Royal Scrapbooking Club©: Cards... : Christmas Cards I've  never thought about making Christmas cards until I went to a crop and saw a card-making assembly line. Fro...

Christmas Cards I've  never thought about making Christmas cards until I went to a crop and saw a card-making assembly line. From that moment, I began looking at handmade scrapbooking and card sites. So, guess what I’m doing…You got it. I’m making my own Christmas Cards. Because I have so much printed Christmas cardstock, I’m going to make 6 of each pattern and color. Because I like nontraditional colors, you may not see too much red and green.  Getting started... This is my first attempt at handmade cards. I  relied   heavily  on Cricut cuts and punches. "Trial and Error" are the key words for this project.  Cartridge used: Winter Frolic Punch used: Creative Memories  Stamp used: Recollections Printed Cardstock: DCWV Solid Cardstock:  Various Ribbon used: American Crafts rhinestones: Paper Studio Glitter glue: Sticlkes and Recollections One thing I noticed while making the die cuts, (in order to get the d...

Royal Scrapbooking Club©: Did you make Halloween Cards for your Coworkers? : One of my coworkers took lots of time , money and loving care to make these cards. The colors are more vibrant than they look. ...

One of my coworkers took lots of time , money and loving care to make these cards. The colors are more vibrant than they look.

I'm not a fan; but if you are, have fun and be safe. I've got so much to pack for the Royal Scrap Club Fall Crop & Retreat; so to all of the trick or treaters; I got you next year.

Royal Scrapbooking Club©: Late Night Inspiration So, It's after 11pm and I... : Late Night Inspiration   So, It's after 11pm and I'm still awake. You may be thinking, ummm, it's not late....

Late Night Inspiration   So, It's after 11pm and I'm still awake. You may be thinking, ummm, it's not late. But if you know me, then you know that I'm usually tucked in by 9pm (unless it's Thursday night). I'm up thinking about the upcoming RSC Fall Crop & Retreat . Even though we have a plan in place, I'm still brainstorming. What's that all about? So I decided to work on an "I Can Alter That" activity. So we start with the LifeWay VBS tote.  Supplies needed: Black Acrylic paint, Mod Podge, foam brushes, 3-5 sheets of 12x12 paper, a bone folder and embellishments. Paint one side of the tote;  from the edges about 2 inches: wait about 20 minutes for side A to dry; turn the tote over and paint the side B. While waiting for the paint to dry, you can measure and cut your paper. Cut a half moon from your top ends of your 12x12 paper or use a wide corner punch. Cut the corners from 2 sheets ...