Cardstock Carnival - Tag layout

 It has been a little while!!  Life has been busy! But today, I have a layout to share that was inspired by the art department at Close To My Heart during their cardstock carnival celebration in March.  The layout could be easily re-created using border cuts from Cricut or other sources.  

The original art work was a cute little accordion book, however when I first saw it all I could think of was Shamrock right??  So this was the project for those who attended my "no-perks" day on Shamrock Thursday.  I really am not very good at following my own "no perks" rules  as participants still receive a project and supplies just not me teaching them.

Isn't this book just adorable?

So from here, I opted to make this into a 2-page 12" x 12" layout.  I used White Daisy as my base and used Limeaide, Clover and Evergreen for the shades of green.  The die cuts were pre-cut from CTMH and the string was a generic string that I had in my stash.  I sized, and cut, all of the tags on my Cricut.  For the Evergreen tag, I stamped the rainbow image from the current Operation Smile stamp set in Evergreen Exclusive Ink.  For the final touch, I added the Limeaide Enamel Dots from the Hunny Bunny Dot collection and some hand stitching using a White Gel Pen.  I, for one, am quite delighted with how the layout came together, and furthermore turned out.  

Here is the finished layout, as well as some close-ups.

The sentiment was stamped with a rock-and-roll technique of Limeaide and Clover Exclusive Inks.  The hearts are stamped with Limeaide Exclusive Ink and the cloud is stamped with Clover Exclusive Ink.

The rainbow was stamped with Evergreen Exclusive Ink.

Supplies used:  (X6030) Evergreen cs, (X6040) Clover cs, (X6075) Limeaide cs, (Z6512) Evergreen Exclusive Ink Pad, (Z6575) Limeaide Exclusive Ink Pad, (Z6507) Clover Exclusive Ink Pad, (1385) White Daisy cs, (X7302D) Hunny Bunny Enamel Dots, (D2190) Your Smile Operation Smile Stamp Set.  Additionally,  Thin Foam Tape, white string.  Current items are available on my website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Have a Sassy Day!

Tonya

In All Sassiness....sassy, sassy, sassy

Want to maximize your patterned paper scraps?  That was completely me when I designed this layout for my signature Shamrock Crop in the spring.  As Daisy, Daisy sold out in unprecedented time, I needed to create a layout with wow! power but with little paper - and these 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" squares fit the bill.

This is my personal layout, with some of my favorite family pictures from our trip to Ireland last week.  Each of the photo sizes I used on the right side are standard, and each would allow Flip Flaps to be added as needed or desired.  I used a 3" x 4" Flip Flap for both the vertical and the horizontal photos but you could also add one for the 4" photo as well.

(to see a larger view of the layout, simply click on the picture and it will open with a larger image in a new window).

overlay and daisy details

journaling details from inside the flip flap

Each part of the title is cut out with the Cricut and has one of the colors from the paper pack adhered behind it so that the color will show through.  This is much easier than cutting out the individual letters and trying to align them when adhering them down and truthfully looks more elegant too.

The glitter dots are punched from Ballerina Glitter Paper with a hand held hole punch and then adhered with a Thin Foam Dot for depth.

Daisy details - white on white!  elegant & perfect!  These were cut with the Daisy, Daisy Thin Cut set.  

This layout is now available as a class kit in my shop.  You can find it by clicking here.

Supplies used:  (CC11211) Deck the Palms Paper Pack & Stickers, (CC2235) Daisy, Daisy Thin Cuts, (CC2231) Daisy, Daisy Paper Pack & Stickers, (1385) White Daisy cs, (X6030) Evergreen cs, (X6040) Clover cs, (X6050) Flamingo cs, (X6036) Ballerina cs, (Z3843) Ballerina Glitter Paper, (Z3341) Thin Foam Dots, (Z2060) Thin Foam Tape, (Z3372) Adhesive Runner.  The current items can be ordered on my Close To My Heart website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Sassyfully yours,

Tonya

SJLS #24 Gnome Love

Sassy January Layout Series #24:  Gnome Love Layout

Welcome to the 23rd segment in a series of 31 that will be shared during the month of January/early February.    Click here to find out about the Sassy January Layout Series.

Layout #24 celebrates everything gnomie!  I have fallen in love with these cute little guys this last year so I wanted to share a layout that was created with our original "gnome" stamp set: Gnome Matters.  This set does come as a stand alone stamp set, but it is so worth adding the Thin Cut set if you have the ability to cut them.  

