Favorite things: We R Memory Keepers Envelope. Punch board

My new toy is the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch board. For those of you who have followed my handmade envelopes this tool will allow me to create more envelopes with less headaches. I will share my first envelope on Wednesday ....thanks for stopping by my blog!

Mini Album: Jaelynn Lasai, part 3

 The adventure continues with the next 2 pocket pages. The pink damask paper is flocked. The colorful glittery stickers are from Target's 99 cent section. 

I used some paper tape to create a pull tape for the music note patterned paper. The fun embellishment was from my stash.

The sticker quote from Helen Keller was appropriate "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows"

The pullout pages on that page are from Little Yellow Bicycle's family journal ticket pad.

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Mini Album: Baby Girl Jaelynn Lasai

This is the completed cover of  my most recent baby album. I like to find out the future baby's name so I can incorporate it in the album. I made sure to double check the spelling of such a unique and beautiful name.

The satin ribbon was from my stash and I used as much of my paper stash as I could. I even re-purposed some paper from a pet themed paper pad. Just goes to show paper pads of any theme can be reused for any project.

The white felt flower is a clip I found at Michael's dollar bin (3 clips for $1). The tulle flowers are from Recollections, The metal heart, swivel clasp and pearls are by Tim Holtz.

Cards: You light up my life

While at my cousin Sabrina's place I created this card. I used a Stampin Up long notes card in Wild Wasabi, SU designer series paper - Jersey Shore, SU purely pomegranate double stitched ribbon, Creative Memories sticker letters, We R Memory Keepers white snap (embellished with a rhinestone), Creative Cafe rubon alphabet, and American Crafts thickers.

Mini Book: Nurture Your Soul

My brother just started a new job and I thought since he was going through a little slump I would make him a mini book that would inspire him and act as a good luck charm. On this SU On Board Bitty Book I used Sandylion Patterned Paper (PIRATES TREASURE MAP), Frances Meyer PP (WILDWOOD BOUQUET), Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint (MAGENTA Quinacridone), We R Memory Keepers PP (BOHO CHIC WHIMSY WILD), Sticko Label Lingo stickers (ZEN LABEL), Sticko Style Getaways (Travel Abroad), 7 Gypsies gaffer tape (BROWN double-stitched), Stampin Up rubons, and Fresh Cuts Accents (VINTAGE TRAVEL).

Cards: Partridge Puzzle

When I saw these Mrs Grossman's sheer color transparent bird stickers I was reminded of the opening credits for THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY. I knew I had to use them in a card inspired by that show. The cardstock is from Stampin Up (KRAFT)... The patterned paper is from We R Memory Keepers and it's double sided (BOHO CHIC WHIMSY WILD).... The puzzle pieces are from Scrapworks (CITRUS, BOTANIC, SEASIDE)... and the rubon is from Stampin' Up. In order to pop out the white rubon a little more I used Tim Holtz's color spreading tool with his distress ink (TEA DYE).

Scrapbook: Baby Album Cover

Once I saw this pink fabric Scrapworks ANTHOLOGIE album I knew I wanted to use it for the baby scrapbook I wanted to make for my friend Kiki. Of course I had to personalize the cover in my own way though. I used the We R Memory Keepers foil/glitter/flock rubons, Stampin' Up chipboard letter, and Prima Silk Fancies. I am so proud of this book both inside and out. I will post the inside pages on this blog soon.

Sabrina's gift

I love to give unexpected gifts, so when I found out when my cousin Sabrina's was I created this canvas photo frame for her. Her birth was a mother's day gift to her own mother. This frame took the ink so perfectly I fell in love with it. It made me feel so happy to be giving this to her. She deserves this small gift and so much more.

Happy Birthday, Sabrina!

Mother's Day

Despite a hectic work schedule I had a great time creating this special card for MY mom! -- I used the new Stampin'Up scallop punch, We R Memory Keepers Foil/Glitter/Flock rubons, and Prima Say it in Crystals swirls.

Marquetry masterpiece

On January 19th I posted a little taste of this project. I am always on the lookout for new material to work with and last month while shopping at an educational supply store I found these gems. They are double-sided marquetry (wood veneer) pieces which you can arrange in whatever way you want. I created this for my cousin Jenna Palomino and her family. Each corner was separated to make individual mini albums with each family member's initial. The mini album is held closed with a Stampin Up circle clip and attached to the canvas with a Making Memories decorative brad that makes it swivel open. The center I embellished with one of the new We R Memory Keepers grommlets (used the new CROP-A-DILE BIG BITE), Doodlebug rhinestone, and MAMBI rhinestone word (FAMILY). This specific project i mounted on a canvas and then wrapped the edges with 7Gypsies gaffer tape. I found using gaffer tape makes an unfinished canvas look framed.