Blast From The Past - 7 Gypsies American Vintage Collection

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

My quest to use papers from my stash goes on!   A couple of years back, 7 Gypsies® came out with their American Vintage Collection™. The Company sent sample packages to Crew members and I have used the papers sparingly,  mostly to enhance other "Postale" projects. 

Recently, I saw a project that would allow me to use practically the entire collection in one small design.  

This project is based on a design by Alexandra M.  Credit where credit is due!  The link to her tutorial is at the end of this post!

On The Road Again - Mini Stamp Album

I used papers from the 7 Gypsies® Postale Collection to cover the exterior of my project!  The exterior of the mini stamp album and the interior of the box are covered with "map" paper.

The exterior of the mini stamp album and the interior of the box are covered with "map" paper from the Collection. The "Ring Pull" on the front makes it easier to remove the album from its box!  I added a simple brad to make the hardware more interesting. 

I had fun creating different stamp layouts for each page.

The "Stamps Page" in the American Vintage Collection has a nice selection of stamps so each page can be unique.  I followed the tutorial and created 7 pages but you can create fewer if you desire.

I created pockets on some of my backing pages to hold additional ephemera.  I used gold paper clips to add interest.  I used Ephemera from the 7 Gypsies® Mini Ephemera, GYPSY Ephemera.

One of my many new "crafting loves" is using hardware embellishments on my constructed/engineered projects.  I am always amazed at how these simple additions can elevate design.  I was ecstatic to find the little snap closers for the front of my box. The handle on the top is by Prima® "Frank Garcia™Memory Hardware Collection.

I was also fortunate to find these really inexpensive small hinges.  I had larger ones that really detracted from the project aesthetics. Hardware gives the project a clean, professional look, IMHO.

Here is a link to the Tutorial by Alexandra M!

The tutorial is for creating the Mini Album!

Challenges:

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Travel related projects

Hugz,

Chana

613 Avenue Create - Subway Art - De-Constructed Subway Art Mini

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

Yeah, another "lunch bag" mini album.  This little book was supposed to be my DT make at  613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog almost three weeks ago.  But a few health issues sidelined both me and hubby and we are only now rejoining the circus that is LIFE!  

I had fun working with the subway art and a little creative seed has taken root in my brain about more fun ways to use it.  For this design, I wanted a De-constructed look. The reason I stayed away from subway art in the past was because it was literally EVERYWHERE!  And, if you haven't noticed, I am not a huge fan of doing what is already being done someplace else! :D)

Papers Used:  7 Gypsies' Paddington 6"x6" Paper Variety Pack and Prima Cigar Box Secrets 

I decided to unstack and explode the words on the wall of my "subway."  Using some of the weird techniques I apply to my art journal covers,  I played around with brushstrokes and mixing ink colors, then covered the whole kaboodle with Mod Podge.

Lots of stacked art on the inside pages, but I decided not to do my usual picture overkill! :D)  I do plan to do a you tube share on this project, so that would take care of showing all the pages.

Ribbons Used:  Really Reasonable Ribbon

Decided to leave the back of my "subway wall" plain.  All the emotions just exploded to the front, thus the deconstruction!

Anyway, I hope you like it!  Tomorrow, I want to post another project that I was working on before the flu/cold/whatever the heck this thing is, slammed us.  It was intended to be my DT make for Shopping Our Stash and the goal was to highlight your favorite technique!  The project was a TOTAL FAIL!  But I thought, well, maybe posting something that didn't quite work out would be okay as well.  I am redoing the project and hoping that I can post both my failure and my success.  "We shall see," said the blind man, to his deaf son, as they watched his lame daughter dance!

Hugz,
Chana

Challenges Entered:
PDE Linky Party - Pick A Challenge (I chose Mini Album)
Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Once Upon A Springtime Mini - Designer's Choice

Nicely Done Designs - Show Me The Mini

If you love making mini albums, then we have the challenge for you.  You have two weeks to complete your album and post it to the challenge.   The winner of the challenge will win a Graphic 45 8"x 8" paper pad and the new Envelope Punch Board.

I used G45's Once Upon A Springtime for my mini.

The tutorial for this mini can be found at G45.  I added a few extra panels to mine to accommodate the large number of photos I want to put into the album.  Thanks for stopping by!  Hugz, Chana

Strawberry and Chocolate Mint - Vertical Toilet Paper Mini Album

Hello,  Cardies,

I have a lot of exciting news this week, but first, let's take a look at my DT project for The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge.  The challenge theme this week is "The Eyes Have it" and to play along, you have to use eyelets or an image in whic eyes are the FOCAL POINT.  This is a great chance to use some of those Saturated Canary and Some Odd Girl Stamps.  I have eylets throughout my mini, but unfortunately, it was difficult to photograph them.

