Autumn Memories Mini Album

Welcome to the CKCB Member's Blog Hop.  This month the challenge was to create a So Thankful Mini Album.  You should have arrived from Dawn. If you just stopped by you can go to the start of the hop by clicking here.  Now my album does not have pictures in it yet but will shortly after Thanksgiving.  I should have lots of  family here for most of Thanksgiving week. 

My November Counterfeit Kit Challenge included a set of paper just for my mini album just as the Jenni Bowlin's October 2013 Kits included a mini album option. For my mini album I'm going to use my Cricut for my pages and I'm using an album from Paisleys & Polka Dots for my inspiration. I just love how she uses various shapes to make a mini album.

I started by cutting the house from Beyond Birthdays. To Cover the front I used DCWV The Timeless Texture Stack then layered various hearts using the George cartridge and the fence is from the Heritage cartridge.  The tag is inked then stamped, embossed and tucked behind the fence.  I added a raffia bow then some left over pumpkins, a few rhinestones, silk leaves and I'm done.  I actually decorate the front of the album last. The does slide out sot that I can journal on the back.

The inside cover has some stamped pumpkins and leaves mounted onto photo corners.  I punched a few of the two smaller size labels for journaling. I added a couple of layers behind the photo mat then a few rhinestones and pearls.

I had a hard time adding elements to the leaf page. I was not happy with the color combination on this paper, it just didn't  match what I had in my stash. I finally just added a few of the punched labels for journaling and called it good.

The back side of the leaf was much easier.  I had a few stamped leaves left over and added them in here. One is clear embossed and the two in the lower corner has stickles on them.  I did use pop up dots on the leaves.  I cut the shank off of the buttons then glued them to the page.

The front of the scallop page is has some hand cut banners, a few rhinestones, and a pre-punch curvy label for journaling.

The back of the scallop page I used more left over paper.  The scalloped orange and yellow paper was a left over piece of the edge of a pattern paper.  I thought it was perfect here
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For the acorn I used the front and back of this paper.  This is one I added to the kit and I do not know the name of it.  I had a little bit of trouble cutting this side as I forgot to flip the design before I cut so I needed another sheet of paper.  A few buttons and a stamped frame finish off the page.

 

The back of the acorn I think is my favorite page.  I just love how the scarecrow stamped image turned out. I have the scarecrow on pop up dots and the frame is not glued down on the left side so that a photo can slide under. I used the bird punch and just offset the brown layer for a shadow effect. 

For the last page I used some more of the raffia and some scraps.  The punched label at the bottom of the page only has the bottom portion attached so that a photo can slide underneath. 

The back page is the back side of the Pink Paislee 365 Degrees "Daydream" paper.  I was intending to use the orange side but liked blue side better. 

Thanks for joining me on the  Novembers CKCB Members Blog Hop.  Your next stop is Angela.

If you get lost along the way you just need to head back to the  Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog to find your way back onto the hop.  I've also listed all of the participants below.

CKCB  http://www.counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/

Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk

Valerie http://myrainbowcoalition.blogspot.com/

Dawn http://www.dawnsscrapbookcottage.blogspot.com

Cindy http://www.cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/ (You are here)

Angela http://colestoucan.blogspot.co.uk  (Next Blog)

Leslie http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com

Tricia http://triciasimmons.blogspot.com

Milissa http://millermall.blogspot.com

Milica http://milicaradulovic55.blogspot.com

Lisa H http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com

 

Recipe:
Paper: Jenni Bowlin - Lemonade, Bo Bunny - Little Boy Blue - Gingham, My Mind's Eye - Miss Caroline, K&I - Peach Pit Pop Culture, Pink Paislee - Day Dream, House of Three - Music and Trellis, Crate Paper - Cottage Collection Rose Garden, Basic Grey - Lemonade Strawberry patch; Added to kit: DCWV The Timeless Texture Stack, various pieces of scraps from my scrap pile for the elements.
Cricut Cartridges: Beyond Birthdays, Heritage, Paper Dolls for Everyday, Mini Monograms,  B is for Boy, CTMH Art Philosophy, George.
Stamps: Unity Kit of the Month /august 2013 {cozy moments} and
Ink: Inkadinkadoo - burgundy; Stampin' Up - wild wasbi, pumpkin, Stazon - brown and black
Punch: EK Success - labels, Scroll dots; Stampin' Up - Spiral Border Scallop Trim; Martha Stewart - Birds on a wire, photo corners.
Embossing Folder: Stampin' Up - Designer Frame
Misc.: Zot, pop up dots, adhesive, glossy accents, rhinestones, pearls, buttons, various trims, embroidery yarn and floss, silk leaves, Xyron, raffia.

