Lyric Paper Bag Mini

I love music!

I love good music... and I love Prima's new collection... Lyric!

This collection with all

 it's collage patterns, was perfect for making a paper bag mini album with the 12 x 12 inch sheets. 

If you frequent

my blog, you'll remember that this mini takes only two small paper bags... I get mine at Michaels. You can see how it's done here.

Each time I make

one of these, I do it slightly different... adding more photo or journaling spots.

I understand why

crafters who make mini albums get hooked on them. There are so many variations to each style, and dozens of styles to try.

A Prima Lyric

music note metal paper clip.

A tag with a wide

eyelet from We Are Memory Keepers and a bit of pink tulle.

Back cover.

The bauble was a Recollection's clearance item I got at Michael's a couple years ago. I bought several packages, but am now down to the final few pieces. How I would love to have gotten more of these beauties.

I fussy cut the bird

cage and popped it up with 3-D foam adhesive.

The clock and black 

flower are by Prima and the white blossom topping it is from I Am Roses. They're adhered to a tri-pocket holding two tags. The roses at the bottom left were fussy cut and added to that pocket.

The flowers on the cover

are all from I Am Roses, the smokey bling is Recollections, the mini binder clip is from Staples, and the Distress Ink is Black Soot.

The weather here has

taken a drastic change (again). The Penmaker and I drove down to the grocery store and discovered we were way under dressed when we got out of the car and noticed everyone in coats. There's a frost warning for tonight which means all the flowers we planted will need to be covered. Who would have thought that would happen? 

Take care, friends, and have a happy weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

2nd Anniversary

Can it be?

Our baby boy and his wife have been married for two years already? No... I can hardly believe that, but it's true! So I took some special care and made them this card...

I pulled out my 

Prima Lyric papers that were restocked this week (here), and my KaiserCraft 6.5" Timeless paper pad. Wow, these two went perfect together... don't you think so? The base and mats are Recollections kraft cardstock along with some white textured. All is sponged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The paper doily is a 4" French Lace... I used half.

The calendar pocket

is by Studio Calico. I circled the date in pencil and glued on an Idea-ology Mini Numeral that I painted with a mix of Tarnished Brass and Vintage Photo Distress Stains. I added another layer of the Timeless paper, then put two regular sized eyelets (bought at Scrapdoodles) in the holes at the top and tied with 1/8" black ribbon. Tucked in two Alterations Mini Tickets cut from the Lyric "Overture" sheet. The pocket is popped up with 3-D foam adhesive. The flowers and leaves are all from I Am Roses.

Lots to do today,

so I'll be off. Have a fantastic Wednesday friends.

I'm linking my card up at:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Happy And Safe At Home

Hi, sweet friends!

The Penmaker and I got back home last evening, safe and happy. I mean that sincerely, as we were listening to the radio on our way, and praying for the dear folk in Oklahoma. My heart goes out to those who no longer have a home to go back to, or worse, their loved ones. We are so very blessed in that everything was as we left it when we pulled into the driveway.

The penturners gathering

was much more than I anticipated. It was great fun, along with being a marvelous learning experience for us. In some ways, it was reminiscent of the Civil War seminars where I sold my books, when I had my business... only pens. 

See that big smile!

I had one too, because as we pulled into the parking area, I noticed a Michaels two doors down.

Here are a few pictures of us someone took when I was unaware.

It's funny, but

I always thought I smiled a lot. I can see now, I really need to improve on that skill.

Our second day

consisted of classes and of course, shopped for more pen supplies.

I think men love 

shopping for their supplies as much as we women do.

All in all, a very

pleasant experience, very worthwhile, and I will certainly go again when the Penmaker plans another trip.

We took that side

trip to Fredericksburg, and visited Scrapdoodles again. Unfortunately, I had bought so much the first time there, I didn't find anything else new I wanted, so I just restocked the papers and eyelets I had used last week. I had I fun time talking with the two ladies that were working that day, and got to show them some of my projects that I had taken along. I LOVE that store... wish it was closer.

We also swung

by Surplus City (see posts here, here and here). It was two years ago that we had visited that store and I really was anxious to return for more lace. This is what I bought along with the papers from Scrapdoodles...

I know there are

a lot of photos here, but I feel very animated and gabby today (probably from the amount of coffee we consumed the last few days).

