{ Citrus Tree Studio August sketch challenge }

We have monthly challenges at Citrus Tree Studio that start on the 10th of each month. My assignment was to do a sketch. Here is a card that I created using Picnic in the Park August kit.

My sketch.

Do you see my little set up for this card? On the floor, with only a few supplies. Alex was hanging out with me and "helping me".  He was more interested in his cars, though.  

This was a left over piece of paper and I liked that it had punched butterflies at the top. I used Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web to adhere the patterned paper. 

I leaves are cut with my Cricut Expression and I added some Clearsnap ColorBox Toffee Fluid Chalk ink to the edges. I added small Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web to the die cut. This gives me some flexibility to manipulate and mold the leaves. I use my fingers to bend and curl the edges. 

The large Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web are perfect for these large flowers and a button. I used the same Zots Adhesive Dots for the rick rack. My first time using it on ribbon and I love it.

Here is my little mini album that I created with the Citrus Tree Studio August kit Picnic in the Park. It uses the long envelopes and cards that came in the kit. I added little jewels and flowers, tags that I stamped with butterflies. The large butterfly is a tag that I traced on patterned paper and cut out.

The photos are from last summer of Alex and his cousins.

The front and back pages are made from cardstock. I used two long envelopes for the inside pages that I folded and cut open on each end. There is lots of space for more photos and journaling.  

I used Superstik Glue Stick by Therm O Web to adhere all the patterned paper to the envelopes. For a very strong bond, apply a thin coating to both sides. In this case, the patterned paper and envelope. I used my bone folder to make sure everything is nice and smooth.  I used Small, Medium, Large and Tiny Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web for all the embellishments. 

To adhere the pages together I used a strip of Super Tape by Therm O Web, close to the spine, and added Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web to the rest of the envelope pages.

Have a great Wednesday!

{ Picnic in the Park ~ Citrus Tree Studio August kit }

The August kit features The Girls' Paperie and Echo Park paper collections, Cosmo Cricket, Pink Paislee, K&Company, May Arts, The Girls' Paperie embellishments...check it out HERE.

Here are some of my creations.

There is a cute little bird stamp from Imaginisce in the kit. I colored the bird with Watercolor Crayons.

 

Kaisercraft layout stand is our product spotlight. I covered it with patterned paper. Added rolled flowers and die cut leaves. The little Pennant Stick Pins come in the kit. I pinned them to little word strips that I stamped with letter stamps from my stash.

I still have a mini album to share and a DT challenge creation on August 10th.

Have a great Monday!

{ Citrus Tree Studio August Kit Sneak Peek and a GIVEAWAY! }

Fun new kit for August at Citrus Tree Studio. What do you think?

Available August 5th.

******BLOG GIVEAWAY*****

I am giving this away to one lucky reader. Leave a comment on this post and I will pick a name on Sunday night (July 31).

Maya Road mini album, heart pins and two mists, Impression Obsession Covar-a-Card Screen background stamp (5.75" x 5.75"), 15 Prima notecards, a fun mixture of Prima flowers and Say it in Crystals, brads and doilies.

 

 

Click on images for a larger view.

Have a great weekend.

{ Summertime Fun July kit from Citrus Tree Studio }

This kit features Pink Paislee Hometown Summer collection, American Crafts, Little Yellow Bicycle...come and check it out. I just love it. The colors are fun and bright and I finally got to scrap those photos of Alex eating Watermelon!

Summertime Fun

Here are my creations:

More detailed photos are in my Sneak peek post HERE.

{ Citrus Tree Studio July Kit Sneak Peek }

There are two kits up for grabs. The kits go on sale July 5th. I got to work with Pink Paislee Hometown Summer collection!!! I love the bright colors and fun embellishments.

Have a great night!

{ June Color Challenge }

My first assignment at Citrus Tree Studio is to do a color challenge. I love doing color challenges and I am really excited about this one.

Here is my challenge photo...taken several years ago in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I pulled the colors from the photo for my color swatches.

I used a mixture of products for this layout: My Mind's Eye patterned paper, Sassafras Lass and October Afternoon stickers, SEI and My Mind's Eye die cuts, Martha Stewart twine, Maya Road chipboard, Jenni Bowlin butterfly and some letter stickers.

My title base is a journaling note stamp from Impression Obsession called Journaling I that was stamped with Wood Grain Cover-a-card background.

I used my Sizzix star die cut for the denim star. I embossed the top of my Core'dinations cardstock with Fiskars texture plate. Do you remember those, they are plastic and have a different texture on each side. It adds perfect texture to the layout and it makes it look like "rain". After I embossed the lines I used my sand paper to reveal the core color.

If you would like to participate stop by our Challenge board for all the rules.

You have until July 5th at midnight to upload your layout to the June '11 Challenge area of the gallery and link a photo of it back to the challenge thread for a chance at that awesome paper pack!!

{ Fruity Cutie Colors Kit from Citrus Tree Studio }

We have two kits this month Fruity Cutie Colors: featuring Bazzill Basics Grandma's Feather Bed 8X8 paper pack and Hemp twine in spring colors. Jardin Brillante: featuring the GCD Studios Soul Food Line

I got to work with Fruity Cutie Colors. 

Here are my creations.

 

More detailed photos are in my Sneak peek post HERE.

Come and check out the kits and our wonderful DT gallery. We have some fun challenges coming up on the 10th.

{ Citrus Tree Studio Sneak Peek }

I was recently asked to join a kit club called Citrus Tree Studio. It's a sweet little community with beautiful monthly kits. Our June kit is going to be available for sale on June 5th. There are two different kits up for grabs this month. 

I got to work with "Fruity Cutie Colors". It is bright and sunny and perfect for summer!

Here is what I can share with you.

I hope you can stop by and check us out.