"Happy, Happy Day" Layout Tutorial with Susan Tidwell

 

"HAPPY, HAPPY DAY" LAYOUT
Crate Paper- Craft Market

 

Hi everyone, Susan T. here with a layout tutorial for you using the lovely "Craft Market" papers from Crate Paper. 

 I love the soft hues of this collection and it suited my photos of the day our newest grandson came home and his 2-year-old brother finally got to meet him.

I used an easy watercolor technique on the background using the new Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink. This new color is beautiful and matches this paper line so well.

Take a medium-size acrylic block and smoosh (technical term!)
the ink pad on it and then spritz it with water until it beads up.

"Stamp" with the inked block randomly over the "Craftsman" paper. Press down harder if you want more coverage; press lightly to get a droplet effect. Repeat this until you have the desired coverage. So much easier than painting with a brush!

Here you can see that I started where my photos would be to practice first. It gets "patchier" toward the outer edges.

I added a torn strip of Doodlebug Bubble Gum Sprinkles Vellum by machine-stitching it over a few paper elements. This eliminated the need for adhesive which will show through the vellum.

Here you can see the envelope piece cut from the "Project w/ Gold" paper and a strip of the "Thrifty" paper
(I think that paper is my favorite of all the collection!)

I continued to layer cut and torn pieces of several of the papers ("Studio," "Inspired w/ Gold", and "Thrifty") and added stickers from the Journaling and Title Accent Sticker Sheet.  
After adding my photos I embellished with the Puffy Gold Stickers (stars, hearts and arrows).

In this photo you can see a portion of the Wood Veneer Hoop that I added over the larger photo to highlight my two cute little grandsons.  I loved that it looked like a real wooden hoop so I used it as is.  I also used one of the paper strips to fold over an American Craft Paper Straw to make a flag.  The polka dot strip came from Craft Market- Studio Paper at the very bottom of this photo is actually a barcode strip from one of the papers - I love that some manufacturers add these patterns and I use them frequently!

Here you can see one of the Wood Veneer Tags w/ Gold Glitter Accents. I added number stickers from the sticker sheet for the year, added a scrap of printed paper to cover the hole of the tag and embellished with another heart puffy sticker.  I used the Wood Veneer Circle w/ Gold Glitter Accents in the upper right corner of my layout, adding the date of the photos with a gold Uniball Signo pen.

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and love these papers and embellishments as much as I do. It's a versatile, pretty paper collection and it's available now at The Little Blue House or
online here!


Susan Tidwell

 

NEW Page Builder Bundles @ the Little Blue House!!!

Good Morning!
Several of you have been asking about our Page Builder Program...and today I will fill you in on our NEW Page Builder Bundles!!! 

What is a Page Builder Bundle??

Our NEW Page Builder Bundles are a hand-selected bundle of unique Paper Crafting goodies! With each bundle you will receive an assortment of printed papers, coordinating cardstock, a fabulous variety of embellies, fun fibers/ribbon, and a few unexpected finds too!

 Each bundle will come with a Page Builder Bundle BluePrint Guide which is a photo-filled, step by step instruction guide which will include all cutting dimensions. You will receive BluePrints for a minimum of 3 single layouts and 1 double layout (all made from the contents in one Bundle Bag). The BluePrint Guide will be emailed to you at the time of purchase. These Page Builder Bundles are $25 each and a limited quantities are available. 

If you love the layouts, but would prefer to create them from your own stash of papers and embellishments, you can purchase the Page Builder Bundle Guide for $10. Once purchased, it will be sent to you via email.

We are excited to release TWO NEW Page Builder Bundles TODAY!!! Party Time and Love to Read are now available and on display at the Little Blue House! We will be releasing several unique Bundles throughout the year. 

Here are photos of the two double layouts made from these NEW Page Builder Bundles...

"Celebrate" Layout

Designed by: Miss Tracy
"Party Time" Page Builder Bundle

"I love Books" Layout

Designed by: Miss Tracy

"Love to Read" Page Builder Bundle

Please stop by the Little Blue House to see all of the layouts designed with these two new Page Builder Bundles. They are on display in the front studio. 

Layouts for these Page Builder Bundles have been designed by myself, Miss Tracy, Rhonda Merry, Natalie Sheeran, and Cathy Grigsby. We hope you enjoy our pages!!!

Another fun NEW addition...

PAGE BUILDERS NIGHT @ the LBH!

Cat and Nat (the Blue Crew) will be hosting a Page Builders Night at the Little Blue House. Bring up your bundles and enjoy their assistance as you put them together. Extra Goodies will be given to each attendee! We will have a few prize give-aways and serve snacks & beverages for this workshop night. Cost per person is $15 and you must reserve a seat in advance. 

PAGE BUILDERS WORKSHOP: $15

Friday, Feb. 20th   6pm-10pm

Make plans to join us and enjoy time spent with other Page Builders! Most importantly, you'll leave with finished layouts....YaY!!!

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Keep Creating,

Miss Tracy :)

Happy NSD! LBH Layout SALE begins FRIDAY 5/2!!!

Oh Happy Day....the Holiday of my People! LoL!
Celebrate your passion for Scrapbooking and preserving your memories for the future generations to come!...and thank you for sharing with us over the past few posts about your love of scrapbooking! I love reading your comments...Keep'em coming!

I will be drawing a winner for an LBH Gift Certificate at the end of business on Friday and announce the Winner on Saturday...Woo Hoo!!

Today we are celebrating NSD with a special

 LAYOUT SALE!!!!

Stop by the HouSe and enjoy a special NSD discount on specific layout kits that will be on display in the back studio...LOTS to choose from!!! Regular price $25 and our NSD price is $15. Friday and Saturday only (while supplies last). 

Come shop, crop, and create with us at the

 Little Blue House!

Friday 5/2 HouSe Hours 10am-5pm

Saturday 5/3 HouSe Hours 10am-5pm

Be sure to check out the LBH BlueCrew Fan Blog on Friday 5/2 and see the results of our "Finish in a Flash" Challenge...Here's a peek...

www.lbhbluecrew.blogspot.com

AND

On Saturday, 5/3, I will post my Free BluePrint of the Month...So be sure to become a follower so you don't miss out on any of the BlueCrew features! I'll post a peek on our FaceBook page.

Hope to see you in the HouSe!!!

Keep Creating,
Miss Tracy & the LBH Gals

The LBH 12 Days of Ornaments

It's that time once again!

Time for the LBH special presentation of...

As we enter this wonderful holiday season... 

We are reminded that giving is more important than receiving. Our gift to you...12 fabulous tutorials to create some wonderful hand-made ornaments! 

Beginning this Sunday, Nov. 17th, we will post a step by step, photo illustrated, tutorial on that day's featured ornament...and we encourage you to leave a comment on that post! One lucky commenter will receive that day's ornament as a gift from the LBH!!!

Our 12th ornament will be featured on Thanksgiving Day. Craft along with us and you will have 12 fabulous ornaments to adorn your tree with! 

Be sure to follow the blog and bookmark us...so that you don't miss a single tutorial! 

Merry Crafting!
Miss Tracy  & the LBH Gals :)

Blue Crew Product Review: Bella Blvd Feathers

Hello Everyone!
This week we will be featuring a new Blue Crew Review each day through Memorial Day! We will give you the full review of some fabulous NEW products that we are carrying at the LBH and in our ONLINE STORE.  Be sure and check out our posts each day and leave a comment! One LuCkY Commenter will win the featured product of the day!! 

Today we are showcasing the new
Bella Blvd Feathers!!!

Blue Crew Product Review:
Bella Blvd Feathers

                                   

 Feathers are fun & fabulous and are so
on trend right now!  Great for all seasons, these feathers come in 18 beautiful colors in Bella Blvd’s signature palette series. Perfect for your paper crafting creations, accessories for your clothing & hair, deocr pieces, and so much more!

It’s always fun to play with feathers!- bella blvd

There are 4 feathers in each package and are priced very reasonably at $3.49 each. They are wonderfully soft, fluffy, and light as a...well, you know...a feather! LoL!

Here is some fabulous feather inspiration for you!

You can find these fabulous feathers at the LBH, and in our LBH Online Store- RiGht HeRe!!
www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com

For more feather inspiration,
check out the Bella Blvd Blog : http://bellablvd.typepad.com/bella_blvd/

Don't forget to post your comment for a chance to win some Fabulous Feathers from the LBH!
Keep Creating,
The Blue Crew

Join us for SBIAD as we prepare to celebrate Nat'l Scrapbooking Week!

