Technique Boutique: Make Your own B&T

Everyone has a different style in scrapbooking, which is what makes our artwork so unique.  I love to use my solid cardstock, but when I finish the page, I feel like I have to fill the "blank" spots.  If I don't, I feel like there is a lot of empty space.  I'm starting to get past it, but not quite there yet.  I've got a goal this year to start using stamp sets in my drawer that I've never used.  Today I chose our Universal Background stamp set.  

If you've never stamped before, follow my tutorial to learn How To Stamp Artwork-Part 4 of 4. I used our La Belle Vie paper pack and started with Smokey Pum as my base page.  With my Universal Backround stamp pictured above, I stamped the entire page.  With our clear stamps, it makes it so easy to line up and see where you need to stamp next.  What's nice about making your own B&T (background & texture) papers, even if something doesn't stamp perfect...it's a background, not your main focus to your page.  Leave any imperfections there...that's what makes it unique, not manufactured!

I love the difference it made to my page!

I hope this gives you some ideas of how you can make your own B&T paper to give the extra touch you're looking for.  

Thanks for stopping by...AND Happy Stamping!

Jane

Victory!

I love the Victory paper pack.  I live in a house full of boys, so I'm always looking for masculine paper for their layouts.  

This layout was inspired from a pin on Pinterest from Paisley and Polka Dots. 

I used Barn Red cardstock and stamped a star with the Shining Star (retired) stamp set and trimmed around it.  I tied Bakers Twine around the star.  I also used our Burlap Ribbon.  

I used a Sponge Dauber and some acrylic "Antique White" paint to swipe on the Milepost Shapes.  I let that dry and then used a sponge dauber to swipe New England Ivy ink.  Don't forget to use your "zip strips" from your Victory paper collection.  Makes a nice border for your pictures.

Our Fall/Winter 2012 catalog is about to expire.  Paper kits are selling out fast!  Victory is one of the kits that will no longer be available after January 31st.  

Don't forget about our awesome kit for only $10.00 when you spend $35.00 (before shipping/tax).  You'll receive a fun stamp set, gorgeous paper and fun "treat tubes". 

Kit includes:

• 12—Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)

• 3—12" x 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)

• 1—Sheet Silver Glitter Paper—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!

• 12—Treat Tubes with Lids—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!

• 1—My Acrylix®

 Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

And of course, our Stamp Of The Month for only $5.00 when you spend $50.00 or more (before shipping/tax).  

This month is a great time to get some extra goodies on your order.  Don't wait, product is selling out and will no longer be available.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Jane

Flirty

Be on the lookout!  Our Spring/Summer catalog will start February 1st.  Have you ordered everything you need from our Fall/Winter catty before it ends?  We have 4 paper packs that will not carry over to the new catalog.  Flirty is one of those.  

I posted on the 1st about my weight loss adventure with my friends and family.  Susan and I have been best friends since we were 9 years old--over 30 years.  My Flirty layout was inspired by her.  We have plans of getting together this spring (she lives in Toledo) and we will take our pictures for the layout.  She is an "amazing" friend.  She has been through everything with me.  I love her so much.  

Supplies Used: 
Flirty My Reflections Paper Packet
Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Embellishments

This packet will not be available after January 31st.  Get Flirty today.
Happy Scrapping!
Jane

Winter Days

What a beautiful snowy weekend.  Max couldn't wait to get outside to go sledding.  His friend came over and they played for quite some time!  I didn't make it outside to take any pictures, but I was inspired for my scrapbook page.  The kids have a few more days off school, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to get some pictures of the kids having fun in the snow.  

Supplies Needed:
Avonlea My Reflections paper packet
Exclusive Inks:  Slate and White Daisy
Juniper Exclusive Ink - Discontinued
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge
Card Stock: Whisper, Slate, Smokey Plum, and White Daisy
Embellishments:  Filigree Charms and "swirly pewter brad"
Glitz Glitter Gel

I also used my new Fiskar Interchangable Punch System for the "snowflake ribbon" that goes thru the middle of the page.  I chose random snow flakes to cover with White Daisy ink to bring focus to the snow flakes.

