tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41719918371939780472024-03-13T21:39:47.450-07:00Capturing CreativityScrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Crafts, and PhotographyKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453187583231133569noreply@blogger.comBlogger545125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171991837193978047.post-7013823784735734052015-03-03T17:13:00.000-08:002015-03-03T17:13:06.580-08:00Everyday Life - I Heart Faces photo challenge<br />
Well, if you have a little one at home you know that part of everyday life includes a few tears. I find that those sad baby faces are just as adorable as the smiley ones and just as worthy of documenting. So, here is my entry into the<a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2015/03/heart-faces-photo-challenge-everyday-life/#more-16536"> iheartfaces.com</a> Everyday Life Photo Contest<br />
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My three boys are super close and are the most amazing brothers to one another. When I saw <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126241412/wall-art-a-brother-is-a-person-brother?ref=sr_gallery_45&ga_search_query=brother+typography&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0072c6;">this </span></a>typography print on Etsy, I knew I had to create a layout using it because it is the exact definition of brother that I hope my boys will always be for one another. So, when Crate Paper issued the Boys' Rule challenge earlier this month, it was just the inspiration I needed to get this brother photo scrapbooked.<br />
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For this layout I used products from Crate Paper's The Pier, Fourteen, Snow Day, and (an old one) Seasons collections. Hexagons have been all the rage for awhile but I decided to cut them up a bit to create more of an arrow shape. Then I popped every other one up on foam squares to add dimension. The BROTHER letters are actually transparent but I backed them with patterned paper so that they would stand out more from the background paper. Then I punched little holes in the upper corners of each letter and strung them on the turquoise string.</div>
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The brads are from My Mind's Eye Collectable collection.</div>
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I already have this quote and photo up in my house in a larger scale but I love that now I have captured it in this layout so that my boys' will have it to look at 40 years from now.<br />
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I absolutely LOVE this paper because it is already decorated so well...I just needed a big photo and a few accents to really make this page shine. I embellished the paper with some sequins and die cuts (BoBunny Surprise Noteworthy) which I popped up on foam squares for added dimension.<br />
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However, my favorite part of this page is the frame I made for the photo. <br />
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I simply took three pieces of red tissue paper, folded them together multiple times, and cut a rectangle slightly larger than my photo (make sure to cut your rectangle so there are no folded sides being used as an edge). Then cut little slits all around the edges...be careful around the corners. Finally, separate and fluff up the layers a bit and adhere the photo into the frame.<br />
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Let me know if you give this a try...I'd love to see your project too!<br />
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I used Crate Paper's The Pier collection...I just love that floral paper and the cute clothesline (which I trimmed down to work for my card). The 'hello summer' sentiment was actually one piece but I cut it into two little banners and inked up the edges and curled them up a bit to create a little separation from the background. <br />
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For the yellow polka dot (My Mind's Eye) and pink watercolor (American Crafts) paper, I actually got out my distresser and sanded all around the edges as well as scuffing up the paper a bit to soften and coordinate a bit better with The Pier collection.<br />
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I'm hoping for more sunny days soon! :)<br />
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I got a chance to do a little crafting this week and was inspired by the <a href="http://blog.chictags.com/2014/02/february-sketch-it-out.html">Chic Tags February Sketch It Out Challenge</a> to create this layout.</div>
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I so rarely get out from behind the camera, so any photo of me with my boys is definitely one to scrapbook! I love this great patterned paper from Crate Paper's Love Notes collection...I am now wishing I bought more than just the one sheet! :) I took the photo of this layout before I added my journaling. I often like the clean look of layouts a little better without all the words, however, the words are SO important in remembering the story behind the photo. Here is what I said:<br />
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"I am so glad that I stepped out from behind the camera to get this picture. It captures the joy you bring me each and every day. You are my last little man and I so cherish our time together...just the two of us. We have lots of snuggles and laughs and I can never get enough of your sweet smile."<br />
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Here are a few close ups:<br />
