Club Scrap "The Blues" Blog Hop

I know I say it every month but really, I LOVE this kit. The "Blues" in this kit are just beautiful. The graphics are awesome. If you haven't gotten one yet, I assure you, you NEED this kit!  

 

A while back I purchased some project tutorials from Paper Phenomenon during a sale. I decided to make the Gift Box- Gift Card Holder.

 

 

 

It is such a cute project with a box, draw and mini album!

But I have to say The Blues paper really make this project!

 

 

I lined the inside of the draw with my favorite paper from the kit!

 

 

My plan was to fill the album with pictures from my daughter Catie's school musical this year but the pictures I ordered sadly did not arrive in time. So I will have to post a follow-up when I get the album completed!

 

 

The album is an accordion fold with pages that fold out so there is tons of space for pictures and embellishments!

 

 

There are even cute pocket pages to add tags and other memorabilia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! The next stop on the hop is Jill's Blog and don't forget to return to Club Scrap and purchase some of  the amazing "The Blues" items for yourself!

 

 

Wishing You a Wonderfully Creative Day!

XOXO

Anne Marie

 

 



The Blues Deluxe Kit

The Blues Stencil

The Blues Borders and Backgrounds

May Club Scrap Artist Team Challenge

The Artist Team Challenge this month was to use  the new Club Scrap  Idea Deck Vol. 5 and create either cards from the J of hearts card, or layouts from the 9 of clubs. I was so excited for this challenge because it would give me the opportunity to see how the same formula would look when executed by different artists.

 

If you have not heard of the Club Scrap Idea Deck, it is 52 cards each with either a card or layout sketch AND it includes the papers you need to complete the project and the cutting instructions to ensure you have all the correct pieces. How awesome is that!

 

 

 

I proudly own all 5 of the Club Scrap Idea Decks. I tend to use them more to get ideas and often follow the cutting directions but then stray from the actual project.

So the real challenge for me was to use the layout card and really follow the instructions.

This is the first layout I came up with.

 

 

 

I used the Picnic Lite Kit for this layout. I just LOVE the bright colors in this kit. I really stuck to the card when setting up this layout. I added the "Great Day" with plastic letters from my stash.

 

 

 

 

I added some washi tape to my paper ribbons so they stood out more from the background striped paper..

 

 

I was really pleased with how my layout turned out and it came together much quicker than starting from scratch on my own. I decided to keep going and create another layout with the same card but this time using a different kit.

 

 

For this I used the Big Deal Lite Kit. I decided to stray a little from the formula for this one. First I rotated both of the pages and I removed the paper ribbons.
For my title I used the Thickers from the Picnic Lite kit and colored them with Club Scrap Ruby Ink. I didn't add any embellishments yet as often I need take a break from my pages and go back later. But that is what is so wonderful about Club Scrap's Assembly Line method. I can get my pictures out of boxes and on to pages and then go back if I need to and add embellishments.

 

 

Here are both layouts next to each other. What amazed me is how different these layouts look next to each other. I don't think looking at them you would say it was the same sketch!
 

The Club Scrap Idea Decks are a MUST HAVE supply.  They really can be individualized to the crafters needs and used in different ways. Whether you are looking for a quick, efficient way to get your pages done, some inspiration to get pages started, or just new ideas.  So hurry over to Club Scrap and get yourself a set of these amazing cards. I promise you will not be disappointed!

 

 

Wishing You a Wonderfully Creative Day!

Anne Marie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Club Scrap Boatancials Blog Hop

 

 

 

 

For me Spring brings sun, flowers and numerous birthdays. I just love the pastel colors in this kit and decided to make cards for all the spring/summer birthdays in my family.

 

 

 

For these first cards I used a sheet of  paper from the Pattern Basic Paper Pack Pastels. It matched the lavender in Botanicals perfectly. I used ribbon from the embellishment pack.

 

 

 

 

These next cards were inspired from a pin on the Club Scrap Botanicals mood board. I just loved the contrast of the yellow paper, the Botanicals stamps in black ink and then the white flowers heat embossed.

 

 

 

For my last two cards I hand colored the Botanicals flower stamp with my Pitt Big Brush markers. I have become totally obsessed with them. I love the effect you get from them and the ability to layer colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So bring on the Birthdays! I am ready to go!

I hope you enjoyed my cards.

Next stop on the hop is Deb at Liftbridge Cards and Crafts.

 

 

 

Wishing You a Wonderfully Creative Day!

XOXO

Anne Marie

 

 

 



"Pinspiration" Challenge



The April Club Scrap Artist Challenge was to create a project using

 inspiration from the Club Scrap Botanical's Mood Board on Pinterest. A Mood Board is a great way to inspire your creative side. You can check out the Club Scrap Pinterest board  here and you can check out my Pinterest board here.

For the challenge I picked this pin:

                       I really liked it's simplicity and the botanicals stamps worked perfectly.

                

I used my Pitt Big Brush markers to color in the stamps.

The wonderful patterned papers in the kit really made recreating the design effortless.

These cards came together rather quickly and now I have a stock of Birthday cards ready to go when I need them. Come play along with the Artist Team and find your Pinspiration!

Wishing You a Wonderfully Creative Day!

XOXO

Anne Marie



"Nice to See You" March Artist Challenge

The March Artist Team Challenge was to use the Club Scrap Retreat 2014 Nice to See You Kit.

The kit is really beautiful and awesome for mixed media projects.

 

 

 

I knew I wanted to make some tags with the papers, stamps and stencil. I have a number of tags started but then seemed to hit a creative wall! I TOTALLY lost my mojo. Desperate to get my creative juices flowing I turned to Pinterest where I found inspiration to create a tag book.

 

 

 

After taping the four tags together and coating both sides with white gesso, I added some Fired Brick Distress ink. To spread the ink and adhere it to the tags, I used matte medium.

 

 Then I went to work decorating it. I started by randomly stamping the Nice to See You images with archival ink. I added strips of paper from the kit and sewed the striped ribbon from the embellishment pack down a seam. I also sewed a strip of burlap on the front. 

 

 

I cut up a quote from the cutaparts in the embellishment pack and added it to one of the tags.

 

 

 

A while back on Pinterest I found the instructions for these awesome burlap flowers. They were just perfect for the cover!

 

 

My most favorite stamp from this collection is the eye stamp form the Greetings Unmounted.. I stamped it and then glued it to mat board to give it some dimension.

 

 

I tied each tag with the grey ribbon included in the kit, added pearls from my stash and added some baubles with a silver clip from Club Scrap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you visit all of the Artist Team members. And don't forget to stop back at Club Scrap and  pick up your own Nice to See You Kit and share what you create!

 

Wishing You a Wonderfully Creative Day!

 

XOXO

 

Anne Marie

   



Club Scrap 50s Kitchen Blog Hop

 

 Welcome to the March Club Scrap 50s Kitchen Blog Hop. If you arrived here from Wendy's blog you are in the right place. If not you can return to the Club Scrap Blog and start from the beginning.

  My inspiration for this months project  came from Pinterest when I was creating my 50s Kitchen mood board. I try monthly to create a Pinterest board focusing on the current Club Scrap kit. I have to say I LOVE this kit and found tons of exciting inspiration on Pinterest. Including this:

     I was so excited when I found this party invitation made to look like an old 45 record. It reminded me of one of my prized possessions, my dad's old 45 collection.

So I decided to create a mini album in the size and likeness of a 45.

 

 

   For the covers I cut 7 inch circles from cereal boxes and glued two together for both the front and back covers. I then covered them with the black paper from the kit. I used a 5 inch white circle in the center.

    I was so excited to use the record insert that we received from the Club Scrap Cruisin' Kit back in August 2008! Another of my favorite kits!
 

    I then cut 7 inch circles from the various papers in the kit. I used some black paper to create an accordion fold to bind the album together.

     I am using this album for pictures from our annual family vacation to Pine Lake. It is a family resort in the Catskill Mountains. The pictures match the kit perfectly as going there is like stepping into a time warp. The décor is just like Grandma's house, complete with paneling on all the walls!

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop on the hop is Lisa over at  Rockin Paper, Scissors and Glue.

Wishing you a wonderfully creative day!

 

XOXO,

Anne Marie