Day 7: 30 Days, 30 Cards

Hi everyone and welcome to Day 7 of our 30 Days, 30 Cards.  I am happy to be here to show you another card idea.  My inspiration came from Cardabilities.  I loved all the layers of this card!  Here is the sketch.

Here is my version of the card.  I started with different cuts from my die-cut machine with red and green card stock layered on embossed white card stock.  I added baker's twine before I adhered it all.  I also made several cuts to make the poinsettia.  I layered the cuts, inked all the pieces, misted the edges then raised it off the paper.  I cut the striped paper at 1" and put across the card and another piece just slightly under it.  I cut the salutation and placed it on the card.  I added Stickles for a little bling and sprayed the card with Glimmer Mist.  

Believe Card

Here is a close-up of the poinsettia… 

A view of the salutation!

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I hope you have enjoyed today's card and don't forget to come back tomorrow for some more inspiration from DesignTeam Member Amanda.  Also, make sure you check out 30 Days, 30 Cards page and see how you can win a prize!

Keep on Scrappin'

Day 3: 30 Days, 30 Cards

Hi everyone and welcome to Day 3 of our 30 Days, 30 Cards.  I am happy to be here to show you another card idea.  My inspiration came from RetroSketches.  I was excited to see sleek simple lines for a quick and easy card.  Here is the sketch.

For my interpretation of the card, I started with some craft colored cardstock, followed by some My Mind's Eye Mistletoe Magic Washi Tape.  Then I added a few strips of paper from the Simple Stories December Documented - 6x6 Pad.  Next I used my die-cut machine and created the saying "Deck the Halls" and layered it off the paper a smidge with popdots.  I couldn't stop there so I added some We R Memory Keepers Red Baker's Twine followed by another die-cut of a wreath.  I love a little bling so I added Stickles in a few spots.  I might also mention I inked all the edges of the papers used, with Tim Holtz inks. 

I hope you have enjoyed today's card and don't forget to come back tomorrow for some more inspiration from Design TeamMember Cathy.  Also, make sure you check out 30 Days, 30 Cards page and see how you can win a prize!

Keep on Scrappin'

Creative Friday - A Little Glimpse Into My Creative Space!

Hi everyone!  Janey here... What's a Creative Friday without showing you where I create?  First I've been asked to introduce myself to you.  As some of you already know I began my journey with MemoryWorks in 2006 as a consultant and am excited to be on my 5th year as a TeamWorks Member. I am a mother to four beautiful grown daughters, and grandmother to the now “eight is great” wonders of my world! I have an eclectic style for scrapbooking with family, my pups Caesar and Dexter and my surroundings as the sources of inspiration. I've been married for over 33 epic years to my “Hunka, Hunka”.  I live in a small town near Lake Tahoe. I have a passion for scrapbooking that originated when I was a young girl. I have always been sentimental and a hoarder of craft supplies!  My hobbies outside of scrapbooking include photography, biking, cooking, sewing, and painting! I love everything about MemoryWorks… the wonderful products, awesome customer service and a very supportive online community. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to explore my creativity here and to be a part of such an amazing company. I am thrilled to be making new friends who share my passion for documenting their lives through scrapbooking, paper crafts and altered art.  

I feel extremely blessed to have a husband that feels that I needed my own space to create.  My space has evolved since we moved in four years ago.  Of course like every crafter out there, I acquired a lot of product over that time and recently had to add some Ikea shelving and drawers and that cute cart to hold miscellaneous products that I'm currently using.  The project table is from Pottery Barn a few years ago and has lots of storage.  I've tried to come up with some creative, unique and practical ways to store or display my "goods".  I have an old bubble gum dispenser for antique buttons, a tool chest for stamps (and of course tools), and a fruit stand for my baker's twine and ink.  I have lots and lots of paper so I have it organized in different sections of my space.  My Stickles are displayed on the base of an old scale that I just fell in love with.  I collect old camera's which are also displayed around the room.  Of course what would a creative space be without a bathroom (at least a sink) so I don't have to go to far to clean up my creativity.  Even the striped paint in the room is fun!  Last but not least is a little area for my "four-legged children".  They are always joining me in my space.  Here is a glimpse of my crafting space, where I paint, scrap, sew and just enjoy!

Thanks for joining me today.  I'll be back next week to share with you some of my favorite current products and a few samples of how I used them!  Until then, I'd love to hear how you store and display your products!

Keep on Scrappin'

Cards and Tags Thursday - How To!

Hi everyone... Janey here.  It's been raining a bit today, but as they say... "April Showers bring May flowers!"  And so it goes.  I also have some exciting news... My daughter is graduating in May and has also been excepted into Graduate School.  So I thought it would be fun to make up a card to recognize her efforts!  I'm sure you will have a few graduates to make cards for this spring as well.  First cut your card stock 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 to create the base card.  Then score that piece at 1 3/4 and at 5 1/4.    