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Love the triangle tags from Chic Tags! And those gold hearts are from Studio Calico.<br />
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I am not a big mixed media gal but I decided to stretch out of my comfort zone a little and break out the paint. I splattered it on my background paper and really love the texture it added. Then I played around a bit with the heart garland (going for a bit of a messy/less structured look) and created a frame for my photos. I finished off the layout with some handmade banners, a little flair, tags, and a few extra touches.<br />
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I love the touches of aqua in the American Crafts XOXO collection. And I found a few embellishments that coordinated perfectly from Chic Tags, AC Dear Lizzy, and My Mind's Eye.<br />
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So, don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone sometimes...you might just discover a new love! :)<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend! My boys are lucky enough to have both Monday and Tuesday off so we will be having some nice family time. And later this month we are planning to all go try skiing for the first time...should be quite the adventure! :)<br />
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Cutting each row of arrows on the patterned paper at different lengths adds visual interest and movement. I altered the layered chipboard frames to my liking. Don't be afraid to rip apart layered embellishments and add your own touches.<br />
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Enjoy your day!<br />
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If you are anything like me, you love to give others the gift of creativity. There are so many unique, creative gifts for adults and children out there to choose from but here are a few of my personal favorites.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BearCreekDesign?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Bear Creek Design</a> on Etsy has some adorable needle felting kits that would make for a wonderful introduction into this craft. <br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/87501408/diy-craft-kit-needle-felted-snowman?ref=shop_home_feat">https://www.etsy.com/listing/87501408/diy-craft-kit-needle-felted-snowman?ref=shop_home_feat</a><br />
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There are lots of jewelry making kits out there but I thought that these two below were very unique (which I love) and I think they would make a great gift for a teen or adult.<br />
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Sewing is a useful skill and these craft kits make learning to sew fun! I mean, really, who wouldn't want to make this adorable pig?!<br />
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And with the woodland animal trend and that oh so popular fox song (yes, you know the one), I think this adorable DIY pillow kit would be a huge hit this year.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/goosegrease?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Goose Grease</a> offers these great paint-your-own peg doll kits. This one below is a family set which would be fun to do as a family but they also have couple and ornament kits too.<br />
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For the urban farmer, I think this DIY cheese kit would be a fabulous gift!<br />
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How about a unique guy gift...a beer making kit!<br />
<a href="http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/brooklyn-beer-making-kit-30118910?ref=HomeNoRef&q=kit&viewpos=5&trackingpgroup=productsearch">http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/brooklyn-beer-making-kit-30118910?ref=HomeNoRef&q=kit&viewpos=5&trackingpgroup=productsearch</a><br />
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And for the tree lover or gardener...a bonsai kit.<br />
<a href="http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/bonsai-growing-kit-30111209?ref=HomeNoRef&q=bonsai&viewpos=2&trackingpgroup=productsearch">http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/bonsai-growing-kit-30111209?ref=HomeNoRef&q=bonsai&viewpos=2&trackingpgroup=productsearch</a><br />
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Now, how about a little gift for all you scrapbookers out there like me! :) Amazon has some great deals on one of my favorite albums, We R Memory Keepers.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-11-Inch-Leather/dp/B003W0TJDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386649057&sr=8-1&keywords=we+r+memory+keepers+8+1+2+x+11">http://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-11-Inch-Leather/dp/B003W0TJDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386649057&sr=8-1&keywords=we+r+memory+keepers+8+1+2+x+11</a><br />
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And you can score some amazing deals on scrapbooking goodies over at <a href="http://www.allscrapbooksteals.com/">All Scrapbook Steals.com</a><br />
Right now they have Crate Paper's Bundled Up and American Craft's Peppermint Express on sale for 40% off! Plus you can get an extra 10% off your order by using the code TRYUS<br />
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If you (or someone you know) is interested in photography, I highly recommend the courses over at <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/catalog/all">Creative Live</a> which are currently all on sale. They also have some business, music, and even Project Life courses too. A few of my favorites that I have seen bits of when they were live are with photographers Ana Brandt, Sandy Puc, Kelly Brown, Lori Nordstrom, Jasmine Star, and Tamara Lackey. <br />
