My Scraplifted Card for Word Art Wednesday #292-293

Hi Everyone!

I'm excited to share my latest Word Art Wednesday design with you all today, because it's a little different from my usual.  I was really stuggling this week with my creative mojo, I just couldn't seem to come up with anything.   So, what do I do when I'm low on the creative juices and need ideas?  I scraplift!  (at least that's what I think it's called)  I have my favorite designers whom I borrow ideas from.  My designs never turn out just like theirs, but that's the point.  

For my card design this week, I scrapliftted from the talent Michelle Wooderson.  You can see the original design on her blog "Mish Mash"  She is one of my favorite designers.  I just love her relaxed yet clean style.  I often browse her blog for inspiration when I'm plumb out of ideas. 

Michelle used modeling paste on her card,  I didn't have that so I used Gesso mixed with white acrylic paint.  I love the texture this created by just spreading it onto my paper.   I think the white color is a perfect pairing under my verse which speaks of our sins not being remembered.  It just makes me think of my sins being blotted out.  

And, Yes, once again I'm  using paper and embellishment from My Minds Eye.  I'd venture say that at least 80% of my craft room supplies are My Minds Eye.  The paper is from the Vintage Charm 12x12 pack and the enamel heart and dots are also from My Minds Eye.  

I just can't seem to get enough of their product.  :) 

Now we want to see what you've created, even if you borrowed some ideas. 😉 So, please stop by the Word Art Wednesday blog to play along.  The word art is always free to use, but not required to join.  

Thank you for stopping by today, and have a wonderfully creative week. 

Blessings, 

Texture and Stars Card for Word Art Wednesday #290-291

Hi! 

I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day!  I know that I did!  Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays.   I love celebrating the birth of our nation and all that comes along with that.  We truly are blessed!  

That leads me to this week's Word Art Wednesday Card.  I used classic Americana elements to design my card, although it's not your typical patriotic colors.  

I guess I kinda went for that vintage American look, oh, and stars upon stars. 🌟

I used a very old paper line from My Minds Eye.  I'm not sure if it's even available for purchase anymore, but it's called "Blink of an Eye".   I've kinda been hoarding this paper, it has an all-American, vintage summertime feel to it.  I embellished using some bronze star stickers from Jolee's that I purchased at Micheal's.  I added a strip of gold washi tape across the bottom and cut a piece of burlap doily to finish it off.

I think you can see the bronze and gold a little more in this picture.   I also glued a wood veneer star to one of the bronze stars, just to add a little more texture. 

As always thank you for stopping by today.  I encourage you to show us what you've got by joining in on the Word Art Wednesday Challenge.  The word art is always free to use, but not required to play along.  We have awesome sponsors and you just might win!  If you're on IG be sure to tag your creations using #wawchallenge to be featured.  

Blessings,

Gold and Blush Card For Word Art Wednesday #288-289

Hi, everyone!

So, I'm suffering from what I think is writer's block today.  I literally sat staring at the screen for a good ten minutes trying to think of something to write, anything.... sadly, nothing!  So, I'll just hop right into sharing my card design for Word Art Wednesday. 

I used paper from My Minds Eye C'est Chic collection.  It looks like more of a blush color in person.  

I printed the verse onto vellum and cut it the exact size as the stripe on my base paper. The vellum strip is wrapped around the base paper then adhered on the backside with Scotch tape. I tore some strips of arrow paper, also from the same paper line and machine stitched it to the base paper.  I then gold embossed some little wooden hearts from The Paper Studio and adhered them to my card.  That's it!  Vellum can be a little tricky to work with.  I'm still fairly new at creating with it and I hope to learn more techniques.  It can be so pretty.

I just love the way the gold shines on this paper too... 

I invite you to come join us at Word Art Wednesday and show us what you've got!  The word art is always free to use, but not required to play.  

As always, thank you so much for stopping by today.

Blessings, 

He Will Never Leave Me! Word Art Wednesday #282-283

Hello, Y'all! 

