Sea Goddess

Today I get to share my June creations for Gecko Galz Sea Goddess theme.  This was such a fun theme!!!  I created this 12x12 layout  pulling in some Goddess of the Sea images, with fish camp images along with the goregous Mintay lighthouse chippie and Graphic 45 paper. 

I also had a blast creating the pop-up post card - which be making its way in the mail shortly, along with these fun sea themed cards.  Yes there is a wee bit of snark too. 

I wrapped it all up with an 8.5x11 layout that will likely become part of a 12x12 for my niece's calander.

I used the following sheets that can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/geckogalz:

Goddess of the Sea Collage Sheet

Nautical Mile Collage Sheet

Fish Camp 1 & 2

Seven Seas Card kit

Thanks for looking - remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

Little One Mini Album Tutorial Part 2

 As promised, here is Part 2 of the Little One mini album tutorial.  Here we add the flips, flaps and designer papers.  All measurements are on my YouTube Channel.

Enjoy. 

Little One Mini Album Tutorial Part 1

Well after numerous requests, here is Part 1 my mini album tutorial created with Graphic 45's Little Ones collection.

Enjoy

Repurposed Christmas Tags

So what do you do with tags that come on things you get for Christmas?  You repurpose them and make Christmas tags wo use next year!!!

Here is a short video taking you from start to finish on the tags I built from existing product tags.

Hope you enjoy.

Christmas Desktop Calendar

 Hello everyone.  Just popping in to share my latest DT project for Aall Scrapbook Essentials.  I created this project with the Graphic 45 book box, the Vicki Boutin Evergreen & Holly paper pack, the Graphic 45 tag die and a few pieces from my stash.  This will work great on my desk, on the counter, on an end table or anywhere a gorgeous Christmas calendar is needed.  I thoroughly enjoyed making this project.

Let's Get Cozy ChristmasTag holder

Here are few pictures of my latest DT project for Aall Scrapbook Essentials.  I Graphic 45 Let's Get Cozy Collection, a Prima album, Graphic 45 tags and dies as well as some G45 washi tape.   This was so fun to put together. 

Enjoy the walkthrough.

 

Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge Gift Box

So excited to be working on Christmas projects!!! Here is my latest DT project for Aall Scrapbook Essentials. This project features Simple Stories Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge, Woodland bits and the Graphic 45 Window Shoulder Box. I love how quick this came together and how versatile this project is. I have included a link to my YouTube video where you can create along with me as we build this project from start to finish. So let's get creating.

Simple Stories Vintage Lakeside Trifold Album

 So excited to share my first DT project for Aall Scrapbook Essentials @aallscrapbookessentials. For this project, I used two things - the Graphic 45 Trifold Waterfall Folio album and Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lakeside Collector's Essential Kit. This was so much fun to make and just in time to feature all those summertime memories. What I love about this project is how easily it came together - something that can be done in a day so perfect for that last minute gift. Because the album is premade, all you have to do is decorate!!!

Hope you enjoy the video. If you haven't subscribed just hit that subscribe button.

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A Quiet Moment

Hello everyone!!!

I know it has been a long time since I had a few minutes to stop by and say hi.  But, I have a rare quiet moment so I thought I would do just that.  

I have been creating and figured I had better share a few of my creations with you - sorry for being lax over the past few months.

Here is a walkthrough of my Graphic 45 Christmas Time house and coordinating mini album.  I love this collection and will have a tutorial for the house in the next few days so watch for it.  The mini album tutorial will be posted in the future.

For the past 4 years I have thought about trying to become a Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador.  So, in the absolute busiest time of the year me - tax season- I am going to give it a shot.  Wish me luck.

Just a quick note, to say I haven't forgotten about you.  Thank you for hanging in here with me and remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon.

If you haven't subscribed yet - hop on over to my YouTube channel Tanis Buckton and subscribe - that way you won't miss any of latest creations.

 

The Scrap Hovel

Good morning everyone!!!  Today I wanted to show my craft room or Scrap Hovel as I like to call it.  This is my sanctuary.  It is not a huge a space but it works for me and I wanted to share as I love seeing other craft spaces.  Have a great day and I look forward to seeing your comments.

Love Notes

Hello everyone!!!

I just wanted to share a few pictures of the anniversary present I made my husband - we have been together 32 years and simply put I love that boy.  I was very touched when my husband shared pictures of his gift on Facebook - the comments and outpouring from everyone have been amazing.

