Dollar Crafts and Scrap My Stash: Clean and Simple

I am loving the Clean and Simple Challenges at Split Coast Stampers. This particular challenge asked us to be inspired by a Vera Bradley purse. I chose this set of bags. They are so colorful and fun!

I dug into my stash. The patterned paper and the card base cardstock were in a clearance pack at Hobby Lobby. The Stickers were from a Summer Set on a Roll from the Dollar Section at Target. The frames I've had for a long time - I think I received them in a swap.

I made two thank you cards, a get well card and a hello card. They were very quick!

PROJECT DETAILS

Flower Stickers: Target

Letter Stickers: Stickabilities, Karen Foster, Making Memories, My Little Shoebox

Paper: My Mind's Eye Kaleidoscope

Cardstock: Lightweight from Hobby Lobby

Frames: Oriental Trading Company (guessing here)

Black Pen: American Crafts

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Wild Card: I Pledge Allegiance

I am still working on Soldier cards. I was inspired by the Clean and Simple Challenge at Split Coast Stampers. I had done some sponging the other day, and thought I would try it again.

PROJECT DETAILS

I stamped on white cardstock. I laid my pre-cut stamped star down and sponged Holiday Red ink all around it. I then matted everything and I had a Clean and Simple Card.

Ink: CTMH

Stamps: Stampabilities

Paper: CTMH

Card Base: Hobby Lobby

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Technique Twist: Masking on Patterned Paper

I created this card for the Limited Supplies challenge at Split Coast Stampers. The card is an eight inch square, folded in half. That's a big card!

I had stamped and colored a star image and decided the reds were just not right. I then thought of my CTMH White Daisy ink and used my stamped image as a mask.

PROJECT DETAILS

Stickers - Stickabilities and American Crafts

Buttons - Collected over the years

Background Paper and Cardstock - CTMH

Ink - White Daisy

Star Stamp - Stampabilities

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Treasure Hunt: Cut Out

I found a great treasure today, a technique challenge at the Split Coast Stampers.

I have been working on cards for soldiers, so I stayed with my patriotic theme.

PROJECT DETAILS

Here is the link to try this for yourself. The instructions were great!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d4be70b96eef59106eaa6eb4cfa04783&t=468425

I used two stamps, the star was Stampabilities, and the Soldier is from Paper Inspirations. I used CTMH Cardstock and Background Paper, along with some star brads, also CTMH. Ink - Brown Paper Bag from CTMH.

The ovals are Spellbinders Petite Ovals, the largest two.

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Quotabilities: Stars So Bright

Today is the day I like to work with words. Sometimes I use a quote, or lyrics or a poem, and sometimes I'm simply inspired by something I've read.

I found this wooden star on clearance after Christmas, and it was too cute to pass up.

I was inspired by a friend of mine who has a little boy who likes to hear the Stars So Bright song when I visit. He is referring to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. I've made this for his room, which is decorated in vintage Americana, including stars.

PROJECT DETAILS

The wooden star is from Hobby Lobby. I removed all the pieces and painted the edges and the inner circle with Dusk paint by Making Memories. After the star was dry, I applied paper from American Traditional Design's Road Trip kit, and sanded off any excess.

I wiped the star clean, and added some doodles along the edge, and rubbed a little Brown Paper Bag ink (CTMH) to distress the star slightly. I finished it off with EK Scrabble Tiles.

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Die Cut Fun: Froggy

I love Basic Grey papers. I love the colors, the patterns, and the unique looks. I admit to having a rather large stash of these papers, stickers, and embellishments.

I like to take time each week to create cards. I made two of these, and left the sentiment off, so I can add the appropriate saying when I need a quick card.

Sometimes, I'm feeling creative, and other times, it's hard work. I know I can always turn to my die cuts and create a cute little character or accent, and then build from there.

This card is versatile. It could be a lil guy's birthday card, or a "feelin' froggy" get well card, or even "jumping for joy" celebration type card. Keep ready made cards on hand, and keep it handmade, and you'll always be prepared for the celebrations, salutations, and needs of friends and family.

PROJECT DETAILS

I die cut the frog and grass using QuicKutz Dies. The frog was done with two separate shades of green, and all the pieces were inked and distressed afterwards. I placed a piece of dimensional foam under the top portion of the frog, to give him a little depth. Overall, this project was extremely simple, but I like the results.

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Dollar Crafts: Holiday Frame

I dug into my collection of Dollar Crafts. These are small kits and projects that I purchased for a dollar or less.

This particular kit was a Red Toile Frame Kit from Hobby Lobby. After the holidays, the scrapbooking kits and supplies go down to as much as 90% off. This particular kit was originally priced $9.99. So, I got there just in time, and purchased it for only .99 cents.

This thick chipboard frame came with a selection of papers, stickers and rub ons and a small sheet of sand paper. There was no acetate to protect a photo, so I decided just to make a holiday greeting.

PROJECT DETAILS

I painted the top of the frame, and the edges (interior and exterior) with Red Roses Acrylic Paint from Making Memories. I applied this with a section of a Hydra Sponge. Once the paint was dry, I gently scrubbed the edges with the sandpaper from the kit, exposing some of the chipboard, and even tearing it in places. I then took another section of a Hydra Sponge and rubbed Chocolate Ink (CTMH) all over it, especially in the exposed areas. The paint and ink made the chipboard look just like some aged wood. Because I used the ink, I heat set the project before adding the papers to the back. I also added rub ons and one of the included embellishments - a tag title with brads.

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