TGIF; Thankful Friday #399

Happy Friday and happy another week to be thankful! This week has gone by so fast! Probably because I'm going out of town and I'm scuttling around trying to do all the things.

This week I'm thankful for good night sleeps. I'm lucky enough to be one of those people who instantly falls asleep when their head hits the pillow. But for some reason, I struggled on a few nights. 

So I am thankful for nights when I did fall fast asleep!

What about you? What are you thankful for this week?

TKS IV Layout; 100 Patterned Paper Challenge

I love scrapbooking challenges and this layout was completed using a five item challenge on the 100 Patterned Papers Challenge Group on Facebook. 

The five items we had to use are: circles, die cut, small words, thread/twine and something new.

Watch the process video for details on the five items.

Gotta tell you, I wasn't sure how I was going to incorporate thread/twine but then I was adhering the sneakers and it just came to me!

What do you think? Nailed it, right?!

Leave a comment if you'd like more info on how to organize your own virtual marathon. It has given my family a way to honor my nephew's memory and build new memories.

Junk Journal Spread; Hummingbird

Hi there! I had a chance to play in the junk journal the other day and I love how this two page spread turned out. I adhered torn pieces of painty paper scraps to both sides of the journal pages and adhered a paper frame on the left.

I made this hummingbird a while ago to create a colorful card earlier and decided to add it onto this page. (to view the YouTube process video for the card, click HERE)

I used watercolor paints to add some flower petals and just color around the spread.

Watch the process video to see how it was done. I love how colorful it is and think the bright hummingbird looks great over there on the left side.

On the right side, I was going to write a hummingbird quote but decided to use these sticker phrases instead. I purchased these at Scrap & Sip in SF last year and almost forgot about them!

I did end up writing the hummingbird quote to the bottom of the frame. Take a closer look:

At some point I'll do a flip through of my Little Golden Book Junk Journal but I want to complete more pages first.

I also added some silver metallic paint pen ink marks on the right side.

I love this quote. I think it's a great one to live by!

New Baby Easel Card

Do you ever make something but you're just not sure if you like it? That’s how I felt when I first made this card.

I mean, it's just missing something. I'm so glad I didn't give up on it because now I love it!

Watch the YouTube process video to see how it was put together and a fun stamping tip.

Card is 5.5x8.5; scored at 4.25 and then the top was folded in half again. This creates the easel base.

Blue cardstock mat is 4.0x5.25 and patterned paper is 3.75x5"

The hearts were cut using a Sizzix die set from Jenlee Schoolcraft.

Banner is a punch and the enamel dots are a matte white from Eyelet Outlet

Stamps are from my stash

Do you want to know how to turn a straight sentiment stamp into a curved one? Be sure to watch the video.

If you're interested in budget friendly crafting supplies, click over to Jenlee Schoolcraft website. There are new and slightly used supplies at excellent prices! Use discount code, Dorlene to get an additional 10% off your order. Can't beat that!

TGIF; Thankful Friday #398

TGIF and welcome to another week to be thankful. This week was cold and foggy but I'm thankful for the chance to relax at home. Read and even did some cleaning out the linen closet.

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for the sun to shine but it's been a nice change.

What about you? What are you thankful for this week?

Happy Anniversary Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

You know how sometimes you create something and you instantly love it? Well that was the case with this card. I knew using the Tonic Studios Romantic Vine Oval dies from Jenlee Schoolcraft would elevate it.

I used a metallic paper from CutCardStock and a carnation stamp from Rubbernecker. I decided to watercolor the stamped flower as well as add some Stickles for extra sparkle.

The half card was a last minute decision and it was the right one! The white washed wood patterned paper is from Prima called Lavender Frost also from the Jenlee Schoolcraft website.

What do you think? So pretty, right? I made this just in time since I'm going to a 60th wedding anniversary this weekend!

Be sure to watch the process YouTube video for all the details.

Jenlee Schoolcraft website is the place to go if you're interested in budget friendly new and gently used crafty products. You'll find lots of treasures and be sure to grab them since quantities are limited. Use my name, Dorlene for an additional 10% off.

Christmas Stadium Layout

This layout uses a few different Christmas kits but I love how they all coordinate. I guess it's not hard since Christmas colors usually do coordinate. 

I tried keeping the patterned papers simple since the photos were busy (Christmas tablecloth was bright & colorful) and I kept a strip of the cardstock base showing too.

I used the gingerbread men and snowflakes as embellishments even though our gingerbread creation was a stadium. The word, Sweet, on the journaling card is being used as the title.

The stadium was so fun and perfect for our sports loving family. 

I put the red words paper in three places to form a triangle throughout the layout. I think that helps keeping it balanced.

Watch the YouTube video for the process and my thoughts as I'm completing it!