Smile You Are Loved by Stacy Rodriguez

Hello everyone Stacy Rodriguez here with you on the fabulous TCD blog today.  I'm going to share a card with you that I created for my little sister.  It's been a tough week here as she and her husband have moved to Texas!  I'm sad to see her go, but so very proud of her.  I now have a new place to vacation to :)

Here is the card that will be making its way to Texas.

On this card I used the new Memorabilia collection.  I simply love this line, and the colors are amazing!  I started with the base of the card being 4 1/4" x 6".  I cut the blue pattern paper (the back side of the "frames" paper) to 4" x 5 3/4".  Pop that up on the card base, then adhere the the Quartrefott paper cut to 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" center on the lbue paper.

You can embellish the card with the border strips ( i used the blingy gold scallop one) across the upper part of the card.  I cut a strip of paper and made a little banner piece to go over the gold border.  Then it was time to embellish.  You can see that I used the rockin' smile brad....have you seen these???  I mean really they are gold not silver...AMAZING!!  I also cut a few little banner pieces from the "Labels" sheet and placed those in the upper right corner.  Tied a little bow using Twinery Twine and embellished that with one of the buttons and enamel dots.  Here are a couple of close up pics for you.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the corsage pins with this line.  I just added a few of the sequins onto the pin before sticking it in the foam pop dot behind the banner.

Supplies Used:

TC - Memorabilia collection

Xyron  - TC Adhesive Kit

The Twinery Twine - Solid Black

Ranger - Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today, have a fabulous day!

Documenting all Aspects by Stacey Michaud

Typically when I share a page, I am all about giving a tip or a technique that involves the product or an embellishment.  Today, I would like to share the other side of scrapbooking...the importance of telling the story.  

I don't just mean the good stuff or the sappy memories.  That should be scrapped.  But sometimes, raw emotions or real feelings we all experience need to also be documented.

I love a good ledger paper as it always gives me room to tell a story!  I wanted to focus on the numerals on the left hand side of the page by creating a list.  For this page, I decided to share how I am sometimes hard on my son.  He is the oldest so I expect a lot.  He is a really great kid and I want him to know that I know that about him.  I hope one day he will look back and realize that I struggled with this feeling.

I used the arrows to point the journaling.

I also used the artisan edge to ground the photo and point to the journaling.  I finished off the cluster with a brad.

I love this photo of us and the love that is captured.  I am sure that he will see my pride and his joy.  He will read the words written in my handwriting and he will know that I adore him.

That should be documented.

Guest Designer Jordan Hasek is back this month using Memorabilia!!

Hi everyone, my name is Jordan Hasek and I'm so excited to be back on the Teresa Collins Design Team Blog!! Today I have three layouts to share with you that I made with the Memorabilia collection. I love this collection so much and the colors in this line just look so great together!!

On this layout I used many embellishments. I love to create lots of embellishment clusters and use all kinds of product. In the cluster on top left, I used a banner sticky note, a die cut, a arrow I cut out from the 6x6 paper pad, and some enamel dots (which I'm obsessed with) along with a brad. I simply just layered the die cuts and the sticky note banner.

I really liked all the banners that came with the chipboard element sheet so I knew I wanted to use them in a really cool way. Here I just punched out all the banners and lined them up along the bottom of my two photos. Then I added some brads in between some of the banners to kind of pull it all together so it wouldn't look like they were just laying on the page. I love how it turned out!!

These dimensional stickers are also one of my favorite embellishments along with the enamel dots. There great for adding another vocal point to your page and grabbing someones attention.

For my second page, I decided not to make a traditional scrapbook page. I wanted to make an inspiration page with a saying. I cut out the words "Believing in yourself is the first step to success" on my Cricut with various types of fonts. For the two main important words I filled the backing with gold sequins from the brand new sequins pack. Then I took the really fun washi tape set and put strips of washi tape on some scrap paper and backed the other words with it to fill in the word.

Here I just finished off the page with some final embellishing. I used some enamel dots and a chipboard piece.

I really like how the gold sequins help these words pop of the page and grab the eyes attention.

As much as I really love making pages with an overflowing amount of products, I also really like to make simple and clean pages. When I want to do a simple page, I prefer white or a very small pattern for the background paper. In this case I chose white. Another technique I like to do on simple layouts is sew around the boarder of the paper a few times with just plain white thread.

Next I layered up some pattern papers from the Memorabilia 6x6 paper pad and just ruffled up the edges of the sides for extra texture and dimension.

Here I snuck a little strip of washi tape under the layers.

I used this yellow broken chevron washi tape to make my own banner shape by just putting strips of it down on some white paper, then just cutted the shape out that I wanted. Then I just punched out and cut out some other shapes to go along the top right corner to form another cluster.