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If you are looking for more unique gift ideas, you can check out my Etsy Gift Guide <a href="http://www.capturingcreativity.blogspot.com/2013/11/great-gift-ideas-etsy-edition.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.capturingcreativity.blogspot.com/2013/11/great-gift-ideas-etsy-edition.html">Etsy Gift Guide</a> for some great holiday gift ideas too! :)<br />
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I have fallen in love with these mini terrariums. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162152910/tear-drop-terrarium-kit-duo-collection?ref=favs_view_3">https://www.etsy.com/listing/162152910/tear-drop-terrarium-kit-duo-collection?ref=favs_view_3</a> I am thinking that a group of three would look great hanging in my kitchen or office. (LOVE that you can hang them so they don't take up counter/shelf space!) I am partial to these teardrop shapes but the globes are great too and I think they would make a great gift for just about anyone.<br />
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These fun pencils from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Earmark">Earmark</a> would be especially great for the teachers/writers in your life. And you can stick with your favorite phrase or choose a variety of sayings...such a great way to personalize this little gift!<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62417609/pick-a-pencil-12-pack-makes-a-great-gift?ref=listing-shop-header-0">https://www.etsy.com/listing/62417609/pick-a-pencil-12-pack-makes-a-great-gift?ref=listing-shop-header-0</a><br />
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Here are a few gifts that would be great for a host/hostess:<br />
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The mustache trend is still going strong and these fun glasses would be perfect for a guy or girl and likely to bring about some lively conversation and laughter. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84328113/mustache-drinking-glass-fun-drinking?ref=br_feed_37&br_feed_tlp=home-garden">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84328113/mustache-drinking-glass-fun-drinking?ref=br_feed_37&br_feed_tlp=home-garden</a><br />
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How about this sweet, engraved butter knife... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88623484/spread-the-love-custom-hand-stamped?ref=listing-shop-header-0">http://www.etsy.com/listing/88623484/spread-the-love-custom-hand-stamped?ref=listing-shop-header-0</a></div>
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And even though it is a butter knife, you could probably use it for soft cheeses along with this stunning, slate cheese board (which you can even write on...great for a party and selection of cheeses). <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116085440/slate-cheese-board-16-x-8-with-soapstone?ref=shop_home_feat">http://www.etsy.com/listing/116085440/slate-cheese-board-16-x-8-with-soapstone?ref=shop_home_feat</a></div>
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And these tea towels are just too lovely to ignore...such beautiful color and design.<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86364623/set-of-original-illustration-tea-towels?ref=listing-shop-header-2">http://www.etsy.com/listing/86364623/set-of-original-illustration-tea-towels?ref=listing-shop-header-2</a><br />
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For the ladies, who wouldn't enjoy a relaxing (and pretty) spa set.<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/169441962/spa-gift-set-boxed-gift-set-bath-set?ref=listing-shop-header-2">http://www.etsy.com/listing/169441962/spa-gift-set-boxed-gift-set-bath-set?ref=listing-shop-header-2</a><br />
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There are a ton of wonderful photographers on Etsy and while art can be a very personal preference, if you know someone well enough you can probably find a piece that they will love. This has been a favorite of mine for awhile now.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/86883979/30-off-sale-nature-decor-flower?ref=shop_home_active">https://www.etsy.com/listing/86883979/30-off-sale-nature-decor-flower?ref=shop_home_active</a><br />
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This little coin purse is so dainty and feminine...it reminds me of my grandma. Perfect for women of all ages and something that she is not likely to already have.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/90772539/holliday-gift-under-30-lace-and-yellow?ref=shop_home_active">https://www.etsy.com/listing/90772539/holliday-gift-under-30-lace-and-yellow?ref=shop_home_active</a><br />
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How about some ideas just for the special kids in your life...<br />
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I think this iceberg stacking toy would be lots of fun to add to any child's set of building blocks. And you can pretty much guarantee that they will be the only one on the block who has it! :)<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62727169/iceberg-stacking-toy-natural-wooden-toy?ref=favs_view_7">https://www.etsy.com/listing/62727169/iceberg-stacking-toy-natural-wooden-toy?ref=favs_view_7</a><br />
