Winter Blog Hop with Creative Life

Welcome to Creative Life Scrapbooking's (CLS) Winter Blog Hop! Bundle up and grab something warm to drink as we celebrate winter!

If you’re hopping in order, you’ve arrived from Karyn’s blog.  At the end of my post I’ll send you on your way to Sarah’s blog. Be sure to visit each stop – there are lots of  wonderful ideas being shared!  (More info, including the complete list of Blog Hop stops, is at the bottom of this post.)

Today I’m sharing a layout using products from Creative Memories and featuring the Glacier Collection.

I love winter and that’s a good thing because here in SE Michigan, we usually get a nice amount of snow each year.  Winter usually lasts long enough to get in some snow related fun and then,  just when you think you’ll freeze to death – spring arrives! 

I am loving the Glacier collection by CM.  It features a stunning range of frosty blue hues inspired by a winter wonderland filled with cold temps, warm hearts and snow.
The Glacier Paper Pack features designs infused with elements such as snowflakes and falling snow, birch tree bark and frosty pine tree branches, as well as watercolor patterns and canvas textures that will be the perfect backdrop for photos of your enchanted winter moments.  The paper also has neutral prints in beautiful blue hues that are perfect for everyday photos, too! 

To create the snowflakes shown below, use the Original Border Maker System and the Arrow Cartridge. Snip off the head of each punched arrow and also some of the tail pieces.  Arrange them in the patterns shown to create snowflakes.  Embellish with flowers and gems from the Denim Blues Embellishment pack (available while supplies last).

To create the winter hat, use the Custom Cutting System and the Oval Patterns to cut a 5IR oval from Glacier Patterned Paper.  Cut the oval in half and add a strip of coordinating paper to the bottom and a couple of small flowers from the Daisy Bouquet Punch for the pompom.
(If you are not familiar with the system used to label the CCS see this post.)

Making the scarf is as easy as cutting a piece of patterned paper, folding it and cutting the ends for fringe with your All Purpose Scissors!

These cute bundled up birdies and other stickers are from the Glacier Sticker Pack.

I elevated them a bit using Foam Squares.
Photo mats are from the Glacier Variety Mat Pack.

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope these ideas have inspired you and I can’t wait to see your take on them! Please feel free to share what you’ve created in my Lisa’s Workshop Facebook group. 

If you’re looking for more winter ideas you’ll find some in this earlier blog post.

Here is the complete line up for today’s
Creative Life Scrapbooking’s Winter Blog Hop:

• Noreen Smith at Organized and Creative Mom
• Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe at Karyn Crops
• Fran Smitherman at Celebrating Your Beautiful Life
• Julie Tambrini at Julie’s Creative Memories Blog
• Stefani Jones at Crop With Stef
• Lisa Graham at Lisa’s Workshop <---You are here!
• Sarah Fitzgerald at Click Write Share

Please contact your Creative Memories Advisor to purchase any Creative Memories products.
If you don't already have a Creative Memories Advisor, I’m happy to help! 

You can find more information about the Creative Memories products used in this project on my CM Advisor site at:
http://www.creativememories.com/user/lisagraham
or if you’d like to contact me directly you can do that by clicking on the “Email me” link at the top of this page.

Spring Blog Hop

Welcome to Creative Life Scrapbooking's (CLS)  Spring Blog Hop!

At CLS, we are a circle of photo lovers, memory keepers, scrapbooking and paper crafting enthusiasts, and bloggers. Our mission is to provide inspiration and education that will encourage people everywhere to celebrate their memories, exercise their crafty talents, and engage in a truly Creative Life!
Be sure to “Like” and follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CreativeLifeScrapbooking/ for information about upcoming blog hops and more.

If you’re hopping in order, you’ve arrived from Karyn’s blog.  At the end of my post I’ll send you on your way to Diana’s blog. Be sure to visit each stop – there are lots of  wonderful ideas being shared!  (More info, including the complete list of Blog Hop stops, is at the bottom of this post.)

Today I’m sharing some fun Punch Art Pals for your spring pages. 

For the project I created for this Blog Hop I used products from 3 of my favorite companies; Creative Memories, Fun Stampers Journey and Kiwi Lane.  Most of the papers I used are from CM’s Woodland Whimsy Girl Collection.

