My Creative Scrapbook July Main Kit

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern paper and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!

This time I'm playing with the Album kit. To show you that the kit can be used for more than albums I've created some travel themed greeting cards.

I'm always ready for a change of scenery! I love a road trip and exploring new places! These images have me itching for an adventure.

Whenever I travel I have to have a camera with me - even if it's just my cell phone. I love snapping photos of exotic flowers that I can't find at home as well as any other fascinating things I might stumble upon.

The colors in this collection are bright bold and beautiful and absolutely a feast for the eyes!

The mix of images in this kit translate well for projects related to visits to exotic places as well as a trip to the city. We've got planes, trains and automobiles covered as well as a fun sea cruise!

So grab your cuppa joe, travel map and passport because this kit is awesome!

This kit comes with everything you see. The only items I have added are the card bases and envelopes, solid paper card mats, and adhesives.

I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable. You can see all of the different kits available this month here at My Creative Scrapbook.




All cards finished size 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook July Main Kit

Welcome Little One

Today I'm playing along at Crazy is our Fame - Stencils Are Our Game. As always you are to include a stencil on your design and this time it's optional shades of blue. I thought I'd make a baby card since I'm a little short on those in my stash!

I always lay out my images on a piece of clear plastic the size of my card base. This helps me figure out what will go where and it makes it easy to slide a background underneath to get a preview of the finished design.

These images are from the Pretty Pink Posh Baby Basics stamp set. The stripes on the onsie are actually stamped on. All the other image colors are Copic Alcohol Markers.

The background is a Eyelet Rectangle that I masked with washi tape. I stenciled the inside of the stitched rectangle with a Fancy Lattice in soft blue. It reminds me of a baby blanket - just perfect for my design.

A few gems add a little sparkle to the design for the new Mom! I hope you find some time to play along!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Baby Basics
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Baby Basics, Eyelet Rectangles
Stencil | Pretty Pink Posh Fancy Lattice

PINK = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Baby Basics PPP | SSS | SCB	Baby Basics PPP | SSS | SCB	Eyelet Rectangles PPP | SSS | SCB	Fancy Lattice PPP | SSS | SCB	Cornflower Blue PPP

Wooden Flower Cart

Hi friends! You know I love die cuts and I am so happy to be a member of the Poppystamps design team. Poppystamps is a sister company to Memory Box and their dies never disappoint.

I used a few sets to create this scene card that focuses on the Corner Shoppe Wooden Cart. The cart comes with two buckets that I filled with florals from the Flower and Leaf Sprinkles die set.

I wanted to show you how I create. I arrange images on a piece of plastic the size of my card base. This allows me to move things around until I'm happy with the configuration, and it's easy to slide different backgrounds under the plastic for a sneak peek.

The background is a simple Distress Ink Blend to create a sunny sky. The sun is a stack of two circles, one from the Nordic Pattern Rings, and the other from the Scallop Pinpoint Rings.

I added some party banners and butterflies to finish the card. The banners come with a solid die and separate cut out banners so you can make the flags whatever color you like.

Poppystamps has a monthly challenge that starts on the first of every month. This month's challenge is called Good Day Sunshine and I thought this card would be perfect. I hope you'll check out the challenge and that you find some time to play today!!




Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5:"
Stamps | Poppystamps Birthday Banners
Dies | Poppystamps Nordic Pattern Rings, Scallop Pinpoint Rings, Bunches O Butterflies, Corner Shoppe Wooden Cart, Flower and Leaf Sprinkles, Corner Shoppe birthday Treats, Birthday Banners

POPPY = Poppystamps
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

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Nordic Pattern Rings POPPY | SSS	Scallop Pinpoint Rings POPPY | SSS	Bunches O Butterflies POPPY | SSS	Corner Shoppe Wooden Cart POPPY | SSS
Flower and Leaf Sprinkles POPPY | SSS	Corner Shoppe Birthday Treats POPPY | SSS	Birthday Banners POPPY | SSS

Read More Books

This one is for all you book lovers out there! Today I'm playing with the Pretty Little Studio Well Read Collection! It's a celebration of everything from the public library to your own little book nook in the corner of your kitchen.

