Monday, April 20, 2026

Remnants from 4 Spring Papers!

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! Of course, you can share anything positive you like, the theme is always optional.

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is positive.  The theme is always optional.  

This month we are inspired by the number 4 with an optional theme of Use 4 or more Spring papers!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  


Check out the video below for more information.


 Material List
CTMH Papers from Stash:  Happiness Lives Here and other I can't remember!
Neenah Cardstock
Copic Marker
Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac
Cricut Design Space: Shapes
Cricut Access: Gingham Patterns from Marta Silvestre; Reading Girl Silhouette from Dibrush Studio; Font-BFC Skylight
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Maker

My card is off to the following challenges:  
Neglected Stuff: Old CTMH papers!   
Fab'n'Funky:  Clean and Simple
Paper Funday:  AG opt twist:  Die Cuts/Punches
Crafty Calendar:  Dies/Punches
Craft Rocket:  Layer It Up!
A Cut Above:  AG w/ a die cut with pastels
AUD Sentiments:  Watercolor &/or Spring + a Sentiment
Crafty Gals Corner:  AG with opt Spring
As You Like It:  Simple or Fussy  Oooh, that's a tough one to answer.  I think lately I've been more toward the simple side on cards with fewer embellishments and such.  I actually looked back through my projects and it seems there is a real mixture of styles lately!  hahaha
Cut It Up: The Colors of Spring
CRAFT:  AG
Dream Factory:  Use at least 3 colors

Be sure to come over and see 
what the team thinks about our optional twist.  
You can also find more information about entering the challenge.  

Thanks to Scribbles Designs for sponsoring our Monthly Random Prize.

  

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Monday, April 6, 2026

KIT Journal Take 2 with 4 Spring Papers!

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! Of course, you can share anything positive you like, the theme is always optional.

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is positive.  The theme is always optional.  

This month we are inspired by the number 4 with an optional theme of Use 4 or more Spring papers!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

I wanted to make a 5x7 inch KIT (Keep it Together) art journal again, but this time I've made some changes besides the size.  Obviously, I've blinged it out this time and I'm including a free pattern over at Cricut Design Space!  Info in the video below.

Check out the video below for more information.

Oh, and about the Spring papers...they are inside the book!  


 Material List
CTMH Brushed Embellishments 
CTMH Happiness Lives Here Papers
Graph Paper
Mixed Media Paper
Sketch Paper
Old Jeans and Kid's Jean Pocket (do not detach from jeans)
FF Nylon Thread
Tapestry Needle, Ruler, Scissors
Bead Design Co Pastel Faceted Bead Mix 10 mm
Clear Gems Stash
Flower Gems from Stash
Copic Markers to color gems
Cereal Box
Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac; Bearly Arts
Cricut Design Space: Shapes for Pattern

My KIT Art Journal is off to the following challenges:  
  
Neglected Stuff:  I bought the CTMH Chipboards (2013) and dug those out...unused!  The papers have also been in the drawer for a long time, too! 
Fab'n'Funky:  Spring/Easter  I've used some pretty spring papers in this journal!
NBUS:  Use Never Before Used Stuff - I bought the CTMH Chipboards (2013) and dug those out...unused!  Oh my! 
Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG using paper/scissors

Be sure to come over and see 
what the team thinks about our optional twist.  
You can also find more information about entering the challenge.  

Thanks to Scribbles Designs for sponsoring our Monthly Random Prize.

  

Interested in another video?  I have a new video series about background patterns for 'guy cards' in CDS!  You can check out video 3 here and get links to the other 2 videos if you are interested!


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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Denim, Faux Pearls, and Button Covers - Really!


Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything but a Card.

I've decided to go with a sort of recycling project using an old button cover (from the '80's) and the seam from old beat up jeans!  The faux pearls were from a broken necklace (probably also from the '80's)!  This bracelet is fun to wear and looks great with a fluffy sweater.  ; )

So, have I truly dated myself with this project?  I didn't say these pieces belonged to me originally!  hahaha


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 Material List

Old Jeans
Button cover
Old faux pearls
Needle and thread
B7000 (glue)
Old jewelry findings and links from stash


I'm sharing with these challenges:

FarmQuest General Store:  Every country store needs some denim jewelry!
Perfect Time to Craft:  
for all the details about the challenge and 
to check out all the creative inspiration from the DT and participants!

No video for this project, but I have a new video series about background patterns for 'guy cards' in CDS!  You can check out video 3 here and get links to the other 2 videos if you are interested!

Thanks for stopping by!  Make yourself at home and feel free to peruse other posts/pages, leave a comment, and/or check out my Pinterest and YouTube Channel.