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Bunny Centerpiece

Are you ready for spring? I know I am but living in Colorado we probably have a little more winter to go. 

Hi there! It’s Judy here posting on behalf of Clear Scraps. And I thought if it can’t be spring quite yet why not create a spring themed bunny centerpiece for the “feel of spring”.  

I am using 3 products, the Small Bunny Shiplap Shape, Medium Wood Stand and the Faith Embellishment Chipboard Punchout.

Start by choosing a patterned paper

Trace the bunny on the backside of the patterned paper.

Cut out the tracing

Paint the back of the bunny with white acrylic paint.

Adhere the patterned paper to the front of the bunny with Mod Podge. Apply Mod Podge to the top of the patterned paper to seal.

Paint the 2 pieces of the wood stand with green acrylic paint.

Paint the Easter Egg from the chipboard punch out light purple.

Glue the 2 wood stand pieces together.

Add more color to the egg.

Gather the wood stand, the egg and a variety of flowers.

Adhere the bunny to the wood stand.

Add some upright flowers.

Adhere the egg.

Add a few more flowers

Cut 2 pieces of ribbon. One is for a bow and the other will go around the bunny’s neck.

Add ribbon and bow and the centerpiece is complete.

 

Thanks for taking a look at my Bunny Centerpiece project. I hope I have provided inspiration for you to create your own spring centerpiece.

 

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Clear Scraps--Mason Jar Wooden Covers--Chasing Rainbows

Hello all!  Laura here today to share some St. Patrick's Day spirit with this cute little Clear Scraps Mason Jar Wooden Covers project!

This little set is fun to use as decor, or you can gift them!  This has several ideas for St. Patrick's, but you could also make a set that has a St. Patrick's, an Easter/spring, a 4th of July/summer, a fall and/or winter, etc if you are making a gift so it can be left out year round!  The Clear Scraps store has extra inserts sold separately in addition to the 3 that come with the set so it's easy to do--you can find them HERE!

These fit right onto a standard size mason jar.  I like to fill them up with a sweet treat to sit on my counter or to give as a gift.

You could also easily fill it with a store bought or homemade snack mix, trail mix, or cute vase fillers (glass marbles, shamrocks, etc).

To create the lids, you paint or stain the rings (I like to do this before I assemble) and then glue the layers together.  The lid inserts can be painted, covered with paper, stenciled and more!

This lid insert has been painted yellow, then stenciled using the Clear Scraps 5x9 Plaid Stencil using a soft brush and green distress ink.  It makes such a fun background for the paper and stickers!  You can also get different looks from the same stencil.

This lid was painted white to pop the green color even more--but I stenciled it twice--using a lighter color and shifting the stencil very slightly to give a shadow look.  If you want to keep it even more simple, you can simply use paper to give a layering affect.

This insert was painted aqua blue, then a circle of pretty patterned paper was added leaving just a bit of the painted lid to show as a frame.

Thanks so much for stopping by today--hope you are inspired to give these cute lids a try!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Mason Jar Wooden Covers, 5x9 Plaid Stencil

Other:  acrylic paint: black, white, yellow, aqua, Simple Stories St. Patrick's Day papers, stickers, enamel dots, foam tape, distress ink.

Hey friends! Jennifer here, and I’m so excited to share this adorable baby girl album I created for a coworker. I used the Heart Mixable Album as my base, along with the sweet "baby" and rocking horse wood shapes to add that perfect touch. To bring it all together, I dug through some leftover rose and soft pink papers, and even added a few whimsical fairies to give it that extra magical charm. Can’t wait to show you all the final result!

Mixed layered heart album

Baby & rocking horse wood shapes

 

First, I carefully sifted through the papers to select the perfect designs for each base page. Once I had my choices, I traced the album pieces, then cut them out and used an X-Acto knife to clean up the edges for that crisp, polished finish. To add a little extra depth, I inked the edges with some rich brown StazOn ink, giving everything a beautifully finished look.

While the glue was drying, I grabbed the "baby" wood shape and painted it pink, then picked up the rocking horse and gave it a warm brown finish. As those dried, I dove into decorating each page, making sure to add fun little pockets and tags for journaling those special milestones and capturing precious pictures. This mini album is packed with sweet details to preserve all the memories!