Happy Anniversary

I need to take to the office an Anniversary card for one of my co-workers and found this card.  I haven't used the Paper Lace cartridge before but now have several ideas so watch for upcoming projects.   I started by welding the shadow featured together then arranging the circles and design element onto my card. 

I stamped and embossed the white flowers then stamped the leaves and hand cut them out.  The tag is from the Heritage cartridge and sized to fit onto the card in Design Studio.  I added a piece of lace to the background and layered everything onto top. 

I cut two extra red circles and two white circles for the inside of the card as I need plenty of room for well wishes.  I stamped the leaf from Fabulous Florets a couple of times on each white circle.  All of the edges are inked with Vintage Photo.

Since my card is fat from all the layers and pop up dots my envelope needs to be able to accommodate this.  I used Wild Card to cut my envelope on a piece of scrap paper, folded it up and made sure I could slide the card easily in and out before I cut into my DSP.

Thanks for stopping by.

Recipe:
Paper: Recollections - Kraft; DCWV - Dark Pink; Basic Grey Kissing Booth "Oh Darling" - Green Circle; My Minds Eye Bloom & Grow "Bloom) - Pink Circle; Pink Paislee "Enchanting" - stamped flowers; Unknown - green  - stamped leaves; Crate Paper Cottage Collection} "Bouquet" - Envelope
Stamps: Stampin' Up - Fabulous Florets and Texture Roller; Close To My Heart - Say it in Style
Ink: Versa mark Ink; Stampin' Up - Old  Olive and Soft Suede; Distress Ink: Vintage Photo
Embossing Powder: White
Pearls: Stampin' Up - Pretties Kit
Cricut Cartridge: Paper Lace, Heritage, Wild Card
Misc.: Adhesive, pop up dots, Button, Jute, scrap piece of lace, white seam binding

Tim's Tag - Day 1

Since I'm feeling better I started looking at Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas and I just can't resist. I thought I could just look at them and say next year but that just isn't happening. So here's my take on Tim's Day 1.

I used my Cricut and several cartridges to make this tag and will have a list at the bottom of the post.  I cut the tag out of kraft cardstock and used Desert Turquoise Acrylic Paint to paint my tag, and embossed with the Cuttlebug Snowflake Folder.  I forgot to distress the tag by sanding - 1 step skipped.  I used the Snowflakes embossing folder, the Xyron on the "Noel"

Entered in the Insiration Journal.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cricut Cartridges: Holly Leaves and Pine Branch - Christmas; Tag and pine cone flowers - Close To My Heart Art Philosophy; Banner - Heritage; Noel - Martha Stewart Seasonal; Swirl and Swirl for "Noel" - Sweethearts.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Recollections Kraft, scraps of brown, light green, dark green

Stamp: Stampin' Up - Music Notes

Ink: VersaMagic - Peralescent Ivy; Inkadinkadoo - Coffee Bean; Distress Ink - Faded Jeans, Vintage Photo; Stazon - Jet Black; Embossing Ink

Cricut Cartridges: Christmas, Close To My Heart Art Philosophy, Heritage, Martha Stewart Seasonal, Sweethearts
Acrylic Paint - Desert Turquoise

Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug -Snowflake

Misc: Zig Brushables - Root Beer Float; Stampin' Up - Silver Glitter Glass; White Embossing Powder, pop up dots, adhesive, Xyron, ribbon, yarn, buttons. hot glue gun

4x6 Mini Album - Part Three

These are the final pages in the 4x6 mini album from the Piggy Tales Kit.

I used some more of the barn doors and tags with the rub on for this page. I didn't use my cricut for the pocket.