I chose one of the beautiful papers from the Avonlea paper packet to cut out the letters for my title and edged them with Slate ink.

When making my own background and Texture (B & T) paper on the bottom half of the layout, I used snowflakes.  Follow the rule of 3 when doing your random stamping.  I also chose to use Juniper ink on a few of the snowflakes to make them stand out.  

I also edged my paper in random spots and the corners with Slate ink.  

For my embellishments, I chose Filigree Charms and a "swirly pewter brad". 

  

I finished the layout off with 3 snowflakes from our Art Philosphy Cricut Collection. I added some Glitz Glitter Gel to make it BLING:)

I can't wait to get some fun pictures on this layout.  I've made 7 kits for our January club.  I hope they enjoy making it as much as I did!

Stay safe and warm in the cold weather.  I told my husband today..."Only 4 more months and we'll be mowing the lawn".  Yes, he looked at me like I was crazy, but hey, I have to have something to look forward to.  Think Spring!!!

Speaking of Spring....our new Spring Catalog will be coming soon.  The catalog will be available starting February 1st.  If there's anything left on your wishlist from our Fall 2012 catalog, get it now...only 32 days left to purchase.

Thanks for stopping by...happy scrapping!
Jane

Welcome to our November Hop!  If you arrived from Deb K.'s Blog you are in the right place!  Please continue to follow our blog hop and enjoy all the beautiful artwork and creativity.  If you've started here, continue "hopping" to Nicole's Blog.  You will know you have reached the end when you end up right back here.  

This month we've chosen layout #2 (pg 8-9) and a card pattern #20 (pg 42-43) from our "Make It From The Heart" pattern book.  

Fall is such a beautiful season.  I had great intentions of getting some pictures of our family playing in the leaves this year.  However, my father became very ill and time got away.  I guess I have my layout for next fall already done:)

I used our Color-Ready Accents-Arbor Wooden Shapes to add dimension to my page.  This is the first I've used our wooden shapes and I L.O.V.E. them.  I will definitely be getting more of them! 

The card pattern we chose is a very simple and easy pattern.  This card pattern is perfect for Christmas cards because it is quick and simple assembly.     

I chose our Pear & Partridge paper.  The sample layout used ribbon, but I chose to make the "ribbon" out of paper by folding like an accordion and adhering to the card.  I also used our Irresistibles Persnickety Journaling Spots.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please hop on over to Nicole's Blog.

Make sure you join us next month...we'll be showcasing layout #3 and the card will be pattern #21.

September Blog Hop!

Welcome to our September Blog Hop!  If you've arrived from Deb K.'s blog, you're in the right spot:)  If you're just starting here, simply follow the trail until you have visited all the blogs in the hop.  You will know you reached the end when you wind up back here.  This month we have decided to go with "Consultants Choice".  When you are done viewing my project, I encourage you to hop over to Nicole's blog and check out what she has created this month.    

My family and I just took a week off to spend together before our kids head back to school...we had a "staycation".  We chose to do day trips and/or activities to just spend time together.  One of our fun days included hiking to Old Man's Cave in Logan, Ohio.  What a beautiful day we had for hiking.  The views were absolutely amazing.  Our kids had never been hiking, so they were in total awe of everything they saw.  I love it when our family makes memories that we will never forget.  I'm sharing a layout from our day of hiking.  

I hope you enjoy our blog hop and get inspiration for your projects.  I used some techniques from my "Technique Boutique" lessons.  Feel free to check those out and be on the lookout for more!

Thanks so much for looking and I hope to see you again as a follower.  Have a safe holiday weekend!
Jane

Supplies used:
My Reflections Avonlea paper
Make It From The Heart Volume 1: pattern 9
Campin' Fever stamp set
Chipboard letters
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Click HERE to move on to Nicole's blog.