Here’s how I made the fun Punch Art Pals
Bunny
~Body  Punch out a circle using the CM Shape Maker System with the Circle Cartridge from white cardstock
~Ears and Feet 
Using your Custom Cutting System and Oval Patterns Make the following cuts:
White cardstock - 4IG x4
Pink Plaid paper from CMs Woodland Whimsy Girl Paper Pack - 4IB x2 for the inside of the ears 
(If you are not familiar with the system used to label the CCS see this post.)
~Punch the following shapes using CMs Border Maker System:
~Lace Flower Chain Cartridge punch one flower from white cardstock and use for tail.
~Heart Chain Cartridge – punch once from the pink plaid paper from CM’s Woodland Whimsy Girl paper pack, saving the “leftover” hearts.  Use these hearts on the paws and for the nose.
~Using the Bubble Maker Cartridge punch several times out of black and white cardstock.  Use “leftovers” to make eyes. 
~Using the Bubble Maker Cartridge punch several times out of the pink plaid paper and use the “leftovers” on the top of the feet.
~Add detail with the fine tip end of CMs Black Dual Tip Pen.
~Assemble as shown below using your CM Tape Runner and the Repositionable Refill for intricate parts.

Chick

~Body  Punch out a circle using the CM Shape Maker System with the Circle Cartridge from yellow cardstock (I used the yellow plaid from CM’s Hello Baby Girl paper pack in the layout shown below).
~Wings Use CMs Blossom Place N Punch to punch out one blossom from the same yellow used for the body.  Cut this in half and round of the pointy edges.
Punch the following shapes using CMs Border Maker System
~Feet Using the Lace Scallop Cartridge, punch once from orange paper (I used the orange striped paper from the WSL Year to Remember Part 2 paper pack by CM in the layout shown below).
~Comb Use the Blossom Place N Punch to punch one shape out of the orange paper. Trim this to make the shape shown.
Eyes Using the Bubble Maker Cartridge punch several times out of black and white cardstock.  Use “leftovers” to make eyes. 
~Beak From the leftover piece from the orange blossom, trim a small pointy piece from between two petals. 
~Assemble as shown below using your CM Tape Runner and the Repositionable Refill for intricate parts.

Sheep

~Using the CM Shape Maker System and the 2” Scalloped Circle Punch from Fun Stampers Journey, Punch out one shape from white cardstock
(FSJ punches really do work in the CM Shape Maker System! Check out this blog post for more info!!)

~Using the CM Cherry Blossom Punch and black cardstock, punch one shape.  Place it as shown in the CM Shape Maker System with the Circle Cartridge and punch to get the sheep's face/ears.
Punch the following shapes using CMs Border Maker System:
~Legs Using the Filmstrip cartridge, punch once from white cardstock.  Cut one of the leftover rectangles in half and use for the legs.
~Eyes Using the Bubble Cartridge punch several times out of black and white cardstock.  Use “leftovers” to make eyes. 
~Using the Medallion Frame Chain Cartridge punch once out of white and black cardstock.  Cut in half one of the leftover black shapes to use for the hooves and use 3 of the white shapes for hair.

~Assemble as shown below using your CM Tape Runner and the Repositionable Refill for intricate parts.

Kiwi Lane Templates
Kiwi Lane Designs (KLD) has a scrapbooking system that is simple, inspirational, and fun called Play-to-Create.

I use this system and Kiwi Lane Designer Templates often to plan out my pages, including the one shown below.  You are able to see through the templates so I was able to choose templates and place them so they cover up the deer design on the paper – it’s cute but I didn’t want it to show in this layout.  Once I was satisfied with the layout I traced these shapes on to my paper, cut them out and then inked the edges before assembling.
You can learn more about the “Play-to-Create” system here.
I used KLD Designer Templates from the following sets:
Tiny Brackets, Scallops, Large Bracket, Photo Mats and Mini Photo Set.

Here is the finished layout!

 I love the way inking the edges brings the elements on the page together and adds just a little extra touch.
Thanks for stopping by!
I hope these ideas have inspired you and I can’t wait to see your take on them! Please feel free to share what you’ve created in my Lisa’s Workshop Facebook group.

