Buddies ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Sweet Friends, Today I'm sharing another Design Team project using April's beautiful kit "Laura's Wish" for Scraps Of Darkness.  For this project I used the Authentique "Durable" papers from the kit.  This is a few fotos of my niece's little guy with his buddie.  I used a sketch from Sketch de Maska on Lespagesdenadia.over-blog.com for this layout.  The chipboard is from Blue Fern Studios which I altered with some Lumiere "Metallic Rust" from the kit along with lots of goodies from Prima.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!  I'm off to another grandson's little league game...hope you're all having a fun weekend too! xo

~Expecting~ Scraps Of Darkness

Good Morning Sweet Friends, Today I'm sharing a Design Team Project using the gorgeous April Kit "Laura's Wish Kit" for Scraps Of Darkness.  I just love the colors and papers Melinda has put together for this kit!!  For this project I did a layout of my friend's niece and her hubby who are expecting a little one this summer.  I used a combination of the Authentique "Durable" and Kaisercraft "Antique Bazaar" paper collections from the kit.  I used one of my Spellbinders "Card Creator" dies for matting the photo.  I then used the TW "Mini Screen" stencil from the kit to stencil here and there on the layout with some Studio 490 Embossing Paste (Metallic Gold) to accent the gold centers in the beautiful Prima Flowers.  I also cut some foliage using my Cottage Cutz "Leafy Foliage" die cut to add to the flower cluster.  This is my interpretation of Sketch 119 from Sketchabilities.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy and grab one of these kits to create some beautiful memories for your family!

"From LeipZig With Love" ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Sweet Friends, Today I'm sharing another DT project for Scraps Of Darkness using the amazing March Kit "Michelle's Mechanical Madness".  For this layout I used an image that I just love by Niveau0 of Deviantart.Com with her permission which I altered using a Tim Holtz background and some stamping from a photo editor.

For this project I used the beautiful Prima "The Archivist" paper collection from the kit.  I also used the TCW "Radar Remnant" stencil along with the Prima "Lace" stencil from the kit and applied some  Tim Holtz Vintage Photo.  I used alot of the Mica Tiles from the kit to give the layout a vintage and aged look.  I cut and inked the edges with the Vintage Photo ink and placed them randomly around the center of the layout.  I also did some fussy cutting of items from "The Archivist" 3x4 Note Cards from the kit along with the Prima Metal Trinket & Alphas using the S for Steampunk.  To alter the metal and Blue Fern Studio Gears I first painted them with some Lumiere (Metallic Rust) and then applied both with Tim Holtz's Alcohol Inks...Slate and Aged Bronze.  I used some washi tape randomly and stamped with a wire style stamp.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!!

"Hank" ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Everyone, Today I'm sharing a Design Team project, a layout using the March "Michelle's Mechanical Madness" kit.  For this project I used a combanation of the papers from Prima's Archivist Collection, Kaisercraft's Betsy's Couture Collection, and Melissa France's "Glamour Grunge" Collection from the kit.  I also used the stencil "Radar Remnant", the Timeless Memories Metal Trinkets & Alphas from Prima, The Archivist's Say It In Crystals, and some of the Mica Tiles from the kit.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope yo enjoy and are inspired to get one of these kits at Scraps Of Darkness to create some memories for your family!

Steampunk Tag Trade~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Everyone, Today I'm sharing a project that I created for a Tag Trade at Scraps Of Darkness.  This is an image I found on Pinterest from Steampunk Girl and altered a bit for this vintage style tag.  I used papers from the amazing Prima "Time Traveler" collection that I so love and had from a previous kit.   Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!

"It's A Boy" Part Deux ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Everyone, Today I'm sharing another DT project for Scraps Of Darkness using the beautiful January Kit "Karen's Valentine".  This is a layout using the beautiful Bo Bunny "Star Crossed" paperline along with some of the Carta Bella "Love Song" collection from the kit.  This is a few more photos of my niece and her family learning that they're having another little boy!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!

"It's A Boy" ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Hi Sweet Friends, Today I'm excited to share a Design Team project for Scraps Of Darkness's January Kit "Karen's Valentine".  Melinda has decided to name a kit after each of us designers and this month is mine and it's a beauty!!  It's full of wonderful Bo Bunny "Star-Crossed" papers along with the beautiful Carta Bella "Love Song" papers.  The colors are just perfect for some steampunk or vintage projects!!  This is a 10 x 10 canvas from the creativity add-on kit.  I used the Bo Bunny "Star-Crossed" papers in a background collage.  I dry-brushed lots of gesso around the canvas along with some drywall tape here and there for some texture.  Thanks so much for this wonderful signature kit this month Mel..you are a pleasure to work for!!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!

"Picking Up Santa" ~Scraps Of Darkness"

Hi Everyone, This evening I'm sharing another Design Team project for Scraps Of Darkness using the beautiful December kit "Northern Lights".  For this layout I used the beautiful Bo Bunny papers along with the Moxxie papers from the kit.  I randomly sprinkled some of the Fran's Encrusted jewels (A Spoonful Of Sugar) around the page that sparkle and looks just like snow on the page!  I used one of the Blue Fern chipboard pieces from the kit for the title which I sprayed with the Lindy's Stamp Gang "Jassy Purple"  mist from the color add-on kit.  This is a photo of my Grandson Ethan last year when we took a ride on the "Polar Express" train to pick up Santa in the woods outside of town, they had so much fun!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy and are inspired to get one of these awesome kits and create some wonderful Christmas memories for your family!