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I have seen this next item, by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/manzanitakids?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Manzanita Kids</a>, in person and kids ages 1-50 were getting down on the ground to play with it! These sets are beautifully made and the building/playing possibilities are endless. I think the castle would be a great gift for the knight lover! And they even have a treehouse...so fun!<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106789966/building-toys-castle-towers-and-modular?ref=shop_home_active">https://www.etsy.com/listing/106789966/building-toys-castle-towers-and-modular?ref=shop_home_active</a><br />
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Do you have a child who loves to dress up? These masks would be a great addition to any dress up box. I got my son the fox one for Halloween and he has played with a lot since then.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/73310320/wolf-mask?ref=favs_view_11">https://www.etsy.com/listing/73310320/wolf-mask?ref=favs_view_11</a><br />
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Can't forget the guys!<br />
This keychain would be great for any dad, but especially perfect for the new dad.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114405675/dad-keychain-in-copper-custom-hand?ref=tre-2725326806-4">https://www.etsy.com/listing/114405675/dad-keychain-in-copper-custom-hand?ref=tre-2725326806-4</a><br />
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If you have a guy who loves beer, these beer soaps make a unique gift. <br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115517392/beer-soap-set-of-3-gift-set-extra-dark?ref=tre-2725326518-13">https://www.etsy.com/listing/115517392/beer-soap-set-of-3-gift-set-extra-dark?ref=tre-2725326518-13</a><br />
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And I have to end this post with a few, fun packaging ideas!<br />
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I love the chalkboard trend and these cards immediately caught my eye...such lovely design and sentiments.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167233539/assorted-boxed-set-of-8-christmas-cards?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=boxed%2Bset">https://www.etsy.com/listing/167233539/assorted-boxed-set-of-8-christmas-cards?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=boxed%2Bset</a><br />
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How fun is this personalized bag direct from the North Pole!<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167611242/personalised-christmas-stocking?ref=favs_view_3">https://www.etsy.com/listing/167611242/personalised-christmas-stocking?ref=favs_view_3</a><br />
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I bought these bags below last year, stamped in red, and found them to be great for packaging smaller gifts. And I love that the recipient can reuse it...yeah for eco-friendly!<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85105654/christmas-gift-bags-cotton-drawstring?ref=shop_home_active">https://www.etsy.com/listing/85105654/christmas-gift-bags-cotton-drawstring?ref=shop_home_active</a><br />
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Do you shop Etsy? I hope I have inspired you to take a look at some of these shops. I will be posting more gift guides over the next week or two so stay tuned!<br />
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Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season!<br />
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Our neighbors are getting ready to welcome their first child into the world in the next month. I remember all the excitement that surrounds this time. But oh boy will their world get even more exciting once this little guy arrives! :) Here is the card that I will be giving them.<br />
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This is a publication reject but I absolutely love it! :) The yellow patterned paper is just so cheery and I had fun playing around with the journal card and tiny word stickers. Everything is from My Mind's Eye except for the flair, which is American Crafts.</div>
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Wishing all of you in blog land a blessed Thanksgiving week!<br />
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453187583231133569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171991837193978047.post-36382824727531280602013-11-21T20:23:00.001-08:002013-11-21T20:24:37.608-08:00Scrapbooking Your Christmas CardHello friends!<br />
I just got our Christmas cards in the mail and thought I would share a layout I created using our card from last year. I decided to glam it up with a whole lot of sequins but keep it simple with just a few words about what Christmas means to me.<br />
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Do you scrapbook your Christmas cards? I was watching a bit of <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/">Creative Live</a> today and Becky Higgins was demonstrating Project Life and specifically talking about how to use the divided pocket pages to showcase all the holiday cards you receive. Even if you have to cut up the cards at least you are not just throwing them away after Christmas and I think it is a nice reminder of the people in your life that year as well as a good way to document the changes in their lives (if you keep their cards each year). </div>
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Who is gearing up for black Friday deals? I am big on saving money but not big on the craziness that has become Black Friday, especially now that stores are opening on Thanksgiving...that is just plain wrong! However, did you hear that Walmart will be offering some pre-black Friday deals starting tomorrow? They are matching some of the best deals from their competitors a week early. I am hoping that Amazon will match their deals so I can just grab a few things I want online for the same great price! :)<br />