I just love this little chipboard turtle. I have him up on pop up dots so that the picture can slide behind him and added a little bit of ribbon.


I used the same Wild Card envelope for this page that I used on page six, but only cut one of the liners. I did not adjust the envelope and used staples again.

Here is the last page of my album. The trim used here was included in the kit and a photo can fit behind the trim. I glued the trim to the back of the photo mat, then glued the mat to the background paper. The bow is made separate and I used a glue to attach it to the ribbon.

Here is the album all put together. Thanks for stopping by. Click here for the cut file.

Click here for Part One

Disclosure: I'm not affiliated with any of the products mentioned.

Recipe: (Most of the paper is from the Piggly Tales Kit along with the chipboard, pieces, barn doors, rub ons and chipboard pieces).

Paper: Piggy Tales Kit - 5 Little Ducks, Cardstock - DCWV and Stampin' Up

Cricut Cartridges: Fabulous Finds, George, Heritage, Plantin SchoolBook, Tags Bags Boxes and More, and Wild Card

Ink: Inkadinkadoo - Terra Cotta, Navy Blue, and Olive Green

Misc: Adhesive, ribbon and yarn scraps, binder clip form the office supply store, Bind it all and stapler

4x6 Mini Album - Part Two

Here are pages 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the 4x6 Mini Album from the Piggy Tales Kit.

The kit had a bunch of the Barn Doors in it, I just backed them with white paper so that they could be used as a journaling spot. The "Boys" is from the stickers that were included with the kit.

Page six has a envelope from the Wild Card Cartridge. I cut two liners for the this page, one to use as and actual liner and the other in white cardstock for journaling. I had to use staples on the sides as I cut my envelope a little to big and didn't want the adhesive to stick to the envelope. The shipboard star was included with the kit.

Page seven is just a pocket with a couple of tags made with scrap paper and stickers. The yarn is left over from a crochet project that was made for my niece.

Page eight is another simple page as I have a little bit of bulk on pages six and seven.

Click here for Part One

Disclosure: I'm not affiliated with any of the products mentioned.

Recipe: (Most of the Paper is from the Piggy Tales Kit along with the chipboard pieces, barn doors rub ons and stickers).
Paper Piggy Tales Kit - 5 Little Ducks, Cardstock - DCWV and Stampin' Up
Cricut Cartridges: Fabulous Finds, George, Heritage, Plantin SchoolBook, Tags Bags Boxes and More, Wild Card
Ink: Inkadinkadoo - Terra Cotta, Navy Blue, Olive Green

Misc: Adhesive, ribbon and yarn scraps, binder clip from office supply store, Bind it All, stapler

4x6 Mini Ablum - Part One

I've been working on a mini album using some of the scraps from the Piggy Tales Kit. I used my Cricut heavily on this project along with some of the rub ons that were included in the kit. I'm going to use my Bind It All to put it all together but you can use rings or any binding method you like.


I cut the frame 5 times from cardstock and glued them together. My ribbon is wrapped around the cover and page two. I didn't care it it showed through at the edges. I glued the edges of the frame so that the mat can be removed and a photo put on it or journaling. My cut file has a circle for the crumpled flowers that I did not use. The is some that is left over from anther project and was a wire ribbon - I just pulled the wires out.

Page Two is really simple. I tried to alter my pages with a simple photo mat page and a page with embellishments.

Page three has a lot going on. I used the notebook paper from the Fabulous Finds cartridge and cut it out three times to make a removable notebook with a tag pocket on the front of it. I just used a binder clip to attach it to the page.

Here is page three taken apart. The button is a chipboard piece that was included in the kit. I used scrap ribbon and staples to bind the edge of the notebook.

Page 4 is another simple page. The "toadly awesome" is a rub on that was included in the kit.

I'm planning on binding my album at the top so the even numbered pages (or back of the page) have the holes punched for the binding at the bottom of them Thanks for stopping by.

Disclosure: I'm not affiliated with any of the products mentioned.

Recipe: (Most of the Paper is from the Piggy Tales Kit along with the chipboard pieces, barn doors and rub ons.

