Here's one of those layouts where I felt like I really had my creative mojo with me. Squee! Love when that happens.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson (retired), Colonial White CS, Juniper CS (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Journal Pen (CTMH)
Other: Thin Foam Tape, Glacier Twine, Jackson Complements (retired), Jackson PML (retired), Triangle Durable Studs (CTMH)
I had a blast with this one. I was browsing the Jackson picture my life cards, and inspiration struck. I quickly cut up some of them to create my own embellishments. Believe it or not, I used 4 of those cards on this layout. I also added a few pieces of the Jackson complements to tie it all together.
And in all fairness, I have to give a quick shout out to Susan Williams for her inspiration with the twine. I think she has made a trade mark design for herself with that beautiful twine and journal pen look. :)
Have a wonderful day.
Casandra
I am very happy with this next layout. I love all the little details. You may notice it's missing a title right now. That's because I decided to wait until I have my photos added.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson (retired), Whisper CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH)
Stamp: The Authentic Life (CTMH)
Inks: Barn Red (retired), Glacier, Whisper, Cocoa, Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Barn Red Floss (DMC), Brave Enamel Shapes (retired) (CTMH)
This one was scrap-lifted from the Seasonal Expressions 2 book (2015). I love the way this stamp was used to create more detail and dimension. Kudos to Close To My Heart's art department.
Casandra
Let's see; I've shared Jubilee, Blossom and Seaside with you. I guess it's time to share some extra Jackson layouts I created.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson (retired), Colonial White CS, Jackson PML (retired) (CTMH)
Stamp: The Authentic Life (CTMH)
Inks: Barn Red (retired), Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Mini Stapler, Corner Rounder (CTMH)
Other: Silver Sequins, Jackson Complements (retired) (CTMH), Barn Red Embroidery Floss (DMC)
This is a layout that I was so excited to recreate, but once completed, it fell short of my expectations. I know it's because I'm looking at all that white space right now, and once the photos are on, it will look more balanced, but it's not a favorite, I admit.
Likely, I'm not the only one to ever feel that way. I must learn to embrace imperfection. :)
Have a great day.
Casandra
My brother got married earlier this month, and I made this special card just for Bennie and his bride.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding The Words
Inks: Glacier, Cocoa, Barn Red (retired), Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Oceanside Sequins (retired) (CTMH)
They loved the colors of this, and even though it's not your typical wedding card, it fits my rugged brother's personality.
I wish them many wonderful years together. May God bless their union.
Have a great day!
Casandra
I followed a design pretty close for this card, with one exception. I decided to forego adding the cocoa card base (front).
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding the Words (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Glacier, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Sanding Kit (CTMH)
Other: Oceanside Sequins (retired), Glacier Twine, Foam Tape (CTMH)
I even sanded the edges of my glacier blue cardstock. (Don't tell my Father-in-Law that I sand.) Haha.
Have a great day.
Casandra
Today, we are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. It has been a decade full of love. There have been a few lows, with pregnancy losses, but throughout that entire time, we have always had our love and respect for one another. I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful husband, and a great dad to our children. God blessed me with this wonderful partner to share my life with.
P.S. I made Jeremiah a card this year, instead of running to the Hallmark store (gasp!). He can't pick on me this year. Teehee.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Cocoa CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding the Words (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Foam Tape, Glacier Twine, Oceanside Sequins (retired) (CTMH)
Thanks for stopping by.
Casandra
I have some special friends in my life, and I try to remember to thank them often for being caring and considerate. I love the sentiments that are included in "Finding the Words" stamp set. It doesn't have a particular theme, so it can be used with any paper collection.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding the Words (CTMH)
Inks: Glacier, Cocoa, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Oceanside Sequins (retired) (CTMH)
I don't know if you can tell it, but I didn't ink up my blue banner stamp carefully and had to double-stamp it. I'm getting better at that technique.
Thank you to my blog followers for visiting, and for leaving such sweet comments. It brighten's my day. :)
Casandra
I made another card with my 2nd "HELLO" Jackson PML card. I like this one better. It has more depth and texture...much brighter, too.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Jackson PML, Cocoa CS (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Glacier Twine, Silver Sequins (CTMH)
Hello to you! Hope you have a fantastic, and crafty, day!