I added the "baby" wood shape to the front cover, along with some beautiful flowers to give it that perfect finishing touch. For a sweet surprise, I placed the rocking horse on the last page of the album, adding a little charm to the final spread. It really ties everything together beautifully!

 

To pull the album together, I used 1-inch book rings for a sturdy yet stylish binding. I then selected a variety of ribbons to wrap around the rings, adding a touch of texture and color. The details really make it stand out! I absolutely love how each page turned out! The soft, delicate colors, the whimsical fairies, and all the little details really come together to make this mini album the perfect gift to capture those unforgettable moments. It’s a beautiful keepsake that tells a story in the most charming way!

 

Thank you for stopping by and checkiing out this mini album. Happy crafting

~ Jennifer

Lucky Butterfly Door hanger

It would be a cute Wallhanging decor piece too.

I made the beaded hanging element too. I had beads and wire in my stash and was able to come up with this just using hit glue.

I twisted the top after running one end of the wire through the eyehole of the bow bead.

Then wrapped both pieces of wire around to secure the bow.

Then twisted then a few times. Hot glued the beads as I went along adding them to the wire.

Clear_Scraps_Small_Wood_Butterfly_Embellishment is one of many designs you can find on the website.

Heres what I did and the paints I’ve used.

Current colors to get close to what’s trending currently.

Rainbow vibes for spring.

I used distressed sprays for the Lucky.

The picture doesn’t capture how sparkly it actually is here.

I attached the Beaded hanger with hot glue and punched circles to secure the ends to the back of the butterfly.

I used POPS to add more whimsy and found the perfect flower.

I am so happy to share this project with you and hope you are as inspired as I am.

Have a wonderful day.

 

"Jar of Hope"

Hello everyone and Happy Wednesday! 
Misty @Mommyofkidz with you today sharing my "Jar of Hope" gift set.
I used the Mason Jar Wooden Covers paired with the Cozy Chipboard Punch Outs   
to create the Inspiration Jar, and then I added the Mini Shaker Envelope   
in the mix to create what would be a desk set gift for a teacher or anyone who needs a daily dose of inspiration! 

Of course, I began by covering all of the disks and the wooden jar lid cover. 
I used a papered by Brutus Monroe that is FULL of rainbows because the Rainbow 
is the symbol of God's Promise to us. I am in LOVE with this paper collection! 
As you can see, I simply traced around the wooden disks and adhered the paper to it, creating the base of my jar covers.

I wanted each disk to match, but be different, so I took time to decorate each one in its own unique way, making sure that the tiniest details were complete. 
I carefully selected my elements from the Cozy Chipboard Punch Outs   .
I used  the Snowflake to represent FAITH.
I used the Sweater with a rainbow on it to represent HOPE.
and of course, I used the mittens (hands holding a heart) to represent LOVE.

Once the Inspiration Jar elements were complete, I found an unused package of tags in my stash, and I added twine and a different scripture to each one.
Actually, it was a mixture of quotes AND scriptures, but you can add anything you like to your jar! 
Heck, I thought about going and buying a bag of skittles and giving this gift with a note saying...."TASTE THE RAINBOW".  LOL!  How fantastic would that be!!?? 

The final element was the Mini Shaker Envelope   .

Doing the same thing I did with all the other elements,  first covered each piece with the paper selection, then glued al the pieces together in the appropriate order.  Finally, I added my Shaker Filler and topped it off with the acrylic cover. I used these little clips that I had to hold it together after adding the cover.  DEFINITELY use clips to hold your shakers together as the adhesive dries or they WILL have gaps and your bits might fall out.  

On the back of the envelope, I affixed a personal message, but also this quote.  It was the perfect final piece to this gift set. 

This was a random photo that I saved from Pinterest or somewhere a long time ago...but I came across it recently as I was cleaning out my phone. It was PERFECT...and I knew exactly who needed to hear this message. Do you know someone who needs an inspirational message? Is there someone in your life who could use a lift in spirits, and a reminder that they ARE LOVED?  This is the perfect handmade gift to send to them. It is a Work of Heart. 

Thank you for stopping by today! head over to the Clear Scraps Store to pick up the pieces to create your own Work of Heart! 

 

 

St Patrick's Day Layout

Am I the only one that is a little slow in getting scrapbook layouts done for photos that have been sitting around for awhile? 

