Some Memorabilia Projects for Teresa Collins Designs

Hi!  It's my day to post on the Teresa Collins Design Team Blog and I thought I'd share my projects here, too!  Cards are my favorite thing to create so of course, that's what I started with this week when I had some time to craft.  I pulled out the Memorabilia collection and got to work! :)  First I made a collage style hello card:

Collage style cards are my favorite!  I love adding the layers and textures one at a time, building up into the look I'm going for.  With this card, I started with a pale blue card base.  Next, I cut a panel of the Document patterned paper and splattered it with mint colored mist.  Once it was dry, I stamped the hot air balloon from the Memorabilia stamp set.  Then I added my doily, folded in half and layered some Memorabilia washi tape over the seam.  I wanted to add some banners next- I chose two, one from the Memorabilia sticker sheet and one from the chipboard elements.  I added the twine next, tying it in a bow.  My last layer was the cute sentiment from the Memorabilia sticker sheet.  I added it to the card front with dimensional adhesive and embellished it with a couple of epoxy dots.  I finished by adding the panel to my card base with dimensional foam adhesive.

Aren't the layers fun?  :)  After I finished my collage style card, I wanted to do something simple.  The banners on the Recorded patterned paper inspired this one:

I cut a panel out of the Recorded patterned paper out so that the banners would run along the top of my card.  I stamped the sentiment (Lots to Say set by Reverse Confetti) in the lower right hand corner using Versamark ink and then embossed it with white embossing powder.  I flicked the panel with white mist and let it dry.  Once it was dry, I lightly sponged white ink around the edges of the card front.  Lastly, I embellished with the Memorabilia epoxy dots.

It's an easy to make card with a big impact I think!

After two cards, I was ready to create something a little different.  I grabbed a clear pillow box from SRM Stickers to decorate- it's the perfect size for a gift card or a small treat:

I started this project with some found items.  I tore a page out of an old book and wrapped it around the center of the pillow box.  Next, I wrapped it with some dark gray yarn.  I cut a heart out of the Quatrefoil patterned paper and added it to the center using dimensional adhesive.  The sentiment banner came next- it's from the Memorabilia die-cut sheet.  Lastly, I embellished it with some of the pretty Memorabilia sequins.  I just love them!

I really enjoyed creating these projects!  The smaller canvas of cards and goodie boxes is perfect- not too much space to fill and so fun to give away!

Thanks for joining me today!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Memorabilia 12x12 papers, Memorabilia Sticker Accessory Sheet, Memorabilia Sequins, Memorabilia Chipboard Elements, Memorabilia Epoxy Dots, Memorabilia Decorative Tape, Memorabilia Die-cut Sheet
Other: Cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Sentiment stamp by Reverse Confetti; Clear pillow box by SRM Stickers; Doily by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Studio Calico and Dylusions

Memorabilia Cards

Today was my day to post on the Teresa Collins Design Team Blog and I thought I'd share here, too!  I used her new Memorabilia collection.  It is so versatile and pretty and I loved working with it!  I love the soft colors and the touch of gold.  It really is perfect for every occasion!  Here is my first card:

To make this card, I first created a card base with white cardstock.  I covered the front with the arrow patterned paper (Snippets).  Next I added a strip of the blue patterned paper ( Quatrefoil) and a bit of the pretty gold glittered scallop trim from the Border Strips.  I tied a bit of twine around it and finished with a bow.  The focal point is a card from the Die Cut Accessories sheet.  I added it to my card using pop-dots for a 3-dimensional look.  To finish the card, I added a few of the fun new Sequins as an accent to the left side of the card.  Aren't they fun!

The second card I have to share would be perfect for a wedding or anniversary:

I started with a white cardbase and covered it with the striped patterned paper (Quotes).  I added a panel of white cardstock to the right side of my card front.  I then added the strips of blue on each side using one of the thinner Border Strips.  I added a strip of the yellow pattered Decorative Tape to the background.

For my focal point, I used the smallest envelope from the Envelopes set.  I die cut two hearts out of patterned paper (Quatrefoil, Quotes) and placed them inside the envelope.  I popped up the blue one with pop-dots and embellished it with the pretty yellow epoxy dots.  I hand wrote 'est. 2013' on the envelope and tied some twine around it for a finished look.  I added it to my card front, just above the yellow tape using pop-dots for a more dimensional look.

My last card features the Memorabelia stamp set!  I enjoyed making this one because it uses the chalkboard technique!  It's one of my favorites! :)

I started with a sand colored card base and covered it with the collaged pattern paper (Damask).  This paper was so pretty on it's own!  I added a gold glittered strip from the Border Strips, trimming it down to the size I needed.  Next, I added a blue label sticker to finish off the background.

I used the stamps to create my focal point.  I chose a nice smooth finished black cardstock from my stash to work with.  I stamped the damask image onto my cardstock with white pigment ink.  I allowed it to dry for a few minutes and then dusted it with my Embossing Buddy.  Next, I stamped the frame and hello stamps using my watermark ink, covered them in white embossing powder, and heat set them with an embossing gun.  You can see the embossing powder gives a crisp white finish to those images.  I cut around the frame next and then went around the edge with a sponge and white ink.  I also dusted over parts of the front with the same sponge so it looks like you erased something.

I embellished my focal point with a gold-rimmed brad, a pretty gold sequin, and a chipboard button from the Decorative Buttons set.  I finished it off with a twine bow and added the entire piece to my card front using pop-dots.

I filmed a quick video on how to create this stamped chalkboard look.  It's so fun to do!  Here's the video:

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Memorabilia Designer Papers, Memorabilia Sequins, Memorabilia Die Cut Accessories, Memorabilia Stamp set, Memorabilia Die-cut Borders, Memorabilia Decorative Tapes, Memorabilia Epoxy Dots, Memorabilia Decorative Brads, Memorabilia Decorative Buttons, Memorabilia Sticky Notes, Memorabilia Envelopes
Other: White ink, white embossing powder, embossing buddy by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Ranger (Dylusionals); Twine by the Twinery; Versamark Ink by Tsukineko; 

Thanks for visiting me today!

-tessa

Teresa Collins Designs New Release- Memorabilia!

Hi again!

Teresa Collins Designs is debuting another new release today!  This one is Memorabilia:

I love this line and can't wait to share some cards I'm working on with you all!!  It's so pretty!  Teresa Collins is giving away the entire line on her blog today- pop over and leave a comment for your chance to win!  You can also check out her latest release from Xyron! :)

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Hope you're having a great day!!  Don't you love all the CHA sneaks this week!!

-tessa