Grateful for Us | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm here today with this week's 3-To-Inspire Challenge for Citrus Twist Kits.  I have created a layout in my Life Crafted Album using the beautiful "Gratitude" Life Crafted Kit and the This is Life "Grateful" Stamp.

Here are the prompts:

1. Use stamps
2. Use a cut file
3. Use puffy stickers

Here's the project I created:

For my layout today, I began by using my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the Grateful cut file- one of the subscriber exclusive cut files for this month.  I modified it slightly, removing the screen outline and florals and enlarging the word.  I used white cardstock for the cut file and backed the letters with a variety of patterned papers from the LC kit.  For the base of my page, I used another piece of white cardstock, trimmed to fit in the album.  The cut file was then adhered to the page, and I used some stamps from the Grateful Stamp to complete the title.  Because I knew I planned to use the kraft patterned paper for the other side of the spread, I added a thin strip of it to the edge of the page.  This helped to make the pages of my spread more cohesive.

To build the other side layout, I began with a white cardstock base and added the kraft patterned paper from the kit.  I love the typed sentiments on this paper so much and really did not want to cover up any of it!  I added my photo to the page and did some additional stamping using the Grateful Stamp.  This is one of my all-time favorite stamp sets, because it includes great sentiments and amazing florals.  What could be better?

To finish off the spread, I used the vellum ephemera pieces, chipboard stickers, and puffy stickers to embellish.

Here's one final look at the layout:

Thanks for stopping by today!  I am excited to see your take on this 3-To-Inspire challenge.  Be sure you share it with us on the CTK Fan Facebook Page or on Instagram using #citrustwistkits.

Grateful | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm here today sharing a layout in my traveler's notebook.  I am loving any and all things fall-related right now, so I could not resist using the Fall Is Here cut file from The Cut Shoppe. 

Here's the project I created:

For my layout, I used mainly the Pink Paislee Truly Grateful collection by Paige Evans (from my October Citrus Twist Kits).

To begin the page, I sized the cut file to fit in my traveler's notebook.  I cut it out using white cardstock and used a variety of patterned papers to back the leaves on the file.  Next, I cut the cut file in half so that it would fit in my traveler's notebook.  I added my photo and used a puffy phrase sticker (trimmed in half to fit in my TN) for my title.

To embellish the page, I used ephemera pieces and puffy stickers.  I also added some stamping to a few areas on the page.

This traveler's notebook layout came together so quickly using this fun fall cut file!  Here's another look at my TN layout:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Be sure to head over to The Cut Shoppe to check out all of the cut files that are available in the store now!

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

Family | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  Marsha here today sharing a layout in my traveler's notebook album.  I used the awesome Half Hearted cut file from The Cut Shoppe.

For my layout, I used the Crate Paper Heritage collection by Maggie Holmes- such a lovely collection and perfect for my family photo.

To begin the layout, I sized the cut file to fit in my traveler's notebook (approximately 4.25"x8.25").  I knew I wanted to bring the cut file over to the other page, so I added an additional column of the hearts.  I cut out the cut file using a woodgrain patterned paper from the collection- I always love a good woodgrain!

Next, I adhered the cut file to a white cardstock base, sized to fit in my album.  I added my photo and embellished around it using clear stickers, puffy stickers, and ephemera.

For the other side of the spread, I added the cut file to the edge of the page, also adding two strips of patterned paper from the collection.  I added a tag and a white acrylic piece to serve as my title.  I did some simple embellishing using some ephemera pieces and stickers.

I love how this layout turned out using this fun cut file!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure you check out this cut file in The Cut Shoppe Store!

 

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

Gather Together | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here with this week's Citrus Twist Kits Sunday Sketch challenge.  Today's sketch is so fun, and I hope you will be inspired to play along!

Here's a look at the sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch:

For my layout today, I chose to use the beautiful October Life Crafted "At My Table" Kit and the This Is Life Food Stories Stamp.  This kit and stamp set are perfect for any type of food-related documenting!

To begin my page, I decided to rotate the sketch so it would work better in my Life Crafted album.  I printed one of the traveler's notebook digital papers and trimmed it so I could use it on both sides of the spread.  Like the sketch, I decided to use two photos.  I trimmed a patterned paper from the Life Crafted kit and layered my photos on top, tearing a section of the paper at the bottom.  I love the texture this adds to the page.  Next, I fussy cut the floral piece from one of the journaling cards.  I thought it worked perfectly between my two photos.  I stamped a sentiment from the This Is Life Food Stories Stamp and added it over the wording on the card.  I thought it worked better with my layout.

Next, I used some of the digital cut aparts, that are available for this month, to embellish the page.  They are such a nice addition to the kit and are free for kit subscribers!  I added some stamping to the labels and added a few of the puffy and chipboard heart stickers from the kit to finish off the page.

For the other side of the layout, I trimmed a few of the patterned papers into strips and adhered them to the page, also tearing one of the strips.  Next, I added some machine stitching along the edges of the paper.  I love the interest and texture this adds!  For the title, I used some of the mint tiny alphabet stickers and a metallic puffy phrase sticker.

To embellish the page, I added some labels and a puffy scallop sticker.  I just LOVE the metallic puffy stickers in the kit this month!  I typed my journaling, trimmed it into strips, and adhered it to the page.

My layout came together so quickly using this awesome sketch!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you will play along with this sketch challenge and share your project with us on the CTK Fan Facebook Page!

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

Halloween Things | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm here today sharing a layout in my new "October Memories" traveler's notebook.  I love seeing all of the October Daily projects being shared in the creative community but know I will never be able to keep up with daily documenting.  I decided to print some of my October photos from years past and document them in a new album I'm calling "October Memories."   It sounds like fun, right?

For my layout today, I used the Halloween Things cut file from The Cut Shoppe.

I chose to use the Simple Stories Happy Haunting collection and the digital TN papers from the Traci Reed Ghouls Like You collection.  I thought these collections worked perfectly with the cut file and the fun photo of my husband and me taken a few years ago at a Halloween party.

To begin the page, I cut out the cut file using a star patterned paper.  I backed each word with a different paper from the TN collection.  I love how the cut file pops using these patterned papers!  Next, I used some of the ephemera pieces to embellish the page.

For the other side of the spread, I printed my journaling on a piece of white cardstock.  I added my photo and used more ephemera pieces and chipboard to embellish the page.

To finish off the layout, I added a bit of stamping using some star and dot clear stamps.

Thank you for stopping by today!  I will see you again soon to share more projects using the awesome cut files from The Cut Shoppe Store!

xo,
Marsha