The Last Wedding Album Pages

I did it!! I am finally done with the wedding album for my friends! :) These are my last pages. Well, one of them is the last pages, the other is a redo of a set of pages. Now all that is left is to do the journaling, but that is the easy part.

These are the last pages I created. They will come just before the "Happily Ever After" page, which you can see here. This one is a clean and simple layout, but I really, really like this one. I was going to add more to it, but nothing felt right and I just kept coming back to the simple one. The floral background cardstock is from the Formal Affair Stack by DCWV and the wood cardstock is from the Tahiti Beach Stack by DCWV. The strips of the wood cardstock are cut at 6"x12" and matted with some teal cardstock cut at 6 1/4"x12." The photos are all 3 1/2"x5" and matted with teal cardstock cut 1/8" larger than the photos. I used Type Candy to cut the "so," "in," "with," "you," using Cricut Craft Room the weld them, and Sweethearts for the "love." I covered "love" with tropical tangerine Stickles and finished it off with some dark coral pearls and teal gems.

I redid the "Here Comes the Bride" layout. You can see the original layout here. It wasn't bad, but as I was going through the whole album I just didn't like the look of it and felt it didn't fit in. I kept the title, just cut it in different colors and kept the flowers, I pulled them off the old layout. Here is the new layout I created:

The pearl patterned cardstock is from the Formal Affair Stack by DCWV. All the photos are 3 1/2"x5" except the one on the far right, it is 4"x6." I matted all the vertical photos with teal cardstock cut 1/8" larger. The largest one also has a coral layer that is 4 1/4"x6 1/4." I did not mat either of the horizontal photos. The title is from Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art and is covered with glossy accents. I had the title saved in my Gypsy from the old layout, so I was able to cut it easily. I added the flowers from the old layout, which are from Prima and are covered in Tatter Angels Glimmer Mist. I then used Cricut Craft Room and the digital cartridge Sea Shells to cut the two shells. I covered the darker part of the shell in smoky quartz glitter by Martha Stewart and then covered the shells with glossy accents.

Here Comes the Bride

I got another double layout done for my friends' wedding album. Again, both of these are 12"x12" layouts. The background paper is from the Photo Real Stack by DCWV. All the photos are 3 1/2"x5." I used a 12"x5 1/4" strip of striped cardstock from DCWV to mat the three photos on left side of the left page. I matted that strip of cardstock with a piece of turquoise cardstock cut at 12"x5 1/2." The other photo on the left page (which is me, by the way) is matted with the turquoise cardstock. The labels below that photo are cut using the labels 4 die, a Nestabilities die by Spellbinders. I used two chipboard shells from Tattered Angels that I covered in crushed shells Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. I then use Life is a Beach to cut the hibiscus flower, which is adhered with pop-dots. I sprayed some Prima flowers with coral reef Glimmer Mist and adhered a brad in the center that is covered with lagoon Stickles, I then adhered them to the spaces between the three photos. On the right page I matted the three top photos with a piece of 12"x5 1/4" piece of turquoise cardstock. I used more Prima flowers in between these three photos as well, two large ones sprayed with turquoise blue Glimmer Mist and two small ones sprayed with coral reef Glimmer Mist and a brad covered in lagoon Stickles. I matted the final photo a second time with glittery orange cardstock. I used my Gypsy to weld letters from Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art to create my "Here Comes the Bride" title. I used both the shadow and regular feature. It is adhered using pop-dots and covered with glossy accents. I finished off this page using more chipboard shells that are covered in sand Glimmer Mist. Slowly, but surely finishing this wedding album. I can't wait until my friends see it!

Without End

This is a 5"x5" card. I used a shimmery red cardstock from Core'dinations for the card base. I actually created the rose background paper. I used my Cricut, Gypsy, Wild Card and Cricut gel pens to draw it out. The image is from Wild Card, it is using the icon feature of the cartridge. I sized it with my Gypsy to fit my card. I then used one of the Cricut gel pens to draw out the image for some patterned background paper. I cut a strip of the same shimmery red cardstock and used an EK Success border punch on it. I wrapped it with some white ribbon and adhered it to the card base. The heart is from George and Basic Shapes. I embossed the red layer with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I then punched a hole in the heart and put a white brad in it. This created a flap that swivels at the brad. I stamped the sentiment on the front of the card and also on the inside of the heart in black ink. The sentiments are from Scrappy Moms Stamps. I also added some doodling to the inside of the heart with the same gel pen I used to draw my roses. I attached the heart to the card using some foam tape. I finished off the card with some Stickles on the brad and pearls along the border. I made this for the following challenges:

