Kris' Craft Coop

My entry for Decorate to Celebrate Challenge #17

2012-01-26T16:58:00.000-05:00

So, I have been very, very busy making all sorts of Valentiney goodness! As most of you know I have 5 children...what some of you may not know is that we had homeschooled them for the last 3 years...due to my hubby having some serious health setbacks, we have decided to put 3 of them in school...for a while...so, as difficult as this has been...ON ME (lol) there are some perks (FOR THEM!LOL) and one is PARTIES!!!!! YAY!!!! Ok, they are perks for me too....so, we have been talking about things we can do for the class parties (there are going to be 2) and have come up with a few ideas!
One:

So, this minimailbox, from Target dollar spot, started out very plain...but, I had a customer that wanted an ELMO box and we had a blast decorating!
We used Sesame Street Characters cricut cartridge to cut Elmo out at 3 inches. We cut 2 out, one for each side. I found some FABULOUS heart paper, also at Target's Dollar Spot. Covered the mailbox, being careful to press it around the bottom of the flag end to get the imprint of where you need to cut.
I used Elmo to help cover the part I had to cut outside the flag,as well as lots of ribbon, not only to decorate but to camouflage it!

For the other side I simply put Elmo on. Once the Elmos were put on, and before I tied all the ribbon on, I attached ribbon to the edges. I also cut paper to fit either end in the hearts as well.

One more Elmo cut out, this time from Sesame Street Font at 2 inches and we are set. We added the name cut out of a beautiful shimmer text weight paper using Jasmine cricut cart. We used our Xyron sticker machine to adhere the letters, making it much easier since, being cut at 3/4 inch , they are VERY fragile :)
Stay tuned for another Valentine's Day project tomorrow!
Mama Hen

Back from our little break...with a few projects!

2012-01-23T22:39:00.000-05:00

So, we put our kiddos in public school (a big decision for us) and it took a while for things to settle down to a dull chaotic roar :)
We have been very busy, but I don't want you to think I have forgotten you!
Here are a few projects that we have done lately!

This was made from a mailbox from the Target Dollar Spot! I covered the box with paper from a paper pack from the Dollar Spot as well. I used ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and edged both ends with it :) I cut Elmo from my Cricut cartridge Sesame Street Friends.

Here is another view: Used a 1 3/8 circle punch from EK Success and punched the circles from a sheet of paper from the same pack I used for the box. I tied a number of scraps of ribbon to the flag and.....tada! All done!
Check back tomorrow!
Mama Hen

Just can't get enough snow!!!

2011-12-08T00:00:00.000-05:00

Well, paper snow that is...lol...it is just a bit chilly here in SW PA. So, I thought I would just make my own!!! Love Robin's Nest snowflake papers!!!
Today I made a small (5x7) picture...photo or saying in the middle to be determined by the recipient!

The Robin's Nest makes is so easy to put together gifts for friends!!! The Glitter Winter Snowflakes Paper is so gorgeous...sorry the picture doesn't do it justice...the glitter on it is so sparkly! Anyway, I mounted it onto a 5x7 stretched canvas. Now ordinarily, I would paint the canvas sides, but the person who will be getting this has blue walls, and I really wanted to make this pop! I cut White Snow glitter cardstock to 3.5x5 and mounted it onto the first layer. I layered Chipboard snowflakes and felt snowflakes in the lower right corner. I made sure to only attach them in the centers so that a photo can still be inserted.

I added Fairy Dust Dew Drops to the centers. And declared it finished!
I can not tell you how much I love The Robin's Nest Products! The Dew Drops are absolutely awesome!!! They can be used in so many ways and for so many different things!
Thank you for checking in, and please, stop back to see me again!
Mama Hen

Please help us help children going into foster care.

2011-11-28T20:48:00.000-05:00

KAndrew has a stamp set she is selling to benefit Gracie's Wish. If you could, check it out, and if you like it
Pirate Tales and Fish Scales

(I LOVE THIS SET!)

please consider buying one, giving one as a gift, and helping Gracie's Wish reach more children!

Thanks,
Mama Hen

Winter Wonderland Picture

2011-11-24T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hello all my blogland Friends!
I have a picture I made for you today....I love to repurpose things, and this is no exception...does anyone know what Freecycle is? I will tell you, an AWESOME group that recycles! Anyway...I got these clear acrylic frames from someone in my local Freecycle group and had an idea of what I wanted to do, but just wasn't really feeling it...if you know what I mean :)
Well, when I got my box from The Robin's Nest I was SO EXCITED!
I saw this patterned cardstock and KNEW what I wanted to do with it!
It really is a very easy project and just really came together for me.

I used the patterned paper from The Robin's Nest. I cut apart the words from the Glitter Winter Words and attached the Falling Snow to the back of the Glitter Trees.

I punched out the Glitter Snowflakes and adhered them with some strong liquid glue. I used a few no name large snowflakes for the corners.

I finished it off by putting a Cotton Candy Dew Drop in the center of each snowflake.

This was a lot of fun to create! And I love that I made a piece of artwork from a frame that needed a new home and a new purpose!
Thank you so much for joining me!
Mama Hen

Harvest/Halloween Blog Hop with The Robin's Nest Design Team

2011-10-31T09:17:00.001-04:00

I am so glad you could join us for our Harvest/Halloween Blog Hop with The Robin's Nest Design Team!!!
You should have gotten here from Tenny Kusuma
Here is a list of all the blogs that are in the line up! If you didn't get here from Tenny's Blog, please, go back and start at the beginning at Robin's Nest Blog . This is VERY important, as you need to hop to and comment on every blog to be eligible for BLOG CANDY!!! There is LOTS of candy to be given away, so please, please, hop along with us.
For my project I did a place card...thinking of Thanksgiving already. I love the smells, sounds, and getting together of family that holiday brings!