This adorable image is from QKR Stamps, our December Sponsor.  I finally figured out a way to add  "Z" to my hugs, but it happened after the photos were taken.  Adding the "Z" lends even more visual interest.

I love using Laura Denison's "Stack The Deck" binding system.  I ran my toilet paper rolls through the Big Shot a couple of times to get them really flat before I Added my Design paper.  I used a single design paper and wrapped my Chipboard cover, but you can cover each section individually.

Just a look at some pages!

And more!

I couldn't figure out how to photograph the vertical pages.  The album kept closing.  Since my color theme was strawberry and chocolate mint, I used those colors for all my tags and embellishments.   The color on the image is really more green than blue, just not in these pictures.

I am still working on this mini and will make a video once it has been completed!

Hugz,

Chana

Click HERE TO VIST MY NEW CHALLENGE BLOG!!!!!

Entered into the following challenges:
Anything But A Card
Creatalicious Challenges - Winter
Digi Galore - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts - Christmas or Winter
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Winter Wishes
Paper Craft Junkies - Embellish It!
Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts - Photo Inspiration
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
Great Impressions - Anything Goes
Joanna Sheen - Anything Goes - Excluding Christmas
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Anything Goes
The Squirrel and The Fox - Summer or Winter
Make It Monday - Always Anything Goes
Lady Anne's Challenges - Anything Goes (Ends Dec 10th)
Catch The Bug Challenge - Anything Goes

A FIREMAN - Stamp-N-Doodle Challenge

Hi, Cardies,

Okay, so I have gone Mini Album Crazy.  Sorta like middle aged crazy, but this is a good thing.  I enjoy it so much that I will have a surprise for you at the end of the month.

For now, this was my DT project for the Stamp-n-Doodle Challenge.  We are spotlighting the work of artist Lauren Curtis.  I used her delightful image on a album for my oldest grandson, Joshua.  Hopefully, today he and I will be able to complete the tags.

Enjoy and I would love to see your projects in our challenge.

Hugz,

Chana

I just love vintage images in this K&Co. Paper Pak!

Magic Make A Wish - Key Chain Tag Mini- Made from Chewing Gum Box

Good Morning!  Today is my birthday and I plan to celebrate by not touching my computer or coming into my studio!  I have a quick post for our challenge over at Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  This wonderful project was the brain child or Laura over at Following The Paper Trail.  She comes up with the neatest ideas.  Anyway, here is my take on her Key Chain Tag Mini!

The Candy and Nut Digi is by The Stamping Boutique!
I recieved this beautiful Key Chain as a gift from a Rabbi visitng from Israel.
I tried to pull the colors out of the Medallion and incorporate them into the design.

Originally, I used magnets to close my holder, but they were too big and kept pulling away, so I had to resort to velcro!  The tag holder is an altered Orbit Chewing Gum Box.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a fabulous day!
Hugz,
Chana

Challenges Entered:
LEJ Designs Challenge - Alter It
Papelito's Stamps - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything But A Card
Make It Monday - Always Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
My Grafico - Anything Goes
Pin and Tack: Spark Your Creativity - Anything Goes

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello, Cardies,  

I have another mini album to share with you today.  I made these little minis to give as gifts to my female guests on Thanksgiving.  They really look pretty on the table.  I had to set the table to make sure everything would work...and it does    I hope the ladies will like them.

This week, over at the Outlawz, Our Monday Greetings Challenge is "Make a Thanksgiving card that does not include, pilgrims, turkeys, or cornucopia.  The team came up with some really stunning designs; you should check them out!

We have three fabulous sponsors this month:  Jackson's Digital Expressions, Eureka, and SquiggleFly.  Hope to see you there!

Hugz,
Chana

This is the appetizer recipe mini.  There is one for Entrees and Desserts

Some recipe tags were hand written with embossing pins.

There are six pocket sections to hold the recipients own holiday recipes!

Even though the bulk of the recipes are appetizers, I included one entree and one dessert!

Additional recipes can be added to all the pockets.  There are top loading pockets on all the panel!

Each book has these journal pages in case there is recipe swapping after dinner.

Entered In These Challenges:
Forever Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

ABC Challenges - Color Challenge
Lady Anne's Challenges
Craft My Life - All Arts Challenge
Created With Love - Fall
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner- Fall/Thanksgiving
The Pink Elephant Challenge - Giving Thanks