September Sketch

Come join the Crafting Family Design Team this month with a wonderful sketch by our very own Tiffany.

Here some inspiration from our very talented Design Team.

Tiffany

Laura

Linda

Christine

Heather

Jewels

Guest Designer - Angela H.

We would love to see your take on the sketch. You can add your link below and also to our Facebook Page.

Some more inspiration...

From our DT gals, Tiffany and Jewels.

Tiffany created this BEAUTIFUL layout of here gorgeous family.

Don't you just love her design and use of ribbon?!?

For more info on her layout, visit her blog HERE.

Supplies Used:

Pattern Paper- Pink Paislee
Journal Block- Fancy Pants
Spiral Punch- Stampin Up
Ink- Ranger
Clips- Jenni Bowlin
Stickers- Cosmo Cricket
Photo Corners- Canson
Ribbon- Michaels, Offray

And take a look at this adorable bookmark Jewels made.

Now who wouldn't want this stashed away in their favorite book?

For more info, visit her blog HERE.

Supplies Used:

Cricut™ Cartridge Create A Critter - Owl pg.25 cut @ 2" and flower cut @ 1"
Cricut™ Cartridge Birthday Bash - Scallop pg.43 cut @ 3"
Creative Memories Circle Cutter
Pink Paislee 365° Degrees 6x6 Paper Pad
White Card stock
Ribbon from my stash
Acrylic Jewel
Zig 2 Way Glue
Tombo Mono Adhesive
White Gelly Roll Pen
Foam Adhesive Squares

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the reveal of our September sketch.

Until then...

Happy Crafting!



Boys of Summer

Renee always has the cutest layouts to share with us.

Take a look at this recent layout of her sweet boys.

Supplies Used:

crate paper
thickers
crate paper die cuts

Be sure to stop by our Facebook Page to see more of Renee's beautiful work.



Come get to know Heather...

Good Morning to all our Crafting Family friends!

We hope all of you had a wonderful crafty weekend.

Throughout the next few weeks we will be highlighting each of our Team members so we can all get to know them a little better.

Today we are peeking into DT member, Heather's crafty world.

1. When did you start scrapbooking/paper crafting and why?

I started when I was in 6th grade just putting pictures in books! lol... I started because I moved 2 states away from my friends and I wanted to have scrapbooks with all our pictures in them... But I really started getting into it when we had our daughter a little over 2 years ago. :)

2. What type of project is your favorite to make (i.e. cards, layouts, mini album, etc.) ? 

I'm really big on layouts, but I also like making mini albums and cards.... Just recently I have been making cards :)

3. Do you have a favorite product you like to use on your projects?

I LOVE Lindy's Stamp Gang products and I am Roses flowers!!!

4. Who is your favorite manufacturer (i.e. BoBunny, MME, Pink Paislee) ?

I don't really have one.... I like to try all different brands!

5. Do you have a scrapbook/paper crafting idol? If so, who and why?

Well I have a couple.... lol... Marion Smith, bc she is so awesome! She has young children like myself and she does tutorials on ustream and youtube. Then there is my friend Nancy, I met her on youtube and she is a very talented lady and also does tutorials on youtube and she is so good :)  Then of course there is Tim Holtz! Ahhhhh nothing more to say about that! ;)

6. What do you do in your spare time, when you are not scrapbooking/paper crafting?

Taking care of my daughter and I enjoy reading as well... I also LOVE watching movies!

7. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

I was a cheerleader and dancer for 9 years... And my husband is in the United States Marine Corps. We have been together since I was in 8th grade! :)

Here are some crafty projects you'll find on Heather's blog:

I LOVE this easel card that Heather made as one of her CF DT projects.

Oh My! This altered cigar box ix GORGEOUS!

Be sure to stop by her blog HERE and say hello.

Come Say Hello!

To our NEW Design Team!

We have added 5 new and talented ladies to our Crafting Family DT that we are sure will inspire you.

