{ Document December 2020 #stayhome for the Holidays }

Stay Home For The Holidays collection by Traci Reed is perfect for what is going on currently. Even though I am not documenting December Daily activities, I am still documenting December. I decided to create a mini album made of envelopes. This is based on an album that I created a few years ago documenting out summer vacation in Florida. I loved the style of it and the ability to add multiple photos and journaling. More photos of the 2017 summer album HERE. 

See the video below or on Youtube.

Here is the current mini album.

The envelopes are 4-1/8 x 9-1/2 inches, also called a #10 envelope, and I used three to create this album. After sealing the envelopes, I cut both ends off (1/4″ from the end) and each is folded at 3 inches from the left, then adhered with the short 3” side to the back of the 6” side. That creates 6 different pockets, two small and two large, to tuck in photos, tags and journaling. Then I took two pieces of white cardstock, sized at 4-1/4″ x 6-1/8″, and adhered one to the front, and one to the back of the envelope stack. On the outside of the cardstock, I adhered patterned paper from the #stayhome for the Holidays collection, creating a cover and back page. 

Make sure you check out this wonderful collection.

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

{ Love Card and Treats }

I am sharing a card and a treat bag with step by step instructions on Therm O Web blog today. I would love it if you check it out.

Check out my YouTube channel for a video of the card.

{ Card Kit Monday–Tags and Branches–take 2 and a video }

Hello and happy Tuesday! As you can see, I have lots of Card Kit Mondays on a Tuesday. Yesterday was my catch up day. Alex was sick last week with a very high, asymptomatic fever. All the tests they could run at the office were negative. Luckily it went away after three full days. I don’t like it when he is sick, but I do like all our time together, snuggling, reading, watching TV and just hanging out. Who doesn’t. Everything else becomes less important.

I have to share some exciting news!! I was asked to join Scraptastic Kit Club! I will share my awesome kit that arrived yesterday and lots of projects that I make on my blog.

My card for today is full of layers and goodies. Watch the video. I am just so indecisive. I had no plan for the card at all.

Can you see all the layers? I just love playing around with all the stamps, mixed media, glitter, sequins and  mist. All the patterned papers are from Crate Paper that I got from Emma’s Paperie. Photo corners and all my adhesive is from Therm O Web. The stamps are from Impression Obsession.

Once again, if you make something with the kit please share and let me know. I would love to see. You can download the kit HERE.

Here is the video or watch it on YouTube.

Let me know if you have any questions or ideas for a different card kit. Have a great day!

{ New Card Kit Monday–Tags and Branches }

Hello and happy Tuesday. I have a brand new kit for you today! This is a card kit, but you can use it on a layout or any other project you choose. The files can be made bigger or smaller as needed. This is a fun card. I am not sure how everyone is using the Card Kit elements, but sometimes I just use the kit and other times I add other bits and pieces.

Here is my card for today.

I just love to incorporate my little bits and pieces and stamps. This time I even added some Flower Soft to the heart. I have used this technique before with the same heart tag. iCraft from Therm O Web works great with this technique. If you don’t have Flower Soft you can use glitter.

The branches are fun, too. They can be used with the flowers that were in Card Kit Monday Banners. I addition, I have some Layered Flowers that can be used, as well.
The stamps are from Impression Obsession: Thank you and French Word Background.

I have some other fun ideas for this kit.

Once again, if you make something with the kit please share and let me know. I would love to see.

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Here is the video or watch it on YouTube.

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***These Silhouette Studio files are created by me, and are for personal use only. If you use my designs, please give proper credit and link back to my blog and/or original file.***

Click on photo to download files.

  Let me know if you have any questions or ideas for a different card kit. Have a great day!

{ Card kit Monday–Frames and Leaves–take 3 and a video }

Hi and happy Monday. I have a new card using Card Kit Monday Frames and Leaves. I used a brand new collection from Elle’s Studio – Thankful, again. Don’t forget to check out the brand new October kit.

In addition, I am sharing a project on Elle’s Studio blog today inspired by our new Mini Kit course. I would love it if you check it our.

Here is my card using only leaves from Card Kit Monday Frames and Leaves.

I made this card using a sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge #291 and used only the leaves from the kit. I used the sketch feature on my Silhouette Cameo. I have Designer Edition and I am not sure if it is available in regular software. I love it. You can change the sketch settings and fill settings. I really liked the squares. My original plan was to leave the leaves on the paper, but then I ended up cutting them. I used watercolor paper and a black sketch pen from Silhouette. I have a set of 8 colors that I purchased long time ago. I did flip the watercolor paper over to the smooth side for the sketch. I will try the rough side next time as the smooth side was not absorbing the water well.

Once again, if you make something with the kit please share and let me know. I would love to see. You can download the kit HERE.

Here is the video or watch it on YouTube.

