TAC Savvy Projects for People on the Go

The Inside Scoop ... More Lilly Anna

This card does make me want to SING OUT LOUD!  I LOVE this card so much I had to share it!  Kimberly O'Rosky designed this fabulously simple and savvy card and I think you'll be surprised how easy it would be for YOU to recreate it!  It truly is simple, smart & sophisticated!

Now, I didn't realize this until AFTER I was uploading these cards to my blog, but, they were all designed by Trudy Osborn!  How cool is that!  So each of these fabulous cards following is a Trudy original!

This first card is MY favorite of this Trudy Bunch.  I LOVE IT!

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe it's this stamp set ... I don't know ... I LOVE this next one as much as the first Trudy card above!

 

Thank you Kimberly and Trudy!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Flat Ribbon Trick for Card Making with Julie Griffith

I am ALWAYS on the look out for new tricks, tips and techniques and was excited when I saw that Julie created another quick and easy video to show us how!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Forty Mini Album by Guest Designer Melanie Montes de Oca

 

I LOVE this mini album that Melanie created to commemorate her 40th Birthday!  Constructed completely by hand it has so many features and lots of fantastic little details!  Enjoy your stroll!

 

 

 

The binding was one of my favorite features {and one I'll incorporate into my own work} so I had to get lots of shots so you can re-create this at home.  There are even more photos at the bottom!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice how Melanie uses the lunch sacks in her album.  While they connect some of the pages ... you'll discover that in some of the 'valleys' there is nothing connecting the left side to the right side of the album.  LOVE this feature!

  

 

 

 

 

 

The back of each card Melanie journaled on looks like this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't this FABULOUS!  One of the ladies in our office {Debbie} is quickly approaching her 50th and she is planning on marking the occasion with an album just like this.  What an AWESOME idea!  Thank you so much Melanie!

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

The Inside Scoop ... Lilly Anna

 

As I've stated many times one of my favorite things to do at The Angel Company is hang out in our Contest Entry Room.  {Okay, I don't really hang out ... I browse}.  I LOVE seeing the entries that come in past, present and just arriving. 

Entries for current contests are stored in bins labeled with the contest name.  After the contest winners are chosen the entries are then filed into bin boxes that are labeled by paper collection and/or color palette.

On this particular day I grabbed a box that was labeled 'Lilly Anna' and here are some of my 'finds' that I'd like to share with you.  Now, also know that some of these items were submitted and pulled for catalogue.  However, not all of the samples make it into the catalogue because stamp sets are discontinued, palettes change, etc.  These samples all end up on display boards and are showcased at Seminar, Leadership and other events The Angel Company may participate in throughout the year.

I hope you enjoy these specTACular creations as much as I have! 

This FANTASTIC project was designed by Marcie Nowell for a showcase board.  What I particularly appreciate about this card is the gift that comes with it!  Do you see the necklace?!  Now, I do believe that the washer part of the necklace actually sat within the pink circle on the card.  However, do to being adored ... it has slid down some.

 

This is a peek behind the blue scallop circle.  You can see the ribbon 'necklace' layered nicely in this shot.

 

This is the back of the washer.

 

To create this project Marcie used:

Swirly Gigs, Deco Designs, Ordinary Greetings, Lilly Anna SWIC, Lilly Anna CS, Lilly Anna Ribbon, White Ultrasmooth CS, Jet Black & Starlight Silver Brilliance Ink, Beaux Arts Blue Palette Ink, Glaze Gelly Pens, Clear Emboss Powder, Crystal Lacquer, Silver Leafing Pen, Scallop Scissors, Mega Scallop Circle Punch, Super Jumbo Circle Punch & Extra Jumbo Circle Punch, Micro Hole Punch, Foam Tape, Large Washer, Small Washer.

Next I found this gorgeous card created by Chris Franco.  LOVE it! 

I don't have a list of supplies but can tell you the Scor-Pal played a key design roll in this project.  Chris also used crystal lacquer on the center of the flower and that adds a 3-D element that is striking.

This next card was designed by Chelsea.  And since she didn't write her last name on the card ... I can't share that with you.  {sadness}. 

This card is FABULOUS because of its simplicity!  It is so simple yet has details, such as the ribbons and eyelet, that really give it a smart look.  LOVE it!

 

Okay.  This card stole my heart!  It's FANTASTICAL and it's designed by Kimberly O'Rosky.

  

 

Here are the supplies Kimberly used to create this card:

Welcome Home, Lilly Anna SWIC, Lilly Anna CS, White CS, Noir Black Palette Ink, Lilly Anna Ribbon, Prismacolor Pencils, Odorless Mineral Spirits, Corner Rounder, Nested Circle Coluzzle.

