As my chicks grow...

And as I find more time to get creative, I thought I would share some of my creations, as well as my time with others. Hopefully I will make new friendships and create lasting bonds over paper, adhesive, and embellishments. So sit back, relax, and let's share...have a cup of coffee, or tea, or in my case a Coke...lol... and let's just have a blast creating, finding new projects to make together, and gathering our supplies for future endeavors!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Project for DT tryouts!

 The Robins Nest

Hello!
I am trying to get on the DT for Robin's Nest. Would LOVE to work with them! So, I made this mini album for my project! AND as it turns out...it also qualifies for the Decorate to Celebrate Blog Challenge
and
Made It Myself Mondays
I used one of my favorite PP collections, We R Memory Keepers, Old Glory for all of the pages.
I repurposed a plastic Sizzix case for the mini case...gotta love recycling (or in this case, upcycling!)
I used 2 sheets of red cardstock from JoAnn's. I measured the width and the height of the box and subtracted 1/4 inch for each page. I cut the paper into strips that were almost 5 inches high.I scored the paper at 3 inches. Every 3 inches in width. I attached 2 sheets together to get one long sheet. 

The front is covered with the 4th of July from the Old Glory collection. I sanded, then inked (with Tim Holtz, Old Paper) all the edges.

I did the same with the back.

For this page I used a sheet from the Old Glory collection. I rounded the corners with the 1/4 inch We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper. I then inked all the edges and mounted them on a the second rectangle, or page, as the first is attached to the inside of the box. I tore a page from an old dictionary keeping Freedom as one of the central words. I tore all edges. I inked all edges with first, Old Paper, then Brushed Corduroy. I crumpled and reinked the paper to get all the wrinkled inked. I sprayed it with Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist, Sapphire Glimmer Mist and Scarlet Glimmer Mist. I also sprayed a scrap piece of lace with the Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist and the Sapphire Glimmer Mist. I attached the lace into a loop with a piece of Scor-Tape (LOVE this stuff!)

I used a piece of PP from the same line, rounded the corners, inked all edges. Mounted to the base page. I used a journal page from the coordinating 4x6 pad (albums made easy pad). I tore the page in half and inked the edges and into the white part of the page with Old Paper ink. I inked the ribbon with Old Paper ink to age it.


I am not sure why the last pic turned out so dark here...all were taken in the same lighting and at the same time...working on fixing that!
I inked the edges of the main page, and rounded the corners (rather, rounded the corners, then inked...lol)
I used a sheet of paper from the same 4x6 pad as used above, tore it into 3 pieces (not the same size, just eyeballed it!) Inked the edges of all with Old Paper ink, sprayed one half of the first 2 with Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist, one page on the bottom with Sapphire Glimmer Mist, one page on the top with Scarlet, and the 3rd page with all three. I sprayed the flowers with the same Glimmer Mists to match.
Again, not sure of how the lighting made it look orange...LOL..but this is the other side of the mini album.
I tore a page from an old book, in the back that just said NOTES at the top. I stamped it with Allegiance To The Flag, but all my stamp says is H in a box....so, not sure the company name. I stamped it in Brushed Corduroy.I inked with both Brushed Corduroy and Old Paper. I sprayed it with both Scarlet and Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist.  Mounted it on a PP from the same collection by We R Memory Keepers.
I again, mounted, rounded and inked the PP. I took a cream colored Prima Flower from the Neutrals pack and crumpled, inked, and sprayed it with the same inks (Brushed Corduroy and Old Paper),and  Glimmer Mist (Sapphire, Scarlet, and Tattered Leather). I attached small rhinestones (blue) to the center of the flower and mounted it with dimensionals.

For this page, I used a small piece of coordination PP from the same collection to make a pocket. I inked it with Old Paper. For the tag I used a page from an old book (page is blank). I inked the edges with the Old Paper ink. I sprayed it with the Scarlet, Sapphire, and Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist. I also sprayed the ribbon with the Sapphire and Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist to age it.
For the last page, I used a page from a Thesaurus (chose American for the central word) and inked and crumpled and sprayed it (this time ONLY with the Tattered Leather. I used off white mulberry flowers from Petaloo and sprayed them with Tattered Leather and either Scarlet or Sapphire.
I sprayed a piece of lace with the Tattered Leather and the Sapphire to age it.
Thank you so much for stopping!
If you would, leave me some love!
Mama Hen

26 comments:

  1. really cute project. thanks for your submission for the Robin's Nest Design team.

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  2. Thank you for checking it out...you saw it right after I posted it, wow! Thanks again!

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  3. fantastic job on your mini. good luck hope your wish comes true. hugs

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  4. thank you for entering your wonderful mini on our challenge blog decorate to celebrate. thank you hugs Rhonda
    www.scraphappenswithRhonda.blogspot.com

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  5. Great job on the mini! Good luck with the DT entry to Robins Nest. I got some wonderful papers from them recently.

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  6. Great Job on your mini! I just love it!

    Robyn

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  7. great job! Love it!

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  8. Nice job on the mini! I hope you become a member of the design team!

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  9. Thanks you all! I hope I make it too! Will let everyone know when I find out!

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  10. Very Cute Mini Album! I'm peeking in from You Had Me At Craft!
    ~Kim
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

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  11. Great Mini! I love the colors, papers, and all the details you added!! Thanks for playing with us at Decorate to Celebrate. ~ Guest Designer, Star

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  12. Thanks for stopping by my blog, it's great to find new crafty bloggers! I love that you used a sizzix case to base your album in. It is a very very gorgeous mini! And good luck with the DT!

    -rwk
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  13. Beautiful Mini. TFS. Hugs -- Tenny

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  14. Very nice mini album!
    Thanks for sharing at Decorate to Celebrate

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  15. I love a mini album and all your ideas are great! I love your idea of the Thesaurus! Clare

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  16. This is a fantastic project!! I just love that Old Glory paper (been saving it, but now I love using it!)... You did a wonderful job... :)

    Thanks so much for decorating your celebrations at the Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog!

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate!

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  17. I love each and every page of the accordion card. Fantastic!!! Stopped over from the MIMM Link Up @ You Had Me at Craft.
    :O)
    Jessica

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  18. This is a great Mini!! Good luck with Robin's Nest!! You would do them proud. ; ) ~~Julie O.~~~

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  19. Great mini Album. If I was picking I would definantly choose you. Good Luck!

    I have an award for you over on my blog.

    ~Sarah
    http://simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi Kristin,
    Super cute mini, love it! Just wanted to let you know that you won the blog candy @ my blog from the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop. Email me your address so that I can get your goodies out to you soon. Good Luck on making the Design Team :0)
    Hugs,
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
    daisylove1020@gmail.com

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  21. Wow! This is adorable. Good Luck trying for the DT..xx

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  22. Fabulous mini album........love the colors!

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  23. What a great job on your project! Good luck! I left you an award on my blog!

    Emily (http://www.coolcricutcreations.blogspot.com)

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  24. Wow, this is so fabulous! I LOVE that paper and each and every page is just fantastic! What a creative project...love it :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  25. I am so glad that you mentioned all of the details that you used in creating your project. I was impressed that you even chose the word america for your thesaurus page. (very thoughtful).
    I am visiting as part of the decorate to celebrate challenge and followed the blog link to your site. Great blog by the way.
    http://jeanniecards.blogspot.com/

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