Here is the complete line up for today’s
Creative Life Scrapbooking’s Spring Blog Hop:

• Stefani Jones at Crop With Stef
• Fran Smitherman at Celebrating Your Beautiful Life
• Noreen Smith at Organized and Creative Mom
• Candace Bouldin at Scrappin’ JPEGs 
• Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe at Karyn Crops
• Lisa Graham at Lisa’s Workshop <---You are here!
• Diana Brinsley at D. Brinsley’s Memory Keeping Blog
  

You can find more information about the products I used in this project from CM, FSJ and KLD on my affiliate websites. I love the products these companies offer so much, and how they all work together so well, that I decided to sell and promote them!  Find more information about the products I’ve used and more on the following sites:
Creative Memories:
http://www.creativememories.com/user/lisagraham
Fun Stampers Journey: http://www.funstampersjourney.com/LisaGraham Kiwi Lane Designs: https://lisagraham.kiwilaneinstructor.com/

 You’re also welcome to contact me directly by clicking on the “Email me” link at the top of this page.

Happy Spring!

CM Christmas Blog Hop

Hello & Welcome!!

You have reached the 2nd stop on the
CM Bloggers’ Christmas Blog Hop.  
Some of my sister CM Advisors and I are sharing ideas and inspiration for your Christmas layouts and projects.  If you’re hopping in order, you’ve arrived from Karyn’s blog.  At the end of my post I’ll send you on your way to Diana’s blog. Be sure to visit each stop – there are lots of  wonderful ideas being shared!  (More info, including the complete list of Blog Hop stops, is at the bottom of this post.)

Today I’m sharing some quick & fun elements for your baking themed layouts. 
This fun layout came together in no time thanks to some of my favorite CM tools.  It features items made using the Christmas Past Collection.
(Click on the photos to enlarge them)

Here is how to make each of the elements shown above:
Apron
Cut a 4”x 3” rectangle from whatever patterned paper  you’d like to use for the base.  With the 3” side at the top, mark 1/2” in from each end and 2” down from the top.

Using your Custom Cutting System and Oval Patterns Make the following cut on each side of the rectangle as shown:
5 O R
 
If you are not familiar with the system used to label the CCS see this post.

Add some coordinating paper, stickers, borders, etc. and a thin strip of paper at the top for the strap.
All of the items I used to make the apron shown above came from the Christmas Past paper pack.  I punched out the ‘'lace” using the Border Maker System and Lace Scallop Border Maker Cartridge and then added a little bit of faux stitching using the fine point of the CM Dual Tip Black Pen.
The snowflake pocket and strip are from one of the patterned papers, too.
When you add the layer to the bottom, you could easily create a real pocket - leaving it open at the top so you could add a journaling card…or a gift card, paper money or a note to use in other projects.

Tray of Gingerbread Men
Using the Shape Maker System and Square Cartridge, punch out a square from the Silver Shimmer cardstock.  Punch out 4 gingerbread men from brown cardstock using the Christmas Quartet Punch.

Handles
Again using the Silver Shimmer cardstock, first cut 4 I B then without moving the Oval CCS Template, cut 4 I G.  You’ll end up with an oval ring. Cut this in half to make the handles and attach to the back of your square cookie sheet. 

Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Using the Border Maker System and the Bubble Cartridge punch a few times on a 2” wide strip of paper, alternating sides.  If you want to make the holes more random, flip the paper over before punching on the 2nd side. 
Use the Shape Maker System and Circle Cartridge to punch out a circle from this hole-y paper   Punch another circle from brown cardstock. Adhere the hole-y circle on the brown circle using your Repositionable Tape Runner  (It’s perfect for small spots like this).

Sandwich cutout:
Use the Shape Maker System and Circle Cartridge to cut out your top layer.  Using your CCS & Circle Patterns, cut:
Filling:  2 I G
Bottom layer:  2 I G
Center the top layer on the filling and adhere using your Tape Runner.  Adhere this to the bottom layer, offsetting slightly. 
Add a shape cut from the same paper used for your filling punched with the Christmas Quartet Punch and adhere to the top of the cookie.

Sprinkles
Using the Shape Maker System and the Circle Cartridge, punch out a circle from brown cardstock.  Using the Repositionable Tape Runner, put adhesive all over one side of this circle.

The sprinkles are leftovers made when using the Border Maker System and the Lace Scallop Border Cartridge.  Make a bunch of these and place them on your sticky brown circle.  Press them down really well and rub your finger over the leftover adhesive.  It will roll off easily.
I punched my sprinkles from the striped paper shown below from the Christmas Past paper pack.

The Christmas Past paper pack has 12 double sided sheets with 24 unique designs.  You can click here to browse all the designs in this pack.