Hi there! It's Judy here with a St. Patrick's Day Layout project created for Clear Scraps.

And, yes, it's taken me awhile to get this one done! It's done with one of the photos from my daughter's trip to Ireland that took place in 2007! 

I have a Shamrock Mini Shaker and thought it would be a perfect embellishment for my layout.

So, I went ahead and put the shaker together 1st thing.

The solid chipboard piece and one of the chipboard form pieces are colored with a green sparkle pen. 

Glue and glitter were added to the colored form piece.

2 other form pieces were layered and adhered to the solid chipboard.

Sequins were added as the shaker bits.

The protective film was removed from both sides of the acrylic piece.

I adhered the acrylic to the top form piece. 

The top is added to the shaker.

Now to assemble the page.

I started with a 12 x 12 inch piece of green card stock.  Gold and white card stock are layered on top for the layout base.

The photo was matted with gold and green card stocks.

Next, I added a piece of orange card stock to the base. I also die cut 3 circular frames and added.

2 patterned papers from the St. Patrick’s Day Clipart and Papers Kit by Scrapbook Gems were printed, cut and added.

I printed and fussy cut some shamrocks and banners from the scrapbook kit. I also pulled out a rub on, printed and die cut other elements for my title.

The photo and title are added.

Start adding shamrocks and banners.

Finish by adding the rest of the shamrocks and the shaker.

Thanks for taking a look at my layout project!

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Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker Frame--Kiss Me

Hello there everyone!  Who loves St. Patty's Day?!!  Laura here sharing a St. Patrick's Day card idea that you can send/give to a special someone!

I love to change up from making the "usual" card to creating an easel card.  It somehow feels more special, but it's just as easy to make!  Especially when you use one of the Clear Scraps Mini Shakers!  The base was made to fit this 3x4 frame, so it was cut at a 5(wide)x4" size.  The full length to make the easel is 10" by 5".  You score at 4", 4" and 2" and you make the front (that the shaker is glued to) at 5x4".  I used black cardstock with green matted with a 1/8" border to make it super sturdy.   The card folds down neatly to look like this:

The movement of the sequins in the Mini Shaker adds some sparkle and fun to a simple card like this.  Just a few stickers and it's done.

With the many shakers to choose from, you can find one for just about anything, but it's really great to pick up a few of these basic Mini Shakers like this Mini Shaker Scallop Rectangle 3x4.  You can use them for absolutely ANY project! 

The nice thing about these--they will hold a 3x4" photo as well!  This frame can be used for a card as shown in this project, but would also be great on a scrapbook page as a fun, interactive accent, or even a home decor project like adding it to one of Clear Scraps Shiplap Shapes.  These are so great to have in your crafty stash so you can grab, customize, and use to add that extra "something" to whatever you are creating!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Mini Shaker Scallop Rectangle 3x4

Other:  Acrylic paint--black, glue, foam tape, cardstock--white, black, olive green, Simple Stories St. Patrick's Day collection.

Heart Shaker Tag

Hi friends! Melissa Minor @CardsbyMelissaMinor here on the Clear Scraps blog today. I'm sharing a project I made with the Heart Shaker Tag. This tag can be used for a variety of things. You can add to a tiered tray, a gift bag, or even a scrapbook page. 

I started by using the tag as a template. I traced the outline onto a beautiful heart patterned paper. I adhered the paper to the chipboard tag using Matte Modge Podge. While that was drying I painted each of the heart outlines with black paint. 

After everything was dry I sanded the edges of the paper down to fit snuggly against the tag. Next I started working on my heart shaker. I removed the protective film covering from both sides of the clear heart pieces. I adhered one of the clear pieces to the black painted heart. I repeated this process so that I'd have one for the back and one for the front of the shaker tag. I used wet tacky glue and glued the clear cover onto the back of the tag. I then layered up the black hearts to form a well on the top of the tag. I filled the heart shaker with gorgeous sequins. I have some in silver, black, white, and red heart shaped. Next I adhered the cover to the tag. 

Next I started embellishing the tag. I pulled out sone paper flowers and leaves. I used heavy gel matte to adhere the flowers. I added a few stickers to the top that say Love You So Much! I rubbed a little distress oxide ink in the color black soot around the entire tag for a distressed look. I finished the project by adding a black and white polka dot ribbon to the top and tying a bow.

