"Big Catch" Mixed Media Layout with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance November Kit

December is here and such a special time of the year as we prepare for the holidays with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Savior. I hope you are enjoying the season.

Our son is an avid angler, and particularly enjoys fishing for bass. He recently caught a career record 5.5 pound largemouth bass. The November Scraps of Elegance kit contains gorgeous papers and elements to create a rustic layout to capture this happy moment.

I have created a process video tutorial to share the techniques I used. Enjoy!

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

Here's the "Tracey's Country Kitchen" November Kit:

Creativity Add on:

Elements 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/

Close-Ups

Product List

Main Kit
Fabscraps - Country Kitchen Collection:  Tea Lovers
BoBunny: Provence Collection - Misc Me Journaling Cards (96 cards)
Fabscraps: Chipboard - Filigree Sign #1
Petaloo: DIY Alterable Flowers - Burlap Sunflowers

Creativity Add On
Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Ivory

Elements Add On
Prima - Metals 9
Blue Fern Studios - Laser Cut Chipboard - Birds In Flight
Lindy's Stamp Gang - Two Toned Embossing Powder - Midnight Gold Obsidian

Floral Add On
Prima - Coy Flowers - Hellaine
Petaloo - Fall Berry Picks
Petaloo - Velvet Hydrangeas - Blue

Previous Kit
August 2015 ~ Prima - Coy Flowers, Walden #581176

Other Products
Cardstock ~ Kraft - stash
SandiLion ~ Alphabet Stickers
Queen & Co. ~ Pearls - Chocolate Delight
Donna Salazar for Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Truffle
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Watering Can
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - white, brown
Pan Pastel ~ Burnt Sienna, Burnt Sienna Shade, Burnt Sienna Extra Dark,
Helmar ~ Crystal Kote - Workable Matte Fixative
Memory Box ~ Norwich Corner Die
Stampendous ~ N*Studio - Mish Mesh Stamp
BoBunny ~ Stamps - Distressed Textures Stamp
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ 3D Foam Squares - Regular, black
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Thin 3D Foam Squares - black
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Sizzix ~ Big Shot
Darice ~ Heat Tool
Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Wooden Snowflake Gift Box for Donna Salazar Designs

Hi everyone. I'm up on the Donna Salazar Designs blog with a holiday project, a gift box perfect for jewelry or a gift card. 

Here's a sneak peek:

Please stop by Donna's blog for all the details HERE.

~ Blessings ~

Donna Salazar Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Swirls

E-Z Stars

Pigment Powder - Gold

Texture Ribbons

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix'd Media Inx® Embossing Powder ~ Jasmine

Smooch Spritz® ~ Sea Breeze

Twinkle Dust Glitter ~ Sugar Shimmer

Spellbinders®

Bitty Blossoms

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ DODZ™ - Medium

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ DODZ™ - 3D

Clearsnap ~ Glue Gloss

Other Products
Wooden Box - Michaels
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 8mm Rosebuds - white
Silver Leaves ~ Stash
Golden ~ Light Molding Paste
Liquitex ~ Gesso, white
Tim Holtz ~ Layering Stencil - Speckles 

Rustic Mixed Meda Cards with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance November Kit

Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a rustic mixed media card set with VIDEO TUTORIAL from the November "Tracey's Country Kitchen" Scraps of Elegance kit named for your's truly!! I think it's wonderful how Melinda is creating a kit with each of her designers in mind. 

I wanted to capture the rustic feel of this kit in my card set. The Creativity Add On features Ice Resin products, and I show how to use the Relique Powders to create grungy finishes on the chipboard and corrugated board. I've also added some bling to the borders with the Shattered Mica. Check out my video below for all the details and techniques.

Enjoy!

