Pretty In Pink

I received the Glitz Designs "Pretty In Pink" collection, and let me tell you .... I loved it!  Which actually surprised me because I am not really a "pink" kinda gal.  But this collection is absolutely beautiful and I was able to make a layout and card in a few hours.  The paper inspired me and voila this is what I created.

And I also had plenty of "extra" to make a card.  I always try and make a card after making either a layout or album because I like taking advantage of my time.  All my supplies and paper is already out.  Plus there are always "torn" pieces lying about ... so why not?  Use up what you have in front of you; and make a card!

 

 

Some of the other product I used to make this layout and card are Prima Marketing flowers, May Arts ribbon, Zva Creative bling, Bazzill cardstock and also one of my favorite embellies; the Prima Marketing wood clocks.

Hope you have been inspired to use a color that you wouldn't normally use.  Happy Scrappin - v johnson

 

Recycle those product containers~

Hi everyone!!! I love to recycle and I love to make little gifts out of packaging that I would normally throw away.  It saves me money and it is handmade!!! I used this from the tape packages and made some Valentine treats and birthday treats

The paper is by Paper Studio and I turned to Prima, Jenni Bowlin and Epiphany Crafts for embellishments. Helmar 450 Quick Dry was the glue I used.

The quick way to do this is cover the insert with pattern paper, fill with treats and you are ready to decorate the front. Add some ribbon and a tag and you have just made a handmade gift!!!

This set is made out of Vintage Street Market products.  They are so cute and kids love them!!!

Hope you will try this ~ let me know what you come up with!!! See ya soon!

by: C. Mercer

7 Gypsies Photo Tray and Paper Niche Monthly Kit

Altered items make great gifts.   I made this photo tray for my niece, who is all grown up now.  I thought it would be nice for her to have a picture of her and her mom (my sister) when she was only 9 months old. 

I used the Paper Niche Monthly design team kit for January.  It is full of paper and embellishments.  The 7 Gypsies 4x6 Photo Tray was not included in the kit, but I’ve wanted to make a photo tray for a long time and thought it would make a great birthday gift for my niece.

Paper Niche January's kit features

Paper - October Afternoon, Jenni Bowlin, Prima, and Glitz

Embellishments - Prima flowers (2), Glitz tini alpha, Glitz stickers (Peekaboo and Paper Layers), Webster’s Pages sparklers, crepe paper, Maya Road chip board letters, Prima bling tiles and buttons, and yummy candy from the candy bar.

Ribbon - 5 yards ribbon from Maya Road, American Craft, and Prima

I used mostly the Glitz Girls “Vintage Blue” collection which was included in my kit as my back ground 4x6 matts.  Then I added the peek-a-boos transparencies to give my background an easy and pretty extra layer and pattern.  I then used the October Afternoon Farmhouse “clothesline” paper and cut out the flags, and added pretty ribbon to string along the front of the tray. 

The journaling card is from Prima and the background from Glitz Designs.  The flowers are prima also.  The key was given to me at CHA but can't remember what booth.

The poem on the upper right is from the Glitz Design peek-a-boo vintage blue collection. 

You should try making a photo tray; it was fast and I think makes a great gift.  One tip I can give you on the photo tray is to "pop" up your matted photos.  Happy Scrapping.

Prima And Tattered Angels Give away!

This month the Tattered Angels and the Prima Designteams joined together on our blogs and to celebrate this both companies are having some wonderful layouts to see what is coming up this month and a give-away on their blogs today.