Crafty Happy : September 2023

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Maymay Made It

Found and sharing another great video

This one is by "Maymay Made It".

I love her work and hope you enjoy her video.

10 cards!!

Maymay shows you 10, YES 10! super easy to make cards that will use up those pattern that you may not like or use those large scraps!

"letting the papers do the work."

She even provides all the measurements.

Thanks Maymay!

~~Measurements~~ Card 1: Base is 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" Front mat: 3" x 5 1/4" Side mat: 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" Sentiment mat: 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" Card 2: Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score on the 8 1/2" sode at 4 1/4" to have an A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Front mat(floral): 3 3/4" x 5" on this piece you will find the center and then measure down 1 1/2" , and then on both sides measure down 1" ( see the video) (2) White mats that are 4" x 5 1/4" , one for the front and one for the inside Card 3 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (2) mats that 4" x 5 1/4" one for the front and one for the inside Floral piece is 3 3/4" x 4 1/4" Check piece is 3" x 4" Card 4 Base: A2 take cardstock that is 4 1/4" x 11" and score on the 11" side at 5 1/2" , this will make a top fold card base (2) mats 4" x 5 1/4" one for the front and one for the inside (4) strips 3/4" and long enough to extend over the edge of the mat Take the front mat and measure in 2" and 1 1/8" to find the point ( see the video) and then come up the side at 3 1/8" Card 5 Base: 11" x 5 1/2" score on the 11" side score at 1 1/4" ~~ 3 3/8" ~~ 7 5/8" and 9 3/4" Inside mat 4" x 5 1/4" (2) of each mats for the large side front sections 1 3/4" x 5 1/4" and 1 1/2" x 5" (2) of each mats for the small front sections 1" x 5 1/4" and 3/4" x 5" Belly band 1" x 11" Card 6 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Floral piece 3 3/4" x 5" red piece 4" x 5 1/4" Card 7 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Mat 4" x 5 1/4" Strips 1" wide Card 8 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Focal piece is 4" x 4" cut a part that we cut into 1" strips Mat 4" x 5 1/4" Card 9 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Mat 4" x 5 1/4" A piece of cardstock that will hang over the edges of the card mat to create your angle( see the video) Card 10 Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Mat 4" x 5 1/4" Strips 1 1/4" and long enough of the mat

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Inspiration for "Thoughtful Tokens"

Stamp of the Month, September 2023: Thoughtful Tokens

Spend $50 and get this stamp set for just $5 or get it FREE as a VIP.

Here's the link to get this stamp FREE!

Such an amazing stamp set - I LOVE so much about this set - the writing, butterfly, layers, vintage looks, EVERYTHING!!

Great for both layouts and cards as shown by other consultants

I've been "Collecting Inspirations".

AMAZING work by all Three Talented Ladies.

1. Janice Gilhooley

Layered Stamping | Just One Stamp Set & One Colour for Each Card & Scrapbook Layout

2. Chelsey Vorosmarty

Use GO-TO Color Blends & LOVE Your Cards!

3. Julie Carriere

The Best TIPS for Creating the Perfect Layered Clusters

Thanks to Julie, Janice, and Chelsey for sharing their amazing work!

Be sure to watch each video and thank them by subscribing and liking their work!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdpug15yus's video:

=he Best TIPS for Creating the Perfect...

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Up-dating my blog

Not sure how much I can post - will be focusing on my FB page - but also love looking back at the history of artwork and projects so look at my blog as a journal of my Crafty Happy Times.

Here are the projects I need to work on and looking forward to posting: also need to watch the videos to see the special techniques included.

You can also link to the CTMH blog and find ideas for projects, and links to tutorials.

https://blog.closetomyheart.com

So many ideas and projects, a couple on my to-do list are the following:

1. Cozy Up with Autumn-Inspired Sponging Techniques

https://blog.closetomyheart.com/2023/08/24/cozy-up-with-autumn-inspired-sponging-techniqes/

U-tube link:

https://youtu.be/wbVQBxc46d4

2. Travel down Memory Lane.