Christmas Card Mini - Quick Quotes

Hello blogging friends.  My last Quick Quotes project is up on the blog today. If you are looking for the blog hop and my GIVEAWAY, click here.

What do you do with your Christmas cards now that Christmas is over? I like to save them so I can remember who sent me cards last year. I am surprised some people still send me cards. I didn't send very many this year at all. I vow to do better next year though, ok, else some people will scratch me off their lists, lol. Here is a way you can store those Christmas cards ... inside a paper bag mini album. I like to pick out a few photo cards to decorate my album, then the rest go inside the bag. Let me show you ...

I decorated my cover with some Quick Quotes chipboard. The present was painted with gesso and then inked. The tree was finished with Inca Gold rub.

Lets look inside ...

What's great about paper bag minis is that you can add as many pages inside as you want. The rest of my cards can be stored inside the bag.

To keep the cards from falling out, tie a ribbon around your mini.

Quick Quotes supplies:
Cracklin' Rose 100, 300, 400, 500
Copper Kettle 200
Birthday Gift chipboard
Small chipboard tree - Club Q
Powderpuff chalk ink in Midnight Confessions, Java, Biscotti, Bloody Mary, and Maraschino Cherry

Other supplies:
Silhouette Cameo - poinsettias
Spellbinders scallop border die
Ribbon, brads, Inca Gold rub, paper bag

Have a great 2014 everyone!
~Marcia

Living a Dream - Quick Quotes

Hello blogging friends. I have a fabulous Quick Quotes layout to share with you using the new Back to Basics collection. This collection is so versatile you could use it for almost anything. I am also using some chipboard pieces from older Club Q kits as well as some other goodies from my stash.

I am scrapping my son's girlfriend, who interned this summer in Missouri at the World Bird Sanctuary. She learned how to care for raptures and did some educational outreach, teaching others about these fabulous birds. I love these photos, they really convey her confidence and love for what she does. That smile says, "Yeah, I got this!"

Here are some close ups. Designers Note: The circles were stamped with Java Powderpuff Chalk ink using things like the cap to my glue bottle and a sponge dauber turned upside down.

I used a vellum quote from the Babies/ Kids/ Family Itty Bitty Vellum Quotes Box Set and mounted it on the same paper I used for my background. The quote was perfect. She's not my kid, but kudos to her Mom and Dad for letting her go hundreds of miles away and supporting her while she was there. (She was not paid for her internship or provided meals)

I used this fabulous sketch by Karan Gerber for Sketchabilites

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Back to Basics Pattern Paper
Babies/Kids/Families Itty Bitty Vellum Quotes Box
Powderpuff Chalk Ink in Java and Biscotti
Ribbon - past Club Q kits
Chipboard pieces - past Club Q kits

Other Supplies:
Studio Calico Mister Huey's Spray Mist in Warm Calico
Tim Holtz Washi Tape (newsprint)
Recollections Washi Tape (birds)
Basic Grey String Clasps
Kaisercraft Wooden Bird Cages
Prima Say It in Crystals
October Afternoon Mini Market Alpha Stickers
Magic Mesh
Glue Dots vellum adhesive

Thanks for stopping by,
~Marcia

Decking the Halls - Quick Quotes

Happy Monday! Marcia here to host the Quick Quotes blog today. I have a layout to share with you that I created with the new Happiness collection. This collections is full of bright cheery colors. When I saw this piece of paper that I used for my background, I thought Christmas lights. Yeah, I know, it's not even Halloween yet, lol. So, I went with my inspiration and did a Christmas layout. This photo of my daughter worked really well, since she is not wearing traditional Christmas colors, but purple (her favorite color!).

I used a couple of Quick Quotes Christmas chipboard pieces that I finished with some Creative Imaginations Inca Gold. I just rubbed it on with a damp (mostly dry) baby wipe. They turned out gorgeous!

Quick Quotes has lots of vellum quotes that are perfect so many occasions. I just had to use a Christmas quote on my layout.

NOTE: for a no show vellum adhesive, try Glue Dots vellum adhesive sheets. By far my favorite vellum adhesive!