I used the Halloween Glitter swirl card stock to make the place card. Turned a piece over and used the plain orange side to write the name on. I stamped a man's head from VivaLasVegaStamps with VersaMark Ink and chalked over it.

Attached Orange dew drops from the Summer dew drops set. Folded it in half and it is done! I will be making 10 more for our dinner...check back closer to Thanksgiving for the rest!!! From here you need to go to Michelle's blog . Thank you so much for hopping with us today!!! And, remember, comment on every blog for a chance at candy..we are each offering some at EVERY stop!!! I have a $15 gift certificate for use at The Robin's Nest store!How cool is that! AND, The Robin's Nest is also sponsoring a GRAND PRIZE at their blog Chattering Robins. Don't forget, comment on EVERY ONE!!! :)

Robin's Nest Blog - http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/-
Terri Sproul blog - http://www.terrisproul.blogspot.com
Becky Conley: http://www.beckyconley.blogspot.com/
Tenny Kusuma: http://createwithtenny.blogspot.com/
Kristin Keller:http://scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com/
Michelle Cummings: http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/
Irit Shalom: http://iritshalom.blogspot.com
Gini Cagle: http://www.ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Jan Hennings: http://papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/
Clare Dempsey: http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
Peg Round: http://www.pegscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping with us today!
Mama Hen

Stamping Fun with VivaLasVegaStamps!

2011-10-27T00:00:00.000-04:00

I have had SO MUCH FUN with my stamps from VivaLasVegaStamps!
Today I have a frame I decorated with the stamps, some glimmer mist, paint, and Staz-On ink.

I am sorry I didn't get a picture of the frame before we started. I basecoated it with Linen FolkArt Acrylic Paint.

I used the Crown Stamp , Baby walking stamp, and Scrabble Alphabet Stamp. I stamped them first in Black Staz-On Ink, then sprayed the entire frame with Slate, Sapphire Blue, Blue Skies, Electric Blue, and Dragonfly Glimmer Mists. I dried them with my heat tool in between sprays.

Here it is, all finished!

And here are all the products I used...

I so TOTALLY LOVE these stamps!!!! Go check out VivaLasVegaStamps...the site is just full of awesomeness!

Thanks for looking!

Kristin

I AM ROSES blog candy WINNER!!!

2011-10-23T21:37:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I have NO IDEA how to use the Random Number Generator, so, I did the next best thing...had my daughter pick a number between 1 and 21 (2 comments were from me...lol) and the winner is ......jessica_k@comcast.net. SO, Jessica, you have one week from today, October 23 (Sunday) to email me your address at scrappingmamahen@gmail.com ...if I do not hear from you by next Sunday, October 30 I will pick a new winner...hope to hear from you soon!
Mama Hen

My favorite time of the year....coming quickly...

2011-10-13T00:00:00.001-04:00

Ok, I admit it, I LOVE fall....it is my favorite season! And then, after Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, Christmas!
So, I have been thinking Fall and Thanksgiving all week....and that is what I was working on...all week!
So, for my The Robin's Nest DT project, I continued with my "theme" of the week!

It is a utensil caddy! I picked it up at Walmart, just plain, green, wire, and .... ugly...so I started to think what I could do...
I took the Robin's Nest Glitter Leaf double sided paper and trimmed it down to fit the sides. I kept the leaf paper on the long sides, and used the opposite side for the short ones.
I punched holes in the top and bottom corners and tied them with green raffia. I trimmed the ends short and on one side (the side that will be on display) I covered the holes with Chipboard leaves (and they are gorgeous! LOVE that they are edged with glitter).

I used the Gold Glitter Letter Stickers to put THANKFUL on a Glitter Gold Journaling Block. I used Tim Holtz Distress ink in Vintage Photo to edge the journaling block.
I tied a piece of dyed seam binding to the top for a handle.
On the inside of the holder, I cut a piece of the Glitter Leaf double sided CS and put it on the bottom (to be sure none of the silverware slides thru).

I used the striped side for the inside so no glitter would get on the utensils!
The best part? I can untie the raffia and attach Christmas patterned CS to the utensil holder after Thanksgiving!
Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

Princess...in training!!!

2011-09-22T00:00:00.001-04:00

Princess...in training!!!

Have you ever had those pictures that are just so special you held onto them for "the perfect paper"....or just had a hard time finding a paper you LOVED for a picture? Well, these were some of the ones I couldn't find paper that was "special" enough...until I got my box from The Robin's Nest...OMGosh, FABULOUS!!!!
So, onto my project for the day!

This was perfect for my pics of my (now 17 year old) daughter. These were taken by a friend when she was starting out as a photographer, and were INCREDIBLY special to me! She moved away shortly after these were taken, so they are even MORE special...hey, anyone in the St. Louis, MO area, PLEASE, look up Sara LePage Photography....she is FABULOUS, and GREAT with kids!!!
I started with the Princess Cardstock, so cute! The best part, the back is SOLID PINK! So, no trying to find a "perfect match" of another brand, YAY!!! I mounted my pics onto the back side of the princess cardstock and then mounted them onto the Princess side of the cardstock. I love The Robin's Nest designer cardstock as it is heavy enough to mount everything on and still stand up, no mounting this onto another sheet of card!
I punched out (and notice there are no rough edges from being punched out!)the Princess Castle chipboard and mounted it with foam mounting squares. LOVE the bling!