Casandra
This is funny. As I was double-checking my spelling of "mustache", I discovered that there is a website for the "American Mustache Institute". Under "About Us", it reads "Protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against mustached Americans, by promoting the growth, care, and culture of the mustache."
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: You've Got A Friend (retired) (CTMH)
Ink: VersaMark (CTMH)
Tools: Gold Embossing Powder, Craft Heater, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Circle Stax Die (MFT)
Other: Gold Polka Dot Washi Tape (CTMH)
You have been educated. Please don't "discriminate". :)
Casandra
I love how this adorable card turned out. I bought this stamp set just for this sentiment. If there is anything I would add, it might be just to use my journal pen to outline the stars and the moon. Hmm....
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Cocoa CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: You've Got A Friend (retired), Love Ya Silly (CTMH)
Inks: Glacier, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Scallop Border Punch (CTMH)
Other: Jackson Complements, Foam Tape (CTMH), Googly Eye (Jo-Ann Fabrics)
Eek. Love that little alien. He's just too cute! I looked all over my for Timberline stamp set and could not find it. It has an earth stamp to it that would have been fun, but I think my "Love Ya Silly" stamp set worked pretty well.
Have a wonderful day!
Casandra
I have owned this stamp set for over a year now and this is my first time inking it up. I tried to mask this card and was unsuccessful so I skipped to plan B.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: You've Got A Friend (retired) (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors
Other: Cocoa Ribbon (retired), Colonial White Brads (retired), Foam Tape (CTMH), White Button, Barn Red Floss (Jo-Ann Fabrics)
I will miss the Jackson paper collection. The juniper and glacier colors really popped against the cocoa and barn red.
Have a great day. Hope it's a crafty one.
Casandra
Here is a card I made with the matching Jackson Picture My Life assortment. I am forever needing thinking of you cards to send out. This card will work well for the guys in my life.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Cocoa CS, Jackson PML (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer
Other: Brave Enamel Shape, Silver Sequins (CTMH)
I love quick and simple cards.
Have a great day.
Casandra
I made 4 of these cards and forgot to put twine on 3 of them before I remembered. Normally, I wouldn't pick such a generic sentiment, but after pondering just what "Happy Everything" might mean to most, I decided it was actually just right.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS, Cocoa CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding the Words (CTMH)
Ink: Cocoa, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Oceanside Sequins
I will miss these pretty sequins. They were only available for a limited time and, unfortunately, just retired. They had a pretty shine to them that I haven't seen with other sequins. What are some of your favorite embellishments to use?
Have a happy day!
Casandra
I was playing around in my scrap room last weekend and made a bunch of cards with Jackson. Below is one I made with a scrap of Seaside paper, too.
Recipe:
Paper: Seaside, Jackson, Juniper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Finding The Words (CTMH)
Inks: Barn Red, Cocoa, Glacier (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Foam Tape, Glacier Twine, Oceanside Sequins (CTMH)
I love this stamp set. And I've surprised myself with how much I am liking the thick twine.
Thank you for stopping by today.
Casandra
Good morning. I am enjoying the sunshine today.
I forgot to add the last layout that I created with my Jackson kit. Oops. Life has been busy.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Glacier CS, Juniper CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Trinity Alphabet (retired) (CTMH)
Ink: Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Paper Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Hexagon Punch (Fiskars)
Other: Jackson Assortment, Jackson Complements, Brave Embellishments, Boardwalk Washi Tape (CTMH)
Did you notice the title? I used the ink swiping technique on it. Simply ink up your stamp, then smear (or swipe it) down the ink pad. The beauty of our clear stamps means you can see the ink coverage you have before you stamp it on paper. Awesome, right? I see mud but my Jackson thought it looked like wood.
These pictures were taken about five years ago. Can't believe how much my babies have grown since then. For the next couple of weeks, I have a seven and eight year old. Time flies....
