TWO Scrapbooking Process Videos!

Hi everyone!  After a short Sumer season, I am getting back into the scrapping and crafting mode.  I have made two process videos in the last week, which is a miracle for me.

This first video is an Easter video (I know it's not exactly Easter season, but these photos were on top of my stack :P!  I apologize for the amount of the process that was left out, my I kept looking up at my screen to see my video had just unexpectantly stopped taping....still got the majority in, with lots of stills at the end.

This next video is a camping video, which has photos of my husband from a few years ago, featuring a handmade tag with some little embellishments that  I made with dies and washi tape. And some Felicity Jane stamps.

I was going to add some still of the layouts, but I'm having a hard time uploading from my photo library.  Anyone else have this issue?

Anyway......life has been busy here at 'Rocky Pastures,' (our little farm)....we had a pig roast last week end with about 50 guests.  Stan built a pit lined with pumice block and we roasted a whole pit.  It was a lot of fun with great food and company.  Can you believe I didn't take one photo?!!

The garden is flourishing, and time for freezing, canning and preserving.

Hope you are all well, and enjoy the videos!  Until next time,

Suzie

Celebrating Altenew's Third Anniversary

Hello, I wanted to join in with Altenew in celebrating their third anniversary and share some of my projects using Altenew stamps and dies.

I have a layout and a few cards:

This first layout I shared in Altenew's first sketch challenge:

This layout features Majestic Bloom.

Next, I have a few cards using Altenew stamps.

The first card features 'Cintage Flowes,' dies and Altenew inks.

Next is a card featuring 'Lotus' stamps dies and , copic coloring.

Next is a card featuring Majestic Bloom with some copic coloring.

Last is another card featuring 'Lotus' and Altenew ink.  I places a doily behind the flowe cluster along with some sequins and an 'Enjoy' sentiment by Papertrey Ink embossed on a vellum banner.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Be sure and visit Altenews blog and visit all the blog hoppers, there is some wonderful inspiration to be found!

Altenew Sketch Challenge #1

I decided to participate in Altenew's first Sketch Chellenge they have up over on their blog:

http://altenewblog.com/2017/03/10/march-2017-layout-sketch-challenge/

Here is a copy of the sketch:

 

And here is a copy of a layout Ashley Horton created using the sketch:

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

I used Altenew Matjestic Bloom to accent the photo, and the background paper & cut aparts are part of Felicity Jane March Scrapbooking kit.  I also, sponged some Rose Quartz ink on the background to soften up page.  The black border under the photo is crepe paper that I stitched and gathered.  Finished off the layout with a few rhinestones sprinkled here and there.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Hello!  Made a quick Birthday tag using some Simon Says Stamp goodies!  I made two mats using the My Favorite Things stitched scallip dies, die cut and embossed a flowe and leaves from SSS Sketch Ranunculous stamp set, embossed with Ranger fine detail gold and colored in with copic markers.  I decided I needed a bit of texture, so I gathered and stitched a folded piece of black crepe paper, added a strip of gold striped washi tape and some Felicity Jane star sequins.  I finished the tag off by adding the sentiment and tiny heart border from SSS 'Sending & Wishing' stamp set, topped the tag with a crushed velvet ribbon!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Scrapbooking Process Video Featuring Felicity Jane

Hello everyone, another video featuring Felicity Jane *(I think this is mainly the February kit).  Also, another snowy day here in Central Oregon, it has been snowing most of the day, just days after our roads because completely clear (still have mounds of snow that  was scraped :).

Back to the video, I used mostly all Felicity Jane papers and cut-a parts with the exception of stickers from a Crate Paper sheet by Maggie Holmes Bloom collection.  I must mention, I didn't realize these stickers were so thin...they were fine when placed flat on my paper, but it they were overlapped on layered paper, you could see the layers of papers underneath.  Had I known, I would have removed the sticker (the deer, in particular, and put foam underneath it, just a little FYI.  I used Distress Inks, Candied Apples & Fired Brick to ink the center of the 2x3 journaling card from the kit, which I stamped with the '1,2 3' stamp from Papertrey Ink Moments Inked   Posted stamp set.  I'm still not a fan of having to fussy cut the 'cut-apart' sheet, wish they were diecut stickers :(. I am really ready for some color changes as well, in this kit....I feel like we've had the same color palette for the last few months......sorry, don't mean to be a downer....I do love the kits, just a few observations on my part.  I HAVE loved every single stamp set!!!!

AT least this time I remembered to do a voice-over....geesh, I can't believe I forgot that last time!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you enjoyed the video!

Scrapbooking Process Video "Homemade Pesto"

Hello there, back after a little hiatus,  taken to get ready for our youngest son's wedding which was at our house in the yard (it turned out beautiful)!

Today I have a video to share, a page made with a photo of my homemade pesto.  I used wonderfully textured Carta Bella patterned paper from 'Mix It Up.'  You will see, I also used some ephemera from a Becky Higgins Project Life set (which I ended up shuffling around quite a bit).  Pardon my jumbling of words at the end when I was trying to say 'you can find me at suzannebwebb.blogspot.com :). I totally got tongue-tied!!

Enjoy!

'So Perfect' Easter Scrapbook Process Video and Layout

Hello!!!  Happy to be back writing on blog, after two weeks without water (our well went dyry:(....we finally have water, a new well and a new pump :)!  It's easier to do everything with water!!!

