Carol's Crazy Card Class

I took a class at my favorite craft store,

Memories of Time (MOT), this past Saturday,

so I was excited to share with you the adorable cards we made.

They were so much fun to make using the

Little Yellow Bicycles "Hello Spring" line that

Carol chose to use to design the cards.  We

made 4 cards, in all, and what a blast that was!!

I used Carol's photo, so I wouldn't have to take the

time to photograph mine.  I hope that's OK Carol!!  :)

The cards are so colorful and, well, Spring-ish!!!  LOL

Everything used to make the cards was in the LYB line,

except for maybe the buttons and cording we used.

As you can see, two of the cards were folded cards.  One

was a tri-shutter fold card and the other was a center step card.

Well, this post will be short, because I don't have a long list of

ingredients to share with you.  LOL

Thanks for stopping by to take a look

at what I've been up to!

I hope your week is blessed!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Remember When?

This adorable little digital image is from

A Day for Daisies and is called "Rupunzel Playing."

I saw the sentiment online and remembered this image

and thought it would fit perfectly.

It says:  "Remember when you were young

and couldn't wait to grow up?"

Inside says:

"Do you think you ever will?"

"Happy Birthday Kid!"

I don't know about you,

but I still love to blow bubbles!!  ;)

Card Ingredients:

Card size:  6" x 6"

Patterned papers:  Bo Bunny Back to Basics, Olivia Cashmere

and Graphic 45, Once upon a Springtime Collection Spellbound

Copic Markers:

Skin:  E0000, E00,  E21

Cheeks: R20

Eye:  BG13

Hair:  Y11, Y21, E97, E99

Nite gown:  R20, R21, R24

Bubbles:  BG10

Shadow:  CO

Embellishments:  Mango half pearls and
Offray 7/8" ivory, nylon ribbon.

Dies used:  My Favorite Things Die-namics Flower and Leaf Trio.

Punches used:  EK Success "Abstract flower,"

Fiskar's "Lace" and Xacto's rounded corner punch.

Tools:  Big Shot.

Other:  Martha Stewart Glitter Pens (silver, for the bubble wand)
and Gelly Roll "Glaze," to create the look of a bubble
over the light blue Copic Marker color I used,

Beacon 3-in1 Glue and EK 3-D dimensional dots.

Thank you for dropping by my blog today,

I hope you enjoyed your visit

and that you have a Blessed Memorial Day.

Please stop by again!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

"Love" photo album

I just returned from my travels and delivered another gift,

this time to my Niece Carly and her new hubby, J.P.

Here's a photo of the Bride and Groom,

Mother and brother of the Bride,
Parents of the Groom, and the entire wedding party.

Here's the photo album and card I made for their gift.

This "LOVE" shaped album was made using chipboard

which I covered with patterned papers chosen to

coordinate with their wedding colors

which were white, silver and black.

This is the front of the album.

With the letter "L" turned, you see

a journaling tag and some bling.

As you can see, the tabs at the top

slide out from behind the journaling tag

to reveal photo tags.

On the back side the letter "O"

is a pocket with a double-sided tag which pulls out

for use as a journaling spot and/or photo tag.

Between the letters "O" and "V,"

is another tag pocket.  A double-sided tag pulls out from the front.

On the backside of the tag pocket is a velcro'd card...

...and when opened, it reveals areas that can be used

for either photo mounts or journaling.

This is the front of the letter "V."
You can see the pocket and it's double-sided pull out tag.

The tag may be used for journaling or a photo.

On the backside of the letter "L,"

is an acrylic pocket with a ribbon tie.  It holds... 

...a mini album.

Inside the mini album, are small pockets filled with tags.

The face of the pockets have room for photos, mementos

or journaling.  The tags can be used the same way.

More mini album pages.

Additional example mini album pages.

On the face of the letter "E,"

is a flip pocket which holds a double-sided tags.

On the back side of the flip pocket

is another pocket with a tag.

Affixed to the face of letter "E" is

also another pocket with a double-sided pull out tag.

Same as above, but I've pulled out

the double-sided tag.

This is the back of the albums.

