2 Cards, 1 Stencil, Clear Patriotic FUN!

Hello my friends, it is Pinky today and I am LOVING this Creating Made Easy June 2017 Kit which made me really excited for the 4th of July!

I made a Mini Album, a Layout, and 2 cards, and I STILL have enough left to make 3 more cards, 2 more layouts and a wall hanging....yes I do! #DropTheMic

 Now if you are wondering what to do with the fantastic Layering Stencil in the June 2017 Kit,then you need to order it and check out the project Instructions included in the kit. Which comes with step by step instructions for the cards AND a Mini Album! 

Plus if you check out the Clear Scraps blog and page, I created a step by step video for these Layering Stencils, so check out both websites, we have been working hard to create fun projects that are easy for you to not only follow along with, but use them as a jumping off point to create your own!

The June Kit comes with 2 acrylic sheets, you can create many cards or beautiful layouts, plus so much more, check out the KIT and grab it before it's gone. 

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=June2017kitclub

Happy weekend friends, love to you all. 

Clear Scraps Mixed Media Layering Stencil Video Tutorial

Happy Thursday friends, I have a fun video tutorial to share today because 

everyone is asking how to use the new Layering Stencils from Clear Scraps. 

I made this Steampunk Hot Air Balloon Tag using some mixed media techniques. 

If nothing else it will give you an idea of how to use these super cool stencils!

Here is the video, pardon my clumsiness! LOL

Have a fantastic crafty day friends!

Pet Love Photography

Morning friends, I wanted to share this project today

because my son who is now 13 is really showing his eye for

photography and he loves to snap pets. He is 100% an animal lover

and I know he sees things I do not.

He took these pictures at my friends house while we were

visiting one day. I sent them to my email and had them printed. 

After looking at the I decided to make a project with them as well. 

The first thing I reached for was a Clear Scraps Clipboard. 

Not everyone has scrapbooks, so these make incredible gifts for 

the person who loves art but doesn't have a scrapbook. 

I left it clear because I like the effect and I used the 12" Arrow Heart Mascil from

Clear Scaps on the back with some teal Krylon spray paint to create the hearts 

 I used some Jillibean Soup papers and stickers I got on clearance for the rest. 

Such a fun heartfelt project to create with my son. 

He sees that I respect his work and I can share with our friend.

Hope your Wednesday is beautiful friends. 

Much love- Pinky

Neon Rainbow Tag? Yes Please!

Hey there again! THREE days in a row, I am getting my crafty groove back! :)

This is my tag for March using the new Clear Scraps Tag Album & Tag Box Set from the 2016 CHA Release!

I was really feeling the rainbow, neon vibe so I decided to experiment and make a very colorful tag for the month.

For this take I used four different alcohol inks which I dropped onto the back of the tag from the Tag Album after removing the protective film. Then I allow it to dry.I tamped it with a dabber to spread it all out. 

After it dried completely I used a very light yellow spray paint (Krylon) to paint over and make it more opaque. 

You will never guess what I used for the Clear Scraps Butterfly Mixers?! I used nail polish, yes regular old nail polish. They were sitting by my craft table the I thought the colors would go so well, so I removed the protective film from the backs of the butterflies, then I coated each one in nail polish and set it aside to dry while I created the stamped sentiment. 

Now I tried to stamp on the tag directly but the color wasn't as bright as I wanted, so I used nail polish remover and removed the stamped image and stamped it on paper. Then distressed it with StazOn green inks. 

I used a vivid green ribbon for the top after everything tried up nicely and yes it takes some time, but it was worth it, changing techniques. 

I hope you enjoyed my project today, it was a fun experiment!

Have a wonderful Thursday friends...

Spring...It's Coming Right?

Hey there friends, I know it's the dead of winter, which

I enjoy all seasons but I had a lot of fun creating this Brand New Release

for CHA 2016, the Vertical Expressions by Clear Scraps. 

They have WINTER and SUMMER as well of course. 

For those one I used one of the new Mascil/Stencils and painted on the

front of it with Krylon. On the back I graduated the paint in several colors. 

I also added the Butterfly Mixers from Clear Scraps. I love spray painting shit!

Krylon is definitely my GO TO. 

I have fodun spray paint to be so versatile for crafting 

in the scrapbooking world. I am not sure why more people don't

try it? I mean it works great on scrapbook paper too, it

never been the papers, and you can do cool designs. 

Some of the mists and sprays end up drinking everything...not spray paint! 

This is the BOMB! LOL I am so on it. 

Happy Monday friends. 

Stenciled Canvas Gift Bag Tutorial!

Yes, I am still crafting! LOL 

Since the divorce, it is so difficult to blog consistently, 

working and taking care of two boys by myself just limits my time.

I wish I had more blog time, I will try in 2016. 

So this is a project I created for publication and here is a photo tutorial for it.

Modeling Paste:

Mica Powder:

CLEAR SCRAPS STENCIL!

A little spray paint on the edges and viola! :) 

Beautiful Gift Holder Idea!

Not Your Usual Layout Idea!

Hey there friends, I have a layout with my sweet boy Gage.

For this unusual layout I used a Clear Scraps

 XL Shape base which I stenciled the corners with 

Modeling Paste, then spray painted the entire thing GOLD with Krylon.

Not your usual layout style I know, but I love it. 

It's my sweet Gage and his the picture shows the struggle in his eyes. 

Gosh I love this kid. This one was published in SNA in July.

Mason Jar Recipe Album With Burlap

After a week of I am thrilled to be back. 

I had to take a little break mentally for my kids and court. :)

Anyways it is September 1st and time for a new kit which means NEW projects!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/september2015main.htm

 I created this Mason Jar Recipe Album using the kit and it is the featured project
which means that every kit will include instructions.

I love the burlap and all the amazing goodness in this kit, you have

to check it out whether you love scrapbooking or mixed media.

I hope you love this project as much as I had fun making it. 

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/september2015main.htm

Dress Form Bookmarks w/Alcohol Inks

Oh it is HUMP DAY!

I actually have been crafting and I have a full tutorial

for these Dress Form Bookmarks using Alcohol Inks and Krylon Spray Paint

over on the Clear Scraps blog:

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/csaedressform.htm

They were so much fun to make and a fun gift too, especially for back to school. 

I even love the earth tone colors and how you can change them using 

 the same color ink but different spray paint. 

Hope you enjoy my friends...
Have a beautiful day. 

Down By The Sea Sailboat Album!

Hey there, I can't believe it's already Thursday. 

I thought I would share this cool CLEAR Sailboat Album I made. 

I left it clear  but used Krylon spray paint on the cover with 

Clear Scraps stencils. 

 Of course the album is Clear Scraps as well, I love the shaped albums.

 The textured water is Gesso and Mica Powder. 

Such a fun piece. 

You can grab the album here

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/csaboat.htm

Acrylic Branch Necklace

It's Monday and the first day of school, I think I am in mourning! LOL

I sure love having my kids close by, but it will give me more crafty time

for sure! I created this Branch Necklace using the August Kit. 

I cut the Clear Scraps Border into a manageable size and 

coated it with a Bronze Pearl Pen, then I sealed it with Goosebumps spray 

I love the effect, such a beautiful kit!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=August2015main

Gesso Fun With The Latest Kit!

Hey there friends, I can't believe it's August and time for school again this week. 

So sad our summer is over, but happy I have so many photos to scrap!

This is a layout I created using the August Kit from Creating Made Easy.

It's actually the feature in the kit so each kit will have 

full instructions on how to create this layout and more!

For this one I used Gesso and paint and I love the results. 

Grab your kit before it's gone!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=August2015main

Happy Monday friends. :)