Stacy's Paper Crafts

2013 Favorites

Another year comes to a close. I spent some time thinking about the resolutions, plans, and goals that I set for myself this time last year. Some I accomplished, and many are still a work in progress. I'm ok with that. One step forward is better than no progress or regression right? I hope that 2014 is a time of growth and progress for me, both creatively and personally.

I always enjoy looking back at other crafters favorite projects of the year so I thought I'd share some of mine.

 

I spent time Exploring messy layering techniques

 

I spent time Exploring new to me craft mediums

 

I completed a large Canvas painting started a second one, and created several mini canvases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I spent more time coloring stamped images

 

I created a few Media Coasters

 

I created a few Art Journal pages, although I only shared one here on the blog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I made a small dent in my stash using supplies that I've had for many years.

 

I created quite a few cards, these are two of my favorites

 Thank You Apple Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Many Thanks

 

I created several kits using contents from my own stash, inspired by Counterfeit Kit Club, and scrapped quite a few layouts!

 Atlanta, GA

 Tourist

 Middle School Homework

 

 Three Cuties

I hope that 2013 was full of creativity & blessings for all of you.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hello There

I resisted electronic die cutting machines for a long time, but after seeing so many cool things you can do with them I asked Santa for a Silhouette. I've been having fun figuring out which blade settings to use for different types of paper. I'm still learning, but I wanted to share a card using a diecut sentiment that I just love.

Sorry the lighting isn't the greatest. I used distress ink along the edges, added a few snowflakes punchies, a sequin & mini rhinestone. I also applied glimmer mist to the snowflake & sentiment but it's difficult to capture that in a still image.

I can't wait to see what else I can do with this little machine. Did Santa bring you anything crafty?

Merry Christmas!

Sending Merry Christmas wishes to all of you! I hope you're enjoying a beautiful day with friends & loved ones.

2013 Christmas cards

Good Morning!

Wow it's been just about a month since I last updated my blog. I've been swamped in holiday shenanigans. I'm just about finished with my Christmas cards, which are very late this year. I usually like to have them finished by Sept., but that just did not happen this year.

I normally choose one design to send to my family friends but this year I created two different designs.

 

This was the card I originally planned to create & send, but the thought of coloring 50+ snowmen became daunting because I kept thinking about the 50 million other things I needed to do, so I about halfway through I had to rethink my design.

So I ended up with this card. The leaves were cut from white cardstock & inked with distress inks. I love how this one turned out!

Are you ready for Christmas? Are you doing any last minute holiday crafting?

 

Thanks for stopping by today!