One of my faves about The Robin's Nest glitter cardstock, glittered shapes, and well, glittered anything, is that I don't end up with glitter EVERYWHERE! I love that it stays in place!
My title, Princess In Training came from the Princess Chipboard...there are 4 sets of words on there...others are Fabulous, Captured, and So Sweet. I LOVE these!!!

I added a princess tiara to one of the pictures, got it from the Princess Chipboard sheet as well!
Once again, I have to say, I love how easily these punched out! No rough edges to sand, nothing to trim, no extra work!

And there are a TON more "Princess themed" cardstocks (and a FABULOUS one with Princess written in the corner in glitter!), embellishments, and another of my The Robin's Nest favorites, Dew Drops, now available in a number of sizes and shapes! Be sure to stop back tomorrow and see what else we have in store for you!
Mama Hen

IDIC DT Challenge #72

2011-09-11T07:00:00.001-04:00

Today's challenge is sponsored by Robyn's Fetish ...LOVE their digis!
So, I used Katie Reading. She is soooo cute!
Although I homeschool my kiddos, I know their are lots who returned to school this past week.
I thought it would be awesome to have a card for one of their first days/weeks of school, just to let them know, Hey, you are great...just the way you are!
So, here we go!

So, here is the digi I colored with copics. I trimmed it down to a 3.5x5 size.

Mounted it onto pumpkin Bazzill cs. Attached a 1/2 inch wide ribbon with white stitching onto the pumpkin cs. I threaded orange embroidery floss thru the green button and then used green floss to keep the orange and yellow buttons together. I used glue dots to attach the buttons to the ribbon. I stamped (before mounting the digi and such) So PROUD of You in Green palette ink for the outside, and You're One of a Kind on the inside.
Thank you so much for stopping by...
Would love it if you left me a comment!
Mama Hen

A back to school project...

2011-09-09T14:18:00.001-04:00

So, I made a few projects for the back to school set... and this is one of them!

I made this composition book, with some paper from my stash, sorry, I don't remember who it is from (if anyone knows, please post in the comments!). When I cover my composition books, I leave enough on the 3 sides to fold it over. Then, on the inside, I put a piece of coordinating cardstock to cover the edges of the designer paper.

I made this flower from crepe paper. I inked the edges with Brushed Corduroy and lightly brushed ink over the whole flower in Rusty Hinge. I used dewdrops from The Robin's Nest and secured them with Ranger's Glossy Accents. I used some red rhinestones to make the flourish.

I used duct tape (in tan or brown) to cover the spine of the book, it also reenforces it. Before placing the duct tape I took a piece of ribbon, about 12 inches long and put a few beads on the one end. I took another ribbon, about 14 inches long, and attached a few bead to it as well. I set these aside. I then took 2 more ribbons, one 1/8 inch red and one about 3/8" wide. I "dyed" the striped one with the Old Paper ink. I added charms, beads, and more beads and attached all the ribbons to the spine by sandwiching them in between the journal and the duct tape.
SO LOVE IT!!!!
I am entering this project in a few challenges this week:

1.Quick Quotes Blog Back to School Challenge
2.T.G.I.F. Linky Party
Leave me a little love if you liked my project! And check back later for more!
Mama Hen

I am Roses...Got my first order today!!!

2011-09-08T23:25:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I have been looking for somewhere to get some paper roses....ever since starting to follow a few FABULOUS blogs where I have seen A LOT of them! So, I went to I Am Roses and found SO MANY AWESOME flowers! I fell in LOVE!!!
So, I thought I would share my excitement! I finally got my order today...now I have to tell ya...they come from Thailand..so they do take a few weeks to get here, but SO WORTH THE WAIT!
Here is the box, as it was, before I opened it!

WOW...what a box! And tied with some AWESOME baker's twine!

yep, you know I had to take a pic! LOL
Once the box was opened, I have to say I was impressed with their packing!

All wrapped in bubble wrap!

AND in a large plastic bag...and then each in it's own small plastic bag...

To show you individually the flowers...I don't know that the flowers show it justice, but I will try..

They are just gorgeous! I will be making all sorts of projects with these, can't wait to share the projects.
To give you an idea of size:

These are the mini roses.

These are "mixed blue paper roses"

These are from the pink and white pack

These ones are from the mixed Classic Tone pack.

The curly roses...mixed pack.
And finally...they even sent me a gift...so sweet!!!

They are so cute!!!
And the card they enclosed...

So, I have decided I want to share the goodness of all these flowers...and make a blog candy!!! I will make up an assortment from some of my flowers I got and mail them out to one lucky winner! All you need to do is comment on this post and if you are not already, become a follower...would love it if you would spread the word!!!!
Thanks and Happy Scrapping!
Mama Hen

I am SO ready for Christmastime...anyone with me?

2011-09-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

The pics for this layout actually came from WalMart and their "free picture with Santa day"...but I REALLY didn't care for the border on the pics.
I was looking thru the AWESOME box The Robin's Nest sent me and found this INCREDIBLE plaid glitter Christmas words paper and fell in LOVE...with my two youngest boys Santa pics I just wanted to use something that wasn't childish, and this was perfect!

I mounted their pics (after taking off the Walmart Christmas border) on Rebellious Red Glitter chipboard and on Glitter Silver Chipboard.