I really enjoyed working with this amazing collection!! I hope you enjoyed looking at my layouts and thank you so much for having me!!

- Jordan Hasek

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This Matters Mini Album with Stacy Rodriguez

Good morning everyone, Stacy Rodriguez here with you today on the fabulous TCD blog!  My creation I will be sharing with you today is a mini album that I created using all the goodies from theMemorabilia collection.  I have to say this I think is my favorite line.  I am so in love with the colors and design of this one!!

So let's start with the cover of the mini. Here is a close up where you can see some of the die cuts, a little border fun, and of course the buttons and enamel dots!

You will notice that I did the binding with the Cinch machine from We R Memory Keepers and used the black coils.  The top coil I always use for adding ribbon or blingage charms on it.  Every page of the album is a fun funky shape which I totally love about this one.

Now let's take a peak at the inside.  The photos inside of this album are matted on white cardstock.  I love to layer all of the fun die cuts on top of each other with this line.  You will also notice the page on the right is simply one of the file folders from the collection.

The envelopes are a great way to store extra photos inside of any mini album.  Simply mat them and add a tab so that they can easily be pulled out of the envelope.

Loving this Document paper from the collection.  It's the perfect paper to journal on (which is my daughter's job in this book)!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

True Love by Stacey Michaud

I have true love for each of Teresa's summer releases!  My two favorite collections are Family Stories and Memorabilia because there is so much versatility.  Today, I am sharing a page that usesMemorabilia.  I am drawn to the chalkboard backgrounds.  

 

I used vibrant photos up against the black background.  They really pop off the page.  I wanted to make that gorgeous chipboard artisan border a star on this page.  It is really one long piece, but I cut it along the curve using heavy duty scissors. Don't be afraid to cut your chipboard to suit your needs. I layered the two pieces of the border one on top of the other, staggering the two.  I love how it is really feminine and regal...like my daughter in these photos.

 

 

 

I also layered a die-cut and button right under the photo.  The pretty pin is adhered to the bottom of the button with a foam square. 

I kept the rest of the design simple so that my photo and the border stood out.  Simply placing a border along the top and then repeating the white and yellow combination under it balances the rest of the layout without making it too busy.

This chalkboard paper is enhanced by the touches of yellow and blue.  It is very charming.  Check it out...I know you will feel the same!

She thought Mini Album featuring Memorabilia and TC eBosser

Hi everyone...I hope you enjoyed the Teresa Collins/Craftwell blog hop launch party of the weekend. 

Today is the day you can finally purchase the TC eBosser on HSN.  

It is definitely a MUST have tool. 

The versatility is utterly amazing.  

Large (8.5x11 and 8.5x12) size embossing folders!

The only machine on the market that has that size!!!

It will cut and emboss virtually any other die and folder on the market. 

Oh can you tell this little machine excites me? wink. 

Here is another project I did with the eBossser featuring Teresa's new folders. 

 I embossed 8.5x11 white cardstock and covered the whole front of the album.  

I took the remaining strip from the 12x12 piece of cardstock and ran it through the 

eBosser as well.  Made a nice statement to run it down the center of the front of the book. 

 Really helped add more texture. 

The butterflies are from Memory Box...real thin dies.  

Yes, I cut them out with the eBosser! 

I ran a Large Tag (#12 size) though the eBosser using the starburst folder.  

Inked it with Scattered Straw Distress Ink.  

It really helped the star burst pattern stand out. 

The white embossed piece in the above picture is an envelope.  

I thought it would be fun to emboss something my daughter could use to stick a note in. 

This will help keep those thought private. 

I cut the top of the envelope off to use in another place in the book. 

 Above you can see that I embossed a vellum envelope the the Honeycomb folder. 

I think it is one of my favorites, wink.

It embossed the vellum fabulously and deeply without tearing the vellum.  

Loved that. 

 On the left is the little piece of envelope left over from before.  

On the right is a left over strip from the cover.  

I used it to create a textured piece that would also hold a stitched book that I have given my daughter to write some of her thoughts in.  It will be great for to have this too look back on later in life.  

I wish I had a little book like this to see where my head was when I was 18.  

I challenge you to create something like this for someone in your family. 

I promise they will cherish it later.  

Don't forget to tune into HSN...the TC eBosser is available today at a VERY special price. 

You get all the platforms and FOUR folders with the eBosser available today on HSN.

You can also get multi packs of more folders! 

 If you would like to see more of my projects visit my blog by clicking here.  

Memorabilia Layouts by Jamie Harder

Happy Friday!!!  I love when Fridays roll around 'cause that is my scrapbooking day!  Do you have a set time when you scrapbook?  Or tend to seize the opportunity when it arises? 

