CSI Case File 162 for Creative Embellishments!!!!!

Hello fellow crafters!!  Brandi here again with another layout created as guest designers from Creative Embellishments for CSI this month!  Here's a look at the case:

And here is my take (all evidence and testimony is in red):

This is a picture of the hubs and I on our one year wedding anniversary :-)  I used the Simple Stories "Homespun" collection which matched the scene perfectly!!!

I started with a textured solid white cardstock base and lightly splattered black distress ink across the page.  I used a circle stencil from the Crafters Workshop and distress markers to add circles in random areas.  

I mixed some molding paste with Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink in "Butterscotch" until I achieved my desired yellow color, I used the paste mixture over a Tim Holtz Sunburst layering stencil to the left of my photo!

I outlined all my papers with a thin black sharpie (one of my favorite techniques) to help the colors stand out against the all white background.  I used the Circle Bokeh Stamp and Versa Ink to clear emboss the pattern on my chipboard photo frame from the Together Frame Set. After heated, I used Ranger distress ink, Lindy's Flat Black Tornado, and Black Soot distress ink to color the piece. I dried it, then misted with homemade glimmer mist (made from water and perfect pearls) for some  shimmer :-)

I used the same black ink to color the "Love" title from the Everlasting Love title set (the smaller one) and various sticker letters from the collection to make my title (inspired by the "space" theme).  

I did my journaling in the "Q&A" format :-)  

I finished the page with some flowers by Prima and Petaloo, stickers, and die-cuts from the collection! 

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Another Homespun Layout for Let's Get Sketchy!

Well hello again everyone!!!  It's been a very busy month with school back in session!!!  So I just have a quick post today :-)

Here's a look at this week's sketch over at Let's Get Sketchy:

I pulled out the Simple Stories "Homespun" Collection earlier this month and have just been playing with it ever since!!
Here's my page:

I'm such a fan of the colors and patterns in the Simple Stories lines...  They're just amazing!!!
I used the colored wood background paper and tried to keep it pretty simple from there!  They beautiful piece already has enough to look at without adding too much!  I layered a couple of other pieces, following the sketch and inking the edges along the way!  I finished the page with a wooden veneer from Michaels that was misted and coated with crackle paint in Rock Candy!




I added a doily from my stash and one of the overlays in the collection.  I did some fussy cutting of other pieces as well to finish the layout!


Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Mid Month Challenge at Color Me Scrappy and Colorful Creations!!!

Hi there everyone!!!  I told you it was going to be a busy month for me!!!!  As you can see by my posts (with many more to come!) that I was not exaggerating!!!  Hahahaha!!!!!

I have a couple of things to share with you today:

We have a brand new color combo challenge posted at Color Me Scrappy!

I am very happy with this color combo!!!  I love the beautiful hues :-)  We had to combine these colors with something "summer" related so I decided to scrap a photo of my oldest daughter taken at our local aquarium a few years back!

Today is also a brand new sketch challenge over at Colorful Creations!  

Here is a look at the sketch:

Oh, I just love this sketch!!!  And here is my page:

Yes, I know you are so sick of this collection but I just can't help myself!!!  Every time I take it back out, I just keep playing with it!  And there's still some left over!!  Hahahaha!!!
I started my page by creating a sunburst mask with some chipboard and my craft knife!  I laid it on a white piece of cardstock, then colored in the open areas with a yellow and gold gelato.  I dipped a paint brush in some water to blend the colors!

Then, I layered up some other papers from the collection, and a piece of Kraft Core cardstock by Coordinations (seriously, my fav!!!).  I fussy cut some elements from the collection and added them around the page as well as the letter stickers for my title and sub-title!

 

I finished the page with some beautiful chipboard from Creative Embellishments (that was treated with gesso and snow cone gelato) and various flowers!

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Homespun Happiness with Let's Get Sketchy!!!

Hello friends!!!  I hope you're having a great start to your month!!  I bet most of you are just as excited as I am for the school session to start again!!! Hahahahaha!!!!

Any who... I'm here today with a brand new sketch over at Let's Get Sketchy!  This one was created by our very own Laura Whitaker!

Here's a look at the sketch:

Oh, I love this sketch!!!!  I pulled out my Homespun Collection from Simple Stories to create a simple, yet pretty layout!
Here's my page:

This is my youngest daughter taken earlier this year!
I started with Black Bazzil cardstock as my base and added white splatters using white Dylusions mist.

I added strips of paper from the collection and tucked them behind my photo.  I also used some chipboard circles from 2 Crafty Chipboard that were treated with gesso, various gelatos, and liquid pearls!



For the title, I coated my chipboard with gesso, then added snowcone gelato in an ombre effect!

My last piece of chipboard is this flourish that was also coated with gesso, then I added yellow and gold gelatos for color, and misted with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spray for shine!

Well gang... Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

New Card Sketch live at Sketch N Scrap!!!