I used a green cs for the rub on ( Christmas Rub-on) and put Santa on there with red metallic dew drops from the LoveBirds Teardrops and I stamped "Dear Santa" and "Define Good" on the same cs. For the title I made a border above and below the word Ole Saint Nicholas.

I attached black velvet ribbon to the same color green cs and mounted red dew drops from the Flame Dew Drops bottle (have I said lately how much I LOVE these Dew Drops! They are so awesome! So easy to use and add so much to a page, card, or project!)

This is the pic with the Rebellious Red Chipboard. For this one I attached Silver Dew Drops from the Cotton Candy bottle .
Come back later this week and see what I did with the other Santa pic I have, also from Walmart's free photo day...lol...
Mama Hen

Girly Girl Challenge #71

2011-09-04T22:52:00.000-04:00

I had so much fun with this challenge!!! I really wanted to add more ribbons and flowers....just to make it as girly as possible, but decided to do it in a more "laid back" manner....

I used Abby's First Camera from Kelly's Kids. I colored her with my trusty copics (can't believe I drug my feet about getting these!) They are so AWESOME!!!

I fussy cut Abby out and attached her with pop dots to a piece of pink cs. I used Diamond Stickles to add some GIRLY bling to her dress and hair bow.
I attached Abby on her pink background to a piece of cs (sorry everyone, the front of my stack is missing, so I do not know the name...please, if anyone knows, leave me a comment with the name, I know it is a DCWV stack) I used my EK Success Daisy border punch and punched out a border from the one side of the same color cs Miss Abby is mounted to... I mounted this to the card blank and mounted Miss Abby with all her background cs to the card blank as well.

I stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink "you're a superstar" on the same cardstock. and doubled up the pop dots to make it a bit higher than Miss Abby! I put a ribbon under the sentiment and tied a "cheater" bow.
Thank you so much for stopping by and please remember to stop by the rest of the DT blogs to check out their projects as well!!!
Mama Hen

Check this out!!!

2011-09-03T14:51:00.000-04:00

If you get a chance, check out what Roberta at The Papercrafting League is giving away!!! As soon as she reaches 400 followers (and she is close!) so, check it out!!!
Mama Hen

Want to join in a swap?

2011-08-30T22:29:00.002-04:00

Ok, so I thought it might be fun to do a swap with my followers...anyone interested in doing a recipe swap? If there is enough interest, I will organize it.
Leave me a message if you would like to join in the fun!
Mama Hen

IDIC challenge #70

2011-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

So, this weeks challenge them is Nature and is sponsored by Toucan Scraps ....I love the nature themed digis they offer! So many, you really need to check them out!
I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink pads and Stampin Up ink pads (yes, I combined them...lol...) to create the background. Be sure to check back later in the week to see the other color schemes I used for the same digi!
SO, onto todays card!

I mounted the image onto 2 shades of green cs and mounted that onto We R Memory Makers Hippity Hoppity PP, it is the "other" side of the main paper!
I stamped the sentiment in Black Dye ink on coordinating green CS and trimmed it down. Mounted that onto the same dark green CS I used on the 2nd matte for the digi. Add some ribbon, tie a quicky bow and done! Once I got the background done, the rest came together very quickly!
Remember, check back later in the week for some more cards, made with the same image, but with different background colors! It is amazing the difference changing out one color makes!
Mama Hen

New project for The Robin's Nest

2011-08-25T22:59:00.002-04:00

So, I know I am late today...so sorry everyone...I had a bit of trouble with the medium I was using this week for this project...
This is the before pic...

Please, don't mind my "creative" mess...
I sanded the entire piece to rough up the stained finish. Then I basecoated it with Metallic Blue paint. I wanted a crackle finish....never tried crackle medium before...and it really is a learning experience...unfortunately, this is why I was late posting. I basecoated, painted the medium on, painted the light blue on top, and waited...let it dry...waited for the crackle....and it didn't crackle. ARGH!!! Lesson learned (after 2 tries): put the crackle medium on pretty thick. Make sure all paint is dry before applying medium. Make sure medium is dry before applying top coat of paint. Crackle occurs as this paint dries...ok, back to the project at hand.
I modpodged Glitter Snowflake Stripe from The Robin's Nest onto the bottom.

I used Precious Boy Diamond Dew Drops to make snowflakes on each side of the piece, inside and out.

Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my project!
Kristin

IDIC Challenge #69

2011-08-21T07:00:00.001-04:00

For our challenge this week on IDIC Challenge Blog the theme is Sports! My being from the Pittsburgh Area...and being a STEELERS fan (GO Steelers!!! WOOT! WOOT!), I thought, why not make a masculine birthday card...with a Steelers...er, football theme.
Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps ....you have GOT to check them out!!!! They have SO many awesome digis!
Anyway, onto my card for today!

Yep, I know there is no number on the jersey! There are so many AWESOME players on the Steelers team ;)

Anyway, I left the inside of the card blank, so the person could write whatever their hearts desire... :)

Please, don't forget to check out the challenge blog and take part in the challenges!
Mama Hen

IDIC challenge #68

2011-08-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

This week Robyn's Fetish is our sponsor. I love the Fall Fun digi....it just evokes such FUN feelings! Our challenge this week is Anything Goes, but as a shaped card...

I used the Nestabilities Labels die to cut out the card and background paper. I used the Fall Fun digi from Robyn's Fetish and colored it with Copics. Then I used stickles in Copper and Peeled Paint for the leaves.
I cut out the image, and cut the leaves separately. I then pop dotted all the leaves and the girl up on the card.

I used the You Can Do It from Scrappy Moms Kids Inc stamp set for the inside sentiment.
Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

New Design Team post for The Robins Nest

2011-08-11T19:22:00.002-04:00

Hi all! I made for you today a little desk set. With thoughts of school ( I always LOVED the start of school, and shopping for school supplies!) I just had to make something for say, a college or high school girl to take with her for notes and such...
Here is a pic of all the projects together...

I love, love, love the Little Girl Crown Glittered paper. First of all...this stuff is good quality! It is a nice heavyweight cardstock and the color is fabulous! I love chocolate brown and pink, add to that this is DOUBLE SIDED and wow....so, totally, LOVE IT!! (Huge smiles!)
So, on to telling you what I did!

This first piece is a covered notepad. I used a piece of the Little Girl Crown Glittered CS to cover an existing covered notepad. Now, I got the notepads at Target's Dollar Spot about a year ago. I wasn't crazy about the pattern on the cover, but loved the size and the style...this little puppy was just made for me to restyle! And restyle I did! I added a scalloped circle punched from the other side of the same paper and then punched a smaller circle from, again, the same paper, making sure to keep the crown in the center. Then I used Mini Dewdrops in Pink Coral and glued them down with the Dew Glue (love this stuff, it is so awesome, and just the right size for the dew drops and the mini dew drops). I alternated the colors all around. Then I filled in around each dew drop and the center with Glossy Accents. I used velcro to attach the bottom of the scalloped circle to the flap on the notepad. All done, and SO CUTE!

Onto the next part....

I used the same paper on the post it note clipboard. One thing I LOVE about it, is...

it is reversible!!!
I used the same paper to cover the binderclip as well, and then put some mini dew drops across the middle of the clip. These are placed so that they do not interfere with the use of the clip!
I also used the same paper to make a matching pen. Just open the top of the pen, pull out the ink "part", wrap the paper around, and put back inside. All done in about 2 minutes!
Ok, that is all for now! Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

A few new cards...a made from SCRAPS!

2011-08-08T19:41:00.000-04:00

Yep, my scrap bins (yes, that is plural bins) are officially overflowing. I have been carrying them with me where ever there is going to be a wait, or when I go to the playground with the kids and cut the "shapes" out of them...make them have nice straight cuts. It is so much easier for me if they are all cut into rectangles or squares...lol...so, I got some done, but not even CLOSE to all...lol
I made all the cards here today with only card bases and scraps. NO full sheets of paper. It is so....hhmmmm...FREEING! lol...I am so happy to be using up these scraps!
Ok, onto the cards!

ok, so I did use some ribbon and prima flowers...but those I had from other projects too. So, maybe, technically...lol...it all IS from scraps, one way or another!
Thanks for looking, please let me know what you think!
Mama Hen

I am so sorry...the is the IDIC challenge #66 Let's Dance

2011-08-08T15:00:00.000-04:00

I totally messed up. Had this done, and sat it beside my computer, then forgot about it...again, to my fellow IDIC challenge DT members, I am so sorry!
So, without further ado...
Here is Isobelle from Sylvie's Stamps ...

I colored the LOVELY Isobelle with Copic Markers. Used the Music Note embossing folder to emboss the purple cs behind Isobelle. Tied a ribbon to match on the bottom.

This is the inside of the card. The stamp is "Lifes Dance" by Hampton Art.
Thanks for looking, and tune back in tomorrow for my dp scrap cards...all made with dp and cs from my scrap pile!
Mama Hen

IDIC Challenge #67

2011-08-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

I have to tell you, I am in LOVE with the Elephantastic Digis! I used Emily for this challenge (#67 IDIC Challenge Blog) and she is just TOO CUTE!
I made a composition book first,

This was so much fun to do, so, I thought, why not make a card to go with it!!!

I colored Emily a little differently, as I love this stamp!!!
Anyway, that's all for today folks!!!
See you again, soon!
Mama Hen

So Excited!!! WOOHOO!

2011-08-03T20:57:00.000-04:00

So, I was asked to be on the Toucan Scraps Tutorial team! Yay! I am so excited. So, once a month I will be writing a tutorial for some project or tip and posting it to Toucan Scraps Tutorials! Please be sure and check it out! More to come tomorrow!!!
Mama Hen

The Robins Nest Design Team post....Christmas in July

2011-07-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

It is time, again, for my DT post....so thankful and blessed to be on the team for The Robins Nest.
I love the papers so much, and the dew drops, omgosh! These are so awesome!!! The Robins Nest is an incredible store, and they treat their DT so good!!!
OK, on to my layout I made for the day...

Sorry about the glare, couldn't get around it today...
So, for the base I used Red Swirl Glitter Cardstock ....TOTALLY love their CS and Papers!!! The quality is incredible! I trimmed the photo (it was an 11x14...who needs one that big! LOL) to about 11.5x11 and decided not to matte it. I wanted to really make the photo the center of the layout and the Red Swirl really made it pop!
I used one of the Red Glitter Journalling blocks to write my title and added a little more bling (and class ;)) by adding Cotton Candy Dew Drops in pearl to some of the swirls.

For the border on the left I used Velvet Ribbons in Black and attached it right to the edge of the photo. Along the left border of CS I used Ace of Diamonds Dew Drops in Black, Red, and White. I used them to make stars along the left, alternating the colors.

I had so much fun making this! I love that The Robin's Nest papers and CS coordinate, and there are Dew Drops in colors to match them all!!!! So sweet!!!
Thanks for looking!
Kristin

IDIC challenge #65

2011-07-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

I love the challenge this week at IDIC challenge blog. Make a bookmark. I wanted to do some thing that I haven't done before....kinda step out of my comfort zone. So, I have 2 bookmarks to offer. Both are made from the single rose digital stamp from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.
For the first one, a ribbon book mark. I cut a 12" length of ribbon for the purple and a 13" length of sheer ribbon in light pink. I printed out my rose in a wallet size on pink cs and shimmer cs. I fussy cut my rose from the pink and then colored it with copics (RV21 and RV23). I cut the stem (using fussy cut also) out of green shimmer. I used a large scallop punch and cut 2 out of purple cs. I used a medium circle punch and cut 1 out of the same pink cs I printed the rose on.
I mounted the rose using glue dots, also mounted the pink onto the purple using glue dots. Then I mounted the stem using glossy accents.

I attached the ribbon to the back of the purple cs scallop circle (the one that had the rose mounted on it)and used a glue dot on both sides of the ribbon. I sandwiched the 2 purple scallops together with the ribbon in the middle. Then I threaded the sheer ribbon thru the 2 purple beads. I used Ranger's Glossy Accents to make the end of the ribbon stiff to aid me in the threading...lol...

And TaDa...a ribbon book mark! Keeps the page marked, and stylish too!

For my second bookmark, I cut a piece of purple Bazzill CS at 12"x3". I printed out 9 roses from each- purple cs, pink cs, and shimmer green cs.
I fussy cut all the rose blooms from the pink and purple, and all the stems from the green. Then I used Spring Violet glimmer mist and sprayed all the blooms, both pink and purple. This made the purple ones darker and the pink ones a light purple. I mod podged them onto the 12"x3" cs. I put the dark purple down first, and then the light purple, being sure to alternate and let some hang off the edges. I put a coat of mod podge on top and then put a rose and stem I pieced together on top of the other roses. I did this twice. One on top one on the bottom.
I mod podged it all again. I used Glossy Mod Podge for this as I wanted it to stay shiny. After it dried, I stamped with a single rose all over the bookmark to give it depth.
And here it is:

Thanks so much for looking! Please, let me know what you think!
Mama Hen

IDIC Challenge Animals

2011-07-17T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hi! For my DT project with IDIC challenge blog, I made an altered block. This can be used as a photo holder, a decorative piece, or a photo cube.
I started with a piece of 4x4. Sanded, painted, and decoupaged my patterned paper (EK Success Phrase Cafe Baby Faces) on the block.

I used the bear from Art Fire, and awesome place with some great digis! I colored it with my copics and used my colorless blender to give it some "texture". I put stickles (Glam Pink) on her ears, muzzle, and feet.

I apologize for the state of my photos. My background was not available for the shots and I needed to get these posted. I will try to put some better pics up by Sunday night.
Please, join us at I Did It Creations and play along with the challenges! This week's winner will receive a $10 coupon!
Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

The Robins Nest Design Team...first post

2011-07-15T00:02:00.000-04:00

Altered Box Project-First DT post

I was supposed to have this post up this morning,I am so sorry this is late...we have had some huge internet issues, and finally got it fixed...this evening.
I do have a project...2 actually I completed for today's post.
The first is an altered "box", maybe more like an altered mail holder.
Anyway, this is the pic of the box/holder before I started.

I wasn't crazy about the decoration, but loved the design...so I tweaked it...lol

For this project, I used barn red acrylic paint to basecoat the entire holder. And a second coat. Then, I got to the fun part!!!

I used Autumn Fleur from The Robins Nest on the three panels on the holder. I mod podged them on, this paper is AWESOME it didn't buckle or bubble under the mod podge like some papers do.

After it dried, overnight, I mod podged on top and all over the entire piece.

Then I got to the fun of it!!!

I added rub-ons, The Girls from The Robins Nest and Dew Drops in Sunflower . I adhered the Dew Drops (which I LOVE) with Dew Dew Glue.

These are fabulous! They are the perfect size, and you just press the back of your Dew Drop onto the Dew Dew Glue spot and it sticks, then just stick it onto your project! Easy, peasy!

On to my other project...

It started out like this

Yep, just an ordinary 3.5 inch square block.

And it became....

This!!!

Here are a few more shots, of different sides.

I painted the block with Barn Red acrylic paint, as a base. Modpodged the same paper to it. Sanded the edges. And added rub-ons, from the same pack. I was able to do both projects from one pack of rub-ons, 2 sheets of Autumn Fleur double-sided design paper, and a few Dew Drops.
I plan to add photos to the block, will make a nice conversation piece!
I can think of so many different things to use the block for, besides pics! It can be made into a candleholder, a photo holder, or just a decoration in itself. I had a lot of fun making both of these projects.
Stay tuned...LOTS more projects coming with the wooden blocks, and a few surprises too!
Will be posting on the INCREDIBLY GENEROUS and FABULOUS design team package The Robins Nest sent me! Can't wait to share with you!
Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

IDIC challenge #63

2011-07-10T22:24:00.000-04:00

I have a card today, made with images from Glitterbabe. This is my DT card for IDIC challenge blog

I am having computer difficulties and have been for the last week or so. Hopefully, all will be fixed in the next couple of days.
Meanwhile, I used a card from a set I got as a gift, I believe the set was from HSN. It was a Christmas scrapbook and cardmaking kit. I never used everything, so thought I would purge my stuff, and use what I have...so, here it is! LOL...anyway, I printed out my images in 3.5x5 for the flower and the sentiment. I used my Tim Holtz worn lipstick for the reddish tones on the flower, and my Stampin Up mellow moss for the green. I edged it in the mellow moss. I edged the sentiment with Worn Lipstick and then sprayed it with Scarlet Glimmer Mist.
I will post all links for products, once I get my internet repaired.
Thanks!
Mama Hen

Just a quick hello...