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And if you are looking to save a little extra money this holiday season and you do some online shopping, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=E9lSkUiFEzCTC3NEwzTVVA%3D%3D">Ebates.</a> You can check out my post <a href="http://www.capturingcreativity.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html">here</a> for more details or head on over to <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=E9lSkUiFEzCTC3NEwzTVVA%3D%3D">Ebates</a> to see how you can earn an extra 2-20% cash back on your online purchases at over 1000 stores. Plus, if you sign up now you will also get a $10 gift card!<br />
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So, if you decide to sign up for Ebates to save some extra money this holiday season, I would love it if you would use my referral link: <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=E9lSkUiFEzCTC3NEwzTVVA%3D%3D">http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=E9lSkUiFEzCTC3NEwzTVVA%3D%3D</a><br />
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It is really easy to sign up, shop, and earn cash back. Anytime you plan to shop online, you simply head to the <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=E9lSkUiFEzCTC3NEwzTVVA%3D%3D">Ebates</a> site first, search for the store you plan to shop at (or browse the HUGE list of stores on Ebates), click on the store and start shopping! When you click on the store through Ebates it creates a tracking ticket and automatically takes care of the cash back for you. <br />
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Here are just a few of my favorite places to shop through Ebates:<br />
Nordstrom (and they are having the half-yearly sale right now too!)<br />
Finish Line<br />
The Body Shop<br />
Clinique<br />
Amazon<br />
Barnes & Noble<br />
Target<br />
Tiny Prints<br />
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Happy Shopping!<br />
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In other news...I have not been crafting much lately, which may be partly due to my office space being a total mess! But I am also just enjoying my busy life with my 3 boys and have been focusing a bit more on my photography. I have had a few things published recently and hope to blog a little more as we head into the holiday season. I am planning to share some projects, photos, and more tips for saving some money (which I know many of us can benefit from, especially this time of year). <br />
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453187583231133569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171991837193978047.post-66465737071777134332013-07-25T12:39:00.001-07:002013-07-25T12:39:56.760-07:00You Make My Heart Sing<br />
Hello crafty friends! Are you having a good summer? We are trying to enjoy every minute and are slowly checking off the items on our <a href="http://capturingcreativity.blogspot.com/2013/05/summer-bucket-list.html">summer bucket lists</a> (I am sooo going to do this again next year!). Just yesterday, I had a fun water gun fight with my boys...although I am not doing too good with catching up on my photos/albums. Oh well! :)<br />
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Today I wanted to share two cards that I created recently using the go-to sketches from Paper Crafts recent publication call. First up, is one using some lovely floral paper from Crate Paper's Pier collection and a fab Dear Lizzy die cut card. Since I just have a Cuttlebug, I love that more companies are including fun die cut accents in their collections.<br />
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See those sequins? I put little pale green pearls in the center of each for a touch of color. What do you think?<br />
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This next card, I actually didn't even submit but I do still like how it turned out. Don't you just love that popsicle paper?! <br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! We are still enjoying lovely weather here and are off to play with some friends. Enjoy your day!<br />
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Happy Friday! We have been having fabulous weather here in Washington so I have been trying to soak up every moment of it and enjoy time outside with my boys. Summer already seems to be going by too fast...do any of you feel that way? <br />
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I have been busy crafting for submission calls but I will have some projects to share next week...a few that didn't make the cut. :) Today, I just wanted to share about a Creating Keepsakes special issue that I was just published in: <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/issues/All_About_Albums">All About Albums</a>. <br />
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You can take a little peek into the magazine <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Creating_Keepsakes_All_About_Albums_Sneak_Peek">HERE</a>. My album is showcased in the Digital Album section. I don't do a lot of digital albums but it is such a great way to get a lot of photos/memories documented quickly. And I have fallen in love with <a href="http://www.papercoterie.com/">Paper Coterie</a>...they have fabulous albums (and other great memory keeping/art items too) that are easy to customize. <br />
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I don't want to share what is in the magazine but thought I would give you a peek at one of the pages that didn't get published.<br />
