Documentary Cream Kit #2 Cute

Documentary Cream Kit #2

Cutie

This page combines one of the things I love the most (wood grain papers) and something I like the least in this kit (the floral paper in the corners).  I hated to just throw away that floral paper even though it was tempting.  This was one of the last pages that I created from this kit using up some of my scraps that I used in the frames.  And I haven't touched any of the frames that I put in from my stash.  I was able to use 5 of them on one page.  One of the frames is cork, which compelled me to add cork elements in two other areas, the little heart in the upper right and the doily on the upper left.  I did the same for the wooden frame, adding the camera and those tiny hearts.

This photo is over 20 years old.  I always thought I would have a cutesy/sarcastic title for this pic, but decided to say it like it is.  I didn't have a sketch for this.  I like the way it turned out.    I really like depleting my stash!

Documentary Cream Kit - #1 Hello Comet

Documentary Cream Kit #1
Hello Comet

This my first page using my Stash Kit.  It's a pic of the new fish my daughter got while at college.  She went to great lengths last year trying to get a cat but that wasn't meant to be.  She is so happy with her new Beta, Comet.  I used cream cs and that beautiful hexagon print paper.  I will say right now that I am not very good of keeping up with all the product manufactures are.  I will work on that.  The circles were cut out from one of the papers in the collection.  I had some really old stuff like the gold glitter enamel dots, & flair.  The Hello actually said Hello Friend that I cut off.  The black 3x4 card is from Paper Issues.  I really like the sketch, especially the stitching.

This website is full of wonderful sketches.  I so appreciate it!

Making a Kit Documentary Cream

Making a Kit

I've been scrap booking for 20+ years and am learning new things all the time.  What I'm impressed with is those that make these wonderful kits from their stash.  I've tried to replicate what I've seen but can't seem to get a handle on it.  Then I discovered a wonderful Mini-Course by Victoria Marie:  Make the Kit - A Mini Course.  She broke it down into a language that I understood and could replicate again and again.  She recommended making several kits at one time so if you get tired of one, just go onto another.  And since you are going through your stash anyway, it makes so much sense.  My first time around, I made three kits.  I hope to present them here and see my success in depleting my stash.

The First Kit:  Documentary Cream

I recently purchased the Documentary Paper Pack at Michael's.  I had some of the ephemera packs and I loved the colors of the collection.  This collection had some cream based papers and some white.  I separated them and chose to use the cream based first.

I pulled from my stash as many embellishments that I could find that matched the colors in the papers.  The items I didn't use in this kit, I put it with the white based kit.  I was able to complete 9 layouts with only scraps left.  Because I had everything pulled together into my Iris container, I didn't have to spend precious time looking for items to use.

I am a huge fan of sketches.  I printed out the one that I was drawn to.  Then I looked in my photos (I have several boxes-I'm sure like many of you) to find ones that would work well with the colors of the papers in this kit.  I folded the bottom of the printed sketch, staples the sides to make a little pocket for me to put my photos in.  I threw in about 15 sketch/photos in the Iris not knowing how many I would complete in each kit.  It's OK to have more than you need.

Coming up next, see what I was able to create and deplete my stash.

Oh Happy Day

I will be honest, I am a bit sarcastic. I never intend to be mean, just my twisted humor. The Bird Crazy stamp set by Tim Holtz has a bit of sarcasm too in my opinion.  I was able to combine my sarcasm with my love for watercolor and came up with this beauty.

I am entering this card to Addicted to CAS #63 Birds.

 

 

One Card Three Challenges Plus One

I normally don't create a card to fit more than one challenge.  As I was looking in blogland,four challenges came up that it just seemed natural to make one card for all  four.  When I made the video, I only saw three, but soon found the fourth one.

The sketch is from Sketch Saturday #351.  I like the simple lines of it.  For the colors, I absolutely fell in love with Color Throwdown ctd332.  The color choices certainly got me out of my comfort zone.  I would never have put the red and light blue together.  It turned out fantastic!  For the splash of fun, I went with Just Us Girls #283 word week.  This week's word is Masculine.  As a extra bonus for me, Seize the Birthday Topping is Masculine.

Here is the video on how I created this watercolor Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card.

Spring Colors for You

Spring Colors for You

It's early March and warm in S. CA.  The kids are swimming in the (non-heated) pool. I personally think they are crazy.  Kids will be kids, right?  

 I am looking forward to using these lovely, cheery, bright colors.  I must admit, I did try to make a video making this card.  Let me just say, don't ask.  I will try again tomorrow (or tonight, who knows!). 

The circle scribble and sentiment are from Papertrey Ink.  The stitched circle is from Lil Inker (absolutely love these!).  The pink with white dots is paper that I purchased at Michael's.  It's thin paperweight and crinkles easy.  I say that because I don't always have success putting on adhesive to thin strips of paper.  I actually cut this  2 inches wide and laid the orange and pink cs on top.  Can't tell, huh?  I'm tricky that way!  I would love to say that I know the name of the sequins I get from Pretty Pink Posh, but I don't.  I do know that I got these from Paulina.  She has an awesome selection and outstanding customer service. I felt the card needed just a little more black to balance it out, thus the line next to the pink and white dot paper.

I am entering this in Retro Sketches #156 Challenge

Be Happy Watercolor

Be Happy Watercolor

Received a wonderful package this week from Germany from Christine Drogt of Create a Smile stamps.  I wasn't sure how long it would take to get my goodies from her, but now I know...3 weeks.  And so worth the wait.  I am loving the Botanical Love stamp set, perfect for watercoloring.

I am entering this card to one challenge:  CAS(E) this Sketch #113