Mini Album Swaps (FB Group) Chipboard Swap

Hi Everyone,

WOW has a month gone by already?  Well I am 34 weeks along and counting down to her arrival. I have been afflicted with every illness that has gone around in the last 8 months and have been feeling miserable.  Just got finished with the flu and I am glad to see it go.  This kid will be immune to everything under the sun!!

Anywho.  I joined in a partner swap over at Mini Album Swaps Group on FB and this was a chipboard mini swap.  So today I am sharing with you the album I made for my partner.  I pray she likes it.  She didn't have anything in particular that she wanted, it was my choice, but she did same she loves pinks of all shades; so here is the mini.

Lots of Photos: You have been warned!!

Front Cover

First 2 page spread

Left

Right

Journal Spot

Right side close up

2nd page layout spread

Left

Journal Spot pull out (pearls)

Right

3rd layout spread

Left

Right

4th layout spread

Flip up photo mats with a journaling spot

Left

Right

5th layout spread

Left

Right

Back cover

What I used...
~ Recollections™ Necessities Chipboard Kit, Small
~ My Mind's Eye™ The Best Of Lost & Found™ Paper Pad
~ Michael's $1.50 flowers
~ Trico Pink Roses
~ Clear Wink of Stella
~ Clock from Oriental Trading
~ Pink Vellum Letter Stickers
~ Fiskars Pop-up Punch - Butterfly
~ Miss Elizabeth's Vellum Letter Stickers
~ Flat Back Pearls from eBay
~ Lace Trim
~ Pink Washi Tape
~ Michael's $1.50 "You Are Loved" wooden stamp
~ Michael's $1.50 pink flat back pearls
~ Michael's $1.50 pink daisy flowers
~ Recollections™ Signature Floral Embellishments, Holly Leaves
~ Sheer Ribbon
~ Autumn Leaves Journaling Spot Stamp
~ Recollections® Vellum Paper Pack
~ Tiddly Inks Digital Stamp "Sow seeds of Love..."
~ Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad-Victorian Velvet

SOC Altered Picture Frame Mini Album and Our Love Bug Introduction

Hi Everyone,

So with today being Thanksgiving I thought I would share with you a very special SOC project. This one is dear to me because it reminds me how truly blessed I am.  I was diagnosed with PCOS a long time ago and was told that I wouldn't be able to get pregnant naturally. That I would need medical assistance if I ever want children.  Last Thanksgiving I found out that I was pregnant.  This Thanksgiving she is four (4) months young, beautiful and healthy; Praise God!!

Some months ago I went to perusing my local Michael's and saw this really pretty picture frame and instantly had a great idea to take the frame and make a mini album out of it, so I picked up a couple of frames.  I started this project and then I put it down again.  Not sure if it was the tiredness from pregnancy or the fussy cutting, or maybe it was a combination of the two. Whatever it was, I walked away from the project.

Then I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl and crafting came to a near standstill.  A few weeks ago I picked the project back up and was inspired once again and this time I finished it.

I love, love, love how this came out!!  Oh, and introducing the star in this album, our Lil' Love Bug, Rebekah...

Up close and personal...

The back of the album...

Just pull the ribbon to open the album...

 I might go back and spritz the flowers with a little Lindy's but otherwise I really like it. I have this frame hanging up at work on my cubicle/desk wall.  I attached black card stock to the frame and turned it into an accordion mini album.  I admit the 2x3 pics are a little dark because I printed them on the printer at work and couldn't adjust the settings, but I am going to print them through Walmart or Snapfish and then put them in.

There are many different options to choose for a hanging or put a stand on the back, but I chose the ribbon.

This project came out so well I can't wait to do it again.  So there you  have it.

I have never known such bliss as much as being a Mom.  I am truly blessed!!  Thanksgiving is so much more meaningful this year.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

Kelli


What I used…
~Michael's $1.50 bin frame
~G45 Ladies Diary 6x6 pad
~Recollections Black Card Stock
~Ranger Black dabber paint
~Butterfly Punches
~Glossy Accents
~Straight pins
~Acrylic Beads
~Studio G Flat Back Pearls
~Trico Roses in Peach
~Recollections Roses in Ivory

Cutting Edge Magaine DT Project - Money Envelope Project

Hi All,

As i was going through a list of al the projects that I have created blogs for I came across some posts that I had not shared.  This is one of them...


Hi Everyone,

Yes I know it has been a bit over a week since I have posted but a lot has transpired.  First, I GOT A GAZELLE!!!!  I am super excited!  And it is up and running.  It took a minute to do because I was facing opposition I needed a new/used computer so that it would not interferre with the main PC that Hubs uses to work on.  So got that squared away, finally, and I AM IN LOVE.. This is a beautiful machine and I am looking for things to cut.  :D  I have been working on projects in the meantime though.

Today I am showing a project with a wedding theme.  Being that wedding season is upon us.  I love everything about weddings except for the family drama ;).  Never the less, after purchasing the engagement present or bridal shower gift or the wedding gift for the happy couple, we tend to also give the newlyweds a bit of cash to help them start their new life.  And that is where the money holder comes in.  Instead of just giving a card I used my beautiful Gazelle, a phrase from Ms Kate Cuttables and a file from My Grafico to create this Money Envelope.  I love how this came out.  The file is set to be used as a vertical pocket.

I wanted to add a BIG sentiment so I cut the flap down just a bit so it matched the other side, glued it all together and viola!  I adore this project. Quick and easy and perfect.  This can be used for other occasions than just a wedding day but I just love how it came out.

I added some Distress ink to the letters to help them stand out and not blend into that beautiful lace.

What I used...

Cut Files: (envelope) My Grafico, (sentiment) Miss Kate Cuttables
Patterned Paper: (Autumn Leaves) Bellisimo
Ink: (Tim Holtz) Victorian Velvet
Embellishments:  (Trico) Burgundy and Ivory Mulberry roses, Fabric roses
(Recollections) Metal key 
(Ebay) Flat-back pearls
(Dress-It-Up) Vintage buttons 
(Bridal) Stamens 
(Offray) ribbon
(Luv Unlimited) Antique Style Lace

Scraps of Color: National Stationery Week Project

Hello Everybody,

So May 20-23 is National Stationery Week and in honor of this week I have created a stationary pack filled with postcards ready to mail. And since May 4-10 is national postcard week and May is National Transportation Month, it all works together (postcards have to get to their destinations somehow right? -  Okay I may be stretching it on this one but you get my point).  Anywho here is my project.

I really like how this project came out.  The postcards are 4x6 and can be easily mailed with a postcard stamp. And I love the paper.  I printed some digi paper from Far Far Hill and found quotes online.  I added some other embellies to complete the project.  So there you have it.  I can't wait to mail off my postcards and I have plans to use some of my scrap pieces to make more postcards.  

I want to encourage you all to mail a postcard, write a letter, send a card...Handwriting is beautiful. :D

Kelli


What I used...
~Far Far Hill Digital Paper
~Lace from my stash
~Vintage Buttons
~Silk Roses
~Mulberry Flowers
~Recollections Swirl Rhinestones
~Recollections Cream Card Stock