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And in honor of this fun birthday issue, I thought I would share a birthday card I made recently for <a href="http://crate.typepad.com/cratepaper/2013/06/june-creative-weekly-hello-polka-dots.html">Crate Paper's June Creative Weekly - Polka Dots</a>. <br />
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I created this card using Crate Paper's The Pier collection. I decided to take my scissors to one of the pinwheels (gasp!) but love how it turned out...I think they frame the card/sentiment nicely. And don't you just love the aqua and gold combination?!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to check out the new Birthday Creations: Volume 3 and congrats to all of you out there who had your lovely projects published in this issue too! I kept oohing and ahhhing every time I turned the page! :)<br />
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I have been seeing a lot of people playing along with CAS(E) this Sketch so I decided to check it out since I am a pretty CAS kind of gal and always love a good sketch. :) This card is based off of the <a href="http://casethissketch.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/case-this-sketch-34.html">CAS(E) this Sketch #34</a> and it doesn't get much more Clean and Simple than a few stickers and a lot of 'white' space.<br />
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The stickers are all from Doodlebug's Fruit Stand collection and my sun is actually a lemon that I just added the sun face to (which I cut out of the patterned paper). I keep looking at this card thinking it needs just a touch of something more...a few rhinestones or sequins maybe? I'll let you know if I add to it.<br />
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What do you think?! I definitely like it better now...amazing what a few sequins can do for a card! :)<br />
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Here is the CAS(E) sketch:<br />
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When I saw this image, I was immediately inspired to get out Doodlebug's adorable Fruit Stand collection to create this cheery hello card.<br />
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Aren't the colors just about a perfect match?! I love these sweet little fruits and didn't want to take away from the great paper and stickers by over embellishing so I just added 3 strands of coordinating Doodlebug twine (which was also inspired by the Trigger image) to finish off this cute and quick card! :)<br />
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If you want to play along in this challenge or just view some of the other wonderful entries, you can check it out <a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2013/06/tuesday-trigger-scene-in-tangerine.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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So, I got out my <a href="http://www.bobunny.com/lightbox/weekendmarket.html">Bo Bunny Weekend Market collection</a> and created this...<br />
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My hubby and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage this year (and I just read that Cath and her husband celebrated 18 years...congrats!) so I created this card with our anniversary in mind. I just love that rich navy patterned paper and the vintage labels in this collection. And don't you love the ruler paper?! It sent me searching for a quote and I thought this one was perfect. Did you notice my little flag? I made sure to use the 10 for our years together and cut a little heart out to embellish it with love. :) Then I used one of Stampin' Up's fabulous mini library clips to attach it.<br />
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I am really happy with how this turned out...a masculine, vintage, romantic card. That is a challenging combination, don't you think?! :) I am also entering this card into<a href="http://bobunny.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-card-challenge-may-winner.html"> Bo Bunny's June Card challenge</a> which is to make a masculine (or Father's Day) card. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!<br />
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At first I thought I might do a Father's Day card with ties in various patterns but then I started playing along with the sketch side of the Fusion challenge too (which is soooo the beauty of this challenge...so many possibilities!) and came up with this:<br />
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I just love how this came together! My best tip for achieving this mixy-matchy style is to gather various patterned papers and lay them out on your table (or floor) and start to pair different patterns together until you get a group that you love. I found that sticking with rich/masculine colors was a great way to mix it up while still coordinating enough to make the card work...the same would be true of various pastels, brights, or a more feminine color palette.<br />
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The papers are from Bo Bunny's Mistletoe collection and My Mind's Eye's Stella & Rose, Miss Caroline, and Collectable collections.<br />
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I popped the loyal and kind squares up on 3D foam to help balance the dimension from the 'you are...' and 'dad' chipboard.<br />
