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Monday, February 29, 2016

Share The Love and Water Colors

One last card for the month. I used the Spring Time Wishes stamp set. Instead of coloring in the flowers, I simply stamped on colored cardstock and cut out. I love these bright happy colors! I swooshed some water color on a piece of watercolor paper. While that was drying I cut an overlay using the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge. This one is found on page 84 of the booklet. The centers of the flowers are one of my favorite accents, silver sequins. This card was so fast and easy to put together! All supplies can be purchased on my website HERE.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

My Take On Water Coloring Techniques

I had so much fun playing with you all at Craft Night last night! Remember to mark your calendars for our next one. March 18th!

Here is a recap for reference and for those that couldn't make it.

The Swoosh and Flick: Grab some paint in your brush and start at one end and flick your wrist at the end to leave the brush strokes at the end.

Ombre: A super easy way to add a background to your project. Grab some paint and just stroke back and forth going off the edge, getting lighter as you go up the page.

Smoosh and Blend: Wet your water color paper just a little bit. Then grab some paint and smoosh onto your project. After you get the desired paint smooshes. Take a clean lightly wet brush and blend the colors, lightening the edges.

Smoosh and Blend with Splatters: Ink up your brush then lightly tap on your finger to create splatters on your project.

You can order all these supplies on my website. Happy water coloring everyone!

Supplies Used:
Water Colors
Paint Brushes
Water Color Paper
Memento Ink
Charlotte Paper Packet
Fundamentals Assortment in black
Black and Gold Ribbon
Black Cardstock
Sorbet Cardstock
Share the Love Stamp set- Only available in February 2016!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Create For Days with Charlotte!

I am loving Close to My Heart's new Workshop Your Way Collections! I played with the Charlotte Workshop Your Way and I was amazed at how much I could really get out of one kit for the low price of $26.95!

The kit includes:
1 – Charlotte Paper Packet (X7205B) - 10 patterned paper (double sided) and 2 Picture My Life Card Sheets
1 – Charlotte Complements (X7205C)
3 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Black, 2 Whisper)
1 – Black and Gold Ribbon (Z3197)
1 – Treasured Puffies (Z3203)

First I downloaded the PDF cutting guide provided by Close to My Heart HERE. This guide walks you through how to cut your papers to create 3 layouts and 9 cards!

Here are what the layouts look like:

And the cards, you can create 3 of each = 9 total

I then created a Picture My Life layout using the card sheet provided. This is a new way to scrapbook for me. It is very popular right now, so I thought I would give it a try. I plan on printing my favorite photos from my phone each month and adding it to my Picture My Life Album. This style is less "formal" and I can journal about some of those events that happen that may not make it to a traditional layout. It is so fast and easy to put together! I showed my kids and they loved it! I am excited to continue this throughout the year.

I had one more Picture My Life sheet left, so naturally I made cards out of them! Using the Spring Time Wishes stamp set I was able to create these in minutes! I am always needing thank you cards!

Let's recap. I created 3 traditional layouts. 1 PML layout, and 12 cards. That's amazing for the $26.95 price tag!

You can order your very own Charlotte Workshop Your Way Kit on my website. Grab your paper trimmer, adhesive, and enjoy!

Thursday, February 18, 2016

February Free Make and Take - Share The Love

"You're my TYPE of Friend!"

Join us at craft night next Friday the 26th and learn how to make this card along with more water coloring techniques I lovingly call the Swoosh and Flick, Smoosh and Blend, Paint Splatters, and Ombre. Sounds fun right? Because it totally is!

We will be meeting at 7:00 PM at my home in North Salt Lake. I will start instruction soon after 7, so don't be late! Give me a shout out to let me know you are coming so I can save you a spot and have supplies ready.

Please bring your own finishing supplies (scissors, glue, etc.). If you have water colors and brushes bring them along too! If not, you can use mine.

The stamp set we are using for this project is from the Share The Love stamp set that is only available this month. It's adorable and you will totally want it in your stash. PLUS $7 from each set goes to Operation Smile, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world!

Friday, February 12, 2016

Charlotte Compliments Giveaway!

This month I will be giving away the compliments from our Charlotte collection. It's super easy to get entered into the drawing!

Here's what you need to do:

1. Order the craft night bundle. Go HERE for all the info.

2. Order $40 in products before our next craft night.

Each person who does one of those two things will be entered. I will draw a winner at craft night. You don't have to be present to win.

The complements include 2 sheets of coordinating stickers and 1 assortment of chipboard and die-cuts with gold foil. They are so pretty and can be used for many different types of projects.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Scrapping for Smiles - All Day Crop - Cancelled

Unfortunately we had to cancel our Scrapping for Smiles All Day Crop in March.

I will have my usual Craft Night in March. Mark your Calendar for the 18th of March to join us in creating fun projects with Penelope.

I am still offering these kits and will donate a portion to Operation Smile. You can contact me to purchase either or both of these kits or use the paypal link below.