Hello there crafters!!!  Quick post today to share the new card sketch at Sketch N Scrap!!!

Here's a look at Card Sketch #28:

I know I said I was finished with the Simple Stories "Homespun" collection from the Frosted Designs Store, but I still have just a bit left to play with :-)

Here's my card:

I kept this card pretty simple, following the sketch well!!!  I used one of the "solid" red papers from the collection as my base, then layered up stripes of paper and some stickers!  I inked up all the edges of my paper using some distress ink!  I added the heart confetti and added faux stitching using a white gel pen!

I scored the hearts down the center and only glued down the center, leaving the edges "floating" about!

I used word stickers from the collection to create my sentiment and added the chipboard mason jar! 

Easy peasy!!!  

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Celebrate Life with Let's Get Sketchy and SATW!!!!

If you are here for the SNS Birthday Bash and the $20.00 Frosted Designs Gift Certificate, please click here!!!

Hey there gang!!!  Hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend!! Let us remember why we celebrate this day, and to the men and women who have made that possible :-)

Well, it is Monday, which means another fabulous sketch over at Let's Get Sketchy!  Here is this week's sketch:

I also combined this sketch with the May Mood Board over at Scrap Around The World!  They have an amazing challenge lined up with tons of fabulous prizes!!!  I was inspired by the beautiful colors, patterns, and balloons!!!

I know you are all so sick of seeing this collection, but I promise, it's almost all used up!!!  Hahaha!!!  

Here's my page:

I've used the Simple Stories "Homespun" Collection from the Frosted Designs Store, yet again!  I just love the bright, bold colors!!  It's right up my crafting alley :-)

I wanted to keep this page pretty clean, so I used white Bazzil cardstock as my base, matted on Kraft Core cardstock by Tim Holtz (LOVE these papers!!!!).  I added some simple stencil work with the Heidi Swapp "Chevron Stencil" masked with a circle stencil on top.  I used black distress ink for color!

Teh, I cut out these adorable photos of my youngest daughter taken when she was only six months old!!  Oh, how I miss those days :-)

I used my Cricut Explore to create a stencil for balloons, then mixed molding paste with Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals and alcohol inks for my desired colors!  After that was dry, I applied some Faber Castell Glaze mixed with fine, gold glitter for shine!

And I used red and white twine as my "strings!

I finished my page with some additional twine, and DIY Thickers with red and gold glitter for my title!

DON'T FORGET!!!!  You have until June 15th to link up your challenge for my SNS Birthday Bash Challenge for your chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!!!

Well gang...  Thanks soooo much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

New Friday Challenge posted at Frosted Designs!!!

Hello again my crafty friends!!!  I'm back today to share a card I made for the new Friday Challenge over at Frosted Designs!!!  

Your challenge is to use STARS and STRIPES on your project!!!  Any type of project is acceptable!!!  Cards, layouts, ATC's, mixed media, etc.  GET CREATIVE!!!!

I know you're probably all sick of seeing the Simple Stories "Homespun" collection from the Frosted Designs Store...  But I just can't leave it alone!!!!  Hahahaha!!!!!  So yes...  I have yet another project with this set :-)

Here's a card I made for the challenge:

LOVE how this card came out!!!!  And I love the bright, bold colors in this line!!  Amazing!!

I started my card with the "Rays" layering stencil by Tim Holtz and some molding paste.  I mixed the paste with Butterscotch Alcohol Ink until I achieved my desired color.  Then I applied it over the stencil on white Coordinations cardstock.

After that was dry, I layered on other papers that were first inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.  I grabbed one of the quote cards with the set and matted it on Neenah Kraft and inked the edges.  I used my Crop A Dile to punch holes in the chipboard heart and tie some paper string through it!

 

Now, all I needed to do was add some stars!!  I'm addicted to these wood veneers...  I have so many different types and styles and they are my go-to embellishment when I want to add just a little something to my project!  These are by Studio Calico and come in various sizes!  I sprinkled a couple on my card and glued them on!

There you have it!!  Stars and stripes and molding paste, oh my!!!  

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Card Sketch #26 at Sketch N Scrap with Simple Stories "Homespun" Collection!!!

Hello everyone!!!  It's time for another amazing card sketch at Sketch N Scrap!!!  

Here's a look at this week's sketch:

I used the Simple Stories "Homespun" Collection to make a card for my daughter's teacher! 

Here's the card:

I've always been a fan of Simple Stories... Their collections are very versatile and can be used to create all sorts of projects!!!  

I kept the card relatively simple because I was making a number of projects at the same time!  This sketch was perfect for making a recess window card and that's exactly what I did!  

I created my "window", then layered on several stickers and die-cuts from the collection!

I just love the colors!!!!  I finished the card with some hemp cord threaded through a chipboard heart (I punched holes with my Crop-A-Dile) and tied in a bow!

A simple, but adorable card to show my gratitude for such a wonderful teacher!

Well gang... Thanks sooo much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)