I Brake For Challenges / I Brake For Stamps

Another challenge opened yesterday at I Brake For Challenges! The theme is Grunge / Shabby Chic / Distressed, so head over to I Brake For Challenges blog and join the fun!

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See you there!

Regan

Back to School with Papercraft Star / I Brake For Stamps

Hi! First off I would like to welcome the newest members of our Papercraft Star design team, Anitra and Jennifer! I look forward to getting to know you and working with you at PCS. Please visit the blogs of these talented ladies and give them a warm welcome.

It is Back to School at Papercraft Star! Your challenge this week is to create a project with a back to school theme and or use the picture as your inspiration.

I used the theme this challenge to create a cute vintage back to school card.

I used the Write Stuff CMSA (card makers series) 4 inch squares for the background of the card. For the chalkboard I used one of the Vintage photo frame backgrounds. Both are from our wonderful permanent sponsor theHouseAcrosstheBay!

I did some machine stitching and some paper piecing to add some interest to the card. The stamp is the Be My Valentine Girl stamp from I Brake For Stamps. 

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I hope you will play along with us this week for the fun Back to School challenge at Papercraft Star!

Thanks for stopping by,

Regan

Supplies:
THATB: 141 CMSA Write Stuff 4 inch squares
Card Stock: Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up!
Pattern Paper: Hittin' the books stack by DCWV and Handmade by K&Company
Ink: Walnut Stain & Tea Dye distress inks by Ranger
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Blush Blossom, Really Rust and More Mustard stampin' write markers by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Be My Valentine Girl by I Brake For Stamps
Tools: Sewing machine
Other: Pilot CHOOSE white gel pen, book pages, scallop scissors, jute and brad.

Home Sweet Home - Papercraft Star / I Brake For Stamps

Happy Wednesday! Today challenge 58 opens at Papercraft Star which just happens to be a photo inspiration challenge!

Photo Credit: the boo & the boy

I just love this photo! The colors are super fab and I love the window frame, so I decided to create a card using those things as my inspiration. I used the 1 X 2 fabric dominoes digi sheet from theHouseAcrosstheBay to add the perfect patterns and colors to my card for the inside of the "window frame."

I used a background stamp from the ATC #1 stamp sheet from I Brake For Stamps on the base of the card. I painted a mustard colored card stock with tattered rose distress crackle paint, along with some misting and inking, to give the "window frame" a weathered wood appearance.

I added a punched bird and branches, crochet flower with vintage button and a tag with a stamped sentiment to finish off my card. I punched the bird out of a digi print (Write Stuff ATC) from theHouseAcrosstheBay.

I hope you enjoyed my project today. Come play along with us at Papercraft Star!

Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off your order!

Thanks for stopping by,

Regan

Supplies:

THATB: 093 1X2 Fabric Dominoes and 031 Write Stuff ATC

Card Stock: More Mustard & Very Vanilla by Stampin' Up!

Ink: Walnut Stain, Fired Brick, Tea Dye & Wild Honey distress inks by Ranger, River Rock and Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: ATC #1 by I Brake For Stamps and Outdoor Fun by Fiskars

Tools: Bird punch by Stampin' Up!, hot glue gun and heat gun

Other: Tattered Rose distress crackle paint by Ranger, vintage button, crochet flower, coffee shop & harvest orange glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, and Jute 

Friendship - Scrapping Everyday Miracles

Hi! Today is Challenge 6 over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles. The topic for the challenge this week is Friendship that goes the distance.


It is in our friendships that we often find so many miracles and blessings.  We all have people in our lives who come and go, but there are those who stay close no matter what happens.  Create a page focusing on the blessing of a friendship that has gone the distance.  It can be a friend you've known since high school, or someone you've worked with, a neighbor you’ve known for years, or a friend you've met online!  Someone who has been there for you through thick and thin.  Share what makes the friendship so special that you're thankful to God for bringing them into your life.

