Sunday, March 30, 2008

Play'in Around




CTMH paper collection, School Zone. Stamp Set is Essential Alphabet. I used Stampin' Up Anchored Rub-ons.


I hope everyone enjoyed the nice weather we had this weekend! I managed to get this scrapbook layout completed yesterday afternoon, while the girls napped.


~Amanda

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Card Sketch Challenge

This card is 5 x5.
My sample is below.
All products are CTMH. Colours are: hollyhock, blush, chocolate and vanilla cream. The stamp set is Endless Love (Feb. SOTM), and the paper is from the More To Adore Collection.

Every Saturday, I am going to have a Card Sketch Challenge for you to try! I love seeing these challenges posted on other websites, and I thought I would give it a try here. These sketches are for inspiration only, and are a great way to use up your scrap paper you have laying around!
Next week, I am going to figure out how to draw these little sketches on the computer. Until then, you are just going to have to put up with my hand drawn version.
Happy Scrapping
~Amanda

Thinking Back, To Warmer Times






All products are CTMH. Colours are: Autumn Terracotta, Honey, Indian Corn Blue and Cocoa. The paper is from the Free Spirit Collection. I used the Rock N' Roll Technique for my title.


So we made it through what was, hopefully, our last snow fall. It was funny completing these pages and remembering how hot it was on Thanksgiving Weekend. Actually, this time last year, I was wearing short sleeves and jeans (maternity) to work. We have crazy weather here in Canada, or is it Global Warming??

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Fossil Stone Technique

I have choosen to use very bold colours, but this technique is equally beautiful with soft colours. Colours: Hollyhock and Garden Green. Stamp Set is Kindred Spirits.
Fossil Stone Technique
This is what you need:
- glossy cardstock (cut to size)
- 2 ink pads
- rubber brayer
- acetate page protector
This is what you do:
- open your page protector
- ink up one side of the page protector with one ink pad (be liberal with the ink, cover the entire page)
- ink the opposite side of the protector with your other colour (remember that your colours appear light on the acetate)
- close your page protector and brayer over the entire page (this is combining the two colours of ink pads)
- then place your cardstock in the page protector and close, brayer over the entire page!
- the glossy paper should now have a stone look and is ready to adhere to your project of choice!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

March Stamp Of the Month- Simple Beauty


This is my creation for today, nothing fancy, just simple!! All the products are CTMH. The
colours are: Buttercup, Sweet Leaf, Petal. I used our watercolour pencils and a blending pen to colour in the flower and butterflies.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Catch Up Time!




All Products are CTMH. I used my Cricuit for the Title. The paper is from the Free Spirit Collection. I wanted to keep this layout very simple, because I didn't want anything to take away from the pictures. These pictures were taken on Thanks Giving Weekend at the Alvinston Conservation Area while we were camping!


I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. Our family had a busy weekend, but we loved every minute of it! The girls were so cute in their little easter dresses, although, they were not very co-operative when it came to picture taking this year.

Yesterday, Doug and I were able to take Hannah to see Disney Princesses on Ice in Toronto. She loved it, and enjoyed her special day! We definately recommend this show if it ever comes to our area.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Spring Is Finally Here!!

This morning I seen my first robin in the backyard, and I just had to smile. Yesterday, Delaney and I were killing time while we waited for Hannah to get off the bus, and we seen that our tulips were starting to grow! I am not sure why, but I just got a huge burst of energy. I started planning my garden design and completed 10 of my cards for the card swaps!! Thank you Spring.
This is my card, for the Birthday Round of the Card Swaps!



There are still spots left in both swaps. So if you would like to join, just send me a quick little note. Take advantage of your long weekend and get those cards completed.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Easter Mini Accordian Album





All products are CTMH. Colours are blush, buttercup, chocolate and iris spring. The paper is from the Sonata Collection and the stamp set was the January Stamp of the month Eastertime. I used white daisy ribbon and sparkles and pink paper flowers for accents.


This was so easy, I am going to make one of these for my mom and mother inlaw for there Easter Treats!! They each bought a set of dresses for the girls, so I will showcase the girls in there pretty little easter dresses. I just need to convince the girls to sit still so I can snap away and then need to get the pictures developed by the weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Kiss Me I'm Irish




I hope that everyone has a great St. Patty's Day. I thought I would share some pictures that I took of the girls today. Ashlyn (which is Irish by the way) loves getting kisses by her two big sisters.


Happy St. Patrick's Day


~Amanda

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Card Swap

So I am going to try to host my first card swap ever!! Here are the rules and or guidelines. Sign up for 1 round or all the rounds... just let me know. Sign up here or email me at
adbrown @xcelco.on.ca and be sure to include your e-mail address and which round(s) you would like to participate in.
*All cards should be 4.25 x 5.5.
*All cards should inlcude at least one embellishment.
*All cards should include at least 1 additional layer beyond the base.
*All cards should have at least one stamped image on them.
*All cards should be the same for each round you sign up for (10 identical or close to).
*All cards should have your contact info on the back of them. This is part of the fun..... it's fun to see where your cards come from or to have a card from your stamping hero!

