Author: cristina

Christmas Tag/Ornament

| cristina
I did another Christmas hybrid goodie for a challenge at Sugarplum Paperie on personalized treats.
I created a star tag that can be used to accompany some cookies and then can be used as a Christmas ornament.
The only problem is, it took me forever to assemble it!!!!!!!! 🙂
I printed the star shape twice on normal paper (so the ornament is double-sided) and I took a piece of cardboard from a frozen pizza box (I peeled off the printed part so it wouldn’t show under my star paper).
The cutting process, however, was painstaking, because I wanted to make sure no cardboard could be seen. I wish I found a quick way to accomplish this step! 🙂
I used mainly scissors, and occasionally the craft knife to trim the inner angles.
Anyway, once I cutted everything nicely
I glued the paper to the cardboard with my loyal Mod Podge.
While it dried, I resorted to make a hole so the star could be hung. Since I have no paper scrapbooking experience, I don’t have any fancy instruments either (no cute hole punches for me..), so I simply used the 3-hole punch I use for school. This took me some extra time because I wanted to make sure I centered the hole properly on the star. Luckily, no damage occurred!
Finally, I brushed the star with Mod Podge for finish. The tag can be tied with a ribbon to a bag of cookies (I didn’t have a bag sorry!) and once the cookies are eaten it can turn into a nice Christmas ornament:
I really love the final result!

Another Thanksgiving LO

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I did a LO for the Roadmap to Scrap challenge at ScrapMatters.
These were the instructions:

  1. Any number of photos–arranged in a row
  2. One solid piece of paper
  3. One strip of paper
  4. One ribbon, used as many times as you’d like
  5. Ten of the same kind of element
  6. Journaling
  7. Word art as your title
  8. Cluster around your title

So, after the Turkey cake, here’s the actual Turkey we had for Thanksgiving. 🙂

Credits:

Papers and ribbon from Abundantly Blessed by Andilynn Designs

Felt leaves and wordart (recolored) from Thanks Indeed by Britt-ish Designs

Chestnut by Sailor and Lula

Font: Note this

It was really, really yummy! But I am biased because I love chestnuts.. 🙂

TOOT!!!!!!!!!!!

| cristina

Amy and Lauren have chosen me to be on the CT for Polka Dot Plum! I’m so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I *love* their designs and being on their CT is a dream come true!
OMG I cannot believe it yet!!
😀 😀 😀 {making the happy dance} 😀 😀 😀

First Birthday LO

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I scrapped the first LO about DH’s birthday. I did it for a template challenge at SM and I used the new Thanksgiving mini-kit by Britt, I love it!

Credits:

Template by Haynay Designs

Thanks Indeed by Britt-ish Designs

Font: Note This

I’m so tired, and it’s only Tuesday! Adjusting to the regular schedule after Thanksgiving break is tough.. 😉

More Cards!

| cristina

During this Thanksgiving break I’ve been having some good hybrid inspiration, and I did 2 more cards!

Credits:

Template by Winkasheart

Dear Santa by Cecile Designs

Font: Handwriting- Dakota

Here’s the printed out version (I brushed it with Mod Podge too):
I actually like this so much that I was thinking about making an ornament out of it, to hang somewhere in the house!
And here’s the other card I did

Credits:

Very Merry add-on by DeCrow Designs

I used the add on by DeCrow Designs to the gorgeous collab kit Very Merry by Britt-ish Designs and DeCrow Designs.
I really love the colors and elements in that kit!

Hybrid Xmas Card

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I did another card for the It’s In the Cards challenge at ScrapMatters.

