Hi friends! I hope your having a great week? I'm still working on my scrapbook room...I was piling up the stuff I wanted to keep and lost my cell phone under the pile lol!! My friend came over and I had her call me so i could find it :-) Pretty pathic doncha think :-)

Here's a card I made a few weeks ago. After I finished it I wasn't happy with it....but along with the good I will show you the bad lol!!! I do like the concept of the circles and the flowers in each cornor...I just can't pinpoint my problem with it...I just don't care for the finished results.

Happy Friday!!!!! Hugs, Char

Hi Girls!! Just popping in with a card and an update on scrapbook room lol! I had to make this card from the livingroom because i can't seem to find the floor!!

How about some OA Sidewalks! I've had this paper for a month and it's the 1st chance besides the card I made last week, that I've got to use it. I love the bright sunny colors of this line so much! A very simple card, that I made for a friend that needs some cheering up :-)

Here's a start on the junk  treasures that will make it's way to a school :-) I can't get past all the money sitting there!!!This is definately not one of my favorite things to do...but, when it's all done hooray!!!!!!!

O.K. onward and upward right? Hugs, Char

Hello! I'm so happy to be here today, posting my 1st tutorial for Crate paper! I was so excited to put my hands on the new collections. The papers are really incredible,  and it's so easy to work with them!! I thought a frame would be a great tutorial. They are really inexpensive and make a wonderful addition for all your loved one's photo's, and my friends and family love them because they are handmade and personalized.  I don't know if you're like me, but I have frames all over my house, I am definitely a frame collector!

Let's get started !

Here's the supplies you need ( Oh, and a nail file) I didn't photograph. The frame is from Michael's, the cost? $1.49. You can pick up Gesso at any Craft store. More on Gesso at the end of my tutorial.

Pour out some Gesso, about the size of three quarters .

Then add your choice of color paint. I used Americana Warm White, which I bought at Michael's. You can just as easily add any color . The proportion I use is 2 parts Gesso and one part paint

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using a little spatula or something similar, Mix the two together, making sure to mix completely.

Start painting the frame. Back from my old days of Tole Painting, I learned that you always paint towards the edges first. That way you have a clean edge and it doesn't leave ridges in your paint or puddle up. I painted two even coats. The reason you use Gesso it because it's a sealant, and the nice thing about that is you can do 2 steps in 1!.

After the frame is painted , trace along your chosen paper inside the frame and outside the frame with a pencil and use a light touch so you can erase the lines. Cut out the paper and adhere to frame with a good wet glue.

I don't put alot on, just enough to get a nice coverage, making sure you get the edges good. Make sure you really press down so you don't get any bubbles.

Then I take a file and sand the edges. I like a nice clean edge. Remember to sand towards the edge of the paper.

Next figure out how you want to decorate the frame. I chose Pretty Party border stickers, card stock  stickers,  and the paper is "Invitation" for the top and "Planner", and "Confetti" for the bottom

Go ahead and add your paper to the button, and don't forget to sand the edges again

Next,  I choose to "Fussy Cut" some roses out of this gorgeous paper called Invitation. I really love the colors of this line!

I decided the frame  needed a banner, as they are a great addition to any project. See the little windows in the banner? I cut them with a Spellbinders Postage die. Then I added some paper behind the windows. 

more Fussy cutting, and a doily behind the flower.

And there you have it! Easy and super simple!!

Pretty Palettes challenge #53

Hi friends! I hope your having a wonderful weekend! I've baracated myself in my scrap room to muck out...yes, muck out my room lol!!! I confess, Im a horder of all scrapbooking supplies. I have paper that's 4 years old shock lol!!! So, I'm going to find a school that can use these supplies and donate lol! It's been raining all weekend, so what better time right?

Here's the color  challenge at My Time Made Easy this week. I hope you can play along :-)

I used Wind up my girly gears and you can find it Here 

Well back to my spring cleaning ! Thanks for stopping by, Char

Crate = Chartruese !

This month's "Creative Weekly" is centered on Chartreuse. This week the   CP Girls have shared projects devoted almost exclusively to the crisp, Spring-friendly hue. They'll also tell you their perspective on the subject and how they've gone about using it. So hop on over to Crate Paper's Blog and look at all the gorgeous creations that the DT have made this week!

 Exactly what color is Chartreuse? It is the color halfway between yellow and green on the color wheel. I suppose yellow-green would work also, but I love the french version. It sounds so pretty! I did some research and found out that there is a yellow Chartreuse and a green Chartreuse. I tend to navigate to the color green because it is such a healing color and it makes me happy! In my home I tend to decorate with neutrals and color with accents, that way it's easier, and less expensive to give my house an uplift! Chartreuse is a very easy color to use because it looks great paired with many colors, and it's a promise of spring coming! !For these two cards I decided to add shades of pink, from a light pink to a darker pink to make the colors pop. I used alot of Pretty Party, which has pretty shades of Chartreuse!

