tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285137842024-03-05T22:47:19.322-05:00Lift Bridge Cards and CraftsPaper crafting inspired by the natural beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-72052884203063663002022-12-29T13:05:00.001-05:002022-12-29T13:05:48.575-05:00Lift Bridge Studio Tour - 2022<p> I just realized that I haven't shared the final studio pictures here, and I have been meaning to do a video for a while, so here are both all in one. The pictures were before the snow started and the video was filmed in winter, so you'll see a few minor differences.</p><p>To see where I started, check out these posts:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2021/06/studio-project-construction-is-complete.html">Construction complete</a></li><li><a href="https://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2021/05/studio-progress-cabinets-are-installed.html">Mid-way through construction</a></li><li><a href="https://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2021/05/remodeling-progress-and-temporary-studio.html">Tear out complete and temporary studio</a></li><li><a href="https://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2021/04/getting-ready-for-studio-remodel.html">Getting ready for remodeling</a></li><li><a href="https://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2021/03/behind-scenes-at-lift-bridge-cards-and.html">Before anything started</a></li></ul><div>The <a href="https://youtu.be/jZ1SQXoxHpc">video tour is online now</a> and I'll embed the video into the post when I'm able to.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you walk in, you'll see the long counter and cabinets go floor to ceiling. I love the sliding glass door that brings in lots of light and gives me access to the back deck.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVUJaDHwkIJnlTP_oAca07SRieCTnDkJg4rhWoqynLt4oBM-9fzFjiId4lYaxiHtiyeZemTGywaKYSnlvqclv6BchFX45hIEJ2a19EdE-tArD-8IBO_PQHuYOGjh7-gQYmL086oLIjF7JBGYVjxOXj8-9dq6mESvdmoKh1IhkEejTxxB0AA/s1280/IMG_5037.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVUJaDHwkIJnlTP_oAca07SRieCTnDkJg4rhWoqynLt4oBM-9fzFjiId4lYaxiHtiyeZemTGywaKYSnlvqclv6BchFX45hIEJ2a19EdE-tArD-8IBO_PQHuYOGjh7-gQYmL086oLIjF7JBGYVjxOXj8-9dq6mESvdmoKh1IhkEejTxxB0AA/w400-h300/IMG_5037.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcC5q6CL6629_vtoIGqm5ca5iSCoZE44twnp0hGqYMCoHYTzknXek0hh1duO1ZAmpLf4x9Imld29BJBKArZMAAB6mKDv5--tlG6vXgxQAqO393Sjor1LYTBGSX6aN5eTBn1aMFgBk8rzavoosxyTt9QI-oPfo4pu5tarYN-Qf6IP8Mk1CQA/s1280/IMG_5041.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcC5q6CL6629_vtoIGqm5ca5iSCoZE44twnp0hGqYMCoHYTzknXek0hh1duO1ZAmpLf4x9Imld29BJBKArZMAAB6mKDv5--tlG6vXgxQAqO393Sjor1LYTBGSX6aN5eTBn1aMFgBk8rzavoosxyTt9QI-oPfo4pu5tarYN-Qf6IP8Mk1CQA/w400-h300/IMG_5041.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The base cabinets are used to store 12 x 12 paper and a selection of Art Bin containers.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGrG77WN1L3IV3xoLuj5j0NY7-aoM80OeIRoWGEv8PaTr1fG2GwLOCYeIXK2VFTai4KMQd9UCVK2_UeMDUnDSyD2c850DoZMs5h-cOLxqveWIlGAfwB2DjLzboo5hr_pajy-Io13sBawBiwexBzwk1UBlVenigcjwyhsEit1LWKyzKiY9nw/s1280/IMG_5055.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGrG77WN1L3IV3xoLuj5j0NY7-aoM80OeIRoWGEv8PaTr1fG2GwLOCYeIXK2VFTai4KMQd9UCVK2_UeMDUnDSyD2c850DoZMs5h-cOLxqveWIlGAfwB2DjLzboo5hr_pajy-Io13sBawBiwexBzwk1UBlVenigcjwyhsEit1LWKyzKiY9nw/w400-h300/IMG_5055.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHzyG18CN_eW5SkHkzhIh8SMrLmgWrUm8l-YO1A8-yLlJozapwJJ5H5qeCxH3mV4N15Q9h8RZ7-JyiL8obD5m6vwmoJWQsXwXsLbdEnDifeZoh9-WhHqEFOLC3-eNhw3JTEEDQUCqbKmhpOtts-Q4euowRmKS-o4JV6KAUXNOlA_pAq_S2Q/s1280/IMG_5056.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHzyG18CN_eW5SkHkzhIh8SMrLmgWrUm8l-YO1A8-yLlJozapwJJ5H5qeCxH3mV4N15Q9h8RZ7-JyiL8obD5m6vwmoJWQsXwXsLbdEnDifeZoh9-WhHqEFOLC3-eNhw3JTEEDQUCqbKmhpOtts-Q4euowRmKS-o4JV6KAUXNOlA_pAq_S2Q/w400-h300/IMG_5056.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The desk area has my most used supplies stored in an Elfa drawer unit to my right, and my die cutting machine on a stamp storage cabinet to my left. The cabinet was painted to match the new decor and I put pictures of our garden above it to provide more color in the room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOkAoZ-yaMmgUedOLsJQem4stzA2KfZzMEllOjkaRabF0CCme4dBHgL7ouYpeSOZjacE58tYD8_jN8ptNMVgITMbrS3se-nKSjGr0zhUjHzzlWi7J3Qf5_n7lVfSpfqApg55LJGZqwsb2t7Dk-8lPxGTvy03QmCqob6tTibbLoius1UI1jw/s1280/IMG_5042.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOkAoZ-yaMmgUedOLsJQem4stzA2KfZzMEllOjkaRabF0CCme4dBHgL7ouYpeSOZjacE58tYD8_jN8ptNMVgITMbrS3se-nKSjGr0zhUjHzzlWi7J3Qf5_n7lVfSpfqApg55LJGZqwsb2t7Dk-8lPxGTvy03QmCqob6tTibbLoius1UI1jw/w400-h240/IMG_5042.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHJWymDabK2I9HlVgQJzY45vzOx8LLCwllxd4WEwxzF228X5emV4aAotrG1EB24amlY68UweZNHohw2CBkpCyPdHS4M17H7zB333aP1H_7ajDLTRFJXMyiWdZ5EopYIx-9aeowez86zBTxOckCXSjBxNt_aBen4v8jz3YClV6AZYT2Wi-bQ/s1280/IMG_5036.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHJWymDabK2I9HlVgQJzY45vzOx8LLCwllxd4WEwxzF228X5emV4aAotrG1EB24amlY68UweZNHohw2CBkpCyPdHS4M17H7zB333aP1H_7ajDLTRFJXMyiWdZ5EopYIx-9aeowez86zBTxOckCXSjBxNt_aBen4v8jz3YClV6AZYT2Wi-bQ/w300-h400/IMG_5036.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>This custom stamp shelf from Stamp-n-Storage was also painted to match the decor, and houses my Stampin' Up! and other stamps in DVD containers. It also makes a convenient shelf for my pencils!</p><p>Some of my favorite products for organizing supplies are listed below. Amazon links are affiliate links.</p><p>What is your favorite part of the room? What would you like to learn more about? Let me know in the comments!</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stamp-n-storage:<br /></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.stampnstorage.com/magnet-sheets-custom/">Magnet sheets inside cabinets</a> - I used custom ones to fit inside my cabinets</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.stampnstorage.com/mega-stamp-case-shelf/">Mega Stamp Case Shelf</a> - custom option no longer available</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.stampnstorage.com/slim-ink-pad-holder/">Ink storage</a>: mine is the 36 model; select the size and type that matches your needs</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amazon:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Q1ZWOW">Craft mates embellishment organizers</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vHPGSN">Art Bin Semi Satchel (thick dies and paper scraps)</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wv2Iyp">Art Bin Super Satchel (medium - inks and ribbon)</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3C9Bg1n">Art Bin Super Satchel (deep)</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3VyR4RQ">Art Bin Super Satchel (thin - embossing powders)</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PYoFnk">Shop ticket holders</a> - I trim these to fit on the shelves</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3WV7tBr">Magnet sheets</a> - 30mil are needed to stand in binder nicely</span></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3GonUkg">Like-it magazine holders</a> - these can be used vertically or horizontally to make sure paper stays upright</li></ul><div>Container store - Elfa drawer unit and selected accessories:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/drawers-accessories/platinum-elfa-drawer-frames/123d?productId=10006089">Drawer frame unit </a>- I used a 7-runner narrow unit</li><li><a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/drawers-accessories/platinum-elfa-mesh-drawers/123d?productId=10009304">Drawers</a> - I have six one-runner drawers and one two-runner drawers</li><li><a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/drawers-accessories/elfa-platinum-medium-mesh-drawer-dividers/123d?productId=11004387&skuId=10069528">Narrow drawer dividers</a> - they also make sizes for other drawers</li></ul></div></span></span><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-75507686602443689042021-06-13T16:06:00.000-04:002021-06-13T16:06:02.237-04:00Studio project - construction is complete!<p> Although the pandemic affected many suppliers for our project, I'm happy to report that the remodeling part of the studio project is complete!</p><p>First, we got the carpet installed. We're using carpet squares that are just taped to the floor - just in case there are some crafty accidents!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYB9kO1N-3OFWNBpLAMurLdXYGmLoUkF_M6ur_80VnXJSZtHGVzMNNwybzrKzFmNqiSj8NPuCn42BlhJ_vlUhaNkScIAenhOrBTaceosb0paUPbO8-O5vwVK8qGnhdwgrk6_5q/s1280/IMG_2690.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYB9kO1N-3OFWNBpLAMurLdXYGmLoUkF_M6ur_80VnXJSZtHGVzMNNwybzrKzFmNqiSj8NPuCn42BlhJ_vlUhaNkScIAenhOrBTaceosb0paUPbO8-O5vwVK8qGnhdwgrk6_5q/w400-h300/IMG_2690.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then, the countertop went in. This is a laminate top with a grey stone look.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpROonF6G8Nl0sxNKLeDZsTg8NtQ_pktJ7wApZnZlVfPXGbgD_H3OAhMP3Qd74wt5JiORdEtSNfoyt2dxVl-N6Yrw7Z7kScNLlo3Hzx3c_jzpcDffNlPx-9butX7egNnLF5aJ/s1280/IMG_2710.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpROonF6G8Nl0sxNKLeDZsTg8NtQ_pktJ7wApZnZlVfPXGbgD_H3OAhMP3Qd74wt5JiORdEtSNfoyt2dxVl-N6Yrw7Z7kScNLlo3Hzx3c_jzpcDffNlPx-9butX7egNnLF5aJ/w400-h300/IMG_2710.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Finally, the trim went in around the room to give a finishing touch. We also added the iconic IKEA pegboard since we wanted to take advantage of the walls for storing things.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznhsfAf5Qg7O9eB2p0hwZhI_D5Agr2HVLp4PIBNN1FdX-OXshMsZ772Jgu1dPuLY73bu8pWTZTLpQwTDJ-E7KB2W1DQf8wpIwD_32cO070W5011jcgEV7HqecdWgZEszIZjpD/s1280/IMG_2831.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznhsfAf5Qg7O9eB2p0hwZhI_D5Agr2HVLp4PIBNN1FdX-OXshMsZ772Jgu1dPuLY73bu8pWTZTLpQwTDJ-E7KB2W1DQf8wpIwD_32cO070W5011jcgEV7HqecdWgZEszIZjpD/w400-h300/IMG_2831.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><div><br /></div>A floating shelf is currently on the floor under the TV - I will be using that as a resting place for some common supplies I would like handy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_5TJf2AuA5huBoLla2O7KuQ5UDyqjxFRPAO3hhqvAcyOe4MDhmM7tZqZkArYGjMtHhwOk9l8H9SCpdD40bCRkas88Jf6zmWxOIGRto3nB7XlQCz0_Cz9FnNlXs5uJ9UKHc4N/s1280/IMG_2833.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_5TJf2AuA5huBoLla2O7KuQ5UDyqjxFRPAO3hhqvAcyOe4MDhmM7tZqZkArYGjMtHhwOk9l8H9SCpdD40bCRkas88Jf6zmWxOIGRto3nB7XlQCz0_Cz9FnNlXs5uJ9UKHc4N/w400-h300/IMG_2833.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2jaFMBnvmFM6lj6Ed-kHao51K4XGpmHhOvpI6I5x5tpz_gMRRI-NS_wnbupZrIBCGBu9b30-jYsUQf6zCHK3NwnZCmXAqyhmuKEU5AkFOSlg8_XkZjTS7VZZ1oBlt7ds69Z-/s1280/IMG_2834.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2jaFMBnvmFM6lj6Ed-kHao51K4XGpmHhOvpI6I5x5tpz_gMRRI-NS_wnbupZrIBCGBu9b30-jYsUQf6zCHK3NwnZCmXAqyhmuKEU5AkFOSlg8_XkZjTS7VZZ1oBlt7ds69Z-/w400-h300/IMG_2834.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Now that the major construction is done, I will start organizing some of my supplies and building my desk. We decided on a butcher block for my desk; it will arrive next week.</p>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-50520439456463088032021-05-23T13:21:00.001-04:002021-05-23T13:21:08.157-04:00Studio progress - cabinets are installed<p>Seriously, this project has taken longer than our kitchen remodel last year, so I am starting to get antsy to get back into my real space! The pandemic is affecting receiving some of our materials, and everyone is remodeling their houses at the same time, so lots of services are backed up for weeks. That being said, there is a lot of progress to show.</p><p>First, the upper cabinets were installed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmTRbf-8uczBwPy70M_T_TN4BBrkrahVEU6ETs8v9YDC2PQaH7ZNTEwXfDHf4ziLVnaGJ5yGWYfUkq8andvCOhxMbuNWjNLp_eY7wnltDTKAsaygINDoHGLC6j8HxBefv-2wl/s1280/IMG_2484.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmTRbf-8uczBwPy70M_T_TN4BBrkrahVEU6ETs8v9YDC2PQaH7ZNTEwXfDHf4ziLVnaGJ5yGWYfUkq8andvCOhxMbuNWjNLp_eY7wnltDTKAsaygINDoHGLC6j8HxBefv-2wl/w400-h300/IMG_2484.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then, the base cabinets and doors were installed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeWXsR5-DhGmtmi5uTHSqPYete1jjeuWHE_0ag5m3nCSc1Yni2IoVcmLcS57XoomZ4I8Ep7ok2hqu_8A8K3_P3HOkRgSarPoRx-Gi3r5cjdbRNrLHswt0cPbfA4p6cPjj31Gp/s1280/IMG_2553.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeWXsR5-DhGmtmi5uTHSqPYete1jjeuWHE_0ag5m3nCSc1Yni2IoVcmLcS57XoomZ4I8Ep7ok2hqu_8A8K3_P3HOkRgSarPoRx-Gi3r5cjdbRNrLHswt0cPbfA4p6cPjj31Gp/w400-h300/IMG_2553.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Then, we got lights! This shows the can lights and the under-cabinet lights on. I was also able to start putting a few things in the room - mostly to clean up the rest of the house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9twB8zW6bClyOEgklb9PuvXJ_DMbQZWsTljyVNfj5SEby2qY7GoOf41EEJ19tKWJtI8MNvAATVYIVDEHaB-8SjCebaF4otdvDmkJ6Dbg57xRG2jPetYqDo5rmAq3jrEkeZ2Ce/s1280/IMG_2618.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9twB8zW6bClyOEgklb9PuvXJ_DMbQZWsTljyVNfj5SEby2qY7GoOf41EEJ19tKWJtI8MNvAATVYIVDEHaB-8SjCebaF4otdvDmkJ6Dbg57xRG2jPetYqDo5rmAq3jrEkeZ2Ce/w400-h300/IMG_2618.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>A different view showing the patio door, and I added my bookpress in it's real place.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S8qubrkaItV_gTkkP-ak5H2nSdUiIahBFBczxFHsoWIbgMM0l_Tj720bO5P0b58Bt7Pb78rKa19k4ggtl4e3lMdOZKHEDvVOXSS_eE4WWFBesqMrYZblHaQCXPPXSegdBhLX/s1280/IMG_2628.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S8qubrkaItV_gTkkP-ak5H2nSdUiIahBFBczxFHsoWIbgMM0l_Tj720bO5P0b58Bt7Pb78rKa19k4ggtl4e3lMdOZKHEDvVOXSS_eE4WWFBesqMrYZblHaQCXPPXSegdBhLX/w400-h300/IMG_2628.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Finally, we installed the TV mount and got the TV on the wall. My desk will face this TV, and I can use it to project my laptop or watch videos. I think the next Club Scrap unboxing will be extra nice on this TV!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCfjeUo_jkcoDCyqXbZqw5GkXMhodl8F7J-v8uaULJ2HxlcH34Uo9FFatNkuhP3Hdt57JaAbJZqNXbwW0kNVvinGfFmSY7Zm1zep1UTjzdDkaV7Nqp3gY9TenKi8Cv3s8fOEU/s1280/IMG_2627.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCfjeUo_jkcoDCyqXbZqw5GkXMhodl8F7J-v8uaULJ2HxlcH34Uo9FFatNkuhP3Hdt57JaAbJZqNXbwW0kNVvinGfFmSY7Zm1zep1UTjzdDkaV7Nqp3gY9TenKi8Cv3s8fOEU/w400-h300/IMG_2627.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Next up is flooring, countertops, and trim. Fingers crossed that that won't take too long. We have the carpet installers scheduled, and the rest of the stuff should be ready to install. We're also re-doing our laundry room (next door) at the same time, so it's a lot of chaos in the house, but will be well worth it when it's completed.</p></div>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-66975821365808742442021-05-08T12:27:00.000-04:002021-05-08T12:27:11.874-04:00Remodeling progress and a temporary studio<p> Construction has started, and although it's going more slowly than I expected, it is progressing.</p><p>We've had the rough-in for the electrical completed - there will be lots of outlets and plugs and cable chases for internet wires and a TV. The closet has been removed here so the space already looks bigger.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3TsyuOU0xv9WNxTl2C-aFiPS_tOqKrUAybMcyD0fDU9vwbTbCK8yc3ANE1EKeLSoKXy-jKVUgQLuSmMRvSZ9OWNoV3o95Q5UEamwRlXeVzJFjVWqd1xYaAdnudv0tB0wiHep/w400-h300/IMG_2350.jpeg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here you can see the new patio door which leads out to our deck.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9Nmg004xxGbp6FnYGCaKUmBbOYglWeX8hYb_6vdgPgr-PRTrdxQhyX0gZ1t_Oy0CCfI9LbSM_3z_aPrUAhGOckpVyd_S0QtNGJZZ6fPnEQ34Z62ANSjgKDVJ77PiD2NPM8mX/s1280/IMG_2342.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9Nmg004xxGbp6FnYGCaKUmBbOYglWeX8hYb_6vdgPgr-PRTrdxQhyX0gZ1t_Oy0CCfI9LbSM_3z_aPrUAhGOckpVyd_S0QtNGJZZ6fPnEQ34Z62ANSjgKDVJ77PiD2NPM8mX/w400-h300/IMG_2342.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><br />Temporarily, I've been relocated to a spare bedroom. I'm quite cozy next to the bed, which is also covered with crafting and other stuff that has been temporarily relocated! My die cutting machine and most of my stamps are downstairs and this room is upstairs, so I'm getting a bit of exercise! It's also directly above the work, so I get to hear some colorful language when things aren't going well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKW1MKrVIW8uy29ppS0KCw0FieT0U9DR-jzh_TQC0_eWYNcZySbRfLJzo1I6DAqzJVwBgitaCOvRGkWb3Ql8Wp05WKbzaF6PbJvjZhkFB5Py-imuuYGoSxJxzLM_864iAvy0Ev/s1280/IMG_2346.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKW1MKrVIW8uy29ppS0KCw0FieT0U9DR-jzh_TQC0_eWYNcZySbRfLJzo1I6DAqzJVwBgitaCOvRGkWb3Ql8Wp05WKbzaF6PbJvjZhkFB5Py-imuuYGoSxJxzLM_864iAvy0Ev/w400-h300/IMG_2346.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It was interesting to pare down my supplies to the essentials. I think this will help me when I move back in to organize things so my favorite things are up front and center.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6JxUSPfmnRDnC-LfqGyL_RX4aylELzAWjG9LiIO7IPMoimG5Mmd8rAiPpatcAF-TW0LcJLRP_YR6dDRekALzNqUh-SrVFQlsF_fpzhKP4BtV-t6Uva7B1C-HccsDL31kbE03/s1280/IMG_2347.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6JxUSPfmnRDnC-LfqGyL_RX4aylELzAWjG9LiIO7IPMoimG5Mmd8rAiPpatcAF-TW0LcJLRP_YR6dDRekALzNqUh-SrVFQlsF_fpzhKP4BtV-t6Uva7B1C-HccsDL31kbE03/w400-h300/IMG_2347.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Back in the studio, there has been lots of mudding and taping to fix all the holes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSl-5_l85oO8Y89IN81x9f5FRP5lfs5C67yGYIyLj5dLkjjI7hk2iNJtQCEtdhyphenhyphen9dO8Ejb2cM9dlAt_MKqMqaWq9vJRKBalayOLpWJ3A2KaeAaJjlr80XQmUHxE5jvgeeQnc63/s1280/D13985A9-BBA0-442A-9AEB-487231CA7E7A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSl-5_l85oO8Y89IN81x9f5FRP5lfs5C67yGYIyLj5dLkjjI7hk2iNJtQCEtdhyphenhyphen9dO8Ejb2cM9dlAt_MKqMqaWq9vJRKBalayOLpWJ3A2KaeAaJjlr80XQmUHxE5jvgeeQnc63/w400-h300/D13985A9-BBA0-442A-9AEB-487231CA7E7A.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9FHguM6DhV45rCfbvjVCFrQOmoaQHzyC6TKslIuOjc731uhygCfk3o1EVMKLNKnth2FLq3EGCESXxKtzBQuwETauHBTfykac2RqiBt0KfUraKBNx4fzUehAlYq1_xtKjej7i/s1280/IMG_2369.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9FHguM6DhV45rCfbvjVCFrQOmoaQHzyC6TKslIuOjc731uhygCfk3o1EVMKLNKnth2FLq3EGCESXxKtzBQuwETauHBTfykac2RqiBt0KfUraKBNx4fzUehAlYq1_xtKjej7i/w400-h300/IMG_2369.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And, finally a start to the paint. We are going with greys on the wall and wood tones for the cabinets. The big pieces will be neutral and we'll bring in color with the curtains and wall decorations.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMw5poiYZWptLmbASDENwNseLoUaGu6GbnloUmCUjDmkJ5rg1QzI51RkrBJmpbBacBu7T0cz70GtoBeqkzqE6BJfGfM91L2nTVPhoU-H8Q6a0dNIEIaKV-Y07rTp-HAOfLLPV/s1280/8D0E5544-2D98-4B75-90F5-F307E8ED66D8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMw5poiYZWptLmbASDENwNseLoUaGu6GbnloUmCUjDmkJ5rg1QzI51RkrBJmpbBacBu7T0cz70GtoBeqkzqE6BJfGfM91L2nTVPhoU-H8Q6a0dNIEIaKV-Y07rTp-HAOfLLPV/w400-h300/8D0E5544-2D98-4B75-90F5-F307E8ED66D8.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As the first cabinets started to go in, we had our first "problem" - they went in too low due to a miscommunication. It was easily fixed, except for the holes they had made for the electrical outlets that will be in those cabinets - so more patching is in our future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tbspZH5n_D7mpi5ELfAiyDMF9y86eDqq0_Tk9GELxgw7qRur2nwNENZVSsqnj3HbTFU2jDfw5UT9xSDJUEo-3V5HXtop2-LhScoPvHN5o17EG82Tb_6z-9-IzbfserkYnEsM/s1280/IMG_2477.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tbspZH5n_D7mpi5ELfAiyDMF9y86eDqq0_Tk9GELxgw7qRur2nwNENZVSsqnj3HbTFU2jDfw5UT9xSDJUEo-3V5HXtop2-LhScoPvHN5o17EG82Tb_6z-9-IzbfserkYnEsM/w400-h300/IMG_2477.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here you can see the darker grey we are using around the patio door.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNkg6mBm2fvEmstzG7fqlD0gu_J6sgoe4Sju1sEq3gRqQHlEbhyphenhyphengoKWUYcCYoNE09bLmPrr_L1zZz9Wv8IvSNpvfbofnXx7y4LFwCGqmgetA1llp7eMZlhaYzOnh-5HlFRfW7/s1280/IMG_2479.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNkg6mBm2fvEmstzG7fqlD0gu_J6sgoe4Sju1sEq3gRqQHlEbhyphenhyphengoKWUYcCYoNE09bLmPrr_L1zZz9Wv8IvSNpvfbofnXx7y4LFwCGqmgetA1llp7eMZlhaYzOnh-5HlFRfW7/w400-h300/IMG_2479.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lots of work still to be done. I'd forgotten how stressful remodeling is - I think we might be done for a while with big indoor projects after this is done!</div><br /></div>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-28741916355147247412021-04-11T19:23:00.002-04:002021-04-11T19:23:15.865-04:00Getting ready for the studio remodel<p>Over the last few months, I have been purging supplies, and creating space in different areas to store my scrapbooks. </p><p>Here you can see the scrapbooks are gone and the large wooden cabinet. I replaced the cabinet with a utility shelf from the basement since I wasn't ready to move the supplies yet. I was amazed at how much bigger the room felt with this small change.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4g0I_SMmAVC6I8t-6o6DQiKlpvg0XPCnfbjEcB84PBFaFsLluIlTBRPeC5AwXF9WgydACHq8o4AVhWcHc3CWU8wf0GdKng0tuJ4mB-nUGyK94RYlTS4VRWx5dLOki0hOC_pb0/s1280/0AC399DC-1627-48C2-BF2A-DC86F97D6A3C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4g0I_SMmAVC6I8t-6o6DQiKlpvg0XPCnfbjEcB84PBFaFsLluIlTBRPeC5AwXF9WgydACHq8o4AVhWcHc3CWU8wf0GdKng0tuJ4mB-nUGyK94RYlTS4VRWx5dLOki0hOC_pb0/w400-h300/0AC399DC-1627-48C2-BF2A-DC86F97D6A3C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a bit further along and close to when I moved. The supplies on the utility shelf have moved downstairs, and the bookshelf is ready for a friend to take.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja_izKUqKIvSriEvLGOZcWNIVfnNenIaP_fBN9J5TJVoW2GxZsRi1Fn7KQ6ykLhZz97I9pSzioNB9hBCwDsDHCrlYWoN7wRR_NpgUIyXA5PQW-dWtv0wwmdi4axARMiw63V4M/s1280/820AF60A-395F-4957-A79E-D8D724DC2D86.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja_izKUqKIvSriEvLGOZcWNIVfnNenIaP_fBN9J5TJVoW2GxZsRi1Fn7KQ6ykLhZz97I9pSzioNB9hBCwDsDHCrlYWoN7wRR_NpgUIyXA5PQW-dWtv0wwmdi4axARMiw63V4M/w400-h300/820AF60A-395F-4957-A79E-D8D724DC2D86.