Tag Mini Album

Hi crafty friends.  It is Jody here for Mini Album Monday.  First, have you seen the sneak peeks of Paige Evans new collection?!? Very exciting stuff! 

So I thought I'd use up some of the beautiful Horizon collection for this album.  I found a pin of this album on Pinterest and new I could do it!  

First, I let my silhouette do some work by cutting the parts of this cute layered flower.  It is by Paige Evans and you can find it in the Silhouette Design Store.  I was not sure how big to make it but I think I guessed right! All the papers and goodies that come with the collection are spot on for traveling.  

Next, I used that beautiful blue pattern paper to make the sleeves.  I just eyeballed the paper and folded it.  I did score the paper in 4 equal sections to make the sleeves for the tags, that hold the pictures.  I then made the tags with a punch I picked up at Hobby Lobby.  I backed the small pictures with vellum or pattern paper.  I love to get my photos a little mat to rest on.  I started adding embellishments in all the fun colors.

Once the tags were complete, with ribbon to pull them out of their pockets,  I worked on a cover and back for the album.  It took me a few tries to get it right but the globe pattern paper was perfect! I also attached the beautiful layered flower with all its cute parts. 

There is still so much space in this album.  The back parts of the tags can be filled.  The pockets the tags are in can get pictures and of course, the back of the album can hold any journalling or tickets I saved.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you found some inspiration to make a mini album.  Please print your pictures and start writing your stories ❤️

This is the associated scrapbook process video:

Mini Album Monday June 17th 2019

Hi crafty friends.  Its Jody here for Mini Album Monday.  I have seriously fallen in love with these pocket albums.  The patterned cardstock is by The Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby called Orange Envy!    I could not pass up $4.99 for 60 sheets even if it is onesided! 😉

I used a Silhouette cut file by Lori Whitlock. I adjusted a few card edges but no major changes to the original.  

Once all the parts were cut it came together quickly.  I glued the envelopes together, then added the front envelope pockets, adhered the front and back covers and the mat/journal cards in the pockets. I was ready to embellish in no time.  

Most of the goodies came from different Pink Fresh Studio collections.  I also used a few Vicki Boutin ephemera pieces and stickers from Amy Tangerine.

I have not decided what photos I want to put in this mini album.  I think it can be used for a number for different occasions especially, Summertime pictures!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you found some inspiration to make a mini album.  Please print your pictures and start writing your stories ❤️

This is the associated scrapbook process video:

Good Life Cut File Friday Layout

Hi friends! It's Jody from Floppy Eared Farm.  I have a new Cut File Friday layout to share. I have used a Silhouette Studio design called "5 clouds".  I used up some of the beautiful "Pick Me Up" collection from Pink Paislee by Paige Evans.

I love this quilt pattern paper.  It makes your eyes move right to where I placed my picture.  

I added a few layers to the back of my picture.  Scattered around a few chipboard stickers, die cuts, and stickers.  

I tucked in a few word die cuts.  I just love those rainbow words!  

I used 2 chipboard stickers for an easy title, good life.  Finally, I splattered some of my very favorite Heidi Swapp color shine in gold. 

I will be honest and share that I am not happy with this layout.  I felt it needed more.  I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to add so I left it as is.  Maybe I'll go back to it someday.  

I hope you found some inspiration to get crafty!  Please print your pictures and start documenting your life.  Thanks for stopping by!

This is the associated scrapbook process video:

Me, Baby and Mom Cut file Friday Layout

Hi crafty friends.  I have a new cut file Friday layout to share today.  I used the beautiful February 2019 Hip Kit Club main kit.  I also used this adorable free Heart Wreath cut file from the wonderful Papperissuses.com team. 

I also decided to use this layout for the Scrap the Boys May Challenge. It is all about loving mom! 

I knew right away I wanted to use that pretty flower paper.  It has a lot of black but I had a plan to lighten it up!  I grabbed one of my favorite Tim Holtz stencils and used some Shimmery Goodness by TWC to add some sparkle, texture and some light spots.  I love the Shimmery Goodness but it does need hours to dry.  I did some fussing cutting from that beautiful exclusive Hip Kit Club paper.  I added tons of layers behind the photo.  I tried to use each color on the background paper. All the papers and bits are from Pinkfresh Studio's Joyful Day collection.  