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Happiness Pattern Papers
Powderpuff chalk in in Coal Miner
Christmas vellum quote, vellum Joy, Peace, Love (from Club Q last Dec)
Chipboard: tree (from Club Q last Dec), presents

Other Supplies:
Creative Imaginations Inca Gold Metallic Rub
Black cardstock
Washi Tape : Tim Holtz Idea-ology, Recollections, and Freckled Fawn
Martha Stewart Star punch all over the page
Sequins: Studio Calico
Silhouette; Lavanderia font
Glue Dots vellum adhesive sheets

Thanks for stopping by.
~Marcia

Our Romance - ScrapTown Lady BoBunny and Blue Fern Studios

Happy Friday my friends! I am so glad its finally the weekend. I thought it would never come.

This week I played with some gorgeous Bo Bunny Prairie Chic papers and Blue Fern Studios Chipboard from ScrapTown Lady. I've been wanting to scrap a wedding photo. This past July my hubby and I celebrated 30 years of marriage. Our romance started at a high school dance. It took him the whole night to work up the courage to ask me, lol. It wasn't until the very last dance ( a slow dance ) that he made his move, prompted by the fact that another guy was headed my way. I was 16. We've been together ever since.
My hubby had emergency surgery after injuring his arm Labor Day weekend. He ruptured his bicep trying not to fall off a ladder. It's been 2 weeks and he still has a lot of pain. I feel so bad for him. He is going bonkers not being able to work. It's a long slow recovery. Once healed, he will have to work to regain his strength in that arm. Dr's say 4-6 months before he is fully recovered. It was his right arm too. Now he is forced to do things with just his left hand.

This paper with its pinks and blues reminded me of our wedding colors. I love the garden feel to the layout, as if when you step through those doors in the photo, beautiful things awaited.

I painted the chipboard pieces with some crackle paint and then used my chalk ink pads to add shading. Crackle paint is my favorite way to finish chipboard. I love the texture.

The gorgeous Prima flowers are enhanced with a Cheery Lynn Flourish.

ScrapTown Lady Supplies:

Bo Bunny Prairie Chic Chevron

Bo Bunny Prairie Chic Calico

Bo Bunny Prairie Chic Chic

Bo Bunny Prairie Chic Garden

Bo Bunny Prairie Chic Laundry

Blue Fern Studios Chipboard Fancy Bird Cage

Blue Fern Studios Organic Vine

Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish
Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourish  
My Favorite Thing Die-namics Fishtail Flags  

Glue Dots Mini

Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye and Crushed Olive
Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
Therm-o-web Zots Medium

Glue Dots Mini

Inkssentials Pop It Foam tape

Other supplies:

Quick Quotes Powderpuff Chalk in in Java and Coconut

Prima flowers

Ranger Crackle Distress Paint in Antique Linen 

Gesso

Bazzill cardstock in ivory

I am linking up with Blue Fern Studios September challenge. My layout is based on their sketch by the talented Michele Singh.

So pick up some Blue Fern Studios chipboard for yourself in the Scrap Town Lady Store and you can give this challenge a go too :)
Have a great weekend!
~Marcia

Happy New Year - Quick Quotes Inspiration

Hello, Marcia here today to share a New Year's card with you that I made for Quick Quotes. I wanted to make a bright, happy card, so I reached for my Summer Samba papers and a Birthday hat chipboard die cut from the Cupcake Bag O'Chips .

I stamped the New Year sentiment onto some vellum and then fussy cut it out. It was part of a longer sentiment and I only wanted something short. I painted the hat with gesso, and then used my Mango Mai Tai powderpuff chalk ink to add color. I think it works perfect for New Year's as well as Birthdays!

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Summer Samba 100, 200, 400
Cupcake Bag O'Chips
Powderpuff chalk ink in Mango Mai Tai, Maraschino Cherry

Other Supplies:
Martha Stewart star punch
Spellbinders Edgeabilities die cut
vellum
stickers - Doodlebug Designs
card base 5" x 6.5"
Hero Arts stamp

Have a fun and safe New Year's Eve. Wishing you all the best for the New Year!!!
~Marcia

Christmas - Quick Quotes Club Q inspiration

Hello Quick Quotes friends! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday. Marcia here today with my final Club Q for December. These papers in the Club Q kit were so gorgeous, I didn't want to cover them up, lol.

These pictures are my kids at last years Christmas celebration for the Nixs. The journaling says "All sweetness and smiles when Grandma wants a picture....   But when I want a picture ..." Hopefully I will get a good picture of them this year. I didn't even mat my photos on this layout!! These papers make for some quick, easy and beautiful pages. Even the title "Christmas" is included in the kit! I used the photo corners in the kit to help frame my photos. The chipboard presents were painted with gesso and then inked. The chipboard tree I painted with gesso, and then glued glitter all over it. To keep the glitter on the tree and not everywhere else, I sprayed it with hairspray. It really works! Give it a try. Here is a close-up of the tree...