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

Here's the "Tracey's Country Kitchen" November Kit:

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/

Close-Ups

**This second card is not shown in the video, but uses similar techniques.**

Product List - Blue Card

Main Kit

Fabscraps - Country Kitchen Collection: Master Chef 2

BoBunny: Provence Collection - Brads

Petaloo: DIY Alterable Flowers - Burlap Sunflowers

Maya Road: Jute & Twine Cording - 1 yard

Creativity Add On

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Medium

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Ivory

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Torched Copper

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Shattered Mica - Bronze

Elements Add On

BoBunny - Filagree Copper Foil Transfers Rub Ons

Floral Add On

Prima - Coy Flowers - Hellaine

Petaloo - Velvet Hydrangeas - Blue

Color Add On

Viva Decor - Inka Gold - Copper

Viva Decor - Pearl Pen - Glitter Aqua

SOE Store

Jacquard - Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint - Pearl Turquoise

Blue Fern Studios ~ Grid Pieces Chipboard

Chipboard designs can be found HERE.

Prima ~ Resin Icons - Feathers

Resin designs can be found HERE.

Other Products

Kraft Card Base ~ Stash

Kraft Cardstock ~ Stash

Prima ~ Stationer’s Desk - 6x6 Paper Pad

Corrugated Cardboard ~ Box scrap

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Leather, Jasmine

Jacquard - Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint - Pearlescent Blue

Prima ~ Metal Die - Doily 2

Close to My Heart ~ Just To Say, Cricut Collection

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Home & Hobby - Premium Double-Sided Tape Permanent, 1/2”

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Tombow ~ Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Basic Grey ~ Rub-on Roller

Product List - Green Card

Main Kit

Fabscraps - Country Kitchen Collection: Pomegranate

BoBunny: Provence Collection - Brads

Petaloo: DIY Alterable Flowers - Burlap Sunflowers

Creativity Add On

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Medium

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Ivory

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Torched Copper

Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Shattered Mica - Bronze

Elements Add On

BoBunny - Filagree Copper Foil Transfers Rub Ons

Floral Add On

Prima - Coy Flowers - Hellaine

Petaloo - Velvet Hydrangeas - Blue

Color Add On

Viva Decor - Inka Gold - Copper

SOE Store

Prima ~ Resin Icons - Feathers

Resin designs can be found HERE.

Previous Kits

July 2015 ~ Dovecraft ~ Bohemian - Lace Ribbon

July 2015 ~ Blue Fern Studios ~ Chipboard - Petite Windows

Other Products

Kraft Card Base ~ Stash

Kraft Cardstock ~ Stash

Prima ~ Stationer’s Desk - 6x6 Paper Pad

Corrugated Cardboard ~ Box scrap

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Leather, Jasmine

Jacquard - Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint - Pearl Emerald Green, Metallic Olive Green

Prima ~ Metal Die - Doily 2

Close to My Heart ~ Just To Say, Cricut Collection

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Home & Hobby - Premium Double-Sided Tape Permanent, 1/2”

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Tombow ~ Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Basic Grey ~ Rub-on Roller

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

December Scraps of Elegance Kit Release

The December Scraps of Elegance Silver Bells kit has been released.

Check out the gorgeous Christmas papers and embellishments:

For more details and kit add ons please stop by the

 Scraps of Darkness/Scraps of Elegance blog HERE.

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

"Come Unto Me" Journal page for Donna Salazar Designs

I would like to wish all of my US followers a happy Thanksgiving as we celebrate this holiday tomorrow. A day to reflect on the many blessings that have come our way and to spend time with our loved ones over a special meal of turkey and all the fixings. Do you have a special holiday food? When we lived in North Carolina, I discovered a recipe for praline sweet potatoes. I grew up eating canned sweet potatoes and just a small spoonful was more than enough. When I tasted these, I actually liked them and had to have the recipe. They have become a family tradition and one of my favorite holiday foods. 

I'm up on Donna Salazar's blog today with a new entry for my Faith Art Journal created with Donna Salazar's fabulous products. This is a favorite verse of mine and always an encouragement when I'm weary or when troubles come my way. I wanted a serene background, so kept to a mostly monochromatic background with a subtle bit of color on the chipboard flower.

