Day 13: 30 Days, 30 Cards

Wow… I can't believe we are already on Day 13!  What amazing cards we have from the MemoryWorks Design Team right?  I hope everyone is enjoying the inspiration and are also taking on the challenge of making all the cards.

Today, I thought I would share with you a sketch I found on Cardabilities!  Here is the sketch…

Using the Simple Stories Handmade Holiday's 12x12 paper pad, I was able to come up with my take on the sketch.

First, I started with cutting white card stock 4 1/4 x 11 1/2.  I then folded the card stock in half to make the card.  Next, I spritzed a chevron mask with Glimmer Mist for the background.  I used my die-cut machine to cut edges and borders from the papers and the holly for the front.  I then inked the edges of everything and went to town layering all the papers.  I also made a pocket so you could add an invite as I did or perhaps you would want to add a gift card!  As you can see, I've added baker's twine and ribbon to the tag as well.

To finish off the card, I added pop dots to the holly to lift it off the page.  I also used a white pen to give the berries a little dimension.  

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I hope you have enjoyed my little bit of fun and come back tomorrow as our Talented Team Member Sheri shows us some more inspiration!

Keep on Scrappin'

Creative Friday

Hi Everyone... Janey again.  Can you believe that it is the end of May!  We are heading out camping this weekend and pray the weather gets a tad bit warmer as we celebrate Memorial Day... A Day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces.  I'd like to thank all those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for us!  As we are headed out to celebrate, I can't help but think of all those affected by all the tornadoes and weather in Oklahoma this passed week.  It is just heart wrenching and pray for a quick recovery.

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 Last week I shared with you my Creative Space.  This week I thought I'd share a few current projects. 

Here is a current birthday card for a young man.  I love to emboss and paper piece items.  It was well received. 

My daughter recently graduated from college, so why not incorporate some scrapbooking into her day. I took all her photos that she had shared with me during her college years and I created a memory board that included her name, major and college.  She loved it and everyone at her graduation party had fun finding themselves on the board. 

I created this "Little Moments" card for one of the gals in my office.  She always looks forward to getting a card from me each year.  I love to ink all the edges of my projects.  I also punched a view scalloped circles to add to the die-cut.  Of course what's a card without a little bling and ribbon... Almost always on my projects. 

This project was inspired by my mother.  She is a beautiful seamstress and I wanted to create a little special item for her.  I took two wooden pieces and inked them, added paper and sandwiched an empty toilet paper roll in the middle.  I covered the toilet paper roll with paper and other embellishments as well as ribbon and pearls.  I inked everything I possibly could and spritzed everything with Glimmer Mist. 

Here is a view from one of the sides 

A view of the top of the bobbin. 

A butterfly on a tree... 

Inked flowers, pearls and Glimmer Mist... 

Cute birdie ... 

"Sew Special" banner 

"Little Moments" label, inked flower, twine, buttons and more pearls. 

Another view showing the "tape measure ribbon" from one of my MWExpress Kits.  A perfect addition to a bobbin don't you think?

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Well as you can see, I love all the little details on a project.  I think that it adds so much to a card, altered item or layout.  Each month I look forward to receiving my MemoryWorks Express Kit to see what new products are available.  I have a true passion for crafting and hope that I have inspired you to make something creative today! 

Keep on Scrappin'

Creative Friday - A Little Glimpse Into My Creative Space!

Hi everyone!  Janey here... What's a Creative Friday without showing you where I create?  First I've been asked to introduce myself to you.  As some of you already know I began my journey with MemoryWorks in 2006 as a consultant and am excited to be on my 5th year as a TeamWorks Member. I am a mother to four beautiful grown daughters, and grandmother to the now “eight is great” wonders of my world! I have an eclectic style for scrapbooking with family, my pups Caesar and Dexter and my surroundings as the sources of inspiration. I've been married for over 33 epic years to my “Hunka, Hunka”.  I live in a small town near Lake Tahoe. I have a passion for scrapbooking that originated when I was a young girl. I have always been sentimental and a hoarder of craft supplies!  My hobbies outside of scrapbooking include photography, biking, cooking, sewing, and painting! I love everything about MemoryWorks… the wonderful products, awesome customer service and a very supportive online community. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to explore my creativity here and to be a part of such an amazing company. I am thrilled to be making new friends who share my passion for documenting their lives through scrapbooking, paper crafts and altered art.  

I feel extremely blessed to have a husband that feels that I needed my own space to create.  My space has evolved since we moved in four years ago.  Of course like every crafter out there, I acquired a lot of product over that time and recently had to add some Ikea shelving and drawers and that cute cart to hold miscellaneous products that I'm currently using.  The project table is from Pottery Barn a few years ago and has lots of storage.  I've tried to come up with some creative, unique and practical ways to store or display my "goods".  I have an old bubble gum dispenser for antique buttons, a tool chest for stamps (and of course tools), and a fruit stand for my baker's twine and ink.  I have lots and lots of paper so I have it organized in different sections of my space.  My Stickles are displayed on the base of an old scale that I just fell in love with.  I collect old camera's which are also displayed around the room.  Of course what would a creative space be without a bathroom (at least a sink) so I don't have to go to far to clean up my creativity.  Even the striped paint in the room is fun!  Last but not least is a little area for my "four-legged children".  They are always joining me in my space.  Here is a glimpse of my crafting space, where I paint, scrap, sew and just enjoy!

Thanks for joining me today.  I'll be back next week to share with you some of my favorite current products and a few samples of how I used them!  Until then, I'd love to hear how you store and display your products!

Keep on Scrappin'

Open Blog - Pocket Calendar

Hi... Janey here and I am excited to share with you a project that I make each year for my friends and myself.  I've made them stocking stuffers too.  I have taken a calendar from the dollar bin at Michael's and repurposed it.  For some reason I remember things better when I write them down rather then just putting them in my phone or on my computer.  It came in a plastic cover which I removed to create the project and then put back on to preserve it, since it will be hanging out in my purse.  I put my checks in the back of it as well, so everything is in one place.  I have been known to take one of these calendars out to use and had people comment on them.  I've even had people ask me make one for them!  It is always a conversation piece that could even promote your business.

This may also count as the challenge for the month as well as the MemoryExpress Kit project!  I have used this month's "AMORE" February Kit.  I inked all the edges of everything even the chipboard and numbers.  I used Stickles to add to some of the pieces that didn't have bling already on them.  The ribbon, baker's twine and heart pin are fun additions to the project too.  There is a little washi tape on there too.  The calendar came together really easy and fast not to mention the idea can be created on a card or layout later on.  Give it a try for yourself.

I hope you have been inspired today and stay tuned for more inspiration coming up for our very talented MemoryWorks TeamWorks Designers!

Keep on scrappin'

30 Days 30 Cards - Day 5

Hi Everyone.... Janey again and I'm back for day 5 of our 30 Cards in 30 Days challenge here at Memory Works.  I created today's card with this PageMap sketch.  I hope you have as much fun as I did putting all the products together.

PageMap

I used cardstock from my personal stash for the main card and embossed it.  Then I applied  Tim Holtz Ink to make the embossing stand out.  I love this new decorative tape from My Mind's Eye -All is Bright Collection and put it across the top and bottom of the card.  Then to add a background for the sentiment I added a journaling card from My Mind's Eye - All is Bright Collection Accessories Pad.  For added dimension I added brads from My Mind's Eye - All is Bright Collection to the bottom corner of the card and the top left of the card.  Using my die-cut machine I cut out the sentiment and the trees and layered them on the card.  The paper I used is from the MME 6 x 6 designer paper pad from the same collection.  Of course what is a card without the bling that the Stickles creates?  Not to mention the fun you get from the We R Memory Keeper's baker's twine.  Finally, I spritz a little Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist over the entire card.

I hope you enjoy todays sketch and I can't wait to see what you come up with using this sketch.  Make sure your come back tomorrow for more inspiration as we continue with 30 Days 30 Cards. 

Happy Scrappin!

30 Days 30 Cards - Day 4

Hi Everyone.... Janey here.  I hope you remembered to set your clocks back for that extra hour of sleep!  We are on Day 4 of our 30 Cards in 30 Days challenge here at Memory Works.  I'm hoping you will have fun with today's sketch. This PageMap sketch is totally out of the norm for a Christmas card, but I took the challenge and love how it turned out!  

PageMap Sketch

I used cardstock from my personal stash and the Farm House Fair Skies Collection 6x6 pad and cut out the card and the balloon as well as the layers for the balloon with my die-cut machine.  I embossed the cream colored layer of the card.  The clouds were cut from My Mind's Eye - All Is Bright Collection.  I added We R Memory Keepers Baker's Twine - Green.  I then used Zva Mixed Dots for a little bling.  The "Peace" Chipboard is from My Mind's Eye - All is Bright Collection.  I sprayed Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist for a little sparkle.  Of course all the edges of the papers were inked with Tim Holtz Inks.  

I hope you enjoy todays sketch and I can't wait to see what you come up with!  Make sure when you are participating that you TAG your card 30days30cards in the gallery post to qualify.  It will help us pick a winner more easily.  Also, in each studio post, please make sure you post your card in the designated thread, gallery or blog.  Come back tomorrow for more inspiration as we continue 30 Days 30 Cards.