Happy May

So I'm not the BEST at updating my blog. Okay lets face it, I'm HORRIBLE at it! But I thought I would share some projects I created on National Scrapbook Day (which was May 4).

First a layout. This was based off a sketch challenge. I used Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm papers and embellishments. I cut the hexagons in the white cardstock with my silhouette machine and than layered my paper, photo and embellishments on top. I even added a Glittery gold hexagon spot! All the pattern paper (in the hexagons) are attached to the backside of the layout.

 Next, two cards. Again, also using the Dear Lizzy Collection. These were done for a card challenge I hosted on the MemoryWorks message board.

Thanks for stopping by :) Have a GREAT Wednesday!

Thanks For stopping!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by yesterday during the MemoryWorks Blog hop! It was so fun to see all the inspiration from my fellow team members! What a great hop!

More inspiration will be coming from MemoryWorks soon. So stay tuned! Look for a special inspiration surprise in May!

Today I want to share a layout I made for the MemoryWorks Blog and posted it last week.

I created this layout using the NEW Amy Tangerine line - Yes, Please and Tim Holtz Distress Stains! I really wanted to reach out of my comfort zone and make my own layout background.

How Did You Do It?
Quite simple, actually. Get over your fear that you will screw something up. It's just paper ;)

Okay for real.

1. I used a Fancy Pants Design: Stencil Set - Patterns stencil and put temporary adhesive on the backside and stuck it down on my page.
2. Next, I took an embossing ink pad and inked on top of the stencil.
3. I pulled the stencil away and sprinkled (heavily) clear embossing powder over inked areas. I gathered up the excess and returned it to the container.
4. Then I heated it up with my heat gun.
5. Once it cools, I sprayed the paper with water. Excessively (not soaked) but a good 3-5 sprays. 
6. I gathered the distress stain colors I wanted to group together and rubbed them in various areas on the layout. in the center. 
7. Next, I sprayed the layout with water again and than I held up the layout to let the inks run together a little bit. 
8. Finally I placed a paper towel over the top of the inky area and pressed it dry, picking up the excess water/paint. I than (because I'm NOT patient), used my heat gun again to dry it further.

There you have it! It is actually simple. Experiment on cards, scrap paper and tags, if you are afraid to start on a full layout.

Supplies: Amy Tangering: Yes, Please (Theme Set, Flair, Puffy Stickers); Fancy Pants Design: Stencil Set - Patterns; Studio Calico: Thickers - Goodness; Studio Calico: Sun Drifter (Die Cut Shapes, Cardstock Stickers); Wood Veneer - Cameras; Tim Holtz: Distress Stains (Picked Raspberries, Seedless Preserves, Mustard Seed, Evergreen Bough, Spiced Marmalade); Washi Tape; Staple

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great Thursday!!

Lacey

MemoryWorks Spring Blog Hop

Welcome to the Memory Works Spring/Summer Catalog Preview Blog Hop! You have arrived here from Sheri Feypel's Blog. For a complete list of participants or to start from the beginning of the hop please visit the Memory Works blog.

Today, I'll be sharing projects using the NEW Fancy Pants Design's Trendsetter paper line. I love the patterns of these papers and the fun color combination!

Supplies: Fancy Pants - Trend Setter (Theme Set, Tags, Ephemera); Studio Calico Stamp, Washi Tape, Vanilla Cardstock.

I also created a layout! Featuring pictures of my fiance Matt and I. The pictures are from our trip to NYC last summer.

Supplies: Fancy Pants - Trend Setter (Theme Set, Tags, Ephemera, 6x12 Tape Stickers); Fancy Pants: Stencil Set - Patterns; Fancy Pants: Stencil Set - Just Words; Simple Stories: Stamps - SnapShots; Wood Veneers - People; Silhouette Machine (round scallop, bow); Washi; paperclip; Wood Vaneer - Heart.

There will be a *prize for one lucky winner! Leave a comment at each blog you visit along the hop for more chances to win! You have until midnite to leave your comments. Winner will be announced on the Memory Works blog on Thursday, April 18th. *Prize is sponsored by Memory Works.

 Your NEXT Stop is  Rosann Elliott.


Happy Hopping!

It's coming...

Join me and the MemoryWorks TeamWorks team on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 for a Spring Blog hop! Check out projects created with NEW products that MemoryWorks is carrying in their NEW Spring Catalog! You won't want to miss the overload of inspiration!

Lovey Dovey

I don't often make a lot of "Valentine" layouts because most layouts I make are of Matt & I anyway. But I saw the BasicGrey - True Love papers and knew it was a perfect match for other PINK paper I had at home. And I came up with the layout below.

With a heart punch, I punched out hearts of various pink pattern papers I had in my stash and adhered them to a cream background. I add these to the BasicGrey True Love paper line that I recently purchased. I also added some of my die cuts to the page.

I didn't stop there. I also created a few cards with these papers. The first 2 cards are mini cards (3" x 4"). These are also for sale in my Etsy shop.

 This card is a 4.25" x 5.5" card. I used a wood grain embossing folder on the base of the card.

Thanks for checking out my projects I created this weekend! :)

Crafty Time

Between wedding planning, desiging for the studio and MemoryWorks assignments, I do find some crafty time. Here are two layouts I've made recently.

Sunny San Diego

Supplies Used: Echo Park - Documented, Silhouette Machine (dies by Silhouette and me), Hero Arts Stamp, Studio Calico Wood Speech Bubbles - Yearbook, Ribbon

Last summer Matt & I went to NYC, Matt took classes and I hung out. We got to see his brother, sister in law and niece. I love this picture of Maya holding hands with her Uncle Matt in NYC.