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Check out a project I created for Elle’s Studio inspired by October Mini Kit course.

{ Card kit Monday–Circles and Triangles–take 2 }

Hi and happy Monday. I have a new card using the brand new Card kit Monday from last week. You can still see the one I made last week { Card kit Monday–Circles and Triangles }.

I do have a process video to go with this card. Did you know that I have a YouTube Channel? You can follow me there. I would love it if you would subscribe and give me a thumbs up if you liked the video.

How about this color combination? It came from Color Throwdown #361. In addition, I used a sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 288. To make the card fit the sketch I had to add a tag. This kit doesn’t have a tag, but if you check out my freebies you will find lots of free stuff there. I used a tag from Bread Tag freebie and I have some more in Pocket with tags freebie. A little flower with a button and some twine. Perfect little card.

When I am getting ready to cut my pieces I usually arrange everything in my Silhouette Studio. As you can see in the photo, I even color all the pieces so I know what colors I need to cut. I import the photo into the program and use my dropper tool to add the custom color. This card came together in less than 10 minutes. I hope you create something with this kit.

Once again, if you make something with the kit please share and let me know. I would love to see. You can download the kit HERE.

Enjoy the video:

 

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Color Throwdown #361

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 288

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge with a Video – Say It Big }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – Say It Big (phrases).

I have a video at the end of this post to show you how I created the card. I do have a YouTube channel where I share process videos. I haven’t posted a video in a long time and I finally did this week and again today. I added several older card videos I had, but never shared. Anyway, if you want to see how I make things, go and check it out.

Here is my card.

My inspiration was Tuesday’s Take 2 from Cath’s blog. Beautiful pink flowers with a touch of yellow and orange. I gathered my supplies first, so I had an idea where I was going with a card. Over the weekend I made a sketch of this card, with lots of notes about what I wanted to do. Sometimes it happens just like that.

Impression Obsession stamps and dies:
H18005 Mosaic Tile
D9774 Burlap Flag
CL601 Grunge Building Borders
Flag Die Set DIE015-F
CL583 You Are

I started with some Gesso and color shine and built it up from there. Watch the video to see how the card came together.

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between August 20 – September 2. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog
Anna Wight
Daniela Dobson ----> you are here
Dina Kowal
Ellen Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett

{ Creating a Snowflake in Silhouette Studio }

I just can’t believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2012. I am always a little sad when a year comes to an end and excited to see what the new one will bring.
2012 was good to me!

I had several requests for a video on how I make my snowflakes in Silhouette Studio.

First, let me show you a sneak for January Studio AE.

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Note: I do have a Designer Edition of the software and I realize that some functions might now be available. I am able to show you how to make a snowflake with out the Center of Rotation adjustment function that is only available in Designer Edition.

Here are some of my snowflake creations…don’t forget the free Snowflake file download.

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Hope * Joy * Happiness

Let this New Year bring you all things that really matter in life!

{ The Cameo Spotlight Challenge #4 }

My stamp giveaway below is still open. Leave a comment on the post to enter.

Hi, and welcome to challenge #4: Triangles.

Sponsor: Lettering Delights $25 Gift Certificate

Here is my card.

I created the triangles in my Silhouette Studio. I lined up three different sheets of patterned paper and cut them out all at once. To line the triangles on my card, I started with the bottom triangle and adhered it to the center of the card. From there I worked out to each side, trimming the ends.

I tucked a little Lily Bee Persnickity Journaling Card (September Scrapbook Circle kit) at the top and used Impression Obsession Pattern Strips stamps to stamp the triangles. The butterfly is from Silhouette 15. I added  3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web to the sentiment from Circle Greetings stamp set.

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you find time to join us this week!

Please visit the The Cameo Spotlight blog ~ to see what amazing samples the DT has created and for COMPLETE challenge details.

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Here is a little video on how I created triangles for this card.

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Supplies:

Pattern Strips WP412 Silhouette 15 D5565 Circle Greetings CL99 Sticky Dot Runner XL by Therm O Web Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web Silhouette Cameo

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{ Spring Garden Mini Album }

I created this little mini album for Clearsnap blog last week. It’s perfect for special events where you have several photos to display. This one is about Alex planting a garden last spring.

 

Here is a short step by step video tutorial on how I made the album. I hope you like it.

 

Supplies:

Clearsnap ColorBox Limited Edition Fluid Chalk Ink: Sea Crystal	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Grasshopper	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Banana	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Mermaid	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee
Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	Clearsnap Jumbo Rollagraph Self-Inking Handle	Clearsnap Rollagraph Stamp Wheel: Paint Splatter 2	Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5-piece - Fancy Label
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5-piece - Banners/Pennant Plain	Banners4All The Stamps of Life	funky4BigABC The Stamps of Life	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web

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