Here are the details of one of the little gnomes and of the intricate Thin Cuts. 

I incorporated the Thin Cuts that pair with the Shaker cards.  I love this stitched rim!  It just blends perfectly with any, and every, project!  To make this circle even more perfect, I traced the stitched details with the Clear Shimmer Brush.  While it does pick up on the camera very well, it indeed pops!  It is then popped up with the Foam Rim from the Shaker elements with makes popping up the circle so quick and easy!

Here are the title details:

Although not included in the kit, the Clear, Wisteria, Julep and Charcoal Shimmer Brushes were used to color the pieces and accent the layout.

Supplies used:  (retired) Mix in papers, (Z2831) Charcoal Exclusive Ink,  (X6041) Lilac cs, (X5946) Linen cs, (X6045) Sage cs, (Z3509) Charcoal Shimmer Brush, (Z3511) Wisteria Shimmer Brush, (Z3508) Julep Shimmer Brush, (Z3293) Clear Shimmer Brush, (Z3741) Gnome Matters Stamp and Thin Cut, (CC5218) (for the mask) On Repeat stamp set,  (Z4309) Shaker Window & Confetti, (Z3566) Julep Sequins, (Z3563) Diamond Stickles, Z4310 Shaker Window Foam & Acetate (Z2060) Thin 3-d Foam tape, (Z3341) Thin 3-d Foam Dots, ((Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (Z341) Mini Glue Dots, (Z3340) Dual Tip Permanent Glue Pen.   All of the current items may be purchased on my Close To My Heart website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Pumpkin Glitter Shaker Tag/cards

Are you in love with pumpkins like I am?  Not so much the pumpkin spice for me, but I do love pumpkins!  There is just something about them that my make my heart go flippity-flop!

This pumpkin was created with Close To My Heart's new Bloom & Grace Cricut collection.  In Design Space, I altered the size of the pumpkin to encompass the 3" circle from our Circle Shaker dies before cutting the pumpkin's pieces.  From there, all of the pieces were cut out and adhered together to create this cute shaker tag.  My original plan was to use this shaker tag on a bottle wine, or a plate of cookies, but you could also convert it into a traditional card or place card.  So many possibilities to choose from when creating your own art!

Here is a step-by-step video walking you how to make these sparkly cute shaker tags/cards!  https://youtu.be/nHrc858LI5E

These shaker cards are available as a pre-cut kit in my In All Sassiness shop at: www.inallsassiness.com.  Click on the second box for my In All Sassiness Designs Shop.  Or, you can purchase the Cricut collection and supplies and create you own.

The Bloom & Grace Cricut collection can be purchased through my Cricut Affiliate link by clicking here.

Once you have this collection, you will then be able to cut the file.  Click here for the file.

Supplies used in this project are:  (Z2829) Espresso Exclusive Ink Pad, (Z3293) Clear Shimmer Brush, (Z4310) Circle Shaker Window Foam & Acetate, (Z4309) Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts, (X5951) Espresso cs, (X6045) Sage cs, (X6055) Desert Rose cs, (Z3842) Desert Rose Glitter Paper, (Z4065) Rose Gold Sequins, (Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (Z341) Mini Glue Dots, Bloom & Grace Digital Cricut Collection.  These supplies may be purchased at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Have a great day and make it sassy!

Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Shaker Layout

Can you feel the love tonight?  I love how this layout came together!  It is filled with bright, vibrant colors and a blend of black glitter paper!  In addition, it incorporates shaker images, fun accents and adorable sequin-bling.  Originally designed for my own photos of The Festival of the Lion King show at Disney, I wanted paper and accents that worked well with the coloring of the show lights etc.  But as I worked with the papers and supplies that I chose to include, I kept thinking this would be great for so many different themes!  Family.  Childhood. Celebrations.  It really is a great overall theme that can be tailored to fit your pictures.

To see a larger view of the layout, simply click on the layout and it will open in a new, larger, window.

Here are some close up pictures of the various elements in the layout:

Glitter photo corners

Shaker Card element - lower right corner

title details

upper left shaker element detail

The layout complete with my personal photographs - Flip Flaps closed.

Flip Flaps open.