2011-06-30T22:23:00.002-04:00

Just want to let you all know I am here, haven't fallen off the face of the earth...just been crazy busy here with family stuff. Will be back on tomorrow with a project post!
Mama Hen

IDIC challenge #61

2011-06-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

For the challenge at IDIC challenge blog, I chose an image from Robin's Fetish, Christmas Trees.

To make this I used a piece of white cs cut to 7"x10". I scored it at 5" and folded. This is my base card. I mounted a piece of blue cs (unsure of the company, as I get it in bulk from my LSS (love Art Tech Supplies in Greensburg, PA!) cut at 4.75"x6.75".

I stamped the background with the itty bitty background stamps from The Angel Company. Stamped it in silver (Colorbox pigment) and embossed with "Snowflake" by PSX (sorry guys, I believe they are not around anymore). Then, looking at the background it didn't seem to have enough sparkle for snow! So...I sprayed the entire background, and it was saturated by the time I was done, actually made the background ink colors start to blend, and I thought it looked a bit like a snow storm! I used Opalescent Spray Glitter by FloraCraft (again, not sure if this is still made, as it was in my stash for quite a while!).
I printed out my digi from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps. It is the Christmas Trees. I colored them with my copics (still loving them!!!) and sprayed the top and bottom with the same glitter spray. I created the sentiment on OpenOffice and printed it out in two lines. Sprayed it with the glitter spray also.
I really wanted to have a clean, crisp looking card. I love the Christmas Trees, and can't wait to use them again...I have a Christma Project in mind for them....keep watching, you may see these trees again in the near future!
Thanks so much for looking! And please, don't forget to check out the projects on my fellow IDIC challenge DT! All their blog addresses can be found on my sidebar!
Mama Hen

2 Layouts for Scrappin n Chattin challenge

2011-06-25T23:36:00.000-04:00

So, I signed up to participate in a challenge over at Scrappin-N-Chattin. It was a 24 hour challenge...all was going fine, until I got a phone call.One of my "little" brothers had locked his keys in the car and hubs and I were the only ones he could get hold of...lol...so, here I am, inky fingers and all, riding with hubs (who has a slimjim, as he was a mechanic) to the gas station to rescue my lil' bro...and the slimjim didn't work. UGH! An hour and a half later I make it back home and now the deadline has passed for the challenge. It is all good though. It was still great to get my scrappy stuff out and actually scrapbook...I have been making cards and doing a lot of altering items, but not much scrapping!

I had to use the Savor collection from Little Yellow Bicycle.
I had this sketch to follow...

This is what I did first...

As you can see, I forgot about the sketch part...lol...so, after the drama...I came back home and started again...lol
And this is what I came up with...

Now, I am still not thrilled with my flower placement...but all in all, I think they turned out great! And getting pics from almost 9 years ago scrapped is an awesome bonus!

Thanks for looking!
Mama Hen

SO EXCITED! Awesome News!!!

2011-06-25T01:37:00.000-04:00

I made the Design Team (The Robin's Nest) that I tried out for....the one that I posted about this past week! WOOHOO!!!! So incredibly excited! They have such awesome papers! And so many other incredible products! Please check out the website The Robin's Nest and check out my projects (as well as all the other AWESOME designers!!!) at Chattering Robins Blog. This is the FIRST Design Team for Robin's Nest, so I am so honored and just so excited to be chosen by them!!!
Thanks so much to Terri at The Robins Nest for choosing me!
Mama Hen

Someone needs your help!

2011-06-22T21:35:00.000-04:00

This is not something I ever do, but I really want to see her dream become a reality. My daughter started a program to fill bags for children going into foster care. We are in the process of requesting non profit status,but it is expensive. So, we have a wish on Wish Upon A Hero that explains a little more about what we are doing and there are a few options for making a donation. Please consider supporting this venture. 100% of monies raised will be used for Gracie's Wish. The link for the Wish Upon A Hero is http://www.wishuponahero.com/wishes/?id=950971 She would also be blessed if you became a fan of the page Gracie's Wish on Facebook. Also, if you have any questions, please email me privately, I will be happy to answer!
Thank you and God Bless,
Kristin

Project for DT tryouts!

2011-06-19T23:48:00.003-04:00

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

2011-06-19T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hello!!! This is my first post for my first Design Team I have been on! I am soooo excited!
So, the theme at IDIC challenge blog this week is 70's Retro and the sponsor is Digis With Attitude.
I had a blast making this card! I used the napkin and cling wrap technique I talked about a few posts ago.

I colored my Hippie Teen with Copic markers. They blend soooo nice! It is pretty easy to make a tie-dye look with them!

I used Prima Flowers (not sure of the collection, but they come in a round tin with a clear lid) and my bling was from Micheal's dollar bins.

Thanks so much for looking! And please, check out the rest of the DT projects...they all did an awesome job!!!
Mama Hen

Tuesday Trigger

2011-06-17T08:59:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I LOVE the colors in the Tuesday Trigger! They are super cool...and summery! I made a card for a blog hop I was in...and it is so much based on this pic!