Quick Quotes Supplies:
December Club Q
Powderpuff chalk ink in Tahiti, Baja Blue

Other Supplies:
snowflake punch - Martha Stewart
glitter - Martha Stewart
Helmar quick dry 450 glue
Stardust Stickles - Ranger
gesso

Have a great day everyone. I am thoroughly enjoying having my kids home on their Winter Break! I am taking them to see Elf the Broadway Musical in a couple days. I can't wait!!!

~Marcia

The Leaves are Falling - Quick Quotes Inspiration

Hello Quick Quotes friends!  I have an autumn layout to share with you today that I made with the Quick Quotes Cherry Truffle collection. Squirrels for some reason like me to take their picture. I figure they must because they let me get real close. At this time of year they are always stuffing their faces too. I snapped this little guys photo on a recent trip to Itasca State Park in the Minnesota north woods.

I wanted to bring out the yellow a little more, so I distressed the edge of my photo and applied some Lemonade and Mango Mai Tai Powderpuff chalk ink. It frames the photo nicely. I did the same to the red paper. Here is a peek at the photo edge. You can also see that I used my Biscotti Powderpuff chalk ink on the edge of the vellum.

To embellish my layout, I used the Fall Leaves chipboard pieces. I wanted textured leaves, so I started by painting some gesso on my chipboard pieces. I applied more gesso in some places. After it was dry I painted the pieces with some brown acrylic paint. On the leaves, I then applied some Lemonade and Mango Mai Tai Powderpuff  chalk ink. I love how they turned out, textured with muted colors.

 

Quick Quotes Supplies:

Cherry Truffle pattern paper

Powderpuff chalk ink in Lemonade, Mango Mai Tai, Mocha Mama, Biscotti

The leaves are falling vellum quote

Fall Leaves Bag o'chips

Other supplies:

Core'dinations cardstock

Liquitex Gesso

Americana acrylic paint

bakers twine

Helmar V2 vellum adhesive

Alphabet stickers - Doodlebug Teensy Type in Bon Bon

Imaginisce D-Stress tool

I hope you will give photo distressing a try, and remember to use those powderpuff inks to add some color.

Be Afraid - Quick Quotes / Xyron Blog Hop

Quick Quotes and Xyron are having a blog swap all this week (With Prizes!) I am featuring the new Quick Quotes Halloween papers and chipboard and the Xyron 2 1/2" Create a Sticker machine.

What is it about boys and blood? My son thought this was the coolest costume ever. With a squeeze of his hand he could make fake blood ooze from the chest cavity!

I love to finish my chipboard with crackle paint, but then it does this...

Difficult to keep glued to the paper until the glue is dry! Not anymore. I put that chipboard through my Xyron 2 1/2" Create a Sticker Machine!

It worked great!!!

I also used the Xyron Create a Sticker Machine for some of my Cricut cuts...

 Really great for larger more intricate cuts like this one...

I hid my journalling on a tombstone....

Xyron was nice enough to give me a glue stick to try out too.Thanks Xyron for the awesome new tools!!

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Halloween pattern paper
Be Afraid Bag o' Chips
Powderpuff Chalk Inks in Midnight Confessions, Biscotti, Limeade, Very Berry, and Mango Mai Tai

Other Supplies:
Xyron 2 1/2" Sticker Maker
Xyron Glue Stick
EK Success fibers
Tattered Angels silver glimmer mist
Tattered Angels chalkboard white glimmer mist
Ranger Distress Crackle paint in pewter
Martha Stewart wax dripping border punch
Cricut Expression
Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut cartridge
cheesecloth
font - Halloween Mirage

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check out the other Quick Quotes Halloween / Xyron projects this week! There are awesome prizes up for grabs ;)

The Sweetest Memories - Quick Quotes Inspiration

I am here today to share my latest Quick Quotes layout inspiration. I used the One Fine Day collection and balloon chipboard to create this layout of my son at 5 months old. I love how the colors in this collection coordinate with the blue hat and skin tones in my photo.

The vellum makes the perfect title for my layout. The balloon chipboard was finished with white crackle paint and Mango Mai Tai chalk ink. I even used the chalk ink to accent my ducks and help them blend better into the color scheme.