I'm glad to be back

in my studio today to create and I'm so very happy to have you to talk with... I love you guys! You're the best... can't wait to visit you and see what you've been up to!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Hope Chest Card

Hi dear friends!

The other day I

was playing around with the new Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection I bought when we were in Virginia, and created this card. It really isn't what I had intended to make... just kept thinking of some things to try and liked how it was looking.

 I started with a Recollections 

kraft cardstock base and put on two mats of Core'dinations Kraft-Core from the Nostalgic collection. Topped those with a Alterations Vintage Doily cut from ivory cardstock. I picked up a scrap of the Hope Chest paper left over from Sarah's birthday card I made a few days ago. Punched it and added regular size eyelets... then laced them with some thin turquoise organza ribbon. Next I made a pocket with the Alterations Pocket envelope, altering it slightly by cutting the top flap off in order to keep the pocket open. Punched it also, put on two eyelets and tied on a bow of the same ribbon. Glued on an old Girls Paperie glittered clock charm, and tucked in a piece from the Hope Chest Paper Goods pack. I gave this an eyelet and ribbon adornment too! Then I grabbed up two more of those Paper Goods die cuts, inked them with the same Vintage Photo Distress Ink I had been putting on everything else, and tucked them in behind that laced pieced that I popped up with 3-D foam adhesive.

Now to give it a

few flowers. I reached for the Prima box and the one containing the white I Am Roses blooms and green leaves. While I was at it, I thought I would add a couple Dear Lizzy metal rose brads... love those things!

To finish it off,

I glued on two Momenta metal corners.

As per my usual,

I left the tag blank until I decide where this card is going and what sentiment will be appropriate. I'll tell you... this is one heavy card!

We are off on another

trip this weekend. The Penmaker decided we needed to attend the Mid-Atlantic Penturner's Gathering near Richmond, Virginia. Since this isn't that far from Fredericksburg and the Scrapdoodles shop, I heartily agreed... if we could make a slight side trip. So there may be some scrappy shopping in my future.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Joy

Hi friends! I'm here

today to show you the card I created for our son's wedding. The base is white textured cardstock. Next is a layer of Orchestra from Prima's Lyric collection. I fussy cut a piece of Prelude and added that next. Edged it all with Black Soot Distress Ink. I fussy cut the clock with Joy from Pacato sheet, and adhered it along with a heart shaped doily. I topped that with a heart cut with Spellbinder's Classic Hearts. Edged it all with lots of I Am Roses white roses, pink rosebuds and Martha Stewart punched oak leaves. I dabbed Clear Rock Candy Stickles on all the flowers for a bit of sparkle. Three Queen & Company white pearls went in the right corner.

Orchestra

Prelude

Pacato

I printed their

names and the date on my white cardstock before cutting it out. 

The wedding was beautiful

and the happy couple drove off on their honeymoon.... 

and they lived happily ever after!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Birthday Celebration

Hi, sweet blogging friends!

I'm popping back in today to show you that birthday card I made for our dear daughter-in-law.

I followed the

tutorial on the Scrapadabadoo blog here. It was quite simple, but took some time cutting all those different size mats. I'm always on the lookout for a new pattern, and this is one that I'm sure I'll make again.

The papers are

from the Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection. The base is Recollections kraft cardstock along with some in ivory for the mats.

The flowers are from

I Am Roses and Recollection. The resin window and bird are Prima Vintage Trinkets. The Distress Ink is Vintage Photo and the Happy Birthday text is Authentique Diction stickers.

Hope you all have a

great day. I need to run... I have a wedding to attend!

I'm linking up at:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Some Sneak Peeks

Hello friends,

and welcome to my busy, busy week! But who isn't, right? 

Today is daughter-in-law Sarah's birthday, tonight we have a wedding dinner and tomorrow our son Seth gets married. I may get some crafting done this morning, but for now I'll just show you a little peek of the birthday and the wedding cards I made...

using Pink Paislee Hope Chest...

made from Prima's Lyric!

I don't want them to see the finished product just yet.

"No Reply Blogger"

Here is some information

about Blogger of which you may not be aware. Merry posted this on her blog here on Sunday, and me being behind, as usual, just read it this morning. When I went to my profile, I found that mind was unchecked. Who knew? I thought this might be a help to someone else, as well.

Hope you all have a great day!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda