On Trend - Card Tutorial

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Hi everyone,  I have a cute card share for you today.  I had a comment on one of my YouTube videos from Anna, AsianTiger513.   She asked me to do a card tutorial, in real time.  YIKES I haven't done that in a really long time!   I quit doing them, because I felt they were too long, and I could cover more ground by speeding up the process.  Some of my projects take hours! 

So for you Ms. Anna - I have  accepted your challenge.  

For my card, I chose to use the My Mind's Eye On Trend 6x6 Collection.  I have seriously been hording this collection for a while.  I used it a little in a Ustream a few months ago, but the paper is so beautiful, I wanted to keep it forever!  AHHHH but I can't.   

These are truly my all time favorite colors,  mint and coral.  I mean seriously so delish, then add the gold foil - my heart literally stopped for second when I saw it! 

Ok - back to the tutorial!     It is no secret that I love to use my scraps when creating cards.  Since the paper collection was fairly new, that meant I must spend some time, looking for items that have been around for a while to help the card come together.   

Deep into the bucket of scraps and one hit wonders I went.  I pulled out  a tube of Prima Flowers - they have been here since early 2009, and a scrap of gold rick-rack.  Look at how simple and beautiful, things came together. 

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I know everyone who has paper-crafted for a while, has a stash of Alpha bet stickers/chipboard pieces that are still lingering around, and may not match.  The H and I were from two different sets 1 was lavender the other pink.   Never fear -  I made them play nicely together with my card, by heat embossing them with Gold.  Now they are trendy, and match! 

The Inside of my card was simple,  I created a border with the paper from the collection, then added a piece of white card stock in the center for my hand written message.   The final card is an A2  4.25 x 5.5  top folding card. 

I added a little Lindy's Stamp Gang in Cocklebells Coral in the negative areas. This spray is also among my favs as it has this nice peach pigment with a gold shimmer (perfect right!). 

Here is the video tutorial (warning it is long - because I ramble -LOL) 

Watch on YouTube

Thank you Ms. Anna for the challenge,  I really appreciate it.  I love that you left comments, so that I could get to know you better.   It was delightful speaking with you, and I look forward to seeing you around!

Thanks, 

Tonya 

SUPPLIES:

• My Mind's Eye - On Trend 6x6 Paper by Jen Allyson
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Cocklebells Coral
• My Favorite Things Stamps & Dies - Die-namics Dizzy Doily Duo
• Prima - tube flowers
• The Paper Studio - Gem Stones  Gold
• Chipboard letters
• Versa Embossing Ink
• Ranger Ink, Queen's Gold Embossing Powder
• GP 110lb White Card stock
• Unibal - Signo - Micro 207 Gel Pen - Black

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Ustream Recap from May 16, 2015

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Hi everyone, it was so much fun hanging out with you this beautiful Saturday.  It was nice to chat with a few of my international friends for a little while. Thank you so much for everyone who came out to watch the show live. 

Today, I decided to create a layout using some of the techniques I taught in the Ustream earlier this month.   I'll link up that post below for you to reference.   I was totally inspired to do today's project based on this "On Trends" paper collection by My Mind's Eye

While my flowers are not exactly like the ones in the paper collection, I think they compliment it well. I used the papers to back my photos and offer the title to my layout.  

I used the Prima - Scenic Route Watercolor Pencils  to create my background. 

and the IndigoBlu  Flitter Box Kit to create the Foiling. 

Here is the video recording if you missed the class.  

  To finish off the layout and offer some dimension,  I added a floral spray of beautiful Prima flowers. After the class I decided to fill in with some doodles and add a few more flowers.

You can click here to access the previous post from earlier this month. 

Our next class is scheduled for June 1, 2015. 

Thanks again to everyone who came to see the show live.
It was a lot of fun, and totally spur of the moment. 

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I Spy Featured on My Minds Eye Blog Today

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Whoop Whoop so excited, 
I am featured on the My Mind's Eye blog today in the I Spy with MME.

 

They are featuring a card that I shared a few weeks ago.

Click here to see the post over on the MME Blog,
there are lots of inspiring projects featured today!

