Recipe Organizer ~ Kathy Orta Files & Graphic 45 French Country

Awhile back in a previous post, I mentioned that I was working on a recipe organizer for my sister for Christmas.
Well, I finally finished it in early December! 

It was a huge project and something different for me to tackle!
I took my time, thinking each process thoroughly. 
I had to stop a couple of times and search/order more paper, embellishments, a ring binder, etc.
But the end result was well worth it! 

I purchased the tutorial from Paper Phenomenon - Kathy Orta Files. 
She makes her tutorials easy to follow (esp. for beginners like me) and includes pictures. Thanks Kathy!! 
I could not enter this into her Contest due to one of her rules was to make a video of your project and I don't do videos. 
I tried to get my granddaughter to make a video before it made the trip to Florida, but it never happened!
I am hoping that someday my recipe organizer will make it to one of Kathy's Inspiration Monday posts!


And now without further ado, TADA!!.....

The rooster and sunflowers were fussy cut from the Graphic 45 French Country Collection

Easel style lid to easily hold recipes! When not in use, the lid stays closed with the help of a magnet.

Rooster charm ~ Etsy

Lid & drawer knobs ~ Tim Holtz 

Chipboard embellishment ~ Graphic 45 French Country

Metal brads ~ Graphic 45

Recipe dividers & trim ~ Cricut cartridge, "Just Because" Cards

The binder (see below) fits in the left side.

I searched and searched for recipe cards with roosters on them. I finally found just the right ones at an Amish bakery/gift shop while on a mini vacation during the summer!

Recipe binder ~ front view

Recipe binder ~inside view

Recipe binder dividers hold recipes/coupons in place, then can be incorporated to a recipe card if so desired.

Inside binder ~ left pocket 

Inside binder ~ right pocket

I left the recipe card dividers and the binder dividers blank. That way Tracy can personalize the categories to her liking!

I am (bashfully) proud of this project and so glad I challenged myself!

Hope you will allow some time in your week to create. 

Till next time...

Happy Crafting!

TTFN!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Do What Makes You Happy Mixed Media Canvas

As we usher in another New Year, my wish for all: 

May you have everlasting happiness, and peace.

May your home be blessed with an abundance of warmth and joy.

May all your wonderful dreams become real.

May you experience success in whatever you do. 

And.........

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I created this canvas for my hubby back in October for our anniversary. He has always said to me and the kids "I would rather have something homemade than anything bought". So homemade is what he received!

This was my first attempt at mixed media. It was fun to just be sorta messy for a change! 

Ingredients:

Mod Podge ~ gloss

Plain tan tissue paper

Mister Huey's Color Mists ~ Classic Tan & Sunshine

Tim Holtz cling stamps ~ Grunge Cirque

StazOn solvent ink ~ Jet Black 

Patterned paper assortment

Magic Mesh ~ copper fine weave

Washi tape ~ white with black dots 

Skeleton leaves ~ green

Fiskars clear stamps ~ Sentiments

Tim Holtz Distress Marker ~ Bundled Sage 

Silver heart embellishment

We R Memories Keeper ~ bakers twine

Pink Paislee ~ Artisan Elements border & Artisan Chipboard arrow

Happy Crafting

and don't forget to make some art, try new things, push yourself!

Happy New Year!!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Sister Act Design Team Call Entry

While I have never applied to be part of a Design Team, the thought has been in the back of my mind for some time. When I was invited to apply, I said to myself " Cindy, you don't have the experience, nor the supplies". I had thought of every excuse why I should NOT apply! After a week of crafting, thinking, crafting, thinking....I am applying! 

Sister Act is a new challenge on the block. Jenni and Tricia are sisters-in-law. They are an Anything Goes-all the time challenge blog.

I don't have one specific style. Here are my 3 card entries. 

#1: Here is a simple,easy,fun card. Card base is made out of Kraft card stock. I used Fiskars border stamps with various colors of ink onto white card stock. I cut Kraft card stock to make a sort of " banner " like background for the words. I used Tim Holtz ; Grunge Cirque  stamp for the " Love Wish Dream" and attached them with pop dots.

#2: Another fun, cute card. The base is white card stock, the pink card stock is embossed with Sizzix textured impressions, dots and flowers set. The blue cardstock and the pink inside the card are rounded off with a Fiskars corner punch, then embossed with Fiskars embossing stencil that I have had since I started scrapbooking.  The cupcake ribbon is from JoAnn's. The Birthday stamp is a Fiskars stamp. The cupcake chipboard embellishment is from K&Company called Sweetie Birthday.

#3: This card was made incorporating the vintage look. I painted  the white card stock with Making Memories specialty glaze in copper. The flourish stamp is from Scrappy Cat using StazOn ink in jet black. The patterned paper was inked on the edges and  I applied Ranger Distress crackle paint in clear rock candy. The large black patterned chipboard behind the flower is covered with washi tape, then stamped with various stamps in jet black ink. The flower is from Prima, Love Note collection and brushed with the copper specialty glaze . The lace was from my stash and the leaves are from Recollections.

Thank you for considering me for your Design Team! :)