Mini Album - Baby Book

This little 6x6 Gate Fold Mini is completely inspired by Ginger of My Sister's Scrapper  http://youtu.be/-bjZ4bkUKNo.

Ginger provides super awesome instructions and I couldn't resist giving it a go.  This is also the first time I have made a mini for the purpose of giving it away.  It came together much quicker then I expected and I really liked the finished product.

The person I gave it to seemed to really like it - she has a a little girl about 3 yrs old and thought she might use it to pop a few of her pictures in.

The album has 6 pages on each side.

I used a combination of Prima's 6x6 Jack and Jill paper pad as well as some nursery rhyme papers I had from a few years back.

Each page is a pocket and I kept the pages pretty simple,

On the last page or back cover the tab can be lifted for an extra photo

 mat.

And this are the tabs I made for each pocket.  I included little journal tabs on most of these as they act as both an anchor for a photo and or a place to right a little comment.

OTP: Configuration Tray for Sarah

Last week one of the girls on out team decided to give notice and take a new job.  She has been such a big part of the team for the last year it is sad to see her go.  That got me thinking that I wanted to do something for her and I cam up with the idea to make a configuration tray with things that represented our time working together.

Sarah is outrageous, she loves to quilt, has a fascination with shoes and quirky clothes.  She is a gem.

I had fun making this and the finished product is soooo Sarah.  I gave it to her today.  She loved it and others at work want one now too...sigh.

The try is 7 Gypsy's, I used Stampin up paper and the embellies are odds and ends I had on hand.  The needle and thread is a die cut (xcut I think) and the Dress form is Tim Holtz decorated with tissue paper flowers.

Layout: Frontierland

Note:  No papers were harmed (burnt) in the making of this layout!

Introducing...AJ.

This is one of my favorite moments from our recent trip over seas.  The gorgeous Prima (Craftsman collection) journal card tucked in behind the photo tells the tale of stumbling on the this Canon In the Disneyland Theme park.  I noted how AJ always wants me to pose and he is forever taking my picture...sigh. But this time I got him in on the action and boy did I get some great shots.

The tickets stubs reflect the date (hidden at the back), the Who (AJ), What (Defending Disney), Where ( Frontierland) , and then the third one is filled in to say Disneyland, Jan 2013.  The banner has Frontierland spelt out in stickers, AJ tells me the title almost looks like a Fort!

Tis a little bit strange..I have used chipboard in two layouts this weekend.  I love using Chipboard but struggle to find it in my local stores... Am very surprised to have found two pieces in my small collection that both made their way into a layout on the same weekend. :P

Supplies:

Paper:  Kaszazz
Cardstock: Kaszazz, and some scrap Bazzil (Kraft)
Metal Embellishments:  Tim Holtz Idealogy
Journal Card:  Prima - Craftsman
Stamps:  Tim Holtz
Letter stcikers:  Prima Roasarian
Chipboard/Wood:  Kaisercraft
Dies:  Tim Holtz - Tattered Banner, Ticket Strip, Harlequin Border

Challenges:

About a Boy - Introducing

Layout: Capture the Magic

Back from holidays, unpacking complete.  Craft room re organisation complete!  I might have brought home a few things...  And the other big things is I stopped past Office Works with my trusty SD card and printed off 452 photos, plus three in a larger photo size.  So when the weekend rolled around and overtime got cancelled I decided to jump in and start scrappin the memories.

This layout is extra special because the actual layout started at CHA in an awesome workshop at the Clearsnap booth.  Following is a picture of the project.  But since I don't currently scrap in the 8' by 8' it was a fun to take the class layout and make into a 12' layout and at the same time start using some of those photos...

Huge thanks to Cathie Allan who designed this project and the Clearsnap team for giving me the opportunity to take part in one of their workshops.