 

 

Shakers for Any Occasion Cards

Hello Again Friends.

Denise Here

Today I have two fun “Any Occasion “Shaker Cards

Clear_Scraps has many different Fun Shakers in the Product Lineup.

Today I have the Cupcake_Shaker and the Butterfly_Shaker

All Shakers include the pieces to Build the Shaker. All you need is add the shaker Mix and Clear_Scraps has you covered. They have different ones to chose from and work well with whatever project you may need your shaker for.

 

Here’s how I made the Cupcake_Shaker card.

 

This one is an odd size. 41/2” x 51/2”

I first I use glue to cover the base pieces and the adhere with paper.

I did the same to the Butterfly_Shaker.

Craft knives work great.

Get the pieces ready for assembly.

Glue two together for the frame to adhere to the base.

I used heat embossing glaze to cover the top piece.

And then after heating it thoroughly, I did its a second time.

Then Added the Clear_Scraps shaker_Mix.

And added a bit of gold sequins from my personal stash.

Then I mixed Blush Pink Paint with Molding Pate for some frosting effects.

It worked out really well and then added shaker bits to the topping for added texture.

The Butterfly I painted then used Micah distressed sprays.

I started with a yellow base.

Then added Aqua blue and the after those were dry I used the sprays.

The ribbon is to mimic gift wrapping.

So much fun to have these Shakers for cards or projects that shakers could make extra special.

Thank you and hope this inspires you to have a Happy Crafty Day.

Clear Scraps Shakers used 

Butterfly

Cupcake

Heart shaker mix

Mardi Gras Mixed Media Canvas

Do you like mixed media projects? Mixed media is not something I do a lot, although I think it’s fun to play with different mediums and materials. 

Hi there, Judy here creating a mixed media project for Clear Scraps!

 Mardi Gras is March 4th and being a Louisiana native, where this celebration is pretty popular, I thought mixed media canvas with this theme would be fun!

I am using the 12 inch Shattered Glass Stencil and the Fleur-de-lis Mini Shaker.

The canvas I am using measures 9 x 12 inches. I pulled out some purple acrylic paint, gold texture paste and a pallet knife.

The first step is to add some purple paint to the canvas. I left some streaks in the paint as I did not want total coverage.

Next apply gold texture paste through the stencil with the pallet knife randomly.

I wanted to add a little green paint and did so with a dry baby wipe by swiping in various areas.

Assemble the shaker next.

Trace the solid chipboard back piece onto the backside of a gold glitter card stock and cut out.

Glue the gold card stock onto the solid piece.

Adhere 2 of the chipboard form pieces together.

I applied gilding wax to the front of the 3rd chipboard form piece and the edges of all chipboard pieces.

Glue the 2 chipboard pieces that were adhered together to the back piece. 

Add shaker bits to the back. I used sequins. 

Remove the protective film from both sides of the acrylic piece.

Glue the acrylic on top of the assembled piece.

Add the last form piece.

Now we’re ready to put the canvas together!

I had a Mardi Gras themed mask I made years ago that I thought would work perfectly on this project.

It was adhered with a low temp glue gun to the top of the canvas.

The shaker was added to the lower right corner. Gold beads were glued between the masks and shaker and the canvas is complete.

So, what do you think? I had a lot of fun putting this canvas together and hope you like it! Maybe I’ve provided a little inspiration to do a project you may not normally create. If so let me know?

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Love home decor

Hey there, fellow crafters! Jennifer here, bringing you a quick and charming Valentine’s Day décor project that’s as simple as it is beautiful. Today, we’re working with a round pallet, a wooden "love" word, and an array of lovely flowers in various shades of pink, red, and white. The result? A heartwarming wall hanging that will add the perfect touch to your Valentine’s home décor.

Large circle diy pallet

Love xl script wood word

First, I gathered all my materials and began the fun part. I arranged the flowers into the shape of a heart to visualize where I wanted them and how I wanted the overall design to look before gluing them down. Once I was satisfied with the layout, I moved on to prepping the round pallet. I applied a mix of brown Unicorn Spit stain and white paint across the surface. Before the stain could fully dry, I used a damp paper towel to gently wipe over the brown, softening it to a lighter hue. Then, I added a light swipe of white chalk paint over the brown to give the pallet a subtle, layered effect.