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The filing cabinet in the closet has been moved to the porch, and the pizza boxes on the shelf have been relabeled. It's hard to tell because I had them tucked in so many places, but I was able to reduce those by about 10-12 since I got rid of some kits and I had used so many.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjRfKuq1-mTnZmo7yJKv00zfE9WxyMjmdC-p0U5eiTY5Pj_G5sV6gAq42HeKuzcb86klAnDWpg3t6yiV0a0b3-JsCnrlPqoR1S6fUYEgxewsB7FIkPJLQdyufx-BZ5t1Gg3gr/s1280/AEF2386B-4016-4DCE-8A09-0BF635119E5B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjRfKuq1-mTnZmo7yJKv00zfE9WxyMjmdC-p0U5eiTY5Pj_G5sV6gAq42HeKuzcb86klAnDWpg3t6yiV0a0b3-JsCnrlPqoR1S6fUYEgxewsB7FIkPJLQdyufx-BZ5t1Gg3gr/w400-h300/AEF2386B-4016-4DCE-8A09-0BF635119E5B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A view of the desk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd6eGrG-dt-WGfeceHBiBlCqfcd_V8YNQOF-SRm0bfbF_iWltQW_ndxZIMFNeQLQ8-MX_j1TUx3vPbWkxEGUt5g5VsabSr-Yo7Is80up3Cuj9WZxsUsuxG1qQz7KV12UA2j3z/s1280/DF322748-D68E-4BB9-B8D3-30829BAB75CE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd6eGrG-dt-WGfeceHBiBlCqfcd_V8YNQOF-SRm0bfbF_iWltQW_ndxZIMFNeQLQ8-MX_j1TUx3vPbWkxEGUt5g5VsabSr-Yo7Is80up3Cuj9WZxsUsuxG1qQz7KV12UA2j3z/w400-h300/DF322748-D68E-4BB9-B8D3-30829BAB75CE.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And, this is the empty room ready for the crew to start! The blue tape indicates where the cabinets are planned to be and where we want to place some items to help the electricians out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnGH3wEd-6HdVOBsnOjWjttBcoMPmUSrX-9u0CRgY8g1RsaXcF0-1XLusmN0wA1PLq2MvJ9Q_1jwkPis1P0YeebCLVq1F2jQSxgO3IBAE4lqs6CmnpajPRA1CI-hAWSrjaUdy/s1280/IMG_2254.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnGH3wEd-6HdVOBsnOjWjttBcoMPmUSrX-9u0CRgY8g1RsaXcF0-1XLusmN0wA1PLq2MvJ9Q_1jwkPis1P0YeebCLVq1F2jQSxgO3IBAE4lqs6CmnpajPRA1CI-hAWSrjaUdy/w400-h300/IMG_2254.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The view of my desk area - without a desk!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlabp9l0v13cG6Ak9InjFVHeZ4p7RvDvvlJTMPF62q2iBU7ULlCuTHuJGXgg9CmIIXdd3_qTstLYk7jwL7GhZKtck1h-xbitQ7f7LEcBrGFKES5EL0W7F6D-lfkp8LnT-z2pTh/s1280/IMG_2255.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlabp9l0v13cG6Ak9InjFVHeZ4p7RvDvvlJTMPF62q2iBU7ULlCuTHuJGXgg9CmIIXdd3_qTstLYk7jwL7GhZKtck1h-xbitQ7f7LEcBrGFKES5EL0W7F6D-lfkp8LnT-z2pTh/w400-h300/IMG_2255.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The adventure starts tomorrow!</p>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-36860860221860172021-03-17T18:11:00.000-04:002021-03-17T18:11:37.085-04:00Behind the scenes at Lift Bridge Cards and Crafts<p>In our home, we've had two years in a row with major home renovations, and we're about to make it three in a row. Two years ago, we landscaped our yard. This made us see how dated our kitchen was, so last year we had the kitchen done. We had plans to fit my book press in a kitchen cabinet. When that didn't fit, we decided to renovate the office (aka, my studio!) and our laundry room.</p><p>So, over the next few months, I will share with you where we started, how the project is going, and where we end up. Along the way, I will share some organizational tips.</p><p>As you walk into the studio, you will see a bookshelf, desk, cabinet with stamps, and a wall cabinet with ink pads.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvyvAePWsrH-Yrr1JfcH19j9n1kkSFaefnoTvTx267RWgJo8Ggc3pkhqighy_vM1Ox4imf4fOdx1IWnHI_VOs94qG_r0dwZaHWiZ-9wadV7fsjJ-wz1l9Q4EJX8C57yfr0qRj/s1280/IMG_0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvyvAePWsrH-Yrr1JfcH19j9n1kkSFaefnoTvTx267RWgJo8Ggc3pkhqighy_vM1Ox4imf4fOdx1IWnHI_VOs94qG_r0dwZaHWiZ-9wadV7fsjJ-wz1l9Q4EJX8C57yfr0qRj/w400-h300/IMG_0029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>On the opposite side, I have a large cabinet on the left. My husband had that made for my 30th birthday, and the drawers on the right are perfectly sized for 12x12 paper. There are shelves above that hold supplies and my scrapbooks. My desk is right next to the window. It is a large drafting table, and has items stored below, on top, and on the side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvRoCk3iez_Bip1PcMJYIBbycd0nSNKjvMfDX4ZwtCHx7tb14T95YPemKpPZLBSfQvWuziEn42jOlRz5FvN6n27eL4HFgV000fb1CVdCqM06yJigr4VcoatM-c4Jinam2yFeG/s1280/IMG_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvRoCk3iez_Bip1PcMJYIBbycd0nSNKjvMfDX4ZwtCHx7tb14T95YPemKpPZLBSfQvWuziEn42jOlRz5FvN6n27eL4HFgV000fb1CVdCqM06yJigr4VcoatM-c4Jinam2yFeG/w400-h300/IMG_0028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a better view of my desk. I have paper trays at the back that have trays to hold inks and other supplies. My <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/paper-file-storage/like-it-landscape-letter-tray/12d?productId=10027243">letter trays</a> and <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/like_it-large-desktop-station/d?q=like+it&productId=10027242">desktop station</a> are from Likeit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrtnTkrFELH08u02t4ULvL-iCzTgqETiEbH4OYyMBrQ7nu8yk0BKUMmaF0_qvB-PC43DWl4G02uCsasoG_RkQvSJN2Yc9cHKl_QFEYvrYr-FMThLHDApqAttBzkkn8WOhn8d8/s1280/IMG_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrtnTkrFELH08u02t4ULvL-iCzTgqETiEbH4OYyMBrQ7nu8yk0BKUMmaF0_qvB-PC43DWl4G02uCsasoG_RkQvSJN2Yc9cHKl_QFEYvrYr-FMThLHDApqAttBzkkn8WOhn8d8/w400-h300/IMG_0027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Opposite the window is a closet. We have a lateral filing cabinet in here and have filled the closet with adjustable shelves. Behind my door, I have a punch pal which is filled with paper punches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtswQSywtg_7KfB5OPHJTWn98RiTjI0EJETBQAfzyDwc96VF0Zmf9jfZa2WATo62a8EKlkPjJsgKxbXoknt6SmBTB73Lf5kE1lL0OFF1eV2pl2UdWnRCZogOk2wCN1jj1NqIn1/s1280/IMG_0030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtswQSywtg_7KfB5OPHJTWn98RiTjI0EJETBQAfzyDwc96VF0Zmf9jfZa2WATo62a8EKlkPjJsgKxbXoknt6SmBTB73Lf5kE1lL0OFF1eV2pl2UdWnRCZogOk2wCN1jj1NqIn1/w400-h300/IMG_0030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love that this room has the best light all day since it's south facing and it now looks out over our new deck from our landscaping project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I don't love about this room is how we've just cobbled things together over the year. Each piece of furniture was bought at a different time to solve a current need. The closet is also full of space, but because of how it's framed in, we lose about 2 feet of vertical storage there. The whole room is also too full of stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our idea for moving forward is to replace all of the individual cabinet pieces with built in cabinets and remove the closet. In the picture below, the bookshelf is going to be in the same place as the current bookshelf. The short piece of the "L" will fit in the former closet location.</div><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_MaOCspv6LgJcn4ViHbngOnOWaAbG__asNKLPHu9llqEFemmAHzJ9M71pS175_OsLokIWG28JY2oDEn5fTjkUSHLsNfOL_dhmLrOl-YVsPDFDzzWbIZ685mNH7x6myJtgCnY/s320/IMG_0006.jpg" width="320" /></div><br />In the coming weeks, I will show you the progress I've made and the construction as it goes along!<br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-87030155980801519672018-10-11T18:00:00.000-04:002018-10-11T18:00:09.783-04:00An autumn tag tutorialFor our annual Club Scrap retreat, we were asked to create six tags to swap with the group. It's a fun way to meet people and share techniques. I took a few pictures along the way to show you how I created this tag.<br />
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I wanted embossed leaves of different colors to mimic the beauty of the fall leaves where I live. I used Autumn Splendor (October 2004) stamps to random leaves with versamark ink. One of the stamps had some spots around it, which I thought would add a little "noise" and cover up any stray embossing powder that might stick to the tag. I put each color of embossing powder on a separate piece of paper.</div>
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I sprinkled each color on the tag, shaking off after each color. You want to sprinkle sort of randomly and lightly - you don't want to try and coat the whole tag with each color. I started with purple (Paul's idea!) in this tag.<br />
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Next I did yellow.<br />
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Then I did a red. I tried to make sure there was a little blank space left over on each, but as long as you lightly sprinkle, there will always be a few spots that are open.<br />
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Finally, I generously coated the tag with a copper embossing powder. I wanted to make sure the entire image was embossed.<br />
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This is the result after embossing. The leaves all look a little different on this tag, and on every tag. I really liked how this looks!<br />
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Next, I used ash ink from Club Scrap to stamp this stitched image from Wild, Wild, West (October 2005).<br />
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I then used distress inks (mustard seed, barn door, and peeled paint) to apply color to the entire tag. I used different ways of doing this on all of the tags. My favorite was to spray the tag lightly with water and swipe through the colors. At this point, I have to admit that I didn't love all of the tags. Some of the colors were quite dark, and the leaves disappeared a bit, but I kept on going! Ash ink is supposed to be waterproof, but I did see a little bleeding on some of the tags - there was a lot of water here! I liked this look.<br />
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After all of the tags had dried, I used this noise stamp from Science (September 2005) in Earth ink to create more texture. After stamping, I wiped any ink off of the embossed images.<br />
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After that, I used an ink applicator to ink the edges in earth. After doing this tag, I did switch to mahogany ink. I liked both, but the mahogany was a bit richer.<br />
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To finish the tags off, I stamped a sentiment from Autumn Splendor on vellum paper, and taped it on the back. I did put all of the tags in my book press overnight to flatten them out. I then added a heart brad, and some ribbon or fiber to complete the tags. I just love how no tag is identical. I've shown a few of them below.<br />
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I hope my swap partners love receiving these as much I enjoyed making them!Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-3698352824364957702018-06-23T16:56:00.000-04:002018-06-23T16:56:16.498-04:00Suminagashi Paper Marbling - Club Scrap ChallengeThis month, Julie challenged us to try different <a href="https://clubscrap.com/marbling-technique/">marbling techniques</a>. I had taken a class on suminagashi marbling, and had been wanting to try this again. The nice thing about this this technique is that it is water based which leads to easy clean up and minimal supplies are needed. I'll link to some supplies and resources at the end of this post.<br />
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After playing for a while, I had many sheets to make into cards! I liked using watercolor paper and newsprint paper (no printing) for this technique best. Mulberry paper also works well, but if it's deeply colored, the pale marbling might not show well.<br />
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I decided to have some fun just by using them as backgrounds to start. I decided to use the June <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/small-die-of-the-month-membership/">small die of the month</a> from <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/club-kits/small-die-club-kits/">Spellbinders</a> to create some cupcakes and candles. This is a standard 4.25 x 5.5 card so you can see the scale of the cupcake.<br />
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I thought the cupcake was a little large, so I switched to just using the candles on a few cards.<br />
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2KcJsE6">Sumingashi paints were from a set</a> that has enough colors and paints to last a long time. I mixed some of them to create different blues and greens in my samples.</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2MTzWV0">Sumi brushes</a> (Club Scrap members may still have one from the Pure & Simple kit) are the traditional brush to use - look for smaller ones since you don't want a lot of paint in your brush.</li>
<li>Some paper and embellishments were from the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/paradise.aspx">Paradise kit</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ruthbleakley.com/blog/2013/11/suminagashi-marbling-tips/">Ruth Bleakley has a nice post</a> on trouble shooting sumingashi marbling</li>
<li>Washi, die cut papers and sentiment stamp are from my Club Scrap stash of papers.</li>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-63524269881597377652018-04-15T17:44:00.001-04:002018-04-15T17:44:30.988-04:00Shibori Technique ChallengeJulie posted a <a href="https://clubscrap.com/dyed-tissue-paper/">great tutorial</a> on a technique to make shibori-style prints from tissue paper. This technique is inspired by <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/shibori.aspx">Club Scrap's April kit - Shibori</a>. I tried it out today and made these lovely cards.<br />
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The blue and purple were some spray mists that I love. I wasn't completely happy with the color coverage on these, but by stamping in colors and black ink, I made some great backgrounds for cards. I used my xyron to cover a piece of white card stock with adhesive and laid that on top of the tissue paper to give the tissue paper some stability for stamping.<br />
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I had a lot of fun with this technique, and made several more tissue paper strips after this. I altered Julie's technique by spraying my tissue paper with water first before applying the sprays. I hope to share more cards soon!</div>
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One of the patterned papers is pretty bland (in my opinion) and I was not sure what to do with it. A google search later, I found that two of the stamps perfectly nest in the open spaces so you can go wild and customize it to be as patterned as you would like.<br />
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Two of the stamps fit perfectly in the little spaces of the petals on the medallion die cut, so I had fun playing with that stamp. I also found that the petal medallion embosses wonderfully, so the first one isn't cut.</div>
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This one uses a peek-a-boo approach to color with circles on the back.<br />
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This one uses cut outs entirely - just snip around the die cut to pop it out from the paper. The papers here are from Club Scrap except for the Very Vanilla for the card base and front.<br />
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Just having some fun playing with the patterned papers here. I also discovered that both of the shapes can be layered to have that fun double layer peeking out behind.<br />
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Finally, I had some fun mixing and matching some of my paper scraps and the stamps to see what else I could create and using the tassels (not my first choice of embellishments!).</div>
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This is a really versatile kit, and I've enjoyed seeing what others have come up with using it. I hope you enjoy some of these ideas. My supply list is:<br />
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<li>The <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145308">Eastern Beauty stamp and die bundle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144147">Eastern Palace patterned paper</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144150">Eastern Gold vinyl stickers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=101650">Very Vanilla</a> cardstock (love the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144237">thick weight</a> for the card bases!)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144082">Fresh Fig</a>, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144085">Tranquil Tide</a>, and <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144086">Lemon-Lime Twist</a> ink</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144154">Mini Tassels</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=134583">Gold 1/8" ribbon</a></li>
<li>Celebrate Today (Happy Birthday sentiment - retired SU!)</li>
<li>Assorted <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/">Club Scrap papers</a> from retired kits</li>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-31522612586906180712017-03-03T17:04:00.001-05:002017-03-03T17:04:19.609-05:00Succulents card - Club ScrapI created this card using the cut aparts from the Succulents kit, and a card base from Paper Wishes. These bases are great for creating intricate cards because they take all of the work out of measuring. In a bit of serendipity, the "Happy Birthday" greeting perfectly covers the inside greeting when the card is flat.<div>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-91141991112266351742017-02-16T16:24:00.000-05:002017-02-16T16:24:04.941-05:00Valentine's Day - Cards for 2017My husband and I have been a bit remiss for some holidays lately, but we revived our tradition of making cards for each other on Valentine's Day this year.<br />
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My husband is a master quiller, and created this lovely bouquet of spring flowers. This year, it even has a woven basket! I've recently cleaned the craft room, so he was able to find everything he needed this year without frustration... I'll definitely keep it clean, it if keeps him giving me gorgeous cards!</div>
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My card uses a fancy fold to make a step card. I'm not quite this patient, however, and I used a card base that was pre-cut and scored to make this beauty. The design challenge this month at Club Scrap is fancy folded cards, so I was inspired to use these <a href="http://amzn.to/2kDpcKW">die-cut cards from Hot off the Press</a> to easily make my card. My paper and stamps are all from vintage Club Scrap kits, and I experimented with a little foil on the heart.</div>
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I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day - spring is just around the corner!</div>
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<br />Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-417845603737119612016-04-30T20:57:00.003-04:002016-04-30T21:02:06.827-04:00Suminagashi and Dahlia - marbled paper with stencilsLast weekend, I took a fabulous art class at the <a href="http://www.coppercountryarts.com/">Copper Country Community Arts Center</a> with visiting artist <a href="http://www.pamela-j-olson.com/">Pamela Olson</a>. She taught us the art of suminagashi - a japanese form of paper marbling. At the end of the weekend, we were left with some fabulous pieces of marbled paper, and I decided to make cards!<br />
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This first card shows off the marbling. In suminagashi, the marbling is typically only black; here I've used two to create stripes of blue and black.<br />
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Because you are working on water with this marbling technique, the colors are very subtle, and you don't get the defined lines and shapes you might be familiar with in traditional marbled papers. Here, I've used some papers in a grid pattern.<br />
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Finally, I decided to see if I could colorize the paper. I used my color bursts (I love the new <a href="http://amzn.to/24sR8Dt">Caribbean Brights set</a>!) and saturated the paper with color. Probably a little too much color... Then, I used the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/dahlia-lite-stencil.aspx#.VyVTbaMrKhc">Club Scrap Dahlia stencil</a> with <a href="http://amzn.to/1Ncjk9d">gesso</a> died pink to create a bright flower. I tried this technique with a molding paste, but was disappointed to learn it dried translucent. I used some classic papers from Stratosphere and punches to finish off the card.<br />
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If you're interested in trying suminagashi, it's fun, and easy to clean up since it's water based! <a href="http://amzn.to/1UoDOwO">This kit</a> has some colors to get you started, and <a href="http://amzn.to/1UoDRJe">sumi brushes</a> are a great tool to use for applying the color. If you remember back to the Pure and Simple kit, we received one then, or you can find them on Amazon. Below is a video illustrating their basic use.</div>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-35469710684747961382015-12-30T04:30:00.000-05:002015-12-31T10:59:36.325-05:00Navigation blog hop - A junk journal for travelingI'm not sure if this is a junk journal, hand stitched book, or something else, but my internet searching for inspiration turned up a lot of posts titled "junk journal," so let's call it that! Thank you for joining me for the Club Scrap blog hop featuring the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/navigation.aspx">Navigation kit.</a> If you picked up my post in the middle, check out the full list on <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1215-blog-hop/">Club Scrap Creates</a>.<br />
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When I last went to England, I took a "smash" like journal with me, and had a lot of fun writing and stashing memorabilia in it. <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4914-Memento-Holder.aspx#.VoHo3cArJgc">Karen's project at Club Scrap Retreat</a> also inspired me to create my own book with space for storing stuff and writing my memories. If you want to see how it's made, check out my picture tutorial. If you want to see more of the inside of the book, skip to the bottom.<br />
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I started by cutting two covers (8.75" x 5 5 5/8") and one spine piece (8.75" x 1 5/8").<br />
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On the spine piece, I pierced 3 holes in a line - 7/8" from the top and bottom and in the middle. Since the spine piece was narrow, I rested my ruler on the covers so it would be easier to balance.<br />
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The outer holes were 0.25" from the edge of the spine and the inner holes were spaced 3/8" from the outer holes. You can see a template on the left, with the pieced spine on the right. The circles on the template were where I pierced.<br />
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I glued the spine piece to a piece of the green paper from Navigations that measured 5 1/8" x 10.25". Don't forget to repierce the holes!<br />
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The covers were glued to the dark green paper so there is a 1.5" overhang, and then the remainder of the covers had a light green piece of card stock (4.75" x 10.25"). The corners were clipped, and wrapped around to form the basis of the cover.<br />
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(At this point, if you want a ribbon closure for your book, I recommend gluing it to the board now - I forgot!!) I covered the inside with the fabulous map paper on the left side, and created a pocket for the right side. The pocket piece is 12" tall, with a score at 8.5". The pocket piece is 5 1/8" wide, with 3/4" flaps on the bottom (below the score line).<br />
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Fold the bottom up and the flaps around the back to form the perfect pocket. If I was <a href="http://kayskeepsakes.blogspot.com/">Kay Williamson</a>, I would have stamped that empty spot on the bottom before assembling to create the perfect embellishment.<br />
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Here is what the inside of the cover looks like when complete - I pressed this overnight and repierced the holes in the spine.<br />
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I then created 4 signatures to stitch into my book. There is nothing magical about these - to make it simple, you could just use 8.5 x 11" paper folded in half. Mine have several different pocket constructions, and had the following four pages each:<br />
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<li>Outside page: 8.5 x 11 piece of paper folded in half</li>
<li>Large pocket page: 10.75 x 12" piece of paper. Score at 8.5 and fold up the skinny piece. Fold the 10.75 x 8.5" piece of paper in half</li>
<li>Inside page: 8.5 x 10.75 piece of paper folded in half</li>
<li>Inside pocket: create a pocket from a 5.75 x 10.75 piece of paper. Create a 0.75" flap on two edges, and along the long edge, remove a 5 x 0.75" strip so the 0.75" flaps will fold around the smaller piece to form a pocket</li>
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From one outside page, pierce a hole in the middle and 0.75" from the top and bottom on the score line. Use this as a template to pierce holes in all of the other pages, noting that the inside pocket pages are shorter than the regular pages.</div>
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Each signature looked like this (burgundy is outside page; gold is large pocket page; kraft is inside page; brown is inside pocket)- note how the inside pocket page is not assembled at this point (the tabs on the inside pocket page have the printing on them - I trimmed a corner off before stitching to make it easier to put things in and out of the pocket).</div>
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Each signature was stitched using a pamphlet stitch. Starting from the middle hole, I stitched from inside the pocket to the outside of the book. Then, I stitched from the top hole into the book, back out through the middle hole, and then back in through the bottom hole. I tied the tails of waxed linen thread together to secure the signature. Repeat for each line, making sure you use one vertical line of holes each time and that the pockets are facing up!</div>
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When you're done with one signature, trim the tails of thread, and attach the flaps to make a pocket - a nifty side effect of this design is that your thread is hidden.</div>
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At the end, your book will look like this on the spine:</div>
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And like this on the edge - see how the four signatures are stitched, and there is a nice gap between them?</div>
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The Navigation Lite kit doesn't have enough paper to make all of inside pages, and I didn't want to cut all of it down to 8.5 x 11 to make the book. Other papers were from To You With Love, Equestrian, Comfort Zone, and Academy. Inside the front cover, I used Club Scrap gold pigment ink to create my own collaged background with a variety of classic stamps (London Calling, All Aboard, Sail Away, and Postcards from Paris) and incorporated the long cut apart into my own unique cover page.</div>
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The book looks pretty impressive when fanned out - I can't wait to fill it!</div>
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The large pocket pages are the perfect home for the envelopes from the Navigation kit (oops - forgot to show one in the book here!).</div>
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The inside pocket had a slash cut in them so I could easily place a large "tag" for later embellishment or journaling. Cut the slash before stitching.</div>
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Since I forgot to attach my ribbon in the usual place, I put a cut apart from the Orient Express kit on the back to attach the green ribbon from the Navigation Lite kit.</div>
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I added some buttons from the Transformations kit on the spine to add some bling to the spine. The original plan was to tie together all of the exposed linen thread, but I didn't leave enough slack to do that.</div>
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I really love how the colors and themes of this month's kit blended beautifully with so many old and new kits. I hope you enjoy the next stop on our hop - Marya Kaszubinski at <a href="http://anotebooknovel.blogspot.com/2015/12/club-scrap-blog-hop-navigation.html">A Notebook Novel </a>always has something great to share!</div>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-62026313573273054152015-12-19T04:30:00.000-05:002015-12-19T04:30:00.056-05:00Watercolor Christmas - a Club Scrap blog hopI just love the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/635-Holiday.aspx">Christmas stamps</a> that Club Scrap releases each year, and this year is one of my favorites - a Watercolor Christmas. If you found me from the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1215-christmas-hop/">Club Scrap blog</a>, you are in the right place. If you'd like to start at the beginning, then head back to <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1215-christmas-hop/">Club Scrap</a> and I'll be waiting right here for you.<br />
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The tree image immediately struck me as something that would look fabulous with the color burst powders I learned about at retreat (<a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/94-Events.aspx">join us next year!</a>). If you missed my <a href="http://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2015/12/color-burst-powders-quick-and-easy-cards.html">post earlier this week</a>, I featured some of the cards I made using those.<br />
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For this technique, I created my own resist paper by embossing the tree image in white on kraft paper.<br />
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Then, I just tapped a small amount of color onto the paper - you can barely see it, and that's just right.<br />
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Spray with water, and watch the magic happen!<br />
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I let these pretty much dry as they were, and then wiped off the color that was on top of the embossing later. Even with machine embossing, you will end up with little defects in the coating that will give you spots - it's all part of the charm.<br />
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I did a lot of different samples in my experimenting with different embossing powders, but basically the sky is the limit. I loved the high contrast images on the right the best. The circles look fabulous when filled in with a bit of stickles - clear stickles will allow the background to shine through, but colored stickles can create a really nice accent.<br />
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As you go along, be sure to mop up the extra color with a spare piece of cardstock. This is one of several fantastic sheets I ended up with. They won't look great when they start, they might not look great when they finish.<br />
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Once you cut these beauties into smaller pieces, however, the magic happens for me. I embellished this piece with some white snowflakes in pigment ink from a classic Club Scrap Christmas kit, the greeting stamp from Watercolor Christmas was embossed in black (I love high contrast!) and a bit of baker's twine and an embellishment finished it off.<br />
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I bought this set of stamps because I was in love with the cardinal image, but I have to admit that I wasn't in love with it the first few times I stamped it. I'm a high contrast girl, and there wasn't a lot of contrast in this image. My secret to a great image, however, was found when I used my zig pigment markers to color the image. Use a variety of colors and blend them on the stamp. I used some glossy accents in black to create a shiny eye, and added some stamps around the edges. Perfection.<br />
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I wish you all a blessed holiday no matter what holiday you celebrate, and a happy new year filled with fun crafting days!<br />
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Our next stop on the hop is the delightful <a href="http://www.carneyval.com/2015/12/watercolor-christmas-blog-hop/">Jac Carney</a>, Club Scrap's awesome designer. I can't wait to see what she has come up with this month!Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-65188049878833919582015-12-14T10:00:00.000-05:002015-12-14T10:00:04.216-05:00Color Burst Powders - quick and easy cardsWhen I at the Club Scrap retreat this year (<a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/94-Events.aspx">registration for next year's is open now!</a>), one of my <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4949-Burst-of-Color-Workshop.aspx#.Vm4uomSrRgc">favorite classes</a> was with the delightful Tricia Morris. She introduced us to <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4948-Colorburst-Single-Colors.aspx#.Vm4ut2SrRgc">color burst powders</a>.<br />
