Christmas Album - Teachers Gift

This year Hunter's class had to have a supply teacher for 3 days a week in the last term as his main teacher filled in an AP role when that teacher when on LSL.. Hunter is quite excited as he will actually have this teacher for her main teacher next year in Grade 1.. 😀 

Anyway, although he didn't have her for very long, he still wanted to make her some special.. 

Hunter and I agreed that she should have something different to his other teachers though.. So we made this 4x6 chipboard Christmas Album.. 

Using the Kaiser - Silver Bells collection, we the album and this quick card.. 

The cover of the album was covered and layered with the paper.. The middle has been diecut with the Big Shot.. The middle circle is being highlighted by some silver glitter behind it.. 

The bling is from Memory Maze..  Rings and BTP album from Kaiser.. and some silver ribbon from the dollar shop.. 

For the inside pages I really wanted to make sure I had the balance right for photos to be added and the embellishments... This page features a Memory Maze ATC chipboard piece with a diecut from the 6x6 paper pad, bling and mircobeads..

Here are some baulbles I fussy cut off a sheet from the 6x6 paper pad, then added the string pearls to give the effect of them hanging / dangling.. 

Here is the perfect opportunity for journaling.. 

Using the Memory Maze "Pebble" stencil, I added some clear impasto and glitter to make this fun texture.. 

Last inside page simply has some white mesh ribbon, string pearls and the sentiment saying.. This is the small strip that is cut off the bottom of the 12x12 sheet of pattern paper.. 

Last step was to add the diecut (again, from the 6x6 paper pad) and Hunter's name.. 

I decided not to paint any edges of the project until it was all put together.. I really LOVE the look of distressing and especially the Winter Wonderland feel, so this was perfect to achieve both effects.. 

The white gesso applied at the end, gave that snowy edges look... 

Thank you for dropping by today and allowing us to share this project with you.. I hope you may have got some inspiration from it for your own projects?!?  

Would also love for you to drop by my facebook crafting page, just "LIKE" it to be kept updated on all of our crafty delights over the holidays.. :) 

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Butterfly card

Butterfly card

Classic Elegance??? I do think so, even if I do say so myself.. :)

I used the other side of the torn piece of pattern paper to create a second card.. I have to admit, I kinda love it too!!

Memory Maze products used;

Lots more butterflies small 100x 150

Timeless Clock

Timeless Clock

What could be more fitting to suit this clock project than the Timeless collection from Kaiser..
It also features loads of Memory Maze chipboard and some flowers for embellishments.
There is a step-by-step video of the process taken to create this project, it can be viewed HERE.
It has plenty of details of the products and techniques used.

I started off with a torn strip of pattern paper on top of another and stuck down the translucent sheet, this project is all about layering!!

Next was to colour all the chipboard - The cogs with ink for a distressed look, the clock with some grey paint and sprinkles of clear glitter, the wire is simply painted in a cream colour and the words too are simply painted with a Turquoise colour. 

Now the chippie layering begins -  the big cog down first, then the clock. Now the wire is cut into the correct shape and stuck down... Then the cream filler circle and the small cog on top.. 

Here are some close ups of the project.. Don't forget, to see the process of this creation and for more information on how I made this, on the products and techniques used - please drop by the video.. It can be viewed HERE.. 

Memory Maze products used; 

12x12 Clock 

Chicken Wire small

Cogs 

Live, Laugh, Love title words

http://www.memorymaze.com/product_info.php?products_id=20683&osCsid=rek9ojohabtjlaaclqgiogrmq3 

Acetate front cards

Acetate fronted cards

Recently we had some special people having birthdays.. I have seen these Acetate cards on Pinterest but always thought they would be so complicated so have been putting off making them.. I finally had a go and WOW, I am so thankful that I did.. They are so simple, I can't believe it!! I will be making many more of these I do believe.. lol..

My Mind's Eye - BLUSH collection
 "Happy Birthday" chipboard title - Memory Maze

Kaiser - Garage Days

My Mind's Eye - BREEZE

Although each of these cards have been made with the same technique, they are all very different, for very different people.. I can't wait to make some fun, bright, kids cards with this style!!