Scrap Twist:  use a layered title and add something thick and something thin on the layout.

I am lucky enough to have a couple of wonderful best friends. I am very blessed to have both in my life. I decided to focus on the friend I have known for the longest. We have been friends for 20 years, so I wanted to create a layout dedicated to our friendship.

As SEM's August Guest Designer I was able to use some sponsor product from Tattered Inspirations! I loved playing with the beautiful kit I was sent from them. The crochet lace & doily, stick pin, buttons and book page are all from the kit I received. I even used the ribbon that the kit was tied with! I made the satin lollipop flower for this layout.

I cut the title out on my neglected Cricut using the Paisley cartridge and I did some hidden journaling on a vintage index card I received in a ephemera kit from Yolanda!

I had a fun time creating this layout and it was nice to honor such a wonderful friendship!

I hope you will join us at Scrapping Everyday Miracles!

Thank you for stopping by,

Regan

Supplies:

Pattern Paper: The Rustic Stack and Linens & Lace stack by DCWV

Ink: Walnut Stain distress ink by Ranger and a fine tip permanent marker by Sharpie (acid free)

Stamps: ATC #1 by I Brake For Stamps (use coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout and save 10% off your order!)

Tools: Cricut and Paisley cartridge 

Other: Vintage Kit from Tattered Inspirations, Glossy Accents by Inkssentials, foam tap, vintage index card, library clip by Stampin' Up!, Prima rosette, handmade flower, scor-tape, and Fall Breeze glimmer mist by Tattered Angels.

Back to School - I Brake For Challenges

Hi there! Yesterday the Back to School challenge opened at I Brake for Challenges. I Brake for Challenges is a challenge blog hosted by I Brake For Stamps (IBFS). 

For this challenge I used my all time favorite stamp from IBFS, Be My Valentine Girl, along with the number stamp from the ATC #1 stamp sheet.

I used pattern papers from two school stacks by DCWV, some vintage trim and a white gel pen to set the theme and feel for the card. I had to paper piece the little girls' dress of course!

Please come play along with us at I Brake For Challenges! For more inspiration, visit the I Brake For Stamps Blog. I hope you enjoyed my project today! 

Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout to save 10% off your order!!

I appreciate the time you take to leave a comment, thank you!

Thank you for stopping by,

Regan

Supplies:

Card Stock: Really Rust by Stampin' Up!

Pattern Paper: The Grade School and The Hittin' the Books stacks by DCWV and Handmade collection by K&Company

Ink: Tea Dye & Walnut Stain by Ranger and Basic Black by Stampin' Up!

Markers: Blush Blossom, Barely Banana, So Saffron and Creamy Caramel by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Be My Valentine Girl and ATC #1 by I Brake For Stamps

Tools: Spiral punch and Distressing tool by Stampin' Up!

Other: White gel pen by Pilot CHOOSE

I Brake For Stamps - Cute as a Pumpkin

Hi There! I am back with another project for I Brake For Stamps! Today I am sharing a cute Halloween card featuring one of the stamps from the Costume Bears collection by Rick St. Dennis. This set is so adorable which made it super fun and easy to use!

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I used the June 21st Sketch over at Sassy Lil' Card Sketches to make this card.

I used the Pumpkin Costume Bear for this card, isn't he cute!?

I colored him using my Stampin' Write markers by Stampin' Up! You can find a complete supply list below.

Such a super simple and fun card to make. I hope you have a wonderful week! Thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.

I am being announced as the guest designer over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles today, I hope you will stop by and check them out! :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Regan

Get the Look:

Card Base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (fold in half)

Black PP: 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches

Orange PP: 3/8 inch x 5 7/16

Pumpkin PP: 1 1/16 x 5 1/4 inches

Vanilla CS (banner): 1/2 x 3 14 inches

       Piece together placing the black pp slightly over pumpkin pp leaving an even border on card base, then adhere orange pp strip to cover seam. Pop image up using foam tap adding banner before adhering the image down.