Please say hello to:

Jewels

Tiffany

Heather

Linda

Laura

And please welcome back our Marketing Director and Design Team Coordinator, Renee.

We have some exciting things planned for the blog and our Facebook Page, so be sure to stop by often so you don't miss out. Don't forget to pass us on to your crafty friends and be sure to stop by the Store for some amazing products at even more amazing prices.



Blog Revamp

Please excuse the dust as we do a little tweaking to our blog.

We will be back soon with some fun announcements.

Stay Tuned.



May sketch

hello folks, its Renee here!

each month our team is going to do sketch and have a guest DT!

so this month we used a sketch from pagemaps

our guest DT this month is Lyndi!

I'm a 28yr old stay-at-home home who loves to be family and friends, and just about anyone can be my friend! I love getting to know new people. I live in Utah and have my whole life. I love vacations and road-trips, but it's great to have somewhere so comfortable and familiar to come home to. I enjoy having fun, throwing parties, playing games, watching movies and just enjoying life. I love scrapbooking, making things for my Etsy shop, shopping (especially for scrapbook supplies), and looking at the creative projects of others. Some of my favorite things (besides my family are friends) are stars, candy, safety pins, music, celebrating, cheese, pasta, fairs and festivals, and finding a great bargains. Life is good, God is great, families are forever and anyone can be a friend!

here are lyndi's links!

http://lyndilouness.blogspot.com/
http://www.somebodys-stuff.com/blog

Here is lyndi's layout

Recipe:

*12x12 Generic Black Cardstock
*8x8 Just Chillin' by Making Memories (Lime green polka dot paper)
*6x6 Eva by Basic Gray (All heart cutouts)
*Paper Reverie Noir Alpha Shimmer Letters (Blessed title)
*Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad by Stampin' Up (Inked edges on journaling)
*Orffray Ribbon (Black ribbon)
*The Robert Stanley Collection Ribbon for Hobby Lobby (Maroon ribbon)
***Glue Dots, glue stick, paper cutter and scissors were also used.

Christine:

Recipe:

American Crafts paper

hearts were cut from various scraps

title is MME

ribbon from joann's and american crafts

faux stitching

corner punch EK success

Renee:

Recipe:

paper is echo park little girl

faux stitching

fancy pants rub on's

hand cut hearts

the border on top of the picture is cut strips of paper then i stapled then and used sticky tape to glue them all in a row

thank you lyndi for being our first guest DT!

Help me welcome our designers!

Renee:

Design Team Leader and Marketing

hi everyone, i am Renee! i am 32yrs old and have 2 small boys. i have been married for almost 7yrs now!

i have been scrapbooking for over 14yrs now and just kind of fell into it. i am now addicted!

i run a small business selling some of my handmade items

i am so blessed to have met christine and i am so glad to be apart of craftingfamily.com
if you need anything please ask us:)

Custom Wedding Album

I made this wedding album for one of my dearest friends in my first year of scrapbooking and it's the biggest project I've ever scrapped before! I regret to say that I don't even have that many layouts to call my own, but as with all works from the heart, they are best shared :).  I suppose when I have a family of my own one day I will have more desire to scrap for myself. Anyways, my friend's wedding was a destination wedding in Las Vegas!

'Til the next project, I remain

Valentine Artist Trading Card Swap

So my newest endeavor was making artist trading cards to swap with other wonderful crafters on my favorite scrapbooking website, Crop Chocolate.  My friend Paula organized the swap and I am so happy I took on the project. I had never made them before, and I when I was done I was hooked! These cards are 2.5 x 3.5 inches, must be signed and dated on the back, and can be made with any material you chose.  For this swap, they had to be different in some way and follow the Valentine theme.  I signed up to make 4 of them, and so I will receive the same amount in return from other crafters, so it is truly a treat!

"Key to my heart"

'Til the next, I remain