Cards & Tags Thursday - PM edition

Hello! Welcome to an evening edition of Cards & Tags Thursday! Today I have a few mini cards to share with you, check them out....

I know what you are thinking.... Christmas cards? Not really though, they are just winter themed cards! I must confess that I was taught a Christmas layout/card class recently and we made these cards in the class. It is never too early to build up your stash. These little cards are also a great way to use up some of the scraps from other projects. It's all about maximizing your supplies. 

Take a closer look...

I used the negative from a punched out snowflake to create this little beauty. I popped it off a light turquoise cardstock. Love how this turned out, also a great way to put those negatives to use!

I took this photo at an angle so that you could see that the button is not threaded. I try to keep it simple when teaching classes and if you just tie the bow over  the button you almost cannot tell that it is not threaded. I told my class it was an "optical illision."

I may have a bit of an obsession with kraft cardstock, I like the rustic, natural look and feel it give my projects. I cannot get enough! 

I used Echo Park's This & That Christmas line for all of my mini cards.

Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

I'm in Love!

February is swiftly coming to a close and we've been playing all month with trends and products we love in the forum.  Here are a couple of great projects created by some MemoryWorks consultants:

First up is an easel card by Tessa Oxford--



She used chevron washi tape to create her background.  Very creative.

Next, a card by Erica Thompson--



She used neon ink to create the arrow background paper.  Wow.

And finally a card by TeamWorks member, Megan Peacock--



She used washi tape and the chevron border as her trends.

Three great cards from MemoryWorks consultants.  I am so inspired by their work, I know you will be too.

                                                              

  
                                                                     Jenn

Guest Designer Tuesday - Kemi Forestieri

Today is our final post by Guest Designer Kemi Forestieri. Take a peek at what she has to say and share....

 

Well here it is the end of February already and my last post as the guest designer. I hope that you have enjoyed what I have shared with you and it brought you inspiration. Today I am sharing 2 layout I did for my simple stories snap binder (love it, so quick and easy), a layout I call The story and a simple make and take using a drink coaster with picture instructions. Thank you for all of your comments and praise. and happy scrapping!

A couple of layouts....

Mini Drink Coaster album..

These little coaster albums are really cute, easy to make and also would be a great make and take at any party or crop! 

Thank You Kemi for guesting, we have all enjoyed your creativity! 

MemoryWorks Express Kit Monday's

Here it is the end of February already.  Wow that was fast!  Don't you just love all the awesome inspiration that the Design Team has given with this month's Express Kit "Fanciful"!

Here is some more amazing projects and this time we bring you cards using this kit... 

"Hello Friend" - by Kelly Holbrook 

"Life is Good" - by Kelly Holbrook 

"Hello" - by Kelly Holbrook 

"The Best" - by Kelly Holbrook

"Love You" Card - by Janey Pumphrey 

"Many Thanks" Card - by Janey Pumphrey

 "My Favorite Times" Tag - by Lacey Igo

"Thanks" mini card - by Lacey Igo

"Hello" Card - by Lacey Igo

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I hope you have been inspired by all these great projects and of course the MemoryWorks Express Kit! Stay tuned as we approach March with some a new kit for you to enjoy.

Order your kit today from your local consultant here.

Have a great week and keep on scrappin'!

Creative Friday - Katie Skiff

TGIF - It's been a long week for me here, so I am happy to share some fun inspiration with you all on this great FRIDAY!!

I got my February MemoryWorks Express kit and the colors just blew me away!!  So bright and fun!!  I am a card maker more than anything, so I was drawn to some of the elements to make a few cards. 

 

I cut out one of these journal cards from the sheet and thought it would be a fun sentiment.  I created some arrows and stitched them down the side, and finished the card with the cute ribbon.  I am a huge polka dot fan!!   

 

The kraft tags from Pebbles called out to me too, so I used them to add a fun sentiment to the cards.  I tied this one to the card with the flowers in the kit. 

 

Everyone always needs a Thank You card, so I created a simple background for this cute card. 

 

I had some freshly printed photos and I thought the colors from my Grandpa's jacket and his cake matched the My Minds Eye papers in this months kit.  The Best ribbon is perfect way to sum up how great it is to be able to celebrate your grandfathers 90th birthday. 

 

I trimmed off another journaling card for this layout as well.  A very fun finish to this layout. 

I'm eyeing more and more fun stuff on the website this week.  This Unforgettable line from My Minds Eye is probably going to be one I stock up on!! 

Thanks for the visit - I've enjoyed sharing with you these last two weeks. 

Challenge Wednesday - I'm in Love

This month we have been challenged  to focus on a trend, technique or product we love  in a layout or card or project.

Here are a few of the Teamworks Team members examples:

Here is Gia's Beautiful submission - She chose Ombre as the trend to showcase

 And Cathie's colorful  Chevron Card with Machine Stitching  

On my layout I used this beautiful blue as a trending color, which I love!
I also used washi tape and a few small wood veneer snowflakes

There is still time to post your submissions for this month's Challenge!

Amanda

Guest Designer Tuesday - Kemi Forestieri

Hi! Welcome back to another installment of Guest Designer Tuesday! Kemi has a few projects to share with you that she created with the Memory Works Express Kit for February. 

This week I wanted to share with you what I created with the Memory Works February Express Kit. I had so much fun working with this kit. I love the colors and how it all coordinates. I have to admit this was my first time working with Washi tape and I have to say I love it! I hope you enjoy these and they bring you inspiration......

Mosaic Moments

Have A Hoot Of A Day Card

Love You Card

Thanks for stopping by.....

MemoryWorks Express Kit Monday's

Hi, Janey here to share with you some more beautiful projects by the Design Team with this month's MemoryExpress Design Kit "Fanciful".

Celebration Calendar/Altered Clipboard - by Kelly Holbrook

"She's a Crafty Girl" Layout - by Kelly Holbrook

"Balloon Mania" Layout - by Kelly Holbrook

Altered Shopping List Clipboard - by Janey Pumphrey

"Right of Passage" Layout - by Janey Pumphrey

 "Homecoming 2012" Layout - by Lacey Igo

 Left side - Transparency, Right Side Post It notes glued to the board.

"Calendar" Chipboard - by Lacey Igo

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I hope you have been inspired with all these great projects and don't forget to stop by next Monday when we share with you beautiful cards created with this kit.

Have you ordered your MemoryWorks Express Kit?

Don't miss out ... you can order it here.

Keep on Scrappin'