While that dried, I worked on the "love" word. I mixed red and black paint to create a rich, deep red, and carefully painted the wooden word. To add some dimension, I used a foam brush to lightly distress the word with a hint of black paint, giving it that rustic, worn charm.

Next, I glued the paper flowers in the heart shape I had arranged earlier, securing each one in place to create the perfect focal point. Finally, I added the “love” word right in the center, and voilà! This simple yet stunning project is now ready to be the star of your Valentine’s décor.

I hope you enjoy creating this sweet piece as much as I did—it's sure to bring a warm, romantic touch to any home this Valentine’s season!

 

Clear Scraps--Chipboard Shapes--

Hi all!  Laura here to share with you today!  I've got a beautiful LO idea for you, that would be perfect to scrap anything from a wedding, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or just as an "I Love You".

Clear Scraps really has SO MANY items that make creating "special occasion" scrapbook pages easy!  They have stencils, titles, chipboard shapes and so much more!  This LO started with a blank piece of white paper.  I grabbed the Clear Scraps 5x9 Swirl Hearts Stencil, some ink and a blending brush to create my own background paper!

I wanted to keep the look soft to add to the "romantic"aspect of this LO.  I softly applied the ink to the stencil and just moved it on down the page as I went.  It was easy to make this waterfall of hearts to be the base of this scrapbook page.

This made a great base to layer in some photo mats, floral ephemera, enamel dots and other fun touches to create a pretty page perfect for those romantic Valentine's Day (or?) pictures to come!  Another fun item you can use is chipboard shapes!

The Clear Scraps Banner Heart Chipboard Embellishments is a perfect embellishment for this LO.  You can use the 2 pieces separately, or layer them as I did here.  The bottom heart was traced and then cut out of a pretty patterned paper.  The top portion I painted with pink and white acrylic paint, and then brushed with Distress Ink.  A few flowers and stickers and it makes just the right finishing touch.  Please be sure to check the Clear Scraps Store too--there are SO MANY different designs of chipboard embellishments to choose from!  Even several heart designs in addition to the others for all different occasions, seasons and holidays.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Stop back soon for more inspiration!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  5xo Swirl Hearts Stencil, Banner Heart Chipboard Embellishments.

Other:  Acrylic Paint--white, pink, Distress In--Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Love Story papers, ephemera, stickers, enamel dots.  Foam tape, glue.

Princess Party Heart Shakers

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Misty (@Mommyof kids) here today sharing my third project as a Guest Designer for Clear Scraps. Today, I have a super fun idea with the Mini Shaker Hearts! Yes, Valentine's Day has already passed, but this idea can be used year round! First, however, I have a question for you all. Do you enjoy making shakers?  If so, what types of projects do you use them on?
I do!  I am addicted to creating shakers of all shapes, all sizes, and I use them in most of my projects! Today, I have gone off the page with the shakers that I am sharing, and used them for something other than a card or a scrapbook layout.  

To start with, I gathered my supplies, beginning with my Clear Scraps products:
Mini Shaker Heart
Mini Shaker Double Hearts
Shaker Filler

Next, I gathered all the supplies that I thought I may need for the project from my supplies.  I like to have everything within reach while I am creating, so, even if I end up not using something, I like to have it close---just in case. 

I Started by covering the outside of the hearts with the pink glitter card stock...front and back.  Next, I used the silver glitter card stock to cover the part of the bottom layer of the hearts that would be on the inside of each shaker.  For a little extra "Eye Candy", I used my glossy accents glue to add a few tiny butterflies to this layer.  

Before you add your filler, be sure to allow the glossy accents PLENTY of drying time. OR...cheat like I did and use a heat gun! HA HA! Otherwise, your shaker pieces will end up sticking to the butterflies, rather than "Shake~Shake~Shaking" inside the hearts. 

Once the butterflies were completely dry on the bottom layer, I used my 3-in-One Beacon glue to glue the layers of the hearts together and then filled them with lots of super cute Shaker Filler. Clear Scraps has so many options to choose from! Do not add the top layer before you add your filler!
 Once I filled the insides of the shakers, it was time to secure the tops into place and cover the sides.  **Don't forget to remove the film from both sides of the acrylic topper piece! 
For covering the sides of the shakers, I cut 1/4 inch strips from the same pink glitter paper and secured it into place around the perimeter. 

