Pages From the Heart: Let's Roll

When my friends and I went roller skating to celebrate a 30th birthday, I instantly knew that it was going to make a fabulous layout at some point down the road. For my assignments this month for Pages From the Heart I was working with the "Celebrate" line by Authentique. I thought the combination of red, black, and teal were perfect for this assignment. I also used a sketch from one of Allison Davis' new sketchbooks.

How We Roll Layout

You can view more photos and read the supply list on the Pages blog. Thanks for reading!

XOXO,

Dahlia Flower Tutorial

I made some cards as part of my project for the Pages From the Heart design team. On one of the cards I added a folded Dahlia flower. 

 

Party Card with a Dahlia Flower

Here is what you will need:

Double-sided paper or cardstock

Circle punch

Xyron or adhesive of choice

1. You will need to punch 8-9 circles for your petals (depending on how accurate or not your folding is) and one circle for your base. I like to use a circle that is a little larger for the base to give me a larger sticky surface.

2. Cover the base circle with adhesive. I have found that the best method for this flower is by using a Xyron, although covering the circle with a tape runner will work as well.

3. Begin folding the petal circles. You will fold each side in so that they come to a point. After you have folded a petal, start adhering them to the base circle, gluing the point as close to the center as possible. If you adhere each as you finish folding them, it becomes easier to see how big or small you should be folding the petals. 

4. Finish your flower with a button, large jewel, or Epiphany epoxy. 

 

 

This tutorial can also be seen on the Pages From the Heart blog. They take some practice but definitely worth it!

XOXO,

Pages From the Heart: Celebrate!

My assignment this month for the Pages From the Heart design team was to create a 3-D item. I am always looking for ways to keep my cards contained and I saw this great idea on Pinterest. The best part was I got to snack on Cheez-Its while making it!

This month I was given Authentique's Celebrate collection. It is a great line for a little more "grown-up" celebration.

Authentique "Celebrate"

Cheez-It Card Box

You can read more about how I made this and see the supply list by going to the Pages From the Heart blog.Thanks for reading! Tomorrow I will have a tutorial for how to make the Dahlia flower you see on the Party card.

XOXO,

Did Ya Miss Me?

I'm back!

The past month has been extremely crazy for me. My husband and I had been looking to move for a few months now but hadn't found anything. Then suddenly, in a matter of a few hours, we not only had found a place but filled out the application and had the keys in our hands! The following week was a whirlwind of packing, cleaning, and all of the craziness that comes with moving. We are just now starting to feel settled. This was the right move for us, despite all of the stress.

One of the best parts is that I get a little more than a crafty corner now. I actually have half of a room along with a closet and some built in shelving. After going from such a tiny space I am now a little overwhelmed by this space! So if anyone has some awesome organization tips, I could use the help!

Before... (can't wait to get to the After!)

I'll be back on Monday with my first Pages From the Heart reveal of the month. I am itching to get crafting again!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

XOXO,

Pages From the Heart Challenge: Paint or Mist

Pages from the Heart is up today with a brand-new challenge. The challenge is to incorporate paint or mist into a project. Usually paints and mists are not really a go-to product for me. I love how they look on other people's layouts, but am never quite happy with it on my own things. So instead of using paint on paper I used it on dryer sheets!

Yes, dryer sheets.

I made this layout using a sketch by Allison Davis. The pictures are from last summer when my friends and I had tea at the Huntington Memorial Library. The fun, bright colors of Doodlebug's Colorwheel collection were perfect for matching a girl's day out.

Supply List: Doodlebug Colorwheel Paper - Fancy Florals and Cute Cuts, Doodlebug Petite Prints Paper - Lilac Dot-Grid, Bumblebee Dot-Grid, Doodlebug Colorwheel Stickers, Doodlebug Jack & Jill Bubblegum Alphabet Stickers, Doodlebug Jack & Jill Bubblegum Alphabet Rub-Ons, My Little Shoebox Mini Alphabet Stickers in Lilac, Black and White Cardstock

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Punch and Epoxies , Lollipop Flower: Sprinklers Color Mist in All Aboard, Used Fabric Softener Dryer Sheet

For the mist challenge I used the Sprinklers Color Mist in All Aboard that I purchased at Pages From the Heart. I started with a used fabric softener dryer sheet that I painted with the color mist. Once it had dried (I used a heat gun to help it along) I cut three circles, making sure that each was a little smaller that the previous one. I stapled the three together and then stapled it onto my paper (glue dots will work but a staple is sturdier). To add some shine, I outlined each circle with Stickles. I finished my flower by adding an Epiphany Crafts epoxy to the center to cover up the staple. 

Read the details on the challenge and how to enter over at Pages From the Heart. If you live near Pasadena, CA and you have not been in to the store, you must! It's a beautiful place in the center of downtown Monrovia.  


Can I just say that I can not get enough of this Doodlebug collection! You have not seen the last of it either!


XOXO,