 

Thanks for stopping in,

Tonya 

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Thinking of You Card from scraps

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I'm having so much fun with the Just Sayin' Paper Collection from My Mind's Eye.   I was sent to my room to clean my desk from last night's ustream, and in true A.D.H.D.  fashion I ended up making a card!

For today's card I'm using the Die-Namites Dies Flower Scroll Die.

And the Just Sayin' 6x6 paper pad from My Mind's Eye. 

Last night I shared how I created the flowers that are used on this card.  Here is the video recording from last night's show in case you couldn't make it live:

These papers are so whimsical and fun.  And make a super festive "Cheer Me Up" any occasion card!  I hope I've inspired you to create something in 10 mins. or less with the scraps on your desk. Ready Set GO.....

Thanks for stopping in today!

Tonya

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Ustream September 2014 Follow up

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Ustream last night live.  We had an awesome time, and learned lots of great techniques. 

Here was the kit from last night's show.  Thank you to Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique for providing the kits, and sponsoring the show last night.  I believe there are a few of these kits remaining, if you are interested, please visit the boutique. 

In the class I taught you how to create these beautiful blossoms that mimic the flowers in the collection. These are fantastic on your layouts because they add visual interest, without the bulk!  They are so whimsy and fun that you can add them to cards, as well as mini albums!  I also shared a new technique for using your Whipped Spackle from the August Kit with Embossing powders to create amazing texture and depth. 

Here is a glimps at the finished layout.  So shabby and whimsical.  Love all the elements. Can't wait to create my next project with this collection.

Here is the video recording from last night's show in case you couldn't make it live:

If you create this layout or use some of these techniques, please make sure you share them with me.  I love to see your projects! Don't forget to #FollowingTonyaGibbs  in your social media outlets so that I can easily find you on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook! Thanks for stopping in today

Thanks again for supporting my creative journey!

Tonya

Supplies (All supplies used can be found at the Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique):

• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' 6x6
• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' Enamel Accents
• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' Ephemera
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Whipped Spackle
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen  Nougat #178
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® Guava 
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® Cotton Candy
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso 
• Die-Namites Dies - Flower Scroll Die
• Heidi Swapp - Butterfly Stencil
• Kaisercraft - Stamp - Edges 
• Tim Holtz  - Rays Stencil 
• Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock
• Tim Holtz - Distress Pen Vintage Photo (journaling)
• Ranger Ink - Queens Gold Embossing Powder
• Doily - 6" and 4"
• Krylon Color Master Metallic Gold Spray Paint
• Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint - Pineapple 20542
• Prima Chalk Ink Edgers - Pastel Green, Old Rose
• Cosmo Cricket  - Tiny Text Wood Veneers
• Watercolor Set with 24 colors 
• Tombo Mono Adhesive

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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September 2014 Ustream Kit Now Available

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Yippy the September Kit is now available for purchase at the Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique.  Here is what is in this month's kit!

My Mind's Eye Paper Pad 6"X6" 24/Pkg ~ Just Sayin' 
My Mind's Eye ~ Just Sayin' Mixed Bag Cardstock Die-Cuts 31/Pkg 
Die-Namites Die Flower Scroll

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®-Stamper's Big Brush Artist PITT®  Pen ~ Nougat

Heidi Swapp Stencil 6"X6" ~ Butterfly

Canvas Fringe 1yd/Pkg Natural

Kaisercraft Texture Clear Stamps 

Kit price is = $36.49 + Shipping 

Order online now!

Our next Ustream is scheduled for September 1, 2014  at 8:30 p.m. EST  on http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst   We are going to make a mixed media layout, and use the Gelatos® from last month's kit to create some cool embellishments!

Hope to see you there!

Tonya

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Quick Baby Shower Card

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Hi everyone, I have a simple little card to share with you today.  Our theme this month is masculine. So I thought I would share a simple little baby shower card that I created using the scraps from the "Spread Your Wings and Fly" kit to create a card.

 

This is the outside of the card.  I only used scraps from the paper collection. Small pieces of scraps when torn on the edge, create a nice washi tape look.  

 

 

I decided to decorate the inside of the card with the remaining scraps.  You could easily make this for any occasion or gender by just changing out the sentiment.  

