Valentine's Day cards-Project by Nanné

Happy Monday ladies...

Its Nanné again and I'm here to share with you a few Valentine's day cards I created as my Design Team project this week.. I got this cute Prima 6x6 stack called Sparkling Spring 

and I loved the soft flowery and spotted prints that were in there.. I wanted to create a few quick and simple cards and since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I figured no better subject than that..LOL

so, here are my cards:

This was the first card I made. .Using the pinks and greens from the collection.. Hand made the rosette by cutting two strips of paper measuring 1.5" x 6", then using my paper trimmer and bone folder, I creased it every half an inch.. then used really strong adhesive to hold the ends together and easily was able to create a cute rosette..

for a few close ups:

did some computer generated journaling, which I then hand cut into little banners.. MS punch for the butterflies and liquid pearl drops..

and then for second card.. I used the same paper collection which is the Prima Sparkling Spring 6x6 stack.. I'm telling ya, I'm going to be creating a lot of cute little projects with this stack, cause its packed with paper..

For this one, I used the greens and dark pinks.. plus some of the flower prints..  Distressed the edges and made another rosette to match.. this time cutting three strips of paper instead of the two, I prefer this rosette better, folded a lot easier as well :)

for a few close ups:

I inked the edges with distress ink and punched a few circles for the center.. adding some liquid pearl to accent..

Another computer generated sentiment, which I once again just hand cut onto strips of scraps I left over from the other card.. plus I punched a few butterflies and the lace trim..

for supplies used on these two projects:

Your Memories Here store:

Papers:  Prima Sparkling Spring 6x6 stack

Distress ink

zap dots for added dimension

Helmar quick drying glue

from my own stash:

white cardstock, cuttlebug and embossing folders, liquid pearl and MS punches

well ladies.. thats my Monday project for you.. hope these cards inspired you to make some of your own. 

I want to thank you all so much for stopping by today and having a look at what I've created..

Hope everyone has a scrap-tastic week..

Hugs

Snow Princess

Hi everyone....Sandi posting today a little bit early because I wanted to post this layout to the SOUS Challenge using Nanne's gorgeous sketch. Alot of the goodies you can find at the Your Memories Here Store.Here is Nanne's sketch:

 

I used some Prima flowers, lace, Resin bird house and nest and the Tattered Angels Architectural Stamps. The kraft paper is from Tim Holtz's resist papers.

I was lucky to find a Martha Stewart Snowflake punch at Walmart for $3. I punched  out the snowflakes and then layered some of them back with pop dots and covered with diamond dust to give them a frosty look.

And just a few more close-ups

I made the bling leaves and the paper flowers.

That's it for me so be sure to check the YMH store and have an AWESOME weekend!

Mixed Media and Goosebumps

Hi everyone, Nancy here!  I hope where ever you are today you are warm and dry.  I know that many parts of the country are experiencing crazy weather.

I recently decided to start an art journal.  I began with a simple watercolor notebook I picked up at Michaels with my coupon.  I covered it with some scraps of older Prima watercolor papers that I colored with my Glimmer Mists and other Prima paper scraps.  I added bits of fussy cut butterflies, tons of rub ons, and a few pieces of chipboard.  Inks and paints blended it all together.  My Claudine Helmuth multi-medium keeps it all in one piece.

The first super fun technique I decided to try was using my Goosebumps Texture Spray from Tsukineko.  On the cover I used it as a resist.  This was so fun, and easy.

  After placing my papers I layered my mask and sprayed the texture spray.

I continued on with different paint mediums until I got the look I liked.  Sorry about the photo, but I forgot to take one before the whole cover was finished.  You know, once you get going.....

I found that the Goosebumps gave my paper a fun, waxy like appearance, so I tried just spraying this little card from my grab bag papers with it directly.

 And here my card is with the resist applied.

 On the first interior page I once again used the Goosebumps as a resist.

 The technique was the same as for the cover.

 I found I need to hold the mask down securely and to spray evenly if I want a nice resist.

Lucky for me I wasn't too worried.  hee hee

Well, I am sure there will be lots more to share in the coming weeks.  For now tho...my niece wants the computer and if you have ever had a two year old in the house...I am sure you understand why I need to go.

Stay warm and safe.

Hugs.

Nancy

Your Memories Here Design Team Call

Want to join our team? We are looking for some designers to promote the products Your Memories Here offers.

To be a designer for Your Memories Here you need to have your own blog and will be required to post once a week on both your personal blog and the YMH Designs blog a project featuring products that can be found at Your Memories Here. We also have a facebook page that we’d like you to post to (but not mandatory). If you belong to any other forums or message boards and can help spread the word that way, even better! The design team term will be for 6 months (February - July)

What does Your Memories Here have to offer you? Exposure to hundreds of fans on facebook and blogger and generous product discounts!!
While we can’t afford to give you all the materials for all of your projects (wouldn’t that be nice) we do offer an “employee” discount for all items at Your Memories Here as well as access to make purchases from our suppliers.

This call is open to everyone everywhere around the world. Scapbookers, card makers and mixed medium/altered art artist are all welcome to apply.
To apply:
Send an email (please put YMH DT Call in the subject line) to krissy@yourmemorieshere.com and include:

• your name and where you’re from
• a photo of your new, unseen, unpublished project
• blog address
• short bio (so we can learn a little about you)
• a list of any forums or message boards you belong to.

Please visit YourMemoriesHere.com so that you are aware of the products we sell and let us know if you currently own any of the products we offer. You are not required to make a purchase.
The call is open from January 17,2012 till midnight January27,2012. We will announce the Design Team on January 28, 2012. It's not much time (sorry about that) and whomever is chosen their DT entry submission will be their first post for the YMH Designs blog in February!

Friendship card- DT project for YMH

Happy Monday scrappers..

 I've started to count down the days till Friday..LOL  My 9 day winter vacation will start Saturday, so I'm as chipper as they come.. 

and with it being a Monday today, I get to share a project that I have created for Your Memories Here.. I'm trying to challenge myself to see how many versatile projects I can make using the same paper stack.. I am still working with the Prima Printery Collection and I used some of it to create this Friendship card.. 

yes, I'm really enjoying myself making cards..LOL  I guess every once in while we have to push ourselves over the comfort zone wall and try something new.. 

well.. Here is the card I created:

some black cardstock to make the base of the card, printer papers in the greens and creams.. MS around the page punch and some punched butterflies.. quick, semi-simple yet elegant.. I think at least..LOL

This rosette, I quickly made using some of the green printer collection papers, my paper trimmer and bone folder.. punched the edges before I folded it, punched two small circles, one for the bottom and one for the top.. glued them all together using quick drying glue.. inked the edges with distress ink and dotted 3 pearl drops, which is actually gold liquid pearl..

Hand cut the banner and did a computer generated sentiment, which I printed onto the printery paper.. here you can see the white liquid pearl I used to accent the punched trim and the butterflies..

I also pop dotted the banner and the rosette..

so, with a few items that can be right at Your Memories Here, you can create beautiful cards with out all the fuss..LOL

I want thank you all so much for stopping by today and taking a look at my Monday project.. I hope all you ladies have a scrap-tastic week.

Hugs

Another Week Has Flown By...

Good Evening blogland!



This post is rather late today...and I apologize deeply for that....I have been busy with catching up on housework and other mundane chores from the holiday season...and before I knew it...Sunday was almost gone!!

Today sees me sharing a layout I have done using some gorgeous Webster Pages papers.  Now for those that know me I very rarely do layouts anymore...there is a very long story as to why but suffice to say that I became rather burnt out on them so now I prefer projects to use my creativity on.  This layout was done for a very special woman in my life and for a special reason.  My dear friend Karen is going through a rough time in her life (and we all go through those times) and with us living in different states it makes it harder to reach out to give her a hug when she needs it most.   So I decided to scrap a photo of us together from June 2010.  You see this special woman I met through my husband, they were childhood friends. Life lead them in seperate directions and facebook (of all places) reconnected them...Karen and I became chat buddies as we counted down then days before I moved here to the USA....so a week before our wedding (which I knew Karen and family were travelling from Texas to attend) there was a knock at the front door, and she was standing there holding a bunch of flowers.  I screamed and took all the air out of the house LOL!  She is my chicky and I am her ducky.  We share a bond that I cherish every moment of the day.

ANYWAY - I digress...I have used paint to tone down the colours of the papers as well as some stamping to add some texture.  The stamp I have used is an older one from Prima.

Dont forget that there is also the Sweet Retreat in April that is being held/sponsored by the ever wonderful Kristina! All the details are on the link above and I for one can NOT wait to go..candies, crafts and wonderful women!! It will be awesome.  I look forward to seeing some of you there...but for now I will be back next week with another share.

Almost 13...Your Memories Here

Hi everyone....Sandi posting today and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!Today I am going to share a layout I made using some goodies from the YMH store.

I was inspired by the new challenge site, CSI. You should check it out! This is my sweet girl and I took this picture New years Eve with my new Canon Rebel that Santa brought me....yay!  This was alot of fun to create...think it may be my new favorite layout. I did some distressing, sewing, stamping, misting and fussy cutting. I used lots of Prima flowers and some Prima pom pom trim and Glimmermist in Green Clover.

I also used Distress Ink in Old Paper on my journalling strips.

I did some stamping with acrylic paint and the Prima Brick wall stamp in random spots for my background.

Well that's it for me for another week...be sure to check out the YMH store and I would love for you to visit my blog. Have a wonderful weekend!

Ruby Wednesday

Hi everyone, Nancy here...sorry I am a little late with today's post, but my models were being uncooperative. (This project needed to dry overnight).

I don't know about you, but as the mom to two daughters, I have hosted my fair share of sleepovers and birthday parties, so I am always looking for fun things for the girls to do as well as party favors.  Let me just say that as the children have gotten older the idea of dollar store toys has become less and less popular.  So, we have often turned to a fun craft project, something the girls could make and take home, as a double duty purchase.

