HELLO ADVENTURE

My nephew is getting so big and with Covid I haven't really seen him much this year!! But I do enjoy seeing pictures that my sister post of him. I especially enjoy scrapping them!! For this layout, I used Fancy Pants Design's Hometown Summer Collection. Yes...you can totally scrapbook a winter themed layout using a summer collection because as you can see...I just did! :)

I had so much fun layering the adorable die cuts together! I used a few foam squares to make them pop off the age. For the tag, I used a metal die tag and punched it from patterned paper. You can also grab a tag from your stash and use it as a template! All you need to do is trace around the tag, cut it out and punch a hole at the end. It's a great way to save yourself a few bucks!

The stamps used on this layout is from Heidi Swapp! I used the "play" sentiment and "Adventure" stamp to fill in the white space.

The Hello is from another stamp set I used from my stash. I used markers to color in the letters.

I glued down a few acrylic shapes from Elle's Studio.

Never throw out your scraps of patterned papers... they make great cards! I cut the houses out from patterned paper and added a few die cuts here and there. Aren't these cards adorable! They have such a HAPPY vibe to them.

Thanks so much for visiting today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINI ALBUM

Good morning! I have a fun birthday mini album to share with you today using pictures from my grandmother's surprise birthday party to celebrate the BIG 80. I think I will give this to her the next time I see her! My family loves it when I create mini albums for them and it's been awhile since I've made one!  

This month's kit and add-ons are so much fun. It was hard not to use every single embellishment...I had to refrain myself, but I LOVE embellishments. These pages were so much fun to make! 

To begin, I stapled the acetate numbers onto a journaling card and then added a few chipboard pieces. I wanted to keep the cover simple!

I cut around this photo to use for the album. I just love the simplicity of this page. I didn't have to do much...

I used journaling cards and adhered them back to back to create this mini. I must say, the matte chipboard embellishments are my favorite! They have such a nice finish to them. Seriously... they are beautiful! 

I used the numbers stamp set to stamp within the balloon and then added a few epoxy heart stickers and the wood veneer embellishment, in which I blended some purple ink onto to add a bit of color. I stapled the puffy heart above the sentiment and then stamped the "celebrate" from the Make A Wish stamp set  at the corners using purple ink.

I embellished this page with a few stamps, acrylic balloons and chipboard.

Here are a few other pages from my mini. This album came together so fast... the beautiful add-ons made it super fun and it was super quick and easy!

Thank you Elle's Studio for allowing my to guest design for you this month. It was my absolute pleasure!! 

POKEMON SHIRT CREATED USING ARTESPRIX SUBLIMATION PRODUCTS

Hello! Nicole here with a fun t-shirt I created for my son, Edward! He is really into collecting Pokemon cards so I thought he would like to have a t-shirt with a few of his favorite characters! 

What are Artesprix Sublimation Markers?

Artesprix Sublimation Markers have the capability to transfer your drawings from a plain copy paper to any Polyester Fabric or Polyester Coated Blank with a unique process called, "'Sublimation." 

Materials:

Artesprix  Youth T-shirt

Black Artesprix Markers 

Original and Pastel Artesprix Markers  

Printed Design from your computer (I googled my image)

Heat Tape 

Protective Paper 

Project Mat 

Lightbox

Tee Square It 

Plain Copy Paper

Heat Source - Artesprix Heat Press 

Step by Step Tutorial:

Step 1. To begin, I searched for a Pokemon image on Google. Once I found the image I wanted to use, I saved the image. Then I printed the image out in color so I could see through the lightbox easily. 

 

Step 2.

I placed flipped the printed image over and placed it on the lightbox. Using Sublimation Markers, I colored in the images. I used a Black Sublimation Marker to trace the images.

  

Step 3.

I used the Original Sublimation and Pastel Sublimation Markers to color in the images. 

 

Tip: If you accidently color outside the lines and you do not want that to show on the shirt, simply cover the area with a small piece of Heat Tape! The Heat Tape will prevent the Sublimation Markers from transferring onto the blank.

Step 4.

The 8x11 copy paper is the perfect size paper and it fits nicely on the center of the Youth T-shirt. I used a Tee Square It tool to determine where I wanted to tape down the image onto the shirt. 

 

Step 5.

*Tip: Make sure there are not wrinkles on the shirt before placing the tshirt in the heat press. If there are wrinkles, you may end of with streaks! 

Once I was satisfied with the placement of the art work, I secured the design (face-down) to one side of the Poly-T Shirt using heat tape. Be sure to secure all sides of the image using heat tape to avoid slipping because if it's not secured, you may get a ghost image.

Step 6.

Place the Artesrpix Protective Paper in-between your shirt to prevent your design from transferring through to the other side of your garment. Now, you are ready to create a "Sublimation Sandwich", from bottom to top:

Artesprix Protective Paper

Artesrpix Poly T Shirt with design secured (face-down) on top, with Artesprix Protective Paper inside

Artesprix Protective Paper

Don't forget to set your Artesprix heat press timer for 35 seconds at 370 degrees. Place "Sublimation Sandwich" in the heat press. After pressing, allow the item to cool before handling. Also, make sure the knob is tight. You want as much pressure possible so that the heat press is hot enough to really make the images and colors pop.