• 365 Cards: "Day 103" - create a flap on your card


• BBTB2: roses


• Clean & Simple: sketch #194

Adorable Octopus

This cute little card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used dark purple for the base, then cut some glittery green cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" for the next layer. I used the same dark purple again, it is cut at 5"x3 3/4" and my final layer, the patterned green cardstock, is 4 3/4"x3 1/2." I cut a strip of dark purple cardstock at 1 1/2"x5" and a strip of the purple polka dot cardstock at 1 1/4"x5." I stamped my sentiment on the polka dot cardstock. The sentiment stamp is from Fiskars. The adorable little octopus was a $1 stamp that I got at JoAnns a couple of years ago, I believe that it is from Studio g. I stamped the octopus on the purple polka dot cardstock, minus her face, then cut her out. I gave her a Peachy Keen face instead. I used the Everyday Character Face Parts to create her face. I colored in the whites of her eyes with a white gel pen and used some purple chalk to give her some blush. I also used a green gel pen to color the accents on her tentacles. I used Mother's Day Boquet to cut the flower she is wearing. I cut it at .625," and I used my Gypsy to be able to cut it at this size. I added a green gem to the center of the flower, then attached her to the card with pop-dots. Nice and simple, but super adorable!

I made this for the following challenges:

• Cupcake Inspirations: cupcake photo
• 365 Cards: "Day 95" - sketch
• Cooking with Cricut: flowers
• Peachy Keen: "just cards"
• The Friday Mashup: scraps of patterned paper (all the patterned papers were scraps I found in my stash)

American Pride

I decided to make a layout using a picture that was taken of my husband and me at the airport when he got home from Kuwait. I actually got to meet him at the gate, which was so great! He was the first one off the plane, which surpised those of us waiting for him. I noticed him first, jumped up and ran to hug him. This picture was taken seconds after that. However, due to my continuing computer problems the picture was printed on the printer we have attached to our desktop and is not meant for photos. My photo printer is in my craft room and I use it with my laptop, which is still out of commission. So, the photo is not the greatest due to the printer, but when I get my computer figured out I will print out a better copy. The photo in there now at least gives you an idea of what I wanted to do with this layout. I adhered it with removable adhesive so that I can take it out when I get the better picture printed.

This layout was made following the current sketch at Stuck On U Sketches. As soon as I saw the sketch I started getting ideas about what I wanted to do with it! :) I am pleased with how it all turned out. It is a 12"x12" layout, that I am actually going to put in a shadowbox and hang on my wall. I used Elegant Edges to create the label in the background. The shimmery blue layer was cut using the shadow feature at 10." The white layer was also cut using the shadow feature, but at 9 1/2." The glittery red layer was cut regularly at 9 1/2." I then placed it where I wanted it on the left hand side of the page and trimmed it along the edge of the page. The smaller, trimmed-off piece was placed on the right hand side of the page. The photo is 4"x6" and I matted it with three layers that are all 1/4" larger than the previous layer. I used Ribbons and Rosettes to create my three rosettes. The two smaller ones were cut at 1 1/2" and the larger one was cut at 2." The title was cut using Stand and Salute, as were all three stars that are in the center of the rosettes. I added faded jeans Stickles to the title and all the blue pieces on my project (except the title) were inked with faded jeans Distress Ink. I used three layers of pop-dots to raise up my blue rosette and one layer of pop-dots for the smaller striped rosette. I cut a tag from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More, using my Gypsy to size it to fit the stamp, from some white cardstock and cut one that was 1/4" larger from blue cardstock. I then used some pearlescent poppy ink by Tsukineko to stamp my sentiment, which is from Scrappy Moms Stamps. My shimmery blue paper is from DCWV, the glittery red paper is from Core'dinations, the white paper is from The Paper Company and all the patterned papers are from Paper Pizzazz.

I made this for the following challenges:

• Fantabulous Cricut: red and Memorial Day
• Stuck On U Sketches: layout sketch

Hummingbird Clock

Well, I have been having some computer difficulty, okay it's more like computer failure. My computer froze on me the other day and now it won't even boot up. It is slightly frustrating to say the least. I am using my husband's computer to check email, but I don't have access to my normal stuff. I hope we get this computer thing figured out...soon!