Memory Maze product used;

Happy Birthday

Fairy with Mirror frame

Fairy with Mirror Frame

I have had this little beauty in a ready pack set for a couple of months and just haven't had the chance to create a project worthy.. Finally I had the opportunity and hopefully you'll all agree with me that I believe that I have done this stunning frame and Fairy justice.. :)

I have actually done up a slideshow YouTube video step-by-step of the process for this creation.. I would love it if you'd get a chance to drop by and check out the video - HERE..
It has some extra details on techniques used also...

http://youtu.be/-AHsc0wJWH8

I started this project off by colouring as many chipboard pieces as I could.. I used different techniques for them, but you'll have to watch the video for more details!! 

Then I stuck down the pattern paper onto the center circle.. Covered it with some Impasto, using a fun River Pebble stencil, then spraying it with some pink mist.. 

Next down were the Heart Pendants, then mirror and swirl.. The fairy was the last big / main chippie piece to go down.. 

The embellishment clusters were of course the final pieces placed to conclude this frame.. 

Here are some close ups of the finished project.. Lovely chipboard pieces, bling and flowers.. 

Here are all the products that I used to colour the Memory Maze chipboard.. Plenty of ink and mist sprays.. 

For more information, please check out the video HERE..

Memory Maze products used; 

River Pebble Stencil

12x12 Wrought Iron 3 Frame

Fairy - Jan's Girls 5

Corner Swirl Flourish

Heart Pendants 

Bling

Envelope Challenge pack - November

I have been very lucky to again receive a fun Challenge Envelope this month... Thank you to host Wanda.. 

I honestly can't explain how much I LOVE doing these!!!!!!!! :) 

This month as you can see, the papers were themed Christmas.. I've never seen these before, so it was even more exciting creating a special card.. 

I actually based this card design off the same sketch for the SEM layout challenge this month.. 

I used everything in the envelope + added these extras.. 

One big cream flower, one red flower, small cream flower, bling and the hession mesh ribbon.. 

Gift Card Pocket album

In one of my card swap groups, this month is to make a Gift Card..
Although I have already made the card that I'm going to send, when the partners were annouced, I noticed that mine had mentioned a little while ago that she had infact made 6 cards... 2 partners -  3 cards each... Ahhhh...... So now I'm trying to quickly make her a couple more before I send the swap off to her..

This is the second Gift Card.. It is actually bit of a pocket album too..

What a wonderful idea for friends or family that live a far distance away or for someone who has everything and will just be receiving gift cards instead of presents.. lol..

Kids - Just like my boys, they receive quite a number of gift cards or cash for christmas and birthdays because we don't live awfully close to Grandparents and Aunt / Uncles.. So how cool would this be if the whole family put in a special gift card of their own into each slot.. and just one package / envelope needs to be sent.. :)

Travelers - How about this!! Know someone that is about to take an adventure? Give them a special little piece of mind with some gift cards / vouchers.. They could be for Petrol, Hotel, Car Hire, Extreme Adventures or a Visa Prepaid..

Retirees - Seriously, just think of the possibilities!! Endless!! Know someone that is retiring? What about a Bunnings / Garden center card, Petrol / Hotel card for travel, Movie card, Magazine subscription card..

Sister / Mother / Daughter / Wife - Nail card, massage card - make it a whole day out sort of thing, like a Pamper pack!

Bother / Father / Son / Husband - Hardware card, Supercheap / Repco card, Fishing store / BFC card, card for a six pack at BWS...

For this one, I've just included some cute tags, but you could include as many gift cards as you wish.. And you can use on of the slots for a tag for the message too.. Whether it be Christmas, Birthday, Thank you, Anniversary or a "Just Because" ..

Options are endless and I've very much thinking about making more of these! Would be great to store your own gift cards in too.. Throw it in your handbag and know exactly where it is at all times.. No more having to search for where that one gift card is while standing at the checkout.. lol..

If you do make one of these, please do let me know!! I would LOVE to see it!!
Have a nice day, happy scrapping.. Toni.. xoxo