Kraft Journal Sketch Challenge

Yes it's Monday once again.  I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend.  This week's challenge over at the Kraft Journal is a Sketch.  I love me a good sketch.

For my project I used a Lunch Bag cardstock for my base.  Using patterned papers from First Edition's Floral Pavillion paper pad.  I just love these shabby papers.  They are my new favorite!

Next following the sketch I added three squares of striped paper also from the Floral Pavillion pack which I matted with more of the Lunch Bag Cardstock.  Using some Aqua seam binding I tied a simple bow which I added a layered flower and leaves.  For an added embellishment I tucked an office space chipboard button that I threaded some Natural hemp cord through.  

For the center focal point I stamped a Doily image from Recollections in Crumb Cake ink, that I fussy cut and adhered to the base.  I stamped my sentiment onto a Pearlized Label, that I matted in Rose Red cardstock from SU.  The "Thank You" is from a SU stamp set.  

I hope you give this sketch a try.  For more inspiration please visit The Kraft Journal Blog to see what the other fabulous designers have created for you.  Thank you for stopping by and have a great week!

Anitra

The Kraft Journal Tag Your It

Good Monday morning once again!  There is a fun challenge over at the Kraft Journal this week.

For my project I created a Library Card and Pocket for my tag.  First I printed directly on to the library card using an image from Iralamija shop on Etsy.  I just love the shabby chic images at this Etsy shop.  I then punched the corners with a tag corner punch, and matted it onto some Light Kraft cardstock.  Next I took a Library pocket and covered it in my favorite patterned paper from The Girl's Paperie.  I have been hoarding this paper for a LONG time.  I'm trying to get better at not hoarding my papers.  Next I added some ruler washi tape and a edge punched piece of lime green cardstock.  For my image I stamped an image from C. C designs called Kiki La Rue.  I then colored Kiki with Copic Markers and paper pieced her dress and shoes.  I just love how this came out!  I think this would be a great way to give a gift card.  I hope you get a chance to play along this week.

Travel Mini

Wednesday already!  Where has the time gone?  No worries to get you over the Wednesday hump I have a fun little project to share with you.  I created this little mini album for the Kraft Journal using Open ended policy envelopes from the Kraft Outlet.

First I cut the envelopes down to measure 7 1/4".  I kept the leftover piece to create pockets for the album.  Next using Precut Chipboard in the Full Sheet I cut the chipboard slightly bigger than the Policy Envelopes measuring 7 1/2" x  4 1/2".  For the spine I cut more of the chipboard measuring 2 1/4" x 4 1/2". 

This is a great way to create your own mini albums in any size!  To cover my chipboard I used Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock.  In the following photo I have used black cardstock to better show the process.

For best results on the cover I like to use a strong adhesive tape like a Score tape, or Red line tape.  Using a liquid glue may cause the cardstock to warp.  From this step you fold over the cardstock onto the inside of the chipboard album.  

Mitering the corners will cut down on bulk and give you a better finish.  From this step you would add the hinges.  You could do a "Stack the Deck" binding system or a "Hidden Hinge" system.  

With either of these systems you can slip the envelopes right onto the hinge.  I love doing either of these hinge systems to keep the albums real neat.  

Now the fun part is decorating the pages!  The Kraft Outlet has loads of fun embellishments and I used many stickers from the Destinations Salvage Sticker pack.  

Because this envelope opens from the side you can add a mat inside the envelope adding loads of places for journaling and photos!

Remember the left over envelopes we cut off?  Don't throw those away because they make great pockets!  What better embellishment to add to the pocket than a Library card!

Thank you for joint me this Wednesday for the Kraft journals Watch Us Wednesday!  I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!  Remember we have a current challenge going on over at the Kraft Journal!  Since it's an "Anything Goes"  I would love to see what you create!  