Supplies: Simple Stories - Fabulous, Silhouette Machine, Studio Calico Wood Snowflakes - Wonderland, Buttons, Flowers, Tag, Mist

More crafty things to come in the next few weeks. I'll share some images from my Simple Stories Sn@p album I designed and taught a class on this past weekend at my local scrapbook store - K & Krafts and I hope to work on some Valentine cards, layouts, and other fun items. Thanks for stopping by!

TeamWorks 2013 - Introductions

I'm so excited to kick off this blog hop and serve as the Design Team Leader again in 2013! Sheri & I are both excited and ready for an amazing year with the rest of the team. There are some new and old faces that will bring a lot of fantastic inspiration to the MemoryWorks consultants and to the scrapbooking community!

We are sharing projects that we submitted when we tried out for the 2013 team. This is a chance for you to get to know our different styles and get to know us!! So here we go!

Happy & Engaged (Layout)

Supplies: Crate Paper: On Trend (Theme Set, Chipboard Accents, Tape Stickers); Technique Tuesday Stamp; Studio Calico Stamp; Lily Bee Design: ABC Stickers - Persnickety (white); Die Cuts (2 Arrows - by me; Heart Border (Silhouette); Petaloo Flower; Letter Stickers (Happy); AC Cardstock - Vanilla

Hello There (Card)

Supplies: Lily Bee Design - Persnickety (Theme Set, Cardstock Stickers); Studio Calico Stamp; Twine; Paperclip; Craftworkscards - Candi

Brothers (Altered Project)

Supplies: Echo Park - Documented (Theme Set); 7 Gypsies - Black Solo Shadow Box Tray; Studio Calico - Camera Wood Veneer; Die Cut (Brothers, designed by me), Chipboard - Tree, Arrow; Small Clothes Pin, Small Bottle Cap; Technique Tuesday (Love Stamp); Canvas Tag; Buttons

Lacey Igo | Team Leader                       
Lacey has been a member of the TeamWorks team since 2007 and a consultant with MemoryWorks since November 2005. She has been scrapbooking since 2000; but has dabbled in many crafts since a young age including sewing and stamping (thanks to her mom). Lacey reside in Moorhead, MN (which she thinks is the coldest place on earth) with her fiance Matt. In the fall of 2011, she went back to school getting her 2nd BFA in Graphic Design at the Academy of Arts University. In her spare time when she is not doing school work (or working), Lacey loves scrapbooking, photography, knitting / crocheting items for her Etsy site, dancing, running, and marketing for a local dance company and studio. Some of Lacey’s favorite products that MemoryWorks carries are Simple Stories, Crate Paper and Ranger Distress Inks. She is thrilled to be on the MemoryWorks TeamWorks and be able to guide and lead the team once again this year.

Your NEXT stop is Sheri Feypel's Blog! 

Head over to check out her FABULOUS projects! If you started here, be sure to head to the MW Blog for all the links to each 2013 Team Member (or if you get lost).

Holiday Cards

Here are the remaining cards I made for the 30 Days, 30 Cards - MemoryWorks Challenge!

There you have it! Come by tomorrow for my December Daily Album!

Cards, cards and MORE cards!

I thought I'd share the rest of the cards I created for the November Card Challenge - Day 1 of 2. I will share some today and some tomorrow.

Check back tomorrow for more cards!!

More Cards - 30 Days, 30 Cards!

I'm back on this lovely Monday with more cards and sketches from the 30 Days, 30 Cards MemoryWorks Event!!

Day 8: Hosted by Christine

Sketch from Retro Sketches

This one actually to me awhile to really come up with a good concept. The sketch seemed easy enough, but I was just not getting inspired by my products. Than I received the November 2012 MemoryWorks Express Kit and inspiration hit!

Supplies: MW November Express Kit (Lily Bee Design, My Mind's Eye); My Mind's Eye - Stamp; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Mowed Lawn.

Day 9: Hosted by Kim

I love the Echo Park This & That Christmas line. I'm sure I have mentioned that. I just really am in love with the traditional holiday colors paired with brown and cream and the images are just so sweet!

Supplies: Echo Park - This & That Christmas (6x6 Paper Pad; Stickers); Twine

Day 10: hosted by Rosann
I had the pleasure of having lunch with Rosann when I was visiting NYC this past summer! Make sure you check out her blog for more inspiration.

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I love the simplicity of this sketch. Yesterday was a Holiday Openhouse at my local scrapbook store. Of course I attended. And bought this adorable Sizzix embossing folder with snowmen! how cute! The cool thing about this embossing die, it came with 3 other embossing folders and a Christmas Tree die cut!

Supplies: MW November Express Kit; Petaloo Flower; Studio Calico: Mister Huey Mist - Society; Sizzix: Snowman Set; stickles: Crystal

Day 11: Hosted by Rosann

Source - Unknown

Again, with this card I was inspired by the MemoryWorks Express Kit for November.

Supplies: MW Express Kit - November 2012; Lily Bee Design: Christmas Cheer Index Cards; BasicGrey - Aspen Frost (Metal Flair); Echo Park: This & That Christmas (6x6 Paper pad); Unity Stamp Co / Simple Stories - Merry & Bright stamp

Hope this gave you a little more inspiration today!! It's never too early to start making holiday cards! Join in the fun on the MemoryWorks Blog!! Stop by today, as I'm hosting day 12!!

Happy Monday and Card making!