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One technique we learned in class was to emboss a panel using an embossing folder, rub some oil pastels over the top, and then sprinkle with powders and spritz with water.<br />
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I love these classes because I learn a technique in Wisconsin, and then I bring the panels home to finish making the cards with my own stamps and embellishments. Doesn't the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/974-White-Pigment-Ink-Pad.aspx#.Vm4vIGSrRgc">white pigment ink </a>look fabulous on the black paper?<br />
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In order to use the card design I wanted, I needed to trim a little off to make them "fit." So, I had lots of strips left over. I combined them into one panel to make yet another card. This card also uses the wonderful <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4942-CS-Metallic-Ink-Pads.aspx#.Vm4vBWSrRgc">gold pigment ink</a> Club Scrap introduced this year.<br />
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You can also combine the color burst powders with stencils and masks for some really great effects.<br />
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And, of course, you can just play with swiping up color from a craft mat, or sprinking to make fabulous backgrounds. This was embellished with some classic stamps from Club Scrap.<br />
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As you go along, you create quite a mess. It's great to have a piece of cardstock ready to swipe up all of that gorgeous color. Then, you can make even more fabulous backgrounds for more cards. This text stamp is embossed in white on top of the color burst background, and this makes it just pop.<br />
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First, I thought pretty simply about a sympathy card. I used the ocean and spruce inks on my stamps to give a little depth to the stamping, and used the pop up adhesive in my kit to lift the banner.<br />
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Next, I thought about fall birthdays, and (for me!) went a little crazy with layering some punches, dies, ribbon and the button (doesn't it look cute with some baker's twine?). The background was just stamped with versamark and rubbed with some gold pan pastels.<br />
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Finally, if you mix a little red in with the kit, I think you have a fabulous palette for a Christmas card! It probably won't show in the photo, but I used a wink of stella pen to put just the tiniest amount of sparkle on the card.<br />
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All of the stamps are from older Club Scrap collections, showing that you can use your stamps with other kits! Maybe you're not like me, but sometimes I think my stamps only belong to the set of paper they came with!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed my look at Transformations - next on our hop is <a href="http://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2015/09/club-scrap-transformations-blog-hop.html">Ink Stains with Roni</a>. If you get lost along the way or want to check the hop out from the beginning, check out the main <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0915-blog-hop/">Club Scrap post.</a>Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-74611642987797727752015-08-26T04:30:00.000-04:002015-08-26T10:01:34.271-04:00Woven Strands Blog Hop - a card collectionWelcome to the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0815-blog-hop/">Woven Strands blog hop</a> featuring Club Scrap's <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/648-Woven-Strands.aspx">Woven Strands kit.</a> This month has been crazy for me - it was such a joy to get this kit and create some cards! The paper in this kit has colors and textures and shimmer that I just love. The <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4781-Woven-Strands-Lite-Celtic-Knot-Masking-Stencil.aspx#.Vd0WyCxVhBc">stencil</a> makes a stunning background.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4778-Woven-Strands-Lite-12x12-White-Cutapart.aspx#.Vd0W6SxVhBc">cutaparts</a> to me looked like great items to use as embellishments for this card, along with the ribbon and a happy birthday stamp from my stash.<br />
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My birthday was this month, and I was gifted with new crafting supplies - including this super yummy <a href="http://amzn.to/1Jusq8w">Ferro textured paint</a> in silver and copper. I couldn't resist using the stencil with it to create this border piece on this card. I inked a portion of the stencil in the corner to add some more texture and color to the background.<br />
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I also decided to use some pieces from another silvered piece. In person, the silver is so dimensional and sparkly. It's really stunning.<br />
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I had a lot of fun playing with this kit, and was really inspired by the stencil and gorgeous colors. Next up is <a href="http://theleafstudio.blogspot.com/2015/08/club-scrap-august-blog-hop-woven.html">Lillian</a> at the Leaf Studio - I can't wait to see what she has to share with us! Hop back to <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0815-blog-hop/">Club Scrap</a> to see the full list of bloggers.</div>
Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-25156018483055672072015-07-29T04:30:00.000-04:002015-07-29T04:30:03.170-04:00Cantina Blog Hop - notebook for a fountain pen and cardsThanks for joining me today on the Cantina blog hop which celebrates the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/647-Cantina.aspx">July 2015 Club Scrap kit</a> - Cantina! I hope you enjoyed hopping over to my blog from Hetty - if you want to start at the beginning, check out the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0715-blog-hop/">full list of bloggers over at Club Scrap</a>.<br />
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The sunny orange in this kit is remarkably complementary to my new orange pen and notebook, so I decided to make this sweet little case to protect it and carry my pen with me. It's hard to find a pre-made folio to hold these larger pens, so this is why I love that I can make my own!<br />
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When it's open, you can see the pen loop on the left hand side (since I'm a righty). This is a very easy construction - just two pieces of book board separated by a 1/2 inch gutter. I decorated with a cutout from the Lite kit.<br />
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The notebook slides out of a pocket (my <a href="http://liftbridge.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-make-pocket.html">pocket tutorial is here</a> - this pocket is 1/4 inch wider than the book height), and I glued a piece of ribbon behind the pocket first, so I would have a handy little place marker.<br />
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I've recently decided to dip into fountain pens (pun intended!), and the Lamy <a href="http://amzn.to/1VHnd6R">Al Star</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/1MuXgo7">Safari</a> ones are my pen of choice for now, since they come in so many bright colors (<a href="http://amzn.to/1KszoRE">orange</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1VHnpmE">purple</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1SIS6U7">blue/green</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1Ksznxc">neon coral</a>, and more!) and they are affordable. Many also have matching ink colors, too. The <a href="http://amzn.to/1MuXqMf">Clairefontaine notebooks</a> are also reasonably priced, and work well with fountain pen inks.<br />
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At the end of the book project, I had some odd scraps left over, and decided to play with making some cards. The Watercolor Blossoms stamp set from the 2013 retreat seemed perfect to try out <a href="http://clubscrap.com/watercolor-technique/">Kay's watercolor technique</a> with my <a href="http://amzn.to/1S4ycbj">gelatos</a>. I got out a big sheet of paper, and just started playing. This image is under 4 inches tall, so you could cut your paper into strips to make it easier to work with.<br />
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As you can see, some turned out fabulous, and some did not. There is a bit of a trick to making sure you have just enough water to activate the watercolors, but not so much that things get splotchy. Some images are fixable - I used a brush after the fact to put some more color on the left hand blossom in this shot.<br />
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When all was said and done, I have a lot of floral panels to make sweet cards like this one for my neighbor.<br />
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Our next stop along the way is <a href="http://dishingwithjanet.blogspot.com/2015/07/splashy-margarita-card.html">Dishing with Janet</a>. Hope you enjoyed my post and the entire hop! Hope to see you next month.Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-79140323273363551822015-04-29T04:30:00.000-04:002015-04-29T07:13:18.174-04:00Botanicals Blog Hop - Gelli Printed CardsWelcome to the April blog hop featuring Club Scrap's Botanical kit. If you're lost and want to find the entire list of bloggers, check out <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0415-blog-hop/">their post</a>.<br />
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This month, I was inspired by the stencil to get out my gelli plate and experiment. I am also running super low on birthday cards, so I needed to make multiples of cards without having them all look identical.<br />
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I started by cutting two 12 x 12 sheets of paper into 4 x 6 pieces. I used my 5 x 7 gelli plate to roll on color that I hoped (!) would coordinate with the kit papers. I was going for pastels, but learned pretty quickly that you need a lot of white paint and just a little color to achieve this. I used a few stencils and fuzzy yarn to create primary prints and then some ghost prints.<br />
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If I didn't like a particular first print (or if it was too light), I kept adding ghost prints until I thought there was enough "stuff" going on. Here is a finished card where you can see stencils, yarn, and a bunch of stuff going on in the background.<br />
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For my second layer, I brayered paint onto my plate, covered it with the stencil from the Club Scrap Lite kit, and pulled a print. I just love this graphic look. The pink paper is from an older kit - Cruisin', but all other papers are from Botanicals.<br />
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For some, there was enough ink left for a ghost print of the positive image. This halo effect was pretty cool and totally unexpected!<br />