Supplies:

June 21st Sketch by Sassy Lil' Card Sketches

card stock: Lavender Lace by Stampin' Up! and Vanilla

patterned paper: Stampin' Up!

stamps: Pumpkin Costume Bear by Rick St. Dennis (I Brake For Stamps) and Cute as a Pumpkin by Studio G

ink: Basic Black & Lavender Lace pads by Stampin' Up! and Stampin' Write Markers in Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Green Galore and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up!

Elegant Baby Cards - Papercraft Star & I Brake For Stamps

Hi! I hope you all enjoyed the fun Papercraft Star blog hop we hosted last week, I know I did!! This week PCS is back with a fun photo inspiration challenge for you!

Challenge 52

Photo Credit: Gerrendenny Lane

This week I was really inspired by the Black, White and Orange in the inspiration photo, so I chose to use that color combo on my cards.

I used the Antique Buggy, Train a Child and Doily stamps from I Brake For Stamps on my cards as well. Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout to save 10% off your order!

I did some heat embossing, emboss resist and misting to get this look. I really like the way they turned out and I hope you do as well!

You have from today until 9:00 PM EST Sunday July 9th to submit your entries for this challenge. Just head over to the Papercraft blog and link you project up!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Pour your 'ART' out!

Regan

Supply List: 

Card Stock: Whisper White and Basic Black by Stampin' Up!

Ink: Versamark

Stamps: Antique Buggy, Doily and Train a Child by I Brake For Stamps

Tools: Heat gun

Other: White and Black embossing powder by Martha Stewart, Seam binding in black & white, and Harvest Orange glimmer mist by Tattered Angels

'MOO'-arvelous!! - I Brake For Stamps

Hi all, I wanted to share a fun and 'MOO'-rrific card with you today!

When I saw the Tina Mae cow stamp, at I Brake For Stamps, I had to have her! She is too stinkin' cute and with all the stinky cows in our area I knew she would get some stamping time for sure!

Here is what I came up with...

I used the Doily stamp to create my own patterned paper on the base of my card and used Tina Mae as my main image. I did some matting, coloring and added some twine and the card was finished. Super easy and super cute!

Remember to use my coupon code SAVE10REGAN when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off your order at checkout!

Thank you for stopping by!

Remember to Pour your 'ART' out!

Regan

Supply List:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black and Only Orange by Stampin' Up!

Ink: Basic Black by Stampin' Up!

Markers: Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence, and Only Orange by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Tina Mae and Doily by I Brake For Stamps

Tools: Paint brush

Other: Water and Hemp twine

Sew Sweet - I Brake For Challenges!

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Hi! I have another fun card to share with you using the Be My Valentine Girl Stamp from I Brake For Stamps. I'm telling you, this stamp is a must have! This card was created for the Clothing Inspiration challenge using the inspiration photo at the I Brake For Challenges blog.

This card was so much fun to make because I played with so many techniques and textures! I layered, paper pieced, machine stitched and colored! I love the way the card turned out and I hope you do too!

Head over to the I Brake For Challenges blog to find inspiration and take part in our weekly challenges! There may be prizes involved! :)

Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off your order at checkout!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Regan

Supply List for Sew Sweet Card

Card stock:  Stampin' Up! (Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White) 

Patterned Paper:  Heidi Grace (cheerful bee) and Making Memories (Big Kids Boy) 

Girl Stamp:  I Brake For Stamps (Be My Valentine Girl)  

Pattern Stamp: Stampin' Up! (Pattern Pieces) 

Ink:  Stampin' Up! (Basic Black) 

Markers:  Stampin' Up! (Blush Blossom, So Saffron and Barely Banana) 

Ribbon: Tape Measure (Michael's) 

Button: Unknown

Stitching: Kenmore sewing machine and Coats & Clark thread (Khaki machine quilting and crafts) 

Distress tool: Stampin' Up!

Measure Up!

