Happy Spring

 Hello friends!

I have another layout to share that I created with my March Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook featuring the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studios Spring Vibes collection. I’m using a cut file from PearTree Cut Files that is included with a kit subscription. I created a library pocket with a new die from Sizzix. It was perfect for holding my journaling and a cute tag. I layered it on top of a heart die from My Favorite Things. This is a photo of my daughter living in Denver. She couldn’t make it home for Easter last year and sent me this selfie with her dog. So cute with the Snapchat filter. 

I am linking it up to the March Pinkfresh Studios monthly challenge which is to use layers and the color palette in the below photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Check out all of the kits at My Creative Scrapbook this month. They are amazing!

~Marcia

Have A Blast | My Favorite Things

Hello blogging friends,

A quick blog post today.  I created a birthday card for the latest sketch challenge for My Favorite Things. Here is the sketch...

I thought a Space Explorer and an alcohol ink background would let me play with techniques I haven't used in a while and practice my coloring. Here is my card...

Enjoy your weekend!

~Marcia

Birthday Cards - My Favorite Things

Hello friends!

I indulged myself after Christmas and bought this Adorable Elephants stamp set from My Favorite Things. I haven't done a lot of Copic coloring, but thought this set would be a good one to start practicing with. I decided to try my hand with their Sketch Challenge ...

Here is my take using some pattern papers from the Pebbles Happy Hooray birthday collection...

I struggled with the elephant ears ... I think I need to get a new Copic marker, something lighter pink RV0000 or R0000.

Copic Markers used: C1, C3, R24, R29, RV10, E50

and also their Color Challenge ...

Copic Markers used: C1, C3, RV10, E50, Y11, Y15, Y17, YG03, YG63

My clouds need a little work, lol.

Thanks for stopping by.

~Marcia

You're the Coolest and Let's Chill - Xyron and My Favorite Things

Hello blogging friends. Xyron and My Favorite Things are having a blog share all week long.

Today, I am sharing what I created. I got to work with the new My Favorite Things Penguins in Paradise stamps and coordinating dies.

I LOVE these little penguins!! Aren't they adorable. I went tropical for my first project and created a Pineapple Gift Box using my new Xyron 9" Creative Station, the Fruity Fiesta cut file from SVGcuts and papers from the Imaginisce Endless Summer and Childhood Memories collections.

Here's how I did it...

Step 1. Cut out the pineapple parts using your electronic die cutter (Silhouette Cameo or other). Ink the edges of your cuts (optional).

Step 2. Run the pineapple outer pieces through the new Xyron 9" Creative Station.

Step 3. Adhere the outer pineapple die cut pieces to the cardstock die cuts, peeling back the rounded cuts so that they stick out a little. Pineapples are dimensional after all. Assemble the pineapple.

Step 4. Switch out the 9" adhesive in the Xyron Creative Station and put in the 5" permanent adhesive. Run the tag parts through after stamping "You're the COOLEST" onto the tag.

Switching out the adhesive is so easy to do. Open the lid.. Pull out the 9" roll. Flip up the green 5" guide and insert the 5" roll. Close the lid. 

Step 5. Die cut, stamp, and color your penguin. I used Copic markers to color mine.

Step 6. Assemble the tag, I decided to use some foam tape here to give it some dimension.

But I was having too much fun coloring these cute penguins, I wanted to make a card too...

I used the same SVGcuts Fruity Fiesta cut file for my card and matching envelope. I thought it was perfect for the penguin holding the popsicle.

Here is how I created my card.

Step 1. Die cut the card pieces using an electronic die cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo or other) and run the card parts through the new Xyron 9" Creative Station with the 5" permanent adhesive loaded.

Step 2.  Die cut, stamp, and color your penguin and a palm tree, I used Copics to color mine, Stamp "Let's Chill" onto white cardstock and die cut using the My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics die.

Step 3. Assemble your card using the Xyron Mega Runner and some foam adhesive.

Step 4.  Assemble the envelope using  Xyron Double-sided Tape. You only need a few strips.

and there you have it...

 Thanks for stopping by today. Now hop over to the My Favorite Things blog to see what their design ers created with Xyron products. Be sure to check back all week long to see what the other designers have created too. Xyron designer projects can all be viewed from their Facebook page here.

~Marcia

Happy New Year! - Clique Kits

Hello blogging friends.... yes this is my second post today! Yup ... trying to catch-up on my blogging after an exhausting work week and lack of sun for photographing my layouts. At least there is no sun when I am home. I will be so glad when the days get a little longer.

I got to work with a mini kit this month for Clique Kits, some My Minds Eye Wild Berry Jubilee 6x6 papers and lots of embellishments. Did you know Clique Kits has a on-line store in addition to those fabulous monthly kits! and you can use Coupon Code Marcia10 and save 10%.

Here is what I created with my mini kit...

I was inspired by a layout by Missy Whidden where she created a confetti 12x12 layout with the Wild Berry Jubilee paper. I decided to do something similar but on a smaller scale, since I only had the 6x6 papers. The enamel shapes on top add to the confetti look, don't you think. 

This photo is from several years ago. It was the one and only time we went to a hotel for a New Year's Party with friends. Usually one or the other of us is stuck working and the other one would be entertaining the kids. Or we would get together with friends for a house party. House parties are always funner. Some Love My Tapes washi tape helps to anchor my photo and creates a border at the top and bottom of my layout.

I colored in the mustache on the die cut to make it stand out more. I also altered the wood geo tag journal spot with some Heidi Swapp Tinsel color wash. That silver color looks lots more festive than the wood.

The February Clique Kit was just revealed!  SQUEAL!!! 

Doesn't it look fabulous! Sign up to reserve yours today! plus the kits come with exclusive digital cut files!!! 

I am going to try to play with my kit this weekend. Wahooo!

~Marcia

Watt's Up! - Clique Kits Cards

Hello everyone, I have some more cards to share with you that I created with the December Clique Kit Enchanted Meadow. This week I focused on the light bulb icons and brainstormed card sentiments. Here is what I came up with …

Watt’s Up? 

Say Watt? 

I Love You a Whole Watt 

Be Merry, Be Bright 

You’re Brilliant 

You Light Up My Life 

You Brighten My Day 

Your Future is Bright 

I Got an Idea… Let’s Be Together

By layering the project life cards with each other, or with paper scraps I created these. This one will be great as a graduation card …

  

This one will be perfect to send to one of my kids in college with a care package.

  

One for my hubby…Using the clip at the top of the card,  I can attach movie tickets or a gift card to a favorite restaurant inside so we can have a date night!

  I saved my favorite for last, which would be perfect for any of the guys in my life…

      

And I still have more light bulbs in my kit to play with! That washi tape I used on my cards is available in the Clique Store by the way. Use coupon code Marcia10 and save 10%.

Share your light bulb sentiments because I would love to hear them. Have a great weekend.

~Marcia

Sparkle & Shine cards - Clique Kits

Hello blogging friends! I have some cards to share that I created with the Sweet Stamp Shop Sparkle and Shine stamp set that was included in my December Clique Kit Enchanted Meadow. Since this kit is full of diamond stamps, diamond paper, acrylic diamonds, and even a clique kit exclusive diamond digital cut file, I wanted to brainstorm card ideas (other than wedding which was the first thing that popped into my head). Here are some sentiments I came up with ...

"You're a Gem"

"Congrats on the Shiny New Bling"

"I Think You're Brilliant"

"You Sparkle & Shine"

"You Rock"

"Rock On"

and my cards using some of these sentiments and the stamps...

On this card I printed the sentiment using my computer and  Microsoft Word software. The font is Lavanderia (one of my favorites) which you can download for free. You can find it here ... thefonty.com.  dafont.com is another great source for fonts and explains how to install your new font for different operating systems.

and one more...

Can you think of other diamond sentiments? I would love to hear them!

Family Fun Cards - Imaginisce

Hello blogging friends! Have you seen the new Family Fun collection from Imaginisce? It has papers that are perfect for all kinds of fun activities like Movie Night, Bowling, Zoo Outings, Cooking, and more. I thought they would be perfect for some cards too ...

This collection has tons of fun die cuts! Check it out.

Supplies:
Imaginisce: Pattern Paper, Die Cuts, Enamel Dots (Family Fun)
American Crafts: cardstock
Xyron Mega Tape Runner
October Afternoon: Mini Market Alpha Stickers
My Favorite Things: Fishtail Flag Dienamics
Paper Smooches Sentiments Stamp

~Marcia

Awesome Kid - Creative Scrappers Reveal

Hello blogging friends. I can't believe how fast August is slipping away! Pretty soon my youngest two kiddos will be back in college. I would love to be knocking off a few more items from my summer bucket list but have a sick hubby and a sick cat to take care of. If you find yourself with a little extra scrapping time like me, you might want to consider joining us at Creative Scrappers for the latest sketch reveal. Check out this fabulous sketch by the talented Jenny Evans...

I decided to use my Fancy Pants Be Different collection again and came up with this layout....

As you can see, I stuck really close to the sketch. I added some Love My Tapes washi tape around 2 edges to help frame my layout. I love those stars. It went perfectly with my star die-cuts using the My Favorite Things Star Stax!

To Win a prize from our August sponsor Pink Fresh Studios, Create a layout and enter the challenges for Sketch 274-275. Deadline to submit your layout is August 31st at Midnight 

Please Visit PinkFresh Studios on Facebook for your chance to WIN some goodies! Just LIKE their page and let them know Creative Scrappers sent you ;-) 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinkfreshStudio

Blog: http://pinkfreshstudio.blogspot.com

Shop: http://pinkfreshstudio.bigcartel.com

 
I hope you will join in the fun over at Creative Scrappers.
~Marcia