Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fall Wreath

The leaves are just starting to change color here. I photographed several projects outside one evening and the last thing to photograph was the wreath. I hung it on one of the hooks on our front porch and I just love how the photo turned out.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Other Products Used:
Hemp
Creative Memories Custom Cutting System- Jumbo Circle

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Elemental Fall Card


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Monday, September 26, 2011

Fall Wall Hanging






After making the Elemental Workshop on the Go Layout, I had the negative space left from the large scallop circle. I didn't want to waste it and thought of making a wreath type wall hanging with fall phrases inside the opening. It went quick using the Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out the leaves to the same size as the stamp.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Harvest Happiness Stamp Set
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
My Acrylix Grateful Hearts Stamp Set
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Friday, September 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Card Video

To celebrate the first day of fall, here is a video showcasing one of my favorite fall stamps from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book. Enjoy!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Elemental Bike Card

Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Watercolor Pencils
Blending Pen
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Elemental Owl Card


Card Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Set
Creme Brulee Ribbon Rounds
Mocha Opaques
Watercolor Pencils
Blending Pen
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Elemental House Card


Card Sketch- Page Maps September 2011

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
My Acrylix Pair-a-Phrase Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
3D Foam Tape

Monday, September 19, 2011

Elemental Layout


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Elemental Workshop on the Go
---Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Elemental Workshop Stamp Set
---Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes
---Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
My Acrylix Chocolate Alphabet Small Stamp Set
Sorbet Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Creme Brulee Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Marker
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

Tornado Anniversary

A year ago today, around 7:30 in the evening, a tornado went through Southeast Ohio. This area does not see tornadoes and I thought it was not possible because of the hills. It was very scary and has forever altered the landscape of my front yard and the town of The Plains where some of my family lives. There was severe devastation in Reedsville, Ohio and across the river in Belleville, WV.

My mom and I took over 300 photos and I wanted to journal the experience and decided that Studio J would be the best route. I made the first layout pictured fairly soon after the tornado. The photos of the clouds forming into a tornado are from Facebook.

There are some amazing You Tube videos of the storm. Type in "Athens Ohio Tornado" and they should come right up. The scariest video is the one from Athens High School where there was a soccer game going on.

This is something that will be forever in my memories.


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Star Baby Quilt

Where have I been? I have taken a little break from scrapbooking for the past few weeks to work on my other hobby...quilting.

I have always made quilts as baby gifts for my friends and family. I usually do simple fabric panels- quilted and binded. I have been wanting to make a pieced baby quilt. This quilt was more of a challenge because the parents want the gender to be a surprise. They have chosen to decorate the nursery in a Wynken, Blynken, & Nod theme inspired by a beautifully illustrated children's book. I went to the fabric store and spent a long time deciding which fabrics I should use. I finally settled on a mixture of prints in light blue and light yellow.
We next went to Walmart to buy some various things and I stopped by the magazine aisle to look at a few quilting magazines. One of them had great basic easy quilts and sewing projects. The quilt that stood out to me the most had a star pattern.

I apologize for the poor photos. I literally finished this the night before the baby shower and ended up wrapping it once I got to work and taking a quick photo before I put it in the gift bag.
You can see some of the quilting detail in the above photo. The fabrics blended together and I wanted the stars to really pop out so I quilted them in a grid pattern the width of my presser-foot.

I am very pleased with how this quilt turned out. The soon-to-be mother said it matched her nursery perfectly. I can't wait to see the little bundle of joy wrapped up in this quilt!


Materials Used:
Pattern- Simple Quilts & Sewing Magazine- Spring 2011
Fabrics- JoAnn Fabrics Nursery Prints
Binding- I bought several spools of this ruffled binding in all different colors when Walmart was discontinuing their fabric department

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Weeks of Wonder


This week, Jeanette Lynton explores using watercolor pencils. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 8/30/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/08/weeks-of-wonder-softer-touch-with.html

Friday, September 2, 2011

Typeset



I am featuring the Typeset collection for September. I think it is the perfect mixture of trendy and vintage. The papers have a back-to-school feel and the stamp sets are all distressed vintage- Tim Holtz style.
Check out your September newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

View on page 14-19 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

September Stamp of the Month

September Stamp of the Month: Limited Edition
Available September 1-30, 2011
Retail Price $17.95
Spend $50+ and get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00