Cocktails and Cards: Criss Cross Slimline

Hello Crafty Friends! 

Today, is the third installment of Cocktails and Cards on my Facebook page DANYELLSCRAPS 

If your new here no worries! Each Thursday I make a card and share a cocktail following the alphabet. This week I did letter C, a Criss Cross Slimline. 

This card was so easy! I encourage you to watch the tutorial here: Criss Cross Slimline 

As promised on my video, here are the measurements/template.  

1 base cut at 8.5x10.5 scored at 3.5 and 7. Measure 1 3/8 from the bottom, make a tick mark. Cut on a diagonal from your tick mark to the top of your car stopping at the score line. Do this on each outer flap. 

For the inside, you'll need 3 pieces of pattern paper cut to 3x8. Two pieces will be cut at an angle similar to the flaps. Make a tick mark at 1 3/8 from the bottom and cut diagonally to the top inside corner. The template shown, marks which piece goes where. And technically they are not in the correct order as pictured. :) Watch the orientation of your design with this also. 

I decorated my card with the new layering thin cuts from Close to My Heart.  

I used the exclusive stamp set from the Sweet as Honey cardmaking workshop. 

The layers are cardstock cut from Sundance, Shortbread and Rosemary colors. 

I hope you enjoyed this fun little class. See you next week, live on Facebook. 

Danielle. 

3, 2, 1 Level up your cards

It's the last Tuesday of the month! Nothing too special about that, except it is the day I go over how to level up your cards! 

If you're not following me on Facebook, head to DanyellScraps now and check out all of my classes. They are free, fun, and usually quick (hey I talk fast) 

 

We started with a basic card, and created exactly like the sketch. This is a super sweet, simple and darling card. 

For our second card, we leveled it up, by adding some ribbon, sequins, die-cuts, and popping up our images. Super cute and took hardly any time at all. 

Our third card is our show-stopper! We did everything from the first two cards, and added a few elements. 

Stenciling, blending, matting. Dry Embossing, and shimmer trim. 

Catch the video process here:  Level Up Card Class

Supplies used today: 

Cardstock: Sundance, Rosemary, white Daisy, and Shortbread. 

Stamp + Thincuts

Exclusive sweet as Honey cardmaking workshop set. 

Inks:

Black, Sundance.

Come join me over my Facebook page, or catch the replay on my YouTube channel!

Happy Crafting. 

Danielle

Creating 12x12 Layouts with scraps

Hey there!

I am excited to show you my layouts from using scraps!

Sweet as Honey cardmaking workshop scraps were used to make this layout. 

After I cut all the pieces to make 16 cards, I used the scraps to create this beautiful layout!

 

The center piece is rosemary cardstock and cut at 9.75 x 3.25. I filled it with three 3x3 photos. The dovetail banners were all scrap pieces tucked behind the photo matte. 

The base is 12x12 rosemary cardstock with a 11.75x11.75 white daisy matting. 

Stenciling was done in saffron and rosemary inks, then lightly inked over with a sponge to blend the color and take the stark of the white daisy out. 

(Cartoon bees on the picture are to cover up details about my daughter, and not part of the kit)

Wait, I have another page I did, using the smitten collection scraps. 

So after I created 48 slimline cards, I had some pieces left over, and it was plenty to create this same layout with a bigger focal picture. 

The base page is a nectarine cardstock in 12x12. Topped with a 11.5 x 11.5 white daisy cardstock. 

The photo matting is a 5x7 Raspberry,  with a 4.25x6.25 black cardstock matting. This will hold an adorable picture of a new coffee mug I received for mother's day a couple of years ago.

I used the same concept as the above layout by cutting scraps into a dovetails and tucking them behind the photo matting. I layered some left over stickers from the smitten collection,  and tucked them also. 

 This cute little Llama's sign said "hug your Llama" and I changed it up by adding a cute coffee cup on top of the writing to match my picture (that needs printing- don't come for me 🤣) 

I hope you have enjoyed today's post!

Danielle 

***All supplies used were from my shopping site via Close to My Heart found HERE
I use an ATG pink gun for my adhesive. I purchase my adhesive in bulk from Amazon. Check out my favorite things from AMAZON with links on the right hand side. I do receive a small commission when you shop from any of my Amazon links (like pennies). 

Let's Get Geometrical

Hello! 

Welcome to the technique blog hop. We are talking about geometrical shapes and implementing them onto our projects with purpose. 

If you arrived here from Darlys Recker's blog, you are in the right spot. 

My technique was very simple, inks and daubers.

I am a super busy mom, and wanted to show easy this style can be adapted without the need of a paper trimmer, die cutting machine, stamps or even blocks. 

I started by lightly inking up my blending tool. Using a light hand, I twisted the ink on my white daisy cardstock. I choose 5 colors and repeated this process for each color. 

Next, I took a finger dauber and inked it up well, and applied a good amount of pressure to make a smaller circle inside the larger circle of corresponding color.