I hope this post finds you all doing well and staying sane.   I know I'm going just a little bit crazy over here.   Things have been so busy that I feel like I'm treading water.  Thankfully, I belong to the God who can walk on water and the winds and waves obey His voice.  Honestly, what more do I need?  

And then, there are His promises.  I personally cling to the promise He has made to never leave me.  That brings me to our Word Art Wednesday verse and my card design:

Isn't this such a precious promise?   God's promises are true.  He can never break them, He does not grow weary.  We can rest and trust in Him!

Oh, how I thrive on this truth.  When my life is like a crazy whirlwind and I don't know what I'm doing from one moment to the next, I can always trust in what God has said in His word.  That is my constant hope. 

I used MME the sweetest thing/tangerine papers for my card.  I love this paper line and have actually almost exhausted my supply.  eek!

I fussy cut some flowers from the same papers and adhered them using foam dimensional tape.  I added a strip of lace and a couple of enamel dots for texture.  

I invite you to come play along with us at Word Art Wednesday.  You have until midnight on May 23rd to get an entry in and just maybe win a prize. 😊😊😊

Also, If you're on IG tag your entry #wawchallenge for a chance to be featured.  We love showing off your talents! 

Thank you for stopping by today.

Blessings, 

Back Again for Word Art Wednesday #278-279

Hi There, 

Welcome back.   I've been a little MIA lately.  I'm hoping that with summer break right around the corner that I'll be able to stop in more frequently.  But then again, I've said that before.  Haha, that's why I so appreciate those of you who keep coming back, it's for you that I continue to share my craft and my heart. 

The Word Art for this challenge is found in John 12:23. 

In the context this verse is found, Jesus is referring to the hour of His death on the cross.   But how can glory be found in such a terrible death such as what Christ experienced?    Because in that moment Christ defeated death, the power of sin, and became our once for all sacrificial lamb!   Christ in that moment finished what He had come to do.   Oh, the beautiful, terrible cross.   Such a seeming contradiction,  but all part of God's perfect plan of redemption. 

I'm so thankful that Jesus "endured the cross for the joy set before Him".  That He endured it for me and for all those who will believe.   

I invite all you creatives to play along in the Word Art Wednesday challenge.   The Word Art is free to use, but not required.   The theme is "anything goes".   Also, if you're on IG tag us or use #wawchallenge for your chance to be featured.   We love to show off your creative talents. :) 

 I wish you all a week of growing in the knowledge of Christ.  As we look forward to the celebration of  Easter this Sunday may your heart and mind be drawn to meditate on the gospel and be enraptured by the one who sets us free.

Blessings, 

The Card My Daughter Thinks is Cool! Featuring My Minds Eye Products

Hello Everyone,

Can you believe it's Wednesday already?  Where has the week gone?  Wow,  that means we're just that much closer to the weekend!  That also means we're closer to Mother's Day.  I love Mother's Day and not just because I get stuff, or get to relax. (okay, maybe that's part of it. wink, wink) No, really, all joking aside.  I really love Mother's day, because it reminds me of just how blessed I am to be a mother!  It truly is a wonderful privilege that God would see fit to give me two children to raise up for His glory.  It's such an awesome task, and it is truly a joy to watch my children grow into adults.  To witness the people they're becoming.  I enjoy their company more and more as they grow into adults. 

I'm a mother of two teenagers.  My son will be leaving for college in the fall, and my daughter is a full of life, spunky 15yr. old.  Let me tell you, she is full of opinions!  Most of the time I don't mind her sharing them with me.  I'm always asking her advice about fashion, or home decor.  She's really got a great eye for those kinds of things.  That's why I was so excited when she told me that one of my recent cards was "cool".  

You see, this card was really out of the box for me.  I typically make either very classic, simple cards, or very vintage shabby chic cards.  The latter my daughter doesn't care for.  So when she saw this card, with all of it's funky, geometric design, and it's slang sentiment, she was like, "mom, this card is really cool".  :) 

So then I just knew I had to share it with you all.  If  she thinks it "cool" maybe you all will too.
This card is made entirely from My Minds Eye products.  I have so much My Minds Eye product because their warehouse is located across the street from where my husband works!  Oh, how convenient! haha. I just adore My Minds Eye Products. 