Quick Quotes Supplies
One Fine Day 100
One Fine Day 200
One Fine Day 300
One Fine Day 400
Mango Mai Tai Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Lemonade Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Green Tea Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Blue Hawaiian Powderpuff Chalk Ink
The Sweetest Memories vellum quote
Balloon chipboard

Other Supplies
Glue Dots Vellum Adhesive Sheets
Tim Holtz Distress White picket fence crackle paint by Ranger Ink.
Bue Heart Grosgrain Ribbon and yellow bakers twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon
Martha Stewart punch around the page Vintage Floral
EK Success Deco Scallop punch
Duck Buttons with shanks removed. 
Button Brads from Making Memories
White and Blue DCWV cardstock
 
Today is the last day to enter my blogaversary giveaway. I will be posting a winner tomorrow on my blog. Thanks for stopping by!

Quick Quotes Father's Day Inspiration

Marcia here today to host the Quick Quotes blog. I am suppose to share some Father's Day inspiration with you, but I have been recently reminded that not all of us have our Fathers anymore. And for a friend of mine whose 14 year old son committed suicide, some people are no longer Fathers. I made this project with my friend in mind (Thanks Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) for inspiring me with your wine tag)   ...

Our focus in June is on vellum, so I used vellum to create the rolled flowers, inking the edges with Powderpuff ink. I also used vellum to create my little butterflies which are also inked. The vellum really gives them a delicate look. The larger butterfly is a Quick Quotes chipboard piece finished with Powderpuff ink as well. Here is another view from the top...

Quick Quotes supplies:
Dreamscape 300
Dreamscape 500
Butterflies - Bag o'Chips
Powderpuff ink in Purple Passion, Very Berry, Biscotti, and Blue Moon

Other supplies:
vellum
Hero Arts pearls
Sizzix butterfly paddle punch
Spellbinders Spiral Blossoms

Is there someone you know who could use a friend to talk to, or anyone you want to share some good memories and a bottle of wine with? Wishing all of you a very Happy Father's Day!!

Historic Savannah - Quick Quotes inspiration

Marcia here to host the Quick Quotes blog today. I have a 2 page layout to share with you that I made with the Tin Type collection!

I used my Powderpuff chalk inks to finish the chipboard pieces and to add some color to the bricks I created with embossing paste and a brick misting screen. The embossing paste is white and I applied it with a putty knife on top of my brick misting screen. I wanted the orange bricks that are so common in Savannah. To achieve this I applied amaretto ink with a small sponge dauber to the bricks and then used my H2O pen and some Mocha Mama ink to blend the colors. The bricks give a lot of dimension to the page. If you are intimidated by the embossing paste, the misting screens work well as stencils so you can use your Powderpuff chalk inks instead of the spray mists.

 

I used various colors of Powderpuff chalk ink on the chipboard pieces and on the gate I added a little metallic copper to give it more the look of real metal. I have to admit, when I first saw these chipboard pieces, I immediately thought of Savannah. Savannah has the most gorgeous gardens! I also used my H2O pen to paint on the wing, some tail feathers, and the eye of this bird using the Midnight Confessions Powderpuff chalk ink.

Quick Quotes Supplies

Tin Type 300

Tin Type 400

Garden Bag o'Chips

Powderpuff Chalk Ink in Amaretto, Mocha Mama, Green Tea, Biscotti, and Midnight Confessions.

Adventure Colored Vellum Quote

Other Supplies:

Core'dination cardstock in green and white

Dreamweaver Stencils Embossing Paste

Cosmic Copper Brilliance Dew Drop ink by Tsukineko

Mini Brick screen by The Crafters Workshop

I hope I have inspired you to try your Powderpuff chalk inks in a new way!

Have a great Tuesday.

Love Sweet Love - Mother's Day Quick Quotes Inspiration

Marcia here today with some Quick Quotes Mother's Day inspiration for you! I wanted to make a special card for my Mom, so I decided to make an easel card using the One Fine Day collection, a chipboard flower and an assortment of Powderpuff Chalk Inks. The Powderpuff Chalk Inks are one of my favorite Quick Quotes products. I use them all the time, and in so many different ways.

I adhered the vellum quote with vellum glue dots at the top and bottom. The base of the card was dry embossed and then I dragged my Green with Envy Powderpuff Chalk Ink pad lightly over the top.
I also used the Mango Mai Tai Powdepuff chalk ink to add some color to these foam Thickers. This is the perfect way to coordinate your alphas with your Quick Quotes papers! I added a heart shaped sentiment journal spot to the inside of my card so I could add my own words.