You can see a nice close up of that here. 

I added a thin cut sentiment (sending hugs left over from a previous project) which was cut 3 times from black cardstock and layered. 

I also wondered what this would look like if the distress oxide inks were activated, with water? A much softer look and feel. Same technique to apply the ink and with a little manipulation from water, a completely different look and feel. 

I added a sticker from the smitten collection with 3D foam tape, drew a doodle border and stamped tiny hearts along the way. 

I love both cards for different reasons. 

Now head on over to Tamara Sandwisch blog to see her interpretation of let's get geometrical. Before you go, I'd love to hear what you think about my technique/cards in the comments. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Danielle. 

Cocktails & Card Folds A-Z (A)

Hey there!

So I started a 26 week course where every Thursday evening at 7pm eastern,  I create a card fold following the alphabet and tell you a cocktail mix to match... Wait, what? Okay so, it's super simple... week one we use the letter A to dictate our card fold and our cocktail!!! 

See, easy!

Week 1: Letter A Card Fold- accordion  Cocktail- Mock - Appletini. This is a slimline card size when finished 8x3.  

TIP: you can shorten the height from 8 to what ever height you need. the width will remain 3 as a finished card, if you follow the score marks below and use a 12in long cardstock. :) 

Hop on over to DanyellScraps On Facebook book to play along and watch each week. Find my classes and mark going. Best part they are Free!

Measurements: 

• 8x12 cardstock scored at 9,6, & 3
• Pattern Paper: (4) 2 3/4 x 7 3/4 (1) 3x8
• Whitedaisy: (4) 2 1/5 x 7 1/5 (1) 2 3/4 x 7 3/4 

Watch the replay for week one/letter A: HERE

Appletini (Mock or n/a) 

• Green apple syrup
• Apple Juice 
• Lemon Juice
• Mix/shake well with ice
• Best served cold

Thank for stopping by! 

Danielle 

One Day - In-person Crop

Hello!

Today I am excited to bring to you an in-person event. This No fuss, No frills, one day crop is simple enough to get you down to business.  

This crop is a single Day Crop, fundraiser for the Noah's Ark Preschool.  There are tables available at affordable prices, and even electric for those who need it. 

I love that there will be a garage sale table available for you to shop from. You can also donate to it, and the proceeds will benefit the Preschool also. 

You're on your own for lunch and dinner. However, with access to a fridge and microwave,  or delivery from door dash, you have nothing to worry about. 

If you're local to me, I'd love to see you there. 

Danielle.

Single Day Crop! 

SATURDAY February 26th 2022. 

Fremont ohio 

This is a fundraiser for Noah's Ark Preschool.  

If interested,  please message Heather Hawn @HeatherRhawn@gmail.com by 2/20/22

New Year: New Opportunity

New Year, and honestly the best time to snag some amazing products for $20.00 and get the perks of being a maker with CMTH. 

CTMH makers have the best job in the world. They get 'paid' to create, in monthly commission checks. Wait what does that mean? 

It means when you customers shop your affiliates link, you earn a small commission of that purchase at NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THEM. 😉 

What other perks you ask? Well let's say you're in it for the discount. There is an enthusiast level where you are able to get a 10% discount on all of your purchases,  with a minimum of $100 sales each quarter. So this means if your scrappy or cardmaking friends want to shop to help you meet your minimums, you can do that. 

25%–45% commission on all orders, based on performance

E-commerce website for collecting customer orders

Performance-based product and cash bonuses

Annual incentive trip opportunities

Flexibility to work your own schedule

This has been the best offer I have ever seen. Sign up for $20.00 and you will get $22.00 CTMH cash to spend on whatever you like to either grow your stash or build your business kit. 

To learn more Bout this amazing offer, click here. 

January Card Class

Hello January and 2022!

I spent most of December planning and designing my January classes and crops. I love to scrapbook, and in the last five years, have found a love for cardmaking also. When CTMH came out with their Smitten collection, I knew I wanted to create some fun Slimline cards using all that awesome paper, stamps and thin cuts. 

My January card class will be held in person and virtually! If you are local to me, you will be able to attend my card class on Sunday January, 30th 2022 2pm at The Open House here you will be able to sign up for the class. You class includes 4 slimline card bases and envelopes, precut paper, die-cut images, bling and the use of stamps, and ink. You will need to bring adhesive and 3D foam tape. Cost is $18.00 per person. Hurry space is limited. 

You can also join me virtually LIVE on my Facebook page DanyellScraps, Monday January 31st at 6:30pm (eastern) If you would like a kit you must RSVP By January 9th 2022. Kits are $23.00 mailed or $18.00 for porch pick-up. Each kit contains 4 slimline card bases and envelopes, precut paper and bling. You will need a stamp/thin-cut set of your choice and use the provided white daisy pieces, ink, adhesive and 3D foam tape/squares to complete your kit. The virtual event is free on Facebook to attend with or without a kit. To order a kit click the PayPal link below by 1/9/2022