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I added some stamps to some, and embellished quickly with a tag to put a greeting on the card. The tag was a bit large for the greeting, so I just cut it down a little bit. I love how the layers show through on this card.<br />
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This video from Gelli Arts shows some of the inspiration for these cards. I've probably watched this a dozen times - it's just so much fun to see the patterns emerge and imagine what you can do - no print is ever the same even when you start with the same materials and paints.<br />
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I hope you enjoy the next stop on our blog hop - <a href="http://wbellino.blogspot.com/">Wendy Bellino</a>!</div>
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Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-52032565048488795332015-02-19T05:00:00.000-05:002015-02-25T11:46:06.645-05:00London Calling - cards with british techniquesI really had a great time being a guest artist for Club Scrap with the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/638-London-Calling.aspx">London Calling</a> Greeting to Go set. You can see all of my finished cards on the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0215-guest-artist/">Club Scrap blog</a>. I'm going to feature a few here with some extra details on the techniques.<br />
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I'm not actually part of the hop this month, so if you got lost along the way, check out <a href="http://kayskeepsakes.blogspot.com/2015/02/london-calling-blog-hop.html">Kay</a>, who follows me when I participate!<br />
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My first technique features some cards made using a Lace' template:<br />
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I found these Lace' templates in a craft store somewhere in England. For the first card, I taped the template to the light green cardstock, and cut around the outside and one side (a different template - not shown - was used for the second card). I'm working on the backside of the card, and I've used the neon blue ink to stamp the text stamp to add some interest.<br />
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After trimming both sides, it looks like this.<br />
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Using a bone folder, I folded back the outer triangle and tucked it into the inner triangle. It works best to have a nice contrast between the back and front, so I did darken up the back by using some darker ink and stamping more text.<br />
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I thought it needed a bit more embellishment, so I punched out some hearts, and added those in the empty spaces.</div>
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I traced around the template, and used a craft knife to cut a mat for the piece. These particular templates are no longer being made, but the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=cut%20fold%20tuck%20dies&linkCode=ur2&sprefix=cut%20fold%20tuck%20dies%2Caps%2C205&tag=liftbr-20&url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts&linkId=4LAFEEH64AKSNCBK" target="_blank">Cut, Fold, and Tuck dies</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=liftbr-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> from Spellbinders will do all of the cutting for you, making this a much easier project!<br />
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Many of the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/638-London-Calling.aspx">stamps in this kit</a> have a great vintage feel to them, so I had a great time using some distress stains to make backgrounds for two of the card panels. I just dabbed some distress stain in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PGVPAE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004PGVPAE&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=GSOAHHKAU7NXCGEE">vintage photo</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PGRT2C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004PGRT2C&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=4LIY5WYE55UGADEV">peeled paint</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SEYHV2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004SEYHV2&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=DOG3J2F336PWSMIV">broken china</a> on a non-stick craft mat, sprayed with water, and swabbed up the color to make two panels. I dropped water on the backgrounds and sprayed them a bit after drying to create a little more blending and texture.<br />
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I used a variety of images from the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/638-London-Calling.aspx">London Calling stamps</a> to create the background, making sure to use different colors of distress ink (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013JLDVC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0013JLDVC&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=AWHZREKJDBFYKRCY">vintage photo and walnut stain</a>) and to spray some of the images to create a bit of random fading and blurring. I did use an ink blending tool and distress ink around the edges after this to create a nice ink frame around the panels.<br />
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I used the frame image from the kit to frame the sentiment. I embossed the sentiment so I didn't need to worry about whether my image was dark enough to cover up the frame image.<br />
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I finished these up with embellishments from the kit for two gorgeous cards. I love how they started out with the same techniques and colors, but still have a different feel to them.<br />
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My last British technique to share is decoupage. You can find sheets of these in nearly every crafting store. In America, the Paper Wishes company sells these as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=paper%20tole%20sheets%20hot%20off%20the%20press&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apaper%20tole%20sheets%20hot%20off%20the%20press&tag=liftbr-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=P2TWMVOKAKDYKNTG">Paper Tole</a>. In England, the technique means to layer progressively smaller images on top of each other to create stunning depth in your cards. Some stamps, like the one from the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4367-London-Calling-Collection-Unmounted-Rubber.aspx#.VNZhKrDF9Ew">main collection sheet</a>, also lend themselves to this technique.<br />
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Start by stamping your image on multiple pieces of paper. My base image will be the blue image since the sky and water are blue (no coloring!).<br />
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I added a bit of gloss and shine to "London" by using a clear glue (like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S14MNC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000S14MNC&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=25ELFJGOSWRDOZJ6">Glossy Accents</a>) that was already died red.<br />
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For the second layer, I colored the postmark and the bridge. I don't need to worry about staying in the lines, since I'll be cutting portions of the images out. I wanted my big ben to be nice and bright in the front, so I didn't color the third image.<br />
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Next, trim your images out. I didn't worry about trimming around the spikes on Big Ben.<br />
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Layer all of the images together using foam tape. You can see the depth of the images here, with Big Ben two layer above the base of the card, but the bridge is only one layer up.<br />
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It doesn't take much to finish this card when you have such a fabulous focal image.<br />
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If you're not into the work of doing a scene, cutting out a single image and mounting it on foam tape can also be stunning.<br />
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The red coloring on the telephone booth and scattered dots in the background comes from a British product - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=inktense%20blocks&linkCode=ur2&rh=n%3A2617941011%2Ck%3Ainktense%20blocks&tag=liftbr-20&url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts&linkId=SPVWE5A3Y3YIJNXK">Derwent's inktense blocks</a>. They are a permanent ink in a block form - you work with them like watercolors. While wet, you can blend them, but once dry, they have a super intense color and are permanent. This makes layering colors really interesting. They also make them in pencil form. We toured the Derwent factory on our honeymoon (isn't my husband perfect to take me to crafty places on our vacations?), so their products hold a special place in my heart.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my tour through some of the details on these cards, and that you have fun creating cards and works of art with the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/638-London-Calling.aspx">London Calling kit</a>!Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-22093152567485695212015-02-14T04:30:00.000-05:002015-02-14T04:30:01.074-05:00Valentine's Day Club Scrap Blog HopWelcome to the loveliest day of the year! Since there is a blizzard warning in effect, we are planning to stay home and make homemade ravioli for dinner. Never a dull moment in our house! If you came here from <a href="http://crzymomstidbits.blogspot.com/">Ann's blog</a>, you're in the right place. If you got lost along the way, check out the whole list at <a href="http://clubscrap.com/2015-valentine-blog-hop/">Club Scrap</a>.<br />
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My card for this month was based on the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/forums/topic/215-card-sketch-challenge/">card sketch challenge</a> happening this month on the forum and inspired by the new <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4376-Love-Ink.aspx#.VN6yfIfcv_c">Love Ink kit</a>. I started by masking off blocks on a card front with Eclipse tape and inking around the edges with Earth ink.<br />
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I then stamped a variety of images from my Club Scrap kits, using masks to create depth and interest.<br />
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When you're done, peel off the tape, and see the magic appear!<br />
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For the inside, I masked off a strip and did a similar stamping technique. The edges are accented with a row of pierces along the top and bottom of the strip. Some pink glossy accents over the heart gives a little extra shine.<br />
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For the front, I matted my pieces and added a greeting. I was going to follow the sketch more closely and add some punched flowers or hearts, but I decided I liked this just as it is.<br />