You are only limited by your imagination. You are welcome to use any products you like.... not just CTMH. Of course if you prefer CTMH, please use that. But I am not limiting the products on this swap.

I am strict with my deadlines so please have it to me no later than April 1. My address is: Amanda Brown 7014 Egremont Rd. Watford Ontario N0M 2So.
Please include a stamp and self addressed envelope with your swaps so that I can ship these back easily. Please place each round of swaps in a ziplock bag to protect them and to make it easier to return them to you. This is a 10 for 10 swap. I will participate in each round. Please have fun and submit your best work. I may even hold a vote on my blog at the end of it and award a prize to the artist voted as #1!!

Round 1: Anything Goes (make it anything you want, any theme, any colour)
1. Amanda Brown
2. Cindy V.
3. Tammy V.
4. Lisa V.
5. Lizz V.
6. Anne M.
7.
8.
9.
10.


Round 2: Birthday (make it for any age, any colour)
1. Amanda Brown
2. Cindy V.
3. Angie V.
4. Tammy V.
5. Lisa V.
6. Joanne B.
7. Lizz V.
8.
9.
10.




Thanks for checking this swap out and please be sure to include your email with your sign up and please be sure to have your swaps in on time. I will simply return to sender on any that are not in by April 1. I know things come up so if you are unable to fulfill your swap commitment on time, please let me know so I can make other arrangements for the other participants.

Sorry Everyone

So, I am still learning how to work this site. I was wondering why people could not leave comments and I figured it out, I didn't give you permission!! Hurgh........... Anyways, I have that all fixed now. So if you are interested in the card swap or workshops, just leave a comment.
Thank you to everyone who has been sending me comments to my e-mail address. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I am off to eat some breakfast at the Annual Warwick Fireman's Breakfast, yummy! If you are in the area check it out from 9-2pm at the Fire Hall in Warwick.
~ Amanda

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Tiny Hands




All products are CTMH accept the "Tiny Hands" rub-on, from my stash. Colours: Blush, Baby Pink and Taffy cardstock. I used the white sparkles and the Club Connections Rub-Ons.


This is a layout that I completed for Ashlyn. All the pictures were from her first week of life!
I used a colour blocking technique, as well as a faux stitching technique (use a paper piercer and attach the holes with a gel pen).
Enjoy
~Amanda

A Cute Little Poem


A Stamper’s Husband
She learned to stamp on Monday.
Her embossing was quite fine.
She forgot to set out dinner,
So we went out to dine.
She brayered backgrounds Tuesday
She says they are a must.
They really were quite lovely
But she forgot to dust.
On Wednesday it was birthday cards
She says that chalking's fun.
Shading, blending, and watercoloring...
But the laundry wasn't done.
Her card swap was on Thursday
Using green and blue and red;
I guess she really was engrossed,
She never made the bed!
It was shaker cards on Friday
Using techniques she just adores,
But she never seemed to notice
The crumbs on all the floors.
I found a maid on Saturday!
My week is now complete
My wife can stamp the hours away;
The house will still be neat.
Well, it's already Sunday,
And my forehead's feeling damp.
I cursed, I raved, and I ranted
--The MAID has learned to stamp!!!
By: Unknown
I do not know about all of you, but I must admit that my house work gets put on hold some days. I just get these wonderful ideas and I NEED to get them down on paper, LOL!! When I told Doug that I was going to start this blog, he thought it was a good idea. He was actually proud of me I think, because he showed the guys at work! Now, he wonders why the laundy isn't done and he has no clean clothes to wear to work. This is why honey!! I think I need a maid, what do you think Doug?

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Spring Card

All the products used were CTMH. Colours: Sunflower, Autumn Terracotta, Indian Corn Blue. Paper is from the Free Spirit Collection and the Stamp set is Legendary Moments


O.k. so the colours of my card are not exactly "spring", but the name of the card design is spring card. I was blog cruisin' yesterday, which has become my new hobby when the kids are sleeping, and I came upon this cute little card. I like that is was a different shape and that it pops up for some demension. I have to thank Jana Mays for the inspiration, and for her awesome tutorial. Click on the following link...... http://stampingeek.blogspot.com/2008/01/spring-card-templatetutorial.html

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

My Polished Stone Technique Card


All products are CTMH.

Colours: Baby Blue, Crystal Blue, Moonstruck, Honey and Chocolate Brown
Stamp Sets: Playful Flourishes and Make My Day
Accessories: Chocolate Ribbon and silver brads
* The tag and the flower were cut out with my Cricut*

Polished Stone Technique

Supplies you will need: Rubbing alcohol, glossy paper, two different colours of reinkers, one metallic reinker (Brilliance Metallic reinkers by Tsukineko used here) and one cotton ball.
Randomly place metallic reinker droplets on your glossy paper.

Soak your cotton ball with rubbing alcohol.






Add two or three drops of each reinker in one spot, then move onto the next colour. Space out your colours evenly on your cotton ball.




This is what your cotton ball will look like.





Dab your cotton ball filled with reinkers and alcohol into your metallic ink spots. Do not swirl, as the colours will mix together. Continue dabbing all over your glossy paper.






You need to work fairly quickly, because the alcohol speeds up the drying process.







The finished product. Let dry completly, apprx. 5 minutes. Now all you have to do is decide which card or layout you are going to use your beautiful paper on!
Check back to see my completed card, that I incorporated this technique into.
** I just wanted to say that Hannah took all the pictures. I think I may have a little photographer on my hands. Thanks sweet heart. **

Sunday, March 9, 2008

My Favourite Winter Photos













With all the snow that has fallen this year, I was able to snap quite a few candid shots. I can not wait to scrapbook my winter pictures, I already know which paper I am going to use! Can you guess? I am going to use the Serendipity Papers, from the CTMH January Special!! I will post them when I am done.







True Fit Folio Accordian Album


All materials used are CTMH. True Fit Folio, Paper is from the Life Delights. Stamp sets used were: Treasures of the Heart, and Friendship Blessings. Colours: Sweet Leaf, Blush and Chocolate Brown.

Like everyone else in Ontario,we were snowed in yesterday. So I took advantage of the weather and my husband and created this beautiful album with tags that pull out! I am hoping to attach some pictures soon, and give as gift to someone special in my life!!

I am considering offering this as a workshop, what do you all think? If there is enough interest, I will offer this album as workshop in April. I think it would make a great Mother's Day Gift! I probably will use some NEW CTMH paper from the Summer 2008 Idea Book. Send me a quick e-mail adbrown@xcelco.on.ca or make a comment here!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Baby It's Cold Outside





All products are CTMH, except the metal "Baby" Word Strip and that is by Pressed Petals. Paper is from the Sweet Harmony
paper pack, colours are: blush, sweet leaf, crystal blue. The layout is Minuet from Imagine. The stamp sets are: Expecting,
Sensational Seals, Simple Stitches, and Homestead Alphabet.

This was the layout that I completed yesterday. I am happy with how it turned out. I am finally making some progress on Ashlyn's Baby Album, I am only 7 months behind!! I am trying not to stress out over far behind I am in my scrapbooking. I think that this an important thing to remember for everyone that is behind. We should celebrate the pages that we have completed, and we should all show them off. I am terrible for completing pages and projects, and they just sit in my crafting closet. Shame on me. So yet another goal for myself is, to post my layouts and projects! Scouts honour, LOL!!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

My Meez

What do you think of my Meez? I just thought that this was the cutest thing ever. Hannah and I had quite a bit of fun creating Me. This website is crazy, you can pick out your clothes, hair, face shape. You should check it out, it is FREE. The website is www.meez.com . If you let them know I sent you, I could get free accessories, my e-mail for that account is littlescapper2003@yahoo.com .

Card Swap

I have seen so many of your beatuiful cards, and I would love to receive one in the swap! We still have some openings. Please do not be intimated. This is a great way to get new ideas and have a collection on hand of cards for those emergency situations!!

Yet, Another Snow Day




Will this snow ever go away! I was just listening to the news and sounds like Southwestern Ontario is going to be hit with another storm tomorrow. We will keep our fingers crossed that it skips over us.


One good thing about all this snow, is that I am forced to stay home. Which means I should be able to catch up on my scrapbooking, right? No, our oldest daughter Hannah loves to make cards, and we spend a lot of time making cards for our loved ones. Yesterday, we came up with some really cute Easter Cards. All products are CTMH.
Card#1:
Paper: Sweet Harmony
Colours: Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf and White Daisy Cardstock
Stamp Set: Happy Easter
Accessories: Circle Punch, Colonial White Collections Ribbon Rounds, Liquid Glass
* I just free handed the chick and applied liquid glass over top to make the circle pop*
Card #2:
Paper: Sweet Harmony
Colours: Sweet leaf and Amethyst Cardstock
Stamp Set: Happy Easter
Accessories: Circle Punch, Black Bigger Brad, Black Waxy Flax, Silver Brads and 2 Leaves from a Big Pink Just Blooms (ears), Colonial White Collections Ribbon Rounds.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Budget Club Layout


Tonight, I got together with the first of my two Budget Clubs and we complete a double 12x12 layout! We used several different tools from the Distressing Kit to achieve the looks on these pages.


All products are CTMH.

Paper: Good TimesPaper Pack, Sweet leaf and Chocolate Cardstock

Colours: Sweet Leaf, Chocolate, Twilight, Garden Green

Stamp Sets: Star Struck and Checklist

Accessories: Pewter Photo Hangers, Library Pockets, and Twilight Ribbon Collection

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