I got into paper art to scrapbook and if asked I would say I'm a scrapbooker vs. a card maker. But, it seems I make more cards because they are so quick and easy. However, I'm not very good at giving them away! So, I find myself with a huge stockpile of cards and not enough scrapbook pages for my photos. To solve my dilemma, I am going to start creating "scards". In other words, I will create card fronts as the mood strikes but I will not adhere them to a card base. I will stockpile them for use on a scrapbook page or a card. This is my 1st example of a scard. I think it looks great on the layout and as a card. Let me know what you think!
Some special techniques I used were
1. adorable mum flowers that Connie McFarlane has done a video on here: http://paperpleatsandribbonroses.blogspot.com/2011/02/easy-paper-flowers.html So cute and EASY PEASY
2. colored the Kraft borders with a sponge and my ink pad. These self adhesive
borders are very economical and so very versatile. You get 50 12" asst. borders for under $4 !!
3. The butterflies are actually part of a stamp that includes a film strip. I only wanted the butterflies so I cut off the film strip. I can still use both together later but this makes it more versatile. I Love My
Acrylix stamps for so many reasons but being able to customize them like this is a huge plus.
4. I wanted to use the "quilt" paper on this layout but a strip of it just didn't have the right look so I just used my trusty scissors to cut out the squares. Perfect!
Recipe:
Mayberry Papers from Close To My Heart
Kraft Color-Ready Borders by CTMH (GREAT buy and SOOO versatile)
Butterfly Brads from Bliss Collection by CTMH
Take a Picture Stamps from CTMH
Oval Punch from CTMH
Goldrush and Topiary Inks from CTMH
Flowers created from my stash
Stickles
Turn That Frown Upside Down sentiment stamp found at www.creativetimeforme.com
You are SO smart! I have the same problem, and need to do that too, thanks for the brilliant inspiration! I'm glad I discovered your blog - My daughter and I are just starting a blog called Reviving the Basics, if you'd like to stop by. It is just tiny, but hopefully we can do as good as you have! I love your creativity coupled with sharing your fabulous faith. We also rejoice in Chirst. Thank you for the double inspiration!
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