Anitra

Kraft Journal Challenge

Hello once again!  It's time for another Kraft Journal challenge!  I hope everyone in the US is enjoying the long Labor Day weekend.  We'd love to have you join us this week's "ruffle" challenge.
For my project I started with a Kraft cardstock base.  Next I used a beautiful floral patterned paper from Marion Smith's Garment district, and matted it onto some Chocolate Chip cardstock and adhered it to the base.  I stamped a dress form image in Chocolate chip ink and popped it up using pop dots.  Next I added a ruffled some Kraft Recycled Tissue Paper and adhered that to the bottom of my card along with a piece of lace from my stash and some Rose Beige seam binding.  To add further embellishment to my card I tucked a ruled sticker from the Lost and Found Salvage sticker pack along with a label with my sentiment stamped onto it.

I know a couple of girls who have learned to sew over the summer, and this would be a perfect card to send to them!  I love to see what you create.  

As always, participants in our weekly challenges have a chance to be selected as our Featured Artist and showcased on one of our "Feature Me Fridays" posts. Each month Kraft Outlet will randomly give away a $15.00 Store Voucher at www.KraftOutlet.com!

The Kraft Journal Punch Challenge

It is Monday once again, can you believe it?  Today if the first day of school for both my little darlings.  What will I do with myself now that both kiddos are in school!  Join in on this week's Kraft Journal challenge of course!  This week's challenge is to use your punches in your project.  For my card I used my corner punches along with an edge punch.

Using a Lunch bag cardstock, I distressed the edges using Black Soot.  Next I took some Buff Ivory cardstock and stamped some music notes onto it.  Using patterned papers from Graphic 45 I matted my main image with some Blackboard Stock paper along with my sentiment which I punched out using the fancy word punch from SU.  To add a bit of detail to the patterned papers I used a ticket punch and a corner rounder punch.  I added a multi looped black baker's twine to which I adhered a vintage button to.  I'd love to see what you create using punches.  Please be sure to stop by the Kraft Outlet blog to see what our amazing design team has created to further to inspire you.  Have a great week and thank you for stopping by.

Anitra

Color challenge

Monday has come and it's time for another challenge over at the  Kraft Journal.  This week we have a color challenge for you.

This color combo is so bright I had a true challenge on my hands.  With elements from the Kraft Outlet I was able to create this mixed media card.

Using a Buff Ivory cardstock as my base I matted some patterned paper from the Paper Studio.  I used a chevron stencil and some hot pink acrylic paint to add additional pattern onto the floral print.  Next I added some tea dyed gauze for some added texture.  Using elements from Thrift Shop ephemera pack I added a number card that I heavily distressed using some Tim Holtz seedless preservers ink.  A small sticker ticket from the Lost and Found sticker sheet.  Next I stamped this perfect sentiment onto some more of the Buff Ivory cardstock and distressed the edges with some hot pink ink.  To bring out the green I edged punched some green cardstock and added some green hemp cord from the Bright Hemp cord pack.  This card is not my usual style, but is was so fun to make!  I hope you get a chance to play along with us this week!

Anitra

Dictionary Pages

Good Monday morning once again.  Over at the Kraft Journal this week's challenge is Dicitoanry pages!  When I think of dictionary pages I think of back to school!  I'm counting the days until the 1st day!  This year I'm on the PTA board at my children's school so it's a big deal!  I created this card for my son's teacher.  

Starting with a Kraft Note card I matted some black cardstock along with some Vintage Dictionary pages from the Kraft Outlet.  Next I added some gingham patterned paper from Graphic 45's ABC Primer line.  Then I fussy cut some of the flash cards from more of the Graphic 45"s ABC Primer paper.  I added some black Hemp Cord and tied a small bow.  Next I added a ruler sticker from the Lost and Found Salvage sticker pack along with some ephemera from the Thrift Shop pack.  To personalize the card I hand wrote the "3rd" and "grade".  Wishing all the teachers and students a great school year.  Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a chance to play in this week's challenge.  For more inspiration please stop The Kraft Journal to see what the design team has created!