Basic Grey Christmas Layout

Basic Grey sent me the most gorgeous box of goodies for my ScrapbookUSA Expo projects this month.  It was like having my own little early Christmas!  They sent me the "Aspen Frost" Christmas/winter collection, and I had a grand old time scrapping with it.  Here's my first layout:

As I looked through my pictures from this past Christmas, I had a lot of little moments but no great "this is Christmas" shots.  Then I realized -- all the little moments are what make up a wonderful Christmas!  And the Aspen Frost collection was perfect for that theme -- I was able to use the patterned paper, letter stickers, tags, pre-sewn pennant flags (how cool is that?), and mini-envelopes to put together a fun, eclectic layout highlighting all the little "bits" we enjoyed so much.

Basic Grey is definitely a favorite booth at the ScrapbookUSA Expo.  They sell their big collection packs, card kits, and tons of little bits and bobs that you don't often see, all for great prices.  (Psst -- they've always had a one-hour sale on their collection packs during the day on Friday that makes them only $5 each.  DEAL!)  I may or may not have bought at least 10 different packs in September... and a ton of adorable flower clips... and labels and rub-ons and alphabet flashcards and more.  Oh, the awesomeness.

Thanks for stopping by!

PS I also used red velvet chipboard letters from My Mind's Eye for the title.

DCWV Pop-Up Card

Hello my crafty friends!

I was asked to be a guest teacher for a local scout troop. I was only in scouts for a few weeks when I was younger, so I'm not too sure what to expect. However, I know at least half of the girls, so it should be fun.

As part of their project, I want to teach them how to make simple pop-up cards.

Here is the sample I'm going to take...

I used the DCWV "Crafty Christmas" stack. I love that it is printed on kraft paper!!! It is such a fun twist on the traditional printed card stock!

I dyed crinkle ribbon using Distress Ink to match the red of the card.  I also attached a little type charm to the bow using a safety pin. I love the little bit of movement it adds to the card.

And for the inside, I cut out some of the images from other papers in that stack. 

I love the dimension the pop up gives it!

Hopefully the girls will like learning the pop-up cards... I know I think they are fun!

Enjoy!

~Kassi

Supplies Used:

Paper: DCWV "Crafty Christmas" stack

Ink: Distress ink

Stamps: Basic Grey "Winterland", Autumn Leaves "Messy Dates"

Dies: Quickutz "Nesting Circles", Spellbinders "Labels 18"

Other: Tim Holtz type charm, jump ring, safety pin, crinkle ribbon

Monogrammed Wall Hanging

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a fun weekend spending time with loved ones! With the Turkey and Pie behind us, it is time to look forward to the Christmas Gift Giving Season!

Looking for an inexpensive, yet cute, crafty gift to give this Christmas?

I LOVE the personal touch you can give with a monogrammed wall hanging. I actually made this a few weeks ago as a bridal shower gift but it would also make a fantastic Christmas gift, especially for that loved one who already has everything.



I purchased the frame at Hobby Lobby. It was 50% off so I paid $10.00 for it. You could save some cash by purchasing a less expensive frame or by purchasing an unfinished frame and painting it yourself. I used some paper from home and some vinyl I got at our fall show in September for $1.00 per sheet (scratch and dent section in the Oh My Crafts booth). Looking at my line up of Christmas gift ideas, I should have gotten more.

This project did not make a huge mess and was super quick and easy to put together!



Happy Crafting!

Fall "Thank You" Card

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Hello everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

You know, one of the things I love most about fall is the colors!  The reds, oranges, and golds all blending in with the fading greens. Beautiful!

This card captures some of my favorite fall colors!  I used the DCWV "Fall and Halloween" paper stack as well as the DCWV "Autumn Melody" embellishment flip pack for the main elements of the card. It made it quick and easy to mix and match while keeping in the same color families! 

I added my own crinkle ribbon. I think it added a pop of bright color that really sets off the embellishment cluster well.

Under the embellishment cluster, I used bubble wrap and acrylic paint to stamp a texture onto the subtly printed paper. I love the effect!  