Wouldn't this card be so fun to put a gift card in for that special person?  

Just in case I don't check in again before the weekend, I wish you all a great one!  And to all the mamas out there, keep on in grace. 

Blessings,

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My Minds Eye "Spring Has Sprung" Card

Hello again, 

It's so good to be back on this beautiful spring day!  It's been raining here in my neck of the woods for the last week, but not today!   The sun is back, and it's so beautiful outside.  Maybe I'll head outdoors today and spend some time working on my wannabe garden, maybe...

or I'll just stay in my craft room making spring cards, like this one. 

Once again I've used My Minds Eye paper from the "mother's love" paper line. It's the same paper line that I used on this card.   I've also used an American Crafts, Spring has Sprung sticker. 

This spring card was so quick and simple to put together.  I'm learning lately that sometimes simple is better.  I tend to crowd my cards and my life with too much.  There is something to be said for simplicity. :) 

To finish off my "Spring has Sprung" card, I've added some machine stitching and a punched butterfly.  All done! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Blessings, 

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Scribbles Design Challenge #40 

Clear Scraps Girl's Dress Album, Continued

Okay, so, I said I'd be back to share the rest of the Precious Grace album with you, and here I am!  Big Surprise, I know.  Hee hee.  Thank you to everyone who continues to put up with my cheesiness.  I'll get right to it with the pics, and hopefully some useful tips.

If you remember from the last post, this is the front cover of the album. One of the things that I love about using acrylic is that I get to use my white rub on transfers, they show up so well on the clear acrylic.  I've also distressed the edges of all the pages using StazOn opaque ink in Cotton White. You must use an ink like this, otherwise, the ink won't dry on the acrylic and you'll end up with a smeared mess. :P

I've used more rub on transfers on this page, the white scroll at the top, and the roses in the top corner.  One thing to watch for when using rub-ons is that sometimes the back side is completely white, therefore, it's not so cute when seen from the other side of the page.  So, be sure to check.  If you still want to use that rub on, just come up with a way to cover it up on the back side. I usually save myself the headache by just using white rub-ons, that way it looks the same on both sides.

Both the sentiment and the flourish behind my flower cluster are rub-ons.  When applied directly to the paper, I don't have to worry about them showing through at all. 

Here's what I mean by the rub-ons showing through on the back side.  That happened here, and it didn't look pretty.  To cover it, I added some gesso using a damask stencil, then I added glass glitter before the gesso dried, and finished it all off with my Viva Pearl Pen.  Now, it looks intentional rather than an ugly mistake. 

 You'd never even know, the recipient actually complimented the rub-on area! 

I almost always add a pocket page to my albums.  I think it makes it fun for the recipient to add personal little details, and besides they're pretty!  I just fussy cut a pocket from MME paper and glued it down only on the edges.  Then just embellish to your heart's content and add some coordinating journaling tags.

With acrylic albums, I usually feel the need to break up the clear pages by using a solid page. To do this, I just trace my acrylic shape onto a piece of thin cardboard and cut out.  Then just decorate it as you would in any mini album.  I also add raised frames to my albums, this way the recipient can just slide the picture into the frame.  

I add the frames using foam dimensional tape, I leave the top edge open, so a picture can just slip right in.  I thought this frame would also look cute with eyelet lace trim tucked behind it as well. 

 Finally, the back cover of the album.  I usually completely cover the back side.  Just make sure to use 2-sided paper, as it will show on the other side of the acrylic.   

So that's it, I hope you've enjoyed what you've seen.  I encourage you to try making something with Clear Scraps acrylic yourself.  I know it can seem overwhelming to start a project like this but just keep at it.  The results are so beautiful.  It took me almost an entire year to finish this album!  I just worked on about once a month and took my time. :) If you missed the first part of this album, be sure to check it out here. 

Hopefully, I've helped to answer any questions you may have had.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions about working with acrylic.  I'd be happy to help.
  
                                                                                                    Blessings,

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