BoBunny Layout

Today I would like to share with you a layout I made using only BoBunny paper and embellishments.

I used distressed stains with gems to make fireworks. The clouds are made with the Sizzix cloud die, and then I distressed the edges. This gave the clouds a soft look.

I made the balloon from the Cricut Everyday Pop Up Card Cart. It was cut at 21/2 in. And pop dot to make it look like it is floating. And I did the same with some of the clouds that are in the background.

I used the flourishes to make it look like it is tethering the balloon to the ground.

If you like to see the full layout and live in central IL, come to the Paper Forest in Washington IL. I have entered this layout in their BoBunny Challenge. And if you like give it a vote!
For those of you that live out of the area you can go to my instagram link to see a picture.

Thank you for reading and have a crafty day.     Kristi

Dad's Birthday Card Part Two

 First I would like to say that my dad is 83 not 84 like I put in his card.

I used MME Lost and Found 2 for the inside of this card. And Karen Burniston Pop-in-Cut Die. The clouds are made with sizzix cloud die, and the hot air balloon (dad thought it was a Christmas ornament) was made with Everyday Pop-Up cards (cricut cart). The mustache tape is from Teresa Collins He Said She Said line. And the cupcake and 84 stickers are from Authentique.

I tried to make a spinner card to make the hot air balloon look like it was floating away. You can find the directions to make this HERE.

My balloon did not float vary well, I think I made it backwards, but I did get it to float. Karen makes everything look so easy. I'll have to give it another try. At a later date!

My motto is if you don't succeed try try again.

Thanks for reading and have a crafty day!  

Birthday Card for Dad

Today's card is full of all the new trends. It has Washi Tape, Trendy Twine, Chalkboard Art, Banners, Chevrons and of course Sizzix Pop-in-Cut. This card was for my dad's 83rd birthday, so I pulled out all the stops.

  I started the base of the card with black card stock and the rest of the paper is from MME "Lost in Found 2". I love this paper collection, I have had it for some time but could not bring myself to use it. It has a nice vintage look to it, just fitting for my dad :)  

I used the Sizzix chevron die to cut a mask. then used Broken China and Picket fence Distress Paint, to make a chevron pattern.

I used the On the Edge die for the front of the card.

Next I used the Sizzix banner die and broken china paint.

I used picket fence for the stamp and some clear embossing powder. Then I fussy cut and pop dot it to the front of the card.

I finished the banner with more MME paper and clear stickers. Then added some Wahsi Tape mustaches and tied a banner with some Trendy Twin to the bike.

 This is all I have time for right now. I will be back later to show the pop-up on the inside.

Thanks for reading and have a crafty day!

  

Pinterest Inspired Weekend

I did a lot of work out side this last weekend, and not much scrapping. So I thought I would share with you what I did make.  Last summer I attached some wire planters to my deck. You know the kind with the tightly woven straw that holds in the dirt. Well this is what mine looked like after the birds got-a-hold of it this spring.

 After spending some time on Pinterest I found this site that shows you how to replace your straw or coco mats with burlap. You can find that site Here. Because my wire basket was such an odd shape I couldn't find anything to fit, so this was perfect for me.

 I purchased one yard of burlap at Wall-Mart  for $2.95. This burlap is not a tightly woven burlap, so I decided to line it with the leftover straw. If you don't have this I recommend you line yours with a paper bag so you won't lose dirt when watering.

 This is the end result and it worked out great, I'll have to keep you updated with pictures this summer.

Thanks for reading and have a crafty day :)

Happy Mothers Day

I hope everyone is having a happy mothers day. I finally finished my mothers day presents for my mother and mother-in-law. The soap turned out wonderful. The packaging was another story. I tried to stamp flowers with  alcohol ink, it worked  but it was too light. So I just used Trendy Twine and some Washi Tape.

Washi Tape will not stick to the parchment paper but will stick to itself.  

Added a soap dish, tulle, and antique seem binding, and the gift is complete.

Thank you for reading and have a crafty day.

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Mothers Day Gift

Today's post is not scrapbook related but is crafty all the same. I have been working on two projects this week. First is Mothers Day and the second is for my daughter Lauren. 

Thanks to Pintrest I decided to make Lemon Soap for our mothers, and It was so easy. I am not going to post how to pics, because you can find it all on Pintrest. Just search homemade lemon soap.

This soap smells so good!

And looks pretty too!

I will post pics and how to make a parchment paper for the gift package later this week.

Next is all about Lauren!!!! She has been doing so well in school this year so I wanted to do something special for her. I made her a necklace with my scraps from the Authentique paper line "Grace"

Needless to say it was a big hit and she has asked me to make more for her. How can I say no?

So once again I will be posting more pics and how to make this later this week.

Thanks for reading and have a crafty day

  

Carta Bella Paper and Sizzix Dies

Today I have made two cards, one card is a Mothers Day card and the other is a encouragement card.  I have used Carta Bella Paper Line "So Noted" and Sizzix Dies for both cards. First I would like to talk about the Carta Bella Paper. This paper line is new to me and I just love it! It is a heavy textured paper that is good for crafting, not just scrapbooking. And with one quick fold you have a sturdy card.

With Carta Bella (and with most paper lines) you can get a sheet of coordinating die cuts and stickers. this makes card making vary simple.

 This encouragement card is made with using just paper and the die cut stickers.

  The card base is made with Sizzix Pop-in-Cuts Circle Label die and more die cut stickers from C. B. So Noted.

                For the mothers day card I used Sizzix Circle Flip-its Card Die.

And Sizzix Flower Layers die. Then inked the edges with vintage photo ink.

                                  Put it all together and pop-dot the flower.

               The inside of the card has a nice spot for your own sentiment.
               For more ideas  here is a link to the Carta Bella Paper Blog.
               And here is a link to the Sizzix Blog.

Thanks for reading and have a crafty day.