For this project I used a Graphic 45 Travel Journal, the Graphic 45 Love Notes collection, the Love Notes solids and patterns as well as the journaling cards, chipboard and stickers.  All of this was transformed into the anniversary present below, full of love notes, memories and our story over the last 32 years.  I hope you enjoy it.

This is our story - more than 60 pages of why I love my husband and our incredible journey together.

When my husband posted this on Facebook he stated that it made him cry.  He never ceases to amaze me.
 

When you have no plan...

As many of you know, I like to create with just a vague plan - that way I am always surprised in how things turn out.  For this project all I have decided on is the paper.  I am using Graphic 45's A Perfect Gentleman Deluxe Collectors Edition.  After that sky is the limit. 

So what does it mean to start a project with no plan?  Often it can mean cutting, scoring, recutting and so on.  Is this how things have started with this project?  You bet and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Here is a glimpse at the beginning.  I will post more as the project progresses.

Unveiling....

Good morning everyone!!!  Just a quick update to my last post showing the travel album and steamer trunk I built using Graphic 45 City Scapes and Tropical Travelogue collections. 
Well, I can now share with you that they are in their new home - with the beautiful bride-to-be Brittany.  Her sister threw her a travel themed shower so I thought these would be more than fitting - I must say Brit loved them!!!

So glad she liked them - I certainly enjoyed making them!!!

Hello everyone here is the start of my latest project using a Graphic 45 Square tag and pocket album as well as the Tropical Travelogue, City Scapes and Penny's Paper Dolls Family collections.  I decided to change things up, turn the album into a suitcase and build a little steamer trunk to go with it.

This was a very fun project.  The only plan I had was the products I was using, after that, it was simply whatever my creative brain came up with.  I must say I have the most fun when I just start sticking stuff down and just let the process happen.  One of these days I may plan a project out start to finish....or not...

So here is a quick video of the finished project - I hope you enjoy it.  I look forward to seeing your comments.  Happy crafting!!!!

Wow it is hard to believe it has been a month since my last post.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year eveyone.  Today, I am sharing with you a desk calendar I built for my brother for Christmas.  I used Graphic 45 Good Ol' Sport.  This gift came together quick and I am very pleased with how it turned out.  Hope you enjoy the show - although the December picture did not work out - the rest is here to see.

St. Nicholas Mini Album

Here is a video of the mini album I made using Graphic 45's St. Nicholas collection.  I love this collection it has a great Santa face (most important) and just lends itself to soooo many things.  I am working on an assortment of Christmas albums that will become part of my yearly Christmas decorations.  Hope you enjoy - I loved making this.

Ready Set Go...

Well calendars are finished and space is finally cleaned to start the next project.  I am going to build a mini album, likely inside this Graphic 45 box and plan to use the Tropical Travelogue and Steampunk  Debutante collections from Graphic 45.  So this is pretty much how I plan a project.  I grab a few things and then let the creativity begin.  I will update as things come together.  See you soon.

Calendars and Christmas Presents

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  Family has all gone home so it is quiet today.  Just working on Christmas presents - hoping to finish this today.  I have been making calendars for the family for the last 15 years - they love to receive them as much as I love to make them.  I used Graphic 45 Chidren's Hour calendar pad and collection kit as well as assorted scraps from stash. Hope you enjoy the sneak peak.

Shaker box

Hello all.  I know in my last post I said I would be uploading pictures of my latest project a Christmas shaker box - well here we are a week later and still no pictures.  I will do my best to upload soon.

Sorry for delay - I haven't forgotten about you - I promise.

See you soon.
Tanis

Holy cow - what a sale!!

Wow - just a quick post tonight to let everyone know about the amazing online sale happening August 28 and 29th at https://aallscrapbookessentials-com.

Those who know me and those are getting to know me know that Aall Scrapbook Essentials in Kamloops, BC is where I get all of my scrapbook supplies.  The owner Tania Powell goes above and beyond when it comes to finding and bringing in items we request.  If she doesn't carry a particular thing you are looking for - you can be certain she will do her best to bring it in.  I know what I will be doing tomorrow - placing my online order!!!

I will be posting my lastest creation -  a Christmas shaker box with matching cards in the next few days.

See you soon.

Tanis