LOVE the new technique I learned using saran wrap and a napkin! Please, please, please, check out Terri at Ramblings of A Texas Craftroom . .. She has such an awesome tutorial!
This is where I got the idea from...so glad I found her again!
Thanks for stopping by! And don't forget to stop in and check out my project for IDIC challenge on Sunday!
Mama Hen

School's Out for Summer Blog Hop Day 2

2011-06-11T07:20:00.001-04:00

Hello, and welcome to day 2 of our School's Out for the Summer Blog Hop!!! You should have come from DoBea's Blog....if not, and you want to start at the beginning (lots of AWESOME projects!) head on over to Jessica's Blog.
Today, I made a card using this AWESOME new (to me) technique I just saw on one of the blogs I follow...and ya know, I cannot remember who's it is!!!! IF you know or it was you, please leave me a message and I will post a link to your blog to give you proper credit (and so EVERYONE else can see your AWESOME tutorial!

I used a piece of Bazzill smooth cs white for the base, cut to 6x12, scored at 6. I mounted a piece of orange with white dots (have no idea who the maker is, have had this in my stash for over 5 years...lol) sized 6x6 to the card front.... Mounted a piece of pink Bazzill cs cut at 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. Then, the fun part!!! The image is a napkin, using the technique I just learned (I can tell you it uses card stock, cling wrap, a napkin, and an iron) I mounted the napkin onto the white cs (again, Bazzill). I fussycut the image. I used ribbon from Michaels and my LSS to make the bow. Mounted the image using foam tape. The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper, I believe...lol....

A close up of the card front and sentiment.

I used the same technique for the inside, cutting from the napkin again and using ribbon for the border. Left the center blank for someone to write a message of their own!~

Thanks so much for looking!!!
Mama Hen

Challenge for Jillian's Birthday hop!

2011-06-10T11:01:00.000-04:00

Hi! and Welcome to my blog!!! First, HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY JILLIAN!!!
I made a card for today's post. Be sure to check back tomorrow for something EXTRA special!

Sorry about the poor quality photo....we are working on this!
I put stickles on my fishy to add some detail. The ribbon on the bottom says Happy Birthday. The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper .
I will have another birthday project posted tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by!
Mama Hen

School's Out for Summer Blog Hop

2011-06-10T10:47:00.002-04:00

Hello, and thank you for stopping by!
This is my very first blog hop, so please bear with me!!!
I love summertime! Even though we homeschool, summer is the time when we have more time to play with the kids, and we LOVE roadtrips! We also LOVE planting our garden and watching all the veggies grow! It is so much fun to grow, can or freeze, and then use the veggies all through the year!
Welcome to the School's Out for Summer Blog Hop! You should have come here from DoBea's blog . If you just stopped by, cuz you are one of my followers, or if you just stumbled across my blog, and you would like to see it ALL please go back to Jessica's Blog and check out all the awesome creations!
For my first project, I made a Summery Card, fun for someone to send a friend from school that they won't see during the summer break!

Sorry for the poor photo quality. I had a cortisone injection yesterday morning and it has only seemed to have gotten worse. I love the paper and the flowers so much! Used stickles on the body of the dragonfly and a bit of bling on the flower centers. Sentiment from My Pink Stamper bugs stamp set. I LOVE her stamps!!!! Of course, I am also a bit of a stamp a holic anymore, only because of all the AWESOME new stamps that have come out of late!!!
Please, come back tomorrow for another project for day 2 of the Schools Out for Summer Blog Hop!
Your next stop is Jen R's Blog
And, in case you get lost, here is the complete blog hop line up!
Jessica
Nancy
Wendy
Anita
Nadia
Jenny
Sarah
DoBea
Kristin
Jen R
Julie Renae
Brynn
Jess
Lynn

Thanks for stopping by! Stop back tomorrow, for another project and a surprise!
Mama Hen

PAY IT FORWARD!!!

2011-05-30T21:23:00.000-04:00

Deborah over at Scrapping Mamma posted this wonderful "Pay It Forward" post on her blog I picked it up from Cuttin and Stampin think it's a WONDERFUL idea and I couldn't wait to participate and pass it on!! :) As of May 11, the spots were filling up quickly.

"Pay It Forward" is the idea of blessing someone with a random act of kindness without expecting anything in return. It’s passing on a kindness, hoping that your recipients will do the same, and forming a never-ending chain of goodwill. But it isn’t only kindness, it is also a means to connect and share instead of just keeping it to ourselves.

"I promise to send an original creation to the (1st) 5 people who leave a comment here. They must, in turn, post this on there blog, and send something they make to the 1st 5 people who comment on their status."

Here's what you need to do:
1. Leave a comment on this post. I will send a handmade gift to the first 5 people who comment.
2. Create a post on your blog offering the same.
3. Send a handmade item to your first 5 people who comment.
4. It must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011.
Please do not sign up unless you are fully committed to making your 5 items!

**If you are one of the first 5 people to leave a comment on this post, PLEASE email me your mailing address (scrappingmamahen at gmail dot com)... It will also be helpful if you put "PAY IT FORWARD" in the subject line. Thanks so much!! I'm excited to Pay It Forward!! :)

Mama Hen

Week long blog candy!

2011-05-26T14:00:00.002-04:00

Love this blog, she has such awesome projects! Check her out! http://savingmine.blogspot.com/