"Beadboard" Mini Album using STTG Chipboard & "Sofiero" for the Maja Design August 2013 Moodboard Challenge!! :)

STTG White Chipboard "Beadboard" Mini Album

Hi!! :)  Here's a mini album that I entered in the Maja Design August 2013 Moodboard Challenge.

I used the STTG Chipboard "Beadboard" Mini Album that measures 6" x 7" and the

gorgeous Maja Design "Sofiero" Papers.

I was super excited to win the challenge!!

My prize... more gorgeous Maja Design Papers of course!! :)

Maja Design has challenges every month!! Here's a link to their *Blog*

Links to supplies...

"Beadboard" Mini Album

Maja Design "Sofiero" Papers

"Wild Orchid Craft" Flowers

Vintage Seam Binding

I did a LOT of machine & hand stitching!! :)

Hubby designed the album so grommets would fit in the holes!!

Although the Chipboard is white, I added white paint to make it look like old painted beadboard.

Pages 1 & 2

Pages 3 & 4

Pages 5 & 6

Pages 7 & 8

Pages 9 & 10

Side View

Back Cover

Page 1

Page 2

 Page 3

 

 Page 4

Page 4 "Tag"

Page 4 "Close-up"

 Page 5 

Page 5 "Close-up"

 Page 6

 Page 6 "Post Card" Tag

Page 7

Page 7 "Tiny Tags"

Page 8

Page 9

Page 10

Page 10 "Pocket Envelope"

Other supplies...

Tim Holtz "Milled Lavender" Distress Ink matches perfectly!!

Tim Holtz Dies... "Tag & Tie", "Caged Bird" & "Pocket Envelope"

Tim Holtz Stamps "Postcards"

Spellbinders Dies... "Floral Ovals", "Curved Rectangles", "Nested Tea Cups" & "Antique Frame and Accents"

Martha Stewart Punches

Lace & Pearls

Metal Grommets

Thank you so much for looking!!

Have FUN... CREATE... INSPIRE!! :)

Love through Christ...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to... Stay True To God!!



Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge #150!! :)

 

 

I created this card for one of our deployed heroes to send a "love you" message home to his/her *sweet* little girl!! :)

Here's the sketch I used...

 

 

Here's a list of supplies...

 

The cute little girl is a stamp from The Greeting Farm called, "Miss Anya Hats Off"

I colored her in with Copic Markers

 

You can find the stamps for sale here

 

The Frame was made with the Spellbinders "Floral Ovals" Die

I stitched around it with green embroidery floss

Hot fix rhinestones were added

and a tiny green organza bow at the top

The "love you" Sentiment is by Studio G

I colored in the little birds with Copic Markers

 

Printed Paper is by Pebbles

 

"Doily Lace" Edge Punch by Martha Stewart

 

I added lots of Hot Fix Rhinestones

 

I also did a lot of stitching with embroidery floss around the edge!! :)

 

This was a super fun card to make and I truly hope it puts a *smile* on a little girls face when she gets it from her HERO!! :) 

 

I also had an *AWESOME* time crafting with my daughter!!! :)

Creating cards for OWH is *GREAT* mother/daughter time!!

I hope you'll consider making cards for our heroes too!! 

 



 

 

"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends. 

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!!

 You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

Please pray for the safety of our military!!!!

 

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

My daughter Katie (age 13) created a card for OWH Sketch Challenge #150!! :)

 

My daughter Katie (age 13) created this super sweet card for one of our deployed heroes to send home to his/her little "sweet heart"!! :)

 

Here's the sketch she used...

 

 

 

Here's a list of supplies that she used...

 

The adorable girl is a stamp from The Greeting Farm called "Miss Anya Hats Off"

Katie colored her in with Copic Markers

 

You can find the "Miss Anya Hats Off" stamps here

 

The "Hello" sentiment is a stamp by "Studio G"

Katie stamped a lot of images in the background!! :)

The flags, bird & birdcage were made with the "Adore" set by My Mind's Eye

Misc. My Mind's Eye & Prima stamps were also used

 

The super cute frame was made with a Spellbinder's die called "Floral Ovals"

Katie used the "Swirling Lace" Edge Punch by Martha Stewart...

then she inked the edges

 

Katie patiently stitched embroidery floss through Silk Ribbon on the top and bottom of the card!! :)

 

The gems are "Hot Fix Rhinestones"

 

She also stitched on a sweet little Bow Button with thread

 

 

Creating cards for OWH makes *GREAT* mother/daughter time!! :) 

 

 

I hope you'll consider making cards for our heroes too!! 

 



 

 

"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!!

 You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

Please pray for the safety of our military!!!!

 

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy & Katie

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

My daughter, Katie (age 13) created a card for OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge!! :)

I was creating a card for Operation Write Home and my daughter Katie decided to make one too!! :)

Do you craft with your children / grandchildren?