Registration has begun for our...

Scrapbook in a Day Workshop

These SBIAD pages feature the beautiful collection called Vintage Bliss by Simple Stories. In this ScraPtaStic Workshop you will receive 11 unique page protectors and complete both sides of each protector. Essentially creating 22 pages in all! Everything will be

pre-cut and ready to assemble... with our expert Designers there to help you throughout the day!

We will be offering this Workshop on two dates and a light lunch and beverages will be provided for our Scrappers.

 SBIAD: Vintage Bliss

Thurs. May 2nd 9am-5pm

Sat. May 11th 9am-5pm

Cost $80.00

Stop by to see all the pages. They are now on display @ the LBH! Also...We are making our SBIAD Kits better than ever...All SBIAD Kit orders will receive BluePrints (instruction guide & photos). Kits are limited so don't delay...reserve your SBIAD today!

Sign up for your seat or kit @ the LBH, over the phone 

(817) 431-7930, or online at www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com.

Added another Washi Wonder Scrapstasher's Workshop....this Saturday 4/13!

Just wanted to post a huge thank you to all who joined me for my Scrapstasher's Workshop yesterday! It was a wonderful day filled with wonderful Washi Tape projects!

Washi Tape is such a hot trend in Paper Crafting because it adds such a fun, colorful accent to your projects and SO incredibly easy to use ...(and very forgiving and easy to reposition if necessary).

In yesterday's Workshop, we explored many uses and techniques for Washi Tape Rolls & Sheets. Then created a few Washi Wonders projects!

 I will be repeating this Scrapstasher's Workshop again on this Saturday, April 13th from 10am-Noon at The Little Blue House if you would like to come learn and create some Washi Wonders of your own!

Take a look at some of the wonders we made:

Washi Wonder Card
(Washi Rosettes & Washi Wire Leaves)

Washi Wonder Layouts:
(Washi Borders & Washi Banners & Washi Windows)

Other Washi Wonders:

(Washi Quilting Book Cover w/ Washi Rosette & my favorite....Washi covered Phone Charger)

Now I can always find my charger...

and it's Super-Cute!

My Scrapstasher Workshops are held monthly at the LBH and only cost $5 to attend. There is a "what to bring" list posted here on our blog (look for the Scrapstasher tab at the top of the home page). Please call ahead to reserve your seat!

(817) 431-7930

www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com

Keep Creating,

Miss Tracy :)

Sneak Peeks of our April Page Builder Layouts!

Hi Everyone!
Hope you are all enjoying the SunShine today! Just posting a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Sat. 4/6, the April Page Builder Layouts will go out on display at the Little Blue House!

I had so much fun designing these...

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! 

Here are a few sneak peeks:

"That's my Boy!" Layout:

Designed by: Tracy Pounds

 "You make my Heart Sing" Layout

Designed by: Tracy Pounds

"Today" Layout

Designed by: Tracy Pounds

"Sweet Girl" Layout
Designed by: Tracy Pounds

The April Page Builder BluePrints Guides are ready and if you prefer to purchase kits, those are ready too! 

If you want to know more about Page Builders and how it works, please click the link below...

http://thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/p/page-builders.html

You can reserve your Guides or Kits in several ways:

*Stop by the LBH

*Order over the Phone (817) 431-7930

*Order ONLINE on our WEBSITE

www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com

Happy Page Building!
Miss Tracy :)

Join us at the LBH for our…

Garden Party
Specialty Workshop

This day will be “blooming” with wonderful techniques and sure to inspire you and “grow” your creativity! 

Come receive great Hands-On learning while creating some fabulous Blossoms and you will receive this Standing Framed Chalkboard too so you can showcase your flowers individually. 

 You will be creating with a variety of NEW Lotions & Potions from Ranger, Art Anthology, VerDay by TSS, and so much more!!!  You will also be treated to a refreshing lunch during our Garden Party. 

 

 

 

 

 When: Fri. April 19^th 
or Sat. April 20^th

Time: 10 am to 2:30pm
What to Bring: Scissors only
(everything else will be provided for you)
Cost: $60
Lunch Provided

Reservations are required and seating is limited. Stop by the LBH or give us a call at (817) 431-7930 to reserve your seat. 

We look forward to gardening with you and watching your creative skills grow!

Miss Tracy, Elaine, Susan, Lynette