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This technique would be great all year round - I'd love to see what you create!<br />
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Next on our hop is the lovely <a href="http://kayskeepsakes.blogspot.com/2015/02/valentines-day-blog-hop.html">Kay Williamson</a>. She always has something creative to share. I hope you hop on over to her next!<br />
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And, if you like my cards, please stop back on February 19th to see my take on the London Calling greeting to go kit as Club Scrap's guest artist!Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-40581640677653877532015-01-28T04:30:00.000-05:002015-01-28T04:30:01.379-05:00A Celestial Book - Club Scrap blog hopWelcome to a new year and another fabulous kit and blog hop from Club Scrap. This month's project features the out-of-this-world <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/637-Constellations.aspx">Celestial kit</a>! If you just came from <a href="http://crzymomstidbits.blogspot.com/2015/01/constellation-blog-hop.html">Ann's blog</a> you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning of the blog, be sure to check out the <a href="http://clubscrap.com/0115-blog-hop/">Club Scrap post</a> with all of the hoppers in order.<br />
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This month, I made this little book - I am in love with the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4204-Constellations-12x12-Prints.aspx#.VMhRLVp_1r8">black paper printed with silver</a> from the Lite kit:<br />
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First, I colored a strip from the Lite kit <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4246-Constellations-Lite-12x12-White-Cutapart.aspx#.VMhPplp_1r8">white cutapart</a> using the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/941-CS-Hybrid-Ink-Pads.aspx#.VMhPe1p_1r8">neon inks</a>.</div>
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I laid the cutapart where I wanted on the book board (4 1/4 tall by 4 1/8 wide), using some pencil marks to guide me, and wrapped it around the back of the board. In the center of each star, I put a <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4243-Constellations-Star-Brads.aspx#.VMhPylp_1r8">star brad</a> for dimension and shine.<br />
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Next to each side of the cut apart, I laid some of that super-sparkly <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4248-Constellations-Lite-Silver-Sparkle-Tape.aspx#.VMhP7Vp_1r8">Silver Sparkle Paper Tape</a>. That stuff is amazing! I then glued this piece of board on top of another piece of board and pressed it in my book press while I worked on the top of the cover. That hides those little brad ends and gives some extra dimension.<br />
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The top piece of the cover is made from two pieces of book board with a gap between them. The gap is where our pretty strip shows through, but I still wanted to wrap all of the edges in paper. So, I started by gluing the pieces on in just the right location, using the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/1147-3x14-Acrylic-Ruler.aspx#.VMhS91p_1r8">grid rulers</a> to keep everything square and place them in the right spot.<br />
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At the top, I cut a triangle out of the paper, and sliced vertically down in the gap space. The horizontal cut in the triangle is beyond the edge of the book board.<br />
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The triangle cuts and vertical cuts created flaps to wrap around the book board. I tucked the little flaps in, and painted a bit of black paint in the corner just in case something went uncovered.<br />
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I then laid the top cover over the bottom with the decorative strip. You'll see that the window is just a bit larger than the book board. I glued the book board together, and then clipped the corners of the card stock and wrapped them around the entire cover. I had thoughts here of adding even more star brads to the cover, but I wasn't sure where to stop, so I just decided not to!<br />
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You can see here that the little extra wide window creates a step in the paper, so that the black paper is just on the edge of the board. If I did this again, I would cut the window just the tiniest bit larger. This side is perfect, but the other side wasn't quite large enough and I had a little extra black paper to try and trim off.<br />
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The back cover is made from 3 pieces of board glued together and covered with the same black paper.<br />
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For the inside of the book, I cut seven pieces of <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4197-Constellations-12x12-Plain-Paper.aspx#.VMhPUVp_1r8">grey</a> paper measuring 4" x 8" and six pieces of <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4197-Constellations-12x12-Plain-Paper.aspx#.VMhPUVp_1r8">navy</a> paper measuring 4" x 6".<br />
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I scored each piece of paper, and pierced sewing holes.<br />
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The blue pieces were folded in half, and then I used a decorative die (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W0T89Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003W0T89Y&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=HZDLPT4XR5RPDK6U">Scrollwork by Tim Holtz here</a>) to cut a fancy edge.<br />
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When stitched together, the blue strips are decorative and provide a bit of extra space in the binding.<br />
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I used a little sparkly ribbon in my stitching, and the alternating grey and navy pages make the spine extra special.<br />
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Our next step in the blog hop is the fabulous <a href="http://kayskeepsakes.blogspot.com/2015/01/constellations-matchbox-library.html">Kay Williamson</a>. I love her creativity, and I'm sure she has something great to share with us this month!Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-47408808126651718312014-12-31T04:30:00.000-05:002015-01-27T21:30:48.187-05:00Christmas card for my husband - Club Scrap Blog HopI know it's just a little bit past the season, but I think this technique would be great for a variety of cards - I just happened to need a Christmas card! I hope you're enjoying the blog hop - if you get lost along the way, a complete list of bloggers is at <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1214-blog-hop/">Club Scrap</a>.<br />
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I fell in love with the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/4180-Reunion-12x12-Stained-Glass-Masking-Stencil.aspx">bonus stained glass stencil</a> for the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/634-Reunion.aspx">Reunion kit</a>, and how perfectly it matches the patterned paper this month. I immediately thought of Christmas and the beautiful windows in churches, and wanted to try and make a background perfect for a Christmas greeting.<br />
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I started by taping a piece of black card stock to my work surface with washi tape. I was careful to line up the tape nice and straight so I would have a nice clean mat around the final image.<br />
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Next, I found the area of the stencil I wanted to use, and taped it down.<br />
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I colored in areas of the stencil using pan pastels - they are super vibrant even on black card stock.<br />
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My picture of the "finished" panel did not not look so great (I was struggling with trying to get this done quickly, and didn't have enough lights set up!), but it was great in person. I did spray it with a clear sealant, and that dulled the colors a tiny bit. This shows the panel before I sprayed it or took the stencil off.<br />
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I finished it up with the candle image from the 2010 Christmas release from Club Scrap (also colored with pan pastels), and the gorgeous ribbon and papers from the Reunion kit. <br />
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As an experiment, I tried coloring in another image with markers, but I wasn't careful enough with the stencil, and my pen kept going under the stencil. That experiment ended up in the bin. I would recommend taping it down more to do that, or focusing on things like inks or pastels, where you are pushing down on the stencil more.<br />
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The next blogger on our hop today is the fabulous <a href="http://debduzscrappin.blogspot.com/2014/12/club-scrap-reunion-kit-blog-hop.html">DebDuzScrappin'</a> - hope you enjoy all of the ideas she has to share! If you get lost along the way, or want to start at the beginning, please visit <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1214-blog-hop/">Club Scrap</a> for the complete listing of bloggers.<br />
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My very best wishes to you for a super Happy New Year! Who doesn't appreciate a fresh start every year?Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28513784.post-87535667951348770612014-11-26T04:30:00.000-05:002015-01-27T21:32:04.127-05:00A card for frozen Lakes!Hello blog hoppers! I hope you are enjoying the Club Scrap blog hop featuring the <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/c/633-Lakes.aspx">Lakes kit</a>. I have a simple project to share today as I dip my toe back into blogging - a birthday card for my dear husband.<br />
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We prefer our water frozen since we ice skate together, and I thought the colors for this were just perfect for a little <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NHVX95M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NHVX95M&linkCode=as2&tag=liftbr-20&linkId=NDI4H5KIHCQPXTJC">ice skating penguin</a> (with matching die to cut him out!). The <a href="http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/3964-Homestead-Kraft-Tags.aspx#.VHUwP75_1r8">tag</a> is from last months Homestead kit - I just love the combination of kraft and teal. I had to add a little glitter to the heart so it sparkled a little bit.<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy your next stop on the hop - <a href="http://debduzscrappin.blogspot.com/2014/11/club-scrap-lakes-kit-blog-hop.html">Deb Duz Scrappin'</a> always has some clever up her sleeve. If you get lost along the way, or missed a stop, check back at the beginning with <a href="http://clubscrap.com/1114-blog-hop/">Club Scrap's blog</a>.Deb Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073811547573485251noreply@blogger.com0