When folded it should look like this.

When opened it should look like this.

I then took the edges of the top of the card and cut an angle so the card would look like a big tag. 

I punched holes in the top flap and on the bottom of the card.  Then you can embellish any way that you would like.  Make sure that if you are punching holes that you do so on each layer.  I used Farmhouse: Theme Set - Fair Skies and Farmhouse: Stickers - Fair Skies to embellish the front and inside of the card.    As you can see on the corner of the front I added WRMK: Baker's Twine - Red.  The ribbon and Stickles on the front of the card are from my personal stash.  Of course as on most of my projects I have inked all the edges of all the papers and stickers with Tim Holtz: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.

On the inside I also used Teresa Collins: Washi Tape - Vintage Finds for added dimension and color. 

I hope you enjoyed todays card and stay tuned for more inspiration from our MemoryWorks TeamWorks girls.  

Enjoy and keep on scrappin'!

Open Blog - Pocket Calendar

Hi... Janey here and I am excited to share with you a project that I make each year for my friends and myself.  I've made them stocking stuffers too.  I have taken a calendar from the dollar bin at Michael's and repurposed it.  For some reason I remember things better when I write them down rather then just putting them in my phone or on my computer.  It came in a plastic cover which I removed to create the project and then put back on to preserve it, since it will be hanging out in my purse.  I put my checks in the back of it as well, so everything is in one place.  I have been known to take one of these calendars out to use and had people comment on them.  I've even had people ask me make one for them!  It is always a conversation piece that could even promote your business.

This may also count as the challenge for the month as well as the MemoryExpress Kit project!  I have used this month's "AMORE" February Kit.  I inked all the edges of everything even the chipboard and numbers.  I used Stickles to add to some of the pieces that didn't have bling already on them.  The ribbon, baker's twine and heart pin are fun additions to the project too.  There is a little washi tape on there too.  The calendar came together really easy and fast not to mention the idea can be created on a card or layout later on.  Give it a try for yourself.

I hope you have been inspired today and stay tuned for more inspiration coming up for our very talented MemoryWorks TeamWorks Designers!

Keep on scrappin'

30 Cards 30 Days ~ Day 20

 

Welcome back to Day 20! 

 

What an amazing, inspiration filled month.  Here's my sketch for today's card. 

 

 

 

We hope you are playing along with us this month.  If you are, don't forget to link it up baby!

 Enjoy today and come back tomorrow!  I'll post some more close ups on my blog too :)

Express Kit Monday - November

Well, as promised I'm back today to share some of our TeamWorks inspiration using this month's Express Kit.  We are just days away from Thanksgiving and before you know it Christmas will be here.    As mentioned in my earlier post, the kit is called Wonderland.  There is all kinds of funness in this kit. ...

"Christmas Memories" - by Cathie Hollins 

"Over the River and Through the Woods" - by Janey Pumphrey 

I added twine and a few embellishments cut from my die cut machine 

from the paper that came in the kit.  I also used Tim Holtz inks and distress pen.

"They Bring Us Joy"- by Janey Pumphrey  

I cut shapes from the paper that came in the kit and 

added Tim Holtz ink, twine and Stickles.

"Let it Snow" tag - by Janey Pumphrey 

I used Tim Holtz inks, Tattered Angels Mist and Stickles

"Merry Christmas" ornament - by Janey Pumphrey 

It is hard to see but the edges of the loops have Stickles for some bling.

The trees are wooden and covered with Stickles to give them shimmer.

I hope you enjoyed this weeks inspiration.  Stay tuned for more wonderful ideas next monday.

Happy Scrappin and Happy Thanksgiving!

30 Days, 30 Cards--Day 14

It's day 14, almost half way through our 30 Days, 30 Cards event.  Have you been enjoying the creativity and inspiration so far?  I know I have.  The best part is seeing all the beautiful holiday papers and embellishments carried by Memory Works as used on all the cards by both the teamworks girls and the consultants alike.  

Here is my sketch from Stepping Stones Designs: 

Sorry for the freaky spacing.  I know it is weird.  So here is my take on this sketch:

I used kraft cardstock for the base and used a couple of Stamper's Anonymous stamps for the snowflakes and Santa.  The papers are from a 6x6 paper pad from the Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage line, as is the little Noel tag.  I used some rock candy Stickles to highlight Santa's beard and mustache.

Thanks for checking out today's card.  If you haven't checked out the previous cards, I encourage you to go back and see them for yourself and keep stopping by for the rest of the cards this month.  Remember to link up your card to be entered into the monthly contest!

Jenn