 

Don't forget to post your masculine projects in the Artsy Addicts Facebook page.  I can't wait to see what you create! 

 

Thanks for stopping in today. 

 

Tonya Gibbs.

http://www.psychomoms.com

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Washi Inspired Layout by Tonya Gibbs

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Last week I issued a sketch challenge, and shared with you guys a card that I made using washi tapes.   My card was inspired by this roll of  tape!

 

 

Here is the sketch & card from last week...

 

  

 

Today I wanted to show you a layout that I created using the same washi tapes and the sketch as a layout guide. I  had a 6x6 pad of My Mind's Eye, Spread Your Wings and Fly, paper collection.  It coordinated so well with the washi selection that I decided it would be perfect for my layout. Since the 3D Embellishment that I used as my title reads "You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine", I found a playful photo of my daughter, Brittany.  Side note:  Her Daddy calls her Sunshine!

 

 

Like last week, I sprayed the doilies with the Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest. Then Spritzed it with Heidi Swapp's Gold Lume color shine.  I thought the sunny pop of yellow, went well with my "You Are My Sunshine" title.

 

 

The 3D embellishment came with the sticker set, but it had a mustard yellow background. I peeled it apart, and placed it onto a piece of blue polka dot scrap from the collection.  I love how it pops against the yellow doily now. 

 

It was a lot of fun working with these vibrant bright colors.  This color pallet is way out of my norm, so it totally stimulated my creative juices.  I hope you try this challenge, along with the bright colors.  Don't forget to link up your blog post to last week's post if you decide to play along. Everyone who links up - will be featured in a May Artsy Addicts Showcase post.  I look forward to seeing how you use the sketch.

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomoms.com

Resources:

My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly 6x6 pad
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Brads
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly 3D embellishments
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Stamps
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Buttons
Marion Smith Designs - Mad Tea Party 12x12 Paper -
Doily
Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest
Heidi Swapp - Gold Lume Color Shine
Heidi Swapp - Archival Ink Pink
Heidi Swapp - Archival Ink Teal
Tattered Angels - Tutti Fruity
Tattered Angels - Frozen Lake
Yellow Baker's Twine
Teressa Collins Memorabilia Line Washi Tape (yellow)
Recollections - Random Washi Tape
Maya Road - Heart Shape Chipboard
Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations Rosette Strip Die
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Pitt Pen Cadmium Yellow no. 107

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Birthday Card from Scraps

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You guys know how I feel about using up those scraps.  Well today is card making day. I'm between projects and need to clear my head & my desk (lol).  A few nights this week, I pulled out my punches and ides and began stamping and die cutting prepping for a card making weekend. 

On this card - I decided to create it in real time so you guys could get a feel for how my mind works during the process.   Grab some pop corn or a cup of coffee (lol). 

Supplies used for this card include:

My Mind's Eye - Find Your Wings & Fly 6x6 paper pad, FYWF Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Stamps - Dynamic Dies Doilie Die
Small Shipping Tag
Seam binding
Tattered Angels Antique Brass Glimmer Mist
Martha Stewart - Doilie punch
Georgia Pacific - 110lb White card stock
Fab Scraps - Flat back pearl
Thanks for stopping in today, Tonya

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Soar Layout

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Hi everyone.  Today I wanted to show you a layout that I created with the May Artsy Addicts Kit  featuring MME - Find Your Wings & Fly by Rhonna Farrer.

 

 

 

The kits are a monthly subscription for around $40. For more information about the kits and to subscribe please visit: http://www.marionsmithdesigns.com/kit-club.html

 

At the end of  Addie's Birthday party last year she picked up this stack of helium balloons and starting spinning around in a circle.  The photo gives such a good glimpse into her whimsical free spirited approach to life.  I've been holding this photo for a while in hopes of the perfect paper to tell the story. Since this collection has a lot of  hot air balloons, soft pastel colors and girly girl images, I thought it would be perfect.

 

 

 

 

The layered look printed on one of the papers, allowed me to give the feel of lots of small layers with little effort and no bulk.  I continued the look by layering a few of the pages from the 6x6 pad to form a clustered frame around the photograph. I left the border that has the hole for the paper pad on the paper and distressed it. This technique allowed me to build on the other office supply themes found in the paper.

