"Smile" Mixed Media Baby Layout with the May Scraps of Elegance Kit

Welcome to my creative space!

I had a photo session with our sweet little granddaughter and managed to capture her oh so sweet smile. She's 4 1/2 months old in this photo. How time flies with these little ones!! I've scrapbooked her photo here with the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance "Mix'd Media" May Kit. This gorgeous kit featuring the fabulous Blue Fern Studio Happy Accident Collection paired with their Chipboard Arrow Words was such a dream to work with. The smile arrow couldn't have been more perfect for this page. I was also able to create some wonderful textures with the DecoArt Texture Sand Paste. I hope you'll take the opportunity to view the video below to see how I put it all together.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Enjoy the video!

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Scraps of Elegance May Kit


Elements Add On


Floral Add On


Color Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

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You can find my video sharing how to create this Honey Glittered Butterfly HERE.

Supply List

May Scraps of Elegance Main Kit
Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident Collection:  Fluke
Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident Adhesive Printed Chipboard
Kaisercraft Mini Designer Templage (3.5" x 5.75"): Foliage
DecoArt Media Texture Sand Paste (4oz)
Ranger Craft Squeegee
Prima Timeless Memories Recollection Metal Trinkets

Elements Add On
Blue Fern Studios Clear Stamps: Halftones
Blue Fern Studios laser cut chipboard: Arrow Words
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ephemera: Botanical

Floral Add On
Prima Love Clippings Sweet Kisses Flowers
Prima Waverly Flowers

Color Add On
Prima Art Alchemy Butterfly Spells Sparks Acrylic Paint

Items from the SOE Store
Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Splattered Arrows
Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Graduated Circles
Petaloo Penny Lane Mini Daisys - Robin Egg Blue
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso, Clear, White
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte

Previous Kits
March 2017: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Honey Resin Kit
December 2016: Ranger Perfect Medium Clear Bullet Tip Pen
October 2016: Prima: Rossibelle Druzy Stones
April 2016: BoBunny Secret Garden collection Brads
January 2016: Dovecraft Sweet Paris Collection - Decorative Pins
January 2016: Poppystamps Die: Cheviot Butterfly
October 2015: Prima - Metals - 11 (chandelier drops)
June 2015: Trimcraft/Dovecraft: Back To Basics Doilies

Other Products

White Cardstock ~ Stash

Tim Holtz ~ ideology - Ring Fasteners

Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Heart Gears #891794

Viva Decor ~ Modeling Cream - Gold

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Hickory Smoke; Peeled Paint

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Donna Salazar for Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter - Pralines & Cream

Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel - Aged Teal; Pearl Champagne

Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Delphinium Turquoise; Frosty Forest Green

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots

Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Collage Brush

Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Love Forever" DIY Home Decor Heart and PROCESS VIDEO TUTORIAL with the January 2017 Scraps of Elegance Kit

I'm so excited to share my latest project for Scraps of Elegance with a process video tutorial. This Crate Paper Color Reveal Watercolor Heart Panel is the January exclusive OTP Add On and was a dream to work with. It is a watercolor panel stretched over a heart frame. So it has the feel of a canvas, but the properties of watercolor paper. Just perfect for a Valentine's home decor project when paired up with all the gorgeous elements in the Main Kit and Add Ons.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I hope you enjoy learning from my creative process in this

DIY Process Video:

Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the fabulous January Scraps of Elegance Kit:


OTP Add On


Also Using
Elements Add on


Mixed Media/Creativity Add On


Floral Add On


Color Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

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Product List
OTP Add On
Crate Paper Color Reveal Watercolor Heart Panel 10.5"x8.75"

Main Kit
Kaisercraft: Love Themed Wood Embellishments
Blue Fern Studios: Heartland Roses & Blooms

Mixed Media Creativity Add On
Imagine Crafts Rosebud IrRESISTible Texture Spray

Elements Add On
Ken Oliver Vintage Embellishments - Heart & Key Charms
Kaisercraft - PS I Love You Die Cuts
Kaisercraft - Hearts Sparklets Self-Adhesive Rhinestone Clusters

Floral Add On
Prima Sweet Peppermint Underneath The Christmas Tree Flowers
Petaloo Teal Ruffled PeoniesKai
Petaloo Robin's Egg Mini Daisies

Color Add On
Blue Fern Studios Cotton Candy Embossing Powder
Nuvo Mother of Pearl Embellishment Mousse

SOE Store
US Artquest Prills - Minnie Pearls
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (Heavy White)
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte

Other Products
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Layering Stencil - Flourish
Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue
Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots
Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun
Liquitex ~ Free Style - Palette Knife #5

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Remember this Moment" DIY Mixed Media Layout with Scraps of Elegance Petals Kit

I enjoy the artistic outlet that scrapbooking provides, but it's also all about capturing special memories. Our sweet daughter-in-law's grandfather recently passed away. This is one of her favorite photos of them together. They both look so happy waving at the camera. I gave this to Rachel for her birthday this week and she was so happy to receive it. She would like to display it in their home, so I'll be framing it for her. 