Here is the digital card I prepared:

Credits:

Template by Kari Stamps

Funky Stems and Very Merry Add-on by Britt-ish Designs

Fonts: Eutemia, Existence

I used the add-on to a gorgeous Christmas kit by Britt (in collab with DeCrow Designs) that I really would love to have: Very Merry. I haven’t received my coupon from SM yet, and unfortunately the 40% discount for Black Friday has expired, but I hope I might get it either today or tomorrow (30% off) since the kit is $6.95 and I’m getting a $5.50 coupon. It’s such a gorgeous kit!!!! I really hope I can snag it!
Anyway, here’s the actual card:
I really love the colors!!
I used Mod Podge to finish the embellishments and to glue the papers together and the snowflake; I used glue dots to stick the little brads and the big one, so they have some 3D feel. I did not brush the Mod Podge over the papers, and I really love how the elements stand out since  Mod Podged them!

A Call and Black Friday Plans

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Polka Dot Plum is having a CT call!!!!! Check it out here.

I would love being in their CT.. I’ve been drooling over their kits, especially the seasonal ones!
So I’m keeping my fingers crossed until next week!
DH and I are on a terribly low budget this year, so we don’t really have any Black Friday plans (except we have to buy a futon/sofabed/air mattress for when my family comes to visit us for Christmas!) so it looks like we won’t have much fun tomorrow..
There’s a lot of scrap sales on the web too, and I hope I get my coupon at ScrapMatters (YEAAAH I reached my 60 points so I get a $5.50 coupon) in time for the sales.. Fingers crossed!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

| cristina

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so happy I get to stay home for this long holiday! I have quite a lot of work to do, but it’s just good to be home. 🙂

Yesterday was DH’s birthday! Here’s the card I prepared for him (not my best hybrid production, I must admit..):

Credits:

Template by Scrappy Kate

You Say It’s Your Birthday add-on by the ScrapMatters Design Team
Funky Stems by Britt-ish Designs

but I’m quite happy I went for some experimenting for the inside of the card:
Credits:

You Say It’s Your Birthday add-on by the ScrapMatters Design Team

Template for pop-up by Claire Skeps

We celebrated with a nice dinner and a beautiful Thanksgiving themed cake:

Credits:

Shabby Fall and Harvest Spice by Shabby Princess

Got a Date Strips and Funky Stems by Britt-ish Designs

I did this for the Grand Theft Layout so I scraplifted this LO by One Happy Mama.
When I saw this cake at the store, I simply couldn’t come home without it!! This turkey is just too cute! 🙂
I scrapped this page quite in a rush, but I love how it turned out! Especially, I love the flowers + buttons!

One month to Christmas!

| cristina

Wow: -1 month to Christmas! I’m so excited!!

I’m actually happy Thanksgiving is almost here, so this means I can put up the Christmas decorations soon! 😉
I finished the calendar! Here’s the cover I prepared.

Credits:

Welcome home by Erica Zane

Funky Stems by Britt-ish Designs

Today however was a pretty bad day for us! We had a (minor) car accident: DH was driving, and an elderly lady backed up from a driveway directly into our car!! 🙁
Luckily, the damage is minor (we are so glad she didn’t hit the side of the car, but only the fender), and our car is really old, but still we were so upset!
Tomorrow is DH’s birthday!! I did a card tonight but it didn’t really turn out very well.. :-S I’ll post pics tomorrow!

Almost done!

| cristina

I did the missing 2 months for the calendar so I’m almost done now! I just need to finish the cover.

For the month of October I used a LO I did previously and replaced the pictures with a photo of us. I just loved this LO too much and I thought it would be perfect for an autumn month.
Credits:

Green paper from BeautyFall add-on and template by Scrapmuss Designs

Other papers and 2 leaves from Autumn Sweetness add on by Cécile Designs
Leaf from Beautiful Blessings add on by Haynay Designs
Razzle Dazzle Alpha (recolored) by Britt-ish Designs

Finally, May is done too. I did this one from scratch!
Template Inspired by Ashley by Britt-ish Designs

Orchard Blossoms (some recoloring) by Amy Sumrall

Font: Eutemia

If everything goes as planned, tonight I’ll finish the cover and place the order!