Gab about your Stash #1

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.

Iris folding? I can dig it! 

I started using supplies I have and remembered I have like 30 Gelatos and two kits!  

Gelatos and modeling paste. 

More with the amazing watercolors. 

This was for a challenge and the prompt was "Bright". 

Because I still love yarn! 

The Avery Elle "Made With Love" stamp set and some Copics...and a yarn chain. 

My first 10 minute card...that took 12 minutes! Lol, I'll be posting this video soon! 

I used nothing but supplies I already had. 

Distress ink, Minc foil, and some time. 

That's all for today, check back in the next week or so for the new lineup of paper crafting vids and posts! Happy crafting! 

Gab about Craft Storage

So my husband agreed that it would be a good idea to convert the closet in the craft room into extra craft storage. Yesssssss! Here is how it went down.

A mess! 

First I removed the doors. 

Easier to see. 

Then clearing out the stuff! 

So much stuff! 

Then adding the shelves. 

Looking good! 

Now the fun part, adding supplies. 

Finished! 

I am beyond happy with the results!! I can see and access all of my supplies now and I'll probably add a little wall storage soon, but the bulk of the work is done! The final thing I need to do is to mount a curtain rod and put a drape across the door so I can "close" it when it's not in use. This could work in any smaller closet, it took me about 2 hours to do, I bought that shelf at the home improvement store for $24.99. Let me know if you have any questions, happy crafting!!! 

Under the Sea Shaker Card

This card was done using the "No lines" coloring technique. No video today, but here is a step out. 

Stamp your image in a soft, neutral color. 

This is one of my favorite stamps, a mermaid from Stampendous. 

Color your image, I used Copic Ciaos

I used a few Spectrum Noirs too.  

Cut out your image. 

I used Distress ink in varying colors to make the "water", I used a torn paper masking technique. 

Rain stone application. 

Shaker sequin selection! Those flowers are from a set I got at Target! 

I made a foam tape barrier. 

Adhered the front, and it's done! 

Under the sea! 

That's all, hope you're inspired to make something fun! Happy crafting! 

Shaker card for hope

I recently found out someone I know was battling a serious illness and they beat it. I immediately wanted to make them an extra special card, here it is! Start by cutting a 4 x 5.25 inch piece of card stock

4 x 5.25  

and another at 4.25 x 5.5 inches.​

4.25 x 5.5

Then cut a shape from the smaller block and a circle smaller than the shape you chose out of the larger block.  

Big shape small block, larger block smaller circle. 

Then mark the front of your notecard base and cut out the same circle. 

Mark the card.

Also mark the inside of the card to line up with the opening.

Cut a piece of acetate the same size as the 4 x 5.25 block and attach it.

Cut a piece of craft foam to 4 x 5.25 and cut a bigger circle out of it.

Foam piece. 

Cut this circle. 

Attach the foam to the smaller block. 

​I decided to stamp a small flower on the front and added some rain stones.

Flower stamp. 

I attached them with my Pick-me-up and some Glossy Accents. 

Attach another small piece of acetate behind the circle opening on the bigger block. 

Next, pick out what you want to put inside of your shaker and attach the layers.

Finished card front. 

Now attach the front to the card base and line up the circle cut outs.

Now you can stamp your sentiment where it will be visible through the front. 

You'll see the "hope" through the front. 

Finished card! 

I hope this inspires you to make a card and brighten someone's day! Happy crafting! !!