I have a new scrapbook page layout, an  Easter page, featuring the grands, Evelyn and Caprice.  The pp I used is Amy Tangerine - Plus One, some Becky Higgins project life cards, PTI stamps with some Copic coloring (the jar and tulips).  The little script block at the bottom of the page is a wood mounted stamp (rare for me), but I just had to have it, because I loved the words and fonts! The two little phrase stickers at the top are from a stickers sheet by Simple Stories, 'Sweet Bliss.'  The letter stickers are older Making Memories stickers I've had in my stash for quite some time.  Added a bit of washi tape to finish it off.

Thank so much for stopping by!

Papertrey Ink Farm Scene Shaker Card

Hi everyone!!!  I have a fun, fun shaker card to share with you today.  I used mostly all Papertrey Ink products with some other products sprinkled in here and there.    For the life of me, I can't remember who made the background paper, it is a turquoise woodgrain with a grid on the backside.  The stamps and dies I used for the main card front are Papertrey Ink; Petite Places, Barnyard, the dies used are from the same set, along with Scen It Backgrounds, Mountains and Shaker Shapes.  The sequins I used for the inside are from Hazel & Ruby, and some chunky glass glitter I made from broken Christmas ornaments.  The clear panel is also Papertrey Ink, clear Cardstock (I know you can also use packaging materials and other things, I like the weight of this paper).  I used fun foam to add the dimension for the shaker portion.  The inside of the card is stamped with a sentiment from Barnyard Sentiments (they're all super cute).  Here is a vide I made showing the process (please pardon the background noises, the out of frame shots, etc., I have not made a video in a while, so I'm just getting back in the swing of things).   Hope to have a lot more to share with you real soon :)

Products used:

Papertrey Ink;  Petite Places Barnyard Stamp and Die set

Scene It Backgrounds Mountain View, Shaker Shape Die, rectangle

Ink:  Pallette, Hybrid Snow White, Papertrey Ink, Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate, Versafine, Onyx Black, Sequins;  Hazel & Ruby and handmade glass glitter, Adhesive, Advantus;  Scrappy Glue

PTI Create Along With Us

Hi everyone, just finishing up some card projects, the first is a card I made for PTI's 'Create Along With Us' challenge.  I always love Heather Nichol's earthy style, with a bit of rustic, and this card was no exception:

http://pinefeather.typepad.com/pine_is_here/2016/01/butterfly-inspiration.html

Heather used the soon to be released Butterfly cover plate, and I used the Hapoy Hearts cover plate.  Here is my version:

I added a Dear Lizzie balloon die and sequins.  I wanted to coordinate the inside of the card a bit, so I added some die cut hearts and a 'love you' sentiment.'

Next, a bright little card of encouragement, featuring PTI's 'A Cheerful Heart.'  A little water coloring behind the verse along with some florals.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Loving Our House!

Lately I have been in the nesting mode.  after getting all boxes unloaded, furniture arranged, etc.....for me, it's to decorate and make little displays.

Couldn't get great light for the living room,need to keep working on this,mbecause ut's a wonderfully cozy place.  The floating shelves are one set of two on either side of my prep sink (can I say I love having a small prep sink.....so great when multi-tasking in the kitchen).

I have another MFT card to share;

This card features the 'Green Pastures' stamp and die set, colored in with copic markers, along with the little fence die that I love, it looks like just where we live!  I embossed the sentiment using Zing embossing powder.  Fun card, oh, and I got the idea for the plaid shirt from the MFT Designer idea gallery, colored with copics.

My next project...I got this old window frame at an antique store.  Sanded it, and re-glued the wood panes in.  I left it pretty rough (well, it was in pretty bad shape and would have split the wood to pieces if I had sanded any more :), this is the first coat of paint...I think Inwant to make a photo collage kind of bulletin board...I'm sure it will evolve...

Thanks for stopping by,

Suzie

New My Favorite Things Card

Hi there!  This card was really fun to makeusing My Favorite Things, 'Let's Hang Out,' stamp and die set.  I colored in the sky with Tim Holtz distress ink , and the little girl and tree with copic markers, the grass was cut from a MFT die.  I popped the little girl up with pop dots and embossed the tire swing with white embossing powder.

This is my third card for the contest, I'll be back with two more.

Super hot here today, 95 degrees.  Letting the garden flourish a bit while it's hot and before it freezes, giving me a bit of a rest from freezing and canning....

Suzie

Reaping The Harvest!

In typical Central Oregon fashion, the temperature fluctuations are extreme between night and day ( especially in the Spring and Fall.... I know it's not officially fall, but it feels like it is here in the mornings :). With the temperatures dropping precariously close to freezing, we have to keep on top of the garden harvesting, thus, all the freezing and canning...

Have been trying to make time to get my craft on too.n This is my second card for the My Favorite Things contest:

I used the cute Flurries ( think that's the name of it) stamp and die set, then colored it with Copic markers.  the square double stitched border is also MFT's, the scalloped rectangle is a spellbinders die.  The vellum background is stitched borders from Lawn Fawn.  I embossed the sentiment with some somewhat glittery embossing powder, and added some sequins for a little added touch.

Corn is calling, thanks for stopping by,

Suzie

PTI Two-Toned Stamped Flower Challenge

Hi there! I have been wanting to try Melissa Phillips challenge from over at Papertrey Ink to stamp some two toned flowers. Didn't know if I was going to get it done, due to the fact that I am working on a huge mini album project that I have put off for far too long....then I realized I could make an accent piece using this technique. I made a little banner chipboard tag, added some sewn pleated bookplate, and used Rosie Posie and Stitched Sentiments stamp sets, with some of the dies and pop dotted a flower, along with Pti Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel and Dark Chocolate inks. Here is the resulting tag, along with some little peeks at my gated album.