made with love (and paper) - madewithloveandpaper

i am ME
something old - the picture (i am blonde now :) something new - technique: covering chipboard with paper (i have never done this! always painted or inked chipboard!) something borrowed - marilyn monroe quote something blue - background paper ok...so my new beginning consists of me realizing how important it is to love yourself! while this is not a new concept to me anymore it was a few years ago. i used to think i knew what was important and i realized one day how wrong i was. i began to see that i matter and i cannot love anyone without loving myself (cheesey, i know, but it is true!) i have been wanting to scrap something like this for a while so here it is! i also wanted to add the marilyn quote 1. because i love her and 2. because the beginning part applied to me and the ending didn't. now, it is the other way around.

i am ME (2)
here is a closeup of the "title". for this project i used paper from the immortal love stack. was going to use rockstar but the colors needed to be darker and more "serious" :) hope you like!

Something old, Something new.
This is an altered canvas [my most fave thing to make] for my precious hubby. The pix are copies of old childhood pix. There is a very pale sky-blue scattered all around this project. I did ALOT of painting and the paper [from the DCWV stack Immortal Love] featured as the background [decoupage'd of course!] my hubby picked out! It SO was NOT my first choice [I had WANTED to use some of my Lost & found stacks]! The hubby loved it tho... and so I think I made it work! =] I hope so anyways! The something I *borrowed* was the quote that says... *There is no other love like the love for a brother. There is no other love like the love for a brother.* <3 The new beginning... is a very personal one for my hubby one that started with a great tragedy. You see, the smallest boi in these old pix, is his younger brother Michael. My hubby lost him to death back in Oct. 2011. He was 25, and had a beautiful future ahead of him... The dark haired boi for a LONG time my hubby did not like even tho they were raised up together as step brothers for years. Both lost a baby brother, Michael and both loved him dearly. Through this loss... if any good thing has came out of it, it is that my hubby and the dark haired child bonded. Both grown men now... consider one another a brother! There are other details but that is the short version. God's grace is amazing... <3 I pray that the healing can be expedited for the whole family. I will be hanging this canvas with chains... and although it looks complete to me, it doesn't feel complete!!! I feel like something else is needed? = / Anyways Thank you for looking and hope you like it! <3

New Beginnings
Something old--Hand Mirror Something new--Ribbons Something borrowed--YOUR reflection Something Blue--Spiral Paper Roses I would love to share the story of this creation with you: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/beginnings/

New Beginnings
Something old--Hand Mirror Something new--Ribbons Something borrowed--YOUR reflection Something Blue--Spiral Paper Roses I would love to share the story of this creation with you: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/beginnings/

reuse and recycle layout
i based my entire project on this month's theme and did a layout honoring the environment. i do not have any pics yet but once a nice day comes around am hoping to go take pics with some pretty trees! the reused/recycled parts are the magazine clipping, the bottle cap, and the paper used from the "green stack" which is 70% recycled paper.

reuse and recycle layout - magazine clipped motto
this is one of the recycled items in my layout - a piece from a magaizine. i love this motto!

reuse and recycle layout - bottle cap
another reused piece - a bottle cap! i embossed it and then stamped it before it set. and when i heated the powder it smelled like rootbeer! :)

Beautiful Tag
This was a CHALLENGE for sure!!! The items that were re-cycled, were Soda can tabs for the corset lacing, the tulle that was used at the top of the tag, and the chip board used to make the tag itself was recycled from a hot pocket box!!! Also the mirror butterfly behind the Marilyn pic was broken... instead of throwing it out I camouflaged the brokenness behind elements! Hope you all like it!!

from plastic package wrapping
from plastic package wrapping

to Baby Rattle (shaker card)
to Baby Rattle (like a shaker card)

"i'm so lucky" cards
i really wanted to express thanks to my mom and stepdad as well as my boyfriend so i used our project as an opportunity to make them cards. i got to use my new embossing folder and my new distressing inks which i cannot get enough of! i just made my first rosette a day before making these cards and i am in love with them!

"i'm so lucky" cards (2)
i printed a sentiment and adhered to the inside and also wrote in each card. i am so thankful for these people and had to tell them how lucky i am that they are in my life!

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I titled this page Lucky Days instead of *Oh Lucky Day*... because looking at this pic, I realized that everyday you are loved is a lucky day! <3 I used Pink Paislee's Daily Junque collection. I debossed the fram and embossed my the paper bow with my cuttlebug. =] I also wanted to remind my self to be grateful SO I added that to the banner pieces under the bow! Hope you all like and I can't wait to see ALL your lovely creations! =]

Oh Lucky Day!
more info on my blog http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/happy-st-patty-day/

It's Your Lucky Day!
I used embossing powder on the edges of the rosette. My three colors were red, green & gold. The pot of gold is from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.

