Scrapbook pages

It has been forever since I did any scrapbooking for my kids' albums. My daughter's scrapbook is suffering from second-child syndrome compared to the bursting-at-the-seams two full albums I did for my son! So, I worked on a few pages for Kennedy's album tonight using some photos from the enormous pile waiting to be scrapped from the last two years of her little life!





The first page I made following a sketch from the Basic Grey July newsletter and I used Basic Grey's Lemonade paper collection.




The second one uses Basic Grey again, Junebug papers. I sewed a zig-zag stitch along the edges of the papers. Both pages use Bazzill cardstock, Walnut Stain Distress Ink and sponge.



Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Papertrey Princesses Challenge

Pam has given us our next challenge! We are to use owls and have it be mailable, as in no bulky ribbon! I *think* mine would make it, but I did add buttons! I couldn't help but add this sentiment...to me, owls always look a little sad.



Thanks for stopping by!!
Melissa

"Cheer up, Buttercup!" (all products PTI unless noted)
Stamps: owl (Inkadinkado), Out on a Limb, Scattered Showers
Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Dark Chocolate, pink (Cat's Eye), Spring Moss, Antique Linen and Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Paper: Lemon Tart, Scarlet Jewel, Vintage Cream, Lemonade PP (Basic Grey)
Other: Scarlet Jewel buttons, Rustic Cream Twine, Foam tape, sponge, sewing machine

Traveler's Inspiration Challenge {six}

Isn't this photo beautiful?? This is the inspiration photo from Travelingmama .

Here is the card I came up with.



Thanks for looking!
Melissa

(all supplies PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Background Basics: Retro, Life
Ink: Versamark, Smokey Shadow, Ripe Avocado, Hibiscus Burst
Paper: Smokey Shadow, Soft Stone, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Rain
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder (Filigree), Hibiscus Burst satin ribbon, heat tool, Hibiscus burst button, Rustic cream twine, sponge

Happy Anniversary!

Tomorrow is my husband and I's (how do you say that??) wedding anniversary! Happy Anniversary honey!

I made him this card using digital papers from the Cafe Latte kit from The DigiChick .



I resized the images from 12x12 papers to 3x3 squares so that it would be better sized for a card format. All the edges are inked with a sponge and Ranger's Walnut Stain Distress ink. I punched out two small hearts and adhered them with foam tape, then tied around some rustic hemp twine. I love that I could have both sentiments that I wanted in the same font!

Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa

"Happy Anniversary"
Stamps: Damask Designs (PTI)
Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI), Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Paper: Dark Chocolate (PTI), Cafe Latte
Other: EK Success small heart punch, Rustic cream twine (PTI), foam tape, corner rounder, sponge

Some fun news...

I was asked to join the hybrid creative team at The DigiChick . Yay! I am very honored to be joining such a talented group of people!

Here's a card I created using on of their collaboration kits, Cherry Delight .



As you can see I am on a quilt-type card kick and using my new sewing machine! I bought a Janome Sew Mini a little while back, and I love it! It's very easy to use and super portable. You can find it on sale at Hancock's every couple of months.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about using digital papers and embellishments in hybrid cards and crafting!

Thanks for taking a look!
Melissa

Cherry Delight Quilt Card
Paper: Cherry Delight (Digichick), Scarlet Jewel cardstock (PTI)
Ink: Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Other: Scarlet Jewel Satin Ribbon (PTI), sponge, sewing machine and thread, foam tape

Quilty card

I was totally inspired by Belinda's beautiful card , so I decided to try one out with some gorgeous scraps I had left over. I machine stitched it together and I love the look! I didn't want to cover up too much of my hard work, so I left off a sentiment, but I did add the satin ribbon.




Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Quilt card (all products PTI unless noted)
Paper: Raspberry Fizz and Fancy Pants PP
Ink: Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Other: sewing machine, sponge, foam tape, Dark Chocolate Satin ribbon

Changing things a little...

I'm working on freshing up my blog, so hopefully I don't mess it up!

Thanks to everyone who visits, I appreciate it and love reading your comments!