Here is another of my favorites!  This is such a HAPPY card and it was designed by Michelle McDaniel.

 

This card would make me feel blessed if I received it in the mail!

Now moving on ... how PRECIOUS is this!  Oh my goodness I LOVE it!  Su Klinkner designed an absolutely irresistible baby card right here!

 

 

Here are the supplies Su used to create this little touch of Heaven:

Lilly Anna SWIC, Lilly Anna CS, White CS, Hello Baby, Noir Black Palette Ink, Prismacolor Pencils, Tropical Mini Brads, Lt Blue Tombow Marker, 1 1/2" Round Punch, 2" Scallop Punch, Pop Dots.

Next I found this sweet little cupcake and instantly fell in love!  Trudy Osborn designed this piece for a showcase board and it is timeless!

 

You know I'm a detail gal ... so check out these details up close!

 

 

 

 

Here are the supplies Trudy used to design this adorable page:

My Little Cupcake, Lilly Anna SWIC & CS, Noir Black & Burnt Umber Palette Ink, Watercolor Pencils, Dove Blender, Tropical Mini Brads, Coluzzle Circle, Mega Scallop Circle Punch, Mimi Ribbon, White Cardstock Strips, White Gel Pen.

Isn't this FUN!  I have one more Lilly Project to share today! 

This project was designed by Laine Kammeraad and it is so exceptional!  Check out this fantastic little wall hanging!

 

 

 

I hope you've enjoyed these projects as much as myself and our staff at The Angel Company!  I have more from our Lilly bin to share so I'll see you soon.

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Grandpa's Fathers Day Stationary Set by Guest Designer Trudy Osborn

 

Trudy really hit this one OUT OF THE PARK!  When our staff at The Angel Company saw this we all wanted one just like it!  Except ... with our initial of course!

 

 

One of our FAVORITE things about this project is what happens when you take the lid off.  An entire stationary set unfolds before your very eyes.  It's magnificent! 

 

Included are 2 sizes of cards and envelopes.  Tags for easy embellishing or quick gift giving.  A post-it pad and pen on hand for important notes.  And check out the postage stamps!  Have you found them yet?  How FANTASTIC to create a special place for the postage stamps!  This little set has EVERYTHING!

 

We LOVE that Trudy included hand-stamped cards all ready for Grandpa to send to someone special.

 

 

 

 

 

Grandpa can even do some embellishing with these tags that Trudy included.  Or maybe he needs a quick gift tag ... how GREAT to have these on hand!

 

 

 

This is so exceptional Trudy!  Thank you!

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Trudy's Supply List

T-599 Alpha Grunge

T-2610 Running Stitches

T-2667 Cars

V-835 Winchester

V-223 Ivory Cardstock

V-244 Kraft Cardstock

V-73 Neutrals Cardstock Stack

TT-220 Noir Palette

TT-217 Cognac Palette

TT-218 Burnt Umber Palette

B-216 Winchester Ribbon

F-358 Scor-pal

D-73 Circle Punch

D-74 Circle Punch

D-701 Scallop Circle Punch

B-122 Antique Copper Hardware (eyelets)

F-241 Wonder Tape

Paper Piercer

Plastic Canvas

Pen

Post-It notes

 

Toilet Tissue TubeBook Tutorial

I LOVE this tutorial Julie has created using Toilet Tissue Tube's.  Who knew?!

I think I may have to start saving ... paper towel holders!  And cut them in half!  :)

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Trudy's Matchbook Box Drawers Tutorial

 

I've had quite a few requests for a 'how to' on this little butterfly box that Guest Designer Trudy Osborn designed.  Trudy's Butterfly Box Matchbook Drawers  

This REALLY is a simple project and this quick tutorial will show you how!  For this tutorial I opted for our Sheer Scallop Coasters instead of the Chipboard Coasters so you could 'see' how this little box goes together.

 

 

 

 

I said it was EASY!  The hardest part is picking out which papers to use to cover and decorate the box!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Blog Hopping ... Chris and KellyRae

 

So last time I was over on Chris Franco's Blog, I grabbed these two cards and have been waiting to put them on my next Blog Hop.  This top one is SOOO one of my FAVORITE'S!  Isn't it fantastic!

Okay, this one isn't so shabby either!  The crochet doilies remind me of my Grandma O'Farrell.  She constantly made doilies and afghans and hats and all kinds of wonderful things.  It makes Chris's Blog feel like home, to me.

