Crafty and organized with Clear Scraps~

Hi everyone! Connie here with a, crafty and fun project, that is if you love your stencils being organized.  I use my stencils by Clear Scraps and I want to know what I have and where it is at.  Clear Scraps makes another product, the 8x8 Top Load acrylic album, which is perfect for storing and organizing all of those super cute stencils by Clear Scraps.



Instructions:
* Take all of your stencils out of the plastic envelope that they came in.



* Next step is cutting envelope down, making it like a pocket (to slip in the page protector).



* Following these measurements, the pocket fits nicely and will protect the page protector from ink or spray products (that are on the stencil).
* Next is label the stencils and add to the envelope.



* Next step is prepare the 8x8 binder~take plastic off front and back.
* Add very small strips of paper on the front page protector, if you like.  You will need to take the album apart to do this.



* Stencil the front with a design or decorate to your liking.   I did very little, because I will be handling this binder a lot and I love the acrylic look ( plain).
*  Insert stencil envelopes into the page protector.  Each page protector will hold many stencils.







Clear Scraps products used:
8x8 Top Load acrylic album
Star stencil

Other:
StazOn ink

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Ready for School with Quick Quotes~

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page and a couple of note pads, that would be perfect for teachers. Catalina Island was perfect for these projects.  First up is the scrapbook page~

This layout was created using scraps from other projects, a little of this and that.  Layering of papers, die-cutting Ivy, stickers and chipboard were all used in creating this page.  Look real close and stamping was involved also.

Continuing on with the scrap bits and pieces of paper, two note pads were created~

These are created using the legal size note pads from the Office Supply Store.  Most places will cut them in thirds for you, if you buy the 12 pack of note pads, for no charge.
Instructions:
1. Have note pads cut in thirds.
2. Mat the back of the pad with pattern paper , leaving an 1/8" edge .
3. The top flap is a 3"x3" paper square.
4. Wrap it around the top and secure in the back using adhesive.
5. Secure the front with adhesive.
6. Embellish!!!!

Products used~
Catalina Island 200, 300 and 400
Joy Ride 100
Celebrate 200
QQ PowderPuff Chalk Ink~ Peach Tree,  Mocha Mama, Caribbean Blue 
Catalina Island Die Cut Stickers
Catalina Island Chipboard Die Cuts

Other products~
Petaloo
Darkroom Door/stamps
Elizabeth Crafts (die)
Ranger/ink
stickers
twine

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT member

September Creating Made Easy Kit Club ~ Mason Jar Mini!

Hi, Connie here to share with you this months project, using the September Creating Made Easy Kit.  I loved the cooking theme throughout the kit. My first project is a recipe card holder album, using the Mason Jar acrylic album by Clear Scraps.  So perfect for this~



I used four of the five pages for this.  I had six recipe cards, so I only needed the four pages (but I did do something cute with the other page, stay tuned~another post:)



I popped the acrylic heart up on the front of the album.  Then I clustered elements around the heart. I used a few other products for the front cover.  They are Quick Quotes PowderPuff chalk ink, twine, button and a leaf die.  The flower is made from the burlap in the kit.  Cut a one inch strip and twist and roll it.  Turns into a messy rose~glue ends together.
The inside pages~







The one inch strip holds the cards in place and make them easy to remove
from the album.   Cute gift idea to add with some kitchen towels ~

Products used:
September Creating Made Easy Kit
Beacon Adhesive

Other:
ink, twine, button, die.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/Guest Designer for Creating Made easy Kit Club/Clear Scraps

Try It Tuesday~ Muslin flowers!

Hi guys!

Like I posted yesterday, I was given the roll of muslin {for other purposes}

 refer to picture from yesterday:) ~

This is what I made and how I made them~

Tutorial~

 You can use strips of material also. This product is kinda waxed

 but once it was watered down it took the color well.

 Another idea is~ these are kinda of twisted tight, try a loose one :)

 I tagged it with glue to keep the rose together.

 Finished roses~

and check out the double hands ~ Kentucky $5. 

Thanks for stopping by~

More to come:)
Linked at~My Salvaged Treasure Inspiration Party #205

He's learning~ a scrapbook page.

Hi guys!

Hope you had a great weekend.  We went with some friends bowling and

 I'm really feeling it:):) so sore, but it was so fun:)

I have a scrapbook page to share using some Echo Park from my stash.  I loved the way it came out so I framed it:)

I started with these two really cool photo's and the score card.  The prize!!!

 I even asked him to write the journal card.  It is hanging in his room~very proud !!!

Thanks  for stopping by!!

See ya tomorrow for

I'm going to show you what I did with this

Darkroom Door catalog~ gorgeous!

Hi guys!

Just wanted to share this~

You can find the catalog on the Darkroom Door site~it is gorgeous !!!!!

 Full of tons of inspiration!!!

um~check out page 19 :):)

The middle top ~red daisy :) yes, mine.

Thrilled!!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

I have some great stuff to show you, coming soon!!

Darkroom Door stamp~Penny Farthing cards.

Hi guys!!!

Finally back home.  That road just kept getting longer and longer :)

I did a little junkin' :):) That always helps to keep things fun !

I have some kid crafts to share (when I get pictures ready) ~ yep, I have had 4 of the 6 grands for a couple of weeks off and on.  We had a great time and did lots of crafting.  Two road trips, one to Florida and then Indiana.  So I'm glad to be back home:)

For today I have cards to share using the Penny Farthing (Eclectic) by Darkroom Door.

Stamp background stamp on white cardstock and trim out. Mount on cardstock (black).  Mount that on pattern paper.  Add corners. Stamp out Carved Leaves ( 3 long leaf) and trim out. Stamp Penny Farthing stamp and trim out. Stamp sentiment and trim out.  Create card and adhere all pieces to front of card.  Add Wink of Stella to Carved Leaves. Splat with black ink.

 

DRD Products used:

Sets: Simple Sayings and carved Leaves Vol.1

Eclectic: Penny Farthing

Background: Chicken Wire

Paper: Authentique

 

Other:

Ranger Archival Ink

Wink of Stella ( for shimmer)

Stamp background stamp  on white cardstock and trim out.  Adhere to card front. Stamp texture stamp on both sides of card front. Stamp Penny Farthing stamp on white cardstock and trim out. Stamp Craved Leaves and trim out. Add corner to card front. Stamp sentiment and trim out. If you like shade with ink, all stamped images. Add corners. Create card and adhere to card front. Add Wink of Stella, for shimmer.

 

DRD products used:

Sets: Carved leaves Vol.2, Classic Motorcycles

Eclectic: Penny Farthing

Texture: Criss Cross

Background: World Map

 

Other:

Paper: Authentique

Ink: Ranger Archival Ink, Wink of Stella

Thanks for stopping by~