Once the shakers were filled and topped and the siding was added, I embellished them with a few rhinestones and some silver twine (to cover the exposed edges of the paper) and them the shakers were complete! 

At this point, you can add your adorable Heart Shakers to any project you would like!!  I use mine mostly fro scrapbooking and for cards...what will you use your for?  Hmmmmmm Oh the endless possibilities!! 

Well, I chose to go Outside of the box today and I created Princess Party Pieces with the Heart Shakers! 
I used my Handy Dandy Cricut Maker Machine to cut out a Unicorn Crown base using the silver and white glitter Card Stock.  Once it was assembled, I added the completed Mini Shaker Double Hearts to it. 

I added flowers from my stash for embellishing around the shakers, and Voila!  A Pretty Princess Party Crown! 

But wait...EVERY Princess has to have a wand, right??? Of course she does!! I used the single Mini Shaker Heart to make the wind!  It was super simple!  I just grabbed a dowel rod and wrapped in with ribbon and then glued the heart shaker to that.  (I have these on hand as I used them frequently).  Once the shaker was securely in place, I added a plethora of flows ribbons to the base of the heart, and topped it with a pretty pink rose from my stash. And again...VOILA!!  The perfect Princess Shaker Wand!


Thank you for visiting today!  I hope that I have inspired you to get crafty, and maybe even think outside of your comfort "Box"!  Go grab some Shakers and get crafty! Clear Scraps has SO MANY options to choose from...and they are all SOOOOO EASY to assemble!! We would LOVE to see what you create!!! 

 

 

Bee Happy Fence

Hi there! It’s Judy here with a cute and easy home decor project created for Clear Scraps. 

For this project I am using the Medium Shiplap Fence and the new Bee Happy Chipboard Punchout Embellishments. 

I started by “white washing” the 3 fence pieces by applying some white acrylic paint with a sponge brush and wiping with a baby wipe.

To add a little color to the fence, I cut a piece of patterned card stock to apply to the center horizontally.

Apply glue to the center of the fence. Adhere the patterned card stock. 

Apply wood glue to the 2 narrow wood strips. Adhere to the fence covering the card stock edges.

I chose 3 of the chipboard pieces from the punch out embellishments.

Color is added to the chipboard with markers and acrylic paint. I also added a little glitter glue to the bee and flower.

I decided to die cut some flourishes to use with the chipboard pieces.

To finish I added the chipboard and die cuts.

Thanks for checking out my project. I hope I’ve provided some inspiration for creating a home decor piece.

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Love Cards Stenciled 3 Ways

Hi there! It’s Judy here sharing my latest Clear Scraps project!

Clear Scraps has a great assortment of stencils that can be used in a variety of ways for your crafting. I really am not one to do a lot of stenciling but I have the 4 x 6 Love Stencil and thought it would make a great card. 

So, although my cards look the same, I used the stencil with 3 different mediums on cardstock.

 

For the first, I taped the stencil down on a panel of white card stock.

I traced inside the lines with a glitter gel pen.

A shimmery ink was then rubbed over the stencils with a finger dauber.

The second card stock panel is stenciled with a gold metallic texture paste.

For the third panel I decided to do some heat embossing.

I applied Versamark ink over the stencil with a finger dauber.

Remove the stencil.

Apply embossing powder over the panel and heat.

Once the stenciling was done, I trimmed each panel down to 4 x 5 1/2 inches.

To put the cards together I created white card bases measuring 5 x 6 1/2 inches.

I cut metallic card stock to 5 x 6 1/2 inches, plain solid color panels to 4 3/8 x 5 7/8 inches, and glitter card stock panels to 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches. A 1/4 inch strip of metallic card stock was cut to 4 3/8 inches. 4 hearts were die cut to add as embellishment.

Adhere the metallic card stock to the card base and the stenciled panel to the glitter card stock.

Take the stenciled piece and adhere to the solid card stock piece.

Adhere to the card base.

Add the die cut hearts to the cards to complete.

Thanks for checking out my Stenciled Cards.