  

You can check out more from Chris by visiting her Blog.  Chris Franco's Blog

Next I was off to KellyRae Cooper's Blog.  Check this out.  Ok.  Before you get upset ... I know this stamp was last month's SOTM.  It's FABULOUS though!  And the Black and White paper is a FREE Download on our TAC Home Page.  Black & White Paper Download

  

Now this next card is AWESOME on it's own ... but ... KellyRae hit it out of the park by providing a TUTORIAL to go with it! 

 

Now, for some reason I just couldn't get these photos any clearer.  That's okay though.  You can check them out in person by visiting KellyRae's Blog.  And ... she has all of the instructions for the Tutorial there as well.  KellyRae Cooper's Blog

I hope you enjoy these projects and these blogs!  Both Chris and KellyRae sent me their information when I did the Blog Hop Call some time back and I'm working my way down the list in the order received.  So, if you haven't seen yourself yet keep looking.  Unless you didn't send me your link.  Then stop looking. 

Oh, you'd like to know WHERE to send me your link.  Send it to me here:   savvyprojects@theangelcompany.net 

Here's a tip ... our Savvy Projects readers are especially interested in SIMPLE, SMART and SOPHISTICATED projects and TUTORIALS!   

Oh, one more tip ... 300 dpi is the best resolution for me when I need to steal, oops, I mean borrow your images!  If you don't have a clue what that means ... don't worry about it!  It won't keep you from being featured!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Charlie Bit My Finger, Again!

No, I don't spend lots of time watching YouTube videos and I have no idea how I stumbled upon this one.  I LOVE it though!  It just cracks me up.  Maybe it'll give you a good laugh today also!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!

If you've read any of my tweets you know I spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday driving back and forth from Wichita for my daughter's Dance Competition.  {Sophie goes to Prestige School of Dance and is a member of their Mini Company Competition Team}.  We had a BALL!  I had to share a few {yes ... this is only a few} of the photos from her dances.

Here are some shots of Sophie in her Trio, Mama I'm a Big Girl Now.

 

From L to R.  Emma, Sophie and my niece Ashley.

 

 

 

 

 

Next up was Bushel and a Peck.  This was in the small group category and this is the girls' favorite number!  Possibly mine also!

 

The little girl behind Sophie is Alex.

 

 

Sophie LOVES this part!  Makenzee is on the left front, Ashley left back, Alex is right front and Emma right back.  {Of course you can only see Emma's tiny little leg!}

 

 

 

 

Next up was I Want You Back or the J5 {Jackson 5} is what we call it!

L to R is my niece Ashley, Makenzee, Emma, Alex and Sophie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What FUN!  It was an incredibly long, short weekend!  Yep.  Long and short!  Most of all FABULOUS and the girls were THRILLED!  They cleaned house with awards so felt really good about all of the hard work they've put into dance this year.  No photos of the bigger girls, who were equally incredible, just 'the babies' as we call them!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

I Spy ... With My Little Eye

 

An animal that isn't stuffed.  Our Sheba!  Obviously she wanted to just blend in and enjoy a little peace and quiet for a change.

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

 

Koi Nobori Wind Sock by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

 

We knew this Wind Sock was incredible as soon as we saw it, however, it's even more INCREDIBLE after reading these words that Marcie included with this piece.

May 5, in Hawaii, is traditionally celebrated as Boys' Day.  Families celebrate by displaying koi nobori  (translated carp banner) on poles outside their homes in honor of their son(s).  The koi is a symbol of strength, determination, and courage.

  

 

 

 

 

 

WOW!  And just think ... you have PLENTY of time to get this done before May 5, 2010!  This is AWESOME Marcie! 

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Supplies Marcie Used:

1. T3014  Build-An-Owl
2. T2610  Running Stitches
3. S7001  Basic Set Brilliance Dew Drops (Mediterranean Blue & Graphite Black)
4. F115   Color Duster
5. B216   Winchester Ribbon
6. Fabric
7. Wire
8. Fishing Line
9. Bamboo Pole
10. Fabric Glue
11. Sewing Machine & Thread
12. Black Pen

CampFire Pan Roasted Chicken Recipe

I LOVE to try new recipes and it seems that those with a catchy title always grab my attention.  This one sounds like one my kids {and us adults} will enjoy! 

 

I found this recipe at Tyler Florence Recipes.  Tyler is an INCREDIBLE chef and his recipes are all original.

Now doesn't this sound YUMMY!

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

 

Mischelle

 

 

CD Photo Cube Tutorial

This would make an AWESOME Christmas gift!  LOVE it!  Thanks Julie!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Brasil ... by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

Our FINAL chapter {she wipes away a tear}.  There is nothing I can say about this album that can add to it ... it is a MASTERpiece!  Let's take a look at the final pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now let's spice things up a bit.  Here are some of my favorite DETAILS from this last chapter.  Can you find them on their pages?!

 

 

 

 

Marcie, THANK YOU! 

 

FOR THE FIRST TIME on Savvy Projects I am leaving this post OPEN for comments.  If you'd like to share your thoughts and well wishes with Marcie your comments will be very much appreciated.

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Argentina ... by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

 

  

 

It's already BEAUTIFUL and I haven't even seen the country yet!  Welcome friends!  To Argentina.

 

 

I LOVE how Marcie incorporates stamping into her scrapbook page layouts.  I will definitely be utilizing her techniques!

 

 

This page is AWESOME!  Love the stamping.  Love the pocket.  Love the alphabet stamps with Marcie's penmanship.  Love the paper detail at the bottom.  Love the ribbon detail at the top.

 

 

 

 

 

And speaking of love ... WOW!  What a great page this next one is.  Notice how Marcie left a cardstock border for the photo on the left.  On the right I LOVE how she butted both photos up to the edges.  Very cool.  I also LOVE the colorful photographs of Argentina.  Winchester is so classic and goes so FANTASTIC with travel and vacation photos. 

 

Notice the detailing here.  Marcie used a microscopic scrap and made an attachment for the oval Buenos Aires attachment.  In person this microscopic piece looks almost like it has a rubber band texture. 

 

 

The colors in this 'Little Italy' photograph are so FABULOUS!  Winchester is so classic and sophisticated it IS the perfect choice every time!

 

Hats off to Marcie!

 

I can hardly believe that we only have ONE country left.  Can you guess where we're going tomorrow?!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Chile ... by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

 

Welcome to Chile!  On this stop you'll find FANTASTIC detail, repeated themes and HUMOR!  Enjoy the tour!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Marcie!  I am LOVING Chile!  Join us for another country tomorrow.  What a FANTASTICAL way to kick off National Scrapbooking Month!

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Bolivia ... by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

  

Welcome to Bolivia!  I don't know about you ... but this is my first time here!

How about the AWESOME page above!  Would you believe that Marcie MADE this page from one of our TAC Stamp Clam Shells.  It is so sturdy and LOOKS so INCREDIBLE.  Especially in person!

And the embossing on the chipboard JUST amazes me!  It looks like GLASS!

 

 

I LOVE the 4 feet theme!

 

This is the BACK of the album page.

 

 

This next page is a favorite!  I think you'll find throughout this album that it looks pretty intimidating to re-create, however, start breaking it down and you'll discover that the Genius is in the Details!

 

Like these details!  Notice the way Marcie threaded the buttons.  And did you see the stamping?!

 

I LOVE how Marcie incorporated stitching on this page!

 

 

This next page is another FAVORITE!

 

Notice the stitching!

 

I shot this one on the side because I needed to get a handle on the stitching so I could re-create this effect!

 

Here Marcie used a scrap of Clear Acetate.  She attached it by sewing it on the page.

 

  

 

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

 

I would have been so afraid to punch through the flower.  In the album this looks so natural!  You don't even notice there is a binder ring going through the flower itself!  And I LOVE how the ribbon softens the hardware.

 

Again ... DETAILS!

 

This actually stops and somehow Marcie designed it so that you CAN'T pull it out all of the way.  So SMART!  And I SO LOVE it on the bottom of the page! 

 

 

Here is the back of the page.  Break the page down and you'll notice it is pretty simple and not as intimidating as we think.  It's the amazing details that polish it!

 

Like this DeTaiL! 

 

And did you notice that for this layout Marcie used a piece of Winchester to mat her photographs.  What a GREAT idea!

 

We also LoVe how Marcie incorporated her memorabilia throughout the album.  PRiCeLeSS!

 

 

Until tomorrow ... Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Peru ... by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

 

Our first stop ... PERU!

 

I LOVE this element that Marcie repeated throughout her album.  4 feet. 

 

I was QUITE nervous about taking the album pages out of the album ... however ... I did.  With GREAT care!

You'll see throughout our travels with Marcie that she repeats elements in each Chapter of her album.  Sewing, stitching, chapter titles, the 4 feet ... watch for each of these elements and how Marcie uses repetition to create such a cohesive book.

 

Keep in mind when looking through these pages that MOST of them Marcie created for this book.  Isn't that incredible!

 

The details are subtle and sophisticated.

 

 

This next page is one of my FAVORITES!  Marcie constructed this pocket for this album!  She has stitched along the bottom and the side to seal it.  The top remains open and contains her memorabilia. 

 

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how Marcie used this striped ppiece of Winchester to create a sturdy binding.

 

This is the back of the pocket.

 

And here you can see that it really IS a pocket!

