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Mother-Daughter {Duet}

In December, my daughters and I played for a "Young at Heart" Luncheon at our new church. We had various solos, duets, etc. I loved this photo of my daughter and I playing a duet together. I knew that the Memory Box Evergreen Bough 12x12 paper would be perfect for scrapping this special day. So, I cut the paper down to 8x8 and got started.

Memory Box Papers: Mistletoe Evergreen Bough, holly berry cs, licorice cs, and dill cs
Memory Box Dies: Virtuoso Music, Large Typewriter Number set, Large Typewriter lowercase alpha
Embellishments: Blue Fern Studios Ornate Medallion chipboard painted with Jenni Bowlin fountain pen paint dabber and Tim Holtz picket fence distress Stickles, Melissa Frances Applique scrolls, The Crafter's Workshop Mini Fence Frame with Liquitex light modeling paste and Golden Chromium Oxide Green open acrylic, misc. sheet music, May Arts twine, Prima Corine flowers, misc. white flower, Elle's Studio journaling tag, sewing machine

First I distressed the edges of the paper and used my sewing machine to sew around the edges. I then adhered it to a piece of Memory Box dill paper. Next to continue the green from the bottom right corner of the paper, I added some Liquitex light modeling paste and Golden open acrylic paint on the upper left side of the paper. Once that was dry, I began layering my journaling card, photo, flowers, sheet music, and other embellishments.

I also used several of the new Memory Box dies for the title and added embellishments. I used the Memory Box Large Typewriter Number set for the number '2' (cut out of Memory Box licorice paper), the Memory Box Large Typewriter Lowercase alpha for the title (cut out of Memory Box holly berry paper), and then the Memory Box Virtuoso Music die (cut out of Memory Box dill paper) for more embellishment. These new dies are perfect for scrapbooking!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing a scrapbook page today. I hope to be sharing more. I have been away from it too long but now that the move is over, I am hoping to scrap away. Will be back soon with another post. Blessings,

{Heartfelt} Thanks

Today I wanted to share a card using new Memory Box stamps and dies. The new products I used on this card was first the Memory Box Intricate Heart stamp {F1902}. I stamped it onto a piece of Memory Box distressed key lime cardstock. I liked the look of the stamp on top of the distressed dots. I then used the new Memory Box Large Typewriter LC alpha and the Memory Box Precious Hearts dies. I cut them all out of cork to give it a different look. I love using cork with these dies!

Papers: Memory Box Pixie, Memory Box distressed key lime cs, Memory Box granny smith nc
Stamps: Memory Box Intricate Heart F1902
Stamp Ink: SU old olive, Prima old road
Memory Box Dies: Large Typewriter LC alpha, Precious Hearts
Embellishments: Divine Twine, doily from Hobby Lobby, misc. cork, sewing machine

To put this card together, it was just a matter of stamping, die cutting, and layering. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this card inspires you in some way! Blessings,

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Colorful Florals

It has been raining here since Sunday night, and we haven't seen the sun. Unusual for here (I think since I haven't lived through a winter here yet). LOL! Anyway, to bring a little sunshine "in," I decided to share this colorful card with you today. This card uses 8 1/2 x 11 Memory Box paper along with two of the newest Poppystamps dies.

Memory Box Papers: licorice dot, licorice gingham, distressed key lime, violet dot, mango dot, and licorice cs
Dies: Poppystamps Cecilia Flower, Poppystamps Cecilia Flower Outline
Embellishments: Tim Holtz mini paper clip, Creative Café buttons, Prima printed twill, May Arts black twine, misc. ticket, sewing machine

The Memory Box paper I used to cut out the flowers are: distressed key lime, violet dot, and mango dot. To outline the flowers, I used the Memory Box licorice dot paper. The flower dies are the Poppystamps Cecilia Flower and Poppystamps Cecilia Flower Outline dies. Aren't they wonderful?

Once I die cut all of the flowers and adhered the outline to each flower, I just layered them on my card, and added some buttons, twine, and ribbon to finish. Thanks for joining me today!

My Card from Tuesday's Tip

Today I wanted to share the card I created using the die cut from Tuesday's Tip. If you missed that post and the tip, be sure to check it out here. This card uses three of the new Memory Box releases: the Felicity Frame die {98519}, the Fresh Foliage die {98502}, and the new Filled with Love stamp {B1906}. 