Supplies:
Clear Snap tool and supplies including: Ink; Colorbox pigment inks, Smooch and Top Boss Emboss.  White Card stock.
Stamps:  Impression Obsession
Dies:  Spellbinders

My additions:
Embellishments:  Vintage crochet doily's, Lace trim, Prima Flower
Chipboard:  WOW
Word Stickers: Tim Holtz - Chit Chat

Challenges:

The Pink Elephant Challenge - Lift it

2013..Thanks And farewell to Creative Card Crew

Hello Blogging world...

This is my quick catch-up post before I post a couple of layouts.

First up, I am so glad to be home.  I had an amazing holiday full of great experiences lovely locations, awesome people and good times.  You'll be seeing the photos in layouts and hopefully some of the story...

We went to new place, we caught up with family and I shopped.  I only had one 15 minute shopping trip to Joannes ( that netted a suitcase, maybe 2 full of goodies), CHA was AWESOME.  And some personal shopping again squeezed into one visit to Ontario Mills mall and I only had an hour - which is criminal!

Back home, I was so happy to see my girls.  I really missed them and AJ's mum.Work is crazy!  I will be flat  out catching up for the next little while.  I have deadlines for Easter that are going to mean long hours and extra time on the weekend.

Which is why I had to make the tough decision to resign from the Creative Card Crew Design team.  The few hours I will have for crafting I really want to be able to focus on scrap booking...So many photos, so little time.

With that said, I want to take a moment to comment on how awesome the team over at CCC are.  They are very supportive and my time on the design team was fantastic.  I really appreciate the time I spent there, Mari is a lovely person and I would encourage anyone to apply to their design team should they put the call out.  I wish the crew at CCC the very very best and look forward to joining in the occasion challenge.

OK enough with the catch up.  Before bed I want to post a couple of layouts I managed to complete this weekend.

Hugs

Elle

Card: Creative Card Crew: Girly

Hello...

Well holiday time is over but just barely....But onto crafty matters it is time again for another challenge over at Creative Card Crew.

This week the theme is Girly. We are sponsored this week by Crafty Sentiments Designs.  This image on my card is one of there wonderful selection.  This image is' Tess summer Fun'.  I made an easel card ( one of my favourite styles) and used lots of pink to keep it girly.

I hope you all have fun playing along with us.

Happy crafting
Elle

Card: Creative Card Crew - Snow and Ice

Happy New Year!!!

As you look at this post I will hopefully be on some cool adventure ride at Walt Disney World.  I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and is on the way to having an awesome 2013.

As I am sure you know it is time again for another challenge over at Creative Card Crew.  This week the theme is Snow and Ice.

We are once again sponsored by an amazing vendor.  This week it is Stamp Fairy.  Pop on over to the Stamp Fairy and check out the great digi's available.  The one I have used is Lenny_Icecream, I just think this image is soooo cute.


Happy stamping, cutting, crafting.

Hugs
Elle

Off The Page: Creative Card Crew - Red and Gold

Are you ready for a challenge?  I found this weeks theme of Red and Gold over at Creative Card Crew to be a real challenge.  I had a few false starts before this project just all fell together.

We are lucky to have Scrapping Centre on board as the sponsor for this challenge.  Play along with us for your chance to win a voucher to buy your canvas and other crafting supplies from Scrapping Centre,


Supplies:
Mini Canvas
Gold Texture paste
Word Stamp
Flowers
Trinkets
Muslin
Red silk paint
Glossy accents - to glue it all in place
Gold paint to paint the little easel.


Thanks for popping by to visit.

Elle

Mini Album: Creative Card Crew - Star Christmas Ornament

So close to Christmas, and only a few short weeks til I am off my holidays.  But, it is time again for a  new challenge over at Creative Card Crew.  As usual we have an awesome sponsor...this week that sponsor is Simon Says Stamp, one of my favourite craft supply shops.

The theme for this weeks Challenge - Star... IF your star is not obvious, please let us know where to find it it!

For my contribution I have made a mini Star album.  This tiny little album will be the only Christmas decoration this year as we will be travelling...So this little album is only 5cm (2") tall.