Steam Punk New Year Party Hat
See more detail here: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/hatty-year/

2012 hat
My hubby in the party hat I made for our 11th challenge! <3 He is soooo awesome... he was not asleep! LOL

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girly new year hat
i miss flowers and butterflies during the long drab winter so thought that would be a great theme for my new year hat!

girly new year hat 2
i used 3 different black and white patterned papers (squares, music notes, numbers) plus some silver and two reds. i cut the flowers from my sizzix and the butterflies are from punches (one brand new from christmas!) i also got to use tattered angels glimmer mist for the first time - i got some of that for christmas too!

New Year Hat
I made a home decor wall decoration using the "Celebrate with Flourish" Cricut cartridge. I accented the hat with Silver Stickles! Happy New Year!

Vinatge Christmas Bow
This was basically a prototype for what I am thinking of putting on my presents this year... I love this paper! These colors are not my thing tho! LOL I got this idea from a tutorial on youtube... except for mine... I used a pine cone for the center! Hope everyone has a VERY blest Christmas. Thank you for looking. <3

vintage santa tag
i am going to make multiple of these but time caught me by surprise so i took a pic of my first one to post. there are green jewels in the bottom left corner and the inking on the edge of the white tag is a gold shimmer. can you tell that is a pine cone sticking up?

vintage santa tag 2
it may be a little easier to see the pine cone and sparkles in this picture

Vintage Holiday Tag
I used a red tag misted with Glimmer Mist along with some stickers on foam dots. The pine cones are on the stickers and the sparkle is from the Glimmer Mist. Happy Holidays!

Vintage Holiday--Ornament
I created this square cone ornament out of vintage style paper and decorated it with paper pine cones speckled in sparkly sap!

Wreath of Gratitude
Look closely and you will see plaid paper in the pumpkins and swirls on the light colored oak leaves. There is a layering in the pumpkins and squash as well as layering of all the leaves. I asked my kids to tell me why they are thankful for their grandparents. If I was not so behind, I would have had the kids write on the leaves. My mom is going to freak!!

Fall Card
I am grateful for the seasons on this wonderful Earth. They guide us through life and remind us to take time to enjoy our surroundings.

so grateful
it is kind of hard to see the plaid and swirls...they are on the strips of paper behind the biggest pic. i used old flowers from an arrangement my grandma had on her table when i was little. i <3 the colors! when thinking of gratitude i immediately think of my boyfriend! he is amazing and wonderful. i am a little crazy and moody (i am a cancer, after all) and he is always so understanding and supportive of me.

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this was a little something for a friend

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this is for a very special friend and i am thankful that she has fought cancer and is still with us. x

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halloween paper bag album cover
i decided to make a halloween paper bag album! each page features a quote from someone i really like - dean koontz, edgar allan poe, shakespeare, and a few others :)

pages 1 & 2


pages 3 & 4
the little tags on the bottom slip behind the green piece of paper with the ghost on it.

pages 5 & 6


pages 7 & 8
again, the tags slide behind the purple piece. i love this quote from stanley kubrick and i really love that paper on the last page!

inserts
these are the inserts that go in the openings of the bags throughout the album. i could not find a good place for stitching and realized an insert would be a great place! i used my sew easy stitch piercer for different stitches.

Brooklyn's Treat Tubes
I think I have all the bases covered! =] I had paper with stripes and dots in my stash! lol YAY! STASH!! lol I watched a tutorial on these last week and LOVED 'em. They are very simple, and seeing as how I need 22 of 'em .... simple is GREAT! I hope my lil' man's class loves 'em! Thanx for looking lovlies and God bless!


I made the creation a tag! Not too spooky (we don't do halloween) unless you think a cloudy full moon and black cats are spooky! I used background paper to address the stripes and dots. I had to forgo the stitching as I could figure out how to work it in. I thought I might go around the tag's border, but I inked it instead.


I made the creation a tag! Not too spooky (we don't do halloween) unless you think a cloudy full moon and black cats are spooky! I used background paper to address the stripes and dots. I had to forgo the stitching as I could figure out how to work it in. I thought I might go around the tag's border, but I inked it instead.

Spooky Project - #8
I used polka dot & striped paper and scored it into accordion folds and made spirals. I used the ribbon to make it into a wall hanging. The stitches are on Frankenstein's head! The tag is in the middle and screams out "SPOOKY!" This was a fun project to create!

Spooky Project - #8
Close-up of the tag and the spirals. I drew in the stitches for Frankenstein!

Spooky Project - #8
Close-up of the upper half. I love the little Dracula!