Enjoy!

~Kassi

Supplies Used:

Paper: DCWV "Fall and Halloween" paper stack, kraft

Ink: Distress Ink, VersaMagic

Stamps: Fancy Pants "On a Whimsy"

Other: DCWV "Autumn Melody" embellishment flip pack

Gratitude Garland

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Andrea here!  We are now fully entrenched in my favorite time of the year!  The highlights?  Being able to drink hot chocolate without looking like a weirdo (I down the stuff ALL YEAR, which draws some looks in mid-July), wearing power boots and snuggly sweaters, seeing the changing leaves, getting giddy about Santy Claus's impending visit, spending time with family and friends, eating yummy food (thanks, mom!) and reflecting on our many blessings.  What's not to love about Fall?

To get myself into thankful mode, I put together this Gratitude Garland:

Since the holiday season can get a tad busier than I'd like (we all know THAT feeling), I wanted to make something that was fast and easy, but still meaningful.  I decided to make paper leaves listing some of my greatest joys and blessings and I attached them to a store-bought garland.  And if you want to go even lower stress, just stamp words on store-bought leaves!  It doesn't get any more time-saving than that!

The paper I used to make these leaves is from the "Autumn Melody" collection by DCWV.  I cut out some leaf shapes using the Cricut "Accent Essentials" cartridge, then stamped something I was grateful for on each leaf using alphabet stamps.  I inked and distressed the edges of the leaves and crinkled them and folded them to give them some added dimension.  Then I glued them to the garland and put the pumpkin in the middle.

This project is low-stress and is a great visual reminder to slow down and cherish what's truly important.  It would also be fun to do as a family activity with each family member writing down some things they're grateful for on the leaves.

So whether you use this garland as a circular centerpiece, or weave it in between some Fall-colored candles, you can bet that it will not only look good, but it will also be a good reminder of all the things there are to be grateful for!

Fall Layout

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Hello! It's Heather here with a fun fall project for you. Today I have a layout to share, using the awesome DCWV Halloween and Fall stack. I have loved working with this stack- I love that it has both Fall AND Halloween, so you can do all of your Autumn projects with one stack! Here is my layout:

For the background paper- I loved this subtle patterned paper, but thought it was just a little too think too hold up all my layers, photos and embellishments on its own, so I just glued it to a heavier piece of kraft cardstock.

DCWV also has some great matching stickers and other embellishments that matched perfectly with these papers. I also created some of my own. For these fall leaves, I cut the shapes on my cricut on Kraft cardstock and then used Copic markers to color them in. I tried not to be even with the coloring so you could see some darker and lighter areas like you would on a real leaf. I popped one up on a foam dot to give some added dimension.

I cut the title using some paper from the stack, and some matching cardstock. I added some additional kraft leaves popped up on foam as well.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Be sure to stop by my blog for some additional details! Thanks for stopping by!

Kitty Notes Layout

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Hello my wonderful friends!  

I am so thankful for the little moments in life that just make me laugh whether it is the silly things the kids say, the dog singing opera (don't ask), or the cat playing the piano... (and looking so cute!!!)

Isn't this a lovely color combo?  All three papers came out of the DCWV "Fall and Halloween" paper pack.  I love these!  They aren't the traditional colors I think of for fall, but they really work! 

Stamping on dark patterned paper can be hard... I use acrylic paint. It shows up really well!  

A little tattering of the photograph as well as machine stitching softens the edges to match the softer colors and feel of this LO.

Crinkle ribbon bows are so fun! I love how vintage-y and shabby they are!  For a quick accent, I used one of the epoxy flower stickers from the DCWV "Autumn Melody" embellishment flip pack. It matches the background paper beautifully! Love that!

Enjoy!

~Kassi

Supplies Used

Paper: DCWV "Fall and Halloween" paper stack

Ink: Distress Ink

Stamps: Sassafras Lass "Collage Trim", Fancy Pants "Doodles & Things" & "From the Garden"

Dies: Spellbinders "Labels 18"

Other: DCWV "Autumn Melody" embellishment flip pack, crinkle ribbon