Made by Karla

Hello everyone! Today, I have a super sized project for you I saw something similar for sale and I thought, 'I can make that!' It's big, 24x36 in! The dog is there so you can get an idea of the size. He was a better model than the baby because he stayed still longer :) I really do Love California. I feel like we have the best of everything minus the earthquakes. I wouldn't miss that. This would be an easy project to make if you want to display your love for your state.  I hand traced the shape of California on 2 pieces of the 16x20 paper and adhered it on to the burlap background using  Tombow Power Tabs (only took 5!). Then I sketched the 'LOVE' letters and heart using a ruler because I didn't feel like using a machine. I used the map paper project roll for the letters. The way the heart came out is my favorite part. I adhered the letters using a tombow foam tape roll. I hope this inspires you to get crafty with the n...

Head on over to DCWV's new blog and check out this month's sketch . You still have time to enter! This is What I made as inspiration: DCWV Happy Days stack (Joann's) DCWV Ocean Breeze stack and Premium Burlap (Joann's) Now, GO! Make something, get crafty! Have a great day!

I love to Mix N Match DCWV stacks. Although, they are perfectly coordinated, it's like a little challenge for me! Here, I mixed 3 different stacks: Hello Darlin', Silver Lining and DIY Wedding (You can find these at Joann stores). None of these stacks have anything to do with Christmas, but I'm using Christmas photos. Hmm...I do like a challenge! Here are the papers I pulled out.  I committed myself to using these and not going back in to the stacks to change my mind or I would be working on this LO FOREVER! I chose my background, matted the photos and started layering the papers. I fussy cut the typewriter out of the Hello Darlin' stack. This was my basic layout. Then, I pulled out a few packs of Freckled Fawn Christmas embellishments and started placing them. I didn't go back into my supplies for this step either and committed to using what I had pulled out.  I really like the end result and it was quick work!  The journaling is hidden behind the photos. ...

Hello! It's been a while, huh?!  I’ve been having so much fun with the new stacks out at Joann Stores. This time, I’ve mixed the Jet Black and Marquee stacks. The Jet Black stack surprised me! I colored it with colored pencils and then experimented with watercolors. I liked the watercolors so much, I decided to use it as a background.  Gosh, I’ve been bombarding you all with Doctor Who themed stuff, but um…here’s another one! I incorporated the watercolors into the layout by choosing embellishments in yellow and just a few splashes of pink watercolor.  By 6 months, baby clapped and looked at the TV when she heard the Doctor Who theme song.Got her started early! lol  The Marquee stack has the perfect shade of TARDIS blue mixed with some pretty purples, creams, whites and blues. And the Jet Black stack? You can use that with anything! Color me impressed!!! Have a FANTASTIC day!