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Today’s stamp set of choice is D1407 Piece of Cake.  I got a the basic layout idea from this card on Pinterest and this is what I came up with:

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Supplies used: CTMH Piece of Cake stamp set, CTMH Spot-On Backgrounds stamp set (retired), papers from my scraps, Copic markers for coloring, CTMH Black and Pacifica inks, ribbon from my stash, Zig markers for doodling, CTMH Stardust Glitter Glitz, and Kaiser rhinestones.

I used the Spot On Backgrounds stamp set and Glitter Glitz to create the blue background paper so this is technically an all-cardstock card!

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Okay, so this isn’t exactly scrapbooking but it is crafty!  I found this idea on Pinterest (my latest obsession).  Since we’ve moved I haven’t found the right curtains for my daughter’s room.  This seemed to be a great solution.  The original link said it was a cheap alternative to curtains….I’m not sure that’s the case.  My window is about 72″ wide and about 68″ long.  I used over 100 yards.  I’m tempted to make it a bit thicker but can’t justify the added cost.  Most of the ribbon I bought came in 4-yard spools so I just cut them in half and luckily that gave me just enough extra to tie the knot and still have the length.  You are supposed to cut them off at the ends when you are finished but I kinda like the uneven look so I’m leaving it.  I definitely like the wider ribbon better.  I’m also glad I’m not a guy because making those necktie knots was a real pain.  I don’t think I was any better at it by the time I was finished, I just didn’t care as much how they looked.  After cutting them all I melted the ends of all the ribbon so they wouldn’t fray.  Then it was an evening of tying knots.  I will admit I had to google how to do it!  I’m happy it’s done and I think it turned out cute.  I found the cute curtain rod with the butterfly ends at Target.  Now painting is for sure on my list for summer, just can’t decide if I want to go a light pink or green.

Update: Below is maybe a better picture without the sun shining through.  You can also see some of the sparkly ribbon that I used.  My daughter was watching them this morning when she woke up.  They move  because they are right above the vent, kinda cool.  In answer to Karen’s question, it’s blinds behind them.

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Supplies used: Doodlebug Designs paper and stickers, Close to My Heart cardstock, and ribbon and brads from my stash.

This month the challenge at Scrap Our Stash is anything based on the word NEW, so maybe a New Year’s layout, a new baby, or a new scrapbook product, etc.  I went shopping at the Mall of America on New Year’s Day (crazy, I know!) but I found this cute paper and stickers so that’s my new.  The layout went together quickly using a sketch from Scrapbook Generation’s Sketches for Scrapbooking Volume 8 (LOVE THIS!).  I was very happy with this layout and how I was able to use my new supplies as well as some things like the heart-shaped brads (remember metal is my stash buster this month!) and ribbon from my stash.

The Sonoma Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Sonoma Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection ($4.95)
Sponges ($1.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Here are my pages:

This is my most favorite paper from the 2011 Fall/Winter Idea Book!  After completing the pages and cards, I just keeping looking at them because they are so beautiful.  I was excited about this pack because we had just taken family photos (doesn’t happen very often) and I knew they would go perfect with this paper pack!  The above layouts are from the workshop.  I swapped out the background on the one and used Olive Cardstock and used the backside of the B&T that I was supposed to use to create the layouts below.  I used paper and embellishments that were leftover from the workshop and bonus project materials.

Come back tomorrow to see the beautiful cards that you can create as the bonus project to this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Sonoma Workshop on January 27?  Order by January 6 to save on shipping or order anytime and complete on your own.

I got these mini paint cans at the Target Dollar Spot and knew I would have a use for them.  The top one was used for a teacher’s gift.  The second can was part of a gift exchange for my daughter’s 5th grade girl gift.  We also made a journal which I will post in a couple days.  These are Christmas, but you can decorate them for any occasion.  All supplies are from my stash and I used the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for my diecuts.  I also added a tag with ribbon to the handle of the can.