Papers: Memory Box cranberry nc and cs, Paper Trey Ink white cs, misc. dictionary paper
Stamp: Memory Box Filled with Love B1906
Stamp Ink: SU chocolate chip
Dies: Memory Box Felicity Frame 98519, Memory Box Fresh Foliage 98502
Embellishments: SU Fancy Fan embossing folder, misc. burlap, Hug Snug hand-dyed seam binding using Glimmer Mist suede and latte and Heidi Swapp bronzer

To see complete details on this card, be sure to jump over to this post on the Memory Box DT blog. You will want to leave a comment over there too because you might win some of the new 2013 dies from this release! Yeah! Thanks for stopping by!

Leftovers

Leftovers! Yes! But not what you are thinking. :) I know many of us have been eating leftovers from Thanksgiving but I thought it would be fun to play with leftovers found in my very messy studio! I still haven't finished unpacking. I kind of got tired of it and have left it for about 6 weeks. I guess we really don't need what's still in the boxes. LOL! Anyway, my studio is a complete disaster, and as I began to clean a bit today, I realized there were many scraps and leftovers that I could either toss or use on a creation. So, I decided to challenge myself and use them on a creation. Here is a list of the seven leftovers I used:

*pieces of leaves from this Memory Box layout

*new leaves cut out of a scrap piece of cork on my table

*a piece of "under paper" from my art journaling. This paper keeps my table from getting messy as I paint but it also creates fun paper.

*a scrap piece of burlap on my desk

*an extra Memory Box thistle notecard from my last class

*a leftover piece of brown paper bag from this Memory Box card

*a leftover piece of Hug Snug that was partially colored in a different color. I colored over it with a deep purple. Couldn't even see the old color underneath!

And here is what these "leftovers" turned into:

Papers: Memory Box boysenberry cs, Memory Box thistle notecard
Dies: Poppystamps Lorelai Leaf die
Stamps: Memory Box Peace Love and Joy G1874, Memory Box Twelve Days G1899
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink gathered twigs
Embellishments: hand-dyed Hug Snug seam binding, Adirondack Color Wash wild plum, misc. paper bag, cork from Hobby Lobby, burlap from Save-on-Crafts, sewing machine

The Memory Box stamps I used were the Memory Box Peace Love and Joy {G1874} and Memory Box Twelve Days {G1899} stamps. And here is a little something else I made out of leftovers this week:

Yum! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving, and why not challenge yourself to a "leftover" challenge! I would love to see what you create!

Need Dividers?

I have always loved the Memory Box Blank Ticket stamp {G1780}. Well, the other day I re-organized all of my embossing folder swatches and inks. I didn't just want all of the swatches stacked in a box so I created dividers. So, grab the Blank Ticket stamp, the Memory Box Pixie 6x6 paper pack, and let's get started on making a few dividers.

Note: The Memory Box Index Card stamp {G1781} would work great for this too!

1. Using the brown paper from the Pixie paper pack, cut a 5 1/4" x 3" piece. Back with other cardstock if you want your divider to be a bit heavier.

Note: Other paper options include the Memory Box 8 1/2 x 11 paper in Vanilla Bean or Mocha.

2. Using white ink, stamp the Blank Ticket stamp onto the paper. I stamped mine towards the top and right side of the divider. I didn't want it centered because I added tabs.

3. Trim around the top corners of the stamped image.

4. Add washi tape to the left side of the divider for tabs.

5. Sew around the edges to finish.

You could use this style of divider for many things. Look around and see what might need organizing and have fun! Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Polar Bear

I am so excited to share that I will now be teaching at Stamper's Alley in Mooresville, NC. My first class will feature holiday cards using lots of Memory Box goodies. Class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9:30 a.m. Here is one of the cards we will create:

Memory Box Papers: Yuletide, Thistle nc, Beary Good, Vanilla Bean distressed dots
Stamps: Memory Box Holiday Ticket C1783
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink walnut stain, Archival Ink coffee
Embellishments: Memory Box Eyelet Stocking (98416) die and Classic Scallop (98118) die, May Arts twine, misc. burlap, paint chip, Copic multi-liner sepia 0.3

This card uses many different items to create fun textures. On this card I used: cork, burlap, a paint chip, faux stitching, and twine. I hope you will join us if you are in the area! I would love to meet you. Be sure to visit the Memory Box Classes blog to see how to register. Once on the blog, scroll down to "North Carolina" to find the registration information. If you are in another state, be sure to look to see what classes are coming to your area! Thanks for stopping by!