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I still have all these papers out on my craft table, so I might just work up another card if I get the chance today. And there is still plenty of time for you to participate in either of these challenges too! Click <a href="http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/06/fusion-hypothesis-11.html">HERE</a> to participate (or see all the great entries) in the Fusion challenge or <a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2013/06/the-mixy-matchy-style-challenge.html">HERE</a> for the Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.<br />
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Hello friends! I am still in birthday mode here...enjoying all the photos from our party and starting to scrapbook them too. So, I thought I would share another birthday card that I made recently. Sometimes I like to get out some pen and paper and draw out ideas I have for cards or layouts and that is how this card came together. After a little trial and error, I designed this triple scoop ice cream card...<br />
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For the cone I stamped Unity's Worn Grid background stamp at a diagonal to give the cone a more textured/realistic look and I scored some lines around the top too. But, the cone still looked too plain so I decided it was the perfect spot for the sentiment. I used a sweet paperclip from GCD Studios Pure Bliss collection and created two little flags for the stamped sentiment.<br />
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Then for the ice cream scoops, I used my Bo Bunny Double Dot paper...I just love the sweet little dots and vibrant colors. :) I simply used a circle die to trace an arc and then used scalloped scissors along the bottom of each scoop. Finally I topped off my ice cream cone with real sprinkles...fun, right?! <br />
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We are in end of school year mode around here...lots of celebrations, fun activities, and tons of excitement as we get ready for summer. I am looking forward to relaxing days at home with my boys, trying new things (like rock climbing), and a trip to the coast. Wishing you all a wonderful start to your summer!<br />
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I wanted to share some sites that inspired me, ideas for games, treats, decorations, and prizes, and photos from our party that hopefully will get you excited about throwing your own carnival party! <br />
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Click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzI4MjEzN3wyNzI0NTcwODE2/colorful-carnival?ref=pr_treasury">HERE</a> to see these fabulous Etsy items up close along with links to the great shops that make them.<br />
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For decorations I went super colorful and fun with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115906320/carnival-party-circus-party-invitation?ref=shop_home_feat">THESE</a> great printable items, bright little buckets and baskets from the Target dollar spot, that great popcorn bucket from The Dollar Tree, lots of jars wrapped with Bo Bunny Double Dot papers (to hold various signs, prizes or treats), <a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/fisher+price+1st+birthday+dessert+plates.do?green=D139FCEA-7655-5C18-980F-6342BDC44330">THIS</a> cute collection from Party City, and of course lots of balloons.<br />
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Now, onto the food. It was easy to find lots of treat ideas for a carnival themed party but not much in the way of 'real' food. We went ahead with hot dogs, marinated chicken wings, and my personal favorite...'fruit on a stick'. The boys had a lot of fun making these fruit skewers and I love the color they added to the food table.<br />
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For treats we had just about everything you could imagine...popcorn (I found cinnamon sugar and apple crisp popcorn at Whole Foods), cotton candy (freshly spun from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dollyscottoncandy?ref=seller_info">THIS</a> Etsy seller), strongman dumbbells (lollipop sticks with chocolate donut holes on each side), lemon cupcakes, caramel apples, and of course cake!<br />
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I drew up a sketch for the cake and gave it to my local bakery along with one of our dessert plates for inspiration and they did an amazing job, don't you think?! Then for a little dimension I created a sweet little banner using two wooden skewers, some Doodlebug Twine, and Bo Bunny Double Dot paper. I also placed the cake on top of a round hat box to give it the attention it deserved.<br />
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Find a few hat/circle boxes of different sizes, attach them to a piece of plywood, and lean up against a wall for this deceivingly simple game. The angle of the plywood does make a difference so test out the game ahead of time to see what angle is challenging but not practically impossible. We used hard foam baseballs for this which tended to bounce out just enough to make you really proud when you actually got it in!<br />
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Set up some clear plastic cups on a table, fill with water and some plastic fish. Then have 3 cups of ping pong balls so more than one person can play at a time.<br />
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The photo booth was such a great way to capture special memories from our day and who doesn't love to play dress up?! :) Decorative frames painted in bright colors, mustaches are a must have, fun headbands, hats, and glasses from The Dollar Tree, chalkboard looking signs/speech bubbles (made with black posterboard and a white pen), and a strongman dumb bell (not shown...but simply paint two styrafoam balls black and stick onto a wooden rod).<br />
