Sweet Face Of Autism Layout

This is my beautiful boy, I always scrap real life which

includes Autism on a daily basis. 

I hope to spread awareness and show others there is no shame in Autism.

I still do love making layouts and I created

this one for the April issue of Scrap N' Art online magazine. 

Do you know anyone with Autism? Do you have questions?

Ask away! :)

Handmade Gift Ideas

It's definitely that time of year, everyone gets busy and shops.

I love giving handmade gifts but finding the right handmade gift that will

be appreciated is not always easy. 

Sometimes it is nice to go simple and sweet. This gift was for my friends

little boy, I thought as he learned his letters and names that he would

enjoy a book that has his family names with photos. 

I made sure to use very strong adhesive and double checked every corner. 

You know Clear Scraps albums are not flimsy in any way so I knew with care

it would stand up to a 2 yr olds shenanigans. 

For this book I used the Clear Scraps Cassy Mixable Album.

Sturdy and easy to flip the pages. 

I used big bold letters and DCVW papers. 

I also used the Clear Scraps Mascils, with Gold Krylon spray paint. 

I love these mascils. 

I included the family dog of course. 

Hopefully it's a keepsake he can use years from now. 

Stay tuned this week for a sewing tutorial. Or maybe it's a what not to do tutorial?? LOL
Anyways happy Monday and Merry Christmas friends. 

Life's A Beach Acrylic Card Tutorial

Hey there friends, 

It's the middle of the month and that means a NEW stamp set from 

Avocado Arts and this time I decided to create a tutorial for my feature. 

I decided to share how I created this card style and post photos like these

You can check out the tutorial right here:

http://avocadoarts.blogspot.com/2014/06/lifes-beach-tutorial-with-pinky.html

 I used CutCardStock, Clear Scraps, Connie Crystal and my Xyron of course. 

 Every step is explained. :) 

 Here is the end result of the actual tutorial card- same techniques 

two different cards with a fun water theme. :) 

http://avocadoarts.blogspot.com/2014/06/lifes-beach-tutorial-with-pinky.html

I am loving this "Life's A Beach" stamp set!

For All You Do Layered Card

 Morning friends, 

I almost forgot to post this card I created for Gage's teacher. 

I loved the SW digital cut file and wanted to make a card. 

My son's teacher was who I wanted to create it for. 

This card was actually featured on the SW blog

http://samanthaleewalker.blogspot.com/2014/05/for-all-you-do-card-tutorial-by-pinky.html

WITH a full tutorial of course! :) 

 Check it out. 

 I used my Xyron, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, OH and Krylon paint!

I swear I am addicted. 

The base paper is actually green- go see what I did, it's fun! :)

http://samanthaleewalker.blogspot.com/2014/05/for-all-you-do-card-tutorial-by-pinky.html

Father's Day Card With Mustache Stamps!

Hey there friends, 

 I hope your Memorial Day weekend was pleasant. 

I am LOVING texture lately and I am also loving the cork

paper from DCVW which I stamped on with the new Avocado Arts stamp

set Just Fore You. 

Here is my last card of the month for them and everyone

I filled with texture.

http://avocadoarts.blogspot.com/2014/05/just-fore-you-with-pinky.html

Chalk Card With Avocado Arts

This week I was up on Avocado Arts and I made this chalkboard card

which I inked in White StazOn to create a cool chalk effect.

 I added tons of dimension and layering because I wanted

it to feel really handmade but also masculine. 

 Don't tell anyone I snuck in some green sequins! hahahaha

Check out the other projects on AA! :) 

http://avocadoarts.blogspot.com/2014/05/just-fore-you-with-pinky.html

New Manly Man Stamps!!

Good morning friends, 

it's the 15th and you know what that means?? 

NEW AVOCADO ARTS stamp projects!!

My first one is this very manly man card I used DCVW cork paper

and corrugated paper alone with some Tim Holtz manly ribbon...

SHHH don't call it ribbon! It's a measuring tape!!

Actually I think this one is going to be for Brad my son's graduation so I am excited.
Here is the full stamp set and it's so cool!

And here is a close up of the textures I used.

I used my Xyron adhesives OF COURSE and fun textures all around.

Go check out my other projects on the AA blog today!!

Avocado Arts With Pinky!

Up To No Good!

Hey there again! 

I had so much fun with my mini album from last week I decided to take this

old book box I had from Michaels on clearance for .50 and make a project

using the leftovers from my Xyron, DCVW goodness. 

I love how it turned out, no lie I am obsessed with coral lately! :) 

And the coordinating burlap and corrugated paper from DCVW just makes me smile. 

I added some Blumenthal Lansing buttons over the corrugated paper.
I really just had fun with it all!
Products Used:

Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit, Xyron Adhesive Dots, Xyron Mega Runner, 

DCVW Chalk Art Paper Pad, and DCVW Corrugate Mat Stack, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, 

, Krylon Spray Paint, ingenuity and creativity!

Card And Photo-shoot~

Hey there friends, Happy Monday,

I had quite a busy weekend and full of fun. 

I did manage to create this card- so many projects this week I am

excited to share. 

 And I did a photo-shoot this weekend. Which was so fun!

I am loving being able to do photography. 

 What a real blessing it is to be let in to those special moments

for these families. 

 I love being able to capture the smiles and giggles. 

Tomorrow I have Connie Crystal projects, then Wednesday is the Samantha Walker 

blog hop, then Avocado Arts on Thursday and Xyron on Friday! 

So stay tuned- so many projects coming up. 

Hope you had an amazing Mother's Day!!!! :) 

Bright DCVW and Xyron FUN!

Hey there friends it's HUMP DAYYYYY!

Tonight I go pick up my in laws coming in from Oregon and before I did

that I wanted to share this fun mini album I created.

I used DCVW Chalk Art Paper Pad, and DCVW Corrugate Mat Stack

for a fun bright and cheery purse album and as EVERY project I used XYRON!

Here is the super cool paper pad I used-

So after I spray painted all the chip pages with spray paint (coral)

 I started by trimming my Corrugated sheets in half.

 Then using their cork paper to create a trim piece. 

I used my Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive kit to adhere these pieces. 

 I added some DCVW Burlap also in the bright colors. 

 I hand trimmed out some of the Chalk paper art 

adhering it to the inside of the cover, 

 I used the Xyron Adhesive Dots to adhere the buttons and flowers.

Man those dots make my life easy!

 I threaded each button then used the dots. 

 I cut out the little chalk word frames from the paper pad and 

used them as photo mattes. Using my Xyron Mega Runner to

adhere them on each side. 

 Every page I used one. You can either add photos or use chalk on them.

super fun and interactive. 

 Then for the back I used the dots again to adhere to buttons. 

 Here are all the pages in the album. 

 When it was completed I added lace to tie it together. 

I love making this bright and cheery album! LOVE the colors and love

that new coral spray paint. 

Products Used:

Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit, Xyron Adhesive Dots, Xyron Mega Runner, 

DCVW Chalk Art Paper Pad, and DCVW Corrugate Mat Stack, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, 

Clear Scraps Deco Chip Bag Album, Krylon Spray Paint, ingenuity and creativity!