Stamps & Scraps ~ Mini Album Fun!

Hey everyone!  The leaves have turned their bright yellow here on the prairies and most have blown away.  The nights are cold and we've officially had our first frost here.  It's truly Autumn!

So with Autumn upon us, I decided to make an Autumn inspired mini album to share with you today and incorporate some stamping into it!  I mean... it wouldn't be an Ally creation if it didn't involve stamping!!!  Right?!?

So I started off decorating my mini album cover using the gorgeous stamps from the "Sunflowers" collection.  I coloured them using Copic Markers and then fussy cut them out and adhered to the cover.

Here's a close up of my flowers.  I used an ornate die from Spellbinders to use as a back drop for my focal flowers.  It's die cut from Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock.

Inside of my front cover, I die cut a circle and stamped my cute little rooster weather vein from the "Country Road" stamp collection.  Below that I added a Copic coloured swag of flowers from the "Autumn Blossoms" stamp set.

I created numerous pockets and pull outs in my album, including this simple tag where I stamped the sunflower images (one coloured at the bottom of the pocket too) using the "Sunflowers" stamp collection.

Here's another tag I created using the gorgeous floral swags form the "Autumn Blossoms" stamp set.

This is one of my favourite places in my mini!  I stamped the large sunflower image onto Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock using Memento's "Tuxedo Black" ink and then...

I fussy cut only the part of the tag showing out of the pocket!  I coloured the remaining hidden tag using Copic Markers...

I added some cute image to the flaps of my removable tags too, like this farm image stamped in Memento "Desert Sand" ink from the "Country Road" stamp collection.

Another image from the "Country Road" stamp collection stamped onto patterned paper...

I even stamped image at the bottom of some of my larger tag pull outs...

And for my final page and pull tag, I used the "Autumn Blossoms" and "Sunflowers" stamp sets to stamp an image at the bottoms.

I hope you have enjoyed my little Autumn inspired mini album project today.  So the next time you create a fun altered art project, don't forget to include your stamps!  It's fun!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Autumn Blessings (not shown), Autumn Blossoms, Country Road, Sunflowers)
cardstock: Flourishes Classic Black, Ivory & White, Bazzill
patterned papers: Graphic45
die cut shapes: Spellbinders
ink: Memento, Ranger, Copic Markers
ribbon:  American Crafts
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps - Lots of Layers!

Good morning all!

Come and check out my Stamps & Scraps article on the Flourishes blog today.  I'm taking this page...

All the way to this page...

Check it out HERE!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes
cardstock:  Flourishes, Bazzill
patterned papers: Heidi Swapp, BasicGrey
tags: Tim Holtz
ink: Ranger, Memento
buttons, twine:  Flourishes

sticker:  BasicGrey
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps ~ Wax On... Wax Off!

Come and check out my latest column for Stamps & Scraps over on the Flourishes blog today!

This month I'm playing with wax crayons and sharing how this collection of shells...

 ... becomes this fabulous layout!

Come and check it out!!!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Seaside Life, Just My Type, Lace Edges, Beach Life)
cardstock: Bazzill
patterned papers & stickers: Carte Paper
die cut shapes: Klic n'Kut
inks: Memento, Ranger, Dylusions
washi tapes:We R Memory Keepers, etc.
ribbon:Flourishes
tools: crayons
masks: Prima
other: thread, gesso, 3D moulding paste.

It's All Black & White to Me!!!

Join me today for the first official challenge of our Flourishes 6th Birthday Celebration!!!!

Today I share with you a layout with a twist... a BLACK and WHITE twist! 

Here's a sneak peak of an element included in my layout...

So come on out and join me in celebrating Flourishes' 6th Birthday!

HOW TO PLAY: Create a little drama on your card by using the bold combo of black and white. Create a card, a 3-D item or even a scrap page. It doesn’t matter as long as you show off your black and white creation and link it up HERE using the Inlinkz widget! For this Birthday Celebration Challenge, enter as many times as you like. If you upload to an online gallery, use the keyword FLLCBC1. You have until 11:59 PM CST on July 31st to enter! Winners will be announced Saturday, August 3rd and winners will receive a goody bag from Flourishes valued at $30!  So, get those fingers inky and when you’re done, be sure to link up your creation below!Click here for more details.

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Lots of Stampy Fun Today!

Hi everyone!  Today's it's a 2-4-1 day for me.  Join me on the Flourishes Blog today to find out all about decorating your die cuts AND...

...also check out the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog for my article on using stamps & Copics to create back grounds!

Happy blog hopping today!

~ Ally ~

Stamps & Scrap ~ Magic Masks

 

Howdy all!  I hope everyone is having a blast this long weekend.  I'm just hanging out at home with my 7year old.

Join me on the Flourishes Blog today to see how I take the beginning of this page...

 ... all the way to this finished product!  All with the help of MASKS! Super easy and fun to use!

For my full tutorial and final layout, CLICK HERE!  I hope you enjoy it!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by: Flourishes LLC.

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Sweet Nature, Moments in Time, Simply Charming, Seaside Life, Just My Type,  Lace Edges)
cardstock: Bazzill, Flourishes Classic White
patterned papers:  Simple Stories
die cut shapes:  Flourishes SVG Files
inks:  Memento, Ranger, Copic
mist:  Tattered Angels
stars: BasicGrey
charm, leaves: Prima
tools: Klic N'Kut
gems: KaiserCraft
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps ~ Gesso Fun!

