Back to School Album

Yesterday I taught a Back to School Mini using a Tattered Angels book, Glimmer Mist and School paper. We used lots of different techniques with the Glimmer Mist including stencils, bubble wrap, sponges, etc. 

 I used a bunch of different things from the store, from my stash and school supplies.  

 I also made a few Cricut Cuts for the album 

Trick or Treat Halloween Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to the "Trick or Treat" Halloween Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything fun about Halloween!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you'll find the entire line-up below my post)!!

We can guarantee LOTS of treats on this hop (and maybe a few TRICKS too)... So let's get hopping!!  If you've hopped over from Kacee- http://www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com, then you are in the right place!!  If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our Trick-or-Treat FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog because...  It's always a TREAT to start at the start!! :)  We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper today -- A Gift Certificate for Sweet Stamping Treats!!  To be eligible, please visit each "Blog Hop Stop" and leave a comment!!  One random winner will be chosen on Friday, October 21st (giving you plenty of time to finish the hop)... For more details on what you could choose if YOU are the winner, please be sure to visit our sponsor:






For my blog candy I will choose a random winner on the 17th of October after this Blog Hop is over. The drawing will include anyone who is a follower and has left a  comments on October 7, 8, 15 and 16th which is my blog hop days this month.  If you missed my first blog hop you are welcome to go back and comment on the above dates.  The winner will get their choice of either a Michael's or Joann's gift card for $10.

For the hop today I am sharing  a  Halloween fold out book using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Halloween Chip Tiles, Glimmer Screens and Stamps.  I have been taking Glimmer Mist classes at my local Scrapbook store and love using it.  For this project  I used Pumpkin Spice , Raven and Fully Purple Glimmer Mist.  I also used Paprika.Meadow Green and Raven Glam.

 This is the front of the completed book.  The book has a 4 x 7 cover and back page from the chip tiles.  The chip tiles are painted first using glaze which resist the Glimmer Mist.  The spider was painted with  Raven glam and the pumpkin with Paprika glam and let to dry.  Next the covers and pages are sprayed with  three colors of Glimmer Mist.  I let the color set for a minute then wipe with a paper towel.  Fold the paper towel so you don't mix the colors and then let  the page  dry.  After all the pages are dry they were glued together to form an accordian fold book.  There are front and back pages so you need to glue these together.

It is then time to decorate your pages.  You can use the stencils and spray mist over them.  You can use stamps.  I used the Glimmer Mist stamp set as well as a bunch of stamps I had at home.  I added Stickles, Smooch Ink, gems, and colored pencils.  

This is side 1.  

This is side 2.

So with this technique you could make cool scrapbook pages, cards, and mini books. You can use stamps, stencils, die cuts, and embellishments.  The colors come out so vivid for the background.  There are a lot of videos on the internet on Glimmer Mist techniques or maybe you can find a class at your local scrapbook store.  Hope you enjoyed my post
Thank you again for checking out my project...  Now hop on over to
 Elsa -- http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com
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DAY ONE (October 15):

Cricut Circle April Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose challenge

This is my entry for the Cricut Circle Challenge: Create a project of your choice and reuse, recycle or repurpose 3 items on your creation. Project must include atleast 2 different 

Cricut Image Cuts. 

Picture 1- is my finished project.  

Picture 2- These are the items I chose to recycle- a Tim Holtz chipboard box, dryer sheets, old beads, a coaster from a restaurant and a coffee cover from a bagel place.  

Picture 2- I used 2 different cuts from Elegant Edges page 64 and 68 and also the shadow of the oblong one.  I then glued the Elegant edge circle to the coaster.  

Picture 3- I cut the dryer sheets in one inch strips and gathered around a cardstock circle ( 2 1/2  Inch) gluing as I went. It took 2 strips to make first layer.  I made another layer and gathered a little tighter to make a medium layer and then made a small layer on a one inch circle.  

Picture 4- Lay layers out on paper towel and spray with Glimmer Mist. Pat excess off with paper towel and let dry.    

Picture 5- Glimmer Mist lace, pat off excess and let it dry and then glue all layers together. 

Picture 6 - Inside of box.  This where I am going to keep all the butterflies, tiny flowers, dragonflies and such that I cut from tiny scraps to keep for projects.  So not only did I recycle to make the project but am keeping little punches in it that are recycled from tiny scraps.  

Cards for Soldiers- Using mostly Glimmer MIst

I started making Cards for Soldiers last month.  Today I decided to make some using my Glimmer Mist and Stencils.  I sprayed a bunch of cards and left them to dry for awhile.  Then I added ribbon and  flowers ( I had made from a variety of carts) and had in my stash.  Another thing I did over the weekend was cut a variety of  tags, circles, and ovals in cream in white cardstock.  I cut several different sizes and placed them all in a bucket.  Now when I need to add a tag I can grab one and pick out a stamp and I am ready to go.  I can't wait until my new colors of Glimmer Mist get here. I found a great price at Scrapbooking Warehouse.