For those who would like to re-create this using their own supplies, here are the supplies that I used:   (Z2060) Thin 3-d Foam tape, (Z3341) Thin 3-d Foam Dots, ((Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (Z341) Mini Glue Dots, (Z3340) Dual Tip Permanent Glue Pen. (Z3236) Black Glitter Paper, (X7242E) I (heart) Us PML cards.  (retired) I (heart) us Paper Pack. I (Heart) us Sequins.  The current products are available on my CTMH website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

If you would like one of my layout kits, that is pre-cut for you, they are available in my In All Sassiness Designs Shop at: www.inallsassiness.com.

Oh, Happy Day!

Oh, Happy Day is right!  I am so happy to be sharing this layout with you tonight!  This layout came about as an idea to create something special for all of my scrapbookers that had attended my recent Shamrock Crop - the weekend before all of this craziness reached us here in Virginia.  Our crop was fabulous, yet it was overshadowed by this virus and I knew that many of my attendees were now at home and in the scrappin' mood - as self therapy and to comply with the social distancing.  I wanted to design a layout that they could create at home with the supplies I had already "gifted" them at our event and with me only needing to add a few pieces that could easily, and cost effectively be shipped to them.  At the same time, I have been teaching my clients new, and creative, ways to use our shaker card elements so I wanted to incorporate them into this layout.  So, below is what I came up with!

The layout features the Sapphire, Wisteria and Julep shades found in the Every Little Thing paper collection.  I was able to incorporate two shaker elements both used in different ways and to add some sparkle with the Stickles!  

To see a larger view of the layout, click on the photograph and it will open in a larger window.

Shaker card element one - the butterfly is adhered with Thin 3-d foam tape and the stickers are flat.  The sequins are adhered with Mini Glue Dots underneath the acetate and rim.

Shaker card element two - a "traditional" shaker card but adhered to the layout verses a card.  

Flower details - popped up with Thin 3-d Foam Tape, detailed with Diamond Stickles and Loose Sequins cascading and flourishing around the flowers.  Stickles are dotted inside of the sequins.

Title detail - popped up on Thin 3-D Foam tape and detailed with Diamond Stickles.

Not great at tracing circles for stencils to cut your photos?  No worries, for the smaller photos, I used the Shaker Card dies to cut my photos - the rim for the full circles and the inside of the stitched rim for the smaller matted photos.  Super easy, quick and fun!  That only left the large photo to trace and trim.

For my own personal layout, I used pictures of Abby with Belle during our trip to Disneyworld.  I loved these pictures with this paper collection because several of the pictures have light green and purple undertones in them - created from the dimmed lights.  As there was only one little bit of yellow in the layout - found in one of the flowers - I opted to color a few of the small daisy type flowers with my waterbrush and Canary ink for a soft subtle look and to carry the yellow from the dresses through.

Close up of larger triple matted photo.

Close up of small circle photos.

Supplies used:  (Z2060) Thin 3-d Foam tape, (Z3341) Thin 3-d Foam Dots, ((Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (Z341) Mini Glue Dots, (Z3340) Dual Tip Permanent Glue Pen. (X7248S) Every Little Thing Paper Pack, (1385) White Daisy cs, (X6029) Julep cs, (X6032) Wisteria cs,  (Z4309) Thin Cuts - Shaker Window and Confetti, (Z4310) Shaker Card Foam and Acetate, (Z3566) Julep Loose Sequins, (Z3563) Diamond Stickles.  These items can be purchased by clicking here for my CTMH website: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Signature Class kits of this layout are available in my In All Sassiness Designs shop!  You can purchase one of these, and other layout kits designed by myself, by clicking:  www.inallsassiness.com.

Hugs, Tonya

Did you ever see an elephant fly?

Why yes, I have seen an elephant fly!  At the Dumbo ride at Disneyworld.  This layout was designed just for that for my family, but I have included an alternate title of "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" for those who have other "magical" plans for this layout!

The layout has a balanced mixture of bold Disney colors, Minnie's signature polka dots, and black glitter for pizzaz!  Partner that with with the intricate scalloped borders and fun patterned circles and it is magic in the making.  Of course, the layout doesn't have to be for your Disney photos - there are many other possibilities by just changing the title.

I love how the large patterned circle compliments the little circles and polka dots throughout the layout!

Here is the layout with my photographs and memories on it.