Here's a sneak peek:

Please stop by Donna's blog for all the details HERE.

~ Blessings ~

Donna Salazar Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Swirls

Pigment Powder - Gold

Pigment Powder - Blue

Pigment Powder - Brown

Lace Ribbons

Denim Art Journal

Spellbinders®

Bitty Blossoms

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix'd Media Inx® ~ black, Stormy

Mix'd Media Inx® CHOX ~ Midnight

Mix'd Media Inx® Embossing Powder ~ Black, Jasmine

Twinkle Dust Glitter ~ Sugar Shimmer

Smooch Spritz® ~ Woodstain

Donna Salazar Designs

Dear Sir ~ Rubber Stamp

Crackle ~ Rubber Stamp

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ Crafty Foam Tape

Clearsnap®/Colorbox® ~ Foam Blending Tool

Clearsnap®/Colorbox® ~ Embossing Powder - Clear

Spellbinders®  ~ Radiant Rectangles

Other Products

13 Arts ~ Fly Away – Always Reach Higher

Dusty Attic ~ Spider Chrystanthemum DA10433

Liquitex ~ Gesso – clear, white

Liquitex ~ Matte Medium

Faber-Castell ~ Whipped Spackle

Close to My Heart ~ Everlasting Life – Holidays 

Mixed Media Layout for Donna Salazar Designs

I'm up on the Donna Salazar blog today with a new layout. 

One of my dear on-line scrapbooking friends, Val Thorpe, took a tour of Europe this summer. She posted many amazing photos, but this one of old churches in the city of Maastricht, the Netherlands caught my attention and imagination. Many thanks to Val for allowing me to create with her photo.

Here's a sneak peek:

Stop by Donna's blog for all the details HERE.

~ Blessings ~

Donna Salazar Designs Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Pigment Powder - Gold

Pigment Powder - Blue

Pigment Powder - Brown

Texture Ribbons

Spellbinders®

Rose Creations

Bitty Blossoms

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ DODZ™ - Small

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ DODZ™ - Medium

Other Products

7 Dots Studio ~ Thoughts Keeper - no 3

7 Dots Studio ~ Thoughts Keeper - Elements 6x12

7 Dots Studio ~ Thoughts Keeper - Element Stickers 6x12

Mulberry Paper - Ivory

Prima Flowers ~ Nikko-Danno #582081

Prima Flowers ~ Debutante - Lucca #580742

Prima Flowers ~ Florella - #582630

Prima Flowers ~ Cigar Box Secrets #578626

Michaels ~ Metal Icons - fleur-de-lis

Glass Glitter ~ Blue (stash)

Microbeads ~ Gold (stash)

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white 

Golden ~ Light Molding Paste

The Crafter's Workshop ~ Sketch Grid 12” Stencil

Spellbinders ~ Artisan X-plorer

**Photo Credit: Val Thorpe

To view her gorgeous work, please stop by her blog: Val-Belle's Ramblings.

Mixed Media Card Set with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance October Kit

Hello! I'm back with another VIDEO TUTORIAL using the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance October kit.

Our son and his beautiful wife have an anniversary coming up, and I just couldn't resist using this bicycle built for two image for their card. My video is a step by step tutorial for this card. Although I don't show this birthday card in the video, the techniques used are pretty much the same.

Enjoy!

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

Here's the fabulous "Tiffany's Style" October Scraps of Elegance Kit:

The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:

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

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

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

Close-Ups

Bicycle Built for Two Card

Birthday Card

I brushed several colors of ink across the shell to color. (Not shown in video.)

Product List

Bicycle Built for Two

Scraps of Elegance October Kit - Tiffany’s Style

Main Kit

Prima - Royal Menagerie Collection:  Bicycle Built for Two

Prima: Royal Menagerie Collection - Clear Stamps 2

Prima - Royal Menagerie - Victoria

Reneabouquets: Handcrafted Butterflies, created specially for this kit 

Creativity Add On

Stampendous - Encrusted Jewel Kit - Pink, Aged Rose Embossing Enamel, Champagne Glass Glitter

Floral Add On

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Anne

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Caroline

SOE/SOE Store

Blue Fern Studios ~ Checkered Bits Chipboard

Scraps of Darkness has a fabulous chipboard selection HERE.

Other Products

Prima ~ Epiphany 6x6” Paper Pad #846961

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Cherry Blossoms - Mixed Pinks

Microbeads - gold (Stash)

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - jet black

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Pumice Stone

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium 

Clip Art ~ Happy Anniversary - http://www.clipartbest.com/animated-happy-anniversary-clip-art

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tombow ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Birthday Card Products

Scraps of Elegance October Kit - Tiffany’s Style

Main Kit

Prima - Royal Menagerie Collection:  Penny for Your Thoughts

Prima: Royal Menagerie Collection - Clear Stamps 2

Prima - Royal Menagerie - Victoria

Creativity Add On

Stampendous - Encrusted Jewel Kit - Pink, Aged Rose Embossing Enamel, Champagne Glass Glitter

Elements Add On

Prima - Shabby Chic Resin - Seashells

Floral Add On

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Anne

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Caroline

SOE/SOE Store

Blue Fern Studios ~ Checkered Bits Chipboard

Scraps of Darkness has a fabulous chipboard selection HERE.

Other Products

Prima ~ Epiphany 6x6” Paper Pad #846961

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Tuscany Rose Bud - white

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 25mm Cottage Roses - mixed white/cream

Microbeads - gold (Stash)

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx CHOX - Sparrow, Midnight

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Pumice Stone

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Close to My Heart ~ Just to Say . . .

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tombow ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

November Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop

Welcome to the November Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop!

I hope you've been inspired by your hop so far. There are so many ways to use our crafty hoards! I get lots of ideas hopping through the projects of our talented designers each month.

You should be coming to my blog from Jacquie Southas. Then after visiting me, hop over to Donna Idlet! To start at the beginning of the hop, and for the full list of bloggers, please head over to Gloria's Blog!

The splendor of vibrant fall leaves is nearly gone and that means the holidays are just around the corner. I don't know about you, but every year I add more beautiful Christmas paper to my hoard. This year I'm determined to make a dent in it by creating handcrafted cards for family and friends. I've created this quick and easy card to share with you today.

"Merry Christmas"

Tips and Techniques

If you are a regular to my blog, you know that I adore dabbling with mixed media. I had to get in just a little sparkle by spritzing the flower and background with BoBunny Shimmer Spray in Sugar and gold.

Here's a little tip for adhering sheer lace. Of course tape or glue will show through this delicate sheer lace, so I turned it over on a scrap of paper and spritzed it with spray adhesive to adhere to the background paper. Then just toss the scrap that caught the overspray.

The paper and chipboard deer clipboard are from last year's BoBunny Christmas Collage Collection. My dear friend, Juliana Michaels (17 Turtles), gifted me with the BoBunny jewels, flower, and sprays a while back. There's nothing new on this card, and it sure felt good using up a bit of my crafty hoard to create it!!

I hope you've been inspired to grab your Christmas paper and embellishments from years gone by to treat those special people in your life with a handcrafted card they are sure to treasure.

Your next stop on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop is the talented Donna Idlet. If you have dropped by my blog and would like to start at the beginning, be sure to hop on over to Gloria's blog HERE. 

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November Craft Hoarders:

Gloria Stengel

Debbie Seyer

Jacquie Southas 

Tracey Sabella (That's me!)

Donna Idlet

Nancy Dynes

Wendi Robinson

Kathy Clement

Karen Zueger-Brownell

Marisa Job

Christy Houser

Products

BoBunny ~ Christmas Collage - Stamps

Core’dinations ~ ColorCore Cardstock Stack 12x12” - Neutrals

Kraft Card Base - Stash

BoBunny ~ Christmas Collage - Layered Chipboard

Cardstock ~ white - Stash

BoBunny ~ Blossoms - Wildberry Zinnia

BoBunny ~ Chocolate Jewels

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 20mm Open Roses, white

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Tuscany Rosebuds, white

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 8mm Rosebuds, white

Lace ~ From Hobby Lobby

BoBunny ~ Shimmer Spray - Sugar, Gold

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Truffle

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Potting Soil

Close to My Heart ~ Just To Say…

Sizzix ~ Snowflake #25

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Krylon ~ Spray Adhesive - All-Purpose 7010

Darice ~ Heat Tool

ColorBox ~ Blending Tool

Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Wander the Sea" Mixed Media Layout with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance October Kit

Hello friends!! I'm back with a video tutorial for you created with the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance October Kit. I can't wait to get my kit each month. Melinda coordinates such beautiful items for us to create with each month. 

Gary and I went on a trip to Jacksonville Florida last winter, and this ring-billed gull caught my fancy. When I saw this beach themed page in the collection, I knew it was time to scrapbook this little guy. If you are a regular follower of my blog, you know that I don't normally use this color palette , but I just adore how this page came together. With all the Prima goodies in this kit, I used the October Prima Build-a-Page sketch for inspiration.

I share my techniques with you in this step by step process video.  Enjoy!

If you enjoyed my video, please subscribe to my channel HERE.
Thanks so much for subscribing!

Here's the fabulous "Tiffany's Style" October Scraps of Elegance Kit:

The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

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

Close-ups:

Product List

Tiffany’s Style Main Kit

Prima - Royal Menagerie Collection: Saltwater #847388

Prima: Royal Menagerie Collection - Victoria Flowers #583279

Prima: Royal Menagerie Collection - Clear Stamps 2 #582555

Creativity Add On

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Anne #583316

Prima - Watercolor Pencils - Spring & Fall Set #576721

Elements Add On

Prima - 6x6" Stencil - Royal Menagerie Collection: Decor #582975

Prima - Shabby Chic Resin - Seashells #891978

Prima - Royal Menagerie Collection - 3x4 Journaling Notecards #582593

Floral Add On

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Caroline #583347

Prima - Royal Menagerie Flowers - Louise #583293

Previous Kits 

Oct 2015 SOD ~ Creativity Add On - Stampendous - Spoonful of Rust

Embossing Powder & Elements

Sept 2015 SOE ~ Main Kit - Prima Sage Jute Trim

Sept 2015 SOE ~ Main Kit - Prima Apricot Jute Trim

July 2015 SOE ~ Main Kit - White Maribou Feather

SOE/SOD Store

Prima ~ Resin Icons - Feathers #573355

Other Products

Prima ~ Stationer’s Desk - 6x6” Paper Pad #813840

7 Dots Studio ~ Destination Unknown - Word Stickers 6x12

Dictionary Page ~ Stash

Petaloo ~ Botanica Collection - Minis, yellow

Bazzill ~ BBP - Twisted Flowers 1.5 in

Fish Net ~ Stash

Darice ~ TOHO Treasure Beads - Round Pale Copper 11/0

Starfish Broach ~ Yardsale Find

Darice ~ Nasa Shell Necklace

Darice ~ Trishell Chips - yellow

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Golden ~ Light Molding Paste

Donna Salazar Designs with Clearsnap/ColorBox ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Peridot, Verdigris, Vintage

Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Red Hot Poker Orange; Grab a Guy Gold; Cajun Carnelian Red

Prima ~ 12” Elementals Stencil - Scales #960438

Spellbinders ~ Foliage

McGill ~ Mini Petals Punch

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Thin 3D Foam Squares, black

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

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots

Helmar ~ Super Tac EVA Glue

Helmar ~ Crystal Kote Matte Varnish

Sizzix ~ Big Shot

Darice ~ Heat Tool

ColorBox ~ Foam Blender Tool 

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments

~ Blessings ~