Finally, this is the face of the card I made

for the new Mr. & Mrs.

...and this is the inside.  I cut it out entirely

on my Cameo.  That was great!!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peak at my album and card!

Have a great day!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Wedding Photo Album

I just returned from the wedding of
my Aunt Bettie-Jo and her sweetheart Rick, my new Uncle!!
(Yes!  She's 6 years younger than me!)

It was a beautiful outdoor wedding followed by

an indoor reception out in the countryside near Rohnert Park, CA.

Here is a photo of the gorgeous couple after their vows:

I'm sorry I haven't posted for so long, but I've been busy making

photo albums for two weddings that were coming this month.

One of the albums, which I'm going to post today, is my gift

to my Aunt Bettie-Jo and new Uncle Rick

and was a work of love for them.

(This is going to be a long post.)

I fashioned this album from a tutorial I found on YouTube

that was done by Laura from Follow the Paper Trail,

but I can't even begin to compare mine to her work.

She was the inspiration!!

This is the front cover.

(all photos are clickable)

The album covers are constructed using chipboard

which I covered with patterned papers and is 6.5" x 6.5"

The inside album pockets are made from envelopes

which I also covered in patterned papers.

Two photo tags slip into each pocket,

so there is plenty of room for photos and journaling.

The opening clasp is a vintage-looking button I found 
at Joann's and loved!!  I think it adds a lot
to the sparkle and vintage look.

I added two pins I made using coordinating glass beads.

This is the inside from cover.

First pocket and tag.

This is the back of the first pocket.

It has two over-locking hearts

with the Bride and Grooms names printed on them.

Two tags are tucked inside and there is room on the back

of them for small photos or journaling.

A photo could also be tucked into the pocket.

Pocket two and tags.

This is the back of pocket two.

Several tags, related to love, are tucked into

the little pocket at the bottom of the page.  Again,

they can be used for photos or journaling.

Pocket three.

This is the back of pocket three.

This is a card that opens to a blank inside.

It can be used for another photo or for journaling.

Pocket four.

This is the back of pocket four.

It has several tags with sentiment related to love.

These tags can be used for photos or journaling space.

Pocket five.

This is the back of pocket five.

You can see that there is a journaling spot

and wedding bells that I colored with Copic Markers.

Pocket six.

This is the back of pocket six.

It has a single image of a guest book, and it's made like
a little pocket.  Mementos or the edge of a photo could be
positioned there.  Small photos could be placed
in the space above the guestbook,

or onto tags, or it could be used for journaling, too.

Inside back cover.

The Bride and Groom both enjoy music and dancing,

 so I thought this image was appropriate.  They could

add small or cropped photos to this page, or use it for journaling.

Back cover.

Here, you can see a sample of a couple of the albums photo tags
found in each pocket.  Both sides are covered with patterned paper,

and they usable for either photos, or journaling, or both!

This is the album binding.

I added ribbon and charms.
The charms are a large heart,

a butterfly, and a cross.

Here's the card I made for them:

The card is 6" x 6" and the image

is from Saturated Canary and is called "Bride."

I see Krista is moving from her Etsy shop to a new location,

so be sure to check back to see what that's all about!!!

I colored the image with my Copic Markers,

and used various punches, die cut shapes, and my Cameo

to provide the card with lots of lace. 

Thank you for taking the time to look at all my photos

and descriptions.  If you have any questions, please ask!!

I am too tired from my trip to post all the information.  :)

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Hello There!

Finally, a new card to share!!  I've been so busy making gifts for weddings I'm attending next month, that I've not had an opportunity to make any cards.  I took a break and created this one to share with you today.  :)


This gorgeous digi image is from A Day For Daisies, and is called "Pearls in my hair."  This image is so classy and pretty, and I really enjoyed coloring her.

Card inside:

Card Ingredients:


Card size: 6" x 6 "


Paper:  My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two, Blush, a 6" x 6" paper pack.  


Sentiment:  by me!