 

This next page is so clever!  I LOVE how Marcie uses the Winchester die cut tags and combines them with stitching, brads and PHOTO CORNERS!  How classy is this!

 

 

 

Marcie also uses stamping throughout her album and does so very subtly.  Below she has three stamped pieces she has incorporated into the design.  Also notice how she just stitches along the top left edge of the photo to attach it to the page.  And take note of the repeated circle element.

 

Isn't this stamping a great touch!  Add a couple of eyelets to polish.

 

Here's that stitching I was talking about.  GORGEOUS touch!

 

I almost missed these three eyelets the first time I looked through this album.

 

 

 

And there you have it ... PERU!  Wait till you see where Marcie takes us tomorrow!

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

South America Album by Guest Designer Marcie Nowell

 

This album is SO INCREDIBLE ... I snapped over 500 shots of it getting it ready for this blog!  What more can I say! 

Today you've discovered where we'll be traveling over the next 5 days.  South America.  Before we stop at any of the countries we're going to take a tour of the FRONT, BACK, and INSIDE album COVERS.  Shall we hit the road!

You got a peak of the cover (above) so now we'll take a look at the spine.

NOTICE the spine itself isn't covered with paper.  It's inked.  Also NOTICE that Marcie used her Crop-a-dile, punched a hole at the top and added her ribbon.  I LOVE THAT!

 

 

NOTICE how Marcie incorporates our Chipboard Essential Elements into her project.  You'll see that she covers FRONT and BACK and the edges of every piece have been inked.  What a polished presentation!

Marcie brought home a souvenir and attached as well.  What a GREAT touch!

 

I LOVE the sheer ribbon tied around the tan satin ribbon.  And can we talk about Marcie's penmanship!  SERIOUSLY!  That girl can write!

 

 

 

 

This is a close up of the COPY Marcie wrote and stamped on the album cover.  The combination of her penmanship with stamping looks so savvy!

 

This is the BACK of the album cover.

 

This is INSIDE FRONT COVER.

 

 

 

This is INSIDE BACK COVER.

 

 

This is a shot of the INSIDE album spine.  What we REALLY appreciated about this was that Marcie didn't even touch the center spine.  How welcome is that!  It doesn't at all make the album feel unfinished.  In fact ... this album feels like a MASTERPIECE!

 

 

I LOVE this shot because it shows the varying thicknesses of the inserts Marcie used.  I sent Marcie an 8x8 album with maybe a couple of chipboard inserts.  Marcie created ALL of the remaining inserts for this album.  And wait until you see them!

 

Again, I LOVE how Marcie just used ink for the spine! 

 

 

Here is a shot of the album laying on its side.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how many of the pages extend PAST the album covers.  So many of us are afraid to do this and here we have the perfect example of how FANTASTIC it is!

 

Besides inking the edges of many of her pieces Marcie also incorporated sewing machine stitching throughout the album. 

 

 

 

 

And that was just the ALBUM COVER!  Tomorrow we'll visit our first country!

Thank you Marcie!

 

Happy Paper Crafting!

Mischelle

Marcie's Supply List for this Album:

1. V835     Winchester SWIC
2. B316     Winchester CS
3. V223     Ivory Ultrasmooth CS
4. V244     Kraft CS
5. T2739   Kinder-bet
6. T2832   Fancy Punctuation
7. T2820   Just a Note
8. T2867   Date Disks
9. T2950   Go Abroad
10. T3084   Creative Inspiration
11. TT217   Cognac Palette Ink
12. TT218   Burnt Umber Palette Ink
13. S7001    Basic Set of Brilliance Dew Drops (Graphite Black)
14. S8110   Cotton White Staz-On
15. S959     Spanish Olive VersaMagic
16. S963     Egglplant VersaMagic
17. S982     Wheat VersaMagic
18. S977     Aspen Mist VersaMagic
19. A11       Essential Elements
20. A10       ABC Frameworks
21. B216     Winchester Ribbon
22. B116     Winchester Hardware
23. F771     Matte Heritage Brads
24. D307     Brites Board Clips
25. C628     Ivory CS Strips
26. S751      Clear Embossing Powder
27. D73       Super Jumbo Circle Punch
28. D74       Mega Circle Punch
29. K102      Big Bite Crop-a-dile
30. F163      Marvy Heat Tool
31. Recycled TAC Clear Stamp Box
32. Maya Road 8x8 Album Cover
33. Chipboard
34. Acetate Scraps
35. Blossoms and Buttons
36. Sewing Machine and Thread
37. Recycled Page Protector
38. Clay Charm from Bolivia
39. Foam Tape
40. Black Pen