"Riding The Polar Express" ~Scraps Of Darkness"

Hi Everyone, Today I'm sharing another Design Team project using the amazing December Kit "Northern Lights" from Scraps Of Darkness.  For this project I used the beautiful "Winterland" papers by Moxxie from the kit.  This is a photo of my youngest Grandson Elias last year in the "Polor Express" train ride to pick Santa up..he was so excited I had to capture the moment!  I also used the snowflake stencil from the kit along with the Fran's Encrusted Jewels from the kit...it's beautiful irl!!  Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and I hope you enjoy and are inspired to grab a kit and create some Christmas or wintery memories for your family!

"Oh Christmas Tree"

Good Morning, Today I'm sharing another Design Team Project for Scraps Of Darkness using the beautiful December Kit "Northern Lights".  I used the Bo Bunny "Altitude" paperline from the kit along with more of the "Spoon Full Of Sugar" Jewel Encrusted Embossing Flakes and stickers from the Bo Bunny collection.  I used some Tim Holtz Die Cuts and used the snowflake die cut around the photo and encrusted them with the Spoon Full Of Sugar.  I also used a stencil with some molding paste for the background.  I had to use the Blue Fern Christmas tree chipboard for this cute photo of my niece's kids around their tree!  Sorry for the lighting in the photo...foggy and cold days here in the Redwoods!

"Christmas Princess"

Happy New Years Friends!  Today I'm sharing a Design Team project using the gorgeous December Kit "Northern Lights" from Scraps Of Darkness.  For this project I used the "Mix The Media" galvanized 12 x 12 piece. I used the amazing Bo Bunny "Altitude" paperline.

I did a lot of layers and then used some molding paste to create some snowflakes with the Stamp Your Story stencil from the kit.  I also sprinkled a bunch of the "Spoonful Of Sugar" Encrusted Jewels around the flakes.  I then used the American Crafts "Pop" Microbeads and bling to surround the photo.  I sprayed some cheesecloth with the "Jassy Jirin' Purple" by Lindy's Stamp Gang for the color kit to surround the flower cluster.  All the flowers are from the kit.  I also used the spray for the chipboard snowflakes from Blue Fern Studios included in the kit.

Products from the kit used:

Scraps Of Darkness December Kit Reveal

Hi Everyone, Today is reveal day at Scraps Of Darkness!!  This is December's Kit "Northern Lights" and is it beautiful...lovely blues and purples!!  For more details on this kit you can go to:http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com

Love ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Merry Christmas Friends,  This evening I'm sharing another DT project using November's Kit "Serenade".  For this layout I used the beautiful Bo Bunny "Rose Cafe" Collection from the kit.  This is my scrappin buddy and her little grandson..so cute.  Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek.  I hope you're inspired to grab a kit and create some family memories!

"Home Sweet Home" ~Scraps Of Darkness"

Hi Sweet Friends, This evening I'm sharing another Design Team Project for Scraps Of Darkness using the beautiful November Kit "Serenade".  I love the Blue Fern paper collection in the kit and just couldn't resist doing one more shabby chic romantic layout.  I used a couple of stencils from Prima with some moulding paste for the background.  Sorry the photos a little dark but it's a dark rainy day here..but we need it so bad I'll take it.  I hope you enjoy and are inspired to grab a kit and create some wonderful memories for your family!!

Craft Hoarders Anonymous ~Challenge #22~

Welcome, this is Challenge #22 "Have A Nice Trip" for Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog.

Many of us travel around the holidays, so let's celebrate our adventures!  Dig into your hoard and find some items that are vacation themed.  Do you have a hoard of cruise ship ephemra?  Do you have a box of transportation stamps?  Do you have a hoard of camping-themed papers?  Or piles of Disney embellishments?  Show them off!  Create a vacation or travel-themed project for us!

This month's sponsor is:

One lucky winner will receive this prize package, donated by Spellbinders!

Here's my Design Team Project for this Challenge.  This is a photo of my niece's little guy on their trip to the Christmas Tree Farm.  I used the beautiful Spellbinder's "Build A Wreath" Die Cut.  This will be my last project for Gloria and I just want to say what an honor it has been to be on your team Gloria, I love you and thank you for everything!!!

Challenge Rules can be found here: http://gloriadesignschallenge.blogspot.com/p/about.html.  Make sure to link your project using the link tool on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog.  Make sure to visit your Design Team and check out what they have done to share with you for this Challenge!  Here's the links:

Donna Idet
Glenda Brooks
Gloria Stengel (Blog Owner)
Karen Zueger (You Are Here)
Pam Bray
Amber Milone
Christy Butters
Debbie Seyer
Ginny Nemchak
Jan Marie Ennenga
Kathy Clement
Wendy Hatter Robinson

Supplies Used:
Carta Bella "Warm and Cosy" Paperline
Spellbinder's "Build A Wreath" Die Cut
Kraft Tags From Michaels

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and I hope you're inspired to come join in on the fun for this Challenge!!  It's been fun and I will miss you all!!

"Sweet Love" ~Scraps Of Darkness~

Welcome, Today I'm sharing another design team project for Scraps Of Darkness using the beautiful November Kit "Serenade".  I couldn't resist doing another romantic shabby chic layout with this amazing kit!!  This is a photo of my hubby's best friend's son and his wife..they're expecting and had a photo shot.  I did a lot of layering for this one and loved the colors with this photo and used the absolutely beautiful Blue Fern papers from the kit.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek and I hope you're inspired to grab one of these beautiful kits to create some treasured memories for your family!