The arrows were cut from my Silhouette Cameo, and the cut file can be purchased from the Silhouette store. I used both the positive and the negative of the cut on the layout.   The arrows help to give direction and movement to the embellishments.  

I added a little of the washi tape and half a doily to soften up the harsh overlapping lines from the paper.  The Hot Air balloon and Soar Title were the 3D stickers from the collection and offer great dimension to the layout.  To hide a white vase in the background of the photograph, I used one of the brad embellishments next to the title.

I love the new trend of office supplies on layouts.  So I bought a package of reinforced holes and used my Prima Chalk Inks in pastel green to make them match my layout. I also included a small shipping tag.  To give a more organic whimsical look to the layout I sewed some of the elements down and left the strings hanging from the edges, and let the twine free fall around the photo at a diagonal.

 

**DESIGN TIP  I used the negative from a notebook paper punch scrap as one of my layers too.  When punching out borders, or cuts from diecuts, pay attention to the negatives, you may find a hidden treasure.

 

I love all the small details that make up this layout. It was a lot of fun challenging myself to use 6x6 papers to create a 12x12 layout. I would love to see what you guys are doing with your Artsy Addict Kits.  I challenge you to stop hoarding these beautiful papers, and post a project with them on the Artsy Addicts Facebook Wall.  

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

 

Resources:

• My Mind's Eye - Rhonna Farrer  Find Your Wings & Fly:  6x6 paper, brads, Alpha Stickers, 3D Stickers, Washi Tape
• Prima Chalk Ink
• Recollections - Washi Tape
• Paper Source - Flat Back Pearls
• Prima Fluid Chalk Ink - Pastel Green
• EK Success - Notebook Paper Border Punch
• Paper Doily
• Studio Calico - Speech Bubble Wood Veneer
• Twinnery - Pink Twine
• Silhouette - Arrow die cuts
 



 

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Happy Day - Layout

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Today I want to feature a layout that I created using the May Artsy Addicts Kit.  The kit included: My Mind's Eye - Find Your Wings and Fly designed by Rhonna Farrer. The kits are a monthly subscription for around $40.  For more information about the kits and subscribe please visit:  http://www.marionsmithdesigns.com/kit-club.html

 

 

 



Last weekend we attended a birthday party for my Niece Emily who turned one (A layout of Miss Emily is forthcoming - I had to find some supplies first!)  Of course Aunt Tonya took hundreds of photos.  Among some of my favs were these of my Husband, Kenny, being silly with Averie and Addie.  I swear all I hear is "Tickle me Uncle Kenny" when they are around. I wasn't surprised to walk into the living room and see him being attacked by two giggling girls.  They were all so happy I needed the layout to have a fun happy theme, so I chose bright bold colors, but toned them down with a muted blue background.

 

 

 

 **GASP** Is that Glitter I see  on the page?  Yes, Yes it is.  Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I HATE GLITTER WITH A PASSION. However, my goal for this layout was to try some different things.

1. I wanted to use a glittered title (it was after all a celebration) and silver/gold glittered titles are trendy now.
2. Use bold colors (again, I tend to migrate to vintage muted colors)
3. Keep it flat -  I wanted to try my hand at clusters of flat embellishments - (NO FLOWERS allowed!). 
4. NO sprays/mixed media techniques. (this was really hard for me).
5. Use multiple photos (I normally only use one)

I know what your thinking -  what alien has taken over her brain?  Sometimes trying things outside your comfort zone will help stimulate your creativity.  I must say as simple as this layout looks IT TOOK ME ALL DAY to complete.  

 

 

 

I am pleased with the result.  I think the colors give a "circus" type feel to the layout and who isn't happy at the circus? I used lots of cuts from my Silhouette Cameo as accents on the right.  I love that pictures really pop off the page against the bright yellow background.  What are your thoughts?

 

I encourage you to try something different - whether it is a style or a product that you don't normal use.  You may stimulate the creative juices and find a "new" you!  Not that I'm going to totally embrace glitter with every project, but hey, I found a way to keep it from shedding so you may see it more often.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 



 

 

 

 

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