you to everyone for your camera suggestions. It really helped me out). And my new Mac will arrive next Friday. Yay!!!

Now that my technical issues are fixed...I'm back in the "creative saddle" again with a new project. I'm playing along at The Kraft Journal this week.



I altered some Library cards from The Kraft Outlet. I layered lots of paper goodies and added some lace trim and stick pins.

These library cards are so fun to work with. I layered this one with fun polka dots & measuring tape. All of the sewing elements I used are from My Little Shoebox.

I also want to link this up to the Link Up for Pink Party.

I hope to see you all join in on the fun & shine the light on Breast Cancer Awareness!

I'll be back tomorrow to finally show my project for LESSology-The Doggy Bag Challenge. Be sure to stop by for some inspiration and play along with us. :)

Felt, Kraft, & A Movie!

(Updated - This project appeard in the Create Idea Book - Stamping 2012)

Yay for the weekend!

We had a great start to the school year. Rachel likes all of her new teachers {but is worried about Geometry}. And I managed to memorize all of my student's names. {hope I don't forget them by Monday} My brain is on overload right now...LOL

Here's my latest project.

The movie "Julie & Julia" is my inspiration.

It's the perfect choice for me since {I love to bake, love Julia Child, and love Meryl Streep}.

Hope you all have a Happy Weekend.

And be sure to check out the fun over at the new LESSology blog.

Just Too Cute!

I wanted to pop in today to say {HUGS & THANKS} for all of the love you all left for me on the LESSology blog. You guys are sooooo super sweet!

Now let's take a look at my new card!

I'm playing over at The Kraft Journal this week. I used some fun papers, stickers, and this yellow birdie {that is pre-printed on kraft cardstock}.

I lost the package for this cutie.

{if you know which manufacturer makes it please let me know}.

Kraft is sooo much fun to work with!

Have a great week!

Pretty Spring Showers

Spring is definately in the air!

I'm playing with Color and Kraft today and created this card.

I'm linking this up over at The Kraft Journal for their "Oh Baby, It's Spring" Challenge.



I kept a CAS design and added some fun details to really make the color POP against the Kraft background. The silhouette was cut out of patterned paper from Creativity Inc. I also added orange felt trim to add a different texture.

Here's a close-up shot of the sparkly flower and sentiment.  

Hope you all have a Happy Weekend!

Card Supplies:

Kraft Cardstock (Bazzill); Patterned Paper (Creativity Inc. - Autumn Leaves: Wellies & Brellas - Rainy Girl Glitter); Orange Trim (Making Memories - Animal Crackers); Ribbon (Celebrate It); Flower (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Orange, Yellow, and Kraft Yummies!

Two more work days then we are off for Spring Break. Yay! Yay! Yay! I am so excited that we are having a week off that a big burst of creative energy hit me last night. Here's one of my new cards.

I've been wanting to enter Mona's challenges at CR84FN for a long time.

I finally got a chance to play!

Here are the beautiful colors:



I actually cut out the scallop top of a kraft envelope and added it to the front of the card. You know I had to add a flower as well. :)

I also love these K & Company die-cuts. This bird cage is one of my faves. And it's just the right color.



And since my card also has a shabby spring feel to it I'm also linking this up at The Kraft Journal.

See ya back here tomorrow for another new card! :)

Card Supplies:

Kraft Cardstock (Recollections); Bingo card, Birdcage, flower, frame die-cuts (K & Company); Flower (Recollections)

Colorful Little Squares!

 

Don'tcha just love Kraft? 

If you use it with colorful paper & embellies it really makes your design "Pop". 

 For extra added touches I...

...used paper with colorful squares.

...topped them with square shaped bling.

...and finished it off with some colorful trim.

I sooo love Spring! The hot air balloon on the card reminds me of sunny days outdoors! I'm linking this up to the Really Reasonable Ribbon's "Spring" challenge.

I've also been wanting to play with The Kraft Journal for a while. I'm linking this up to their "It's Hip to be Square" challenge. (such a fun title for a challenge) :)

Card Supplies:
Kraft Cardstock (Stampin Up!); Patterned Paper & Hot Air Balloon Sticker (Echo Park - Sweet Summertime); Ribbon Trim (American Crafts); Blue Gemstone Stickers (Martha Stewart Crafts); Pop Dots (Glue Dots)