Card Base: 4 1/4 X 11 inches (fold at 5 1/2)

1st mat: 4 1/8 X 5 3/8 inches

2nd mat: 3 1/4 X 4 1/2 inches

3rd mat: 3 X 4 1/4 inches

1st strip: 1 X 4 1/8 inches - 2

2nd strip: 7/8 X 4 1/8 inches - 2

Birthday Girl - Unscripted Sketches & I Brake For Stamps

It's time for Sketch it Saturday at Unscripted Sketches! I combined this weeks sketch with my design team project for I Brake For Stamps to create a cute and fun birthday card.

The sketch this week...

There is also a piggy back challenge this week and it is a color challenge.

I used the stamp from I Brake For Stamps called Be My Valentine Girl to create this birthday card. It is one of my favs!! I did some paper piecing and fussy cutting to get the look.

Here is a little more detail from the side.

I think it turned out so super cute!!

Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off your order at checkout!

I look forward to seeing the entries you post for this challenge at Unscripted Sketches!

I hope you were inspired to create today!

Thank you for stopping by,

Regan

Supply List:

card stock: Lavender Lace and Whisper White by Stampin' Up!

patterned paper: Tan paper is unknown (scrap box), All About Girls stack, Mango Frost stack and the Bon Voyage Travel stack by DCWV

stamp(s): Be My Valentine Girl by I Brake For Stamps, Balloon by Studio G, and Birthday Whimsy set by Stampin' Up!

ink: Chocolate Chip and Gable Green by Stampin' Up!, Blush blossom and Barely Banana stampin' write markers by Stampin' Up!, and Wild Honey and Fired Brick distress ink by Ranger.

tools: Scissors, BigKick and Lots Of Tags die set by Stampin' Up!

Other: Green polka dot ribbon, glossy accents by Inkssentials, string from a shipping tag, glue dot, and Scotch foam tape.

I Brake For Stamps - Flag Day

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Hi all! Today is Flag Day here in the US. If you would like to know more about Flag Day, visit HERE.

In honor of flag day I thought I would create a card using some flag printed paper and the Be My Valentine Girl stamp by I Brake For Stamps. Here is what I came up with...

I used some vintage book page to add some fun interest to the card. 

The Be My Valentine Girl stamp is one of my favorite stamps from I Brake For Stamps! I have found so many uses for her. Stop back by on Saturday to see how else you can use this little cutie!

When shopping I Brake For Stamps, remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN to save 10% off your order at checkout!!!

Also, I Brake For Stamps has launched the I Brake For Challenges Blog! Come join us for challenges, inspiration and prizes!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Regan

Supply List:

Card Stock: Night of Navy and Very Vanilla by Stampin' Up!

Patterned Paper: Flag paper - unknown

Stamps: Be My Valentine Girl by I Brake For Stamps

Ink: Walnut Stain by Ranger and Stampin' write markers by Stampin' Up! in Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa and Ruby Red

Other: Vintage book page and foam tape

Nontraditional Baby Girl Mini Album

I have yet another mini album to share with you! This mini is for a baby girl, it measures 5 X 7 and holds 16-20 photos. I stepped out of my box a little on this one and used purple and nontraditional papers. I did zigzag stitching on all of the photo mats and on a couple other places throughout the album.

I used the Little Girls stamp from I Brake For Stamps on a vellum tag in this album to add a fun element!

You will find photos and the video below.

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Thank you for stopping by today,
Regan

Junk Mini Album

(If you are looking for my post for Papercraft Star, please scroll down to the post below. Thank you!)

Hi, so I have a mini album to share with you... a junk mini if you will. I made this mini album completely out of scraps. I was inspired by Mystele at littleglimpses on YouTube.

To see the complete album in detail see the videos below or visit my YouTube channel.

Part One


Part Two



Here are some photos of the mini album.

