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Scrapping with Coldplay

August 23, 2016Scrapbooking, Paper crafting, Color, How to, Quick Quotes, Layout, We R Memory KeepersGabriela SimsComment

Hi everyone, Gabriela here today with a page I loved doing. I went to see Coldplay in Chicago last month and I knew I wanted to scrap the concert and use some bold colors. I started by making a mini pocket album. I cut my paper at 12" x 6" and scored at 1.5" across and 3" vertically.

These panels will be taped together.

Then I added a background and my letters.

I chose a picture from when the band was performing "Yellow" and adhered the mini pocket album to the page. Inside that I placed the ticket stubs and a journaling card.

This concert was absolutely amazing and to be honest, I will probably scrap it again :), happy crafting.

Quick Quotes products used:

Whistlin' Dixie - 109, 104, 108
Urban Oasis - 103
49 Shades of Gray - 104

Alphabet Punch Board Review

March 21, 2016We R Memory Keepers, Crafts, Graphic, Tools, Diy, How to, Color, Reviews, Supplies, Paper crafting, CardsGabriela SimsComment

Hi everyone, here today with a review on the We R Memory Keepers Alphabet Punch Board. I saw that this was out, but I hadn't seen it in stores yet, so I ordered from HSN (they have a really great price right now) and then filmed a video of how it works. I am a big fan of We R Memory Keepers products, I have a Fuse, the 1-2-3 Punch Board, the Flower Punch Board and I used Pinwheels in my wedding! This one is the first one I bought without watching a demo first, so my reaction and use is "fresh". I have to say I really like it, it's perfect for banners or wall decor and figuring it out only takes s few minutes, watch the video below for the full review and see the punch board in action.

Like I said in the video, the only thing I would like to see added is the ability to have smaller letters, maybe half size. Other than that I was extremely pleased with the cut quality and the speed. You can complete a banner in a few minutes and precutting the paper to 3" x 5" rectangles will help speed things up too! If you're only doing a few letters or numbers, you can use the board to cut your paper down to size. I hope this video was helpful, happy crafting.

The Daily Marker 30 Day

February 22, 2016Diy, Crafts, Supplies, Tutorial, Color, Paper crafting, How to, Coloring, Stamps, Cards, Graphic, Watercolor, DrawingGabriela SimsComment

I have been continuing through the challenge and here are this week's updates.

This was created by using some patterned paper, my nesting circle dies, a hello die, and a Stampin' Up stamp. I colored the image using Copics and then drew a "back" of the image with a Copic Multiliner.

I made this card with a coordinating Stamp and Die set from Stampin' Up. I used a piece of acetate for "glass" in the window, I colored the images in Copics and did the background with Distress Ink.

Tomorrow I will be featuring the Chiffon Collection from QuickQoutes, I'll be showing how to make a Box Card. Happy Crafting!

Tulle Shaker Mermaid Cards

February 11, 2016Supplies, Stamps, How to, Tools, Crafts, Diy, Color, Cards, Graphic, Coloring, Paper craftingGabriela SimsComment

So I have been working on the Daily Marker 30 Day challenge and I have spent about 5 days on these, but I am so happy with the result.

I started by stamping all of my mermaids and coloring them, and then fussy cut them all.

Then I did some distress ink backgrounds to resemble water and then sewed tulle around the edge to make shaker pockets.

Then I used my We R Memory Keepers DIY Confetti Punch to make "Bubbles" out of glitter paper and trimmed down the tulle.

Finally I sewed up the tops and attached them to A2 sized note cards.

I boxed them up with envelopes to complete the set and shipped them to a friend.

I hope you try some new ways to make shaker cards and you have the chance to send someone happy mail! Happy crafting!

Gab about your Stash #1

January 10, 2016Tools, Color, Cards, Supplies, Diy, Graphic, Crafts, Watercolor, Paper crafting, StampsGabriela SimsComment

So I LOVE crafting supplies as evidenced in the craft storage post, but I'm trying to get better about using what I buy, so starting in the next few weeks, I am going to make a habit of using supplies I already have and scraps of projects from the week. I will make posts here and on my YouTube channel so that people can keep up. I will do a 10 minute Monday, a technique card, a product review, and then a Saturday Scrapternoon where I use up that week's scraps! In really excited about that and I hope it will keep me on task to create more and work through a massive stash of supplies and tools. I have lots of tools I have never reviewed, but that I use often, so it'll be nice to share long term pros and cons. In the meantime, here are this week's cards.