I got some crafting in this afternoon and made a clock for my new craft room. We are remodling our basement and in doing so I get a new craft room, which is exciting. It is slow going, but we are working on it so I know it is coming. Anyway, this is the clock that I will hang on my wall. My current craft room doesn't have one, so this will be nice. I got the clock at Target, it was on clearance for about $3. I then used Art Nouveau to spruce it up a bit. The numbers are all cut at 1" and I used my Gypsy to weld the 10, 11, & 12. The hummingbird is cut at 5." I popped up the wing and used a purple pearl for the eye.

Plumbing

My husband came in from the garage earlier today with a tool box and announced that he wanted me to make some labels for it. The box contains his plumbing supplies (or some of them at any rate) and he wanted it labeled so that he would know what is inside. I asked him where he wanted the labels and if he had any preferences for them. All he wanted was something on the top and one of the ends so that he can identify it quickly. Well, here is what I came up with:

This is my first time using vinyl. I have had a bunch of vinyl for a while, but have just never used it. I thought it would work a lot better than using paper and covering it with tape or something. I think it turned out really well, and even better...my husband thought it was awesome!

I used Birthday Bash for the word "plumbing," which I welded with my Gypsy, and Handy Man for the pipe wrench.

"B"ee Wall Decor

Wow...it has been about a week and a half since I last posted a project! School has been taking up so much of my free time. I have had a lot of tests recently for my EMT class and I have been working on all my skills necessary for passing the national registry exam. I am nervous about it, but I have been doing well, so I think I will be okay. I have two more weeks of classes, then I will be done and hopefully able to craft and post more regularly. I have really missed crafting on a regular basis. Anyways, that aside, here is the project I made today:

I have been wanting to make something like this for a long time now. I just didn't have an exact idea in mind. All I knew was that I wanted our monogram, the letter "B" and some bees. Well, the challenges at Bitten by the Bug 2 and My Sheri Crafts were the perfect incentive I needed to create my wall decor. I used a patterned background paper, but wanted a little more texture and definition behind my features, so I created a honeycomb background using Garden Soup and my Gypsy. The letter "B" is cut at 8," the bee on the lower left is 4" and the bee on the upper right is cut at 3 1/2." I used a lot of pop-dots and foam adhesive for my bees. I then put it in a white shadowbox frame and hung it on my wall. I love it and so does my husband!

Supplies used:

• Patterned paper: K&Company
• Cardstock: Core'dinations and The Paper Company
• Cartridges: Letter Envy - letter "B," Art Noveau - bees, Garden Soup - honeycomb

I made this for the following challenges:

• BBTB2: bumble bee or ladybug
• My Sheri Crafts: monogram

Wedding Day

My mother-in-law needed a wedding card for this weekend, so I decided to use a couple of challenges to help me create one for her. Now I just hope she likes it, although it is more important that the bride and groom like it!

The card is 5"x7." I used a white cardstock for the base, rounded the corners, then added a silver layer with rounded corners. The black frame is from Elegant Edges, using the oblong frame feature. I used my Gypsy to size it to fit the card perfectly. I used a piece of striped cardstock from the Formal Affair Stack by DCWV to layer inside the frame. My bride and groom are from the Wedding cartridge, cut at 4." I embossed the black layer with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I adhered them to the card with some foam tape and gave the bride a pearl necklace. For the sentiment, I used Cindy Loo and the frame feature to create the label. I stamped my sentiment, which is from My Pink Stamper, and added some silver Stickles to the flourish and glossy accents to the frame. I added some sheer ribbon under the frame and used pop-dots to adhere it all to the card. I matted the inside of the card with black, silver and white. I cut a 1" flourish from Cindy Loo, using the border feature and covered it with silver Stickles. I then stamped my sentiment, which is by Rubber Stampede.

I made this for the following challenges:

• BBTB2: "Cindy Loo" - any flourish
• Cardz TV: "Cricut Cardz Challenge" - frame
• 365 Cards: "Day 26" - peace, love, and happiness

Lucky Shamrock

I have a nice and simple St. Patrick's Day card for you today. I created a 4"x4" easel card. I embossed the white layer with the Argyle embossing folder. I wrapped it with some green ribbon and tied it off in a knot. I used Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More for the tag. I used my Gypsy to size it for the stamp, it came out to 0.8"x1 3/4." The stamp is from Scrappy Moms Stamps and I heat embossed it with some shimmery green embossing powder. I also inked the edge of the tag with some green ink. I used another Scrappy Moms Stamp for the inside sentiment. I finished off the card with a little bit of bling on both the senitment and the shamrock.

I made this card for the following challenges:

• 365 Cards: "Day 4" - sketch
• My Sheri Crafts: easel card with a shamrock
• Scrappy Moms Stamps: use a tag