It is an awesome creative outlet for them & even better bonding time!!! :)

This is a perfect card for one of our HEROES to send home to his/her little girl!!

I LOVE that my "baby girl" created this sweet card for someone elses "baby girl"!! :)

This weeks theme for the Midweek Throwdown Challenge is...

"Thinking of you"

The adorable stamp is available in our store...

"OA Lovey Dovey" by "The Greeting Farm"

Check out the "Operation Write Home" category in our store.
OWHers receive 15% off using the code OurHEROES at checkout!!
I will also donate an additional 5% to Sandy for her shipping expenses!! :)

Sentiment & hearts are "Studio G" Stamps

Border Punch is "Eyelet Lace" by Martha Stewart

Katie colored in the image with Copic Markers

She used Hot Fix Rhinestones & an Applicator

Buttons were sewn on with white, pink & red thread

She distressed the edges with a Tim Holtz Distresser

She also inked the edges with pink & red ink

Please pray for the safety of our military!!!!





"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Thinking of you" Card for OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge

I created this card for a deployed HERO to send home to a loved one!! :)

This weeks theme for Operation Write Home's Midweek Throwdown Challenge is...

"Thinking of you"

The camouflage paper is available in our store...

"American Bravery" by Karen Foster

Check out the "Operation Write Home" category in our store.
OWHers receive 15% off using the code OurHEROES at checkout!!
I will also donate an additional 5% to Sandy for her shipping expenses!! :)

"Soldier Ian" Stamp from "The Greeting Farm"

Colored him in with Copic Markers
Sentiment was created in Photoshop & printed

Star Border Punch by Martha Stewart

Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Pewter Brad

Please pray for the safety of our military!!!!!





"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Miss you all the time" Card for OWH Sketch #140

I created this card for Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge #140

Time apart from your sweetheart is so difficult!! I hope this card will help keep a loving couple keep the romance going through some *sweet* messages!! :)

The following items are available in our store...
Printed Papers - Ladies' Diary by Graphic 45

Silk Ribbon - 4mm - Color "Natural"

Check out the "Operation Write Home" category in our store.
OWHers receive 15% off using the code OurHEROES at checkout!!
I will also donate an additional 5% to Sandy for her shipping expenses!! :)

Taupe paper was embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder

Pink Brad was placed in the center of the clock

Spellbinders - "Grommet Tags"
Taupe Heart Brads

Font is called "39 Smooth"

Please pray for the safety of our military!!!!!





"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"LOVE" Card for OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge

I created this for a deployed HERO to send home to his/her sweetheart!! :)

 

Operation Write Home's "Midweek Throwdown Sticker Challenge".

 

Stickers used... The letters "L O V E" from the brand new Graphic 45 "Ladies' Diary" Collection

 

Black Seam Binding

"Fray Check" on the ribbon edge to keep it from fraying

Black Eyelets

Heart Brad

Background paper has been torn & inked 





 "Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"I love you this much!!" card for OWH Sketch #139

I created this card for Operation Write Home!!

I hope this puts a *smile* on a sweet little girls face when she hears from her hero!!! :)

I needed a shaped die-cut... so...

I printed the sketch, cut out the shape and used it as a template.

Faux stitching was made with a pink copic marker.

Digital image - Elizabeth Bell "I love you this much"

Colored the image with Copic Markers

Tag - Spellbinders "Grommet Tags"

Font - ScrapNFonts "SNF Party Script"

Seam Binding - White & Siam Pink

Hearts - 2 small punches

Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator

Here's the sketch I used...





"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Any HERO" Card for OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge

I created this card for the Midweek Throwdown Challenge on the "Stars and Stamps" Blog over at "Operation Write Home"...

"... make Any Hero cards and using the color scheme Red, White & Blue..."

Supply List...

Digi Image... "Patriotic Eagle" from The Stamping Bazaar

I colored him in with Copic Markers

"Stars" on the background paper... Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

"Stars" Border... Martha Stewart Punch

Font... "CK Template".

"Heart"... Ding Bat image from the "American Flag" Collection over at LetteringDelights.com

I added some "faux" stitching with a red Copic Marker.

Red Cardstock "Fired Brick" Tim Holtz Distress Paper 

Blue Cardstock "Chipped Sapphire" Tim Holtz Distress Paper





"Operation Write Home" is an awesome organization that sends blank handmade cards to our deployed military to write on and send home to their family & friends.

They are our amazing HEROES who risk their lives daily for our freedom!! This is something we can do to say "Thank You" for all that they do for us!! You can also create cards FOR the heroes and write encouraging notes for them!! :)

I hope you'll consider making cards for them too!!

Have an awesome day!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.