Monday, November 21, 2011

GCD Studios November DT Work Plus Tutorial

I had so much fun with the challenge given to the designers this month: make your own embellishment out of GCD Studios paper. When we first got the list I really wasn't sure what to pick so I just took the first thing on the list 1.)HOME. While I was laying in bed one night the idea for this card hit me and it was so easy to create just cut out a house shape,snip green paper for grass, and roll some scrap piece of paper fun right? YES!Photobucket
Here in the closeup you can see the scrap rolls, the snipped grass and how I used the Die-cut Ribbons - Antiquities Collection by Donna Salazar for the roof of the house.Photobucket
So next time you're digging around looking for that perfect embellishment try making your own from the scraps you have laying around.

TUTORIAL
Now would y'all like to create one of these cute little houses? Well let me share with you how I recreated this little house to use on a large tag.
First I raided my GCD Studios scraps I gathered a bunch of different colors and sizes plus a border strip.Photobucket
I cut drew a house onto cardstock and cut it out.
Then I adhesified the the house because when I create stuff like this i like to work in an assembly line.Photobucket
Next roll those scrap papers.PhotobucketPhotobucket
Tip1 if the papers are tough use a pencil to help get them rolling.Photobucket
Tip2 Put Adhesive on the edge of the paper so that your roll stays rolled up.
Arrange the rolls in the order you want then start placing them/adhering them to the house.
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After all your rolls are adhered to the house you'll have some excess paper here and there go back and snip it off with your scissors.Photobucket
Your house will then look something like this.Photobucket
The roof is up next this is where the border strip comes in I measured the house and cut the border a smidge longer so there would be some over hang.Photobucket
depending on how fancy you want it you can double up the scallop edge like i have or not. Because my border was a light color i inked it with a dark brown.Photobucket
Once the ink is dry adhere to the house.Photobucket
To make the grass I used a combo of a border punch and my scissors then stitched the 2 together. I also adhered them to the bottom of the house so that the rolls that are a bit jumbled at the bottom are not seen.
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Embellish as you wish. I used twine, Epiphany Crafts Heart Shape Studio, a brad, chipboard tree and stickers.
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Friday, November 18, 2011

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy

8 years ago today this sweet boy forever changed my life. I'll never forget.... that moment i held him in my arms or heard his sweet little cry for the first time. My dad there all night with us waiting for this little man to enter the world and when he finally did the tears that were in his eyes the joy on his face and the kiss he places on my forehead oh he was so happy and proud to share that moment with me & Mr.K. And the joy and delight on a Mr.K's face the first time he saw his son it was beautiful. when Teagan came to see her new baby declaring he was her "Brubby" she was giddy and so were we. Sweet boy you have been loved since the first moment, you are amazing, and bring so much joy to us all! Happy Birthday my Mav!

Have a great wekeend!MK

Saturday, November 12, 2011

My Memories Suite Giveaway

Remember earlier this week I told you i had a giveaway for the weekend you'd want to come back for well here it is a nifty prize for one blog reader and also a great coupon worth $20 for everyone!

A couple weeks ago I received an email asking if I would like to review the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbook Software I thought sure why not I'm not that great at digital scrapbooking so maybe this would be a good push to get me to dabble a bit more in the digi world... well fast forward to this week after dealing with sick kids, a hubs with kidney stones, and lots of stress i needed to escape for a few minutes and with those minutes and a few clicks of the mouse I created this digital scrapbook layout with the My Memories Suite Software. Neato!


My Memories offers digital scrapbooking software and digital scrapbooking kits. At My Memories, you can find Word Art kits, calendar templates, quick pages, cluster frames, and more! For the frugal shopper, My Memories also offers free digital scrapbooking kits and a dollar store. You can even create your own online photo books and calendars. With the Holiday season upon us this would be a great way to knock out some gifts really easily with a few click of the mouse.

My Memories is offering $10 off the purchase of the My Memories Scrapbook Suite v.2 plus $10 credit toward any purchase in the My Memories store. So y'all can save $20!sweet huh!

Just copy and paste this promo code STMMMS21677

My Memories is also giving one lucky reader their very own My Memories Suite software here's how to enter the giveaway you can enter just once by commenting your answer to #1 or if you want more chance to win go for all 3!

1. Visit My Memories, www.mymemories.com, and leave a comment letting me know what products you love.

2. “Like” My Memories on Facebook. Leave a comment and let me know.

3. Spread the word about the giveaway via Facebook or Twitter! Leave a comment to let me know.

This giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, November 16th at midnight.I will post the lucky winner Thursday morning. Good luck!


Have a great weekend!MK

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

A little sneak peek

at a few things I've been working on. My space looks like a chaotic mess right now and I'm too embarrassed to show a photo Mr.K just shakes his head every time he walks by but it's all good because MESS= CREATIVITY!! I do need to get it cleaned up tomorrow though because my sister in law is coming over Friday to scrapbook with me. I'm excited she's just getting into scrapbooking .Anywho i will share these projects this weekend after they have been revealed on the Precocious Paper Blog.

Have a great night! Mandy


PS..look for a giveaway this weekend too!

Monday, November 07, 2011

Right Now...

Right Now 10:10 am...

I'm Wearing: comfy pants, Mr.K's shirt and my awesome red plaid boots(rocking a fab Monday look I must say!)

My Hair: is straight rockin the look of yesterday. me likes it!

Listening to: Bitty(our dog) speak her piece, the dishwasher and Mav sneak by with a bag of chips.

Sippin on: McD's Ice tea mmm

Munchin on: Lemon Oh's (not so yum but ok)

Thinkin bout: Lots of stuff as always my heads spinning with tons of info.

Waiting for: a phone call that will hopefully come in this afternoon.

Sketchin: some ideas for Design Team projects.

Proud moment: Still so proud of my girl getting Artistic Honors Award Friday from school!

Working on: grocery list, laundry, and maybe some DT assignments this afternoon.

Looking Forward to: Phone call from above and the kiddos parent/teacher conferences tonight.

Photo of Me Right Now:
Have a great Monday! ~MK

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

You 2 are, Thanks, & You're a Dear..

A few more American Craft projects to share with you this month. The first is a fun layout using an enlarged photo of my silly girls with a mix of American Crafts Amy Tangerine & Nightfall Lines. Next we have a bright little card using my favorite thicker font Lullaby(which I'm secretly hoping AC will bring back without glitter in many colors!) and Daydreams line.



And last but not least a quick little card for the man using a mix of Campy Trails, Margarita, and Amy Tangerine.
Happy 1st day of November. Can you believe it's November already? Holy cow where'd the year go? I think I just saw my to-do list get longer. Have a great day!~MK

This One Time... HI

Hello Friends! I hope you're doing well. I've decided once again to give this whole blogging thing a go in hopes that I'll ...