Happy Halloween scrap peeps!  I hope you have all been scrapping some fabulous treats!    Here are a few I came up with for this Halloween.  They are all very sweet but with no chance of getting a cavity lol.

I have been hoarding Halloween stickers for a few years...didn't want to waste them on something but at the same time realized they were being wasted by not using them.   So, cricut to the rescue!

I never like to copy an idea nearly identically but when I saw this guy on pinterest, I couldn't resist.

My take on mass produced cards.  Used spellbinders dies to cut the frames on these.  Probably got Popeye forearms from the process, but so worth it!.   The spider is hand drawn but the other details were embellishments I have been hanging onto for awhile.

Well, I hope the great pumpkin is good to you all this year!  Here is my spell for you all:

Sending you witchy wishes and spooks unseen for a very happy Halloween!   EEEEEeeeeheheheheh!

Ok, finally, I am finally going to finally unveil my line of cards featuring images from passionfruitimages.com   I love their tarot card images...all cards of the major arcana are represented in ancient detail and in what looks to me like French script.   For us pagans, we know that the major arcana in the tarot represent aspects in life we cannot avoid:  I call them the fate cards because when they appear, you need to stop, take head, understand and learn how to move on, etc....so, it has been my personal challenge and dream to develop a line of cards by a pagan and for pagans.  I tried to keep these simple in construction, but each one features three cards that when read together will give the recipient insight into your meaning behind the cards.  Also, the colors and embellishments coincide with the tarot message as well.  enjoy!   tell your friends!

Hello scrap peeps!  Finally done sewing for vintage base ball, and I am proud to say my woman's team was 2 and 0 at the Ohio Cup tournament so yeay!!!    Now I am trying to rebuild my card stash so I don't have to be interrupted in the middle of scrapbooking to throw a card together at the last minute.  Here's my method for mass producing awesome cards in a hurry.

 Gather your supplies:

Card forms, corner rounders, sentiments, a few blings, some random decoupage images/die cuts and decorative frames.

Take a pad of ugly double sided papers. Yes, you know you have ugly double sided papers-the stack that was to ugly to do anything with but to good a clearance deal to pass up ;)  Cut your card forms (I base mine on the envelope I cut with my cricut so it's roughly a 6.5x5 inch card.  Easily goes thru the mail with one stamp if you keep the embellishments to a minimum-which you want to do for mass production.

So, cut all your card forms (and now would be a wise time to sign the back). Pile them up and corner round them.  I use a bunch of different styles.  Next layout the decorative framings-I use my Spellbinder nestabilities for these and attach the with spray adhesive so there is no glue gushing out from the details.  Add your images/die cuts inside the frames-glue stick is fine for these unless they have lots of scrolls-sometimes I use my xyron sticker maker.  Stick on the sentiments-these can have a tendancy to blend into the background so once they are placed I run a thin edge of metallic marker around them.  On these I used copper for the aged look. Add a bling dot on the sentiment and poof, you are done.  

Simple right?  Well....here's your tip for the day:   to really give them some artistic "pop", pair black and white or sepia and cream images with wildly bold card forms and neutral frames or monochromatic card forms and bright glittery frames.  The neutrals pull the contrast together easily and will look like you needed a degree in fine art to do these cards.  And of course add party hats!  If you want to see how to make the party hats, send me a message :)

 

Have fun!
xox

Hello scrap peeps!   yes, I know I know, it's been awhile.....yes, I am still working on my cards!  As most of you know, I am involved with historical re-enacting in the form of vintage base ball.  Once summer starts, it really is hard to find time for anything but vintage base ball.  Well, with the season winding down, and the fact that my sewing machine bit it so I can't finish my latest vintage style dress, I am working on replenishing my every day card bin.  In doing so, I have come up with a helpful little tip for ya.

I like to use double sided paper for my everyday cards-saves a lot of time when you need a card on the fly because it's already decorated and you just have to add a sentiment or a doo-dah here and there.  Well, sometimes you get a piece of paper in your stack that has a really cool, vibrant or "loose floating" pattern.  When I say "loose floating"  I am referring to randomly scattered large flowers or clouds or the like.  So, you don't necessarily want to just cut your rectangle card shape from edge to edge, you want to maximize the "loose floating" pattern.  Here's the solution!

On my self healing cutting matt, I have marked here and there the sizes of cards I like to work with.  I took a piece of vellum and cut it to the same markings.  This gives me a window to be able to move around the face of the paper, trace cutting lines and maximize my "floating pattern".  Try it!!   You will love it!!

xoxo
talk to ya shortly!!

hello scrap peeps, Yes I know it's been a while.   With spring comes softball, with softball comes baseball, sewing projects, projects for friends and before I know it, it's nearly summer.  I am proud to say that I won the contest that Passionfruits had for the month of April!  Hooray!!  They loved the peep show box.   Now, I am moving forward with another project featuring some of the images available thru their website.   Stay tuned for updates as the project moves forward.  Lets see what is in the cards for no fear scrapping....(yes, that was a hint ;)

Ok peeps, I have to say I am uber excited to show you my latest thing.  You've all heard me talk about http://www.passionfruitsimages.com/   my new source for awesome vintageness.  Well, if you sign up for thier newsletter, you can enter a contest this month.  Using images from thier repertoire I crafted the Passion Fruits Peep Show as my contest entry:  a French burlesque in a 6x6x1/2 square paper box.  How is this possible you say??  Ok, I'll show you :)  Our story begins with a simple corset...

and the potential that it holds inside it's satin black ribbons and lace...(and yes, a real corset was harmed in the making of this paper one)



Our host for the show wears a monocle made from jewelry pieces.  The greeting, tone on tone with the background paper is flanked by framed portraits of the stars of the show-3D liquid crystal lacquer was used to create the glass in the frames. The bottom displays a poster and invitation to the show. The middle section has a pair of damask covered doors. 

When the top flap opens, it holds a place for a greeting card:

  A key tied to the door allows you access to...

 

 

the spirit of the burlesque....the pussy cat.....Prrrrrrrr.  Having decided you are worthy to enter into the parlor, you pay your price and get your ticket

 









you partake in fine wine and music...

standing in front of the final doors to the staged theater, you marvel at the finally crafted gilded frames surrounding the plush black cat panels.  Finally, it's time for the show....you open the doors..

and the ladies take the stage, emerging from behind thier lacy curtains and dancing in the candle light.  You marvel at their beautiful costumes.  What a show!

The ladies were  printed off in black and white.  They were hand colored with colored pencil and gamsol and enhanced with flocking, glitter glue and liquid pearls.

I cannot tell you the amount of brain work and hand on crafting I put into this in just one blog...so if there are any particular parts you want further explanation on, leave me a comment and I will gladly give you the DL.

In the meantime....

Well, since my brain doesn't work on just one project at a time, let me show you what I did tonight. I have a "wreath" on my side door that I change the decorations on with the season....so with spring, I wanted flowers and bugs.   Gotta have flowers and bugs for spring right?  Well, a few blogs back I showed you how to make the flower hair accessories.  Well, I did the same thing, using spring colored papers and threw in a few butterflies and dragonflies from my sizzix die cutters.  I didn't antique any of the flowers however.  I know I know, you must be saying "Evie??  No antiquing??"  Well, ya know, I wanted everything to be fresh for spring.  Every once in awhile you gotta get a little widdershins on yourself (work backwards for a little excitement ;)   I think it came out good: