Fushion {Hypothesis #5} Challenge

 

Here's my card for the Fushion {Hypothesis #5} Challenge this week. I really like their challenges and have been able to participate in almost all of them. I think I've missed two. With my life right now it's hard to squeeze time in for challenges, but I'm going to do my best to try and participate if possible. 

Normally I've just use the sketch and not combined both sketch and color. This time my card is loosely based on the color, but I haven't added any green and the colors are not exact.

This is the sketch I followed:

For my card I used patterned paper from Webster's Pages from the Sunday Picnic & Everyday Poetry collection. The flowers and leaves were die cut using Spellbinders Rose Creations by Donna Salazar. The banners were cut with the Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Pennants. I inked all he edges with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The flower centers are pearl gemstones from Hero Arts. I used some burlap ribbon for the leaves. The sentiment is called Fancy Friends by Hero Arts.

Be sure to stop by Fushion and check out all the beautiful cards. Don't forget to stop back after the linky closes and vote for your three favorites!

This post is also linked to these parties:

All Things Fee

Craft-O-Maniac Monday

A Round Tuit

A Marvelous Mess

Made by you Monday

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A Basketful Of Flowers

I finally used some paper that I received in the Webster's Pages warehouse sale box last December!!! I'm really trying to go through my patterned paper. With the amount of paper that I have it could be years!

Fro my three border strips, I used an On The Edge die called Scallops by Tim Holtz Alterations. I don't use these dies near enough. This patterned paper is from the Petite Papers Sunday Picnic & Everyday Poetry Collection Combo Pack.

I used a Hero Arts rubber stamp called Bicycle for the main image. Black metallic decor was added to the wheels of the bike. Because I'm not one to use any kind of markers etc, I decided to use up some Hero Arts flower gems that I had in my stash. I added enough to make it look like the basket is flowing over with flowers.

For the sentiment I used another Hero Arts stamps set called Find Joy. I stamped the words and then cut them apart and lightly inked the edges.

Perfect card for an almost perfect day. We are getting some sunshine today and the snow is almost completely melted (as well it should be since it's May!).

Products used:
Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages
Bazzill
PTI - Vintage Cream
Ribbon
Hero Arts: Metallic Decor, Flower Gemstones
Stamp: Hero Arts Bicycle F5293, Joy Ride CL481
Tim Holtz One The Edge Die Scallops
Baker's Twine
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

This post is linked to these parties:
Bowdabra Crafty Showcase
Think Pink Sunday
Sew Darn Crafty

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

{Another} Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Mini Album!

Today I'm sharing the photos of the third Nutcracker Sweet Mini Album I created. I think I've used up most of the collection on three 6 x 6 books. Now I'm going to try and use what's left on some smaller books. 

I'm not going to go into detail below each photo because I used all the products for this book that I used on this one. The only differences that you'll see are the chipboard pieces and that I've changed some of the patterns on the pages and some of the photo mats. Otherwise all dimensions are the same. 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and take a look! This book will be for sale here if you're interested!

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Mini Album

I just finished two more mini albums using Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet collection. I bought everything that they had this collection except for the stamps. So far I've been able to create three 6 x 6 - inch books. Now I'm going to work on some smaller albums. You can see my first album here. 

I decided to use rings for my binding this time. On the cover I used one of the chipboard pieces and some display trim corners from 7Gypsies. I tied some ribbon and seam binding onto the rings. I also made a charm using my Epiphany Shape Studio. I chose one the of the gingerbread images from one of the papers. 

This book has 12 pages which include the inside front and back cover. I've added trim with ribbon from Webster's Pages and Making Memories throughout the book. May Arts Ribbon was also used.

Bling from Webster's Pages, Hero Arts, Recollections and Queen & Co were used on photo mats here and there.

I added two Kraft envelopes with an A2 card inside (4-1/4 x 5-1/2 - inches) for additional room for photos, journaling or memorabilia. The next three photos show the pattern paper on the card.

I added a pocket with an images I cut from one of the card stock sheets. Inside of the pocket I added two tags. One made from a Tim Holtz die and the other one from a Sizzix die. 

I left some pages blank for larger photos to be added.

Another kraft envelope and card on the left page. On the right I've added three photo mats measuring 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 - inches for added photo space. A larger photo can be adhered behind the mats. The next four photos show the second card and the photo mats.

This is the back cover. I just embellished it with a sticker from the collection. This is a very fun collection with very unconventional Christmas colors!

I love making books! I do make so many that I can't keep them all. I have a wall of shelves in my craft room with all the books I can't part with. This book will be for sale here.

I'm planning to post my third 6 x 6 -inch book using this collection tomorrow, so check back if you're interested in seeing it. That one will also be for sale. If everything goes well today I plan to make a video of both books. You can keep checking my YouTube channel here to see when they are posted. 

Thanks for stopping by!