Supplies:

Cardstock - C'ordinations, Kaszazz
Papers - Kaisercraft
Ribbon, Lace, Petaloo Flowers
Lindy's Stamp Gang

Measurements:
5cm x 8cm (5)
5cm x 8.5cm (5)
5cm x 9cm (5)

Following is a little look at the work in progress...

Here is a closer look at the little book when it is closed:

And when it is open in a star:

And finally a few of the pages.  

 

Thanks for visiting my blog this week.

Hugs
Elle

OTP - Christmas Decorations

I had fun today using Stampin Up supplies to make Christmas decorations.  This is two variations, the blue/purple decoration used just DSP, the beige/blue decoration was stamped on white card stock.  Both were cut using framelits. Also used Tulle and ribbon...as you can see.  All products used were Stampin Up.

Inspiration: Ann Craig - Ann is a SU demonstrator and the best inspiration you can find.

Challenges
Paper play time - Anything Goes
The squirrel and the fox - Anything Goes
Emergency crafters challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin for the weekend - Use Some Texture

Polka doodle - Any Die will do
Craft creatoins - All things Christmas
Craft-room challenge - Punches and die cuts
Loves rubber stamps challenges - Use Ribbons

Thanks for popping in to visit.

Cheers
Elle

Card: Snowflake overload

Supplies

Mpress Dies, Cheery Lyn Dies, Memory Box Dies, Whimsy Stamps, Prima Paper

C'ordinations Card Stock, Lindys Stamp Gang, Pro Markers

Challenges

Crafty catz weekly challenge - Lets have Sparkle

In the pink challenge - Punches or dies

Joyful stamper - Anything Goes

Lady annes challenges - Anything Goes

The squirre land the fox - Anything Goes

Scrap-creations - Winter

Thanks for checking out my Snowflake overload...I am pretty sure I wasn't drinking when I made this...but, well hmm.

Hugs

Elle

Card - Wishing You

Supplies:
Martha Stewart Punch around the page, Mpress Dies, Whimsy Stamp and Die, Mazy Art Digi
Pro markers, Distress Ink Pad, Flowers, Ribbons, Hat Pin

Challenges

Dream valley challenges - Anything Goes
Paper Play Time - Anything Goes

Through the Craft room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers - More then One punch & or Die cut

willow sketchie challenge - Sketch provided

Stamptacular sunday challenge - Recipe Challenge

Challenges 4 everybody - Anything Goes

Paper take weekly - Ribbons or Pearls

Loves rubber stamps challenges - Fun with ribbons

Make it Monday

Hope you all like my cute little card.

Hugs

Elle

Card: Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Hi everyone, it's time for another challenge over at the Creative Card Crew.  This week we are sponsored by Marianne Designs.  Pop on over and check out the great cards by the rest of the crew...and have fun creating.

My card this week is Christmas themed as I work to get all my Christmas cards made.  My aim with this card was to keep it simple.

Supplies

Die - Marianne Designs
Card stock - Bazzil and Kaszazz

Mini Album: USA 2012

For the last few trips I have taken to creating my own travel journal mini album.  This is important to me as the only time I keep a journal is when I travel.

This year I made all the pages based on a combinations of techniques, the page construction was inspired by the following project on You tube called Happy Haunting Mini Album.  Here is the link: Happy Hauntings Mini Album

Rather then take lots of picture I took a little video to show my album.  Please note the audio starts off absent of sound but suddenly cuts in. I will have to work on my video techniques ...

Supplies:

Kaszazz - DS Papers, Rub-ons, Stamps
Prima - Papers
Kaiser - Ephemera
Lace, Charms and adhoc jewellery supplies.

Next up is AJ's mini Album.  It will be much much much smaller...  He doesn't usaully journal as often but he does like to jot down some experiences.

Cheers
Elle
 

Card: Designer Handbag

I had such a lovely time last night making a card for a very good friend.  My friend and work mate Nita is a designer bag fiend.  So when it came to a card idea for her birthday this week it was a no brainer.

