Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Graphic 45 "Mother Goose" 12x12 Altered Matchbook Box - Layout, plus tutorial!



Hey blogging beauties! It’s Arlene again with another Graphic 45 project share!

If you follow my blog and/or YouTube channel, you’ll know how much I love to alter things. And what makes it even more fun are the Graphic 45 papers and Matchbook boxes!

I just adore, adore, adore!! the new Mother Goose collection. If you flip through the designs of the collection, you’ll see how versatile the papers are. It’s not just for kids and babies! But for my project today, I decided to create an altered shadow box layout of my son Logan of a pic I took of him on his Kindergarten graduation day this past May. He is my littlest angel and I had to keepsake this photo. What better way than the create an altered box that I can use as home décor! ♥ And I'm extra tickled pink because this project was featured in the Graphic 45 booth at Summer CHA in Las Vegas this past July... and the project will be traveling to various Graphic 45 events throughout the year... how COOL is that?! ♥

Stay tuned, because at the end of this blog post, I will also be sharing an informational video showing you how to store your dimensional scrapbook pages (A question I get ALOT on my scrapbook page tutorials!) ♥

Here are some photos of my completed 12x12 altered Matchbook Box project:










Here is my video showing you ideas on how to store your dimensional scrapbook pages:


Be sure to stop over at the Graphic 45 blog for more scrapbooking inspiration!

xoxo ♥,



Product list:

Mother Goose 12x12 papers
Staples: Ornate Metal Door Plate, Ornate Metal Key Hold, Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Stamped Metal Brads
Coordinations Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock
White acrylic paint
White paper doilies
Metal drawer pull
Stampin' Up Star punch
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Bird Song Pocket Album & tutorial


Hello my blogging friends! Hope you are having a great week so far. It's been quite a busy one for me, but that is typical for this time of year. Work is in full swing, and my kiddos start a new school year on Thursday. My eldest will be "movin' on up" to junior high, so it's a whole new world for him (and US as parents!) Wish us luck! hehe! We will also have a 4th grader and 1st grader this year. My boys are growing up so fast! It's no wonder I'm an avid scrapbooker/crafter, right?! I have to capture every moment in time in my projects. Hold those memories and most especially your children close to your hearts always. Hug them, kiss them and tell them you love them every day.  I forget that sometimes with my crazy, busy life... but I always remind myself why I do what I do no matter what it is... it's for my family. ♥

So on to today's post, I have a very special project to share with you. I had so much fun creating this Bird Song pocket mini book. I haven't pulled out my Bird Song paper collection in so long and I just absolutely LOVE this collection. The bold colors, images and design are just gorgeous. It's up there with my top favs from Graphic 45! This mini book is the perfect keepsake to store full size photos. And there is so much real estate, there's no need to hold back! ♥

Here are some photos of my Bird Song pocket mini album...







Here is a peek inside...









I created a video tutorial taking you through the creative process. I hope this inspires you to create a pocket mini book of your own! ♥


I want to thank Ginger at "mysistersscrapper" on YouTube for the wonderful book binding tutorial! ♥ Her video tutorials are fabulous, be sure to check her out! Hugs to you, Ginger!

Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog today where this project will also be featured! ♥

Thanks so much for stopping by today and allowing me to share my latest creation with you.

Have a wonderfully crafty week! ♥

xoxo,


Product List

Bird Song paper collection
Bird Song Chipboard
Bird Song 12x12 Stickers
Bird Song Alphabet Stickers
Staples: Metal Tag, Metal Button, Ornate Metal Key Hole, Ornate Metal Keys, Metal Butterfly, Ornate Metal Label Holder
Metal garden butterfly, metal butterfly charms from my stash
May Arts black lace
Petaloo Flowers
I Am Roses Flowers
Paper Studio Black Card stock
Recollections bling
Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot
Stampin’ Up Punches: Ticket punch, Round Label punch
Scor Tape
Glossy Accents
3M ATG adhesive

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Steampunk Spells vintage card


Hello again, blogging friends!

I'm here again to share a project using Graphic 45's AMAZING Steampunk Spells paper collection. I've been having a blast playing with these vintage papers and the color palette is so fun and eclectic, I love it!

I kept this card I created rather simple, and just let the layered elements from the collection "build"out the card...


The little clocks and sprockets were punched-out from the paper collection using some of my small Stampin' Up circle punches...



I say this time and time again, but Petaloo flowers are a perfect match for the Graphic 45 papers. It's a match made in heaven! ♥ I love the Dahlias...


The inside of the card is filled with more layers and enough space to write a nice note to the recipient...


Check out the Graphic 45 blog where other "color" inspired projects will be featured today.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting my friends! 

xoxo,


Product List:

Steampunk Spells: Papers, 6x6 Patterns & Solids, Cardstock Banners
Staples: Ornate Metal Key
Petaloo flowers
Paper Tray Ink black cardstock
MFT Dienamics: Decorative Doily
Gold floral sprays
Ranger Distress Ink: Vintage Photo
Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D Square foams
Glossy Accents
3M ATG adhesive
Hot glue

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Steampunk Spells Easel Card Box with Drawer, Tutorial & updates from me!



Hello blogger friends! Oh how I miss you all! Summertime is a super busy time for us all and just a little over a week ago, my family and I returned from an AMAZING adventure in the Philippines islands!

Here's a peek at some of my views during my 2 week stay there...

Panglao Island Resort and spa... view from the Infinity pool!

Chocolate Hills -- Logan with his finger on one of them. LOL!

Mayon volcano - One of the oldest and active ones, near my Dad's hometown.

A view of Boracay beach from above...

Boracay beach in the morning... love the powder sand beaches and blue waters!

Plantation Bay resort -- One of the 5 man-made salt water lagoons... This is steps from our hotel room...

The Beach at Plantation Bay -- Me and my boys!

It was very difficult to leave the Philippines, but after a little over 2 weeks of this, I was desperately missing my own bed! So that is my little vacation share for ya...

On to my project share for today!

One of my assignments for the Craft and Hobby Association convention in Las Vegas this summer was to create a card for the Graphic 45 booth using the new Steampunk Spells paper collection. I decided to change things up from the traditional A2 card and I created this Easel Card gift box with drawer!

Here are some photos to get you started...


The easel card itself is 5" x 5". I created the box drawer below using heavy weight chipboard and black Recollections cardstock (and LOTS of ScorTape!)



I love my Graphic 45 Metal Staples... Here you'll see I incorporated the Metal Drawer pull, Ornate Metal Key hole and Stamped Metal brads (all product links included below.)








The drawer is the perfect size to store candies, laces, jewelry or other little trinkets...



I created this video tutorial to walk you through the creation of this project, including how to build the drawer from scratch! Enjoy!


One last thing before I go! I want to give a shout out to Sharon for the new, custom design of my blog. I just LOVE the new look and Sharon was AMAZING to work with as we incorporated many custom elements that really speak "Arlene." Thank you so very much, Sharon!! Please check out her website here: http://www.plumroselane.com/ She has nearly every element (including a custom blog signature -- LOVE my new signature!) to make your blog your own! ♥

Have an amazing rest of the week and happy crafting! ♥


Product List:
Steampunk Spells: 6x6 papers, Chipboard, Stickers, Cardstock Banners
Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Keys, Stamped Metal Brads, Metal Tag, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Antique Metal Door Pull
Prima Metal findings (sprockets)
Petaloo flowers
May Art Ribbon
Metal Lion door knocker (Sky Blue Pink)
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares
Heavy Chipboard
Recollections Black Cardstock
Scor Tape
3M ATG Adhesive
Glossy Accents
E6000 glue
Hot glue
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