Sprinkles!

Here is a closer look at each page. (Click to enlarge)
“Christmas Memories” sticker is from the Christmas Past Sticker Pack.

I hope these ideas have inspired you! If can’t wait to see your take on them! Please feel free to share what you’ve created in my Lisa’s Workshop Facebook group.

Thanks for stopping by!  I will now send you on your way to the next stop in the CM Bloggers Christmas Hop -  Diana’s blog.

Here is the complete line up for today’s
CM Bloggers’ Christmas Blog Hop:

Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe
Lisa Brown Graham <-----You are here!
Diana Miller Brinsley
Stefani Jones
Fran Allen Smitherman
Noreen Smith

Please contact your Creative Memories Advisor to purchase any Creative Memories products.
If you don't already have a Creative Memories Advisor, I’m happy to help! 

You can find more information about the Creative Memories products used in this project on my CM Advisor site at:
http://www.creativememories.com/user/lisagraham
or if you’d like to contact me directly you can do that by clicking on the “Email me” link at the top of this page.

Merry Christmas! 

Father’s Day Blog Hop!

Hello & Welcome!!

You have reached the 5th stop on the CM Father’s Day Blog Hop.   My fellow CM Advisors and I are sharing ideas and inspiration for your Father’s Day layouts and projects featuring Creative Memories products.  If you’re hopping in order, you’ve arrived from Sarah’s blog.  At the end of my post I’ll send you on your way to Noreen’s Blog.   Be sure to visit each stop – there are lots of  wonderful ideas being shared!  (More info, including the complete list of Blog Hop stops, is at the bottom of this post.)

Cheers to Dad!!
This page would be a perfect place for photos of Dad at the grill, or enjoying some of his favorite food & drink but you can also use the punch art on all sorts of other types of layouts!

Background papers (including that darling tie print!) are from the Hello Baby Boy collection.

Punch art burger and a nice glass of beer…ginger ale…whatever you choose  

You can easily customize this mug by choosing different paper to “fill” the glass to reflect the beverage of your choice!  
 
To make the mug you’ll need these shapes:
Word Bubble Punch – white cardstock (3)
Shape Maker System Square- 1 white and 1 yellow
Custom Cutting System Ovals– white cardstock.  
     1st cut: 5IB. 2nd cut: 5IG
     (See this blog post for CCS labeling/cutting instructions)

Cut 1/4” from the two adjoining sides of the yellow square using the Personal Trimmer.  Round the bottom of both squares using the Two Way Corner Rounder.

Burger

To make the burger you’ll need these shapes:

Shape Maker System Circles: Light Brown Cardstock (2) Dark Brown Cardstock.
Shape Maker System Square: Orange Cardstock
Shape Maker System Circle Tag:  Red Cardstock
Blossom Place N’ Punch: Green Cardstock

Cut down the orange square and layer your items between the two light brown buns.

Title Box

I snipped out “Cheers!” and letters to spell “DAD” from one of the pieces of paper in the Achievements Pack, mounted it on part of a paper from the Hello Baby Boy paper pack and created my title for the page.
Click Here to take a spin through all of the classic designs in the Achievements paper pack.

Click Here to take a spin through all of the adorably fun designs in the Hello Baby Boy paper pack.

 

Adhere all the shapes together using your Tape Runner and adhere it to the page.
Add a little detail to the mug and the top of the bun using the fine tip of a Black Dual-Tip Pen.

Thanks for stopping by!  I will send you on your way to the next stop in the CM Blog Hop -  Noreen’s Blog.

Here is the complete line up for today’s Blog Hop: CM Father’s Day Blog Hop

1. Fran Smitherman at Celebrating Your Beautiful Life
2. Diana Brinsley at D.Brinsley Memory Keeping Blog
3. Stefani at Crop with Stef
4. Sarah Fitzgerald at Click Write Share
5. Lisa’s Workshop <-----You are here!
6. Noreen Smith at Organized and Creative Mom
7. Creative Memories Blog

Please contact your Creative Memories Advisor to purchase any Creative Memories products.
If you don't already have a Creative Memories Advisor, I’m happy to help! 

You can find more information about the Creative Memories products used in this project on my CM Advisor site at:
http://www.creativememories.com/user/lisagraham
or if you’d like to contact me directly you can do that by clicking on the “Email me” link at the top of this page.