Cherry Blossoms Two-Page Scrapbook Spread

 I was playing around with the Japan Blossoms Digital Kit over the weekend and created this two-page scrapbook spread.  It was really simple and quick to complete (after I did all the fussy cutting, lol).

Cherry Blossoms

  

I printed page 45 from the Japan Blossoms Digital Kit and cut out the two top images.  Both images are approximately 7-1/2" x 2-3/4". Images were glued to a 7-3/4" x 3" piece of coordinating cardstock from Stampin'Up! (Flirty Flamingo) and glued to the bottom of each page of the two-page layout.  

I cut the remaining piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock in half and glued one piece to each of the pages to be used as either a journaling spot or to add a photo.

I used a small piece of Flirty Flamingo and cut out Cherry Blossoms with an alphabet die and glued the words on both pages of the spread.

I printed page 85, one sheet of the ephemera provided in the kit, in two different sizes and fussy cut them out.  I glued the flowers randomly over the two pages.

I hope you enjoyed these simple scrapbook pages.  Please leave a comment.  I will draw one name on Friday, August 2nd, and send these pages to that person.

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt -- Week Four, August 28, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 28, 2023

Sweet & Precious Stamp Set                                Countryside Inn 12"x12" Designer Series Paper

Birds Eye View Stamp Set                                   Might Machines

Just My Type Stamp Set                                       2023-2025 In Color Dots

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

 

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt -- Week Four, August 21, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 21, 2023

Creating in Bloom                                        Stazon Ink (Jet Black Pad)

Bling It On                                                    Happy Hedgehogs

Hedgehog Builder Punch                             Color & Contour Stamp Set

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Technique Tuesday -- How to make Shadows for your Dies

It is fantastic when you purchase a set of dies to match your stamp set and every die you can think of comes with the set.  But, what about those times you wish there was ONE more die.  I may have the solution you are looking for!

Circles are common and come in a variety of sizes for layering. And what a blessing they do.  But what about stand-a-lone flowers or alphabets that only come with the one die?  The answer:  MAKE YOUR OWN.  How?  It really is easy, especially if you like to fussy cut.

I cut the following images out using metal dies on Stampin' Up!s Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Item Number 149653.

I then turned the dies over and laid them down on the card stock I wanted to use for the bottom layer (flat side down), lightly drew around them and cut them out.

Now a whole new world opens up using your dies in more than one way.  Play around, get creative and let me know what you think.  Have a great day!

Brenda

Scaventer Hunt

 Scavenger Hunt -- Week Three, August 14, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 14, 2023

Trademark Ownership Statement                    Inked & Tiled Bundle

By My Side Stamp Set                                    Masterfully Made Suite Collection

Timber 3-D Embossing Folder                        Table of Contents

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt -- Week Two, August 7, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

 stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 7, 2023

Fresh as a Daisy 12"x12" Designer Series Paper            Two-Step Stamping

Quiet Meadow Stamp Set                                                Wonderful Thoughts Bundle

Patchwork Pieces Dies                                                     Regals Collection

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

Mini Stamp Camp Meet & Greet

 Mini Stamp Camp Meet & Greet

Date:  Sunday, August 20, 2023, 1:30pm CST

Spaces are currently available for our first ever Mini Stamp Camp Meet & Greet event.  Participants will be making three greeting cards, plus a surprise.  COST:  $10

Contact us via email at:  pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com to save your spot.

Sneak Peak at two of the projects:

  

Interested?  Be sure to email us at the email shown above no later than August 10, 2023.

Scavenger Hunt

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, July 31, 2023

Sara Douglass                                                    Dimensionals

Earthern Textures Bundle                                  Craft Some Memories

Paper Pumpkin                                                   Hey Chuck Bundle

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

FANCY FOLD FRIDAY - July 28, 2023

 Fancy Fold Friday

On the second and fourth Friday each month, we will show different types of Fancy Folds and how to create them.  Be sure to come back on the second and fourth Friday to see the next Fancy Fold and how to make it.  

Materials Need: (Note:  All products used are from Stampin'Up! and can be purchased through Diana's Stampin'Up! Store on the left or your own Stampin'Up! Demonstrator.)

Granny Apple Green Card Stock - Item No: 146990  (2 sheets)     

Basic White Card Stock - Item No: 159276

Paper Trimmer - Item No: 152392

Bone Folder - Item No: 102300

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - No: 110755

GATE FOLD

You will need one sheet of colored card stock for the base (Granny Apple Green or your choice of color), one sheet of Basic White and a Paper Trimmer.

Using your Paper Trimmer, cut one sheet of Granny Apple Green card stock along the 11" edge at 5-1/2 inches, we will only be using one-half of the sheet of card stock.

Score along the 8-1/2" side at 2-1/8" and at 6-3/8" with your Paper Trimmer.

After scoring your card stock, fold the two sides towards the center. Crease the folded edges using the bone folder for a crisp edge.

Using the paper trimmer, cut a 3/4" x 11" section off the second sheet of Granny Apple Green card stock.  This slim piece of paper will be used to create a "belly band" to hold the card closed.

At this time you should have the pieces shown to the left.

We will be attaching the smaller Basic White pieces to each side of the base card and the larger Basic White piece to the center of the base card with the glue of your choice.  

Here is the catch to today's Fancy Fold, we will not be finishing it until next Tuesday, August 1st.  Why?  On the first and third Tuesdays of each month we will be sharing stamping techniques for Technique Tuesday.  I will finish this card on Tuesday using our first stamping technique, sponging.

Be sure to tune in on Tuesday to finish the card and learn about sponging. 

We Are Open

 We are up and running after a rather long delay.  

On July 15th we participated in the Christmas In July Event in Long Beach, MS.  Our booth featured cards  and 3-D projects made with Stampin'Up! products.  We had a blast and were very fortunate to have a good turnout.  Below are a few pictures of our booth and a few of the products we sold.

Our booth looking out at the rest of the vendors:

 We offered greeting cards and various stocking stuffers, teacher appreciation gifts, etc.:

Candy holders, glass nail files, tissue holders, bookmarks, etc.:

We many wonderful people from around the area and some from a fair distance away.  We offered a drawing for a door prize for one lucky entrant.

Yay!  Priscilla won.  Congratulations!

Stay tuned for more and be sure to check out our class schedule.  Contact us via email at:

pelicancraftslongbeach.com.