The gorgeous Kaisercraft papers with the memories sentiments couldn't be more perfect for this sweet page!

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I hope you enjoy learning from my creative process in this

DIY Process Video:

Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the gorgeous "Petals" October Kit:

Also using

Mixed Media/Creativity Add On

Elements Add On

Floral Add On

Color Add On

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

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Product List

Main Kit
KaisercraftCottage Rose Collection:  Welcome
KaisercraftCottage Rose Collection:  Framed
KaisercraftCottage Rose Collection:  Weatherboards
Prima: Savanna Flowers
Blue Fern Studios: Rose Medley laser-cut chipboard Title
Prima: Rossibelle Druzy Stones

Elements Add On
Blue Fern Studios laser-cut chipboard - Quatrefoil Panel (11.75x11.75)
Carabelle Studios Concentric Circles A6 Template
Kaisercraft Cottage Rose Collectibles Die Cuts

Mixed Media Creativity Add On
Prima Metallic Accents

Floral Add On
Prima Rossibelle Aubree Flowers
Petaloo DIY Ruffled Roses

Color Add On
Prima Limited Edition Magic Stone Color Bloom 2 spray mist

Scraps of Darkness/Scraps of Elegance Store
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso
DecoArt Media Modeling Paste
US Artquest Prills - Minnie Pearls

Previous Kits
January 2016 Elements Add On: Prima Art Ingredients ~ Micro Beads - Blush

Other Products
Other Products
Stampendous ~ Pearlized Mica
Beadies ~ Mini Marbles
Liquitex ~ Gesso - White, Clear
Liquitex ~ Ceramic Stucco
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Shabby Shutters, Victorian Velvet
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Bayou Boogie Gold
Jacquard - Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint - Metallic Olive Green
Viva Decor ~ Croco Crackling Colour - Transparent
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink, Clear
Spellbinders ~ Nestabilities - Fleur de Elegance
Prima Dies ~ Moraccan Foliage
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Foam Tape, White
Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue
Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

ScrapBerry's December Christmas Challenge ~ Vintage Mixed Media Tag

It's a Christmas Challenge at ScrapBerry's, and the design team has been busy creating projects to inspire you as you join along. Here's my vintage mixed media tag featuring the gorgeous Winter Joy Collection. Stop on over at the ScrapBerry's blog to see what the rest of the team has created HERE.

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On the flowers, I brushed gold Glimmer Spray across the edges of the petals as well as brushing randomly with glue to adhere chunky glitter. The ScrapBerry's Trumpet Charm is a perfect Christmas  trinket to tuck into the cluster. 

The Winter Joy Cards sheet included this sweet sentiment along with the vintage girl tag image. I just adore all the options the gorgeous image sheets add to my projects!! The Scrapberry's Pearl Sticker Applique is a perfect touch. It is cut into two pieces to stretch across both sides of the cluster.

I die cut this doily from Kraft cardstock as well as the leaves around the cluster. I've added texture by adhering Art Stones and glitter around the cluster and to the center of the die cut doily. To add a bit of shimmer, I brushed the Art Stones with Gold Glimmer Spray. For a wintry feel, I've spattered white drawing ink across the background layer as well as dry brushing most of the elements randomly with white gesso.

If you scroll up to the project photo at the beginning of the post, you can view the beautiful bow tied with ScrapBerry's White Shabby Ribbon and Wax String.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for ScrapBerry's. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

 ScrapBerry’s Products

Winter Joy ~ Garland SCB220605406

Winter Joy ~ Cards SCB220605412b

Christmas Carol ~ Pearl Sticker Applique SCB25002041

Shabby Ribbon ~ White SCB510101

Wax String ~ White and Beige - SCB20020333074

Charms Set Brass Trumpet SCB250113834

Paper Flowers ~ Clove Burgundy SCB280409

Winter Joy Wooden Buttons SCB3409108

Other Products

Ranger ~ Craft Tags - #8, Manila

Lace ~ Stash

Petaloo ~ Flower

Prima ~ Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

Liquitex ~ Gesso - White, Clear

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap

BoBunny ~ Doubledot - Glimmer Spray, Gold

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White

Prima ~ Art Ingredients - Art Stones, Mini Art Stones

Stampendous ~ Glass Glitter - Champagne

Prima Metal Die ~ Doily 1

Craft Dies by Sue Wilson ~ Faux Quilled Leaves

Sizzix ~ Die - Snowflake #24

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Power Tape

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Foam Tape - Black

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Collage Brush

Spellbinders ~ Tool’n One

Sizzix ~ Big Shot

EK Success ~ Honey Bee Scissors

Crop-A-Dile ~ Big Bite

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments

~ Blessings ~

Wedding Card/Gift Tag Gel using Plate Monoprint with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance July Kit

I have been wanting to try my hand at creating monoprints using a gel plate for quite some time, but have never gotten around to purchasing one. I was absolutely delighted to receive the July Creativity Add On featuring the Gel Press. My video today is a technique video showing how I created the monoprints used in this mixed media wedding card and tag set. The paint colors Melinda selected coordinate so beautifully with the gorgeous "Sunshine and Sweet Tea" July Scraps of Elegance Kit.

I hope you enjoy this technique video tutorial:

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Here's the fabulous "Sunshine and Sweet Tea" July Scraps of Elegance Kit:

And the featured Creativity Add On:

Other Add Ons can be found on the Scraps of Elegance blog HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

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Product List

"Sunshine and Sweet Tea" July Scraps of Elegance Kit

Main Kit

BoBunny - Butterfly Kisses Collection:  Butterfly Kisses

Blue Fern Studios: Attic Charm Daisies Flowers

Papermania: Pearl Flower Buttons (6)

BoBunny: Soiree Collection Printed Chipboard

American Crafts: Knock Outs Mini Butterfly Punch

Creativity Add On

Gel Press 3x5" Gel Printing Plate

Speedball Art Products 4" Brayer

Art-C Pink Heavy Body Semi Gloss Acrylic Paint 25ml

Art-C Purple Heavy Body Semi Gloss Acrylic Paint 25ml

Art-C White Heavy Body Semi Gloss Acrylic Paint 25ml

Elements Add On

BoBunny Butterfly Kisses Buttons

Prima Salvage District: Wood Variety embellishments

Blue Fern Studios Glitter: Watermelon

Docrafts' Bright Spot: Paper Doilies

Floral Add On

Petaloo Coral Botanica Anenome Flowers

Prima Rose Gold Boxed Flowers (Leaves)

Previous Kits

May 2016 Creativity Add On ~ Prima Art Basics Gesso set (Clear, Heavy White)

February 2016 Main Kit ~ Petaloo: Antique Rose Penny Lane Flowers 

February 2016 Elements Add On ~ Craft Consortium Always & Forever - Duck Egg Resin Roses

January 2016 Main Kit ~ Buttons Galore: Fancy Hearts Theme Pack

January 2016 Main Kit ~ Prima: Royal Menagerie Chipboard/Metal/Sequins

December 2015 Elements Add On ~ Prima - A Victorian Christmas, Velvet/Mulberry Paper Leaves & Berries #583477

November 2015 Elements Add On ~ Prima - 1.5 Yard Lace Trim - Plumeria

June 2015 Elements Add On ~ US ArtQuest - Mini Prills - Lavender & Lace

Other Products

Prima ~ Floral Lace Trim - Daisy

Prima ~ Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel, Transparent

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Peacock Feathers

Tsukineko ~ VersaFine - Onyx Black

Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Magical - Sweet Violet Purple Teal

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White

Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Layering Stencil - Latticework

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ 3D Foam Squares - Regular, white

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Trinket Box with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance May Kit

I adore having trinket boxes to stash away my scrapbooking supplies, so when I saw this Graphic45 ATC Book Box, the OTP Add On for the "Belle Journée" Kit - I knew it would be one of my projects with this gorgeous kit!

My favorite technique used on this project is the raised enameled design. The DecoArt Modeling Paste in the Main Kit is nice and wet, so when stenciled with the Victorian Sketchbook Stencil. the embossing powder clings to it nicely for complete coverage. It looks so gorgeous when heat set.

I hope you enjoy this step by step process video:

If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the delightful "Belle Journée" May Kit:



OTP Add On


Elements Add On


Creativity Add On


Color Add On


Floral Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

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Product List

Scraps Of Elegance May Kit: Belle Journée

Main Kit

BoBunny - Soiree Collection:  Allure

Prima: French Riviera Marseille Flowers

Blue Fern Studios: Laser-cut chipboard - Vintage Keys

Crafter's Workshop: 6x6 Victorian Sketchbook Stencil

DecoArt: Media 4oz Modeling Paste

Prima: Flutter Bits Butterflies

OTP Add On

Graphic45 Staples ATC Book Box

Elements Add On

Prima Art Ingredients Glass Glitter: Sterling

US Artquest Prills: Minnie Pearls

Creativity Add On

Prima Art Basics Gesso set (Clear Gesso, White Gesso)

Prima Art Basics Double Sided Texture Brushes Set 1 (3 pcs)

Prima Art Alchemy Metallique Vintage Rose Acrylic Paint

Petaloo DIY Paintable Rose Buds

Floral Add On

Prima Rose Quartz Watercolor Flowers

Prima Vintage Emporium Maestro Flowers

Color Add On

WOW! Atlantic Seaspray Embossing Powder

Previous Kits

November 2015 (Creativity Add On) ~ Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Ivory

Other Products

Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - Girlie Grunge Gauze

Prima ~ Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~