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Monday, May 20, 2013

Steampunk Inspired World of Oz

I participated in a tag swap on the Cricut message board.  My partner is into steampunk and grunge styles which I thought I could have a lot of fun with.  She didn't name a theme, though, so I racked my brain for a starting off point.  But I couldn't think of anything until... I read a review about a book named Cinder.  Cinder is a twist on the fairytale Cinderella.  Cinderella, in this case, was a cyborg - half machine, half human.  I thought - Cool!

Well, I don't know how it became Oz inspired but it did and I tried to make some of the tags have movement of some sort.  Here they are:

Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Tim Holtz Textured Faded Bricked, Ranger Perfect Pearls, Cricut Cartridge pop-Up Neighborhood for the hot air balloon image, Seam Binding with Weathered Wood and Peeled Paint Distress Stains, assorted gears.


The picture wheel can move and each one has a picture or word.
Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Tim Holtz Ideology Spinner, Tim Holtz Alterations Picture Wheel die, Seam Binding with Fired Brick Distress Stain.


Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Tim Holtz Ideology Spinners and Clock, Cricut Gypsy Wandering cartridge for the show, grungeboard, Seam Binding with Fired Brick Distress Stain assorted gears, Tim Holtz Distress Pad in Black Soot, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint Metallic Brushed Pewter .

Sorry! Very Blurry - will try to get another pic.
Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Stampabilities Vintage Map Stamp, Zing! Embossing Powder in Brown Sugar, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Findings Memo Pins,  Tim Holtz Idea-ology Gears, Snug Hug Seam Binding with Weathered Wood Distress Stain, Tim Holtz Alterations
Sizzix Decorative Strip Dies - Mini Filmstrip & Mini Tickets, assorted gears, Stampendous Frantage Encrusted Jewels, Tim Holtz Distress Pad in Black Soot.

One arm and both legs are re-positional.


Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Tim Holtz Ideology Gears and Mini Brads, Seam Binding with Peeled Paint and Weathered Wood Stain,  Ranger Perfect Pearls, Tim Holtz Steampunk Texture Fade Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Distress Pads in Antique Linen, Evergreen Bough, Tim Holtz Chitchat Sticker Book for "wishful".


I made a little pocket for the "no place like home" tag.
Supplies: My Mind's Eye cardstock, Tim Holtz Ideology Gears, Sizzix Movers & Shapers Large Base Die By Tim Holtz Pocket Envelope, Tim Holtz Distress Pads in Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy.




Supplies: Graphic 45 Paper (Magic of Oz), Tim Holtz Ideology Trinket Pin, Advantus Fragment Charms,
Tim Holtz Idea-ology PHILOSOPHY TAGS Hardware Metal Charm, Snug Hug Seam Binding with Weathered Wood Stain,  Tim Holtz Clocks Texture Fade Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Distress Pads in Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Chipped Sapphire.

Thank you for looking

Friday, May 3, 2013

Pinch Me!


Hi, everyone!  I have decided to do another layout.  Yes, I am not giving up on my quest to become a better scrapbooker. :)

My sister got my five month old, Matthew, a cute little outfit that said: Pinch Me, I'm Cute!  There was a funny little crab on top of the words and I thought to myself:  Well, wouldn't that make a great title for a layout?  I never think about layouts by accident and usually force myself to make them.  So I further thought to myself: Well, I better scrap it, then!

This is the original picture which was cropped for the layout.

I used the Martha Stewart Crafts Birthday Cake Art cartridge for the letters: Chic Font.  They are cut at 1 in.  The fun crabs come from the Life's a Beach cartridge.  I cut those at 1.5 in.  I sprinkled on some Clear Rock Candy Dry Glitter.  This stuff is great because it is see through but you can get still the sparkle!  (Which I am milking until the boys get older because by then I don't think glitter will quite cut it.)  

Close up of crab

Lastly, I cut some yellow and turquoise rectangles at 2.25 x 5.5 and arranged them on the side.

I am finding - at least, for myself - that if I keep scrapbooking simple I enjoy it more.  Which is kind of funny because I can make some pretty complicated cards. :D

I hope you enjoy your weekend, get crafty and find some good deals for National Scrapbooking Day, May 5th!