After making my own Ruby Violet jewelry, from the Your Memories Here store, I thought that the necklace kits might just be the ticket for these teens and tweens.  The price is just about perfect and they were super easy to make....

So, I tried it out.

I gave each of the girls a kit and let them go for it.  Having suggested designs (2 designs per kit) made it easy for the girls to put together.  All they needed was a bit of glue (once again we used my trusty scrapdots) and the included brads.

The girls were able to put them together easily with little assistance from me.  I did have to help feed the ribbon through the holes for the final assembly, but other than that and firmly squishing the brads.....

The Your Memories Here store has 6 different necklace kits available, and right now shipping on $45 or more is free!  With my oldest's birthday coming up in a few months, now will be the perfect time to stock up.

 

Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Prima Printary layout by Nanné

I'd say thank god its Monday, but I'd be lying...LOL  

Well, I am glad I get to share another project with you that 

I created as my DT project for Your Memories Here..  

I have had so much fun with the grab bag I got from Kristina over your YMH, it came with the Prima Printery papers and lots of goodies to match.. 

I decided to make my own flowers for this layout, so I used the Tattered florals cut die from Sizzix's and then lots and lots of Ranger Distress ink and Tattered Angels glimmer mist..

and once again, I grabbed my cuttlebug and did some embossing on the flowers, which its kind of hard to tell from the photos..

I did use a lot of cardstock on this layout and then picked out two sheets of paper that were white with black from the Printer Collection.. I absolutely love this color combination, its so not me...which is a wonderful change.. Need to do some of these layouts more often..LOL

here are a few close ups:

I covered the big flower with Helmar Gemstone glue cause that stuff is amazing and it dries completely clear.. I have to admit, I prefer it to anything else out there..no kidding!! and after wards dipped it in some crystals which I can't think of the proper name for it right now..LOL

The big tag i hand made.. The font I cut with my cricut Imagine and my Gypsy, using the Blackletter font cartridge, cutting it out of black cardstock and adding some white liquid pearl drops.. plus, I once again adhered the string of pearl with the gem glue..

Nope, that is not me in the photo...LOL  

Its my mom on her wedding day last May.. She got re-married.. she had on a beautiful turquoise dress and a white shawl .. 

and finally a close up of the other flowers.. The smaller blueish flowers are a punch..

for supplies that you can find at Your Memories Here:

Ranger distress Inks

Helmar's Gemstone glue

prima goodies such as papers, flowers and bling

Tattered Angels Glimmer mists

Zap dots for dimension 

The supplies I used from my own stash:

Cricut Imagine and Gypsy

Cartridges:  Gypsy Wonderings: Leaves

Blackletter cartridge: Title font

Sizzix's Tattered Florals Die

flower punch

MS butterfly punch

white liquid pearl

Crystals

buttons

Ms Punch around the page

ribbon

string of pearl

Well ladies.. I want to thank you all so much for stopping by today and checking out what I've been creating..

Stop by Your Memories Here for some great deals on Prima products, plus there is free shipping on orders $45 and over (wihin U.S)

 Gotta luv em!!

Hope everyone has a wonderfully creative week..
hugs

A New Year...

 

Good Afternoon Blogland! I have been rather absent with the blog since just prior to Christmas. There was a lot going on in my personal life that kept me away as well as the Holiday season craziness. I am pleased that today I can share with you a couple of creations that I had done prior to Christmas but as they were gifts I could not share them until now.

I made these Welcome signs for my Mother in Law And Sister In Law for their Christmas gifts.  The three of us all enjoy various crafts and we enjoy giving hand made gifts for any and all occassions.  This one in particular is made with some Basic Grey papers from my stash that have been inked using Tim Holtz Peeled Paint and Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I used Prima Carlotta Blooms and gorgeous Prima vines that I had in my stash.

The alphas are wooden and I have hand painted them then covered them in a Liquitex Gold Ink to give the shimmer and aged feel I was looking for.  The butterflies are hand cut from a piece of Prima Paper

 

Overall I am thrilled with the end results and they were very well received.  

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday break and got to catch up with loved ones.  We enjoyed our time with our family and some much needed R&R time here at home. 

I look forward to sharing another project with you next week...until then keep on smiling.

Happy New Year

Hi Everyone!  Nancy here with my first post of what is my first layout of the year!

Of course I used my summer CHA Prima grab bag from the YMH store to design this layout.  That box of goodies is the gift that keeps on giving.  There were so many beautiful products in the box I think I will be scrapping with them forever!  That said, I am drooling over the two sneaks I have seen from winter CHA and can't wait to see what is in the others.  hee hee

I love all the beautiful papers and they are perfect for a bit of distressing with my distress tool.  I mixed lots of layers of Londonerry papers with a few chipboard pieces from the Alla Prima line.

I misted a few canvas resist pieces with my Tattered Angels glimmer mists and added an assortment of flowers, buttons, a mirror piece, lace, resin, an art tile, and vintage trinkets.  This projects is filled with Prima goodness.

Thanks for stopping by today and taking a look.

Hugs.

Nancy