The flower chipboard was colored by dabbing Powderpuff Chalk Inks over the top. Then I added a coat of Glossy Accents to make it shine! The butterflies also have some chalk ink on the tips of their wings and bodies.

Quick Quotes Supplies
One Fine Day 100
One Fine Day 200
What the World Needs Now - color vellum quote
Limeade Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Green With Envy Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Mango Mai Tai Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Lemonade Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Biscotti Powderpuff Chalk Ink
Fun Flowers - Bag o'Chips Die Cut

Other Supplies
Vellum Glue Dots
Button Brads
Lime Twist Fly a Kite Everyday Twine by My Mind's Eye
Lattice Edge punch by Martha Stewart
Butterfly Paddle Punch by Sizzix
Giggles Foam Thickers
Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Gemstones Core'dinations green cardstock

I hope I have inspired you to make something for your Mother too. Have a great Tuesday!

Come said the Wind... Quick Quotes layout

Marcia hosting the Quick Quotes blog today with some layout inspiration featuring the new colored vellum quotes and chipboard. I used the Copper Kettle colletion for this layout. I love the subtle music notes on the papers in this collection!

I know its spring, but this paper, quote and chipboard tree were perfect for this fall picture of my daughter and best friend. I finished the chipboard with some antique linen distress crackle paint and then applied Mocha Mama Powderpuff chalk ink over it. I punched some leaves from cardstock, water distress them, and then inked them to give them a more realistic look. I also stamped some swirling leaves on the back side of the vellum.

The Color me Crazy flower from Petaloo was misted and then some Amaretto Powderpuff ink applied to the center to make it a little darker.

I placed a hidden journal card behind the vellum quote. The journal card was finished with powderpuff ink and stamped with more swirling leaves.

You can shop Quick Quotes for all the Quick Quotes supplies used.
Copper Kettle 200
Copper Kettle 300
Scarlet & Gold Vellum Overlay
Whimsical Tree - Chipboard Die Cut
Mocha Mama Powderpuff chalk ink
Amaretto Powderpuff chalk ink
Mango Mai Tai  Powderpuff chalk ink

Other Supplies
Color me Crazy flower by Petaloo
Journal Card from The Paper Company
Skeleton Key from Pixie Press the Antique Charm collection
Swirling Leaves Snag'em Stamp by Imaginisce
Comet Tail and Red Wagon Sprinklers from October Afternoon.
Tim Holtz Distress Crackle paint in Antique Linen
Hemp Cord
Smooth Cardstock from The Paper Company.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

New Quick Quotes Grid challenge

There is a new challenge up on the Quick Quotes blog, Use a Grid! 

• Incorporate a grid using paper into your project.
• You can create a layout, card, mini album or altered art, just include a grid on your project. 
• Of course we would LOVE to see Quick Quotes products used on your project, but it's not a requirement to play.  You may use any products to participate in the challenge.

You can win a gift certificate to the Quick Quotes Shop where you can purchase the new chipboard, the awesome powderpuff chalk inks, vellum quotes, pattern paper, or canvas. 
Check out my card to get your inspirational juices flowing. You have until the 25th of the month to link up.

Quick Quotes Supplies
Summer Samba 100
Summer Samba 300
Summer Samba 400
You are oh so Original - Color Vellum
Cupcake - Bag o'Chips
Maraschino Cherry PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Mango Mai Tai PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Biscotti PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Lemonade PowderPuff Chalking Inks

Other supplies
Gesso
DCWV cardstock in blue, white
thread
Card base 5" x 6.5"

I hope you will play along!

We've Only Just Begun

When I saw the March kit from Artful Delight, I just had to have it! It was full of awesome papers and embellies. The Be Happy papers from My Mind's Eye and the birdcage made me want to scrap this photo I took at my sister's wedding. (I was her wedding photographer and matron of honor!)  I used the March sketch from Artful Delight as well and this is what I came up with...

I made the roses with the cream colored cardstock from the February kit, using a pale pink Copic marker to color the inside bud. I used the same Copic marker to color the alphas in the kit. The birdcage was finished with a white crackle paint and then inked on the edges. The bird was finished using a pewter crackle paint.

I am so glad that my sister found someone who makes her happy after years of struggling as a single Mom. And my Brother-in-law is a colorful addition to the family. I am thinking I should have this framed for their upcoming 15th anniversary.

If you are interested in making these roses, I have a tutorial on my blog here, Rose Tutorial.
Let me know what you think. I love reading your comments!