Halloween Easel Tag
Halloween Easel Tag

Halloween Easel Tag
Halloween Easel Tag

Halloween Easel Tag
Halloween Easel Tag

Halloween Easel Tag
Halloween Easel Tag

Love is Stronger Than the Grave
This year marks my hubby's and my 11 year anniversary ... not our wedding anniversary but it is the anniversary of our first meeting in person and our love just beginning. <3 I LOVE these verses from The Holy Bible... hopefully you all do too! =] OOOH and I have the most beautiful embellies ... red roses that I planned on using on this! They have went M.I.A.! =[ Kind of annoyed by that. There is red inking tho... hope that's ok. I may still add those roses if I ever find 'em... If I do I will add pix!


Love is Stronger Than the Grave details 1
Close up of the embellies I made using some Tim Holtz and 7 Gypsy goodness! <3 Kissing skelly's and Est. Aug 2000!

Love is Stronger Than the Grave details 2
Closer look at the *Love* title... made using Tim Holtz letter mask and distress crackle paint. <3

Love is Stronger Than the Gravedetails 3
I got these lovlies from Etsy!!! Later I can share some linkage if you like! Thanx for looking and God bless you all! <3

8*8 page
the hooves of the zebra and the "so" are black glitter which is hard to see in the pic. the zebra embellishment (from create a critter) is attached with dots. this is the first of a set 8*8 scrapped pages i am making for a baby book. i am going to do 12 in all - one for each month of a baby's first year. each will feature a different animal.

Victorian Lady
http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com/return-past/

Close Up of Stick Pins


Close Up of Roses
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Victorian Lady Side View


Just Beginning....
This is one of my engagement pictures!







You hold the key to my heart
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folder 1
i am working on a large card order and thought it would be fun to give the cards to my customer in a personalized folder. i embossed glitter hearts on this piece and then added a layered scallop edged embellishment with ribbon and jewels. the "k" is from the cindy loo cart

inside of folder 1
i added a layer of the matching leopard paper to the folder pockets and a little embossed heart stamp to the bottom corner

folder 2
this folder is for my mom. the flower is cut from cindy loo. i added buttons and rafia and jewels to the "s" punchout.

inside of folder 2


Monogram--Get Personal
Hats should be personalized to fit your style. I used a rustic yellow paper and I used fiber as my ribbon. http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/its-little-personal/

Monogram--Get Personal
Hats should be personalized to fit your style--as well as to identify it's owner/ I incorporated the monogram in this selection of hat pins using a complimentary purple paper. http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/its-little-personal/

Christmas Ornaments
I made these ornaments for my Mom and my sister. I colored the ribbon with Copic marker to change the color to match the patterned paper. All of the embellishments are cut out from patterned paper and popped up on foam dots.

Rhilee & Mama
I started out doing digital LO's and decided to give it a go again! =] Not too sure where I got the files I used BUT I love 'em! The pic featured is of my oldest son's GF and her daughter Rhilee. She is a lil heart-stealer! <3 Hope you all like and thanx for looking! This was fun!

Happiness


Detail on embelishment


Title with monogram

You are my "Sunshine"
Hi guys. This is my contriution for project 5. The picture quality is not that great but I hope you get the idea... :)

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Genesis 9:16
My submission for challenge 5 corrected by adding the sun. =]

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I wanted to make something clean and simple but cute. I've been making things that kind of had a vintage or shabby flair SO much recently. I always want to expand my style... not lock it down! SO this is what I made... it will prolly be framed and hang in my house somewhere. <3 I LOVE rainbows! I also love God! =] When I see a rainbow I am reminded of what it says in Gen. 9:16... Not sure rainbows are consider *summer* or not... but they sure look that way to me! I plan on making something featuring the fruits of the holy spirit one day, so that I can be reminded of what I need to be. God bless and have a beautiful weekend!

carefree summer days
i am making an 8x8 scrapbook as a gift so i thought it would be the perfect thing to use for my project. i used my create a critter cart for the sun and inked the edges of him (plus i gave him rosy pink cheeks :)) i also sewed on some buttons for a little something in the corner.

fun ahead!
i was so engrossed in the project and the fact that i had to have at least 5 colors (more challenging than i thought) that when i finished my page i realized there was no sun and no die cut! lol...even so i wanted to post it!!!

2 page scrap book layout
See more here: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/ssssssummer-time/

left page
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right page
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Half Moon Bay - Mother's Day 2010 #1
I used a kit from the Storytellers Club and added more embellishments to it. I added the die cut sun and used Stickles and Liquid Pearls to enhance the colors.

Half Moon Bay - Mother's Day 2010 #2
Another page from the Storytellers Club kit. I added the words from an Echo Park page. The die cut sun is embellished with Gold Stickles.

Half Moon Bay - Mother's Day 2010 #3
Storytellers Club Kit again...I used Frosted Lace Stickles on the circles to resemble sea salt!

Half Moon Day - Mother's Day 2010 #4
Storytellers Club Kit...final page. I added the die cut with the quote. I also outlined "SEA" with Xmas Red Stickles!

The toughest one yet
I made this layout of a cycle race that my husband did. It was a very challenging race and we were very proud of him finishing in a good time :)

Super Dad
A fathersday card for Dad

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i found some fun colorful paper which i distressed with a nail file. i inked the edges of the card itself and then stamped and drew along the top and bottom. i made the "d" glittery cuz i just <3 glitter! the metal is in the top corner - pyramid studs from an old belt of mine that broke :)

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California Scrappin' - Letters on Frame
For the 1st "D", I used Copper Stickles and then went over them with Molasses Smooch Ink to give it a sandpaper effect. For the "A", I went over the chipboard several times with Copic Marker Y28 Lionet Gold & it eventually created a cracked paint effect. For the 2nd ""D", I used Molasses Smooch Ink again. I covered it in one coat and after that dried, I went over it a 2nd time using a dabbing effect to give it a metallic look.

California Scrappin' - Tim Holtz Metallic Embellishments
For the metal elements, I used several from Tim Holtz's Ideaology collection. The clock is from "Timepieces." The clock hands are from "Game Spinners." The gears are from "Sprocket Gears."

California Scrappin' - "DAD" Picture Frame
I chose to do a home decor project. I used a wooden frame from Michaels and covered it in brown cardstock that had some copper glitter scattered on it. I inked the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in 'Walnut Stain." I took the chipboard letters from my stash of Colorbok letters and altered them in various ways (see next photo for details.) I added the gears and the clock face. I used foam dots to make the clock face stand out & above the gears - see additional photo for exact details of metallic pieces.

Masculine Challenge
A clipboard and can for his nuts for Dad and a smaller clipboard for Dad's Little Helper. This is my first try at Decoupage. I did use a brand name product b/c I wanted it shiny. Otherwise I did try a homemade version and it turn out just fine. I see now that I totally blew off the required elements. Sorry. (I do not not what distressing is anyway.) More info on my blog: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/manly-decoupag…-that-oxymoron/

My mini box...
I took a $1.00 wooden box from Michaels and decopaged it then decided since this IS a giftbox I'make the gift too! A coaster mini! My very first one to be exact! I like how it turned out. Hope you all will too!

My mini box...
Another view of the box and mini!

Explosion Box Side
Six sided box

Explosion Box Top
Six sided box

Explosion Box Open
with tea cup gift inside

Explosion Box Graduation Hat
4 sided box

Explosion Box Graduation Hat
4 sided--open view

birthday gift baggies
my nieces and nephews birthdays are all within 2 months of each other and they all live far from me so i decided to make personalized gift bags for each of them that i can easily fill and send. i still have 1 more to make for brycen which will match the one in the center. they are approximately 4in wide, 5in deep, and 1 1/2inchs from front to back - perfect for stickers, small toys, pencils, and candy!

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My submission for the first project. *Blest Not Just Lucky*... I think I have ALL bases covered here... tho I do not think any glitter is showing up on the pic. =/ I did some journaling and cut it in strips... inked the edges, and for texture crumpled them up. =] I really LOVE the pic and am pleased with how this turned out! Hope you all like it too!

Treat Box/Krista
Treat Box

Card/Krista
6 X 4.5

Sana
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st. patrick's day card
my card is made from textured paper and i used double sided tape to add the glitter. the brad in the flower is also glittered and the stamping is on the lower right corner and inside.

Adorable you.
I know this doesn't have LOADS of flowers... but I made most of them myself and really like the end result! Hope you all do too! <3

Seed Packet Pocket
A May Day Project for Adults or the Kids See more and a video tutorial at http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/april-showers-bring-may-flowersmay-day-basket-ideas/

May Day "Bag"
Make the bag and the paper flowers See more and a video tutorial at http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/april-showers-bring-may-flowersmay-day-basket-ideas/

Mini Flower Pot
A Simple May Day Project for the Kids See more and a video tutorial at http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/april-showers-bring-may-flowersmay-day-basket-ideas/

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flower bouquet
i used my sizzex and a variety of patterned paper to make layered flowers. then i attached buttons with wire and inserted the wire into green straws for the stems. i placed my bouquet in a decorated soda bottle filled with clear easter basket grass (for water) :)

flower close up
close up of the flowers