Celebrate New Pages

Hi

I listed this 12x12 Premade layout titled "Celebrate" on my Etsy store Kitsnbitscraps a couple of days ago.

I have been busy creating layouts and albums these last couple weeks.  I figured if I was in the mood I might as well take advantage of that creativity and use it right!

I have a couple of things to tell you about.  I am honored to be on the Helmar team going on my third year - this year I will be a "guest designer" so I wont be on the blog as often as last several terms.  I love my Helmar so couldn't let it go just yet.  Yes, I did use Helmar on this layout and all my layout and albums this week.

Here is the link to this layout if you are interested in buying it CELEBRATE LAYOUT.

More photos for you below.  This would be a great layout for birthday photos, shower photos, anniversaries and even Mom's Day.

These pages have pretty Prima flowers and also stamped (outline stamps) flowers which are layered and glittered.  There are rub ons and vellum, ribbon, stickers and 3D butterflies.  Lots of technique and plenty of room for photos.

Hope you enjoy, take a look at my store Kitsnbitscraps for more layout and albums.

Happy Scrappping ...

Product Used:

Paper: Sandylion, Creative Imaginations, bazzill;  Glue:  Helmar;  Stamps:  Outline;  Ribbon:  May Arts, Queens Co., Basic Grey;  Flowers: Prima Marketing; Embellishments:  K&Co., Glitz; Misc:  Tags, vellum







BaBy Scrapbook Layouts

Hi -


I've been busy!  Using my stash and making simple baby pages.  I just listing the first one "Sweet Dreams" above and will list second one "Sweetie" tomorrow on my Kitsnbitscraps Etsy Store


I also made a cute very layered stamped card for Helmar  today but that is news for another day.  Like I said - I have been busy.


This second layout is titled "Sweetie" with subtitle "play" which I will list tomorrow.  By the way I am also starting to list more Christmas Cards on my Kitsnbitscraps Etsy store too, so check it out.

I used Helmar on both layouts.  I have used tape runners lots of times and what I find out is that you need liquid glue if you want it to stay put for a life.

Here are some more pics of both layouts.  I will be blogging next about a brand new layout I created yesterday, so come back!  It turned out super cute.

That's it for now, more to come.  Happy Scrapping ...



New Accordion Friends Mini Album

Hi -


Today I am posting photos of the album I finished and posted at my Kitsnbitscraps Etsy Store. 

I am on a mission to start using my stash.  I have an art room completely maxed out with supplies and really ...  its out of control.


I have lots of ideas planned out for albums (which is my favorite to make) so I will be listing many more mini's for sale at my Etsy store and to share here on my blog.


Here are some photos of my album titled "Friends"  click here to go to Kitsnbitscraps to take another look.

I love Bobunny and I had some matching paper and embellishments that I made this mini with.  I have a girl friend who absolutely loves going onto youtube and watching scrapbook and art videos.  She showed me the construction of the mini.  Then I had another girl friend (Glenda) who also likes to scrapbook so we got together one day and I started this mini.

This mini was a lot of fun to make and I want to thank you for stopping by my little corner of the net.

:) happy scrapping ...

Product Used:

Paper and Embellishments:  Bobunny and Melody Ross

Glue:  Helmar

Tags:  American Tags

Ribbon:  May Arts and Bobunny

Flowers:  Bobunny, I am Roses, Melody Ross, Michaels (wood)

Buttons:  Buttons Galore

Ink / Mist:  Tattered Angels, Ranger Ink









New Beach Album

Hi,

I started this Beach Album a while back but as I get busy; I put projects on the back burner. Anyway I finished it and it is posted on my Etsy Store!

Here are some pictures I took of the album because as you know I only get 5 photos when I list on Kitsnbitscraps/etsy


BEACH ALBUM

This album measures 6.5 by 8.5 with a 3 inch binding.  Outside cover is made of chipboard and the inside pages of paper bags.  There is enough real estate on this album for minimum 33 photos but you could always slip more into the pockets.

I have recently added more layouts and albums to my Kitsnbitscraps Etsy Store

So go check out this Beach Album and my store.  Thank you for stopping by ...



Repurpose the Old and Make it New Again

Hi, today my Home Décor project is being featured at the Helmar blog, please go on over and see what the design team is up to.

For this project, I knew I was making a gift for my neighbor's grandchild.  My assignment was to take something old and make it new again.  I had a K and Company frame for a couple of years and I thought it would make a great gift.  The style and color of the old frame was not what I was looking for but it was easy to change it with a little paint.



I changed the original base matt to a baby motif with with dark and light shades of grey.  I also liked the original border around the photo of the old K&Co. matt.  It was easy to fussy cut the border, change the color and adhere it to the new matt.

I chose this cute cloud pattern and added the adorable 3D elephant to match the baby's room.  Lastly I decorated the outside corner of the frame with lots of pretty flowers and buttons.

Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the web.  Happy Scrapping ...





Helmar Product Used:

Craft Glue

Other Product Used:

K&Co., Prima Marketing, Petaloo, Paper Studio, Finnabair Art Ingredients Mica, Art Anthology, Pro Art Gesso, Button Galore,



Doggie Tags and Helmar Adhesives

Hi, today I my tags are being featured over at Helmar.  Please go on by and take a look at what all the designers have lined up for you.




I am one of those crafters that has my hands in many different genres/medias.  I paint, sketch, scrapbook, cross stitch, sew ... you name it.  One of the reasons is probably because my mom taught my twin sisters and I how to do all those things including knitting, but that didn't take with me.  Knitting takes too long and I didn't have the patience. 


So like my love of all things having to do with creativity and handmade I also have several "styles."  One of styles is whimsical art or in this case paper piecing.


I made these cute "Back to School" tags for my design team project.  I love these doggies, they are so dang cute.

For these projects I used Helmar's 450 Quick Dry and also Helmars 3D Zap Dots.  If you want a project NOT to come apart a couple of years from now, then definitely have to use Helmar's liquid glue.

One trick for making your paper piecings "come alive" is to use 3D layers.  Also using dry and wet chalk for shadows and of course a high light pen.

Thank you for stopping by today - and happy scrapping

Helmar Product Used:

Helmar's 450 Quick Dry

Helmars 3D Zap Dots





Other Product Used:

Bazzill, Little Yellow Bicycle, May Arts, Pentel, Sharpie, Buttons Galore, Creative Impressions, Tim Holtz, 7 Gypsies

Fun Layout Using Helmar Adhesives

Hi, I just posted this cute layout over at the Helmar blog - we have a new design team so go on over and see what the other team members have created.


Today I wanted to use my BoBunny 6x6 mini pad.  As you know their pads of papers have so many pages and I get a thrill of using every last piece.  Whether it is on albums, layout or cards I have an obsession to not waste my beautiful papers.  So for this project I have some left over pre-made pages that came in my pad. 


Below are some photos of my process.  I was able to use the premade pages by fussy cutting around them and making this 12x12 layout.

I used the Helmar Scrap Dots for my 3D effect and adhered the papers with Helmar Permanent runner.

I also used the matching BoBunny embellishments that went with my paper pad and embellished with the same ribbon, flowers and brads that were in the paper design.



Thank you for stopping by today, wishing you a happy scrapping day!

Helmar Products Used:

Helmar's Quick-Fix Permanent Adhesive Runner 

 Helmar's Scrap Dots

Other Product Used:

Collection Used:  BoBunny - Annasophia; Paper 6x6 premade pad, ribbon, brads.  BoBunny Precious Petals (Gypsy Lily); Cardstock Stickers: BoBunny (friend)