Triple-Layered Pumpkin

Ever since I received the Memory Box Great Pumpkin stamp {G1882} in the mail, I have been wanting to piece this pumpkin. So, today I thought I would show you a card layering this pumpkin in 3 layers with 3 different papers.

Papers: Memory Box mango gingham, mango distressed, and mango moroccan; misc. kraft nc
Stamp Ink: Archival Ink coffee, ColorBox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan
Stamp: Memory Box Great Pumpkin G1882
Embellishments: Memory Box Tiny Tendril die 98419, May Arts twine, burlap from Save on Crafts, Sizzix Damask #5 embossing folder, misc. ticket, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, sewing machine

I stamped the Great Pumpkin stamp 3x onto Memory Box mango distressed, mango gingham, and mango moroccan papers. I hand cut the pieces since I pieced the pumpkin together. Memory Box does make a great matching die for this stamp called the Great Pumpkin die {98423} but because I pieced it, it was quicker and easier to handcut it. I also embossed the pumpkin before piecing. I added several embellishments along the bottom including the Memory Box Tiny Tendril die {98419} to finish this card.

I chose not to use a sentiment so that I could mail this card anytime in the Fall for any occassion. Have a great rest of your Monday, and thanks for stopping by!

A {Tin} Tutorial!

Today is my day to share some of the new Memory Box Holiday 2012 goodies on the DT blog! I have a tutorial sharing how I make a gift list tin! Here is a little sneak:

(Note: click photo to enlarge)

So, head on over to the DT blog and be sure to leave a comment over there so that you are entered for a chance to win one of the new dies. Remember, to see the entire new release, click here! Blessings,

Memory Box 2012 Holiday Collection!

Okay, it's that time of year--time to start sharing what goodies Memory Box is releasing for the 2012 Holiday Season! So today, I thought I would share a quick card using 4 of the new Memory Box dies that will be released with the Holiday Collection:

Here is the card I created:

Papers: Memory Box distressed mango, dill, mocha, moroccan sqush, and distressed vanilla bean; misc. craft notecard and paper
Stamp Ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan
Memory Box Die Cuts: Penne Frame 98387, Typewriter Upper Alphabet 98367, Typewriter Lower Alphabet 98366, Fresh Leaves 98406
Other supplies: May Arts twine, American Crafts buttons, Cuttlebug forest branches embossing folder

To create:

1. Die cut 5 leaves using various Memory Box papers with the new Memory Box Fresh Leaves {98406} die. I used Memory Box papers--distressed mango, dill, mocha, and moroccan squash.

2. Sew through the center of each leaf along the embossed line using brown thread. Trim threads and set leaves aside.

3. Die cut the new Memory Box Penne Frame {98387} using Memory Box distressed vanilla bean paper. Set aside.

4. Die cut the word "Fall" using the new Memory Box Typewriter Upper Alphabet {98367} and the Typewriter Lower Alphabet {98366} dies with Memory Box distressed mango paper.

5. Ink the edges of all die cuts (except the lowercase alpha letters) using Colorbox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan ink.

6. Adhere the letters to the die cut frame set aside in Step 3. I used my Xyron X to put adhesive on the letters.

7. Trim a sheet of miscellaneous kraft paper to 4" x 5 1/4" and emboss with an embossing folder. I used the Cuttlebug forest branches folder. Sew around the edges using brown thread. Trim strings.

8. Adhere the embossed piece to your 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" kraft card.

9. Arrange leaves set aside in Step 2, and adhere to your card.

10. To finish, adhere your "fall" frame, and add buttons and twine. 

You can view the 2012 Holiday Collection by checking here in a few days, and next week the DT will have another blog blitz sharing lots of holiday creations using all of the new goodies! You won't want to miss out! See ya again soon! Thanks for stopping by!