Today I am sharing a couple of pages from the gorgeous Memorabilia collection.  I think this collection is perfect for documenting families!  I love the focus it has on really capturing those moments.  

I layered a few chipboard pieces on this layout and of course I always reach for the brads, enamel dots and my new found love SEQUINS (squeal) to add to my pages!

For my next layout, I cut out the word "moment" from the patterned paper to use as part of my title.  I love how it pops!

 Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a fabulous weekend!

Captured Layout by Dedra Long

Hey Everyone! I'm still loving the Memorabilia Collection, such a rich elegant collection. This layout was all about documenting and capturing our youngest daughter, so the captured border was perfect for this layout. I also took one of the cardstock stickers and cut it in half, tying the top and bottom of the gray patterned paper together.

The patterned paper that has cards on it that you cut out (sometimes it is very hard for me to actually cut the papers when they are awesome) and measure approximately 3x4 to 4x6 are so well done. I especially love the whimsy fonts, they make the perfect accent to a layout or right now, I'm using them in my Project Life (will be sharing that soon).

On the stamped tag I added a foam sqaure on the edge to not only add dimension but to hold the twine in place so it did not get loose. Enamel dots in the middle of buttons and sequins can never be wrong.

Hope you have a fantastic Thursday! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Memorabilia Cards by Tessa Wise

Hi There! 
Today I am sharing a set of cards using the Memorabilia collection.  It is so versatile and pretty and I loved working with it!  I love the soft colors and the touch of gold.  It really is perfect for every occasion!  Here is my first card:

To make this card, I first created a card base with white cardstock.  I covered the front with the arrow patterned paper (Snippets).  Next I added a strip of the blue patterned paper ( Quatrefoil) and a bit of the pretty gold glittered scallop trim from the Border Strips.  I tied a bit of twine around it and finished with a bow.  The focal point is a card from the Die Cut Accessories sheet.  I added it to my card using pop-dots for a 3-dimensional look.  To finish the card, I added a few of the fun new Sequins as an accent to the left side of the card.  Aren't they fun!

The second card I have to share would be perfect for a wedding or anniversary:

I started with a white cardbase and covered it with the striped patterned paper (Quotes).  I added a panel of white cardstock to the right side of my card front.  I then added the strips of blue on each side using one of the thinner Border Strips.  I added a strip of the yellow pattered Decorative Tape to the background.

For my focal point, I used the smallest envelope from the Envelopes set.  I die cut two hearts out of patterned paper (Quatrefoil, Quotes) and placed them inside the envelope.  I popped up the blue one with pop-dots and embellished it with the pretty yellow epoxy dots.  I hand wrote 'est. 2013' on the envelope and tied some twine around it for a finished look.  I added it to my card front, just above the yellow tape using pop-dots for a more dimensional look.

My last card features the Memorabelia stamp set!  I enjoyed making this one because it uses the chalkboard technique!  It's one of my favorites! :)

I started with a sand colored card base and covered it with the collaged pattern paper (Damask).  This paper was so pretty on it's own!  I added a gold glittered strip from the Border Strips, trimming it down to the size I needed.  Next, I added a blue label sticker to finish off the background.

I used the stamps to create my focal point.  I chose a nice smooth finished black cardstock from my stash to work with.  I stamped the damask image onto my cardstock with white pigment ink.  I allowed it to dry for a few minutes and then dusted it with my Embossing Buddy.  Next, I stamped the frame and hello stamps using my watermark ink, covered them in white embossing powder, and heat set them with an embossing gun.  You can see the embossing powder gives a crisp white finish to those images.  I cut around the frame next and then went around the edge with a sponge and white ink.  I also dusted over parts of the front with the same sponge so it looks like you erased something. 

I embellished my focal point with a gold-rimmed brad, a pretty gold sequin, and a chipboard button from the Decorative Buttons set.  I finished it off with a twine bow and added the entire piece to my card front using pop-dots. 

I filmed a quick video on how to create this stamped chalkboard look.  It's so fun to do!  Here's the video:

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Memorabilia Designer Papers, Memorabilia Sequins, Memorabilia Die Cut Accessories, Memorabilia Stamp set, Memorabilia Die-cut Borders, Memorabilia Decorative Tapes, Memorabilia Epoxy Dots, Memorabilia Decorative Brads, Memorabilia Decorative Buttons, Memorabilia Sticky Notes, Memorabilia Envelopes
Other: White ink, white embossing powder, embossing buddy by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Ranger (Dylusionals); Twine by the Twinery; Versamark Ink by Tsukineko; 

Thanks for joining me today!