Remembering Birthdays 7gypsies Style

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016Leave a comment

A Clever and Creative Way to Remember Birthdays.

I come from a large and always expanding close knit family. With all that family,

there’s a lot of birthdays to remember. As a solution, I decided to make a small desk

top monthly reminder with a funky vintage vibe.

I started with these cute little Heirloom Calendar Months that come on one 12″ x 12″

sheet of paper. You can cut them up and add them to your journals, fold them to make

a mini calendar or birthday book or cut the month artwork to make your own daily or

monthly journal. Each month features a little piece of art and you can color them to

match your style and journal theme.

I used the Heirloom Months along with a variety of Tags, Printed Paper and Ephemera

from Canvas Corp Brands Seven Gypsies Collections.

The base for my Birthday Reminder is a 4″ x 6″ clear craft frame from Deflecto Craft Solutions.

I drilled two holes in the top of the craft frame to hold the antique silver binder rings and

gather everything together.

This project was created for and sponsored by Canvas Corp Brands and Deflecto Craft Solutions.

I would cross the Ocean for You…

July 29, 2016August 6, 2016Leave a comment

When ever I see a Lighthouse, I think of my sweet Mom.

Mom loved all things Lighthouses.

Knick knack’s, postcards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, you name it.

And… she’d cross the ocean for you. She was that kind of Mom.

My Mom was also a card maker and loved using stamps and stickers to make her cards.

Isn’t it great that the supplies we use as Scrapbookers are perfect for creating Quick and Simple cards.

One tip that Mom and I learned at a Mrs. Grossman’s class (back in the 90’s) was…

to make a sticker non-sticky, apply baby powder on the back of the sticker with a paint brush.

My favorite tip for making dimensional cards.

For this card I used the Nautical Collection from Paper House Productions.

Paper House KTSP-1029E Nautical Paper Crafting Kit, 12″ by 12″, Multicolor**

This card was created for and sponsored by Paper House Productions.

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Father’s Day Pool Party Layout

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, on Father’s Day, I invited everyone over for a BBQ Pool Party.

There were 30 of us in all.

It was fun, loud and a little bit crazy. (Just like this layout.)

Thanks to the week before being warm and sunny, the pool was perfect for swimming.

No chattering teeth or blue lips this year!

For my Pool Party Layout I used the following from Paper House Productions:

This layout was created for and sponsored by Paper House Productions.

DIY for Kids: Doodling on Craft Frames

July 5, 2016July 5, 2016Leave a comment

Doodling on clear acrylic craft frames…

a fun little project to make with the kids this summer that will help keep

the kids Happy and Busy.

Print out a few 4th July or Summer Fun pictures in wallet size and pick up a few

supplies and let their creativity soar. (my frame is 3″ x 4″)

Cut a piece of white paper the size of your frame.
Center and trace around the picture on your paper.

Using a pencil and ruler draw your grid lines on the paper.

Reinsert the paper into the clear acrylic craft frame and retrace the lines.

Using paint pens or sharpies, add additional lines and doodles on the frame.

Tip: When using paint pens, allow drying time in between adding colors.

Deflecto Mini Slanted Sign Holders, 10 Piece, 3 x 4 Inches (20006CR)

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provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

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Monogramed Jeans Jacket

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016Leave a comment

My daughter was telling me about a store near her that was having a Monogramming Event where

they would custom monogram an item of clothing for you while you waited at the store.

She said it was a pretty big thing.

Being the “thrifty” one…

We used Iron-on Embroidered Letters from Joy instead.

It only took about a minute to create this custom look on her “thrifted” denim jacket.

This project was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

Live Inspired

June 24, 2016June 19, 2016Leave a comment

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness and Faithfulness.

That is my prayer.

To have more of this in my life and in my heart.

To Live Inspired.

The card was made using the Faith Paper Collection from Paper House Productions.

Em’s Softball Frame

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016Leave a comment

This is my niece Emily and her no#1 fan. (her mom)

I recently went to one of Emily’s High School Softball games to watch her pitch and take pictures.

I asked Emily if it would be ok to use one of her pictures for one my Design Team Projects.

I’ve used Paper House Productions “Sports Collections” for Guys but it’s also great for girls too.

For Emily’s frame I used a 5 x 7 Black Border Acrylic Frame from Deflecto Craft Solutions.

Deflecto Craft Frame, 5 x 7 Inches, Black Border (69575CR)

I embellished the frame with Paper and Stickers from Paper House Productions:

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Happy Summer Frame

June 3, 2016February 9, 2023Leave a comment

I’m really starting to love this new summer schedule.

Everything seems a little more laid back.

I feel like I’m getting lazier by the minute.

But honestly, I’ve been busier this week than I have in a while.

This week has been full of gardening, cooking out, a couple of really cold dips in the pool,

movies, shopping, a soft ball game and to end out the week…

dance recitals and a retirement party.

And… I don’t want to miss a thing.

Summertime really is Memories just waiting to happen.

In case your wondering…

The Happy Summer Frame was made using clear acrylic frames from Deflecto Craft Solutions

and the “Echo Park Collection Kit 12″”X12″”-Happy Summer”*.

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“I’d rather be thrifting” bag

June 1, 2016May 28, 20163 Comments

My daughter is an expert at shopping the thrift stores

and finding a great deal…

When she asked me to make her a tote bag similar to the ones she’d seen online.

I knew exactly where to start. I used a large canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands

and ironed on a fun saying using Joy® embroidered letters.

It’s quick and easy – just preheat your iron to the cotton setting, then remove the paper liner

on back of each letter (exposing the temporary adhesive) and press into place on your tote bag

to spell out your quote. Cover the letters with a cotton cloth and iron for about 30 seconds.

I ironed it again from the back of the fabric for another 30 seconds.

Fast, Quick, Personalized and Ready to Go!

We’re thinking of adding “take me to a flea market” on the other side.

This project was created and sponsored by Joy SA.

Pretty Pink Rose Card

May 27, 2016May 24, 2016Leave a comment

The challenge, this week, for the Paper House Production Design Team

was to create something using their 3D stickers. They have so many beautiful dimensional stickers

it was hard to choose.

The inspiration for this card came from a small picture frame picked up at Michael’s one spot.

The frame spoke to my soft feminine “girly” side.

The pretty pink rose used on my card comes from the Sisters 3D sticker sheet.

Finished Card Size: 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Paper House Productions Products Used on the Card:

Additional Product Used:

Spellbinders S4-414 Nestabilities Captivating Squares Die Templates
White Sheer Ribbon
3 Small Adhesive Pearls
Foam Mounting Squares

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provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

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