 

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Love's Desire 8x8 mini book

Hello, crafty souls, and a very Happy Valentine’s Month to you all! 💖 Jennifer here, bringing you a fun and fiery red, white, and black mini album. Using the gorgeous "Desire" paper collection by Stamperia and an 8x8 mini album base, I’ve crafted a little masterpiece that’s all about love and passion. Let’s dive in and explore the magic of these bold colors and beautiful papers!

8x8 chipboard album

heart swirl stencil

brick wall stencil

 

First, I prepped the front cover with a smooth base of white gesso, layering on three coats for that perfect foundation. Next, I grabbed some crackle paste and a heart stencil to add texture and dimension, creating a romantic heart pattern across the surface. Once that paste dried, I spritzed everything with Tim Holtz Metallic Distress Spray, giving it a shimmering, distressed look that catches the light just right. After all the layers had fully dried, I brought the design to life with embellishments, flowers, and a touch of ribbon for some extra flair. For the finishing touch, I painted the resin couple with a coat of clear gesso, followed by black and red paint to make them pop against the background. 

For the resin figures and carefully painted them with a mix of gloss gel and acrylic paint, giving the surface a stunning, glossy sheen once dry. To deepen the flesh tones, I added a touch of rich brown ink from Stazon, lightly dabbing it over the peachy areas to create a more natural, subdued hue.

On the next two pages, I designed a space to showcase a standout photo and incorporated a waterfall effect, giving room for multiple photos or journaling within the album. I started by cutting five pieces of black cardstock, each measuring 5" high by 4.75" wide, then scored them at the halfway point along the width. After decorating both the front and back of each piece, I layered them carefully to create the flowing waterfall effect, allowing for a dynamic and interactive layout.

For the next page, I applied the brickwall stencil with crackle paste, giving the surface a beautifully textured, weathered effect. Then, I added a photo mat to frame and highlight that one special photo, ensuring it stands out against the backdrop of rustic charm.

The following pages are brimming with opportunities to showcase photos, featuring plenty of pockets for tags and photo mats—perfect for adding extra memories and personalized details to the layout.

To tie the album together, I used sturdy book rings and a mix of red and black ribbons, adding a stunning finishing touch while cleverly hiding the rings. I hope this sparks your creativity—have a wonderfully crafty day! ~ Jennifer

 

Clear Scraps--Memory-Dex Cards--My Love

Hi there everyone!  Laura here with you today to share a cute idea to add to your Memory-Dex collection!

These cards were created using up scraps from a scrapbook LO I made (make sure to stop back in just over a week to see that!).  The base cards are the Clear Scraps Hearts Chip Dividers 3pk.  These are a great simple base to start with and these cards are great for making a Valentine's Day, Anniversary, Love, or Wedding Memory-Dex box, to name a few.  I used a combo of paint and tracing and cutting out on pretty patterned papers.

They are 2 sided of course too, here is the back!

To give the painted areas a little texture/depth, I went back in with distress ink and a brush to stencil these fun scrolled hearts using the Clear Scraps 5x9 Swirl Hearts Stencil.  One of the options from their cool Mixer Stencil collection! It's just the right size to cover the entire card with this sweet design!

These can add so much to any project and you get 2 great designs on one stencil to play with! 

 

Easy to use these stencils to get different looks too!  Here I used just a single heart to accent the hearts at the top of this card.  If you haven't tried stencils, these Mixer Stencils, are super easy to use--stop by and check out all the options HERE in the Clear Scraps store!

To finish up these cards, I love that you can then decorate any way you'd like.  Stickers, ephemera, enamel dots, ribbons.  You can go wherever your creativity takes you and use up those scraps/extras in the process--it's like getting 2 projects in one!  They are so quick to make also--so even if you don't have a Memory-Dex project in mind now, you can keep a few sets of cards around, and make them after you finish a big project--then they'll be ready to go when you are!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Hearts Chip Dividers 3pk, 5x9 Swirl Hearts Stencil

Other:  Acrylic paint--pink, blue, Distress ink Aged Mahogeny, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Love Story--paper, ephemera, enamel dots, stickers, organza ribbon.

“Life Is Good” Star Butterfly Shiplap Sign

Hello Denise Here today with a Stellar wall decor Sign project to share.