Above flip flap

This is underneath the 4" x 6" flip flap that is on the upper photograph on the right page.

lower photograph

Supplies used:  (Z4181) Thin Cuts - Stitched Circles, (X6047) Black cs, (1385) White Daisy cs, (Z3236) Black Glitter Paper, (Z3231) 4" x 6" Flip Flaps, (Z3314) Black and White Dots.  (retired) Magical paper, Cranberry cs, Black Fundamentals Accents, Thin Cuts - Scalloped Borders.  Current supplies may be ordered on my website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

This kit is now available in my In All Sassiness Designs Shop.  You may purchase it by clicking here.

Tonya

Sweet unicorn tags.

Looking for a rainy day, or virus-demanded stay-at-home project?  This little tag won both my daughter's and my hearts at hello!  What a fun project to create and to gift to friends, or even as random acts of kindness right?  

First, and foremost, I didn't design this project myself.  Close To My Heart designed this tag, and it was featured in our current Idea Book.  I simply took their design, determined how to re-create it, tweaked it to fit my needs and then made it happen.  

I loved the colors that CTMH used, however the "unicorn suckers" that I found were different shades which meant I needed to tweak the cardstock colors of my tag to coordinate with my suckers. For the bright set, I chose to use: Pixie, Green Apple, Bluebird, and Gypsy (now retired but the closest shade of purple that I could find).  For ink colors, I used Pixie (pink) and the Intense Black.  And for the primary set I chose:  Candy Apple, Nectarine, Canary, Clover, Bluebird, and again that Gypsy with an ink color of Candy Apple.

How to create the bright tag:

1.  Cut 1/4" x 12" strips of chosen cardstock.  Adhere these to a piece of 2 3/4" x 12" White Daisy cardstock with a flat adhesive - alternating the light and dark sides of the cardstock for more color variation.  I used the CTMH Adhesive Runner and it worked perfectly.  Once adhered down, use the largest oval in the Oval Thin Cuts to cut the oval multi-color pieces.  You should be able to get 6 from this strip.  Set aside.

2.  Using the stitched Oval Thin Cut and White Daisy cs, cut desired number of ovals with the largest stitched oval.  Stamp the unicorn horn, ears, and eye lashes onto this oval with Intense Black Exclusive Ink.  Set aside to dry for a few minutes.

3.  With the Cricut, cut the White Daisy and Pixie tags from Design Space.

4.  Stamp the unicorn sentiment onto the bottom of the White Daisy tag with Pixie Exclusive Ink.

5.  Center, and adhere, the White Daisy tag into the Pixie tag.

6.  Center, and adhere, the Unicorn oval inside the multi-strip oval with Thin Foam Tape.

7.  Center, and adhere, the combined multi-color oval to the White Daisy with Thin Foam Tape.

8. Using a waterbrush, add a little bit of Pixie ink to the inside of both of the unicorn's ears.  Allow to dry a few minutes.  Then, go over the watercolored pink with the Bashful Shimmer Brush.

9.  Using the Gold Shimmer Brush, brush the inside of the unicorn's horn.  Repeat for a darker gold.

10.  Thread a piece of ribbon through the tag's hole and tie a bow to the front of the tag.

11.  Attach tag to a sucker and you are good to go!

Note: For the primary tag, just switch out the colors!

Supplies used:  (Z3316) Gold Shimmer Brush, (retired) Bashful Shimmer Brush, (Z2844) Pixie Exclusive Ink, (Z4189) Intense Black Exclusive Ink, (Z3224) Small Waterbrush, (1385) White Daisy cs, (X5984) Pixie cs, (X6031) Green Apple cs, (retired) Gypsy cs, (X6037) Bluebird cs, (X6038) Candy Apple cs, (Z6509) Candy Apple Exclusive Ink Pad, (X6040) Clover cs, (X5982) Canary cs, (X6043) Nectarine cs,  (retired) Thin Cuts - Basic Ovals (could use a Cricut cut for this), (Z4187) Thin Cuts - Stitched Oval, (Z3706) Unicorn Dreams Stamp and Thin Cut, (Z2060) Thin Foam Tape, (Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (retired) ribbon.  All current supplies may be purchased in my CTMH shop at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Cricut Design Space file:  If you have CTMH's Art Philosophy, here is the file I used to create the tags.  If you do not have Art Philosophy, and would like to purchase it, you can use my affiliate link and shop by using this link.

For those who prefer pre-cut, and pre-stamped tags ready-to-create, they are also available in my shop at: www.inallsassiness.com.