Christmas Memories 2013

Hey there! I know Thanksgiving is just around the corner and here I am posting Christmas crafts.  Well I'm here to tell you the earlier you start the better.  Now is the perfect time to start creating the base of your Christmas memory book.  That way soon as December rolls around you will be ready to jump right in and start creating those holiday memories.

So, let's get started on what I created.

This year I decided to create a non-traditional Christmas memory book, non-traditional in look and in color.  I want a more vintage look for my book this year.

To get started, I first cut a sheet of acetate to size.  This is done to protect the different layers of my flourish pocket as I begin to distress it.

Here I began covering only the flourish section of the pocket with a liquid adhesive.

After this section is evenly and completely covered with adhesive, start sprinkling glitter of your choice.  Be sure to add a heavy coat of glitter to guarantee good coverage.

Next, I applied light molding paste mixed with TH reinkers.  First be sure each section is completely dry before moving on to add another medium.  For the color, I actually mixed two different ink colors until I was satisfied with the outcome.

Each flourish pocket has a loop hole at the top, this is a great feature as you have the option of threading ribbon, twine, wire, etc through the opening.  I chose to use seam binding and create a double bow.  Using a safety pin, thread the pin though the ribbon, then thread it though the loop.  After this is done tie your bow.

Add tags, metal embellishments, mini pine cones and there you have it.  A very vintage looking distressed flourish pocket.  I just love the stitching that shows through the stencil.

So while you are finalizing those Thanksgiving plans, take a few minutes to pull out those Linnie Blooms canvas shapes, patterned paper and mediums then get a head start on creating a Christmas album.  These also make for great gifts.

To keep up with how I complete my Christmas memories album, please visit my blog here.  On my blog starting December 1st I will begin sharing (weekly) how I complete each page until December 31st.  I hope this has inspired you to get started on your holiday albums.

Until next time

Kisha 

Altered Journal Video

Hello there and happy Friday eve!  This is Kisha here with a DT video to share with you.  Today I'm going to share with you a journal I've altered incorporating Linnie Blooms canvas pennants and butterfly shapes.  Linnie's canvas shapes are so much fun to create with! The canvas accepts mixed media/distressing so very well, which allows for easy designing on layouts, canvas boards, cards, tags, etc.  The creative possibilities are almost endless when incorporating these canvas shapes to your creations.

Please take a look at my video below as I share with you how I created my journal.  Hope you enjoy!

Feeling inspired?  Click on over to Linnie Blooms Shop and fill your basket full of canvas goodness.

I hope you are feeling inspired to create with canvas.  Have a wonderful and creative weekend!

          Kisha

Meet the Designers - Kisha Norfleet-Walton

Hello everyone, I'm so excited about being a designer for Linnie Blooms. Being a part of her very first DT is such an awesome pleasure. I am married with children (LOL), born and raised in Alabama. I'm the mother of two wonderful young men, one of which is currently serving our country in the Navy; my youngest is entering the 8th grade (boy how time flies). My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is my VERY BEST friend and truly the best husband a crafter could ever have, mega supportive. My hobbies include scrapbooking, card making, sewing, beading, gardening and shopping. My passion is all wrapped up in mixed media...I LOVE IT! You haven't created until your fingers have been colorfully glued. You can view my various creations on my blog Creating Memories on Paperwww.kisewfab.blogspot.com Hope you enjoy!