You'll love the fun prints that include woodgrain, stripes, stars, floral, ledger and of course a funky newsprint. The images include stacks of books and just about everything you'd surround yourself with while reading like your favorite drink of choice.

I love the mixed font sentiments and tabs that celebrate all the different genres life might present.. like autobiography, thriller, romance, and mystery. The colors are primarily soft shades of blue, red, and green with a pop of black for drama.

I think these papers will be great for documenting your favorite reader and what they love as well as making cards like mine. I see these as a great way to reward a reader with a little gift or to include with a new book to share with a friend.

Thanks for stopping by and if you have the time let me know what you're reading this summer. I'm always on the hunt for a new favorite!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Pretty Little Studio
Papers | Well Read Collection
Dies | Book Worm | Card Catalog | Library Card

Pink & Main Instagram Hop!

I hope you've been enjoying the sneak peeks of the July release at Pink and Main. Today the release is officially available and we're celebrating with an Instagram Hop with a sweet prize that I don't want you to miss out on.

My card today features the new My Happy Dance stamp set. The set includes three adorable ballerina hippos. The set also includes some banners, bows, a wand and some pretty slippers!

I thought I'd make a scene card using pattern paper. These prints are from a new 6" pad called Happy Days. I used the Waves and Scallops die to cut some panels to create more interest in the design.

The cute hippos are colored with alcohol markers and came together quickly. I added wands to two of the dancers in colors that coordinate with their dresses.

I added banners topped with a bow on the top of the card to give it a more festive look. A few sparkly gems add a bit of sparkle to the design.

Giveaway!

Pink & Main is giving away 1 - $50 voucher to the shop. The lucky winner will be randomly selected from the comments left at various stops on the Instagram hop, so be sure to leave a comment at each one.

RULES
- Follow Pink & Main
- Comment at each stop including under this post.
- Tag 3 friends per comment.
- Repost to your Stories or as a Post and tag us.
- Deadline is July 23rd at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced and tagged on the @pinkandmain account on July 24th. Winners will have 48 hours to respond.

IG Hop Lineup:
@pinkandmain
@caitlinannaleecards
@franklyjustcards
@jeannejachna
@mypapercutcreations
@savannahland2
@sammakescards

You can start here - just click here to jump to my Instagram page and look for the giveaway badge!

Good Luck!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pink & Main My Heart Dance
Dies | Pink & Main My Heart Dance, Waves & Scallops
Paper | Pink & Main Happy Days 6"
Gems | Pink & Main On The Town

Merry Christmas

Have you started thinking about your holiday cards? I've decided the best way to make them all is to make a little here and there so you don't get burnt out on Christmas or on making. Today I'm playing along at Addicted to Stamps and More where the theme this time is Christmas!

My card is a simple split design with a poinsettia stencil along the top, and a pattern paper print along the bottom. The center is a red scallop border with a clean skinny stripe.

I think the star of the show is that great Merry Christmas Print Die and that fab die cut Poinsettia! They just jump off the page!

The poinsettia is from Waffle Flower's new Poinsettia Cluster Die set. The set does not include a poinsettia leaf. I just cut the flower from green cardstock and cut apart the petals.

I hope you find some time to play and maybe knock another one out for your stash!

Dies | Waffle Flower Merry Christmas Print Die, Poinsettia Cluster Die, Designer Template 1, Skinny Stripes
Paper | Waffle Flower Seasons Greetings Paper Pad
Stencil | Waffle Flower Poinsettia Background Stencil

733-65390, 733-46473, 733-65388

WFL = Waffle Flower
SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top

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Merry Christmas Print Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS | COT	Poinsettia Background Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS | COT	Poinsettia Cluster Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS | COT	Seasons Greetings Shop at: WFL	Designer Template 1 Shop at: WFL
Skinny Stripes Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS