Carefree Day | Technique Tuesday

Hey friends!  I am excited to be here today sharing a layout in my December Daily album, using the new Technique Tuesday Self Care Stamps and Geometric Border Crafting Dies.  These sets are so versatile- perfect for many different types of projects.

Here's a look at the layout:

December is always a busy month for my family, so I created a layout prior to the month documenting one of my "self-care days."   This is pretty much how I start my at-home days- with coffee and knitting.  It is such a great way to start ANY day!

To begin the page, I pulled some papers and embellishments from the Crate Paper Snowflake collection.  I trimmed white cardstock to fit in my album and layered patterned papers over both pages, machine stitching around the edges for texture and interest.  Using the Geometric Border Crafting Dies, I cut some pieces to layer at the edge of both pages.  I love how it frames the layout!

Next, I hand cut another paper into a tag shape and used the Self Care Stamps to add the title to a label.  I stamped using black ink so that it would stand out on the page.  I added some vellum behind the tag and used stickers to embellish it.

For the other side of the layout, I added the photo and used the Essential Stitched Labels Crafting Dies to cut a label.  I stamped a couple more sentiments using the stamp set and black ink.  I added some puffy stickers to frame the photo and denote the day I was documenting.  Using my computer, I typed and printed the journaling, trimmed it into strips, and adhered it to the page. 

Here's one final look a the layout:

I love how this project came together using the Self Care Stamps and Geometric Border Crafting Dies.  Be sure to check out the Memory Keepers Studio Clear Stamps and Fresh Cut Studio Craft Dies at Technique Tuesday.

Thanks for joining me today!  I will see you again soon!

Marsha 

Happy Birthday | Technique Tuesday

Hey friends!  I am excited to be here today sharing a layout using the NEW Technique Tuesday Large Birthday Stamp Set and Large Happy Birthday Crafting Dies.  These sets are perfect for any type of birthday documenting.

Here is the layout I created:

For my project, I used a Life Crafted Album from Citrus Twist Kits.  To begin the spread, I stamped the large Happy Birthday sentiment onto a journaling card from my stash.  I love the bold look of this stamp- it was perfect for my title.  Next, I cut out a star cut file (Midnight Dreary from The Cut Shoppe) using my Silhouette Cameo.  I thought using the rainbow striped paper for the cut file made the title really stand out from the background!

For the other side of the spread, I added a strip of the striped patterned paper to the edge of the page.  Using the stamp set, I stamped the HOORAY portion of the stamp onto another piece of the striped paper.  Then, I fussy cut around the stamping.  I added dimensional foam behind the stamped word and layered it over the edge of the photo, keeping the stripes lined up.  I love how this turned out!

With the Large Happy Birthday Crafting Dies, I cut out the word "birthday" and the stars, using some orange and blue patterned papers.  I used one of the stamps in the set to stamp the "it's your" portion of the stamp with black ink.

I finished the layout by adding some acetate stars around the page and adding a foam sticker for my son's age.

This was a fun project to create using the Large Birthday Stamp Set and Large Happy Birthday Crafting Dies.  I hope you will check out these sets in the Technique Tuesday Shop! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Marsha

Cherish This Moment In Time | Technique Tuesday

Hey friends!  I am excited to be here today sharing some amazing sets from Technique Tuesday.  For my project, I used the Remember When Scrapbooking Stamp Set and Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies.

Be sure to read to the bottom of this post for info on the Technique Tuesday Season of Thanks Sale!

Here's a look at my layout:

I created a pocket page layout in my Life Crafted Album (from Citrus Twist Kits) using mainly the Crate Paper Heritage collection by Maggie Holmes. 

To begin my spread, I printed a cute photo of my youngest son, from a family photo session several years ago.  Such a fun photo!  I added some simple layers behind my photo using some ephemera pieces and a label sticker for the date.

Using the Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies, I die cut a patterned paper from the collection.  Then, using the Remember When Scrapbooking Stamps and black ink, I stamped the "This Moment in Time" sentiment to serve as my title.  This stamp set includes so many awesome sentiments- perfect for documenting those special photos and memories. 

Next, I trimmed another one of the die cut labels in half, placing a portion at the top and bottom of the page.  I love the interest this simple touch adds to the layout!

For the other side of the spread, I trimmed two patterned papers to 3"x4" to fit in the pocket page.  I die cut another one of the rectangle stitched labels and added a stamped sentiment using black ink.  I used another ephemera piece and a puffy sticker for some simple embellishing.

For the other card, I die cut an oval stitched label and added a sentiment using a denim blue ink.  I placed the label at the edge of the card and trimmed the portion that hung off of the edge.  I added a vellum ephemera piece and a puffy sticker to complete the page.

Here's one final look at the layout using this amazing stamp and die set:

I love how this project came together using the Remember When Scrapbooking Stamp Set and Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies.  I hope you are inspired and will check out the Technique Tuesday Thanksgiving Stamps.

Also, be sure to stop by Technique Tuesday to take advantage of the Season of Thanks Sale:

From today, 10/20, through Thursday, 10/24, you can save 20% on thank you, grateful-, and Thanksgiving-themed stamps and dies.
· If you are a cardmaker, here's a link to the thank you stamps and dies that are on sale now.

· Or if you are a scrapbooker, you can save 20% off stamps and dies designed to help you capture your Thanksgiving memories and celebrate the people who bring blessings into your life.

· And if you are a DIY kind of person, you'll find stamps and dies you like in both of those places!

Don't forget to use coupon code Thanks19 when you checkout! 

Thank you for stopping by today!  I will see you again soon!

Marsha

Fabulous Fall | Technique Tuesday

Hey friends!  Marsha here with you today with a layout using the Fall Favorites Stamp Set, along with the Fall Favorites Crafting Dies and Leaves Crafting Dies.  These sets are so fun and are perfect for any type of Fall documenting.

Here is the layout I created using these sets:

For my project, I used a Life Crafted Album from Citrus Twist Kits.  To begin, I printed a traveler's notebook paper from the Traci Reed I Heart Fall digital collection.  I hand cut a tag shape from a blue paper, also from this collection.  For my title, I used some stamps from the Fall Favorites Stamp Set and stamped onto the tag.  Using the crafting dies, I cut out some leaf shapes using a variety of patterned papers and layered them over the tag.  I also stamped a leaf onto one of the die cuts using dark gray ink.

For the other side of the spread, I began by printing a photo taken on a family trip to the Great Smoky Mountains last year.  I stamped one of the phrases onto a piece of patterned paper and trimmed it out using a circle punch.  I die cut more leaves and added them to the cluster.

Using the Fall Favorites Stamp Set, I stamped a sentiment directly on the cardstock base using black ink.  Using the Leaves Crafting Dies, I cut out another leaf to layer below the stamping.  Next, I stamped  "favorite" onto a piece of white cardstock, trimmed it out, and attached it to the page using staples for added texture.  To finish off the page, I added a torn strip of patterned paper and an ephemera piece listing the date and location.

Here is one final look at the layout:

This was such a fun project to create using the Fall Favorites Stamp Set, Fall Favorites Crafting Dies, and Leaves Crafting Dies.  They are part of the Memory Keepers Studio Stamps and the Fresh Cut Studio Craft Dies.  Be sure to check them out in the Technique Tuesday Shop.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Marsha

1st Day of 4th Grade | Technique Tuesday

Hey friends!  I am excited to be sharing a traveler's notebook layout using the Technique Tuesday Back to School Stamp Set and the Rectangle Bookplate Crafting Dies.  These sets are absolutely perfect for documenting school days!

To create this spread, I used mainly the Pinkfresh Studio Office Hours collection, along with a patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio A Case of the Blahs collection.  I thought this stamp set and dies set would be perfect for documenting my son's first day of school this year.

To begin the spread, I trimmed a patterned paper to 5" x 8.25" to fit in my Life Crated Album from Citrus Twist Kits.  I layered some patterned paper behind my photo, used the stamp set to stamp a pencil, and fussy cut it out.  I also used a patterned paper to add some color to the eraser portion of the pencil. 

Next, I used the dies and stamps to create the title for my layout.  I stamped "1st Day of" using black ink onto a piece of grid paper, and I used the crafting dies to cut out the bookplate from a piece of patterned paper.  Tile alphas and a puffy number sticker completed the title.

For the other side of the spread, I created a grid page using several of the stamps from the Back To School Stamp Set.  I began with a white cardstock base and used the stamp set and black and light gray ink to stamp onto a few label stickers.   I also stamped on some circular pieces and fussy cut a couple of the elements to add more interest to the page.

Here's a final look at the completed layout:

The Back to School Stamp Set and Rectangle Bookplate Crafting Dies are perfect for any type of school-related project.  Be sure to check them out, and all of the other stamp sets and crafting dies available in the Technique Tuesday shop.  Thank you for joining me today!

xo,
Marsha