With the help of a couple of purse die from Kasazz, some gorgeousness K & Company paper, some charms, pearls and paint I came up with this card.

For Nita it had to be a little bit special so I made her a little designer tag, an address book, she had to have her make-up (there's lipstick to...) and of course a girl needs her keys.  And with a planned holiday just over the horizon one must keep the passport handy...

I originally made the smaller bag to act as a make-up purse, but it was just a little to big.  So some tissue paper and some Hershey Kisses and it is just a little bonus gift.

Here's a little peek inside the back, you can see that the address book fits perfectly (and provides a great place for our team to write little messages).  Tucked in the inside pocket you can see her lipstick...she never goes anywhere without it.  And the make-up is now closed and tucked in ready to be pulled out for a touch up at any time.

Hope she loves it..  I sure had fun making it.

Challenges:

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/ - Bright Colours
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything Goes
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Lets get cute

Normally for cute I would think fuzzy animals...But today I am thinking cute in a whole other way.  Hmm...

Hugs
Elle

Card: CCC Challenge: Silver & Blue

This week over at Creative Card Crew we have a great Challenge theme:  Silver and Blue.  This awesome them gave me the opportunity to make yet another Christmas Card (yay).  Once again we are lucky enough to have an awesome sponsor.    The sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp.  Pop on over and check out the other DT contributions to this theme and while you are out and about check out Simon Says Stamp  for all the very best crafting supplies.

Supplies:

C'ordinations cardstock
Dies:  Sizzix, Xcut
Stamps:  Urban Stamp - Boofle Christmas sentiment
Cuttlebug Embossing folder

Card: Fairy Flowers

Yesterday I needed inspiration for a special Birthday card ( for today...bad Elle).  So I spent some time catching up on all the blogs I follow.  In doing so  I came across two blog posts that gave me all the inspiration I needed.

So, special thanks to Donna who posted an awesome card over at Cheery Lynn Designs Blog...  Check out this link for the card that inspired mine...Halloween Once Again.  After finding this card I came across the latest challenge over at Crafts and Me Challenges, which is Fantasy.  After that everything came together.

I hope you like this card, the recipient loved it and that's awesome!

Supplies:
Bazzill Card stock
Prima 6x6 - Fairy Flora
Wild Orchid Flowers
Spellbinders die
Memory Box Dies
Magnolia Die
Sizzix Die
Boss Kut die
Stamp - Magazine freebie


Challenges:
Crafts and Me Challenges - Fantasy

Card: CCC Challenge - Fancy Folds

It's time for yet another challenge over at Creative Card Crew , the theme this time around is Fancy Folds.  We are lucky to be sponsored by Stamp Fairy for this challenge.  Pop along over and check out the other great cards.

For my card I used a template I found in Magnolia Ink Magazine Vol 4, 2012.  This cool circle fold was fun to make and I think it is awesome.

Supplies:

Digi - StampFairy
C'ordinations cardstock
6" Paper pad - Kaisercraft
Dies - Sizzix, Mpress
Stamps - Whimsy

Thanks for taking a peek! Have a crafty week!

hugs
Elle

Card: It's stocking time!

It's been so busy lately I haven't had the time to get into the craft room, and by golly I have missed it.  This past weekend I made time.  I cleaned up the mess out there and I then got down to some playing.

Given it isn't long til Christmas I focused on Christmas cards.  As usual I looked to the blog challenges for inspiration and there was plenty to be be found...

Supplies:

C'ordinations Card Stock
Kaiser 6" Paper pad
Sizziz dies
Embossing folders - various
Ribbon, lace flowers and hidden in there is a brass key.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Rustification.
Creative Insprirations - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky Challenges - Vintage
Divas by Design Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Bird

Hey!  It's time for another challenge over at Creative Card Crew.  This week the theme is 'Bird'.  So pull out all those awesome dies, or papers, stamps or folding techniques and whip up a card that uses a Bird and come join us for a chance to win an awesome price from Simon Says Stamp.

Have fun and happy stamping...

Elle