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January Class {Card 1}

First, I hope you had an amazing Christmas! And now as January approaches, it's time to start preparing for my class at Stamp Salado on January 28th. I will be doing Valentine cards with several techniques thrown in. I will be sharing each of the cards here over the next few days, and I hope if you are in the area that you will call the store and sign up for a few hours of card making fun! Here are the class details:

Stamp Salado
642 N Main St.
Salado, TX
254-947-8848
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

And here is one of the cards we will be making:

Papers: Memory Box licorice nc, currant and bubblegum distress dots; Gina K cs
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink black soot
Stains: Tim Holtz Distress Stains spun sugar, fired brick, peeled paint
Stamps: Memory Box Chrysanthemum Frame G1818, Memory Box Sweet Cupcake B1374 Embellishments: Paper Trey Ink button and twine, Hug Snug hand-dyed seam binding, Memory Box classic scallop die

Want to know how to make the fun background using the new Memory Box Chrysanthemum Frame G1818} stamp? Come join me, and I will show you! And stay tuned for more peeks at the cards in my upcoming class! Thanks for stopping by!

An "Enchanted" Layout

Papers:  Memory Box Enchanted, Memory Box robin's egg cs
Stamp Ink:  Colorbox Fluid Chalk dark brown, SU creamy caramel
Stamp:  Memory Box Budding Branch D1360
Embellishments:  Memory Box frost blue pearls, sewing machine, 7Gypsies journaling card, Rose Moka letter stickers, Paper Trey Ink rustic twine, misc. twine, American Crafts buttons

Today I thought I would share my 6x6 layout that I did using Memory Box Enchanted 12x12 papers (Evening, Flowerbud, and Garden) along with lots of other Memory Box goodies.  I also used a sketch from Magistical Memories for fun!

This particular layout is for my scripture album.  I loved how the Memory Box Budding Branch stamp {D1360} looked like vines. It went perfect with my chosen scripture. However, when I used the Budding Branch stamp, some of the ink did not get onto the cardstock because of the "bump" between the two layers of paper.  It is always easy to solve that problem--add a Memory Box jewel or pearl to cover up the incomplete image.  In this case, I used the Memory Box frost blue pearls. You can see what I did in the close-up photo above.  Works great!

Well, I hope you enjoyed today's little layout and tip for using Memory Box jewels and pearls!  Enjoy, and see you again soon! 
 

Finally A Layout!

I create 6x6 layouts at least twice a month; however, they don't contain any pictures. :)  Yes, they are layouts with journaling only.  Well, my scrapbook friends on another site have a sketch challenge going on, and I decided to participate!  Oh my, it felt so good to create a layout with photos!  I really need to make myself do more "photo-containing" layouts.  Here is what I created using the new and yummy Memory Box 12x12 Jubilee and Enchanted papers:

  

Papers:  Memory Box dill cardstock, Memory Box Enchanted, Memory Box Jubilee, Bazzill cardstock
Stamp Ink:  SU creamy caramel, SU old olive, VersaMark, Ranger clear EP
Stamp:  Memory Box Butterfly Collage E1060
Embellishments: Martha Stewart layered arches border punch, Martha Stewart chrysanthemum punch, Memory Box pistachio green jewel stickers, Hero Arts flowers, Basic Grey Kioshi chip stickers, Paper Trey Ink buttons, misc. string, sewing machine

My layout is a 9x9 instead of a 12x12 so I just cut the papers down as needed. I also used one of my favorite Memory Box stamps--Butterfly Collage {E1060}.  I stamped and embossed the butterflies then cut them out to add to my layout. I also used the same stamp on the punched flower.  Can you see it ever so slightly (it's the writing on the flower)?

I hope you will try a layout if you haven't done one in a while.  It really feels good!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a blessed day!
  

Another Butterfly Trio Card

The other day when I created my first Butterfly Trio card, I stamped extra butterflies and had them ready to use for this card.

Papers:  Memory Box Enchanted, Memory Box vanilla bean cs, PTI kraft cs
Stamps:  Memory Box Dotty Butterfly C1355, Memory Box Let's Catch Up B883
Stamp Ink:  Adirondack espresso; Colorbox Fluid Chalk pink pastel
Embellishments:  Memory Box baby pink pearl stickers, misc. ribbon, sewing machine, Flower Soft nut brown

I decided I had better use them up before I forget about them or lose them. :)  You will notice this card has the butterflies stamped in the same color ink whereas the other Butterfly Trio card had them stamped in different colored inks.  I also created a completely different design for this card.  Here are the instructions for this card: 

1.  Cut three 2"x2" squares using Memory Box Enchanted paper.
2.  Using your sewing machine, stitch around each square using brown thread.
3.  Cut a 6 1/4" x 2 1/4" piece of Memory Box vanilla bean cardstock.
4.  Attach the 2x2 squares to the brown piece you cut in Step 3.
5.  Tie a piece of ribbon around the piece between the first and second squares. Set piece aside.
6.  Cut a 8 1/2" x 7" piece of kraft cardstock.  Score and fold in half to create your card.  Your card should measure 4 1/4" x 7".
7.  Cut a 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" piece of Memory Box Enchanted paper.  Stitch top and bottom edges.
8.  Attach that piece to your card 1" up from the bottom of the card.
9.  Sew around the entire edge of your card.
10.  Stamp your sentiment in the lower right hand corner using the Memory Box Let's Catch Up stamp {B883}.
11. Attach piece set aside in Step 5.
12. Stamp three butterflies using Memory Box Dotty Butterfly stamp {C1355}.
13.  Add Flower Soft for the body of each butterfly and let dry.
14.  Once dry, cut out each butterfly and attach to your card with Pop Dots as shown.
15.  To finish, attach Memory Box pearls to the upper right hand corner.
16.  Enjoy!

Note: If you do not want to sew on your papers, try inking or sponging the edges for added definition.

I hope you enjoy today's creation.  I would love to see what you do with the Memory Box Enchanted papers and Dotty Butterfly!  Have a great rest of your weekend!
   

Create a Butterfly Background

Papers:  Memory Box eggshell notecard, Memory Box Enchanted, Paper Trey Ink cardstock
Stamp Ink:  SU creamy caramel and garden green
Stamp:  Memory Box Butterfly Twig D1351, Memory Box Leaf Print Butterfly D1349
Embellishments: Martha Stewart pop-up butterflies border punch, Paper Trey Ink button, misc. string, sewing machine, misc. ribbon

I used the new Memory Box Butterfly Twig stamp {D1351} to create the background on the kraft cardstock.  I also used the new Memory Box Enchanted 6x6 papers.  If you haven't gotten your hands on this paper yet, you don't want to miss out.  It is another gorgeous paper pack!  Here is how I created today's card:

1.  Stamp the Butterfly Twig stamp {D1351} onto a 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 piece kraft cardstock several times to fill your background.
2.  Cut a 3 x 4 1/2 piece of Memory Box Enchanted paper to mat behind the cardstock.
3.  Sew along the right side, and add a bow onto the left side.
4.  Use another piece of Enchanted paper to punch a border to add to your stamped piece.
5.  Adhere the entire piece to your Memory Box eggshell notecard.
6.  Use the Memory Box Leaf Print Butterfly stamp {D1349} to stamp a butterfly in green ink.
7.  Cut out and adhere to your card with pop dots to finish.

I hope you have enjoyed today's card. My sewing machine broke on this card so I pray I can get it fixed fast. Now that it's out and I can use it all of the time, I certainly didn't want it to break down.  LOL! :)  Have a blessed Tuesday, and enjoy!