Hello fellow stamp lovers!  It's that time of the month to share something fun on the Flourishes blog for my "Stamps & Scraps" article.

This month I'm sharing tutorial all using gesso and your stamps.  Check out the the Flourishes blog for a step by step tutorial today... click HERE!

Go from here...

To here...

... in only a few steps!

Happy stamping!

~ Ally ~

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Antique Map, Moments in Time)
cardstock: Bazzill 
patterned paper: Studio Calico
ink: Memento
mists:  Smooch, Tattered Angels
tools: Klic n'Kut machine
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps: "Not Your Normal Tutorial!"

Hello fellow stamp lovers!  It's that time of the month to share something fun on the Flourishes blog for my "Stamps & Scraps" article.


This month I'm sharing a super easy tutorial all about making paper casts using your stamps.  All you need is some common household supplies to make one of these fun embellishments.  Check out the the Flourishes blog for a step by step tutorial today... click HERE!

As promised, I thought I'd share not only my tutorial but how I created my layout, step by step.



I began creating with a 12x12 piece of cream cardstock.  Using a mask from The Crafters Workshop called "Mini Chicken Wire" and some gesso, I created a few some feature areas of texture.

Once the gesso was dry, I applied a series of "horse and pasture" images from the "Country Roads" stamp set using Ranger's "Old Paper" Distress Ink.

I wanted to deepen the distressing so I added some sponged Ranger "Walnut Stain" and "Scattered Straw" Distress inks to the cardstock.

Next I grabbed some fun checked and gingham patterned papers.  I edge punched and added machine stitching to some of the paper pieces.

I added a super cool chicken wire die cut, a quick layered banner and my die cut title.  I intertwined some fun twine all through my title.

Then I took my rooster weather vein paper cast and made a layered base for it.  For the blue paper, I took some Memento "Paris Dusk" ink and stamped a portion of the "Antique Map" image on to it.

And here's my final creation...

He's Just a Country Boy at Heart

Click to enlarge.

I hope you've enjoyed both my tutorials today.  I'd love to hear what you think about my creations today!  And thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Antique Map, Country Roads)
cardstock: Bazzill
patterned papers: FarmHouse Paper Company
die cut shapes: Spellbinders (circles, rectangle), Chicken Wire (Cheerylyn Designs)
ink: Memento, Ranger Distress Inks
mask:The Crafters Workshop
edge punches:  EK Success
twine:  Flourishes
tools: Scor-Bug, Klic N'Kut machine
pins: Maya Road
gesso:  Golden Artist Designs
charm: My Mind's Eye
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps - Take a Peek!

Happy Family Day everyone!  Yes... today is Family Day here in Alberta and I'm lucky enough to have my son and husband home today to share it with and then it's back to reality tomorrow.

Today is Create With Me Monday on the Flourishes blog!  It's my turn to share something fabulous.  This month's article is all about paper piecing.  So take a moment and stop on by to take a peek at my creation this month... click HERE!

Find out what I do with this...

 See you there!

Supplies: 
stamps: Flourishes
cardstock: Flourishes, Bazzill
patterned papers: My Mind's Eye 
washi tape: My Mind's Eye 
embossing powder: Hero Arts
inks: Versamark, Memento
tool: Klic N'Kut machine
mists: Tattered Angels
mask: Crafter's Workshop
gems: Kaisercraft
accessories: thread.
 

Stamps & Scraps: Make It Move!

It's that time... time for a new chapter in the Stamps & Scraps story!

Come and check out my tutorial on making an interactive layout!  Trust me... you won't want to miss this!!!!  Click HERE!

Here's a sneak peek...

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Sweet Nature, Love Sweet Love, Just My Type)
patterned papers & stickers: Echo Park (For the Record 2)
clear cardstock, ribbon: Flourishes
inks: Memento, Ranger, Versamark 
edge punch: EK Success, Fiskars 
tickets, pin, arrows: Ranger
glitter: Martha Stewart
metal stickers: Mementa
mists: Tattered Angels
tool: Klic N'Kut machine
cardstock: Bazzill
tag: Bazill
other: thread.
 

Stamps & Scraps ~ Adding The Written Word

Happy Monday everyone!  It's my turn to share in some stampin' fun on the Flourishes blog today.

Come and check out what I did with the NEW "Bloomin' Aussie Florals" stamp set and some fun journaling techniques!

 
Thanks for stoppin' by!

Supplies: 
stamps: Flourishes (Bloomin' Aussie Florals)
cardstock: Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardtsock, Bazzill
patterned papers: BasicGrey (Lucille)
inks: Memento, Ranger, Copic
letter stickers: Authentique 
metal corners: Momenta
tags: Ranger
edge punches:  EK Success
accessories: thread, Flourishes SVG Cut Files.
 

Stamps & Scraps: An Evolution of a Layout

It's Monday... and time for another installment of Stamps & Scraps over on the Flourishes blog!

This month I'm taking you from this....

 

... to this!!!

Come and check it out HERE!!!