Casandra
I love camping in the summer, and when we're not able to camp, we always try to visit family members that are. There is something indescribable about being outdoors in the sunshine, next to a camp fire, and sharing fond memories.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Back Country (retired), Barn Red CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Jackson WOTG (CTMH)
Inks: Barn Red, Juniper (CTMH)
Tools: Cricut Artbooking, Glue Pen (CTMH)
Other: Jackson Complements (CTMH)
If we can pass on some of these traditions to our kids, it is our hope that some day they will do the same with the next generation. We are so fortunate to live in the USA, even with its share of flaws. I'm grateful for those that make sacrifices to keep us safe...to enjoy these little moments of happiness with our families. In this spirit, I am entering this layout into the current Heart 2 Heart challenge: What A Wonderful World.
P.S. That picture of Jackson and I was taken by Izzy, who had just turned 5. It was her first time handling the camera, even. Not too shabby; she's a natural.
On to the crafty portion of this post: Did you notice how the title pops? Instead of using foam tape to back it, I cut the title out three times (twice in white cardstock), and layered it with a generous portion of bonding memories glue between each layer. When I laid the top layer down on my paper, it blended right in. It was missing that shadow effect that only layering or foam tape could give. I used Cricut Craft Room to cut my title out, so I could stretch it a bit more to fit the title topper space best. I was even able to weld "the" together so it would match "Great Outdoors".
Thank you for stopping by.
Casandra
I'm back this morning with the third layout I created with the Jackson kit and complements. I love the color combo of this paper. Cocoa, Barn Red, Juniper, Glacier, and Colonial White...love it.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Seaside, Juniper CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Jackson Complements, Oceanside Sequins (CTMH)
If you are a huge Close To My Heart fan (like me), than you may have noticed some Seaside paper mixed in. I used a Cherish template that was perfect with the photos I had already printed out. Most of the time, I scrapbook and than add photos, but I took advantage of a great printing deal, so I had some on hand already.
I have a workshop this afternoon. Hope you all have a happy, crafty day!
Casandra
I'm back today with my 2nd Jackson layout. We haven't been on a "true vacation" since Izzy was a baby, so this is as close as it gets. Last year, Memorial Day weekend, we travelled 4 hours south to a friendly, family-oriented campground, which was precisely half way for our brother-in-law's family to meet up and camp with us...sort of a (mini) Bennett Family Reunion.
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Barn Red CS, Cocoa CS, Colonial White CS, Back Country (retired) (CTMH)
Stamp: Jackson WOTG (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Barn Red, Juniper, Glacier (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Brave Enamel Shapes, Jackson Assortment (CTMH)
I would like to enter this into "Lasting Memories: Mystic Mountains" challenge. While southern Michigan, doesn't exactly have mountains, they do have some great forests, allowing for "great outdoors" kind of fun.
As always, hope your day is crafty!
Casandra
Good morning. It is supposed to be a beautiful day, today. Lots of sunshine and a high of 62! Woot! Woot!
Recipe:
Paper: Jackson, Glacier CS, Colonial White CS, Juniper CS, Barn Red CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Jackson WOTG (CTMH)
Inks: Cocoa, Glacier, Juniper, Barn Red (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Cricut Artbooking Cartridge (CTMH)
Other: Jackson Assortment, Brave Enamel Shapes (CTMH)
I think my photos are perfect for the "No Foolin' Challenge" at H2H. Last Memorial Day weekend, we travelled about 4 hours south of home to camp at a nice, family-oriented campground with family. Normally, we camp for no more than 4 days, but since we were so far from home, we decided to make it worth our while, and stayed 6 days. These pictures were taken on Memorial Day with Grandpa. The kids love to tease him, and he loves to tease them right back.
I took some close-up shots of the Jackson assortment because I wanted you to see the beautiful details, as well as the size of them. They are about the thickness of a penny, so not high profile. And if you've been following my blog for some time, you may already know that I tend not to use too many thick embellishments.
P.S. That is my very own "Jackson" in the photos. He will tell you that he prefers "Jack" without the "son", and I tease him that he is my son and so we added that part on for good measure.
Have a wonderful weekend! Hope you can get your scrap on! Can you believe it is almost National Scrapbooking Day?!
Casandra