I used the Helen Keller stamp from I Brake For Stamps on a tag in this album.
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I had such a fun time creating this mini album. I had complete freedom and I think it turned out beautiful. What a great way to use your scraps!

Thank you for all your inspiration Mystele!

I also have a baby boy mini album to share in the video HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!

Regan

Birthday Fun - I Brake For Stamps

Hi, I hope that you all had a great week. It's Friday and that means it is almost the weekend... WooHOO!

Today I have a couple of projects to share with you for I Brake For Stamps. For my projects today I used the new Rick St. Dennis stamps, Birthday Bear and Clown Bear.

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For my first project and created a clean and simple birthday card using the Birthday Bear Stamp.

For my next project, I created a cute little pocket card to give to that special birthday girl or boy in your life. It is complete with stamped images and crayons for the birthday girl/boy to enjoy!

For this pocket I used both the Birthday Bear and the Clown Bear stamps by Rick St. Dennis.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. Remember to shop I Brake For Stamps with coupon code SAVE10REGAN!

I appreciate your comments! :)

Have a great weekend friends!

Regan

Girl Talk - Such a Girl Thing!

Hi There!! Today I have a fun layout to share with you using the Girl Thing stamp from I Brake For Stamps! I can't stop using the boy thing and girl thing stamps, I just love them if you couldn't tell! For this layout I used an 8 1/2 X 11 sketch from the May 2011 PageMaps and adjusted it to work for a 12 X 12 layout

I stamped the girl thing sentiment on a piece of patterned paper and then used a speech bubble Thicker from Tiara Accents as a frame. I think it turned out too cute!

I got out my sewing machine to add some stitching to the fun banners and I did some fun faux stitching and doodling around the edge of the page to add more interest.

Remember to use coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off you purchase!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my layout inspired you to scrap today!
Regan

Get The Look:
Photos - 3 3/4 X 5 5/8
Base - kraft 12 X 12
Hounds tooth - 8 1/2 X 7
Banners - 1 X 1 3/4
Journal lines - 1/2 inch by varied

Supply List:
Card Stock: Kraft by The Paper Studio and Very Vanilla by Stampin' Up!
Patterned Paper: the All About Girls and Mango Frost stacks by DCWV
Stamp(s): Girl Thing by I Brake For Things
Ink: Walnut Stain and Tumbled Glass distress inks by Ranger, ZIG Millennium pure black journal pen, White Pilot Choose gel pen, purple gel pen, and purple glitter gel pen
Tools: Sewing Machine, scissors
Other: Tiara Accent Thickers, Sticky Doos by The Paper Studio, Spring Fling shimmer alpha stickers by Making Memories

Boy Thing - I Brake For Stamps

Hi all! Today I have a fun project to share with you using the fabulous stamps from I Brake For Stamps! I used the Boy Thing and Numbers Background stamps to make this cute little sports mini album! It would be cute to use the Girl Thing Stamp to create the same project!

I used the Boy Thing stamp on the cover of the mini album as my title.

I used the Numbers Background stamp on the cream page below as well as on the back cover. It worked perfectly with the theme of this album.

I cut images from the collection to use as embellishments as well as some stickers.

I hope you enjoyed my project today. For more inspiration, please visit the I Brake For Stamps Blog.

Remember to use my coupon code SAVE10REGAN at checkout when shopping I Brake For Stamps to save 10% off your order.

Thank you for stopping by!
Regan
Supply List:
Patterned Paper: Peter Horjus Sports Mat Pad by K&Company
Stamps: Boy Thing and Numbers Background by I Brake For Stamps
Ink: Walnut Stain distress ink by Ranger and Chocolate Chip Craft ink by Stampin' Up!
Tools: BigKick, Sytled Labels Tim Holtz die, scallop square die, Filmstrip die, craft knife and glass mat
Other: 2 - 1/2 inch binding rings, Star chipboard piece by Stampin' Up!, sports stickers, alpha stickers (phrases) Toy Box collection by Crate Paper and 5 square coasters.