challenges times 4

The challenge at http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/ was to use the image on the Foever Young Circut cart.

The challenge over at http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ was emboss it.

The challenge at http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ was no text

and Finally the challenge over at http://www.stampingscrappingchallengecentral.blogspot.com/ was Rain / water

The card base was done with the cuttlebug folder and the the side was was also done with cuttlebug and enhanced with ink and then embellished with viva decor and stickels. The image of course is from cricut and highlighted with a silver pen. A simple card that could be for get well or congrads on a baby / bridal shower.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Here again I used the Creative Memories Letter cutting system along with the CM Primary Summer Power Pallet. I used the Ranger Perfect Pearls mixed with water and paint as directed and used a mini Mister to enhance the letters. It does not show in the picture nor in real life. I was largely disappointed in this technique. I have since learned other ways the perfect pearls can be used. I use them most in card making with the Perfect pearl pen when writing my sentiment. Watch for addtional posts on Rangers Perfect Pearls.

Summer Scrap Book page

Use of Creative Memories Primary Summer power Pallet on a store bought background. I used the just released CM letter cutting system to do the title of Big Shoes. I cut the letter and inked the edges. Several of these pages were done at a weekend crop away. It was nice to have the help and input of friends. I was leary of transporting my Circut therefore it was nice to have the CM letter cutting system along. It was a fraction of the price of cricut and a lot less stressful to transport.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Use of the Creative Memories Power Pallet on a background of store bought yellow card stock. A good way to get more "mileage" from your more expensive printed papers. Again enhansed with the Viva Decor pens, my new favorite tool at the time. Just be careful of drying times when usuing these pens. Hand written name tages identifying who is in the pictre is a time saver. Not every page has in incorporate every technique and tool you own. Plus your hand writing is as much of a legacy as the pictures.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Again I used the Creative Memories Primary Summer power Pallet and enhanced this page with the Viva Decor pens.

Summer Scrap book

This pages features Creative Memories Primary Summer power pallet. I used the Creative Memories Heart punch to make the edge of the sun. It is the botton half of several hearts in yellow with inked egdes and covered in a circle, make by using the CM ( Creative Memories ) circle cutting system. Used the CM tearing tool and enhamsed this page with Viva Decor Pens and Vellum sentiment.

Summer Scrap book page

The page features the new Creative Memories cutting system. There is a learning curve to learning to use this tool however, it works well in a pinch when your cricut is not handy. Trimmed and matted my photos and embellished with Viva Decor Gel Pens

Summer Scrap book page

A couple of simple pages featuring some great nature shots taken at the lake house. Backgrounds were pre printed. Sentiments and letter tags were items I have had in my stash.

Summer Scrap book page

A 2 page spread featuring the title done with Thickers letters. I have got a ton of mileage from these. Sometimes having to alter the letter to make a new letter. I used the creative memories tearing tool to use 1 sheet of 12 x 12 printed paper over the 2 pages and still have a good size chunk left over. Embellishments with viva decor pen and some stickers from my stash. Rounded some corners and used the Creative Memories oval cutter on the one photo and matted it in red.

Summer Scrap book page

I did this page last weekend at my scrap retreat in Hyannis MA. I used the Creative Memories clip it tool to line up with photos to get the gutters between all the pictures the same. The layout features Creative Memories Primary Summer Additions. I used the Megan Gravner method of cutting and pasting the base 12 x 12 layout. It gets you a ton more Mileage from a sheet of paper. The sticker comes in the Additions kit. The button and thread were just item in my mixed bag tote ( who knows whats in there and how it gets there). I thought the white background was a little dull, so I used a small Pumpkin Ink pad from stamping at. I purchased a set of 12 small ink pads at a "yard sale" held at the crop for about $4.00, (most of them had not even been opened) Anyway I just randomly brushed the Ink on the page before glued down the yellow mat. Of course I finished the page with the Blue Viva Decor paper pen that came in the Sept Kit. As a side line I love these pens so much I ordered 5 more from Customcrops.com and they came in the mail today. Woot.

Summer Scrap book page

I did this page last weekend at my scrap retreat in Hyannis MA. I used the Creative Memories clip it tool to line up with photos to get the gutters between all the pictures the same. The layout features Creative Memories Primary Summer Additions. I used the Megan Gravner method of cutting and pasting the base 12 x 12 layout. It gets you a ton more Mileage from a sheet of paper. The sticker comes in the Additions kit. The button and thread were just item in my mixed bag tote ( who knows whats in there and how it gets there). I thought the white background was a little dull, so I used a small Pumpkin Ink pad from stamping at. I purchased a set of 12 small ink pads at a "yard sale" held at the crop for about $4.00, (most of them had not even been opened) Anyway I just randomly brushed the Ink on the page before glued down the yellow mat. Of course I finished the page with the Blue Viva Decor paper pen that came in the Sept Kit. As a side line I love these pens so much I ordered 5 more from Customcrops.com and they came in the mail today. Woot.