Here are the cards I made showcasing Chartreuse. They are both made with Pretty Party Paper :-)

Happy Friday!! and thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!! Char

The Shabby Tea Room challenge #106 Pennant Party

Hi Friends! This week is different for me...I'm doing the challenge rather then on the DT  :-) I couldn't resist this adorable challenge this week by Debbie!

Here's the inspiration picture:

 and the challenge is to create a card or project inspired by the COLORS IN THE PHOTO and INCLUDE a PENNANT, FLAG or BANNER!

Fun right? I used October Afternoon for this card

Thanks for visiting me and have a wonderful week!! :-) Hugs, Char

Paradise scrapbook store

Hi friends!

I just wanted to let you know I was at my friend Karen's store a few weeks ago(you know the one, my fav :-)) and I was so excited that she got back in some of my fav flower trim. And the best news?, she said she would ship, and she has alot!!! So, here's the link and her number should be on there. If not, let me know and I'll get it for you :-) paradisescrapbookboutique and if you buy the last of it, you have to share if I run out!!  hee hee!!!

I think I bought 4 yards....shoud have bought more lol!! It's resonable too!

Hugs, Char

Pretty Palettes 1st Anniversary WOO HOO!!!!!

Happy Sunday!! WOW two posts this weekend :-) I must be scrappin!! Here's this weeks color challenge at My Time Made Easy Pretty Palettes!!

It’s hard to believe that the Pretty Palette challenge is celebrating it’s first anniversary! This is their  52nd challenge! To celebrate, the Pretty Palette team is giving away a $25 shopping spree to the My Time Made Easy store to one random winner! All you have to do is participate and spread the word! They will  announce the winner next Sunday! Good Luck!!!

And here's my card this week. The paper I used is from MTME's store and you can find it here Here

Be sure to hop on over to there blog My Time Made Easy and see what the other DT created!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate it so much! Char

Departure

Hi! Just poppin in with a card....just because lol! Some of Crate Paper's new line

 

 HAPPY Saturday!!!

 

And these are the reason for my sinus problems!! I wanted to take a picture of them because we were getting in a storm this weekend and I knew all the blossoms would be off. My neighborhood looks like it's snowing. But they are so so pretty!

 

Spring is coming!! :-)

The Shabby Tea Room

Hi Friends!! Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! This is my last post for The Shabby Tea Room. I can't believe a year has gone by. Thank You Debbie!!! I have enjoyed my time with The Shabby Tea Room so much and working with a wonderful creative DT! I will miss you girls!!!! You are awesome!!

This week's challenge is hosted my me and the challenge is to :

create a card or project inspired by the photo using AT LEAST 3 COLORS FROM THE PHOTO and DRY EMBOSSING

Here's my 1st card. I used MME and Crate on this card, . I  love the new lines from MME and Crate...sigh....so pretty!  I cut out the frame with my cricut and the little frame is Maya Road. I ainted it and sprinkled with Glitter.I cut the sentiment out by hand because i wanted it to match the lines of the circle.

We have 2 generous sponsors this week and two prizes!!!

The 1st is: Creative Treasures and here is her Bio:

I’m Tracy and the owner of Creative Treasures, we are a family run business with a love of all things craft related. We stock a great range of mulberry flowers, pretty ribbons, seam binding, lace, crystal drops, charms and lots of pretty embellishments. We are always adding new stock. Our aim is to provide a fantastic customer service and great value for money.

Here is a picture od the prize Tracy is offering !!

And our 2nd sponsor this week is Frost it Pink and here is her their Bio:

Here at Frost it Pink, we are delighted to share our passion of scrapbooking with all of you wonderful scrappers! Our goal is to help you make beautiful treasures for a lifetime. Memories cherished forever. So whether you are new on this journey or traveled the road of scrapbooking for some time, we hope that you will find something on this site to help you Cherish your Memories for Years.

And Frost It pink is giving away a prize package worth $50.00 too!!!

Please be sure and visit the Shabby Tea Room and welcome the new DT next week! They are awesome and you will be inspired! :-)

Hope you are able to join along! Please be sure to visit the Shabby Tea Room for COMPLETE challenge details and for some wonderful inspiration visit the entire DT:

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Melissa Bove

Sheri Holt

Cindy Holshouser

Fran Westmoreland

Have a great week! Hugs, Char

A Crate Receipe Album

Hi sweet friends!

I'm popping in to share a Recipe Album I made with Crate Paper's Farmhouse Collection. I love this paper so much! My friends and I have get togethers where we go to each house, visit, sometimes watch a movie and try new recipes. I thought it would be a cool idea to make a traveling receipe book...especially since I lost a receipe on the way home the other night :-(

Today on Crate Paper's blog there havng a fun contest for people to pin their favorite project. Fun right? So head on over to pin your favorite project the DT made some awesome creations!!

Almost each page has a pocket for receipes

 On this page I used a clear celophane bag as my pocket.

 Here are some closeups :-)

On this page the pocket is under the doily

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!! Char