I always love seeing the full reveal. I just love it! When I showed Edward the shirt, he said, "cute!" But he was being a typical 11 year old...and would not cooperate for a photo shoot! But most importantly, he loves it!

If you have children, what are they into these days? We'd love to hear...maybe, we can provide you with some inspiration with those characters to help you get started!? Click here to my affiliate link to start shopping!

Thank you for visiting today!

HELLO TODAY

Good morning. I can finally share this pretty layout I created for Studio Forty! I created this layout back in September, but had to hold off on sharing it since it was picked up for publication by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. :)

Studio Forty's So Romantic Collection REALLY caught my eye. It's filled with beautiful pastel patterned papers and embellishments. It's truly beautiful and it's not just for scrapbooking "romance." I used it to create this fun layout of me and my mom. 

I used a few journaling cards to create a fun grid-design layout. I love journaling cards and I had fun with them! The journaling card that says "Enjoy every moment" was originally white. I colored in the sentiment using a light blue marker. Then, stamped "Hello Today" with black ink under the pink "hello". Stamps are such a great way of filling in white space. 

I cut the chevron from a scrap piece of paper to use as a geometric heart and popped it up using a foam square. I stamped the little speech bubble at the top right-side of the card and colored in the heart using a pink marker.

I used a black pen and a ruler to create the black border around the layout with some faux stitching at the corners. 

To complete the layout, I added a few chipboard embellishments, and stickers. I cut out the balloons and flower from a journaling card.  I stamped the camera in the journaling block and colored it in using markers. Notice the black roses...that is a clear sticker! I love how it looks on this layout at the bottom of the journaling card. Super pretty.

What do you think? It's so pretty, isn't it? I added a few strips of patterned paper at the top and bottom of the layout because the layout looked like it was missing something... I think it worked!

For my second project, I created a card using the patterned papers and stickers from the Don't Grow Up Collection. I simply folded the travel notebook paper in half and then cut it down to 3x4. I tore a strip of the sticker strip and added the sticker sentiment. Then I added the sticker dots from the Cozy Time Collection at the bottom and glued down some rhinestones.

I glued the tag and cork heart from my stash inside the card for fun. I plan on adding my note using a color pencil when I decide on who I will give this cute card to!

Thank you so much for visiting today! If you haven't checked out Studio Forty, do yourself a favor and check them out. Click here to grab some goodies! Save 10% on your purchase with coupon code: NICOLE10 . You will love them! And if you want to purchase in the US to save on shipping cost, click here to see if Clique International has some sampler kits left!

LUCKY MIXED MEDIA TIER TRAY

Hello everyone! I have a fun mixed media Tier Tray I created for St. Patrick's Day. This tier tray makes my heart happy! It's sitting on my coffee table and I just love it.

Click here to see the full tutorial on how this came together! The full tutorial is available on The Crafter's Workshop's blog.

To begin, I used the March Tier Tray Set from Foundation Decor. If you haven't checked this series out, do yourself a favor...check them out because they are soooo fun! And it's always fun playing with paint... who needs a reason to get messy? I don't... LOL

I used a variety of Stencil Butters from The Crafter's Workshop to paint the wooden pieces from the series. I suggest that you use a palette knife to spread the Stencil Butters over your project so you do not ruin your brushes...

Here are some close ups of the final piece all put together... so fun!

Thank you so much for visiting today! Clique International sells some of the products used today. Click here to shop locally.

COME BACK/GUEST DESIGNER LAYOUT FOR ELLE'S STUDIO

Good morning!! Nicole here. I'm so excited to be guest designing for Elle's Studio this month! Before I begin, let me just say one thing... Happy Birthday Elle's Studio! 

For me, this month is about celebrating those special moments with you friends and family! I must admit...I don't see my family much these days with Covid, but we do sneak over there every once in awhile. In fact, we made a quick visit to my sister's in January so that we could spend a little time with Henry. He is getting big so fast and I am so sad because we haven't seen much of him this past year!

To begin, I placed two sheets of patterned paper onto white cardstock and then cut the excess patterned paper from the edges using scissors. This is such a simple way to create an interesting design in the background. Then, I placed a few Journaling cards across the middle of the layout. I love journaling cards because they make the best frames and mats for my photos. And of course...they are perfect for journaling.

I used the "good times together" wood veneer from the add-ons to create a sub-title within the matted photo. Then, I tucked a circle label beside the second matted photo and added some puffy stickers. They are soooo pretty! I added the heart die and star above the photo to fill in the white space and then used foam squares to pop up the "my favorite part of the day" die.

I was super excited to receive the alpha stamps and metal alpha dies!! YASSSSS....Super fun month, filled with lots of pretty embellishments is my jam. To complete the layout, I added the title at the bottom along with some journaling and 1/4" border around the layout. Then, I placed a few chipboard pieces at the bottom with a gem.

Thank you Elle and Meghan for having me this month! I can't wait to share my other project with you! Stay tuned.