I’ve used the Wood_Shiplap_Star_Medium

Chipboard _Word_Title “Life Is Good”

chipboard_embellishments “Monarch Butterfly ”

Check out all of the Shiplap Decor pieces available.

Oh and while your There check out all of the Beautiful Chipboard Embellishments available for your next project on your Crafty List.

Now Let’s get into How I created this fun project.

I started with a Base of Gesso. 
Then I chose two Complimentary Blue colors.



I used the darker color for shading.

I let the paint dry between coats and color changes.

While the Star dried, I moved onto the Monarch_Butterfly_chipboard_embellishment.

I decided to use Micah Distressed Sprays for quick coverage and a Cosmic shimmer effect.

I used a blank piece of white cardstock to protect my table and now I get to use the remaining graphics for a future project.

Now I am deciding to layer the two Butterfly pieces together.

Lets Micah Spray The Star.

I keep paper towels close by for blotting where ,I think I over spray.

I went with several sprays to achieve a cosmic vibe.

Now for placement of the embellishments.

I will use Hot Glue to attach the embellishments and the ribbon for the hanging element.

I used Liquid Pops for some pearls.

They add a beautiful whimsy to this project.

Combining the Butterflies works very well.

I love how this Came together so perfectly.

The Embellishments are the perfect size for smaller projects as well as other types of projects.

Cards and signs are just a couple of ways and now , let your imagination take you on a journey.

What Will You Make ?

Share on the Facebook Inspiration Page and we look forward to seeing what you have created.

Have a wonderful day xoxo!

Lilac mini album

Hey there, crafty friends! Jennifer here, and I’m so excited to share this gorgeous lilac mini album with you today! These mixable albums—featuring both chipboard and acrylic—are an absolute dream to work with. The creative possibilities are endless, and they really let you craft a mini album that's as fun and charming as your imagination will take you!
8x9 mixable mini album

For the chipboard pieces, I started by tracing, cutting, and gluing the paper into place. Once everything was dry, I grabbed my X-Acto knife to carefully trim the edges for a clean finish. To add a little extra depth, I inked the edges with Stazon’s rich brown ink for that perfect, vintage touch.

As for the acrylic pieces, I peeled back the film on one side (don't forget this step—it's key!), then applied some vibrant alcohol inks. To create a beautiful water effect, I took a splatter brush and flicked a bit of alcohol onto the surface, letting it create those dreamy, fluid patterns. It’s all about those little details that really bring the project to life!

Once I had the base pages in place and the acrylic all decked out, it was time to have some fun decorating each page. I added photo mats to showcase those perfect memories, along with pockets for even more photo mats and tags for journaling—because every album needs a little storytelling, right?

To really bring each page to life, I layered in some chipboard embellishments, beautiful flowers, and a touch of ribbon here and there. These little details really help tie everything together, giving the album that extra bit of charm and personality. It's all about creating a space that’s as special as the photos you'll put inside!

I absolutely adore albums that embrace a single color palette—it adds such a cohesive, striking vibe. This is actually my third album centered around a color scheme, and it’s always such a fun challenge! I hope this sparks some creative energy for you, and maybe even inspires you to craft your own mini album using chipboard and acrylic. The possibilities are endless!

~Jennifer

Spring Wood Decor embellishments

Happy February!

Denise AbateSmith Here to share my recent projects with you.

We are Moving into Spring with some Fun Mini Decor Pieces

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I have These Wood_Shapes made with Real Birch Wood.

I’ll be using both Paper and paint.

You will need A void wet glue or double sided tape. I am using wet glue.

First I’ll cover with glue then apply paper and cut around the wood shapes.

Craft knives work best in my opinion.

These didn’t take very long to finish this stage. Then I painted the backs.

I did two heavy coats.

I could have a hole drilled to turn these into ornaments.

They would be great for a seasonal Tree.

Or Easily add to a Wreath or Signage.

One coat leaves a more distressed look. This time I wanted more coverage.

I used Metallic paint markers to finish the edges.

I used some stickers that I backed with light weight chipboard.

I had some flowers and other embellishments to decorate these.

I used Hot glue and some tiny Rossettes to pop up the images.

These would be great craft projects to do with the kids or grandkids during the spring break.

Thank you So much for stopping by and hope this inspires you to create something fun.

Have a wonderful and Blessed day.

Wood_Birch_Wood _Shapes