Copic Markers used:


Skin:  E000, E00, E21, R20
Hair:  E35, E42, E55
Dress:  RV11, RV32, RV34
Birds:  BG11, B13
Background:  BG000, BG10, BG11, E40, E50


Embellishments:  Kaiser Rose half pearls, Recollections Rose half pear flourish, seam binding that I dyed with Copic Marker R34, bird cage used on the inside of my card was cut from the same patterned paper pad I used to make my card.


Punch:  Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace.


Tools used:  Sewing machine.

Other:  EK Success 3-D dimensional dots.

Thank you for taking time from your busy day

to stop by to take a look at my card.

I pray your day will be blessed!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Just thinking about you...

Hello, how is your day going?  I sure hope it has been a good one!

Here's my latest card share.

I've used one of Krista Smith's Saturated Canary digi images.

She's called "Priscilla Pie," awwwwww, cute name, huh?

I think it matches her "cuteness."

~side view~

This sweet image was lots of fun to color

because of all the folds and layers in her dress.

I also love the hair on Krista's images!!

~inside~

Card ingredients:

Card size:  6: x 6"

Paper used:  Bo Bunny Gabriella Collection.

Sentiment:  I made on my computer.

Colored with Copic Markers:

Skin and cheeks:  E000, E00, E21, R20, R30

Eyes, dress, tights, shoes, jewelry, flower in hair:  R20, R21, R22, BG10, BG11, BG13, W00, W1

Background and blending:  W00, W1, 0, R20, R21, R22, BG10, BG11, BG13

Embellishments:  Kaiser Chocolate half pearls, Gypsy Chick Butterfly Garden Butterfly Pop up, Recollections half pearl flourish for Butterfly trail, Offray Ribbon, and lace from stash.

Tools uses:  Silhouette Cameo for the oval I used for my image and the background loopy shape, Sewing Machine, and Big Shot.

Die used:  My Favorite Things Die-namics Flower Trio.

Punch used:  EK Success Rock Fern.

Other: Martha Stewart Glitter Markers to snazz up the flowers, Gelly Roll Glaze to glitz her jewelry and hair pearls, Zip dry glue and EK 3-D dimensional dots.

Thank you for dropping by my blog today,

I hope you enjoyed your visit.

Please stop by again!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Hoppin' by to say...

Happy Easter!!!

I had an opportunity to take a class last Saturday

and had a blast making this card, thanks to the teacher,

Tammie, and the other gals who attended.

As one who rarely uses stamps,

this was both a challenge AND a learning experience!

First of all, I rarely color animals, so that was new,

then toss in using stamps and I felt a bit awkward, but

I had fun and it all turned out fine. LOL

This adorable stamp image is from a set called "Peanut Bunny"
and is a Crafty Clear Stamp from Our Craft Lounge.
You can find it at Memories of Time.
(Please tell Michelle that Marilou sent you!)

Here's the inside:

Here's a side view:

The last photo is, hopefully, close enough that you can see

all the extra embellishing I did when making my card.

See the white sparkly fluff on Peanut Bunny's ears and tail?

See her finger and toenails?  Cute, huh?

Ok, now for all the little details:

Card ingredients:

Card size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Paper used:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Black Monochromatic; Bella Blvd Spring Flings and Easter Things collection Mom's Bouquet and Sunny Sunday.

Colored with Copic Markers:  

Elephant:  N3, N2, N1, R30

Inside Image:  R30, 0, E25, E23, E21, C1, CO, RV13, RV11, RV10, YG93, YG91

Ink for sponging and dying ribbon:  Momento Tuxedo Black and Rose Bud.

Ribbon used:  Hug Snug seam binding (which I dyed with the Momento Rose Bud).

Embellishments:  Pebbles Pearl pins and assorted beads, Fluff on Elephant ears and tail:  Our Craft Lounge Sugar Sparkly Stuff.

Tools, dies, etc., used:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Nested Egg, Quickie Glue pen, Sakura Clear Glaze Pen, sponge, mini mister (water), heat tool, EK Success border punch, Micro Glue Dots, dimensionals, and a new masking product (missed the name).

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been up to!

May your Easter be Blessed!!
Remember:  Jesus is ALIVE!!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