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Extra photobooth inspiration: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/77444825/luna-bella-on-the-high-wire-circus?ref=shop_home_active">https://www.etsy.com/listing/77444825/luna-bella-on-the-high-wire-circus?ref=shop_home_active</a><br />
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Finally...the prizes:<br />
I wanted everyone to win a prize and did not want to be handing out prizes at each table/game so I decided to create a Prize Table that guests could choose a few prizes from when they were headed home. This worked out great...everyone loved picking their prizes and it was like a goody bag/thank you for attending the party. The sign says..."Ladies and Gentlemen...At the close of the show, please help yourself to a few prizes." <br />
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And I wish I had discovered these before the party...so fun! (They are on my list for next time...these are especially perfect if you have the fish bowl toss game.)<br />
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Here are 2 other parties that inspired me as well:<br />
<a href="http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/the-wedding-carnivalcarnival-games/">http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/the-wedding-carnivalcarnival-games/</a><br />
<a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2011/07/circus-themed-birthday-party.html">http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2011/07/circus-themed-birthday-party.html</a><br />
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Whew! Well, if you are still with me, maybe you are just as excited as I was about a carnival party! So, I hope this post helps you and please don't hesitate to email me or leave a comment with any questions...I have a few more tips I'd be happy to share. Once I got the idea in my head, I got quite ambitious with all my plans but it all came together fabulously and will be a party that we talk about for years to come. It created many wonderful memories of my son's first birthday and for that reason it was totally worth it! :)<br />
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<a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453187583231133569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171991837193978047.post-37342202239346741452013-06-06T11:07:00.000-07:002013-06-07T15:10:09.368-07:00Happy Bot-Day! - Boy Birthday CardWith 3 boys of my own and 2 nephews, I am always in need of fun cards for boys. And I think sometimes masculine/boy cards can be challenging since so many wonderful embellishments are sparkly or floral or more feminine in nature. However, recently I played around with My Mind's Eye's Boy Crazy collection to create this robot themed birthday card that is just perfect for the little guy in your life!<br />
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I just love the great colors and patterns in this collection...not to mention the fun brads!<br />
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Since there were not enough layered brads, I simply punched out two circles from coordinating patterned papers to create a third layered brad (the one to the left of the robot brad). And I wanted a little bit more dimension so I broke off the prongs on the robot brad and popped it up with foam squares along with the arrow.<br />
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The letter stickers are from Carta Bella's So Noted collection.<br />
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I will be back later this week to share pictures of my son's first birthday along with tips and links to help you plan your own fun carnival themed party. We had a blast and it is a party that will be remembered by all for years to come! :)<br />
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Have a wonderful day! The sun is shining here so we are headed outside to play!<br />
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<a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453187583231133569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171991837193978047.post-61211586120595177102013-05-27T19:51:00.000-07:002013-06-07T15:09:22.935-07:00Birthday Decor - Bo BunnyJust wanted to pop in this evening for a minute to share one of my many projects I have created for my son's first birthday. We are doing a circus/carnival theme (<a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/fisher+price+1st+birthday+dessert+plates.do?green=D139FCEA-7655-5C18-980F-6342BDC44330">HERE</a> are the adorable plates/decorations that started this grand idea) and I am having fun coming up with cute ideas (and finding lots of inspiration/ideas online too). Here is a little décor item I made using Bo Bunny's Surprise collection. I think it will be fun to put by the cake for extra decoration.<br />
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I love how colorful this Bo Bunny collection is...so perfect for a child birthday party. I can't wait to use some of it to scrapbook the party too! The container is a baby food jar and I just cut wood skewers to different heights for the signs/flags. There are also some M&M's in the jar to keep the skewers in place. <br />
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I am super busy this week finishing up preparations for the party and working on my photo class too so it might be a bit quiet here for the next week or two. But then I will have lots of fun stuff to share from the party, links to great party sites, and some birthday cards to share too.<br />
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Enjoy your week!<br />
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