Paper: Piggy Tales Kit - 5 Little Duckies, Cardstock - DCWV and Stampin' Up.
Cricut Cartridges:Fabulous Finds, George, Heritage, Plantin SchoolBook, Tags Bags Boxes and More, Wild Card

Ink: Inkadinkadoo - Terra Cotta, Navy Blue, Olive Green
Misc: Adhesive, ribbon and yarn scraps, binder clip from office supply store, Bind it All and rings, stapler

Christmas Memories . . .

Pre-Crop Sketch Challenge - Make a banner.



I used pop dots behind my "Christmas" banner and strung with embroidery floss.

I used the Northern Flurry embossing folder on vellum, then inked the raised snowflakes.

I printed this holly bunch onto white cardstock put it through my Xyron to get the back sticky. I then applied glossy accents and let it dry.

Scrapbook Heaven is having a Holiday Sketch Challenge Crop this weekend so don't forget to stop by their blog.

Click here for the cut file.

Recipe:

Papers: Pattern Papers - DCWV Holiday Collection The Christmas Stack, Cardstock - Kraft, blue, red, white and Vellum.

Ink: Versa Magic - Aegean Blue, Color Box - Baby Blue.

Cricut Cartridges: George, Heritage, Winter Woodland

Embossing Folder: Stampin Up - Northern Flurry

Misc: Glue, pop up dots, Glossy Accents, embroidery floss, green bias tape.

Boy Oh Boy September Challenge

The September sketch for the Boy Oh Boy Challenges is a great one for border punches. I made a couple of page borders with the Cricut as I wanted a fence border, then I need an ivy border and how about a tree border. I kind of went wild on the making borders.

The leaves at the bottom of the page are a hidden journaling tag.

Challenges:

Pages in Time - Boy Oh Boy September: Use sketch, Must have a boy in picture, Autumn Colors

Paper: Cardstock: White, green reds, brown.

Ink: Brown and Versa Magic - Spanish Olive

Glimmer Mist: Antique Brass

Punch: Martha Stewart - Bird on a Wire

Cricut Cartridges: 50 States, George, Heritage, Mini Monograms, Paper Doll Dress Up, Plantin SchoolBook, Speaking of Fall, Tags Bags Boxes and More

Misc: Brown Chalk - for the fence, glue, pop up dots

5 Tags in 5 Days - Day 2

Even though I cut the "Love" with my cricut I fussy cut to get the three separate layers. The swirl is Glimmer misted after I cut around it. The "LO" is then cut away from the swirls and "VE" and the same thing is done for the "VE"
Here's the back of the tag.

The double mini tag is welded together in Design Studio. I used a rub on for the saying on the mini tag, then lined the other side for journaling.

I really like thses stamps from Unity and had to add them to the backs of the mini tag.

Recipe: Paper: Kraft and white cardstock, Citrus Stack

Stamps: Unity -Butterfly Beauty

Ink: Stampin' Up - Dusty Durango Distress Ink - Tea Dye

Cricut Cartridges: George, Heritage, Home Accents, Tags Bags Boxes and More

Punches: Martha Stewart - Butterfly punch, Floral Lace Edge punch

Misc: Rhinestones Petal, Sva Creative pearls, Petals, white flower pin, pink micro beads, lace, Friendship Quote rub ons, glue Peach Delight Glimmer Mist

Teddy Bear Layout

I finally got to play with my Heritage and A Child's Year cartridges and had to make a layout using the teddy bears for Sophia's album. The teddy bear on A Child's Year does not have a blackout or shadow layer. I created my own for those cuts.


I used the 4x6 sleeves between the two 8x8 pages for more photos and the journaling.

Each pages has the same mini tag cut from Tags Bags Boxes and More and the flowers cut in pink and green from George.

I inked around the pages and used chalk on the teddy bear and girl holding the bear for a softer look .

All the elements are pop up so that they can slide the photos behind them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Recipe:

Paper: Nana's Nursery, White, Tan, Cream, Pink and Green Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Cricut Cartridges: A Child's Year, George, Heritage, Tags Bags Boxes and More

Punch: Martha Stewart - Floral Lace Edge

Misc: Glue, Pop up dots, flower rhinestones, chalk