After it all dried, I put the cut file right in the center and used the hearts to fill in the empty shapes.  When I added the title it seemed a bit washed out so I took some acrylic paint and smeared it down so the title could be readable.  

I love the colors of this layout.  It came together quickly once it dried!  I did add white splatters because I had to! Plus I used my white pen to make lines around the border and write a few words about the picture.  

I hope you find some inspiration to get crafty!  Please print those pictures and start documenting your life!

Thanks for stopping by!

This is the associated scrapbook process video:

Family Together 12x12 layout

Hi, it's Jody. I have a new Cutfile Friday layout for you. I used the amazing Horizon Collection from Pink Paislee by Paige Taylor Evans.  I love all the rainbow colors but decided to focus on those beautiful blue shades. I also used a fabulous free cutfile from Paperissues.com. 

First I grabbed a few of my Shimmerz Paintz.  I used the

Creemeez in Daffodil, Raisen Cane, Purple Rain, Lapis Dance, and Lettuce Get Together. I also used one

Shimmers Jilted Jade. I simply took a wet brush and painted each flower.  While I let that dry, I added several layers under my picture.  I just love that pattern paper with a mixed media look!

Then, I decided to add a touch of yellow.  Honestly, I REALLY wanted to use that adorable yellow suitcase! I made sure a had a triangle of the yellow, in hopes that it is balanced.  Since I had the globe heart sticker, I used the globe stamp to coordinate.

I finished it off with a sticker and die cut combo for the title, Family Together.  💗  I hope you find some inspiration from my layout. Please print those pictures and start documenting all your loved ones.

Watch how I make a 12 x 12 layout using the same cut file five times and in different sizes.  

This is the associated scrapbook processing video:

Mixed Media in small doses

Hey, it is Jody here at Floppy Eared Farm.  I have a quick blog and video on how you can use mixed media in any paper project.  I know not all scrapbookers like having messy backgrounds.  But to me, all these beautiful and colorful products need to be played with and used! So let me show you how to make a mess and turn it into something small you can use on any paper craft.

First, I got my trusty color mists.  I like a good rainbow of colors.  I have the following;

• Coloringz My Bleeding Heart and Vibez Jeni B Blue by Shimmerz Paintz
• Dreamsicle, Lemon Meringue, Key Lime Pie, and Cranberry Zing from Tattered Angels
• Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Blush

I looked through my stash of stencils and found this cool circle pattern I liked.  I grabbed some cheap watercolor paper and starting spraying with my stencil down.  I tried it a few times. 

After everything dried, I took my little banner punch from Hobby Lobby and punched out some shapes.  

I then brought out Doodlebug's Lots O' Luck collection and made a few clusters with the sprayed banner pieces and some embellishments.  

Lastly, I made a quick card base and added one of the clusters for a super cute St. Patrick's Day card. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you find time to try this simple technique to use on your paper projects! Remember, print those pictures and start documenting your life!

This is the video that accompanies this blog, enjoy!

Swatching Shimmerz Paintz

Hello, It's Jody.  I have a quick blog sharing how I like to swatch new products especially, watercolors.  I learned this exercise from Irit Landgraf.  She happens to be my very favorite mixed media artist.  I took her online Watercolor Workbook class several months ago and I still use the exercises she provided to help me have fun and be loose with the paints.  Speaking of the paints, Shimmerz Paintz had an unbelievable %40 off sale for New Years.  Heck yeah, I grabbed several! Nine Creameez to be exact in the following colors, Crow's Feet, Purple Rain, Just Peachie, Pink Champagne, She Shells, Raisin Cane. Paradise Punch. Sand of a Beach and Good Ol' Summer Time.

I grabbed my current favorite stamp from Hero Arts and Ranger's Archival Ink in gray,  I put down 9 circle stamps, one for each color.  I opened each watercolor pot and added a little water to activate them.  Then, I just started to paint, splatter and have fun!  There is not a right or wrong way to do this.  My hope is that I'll find a picture that coordinates well with the colors or a paper collection that does so I can use it as a background.  I hope you are inspired to swatch all your new products in a fun way! After all, it's just water, paint, and paper ❤️

This is a video sharing my new Shimmerz Paintz watercolors.