Tinkerbell Fairy Light and Card

Hey everyone...well, I warned you that I wouldn't be around as much.  lol  But here I am today to share with you a tutorial for the Disney Pixar Blog Hop.

Welcome to the Disney Pixar Blog Hop!

Disney and crafting are a magical combination, and we are so happy you joined us to day for this blog hop.  Some of the crafters participating in this event have been doing this together since 2011!  Over the years the hop has grown but one thing has always stayed the same . . . amazing crafting projects that feature your favorite characters from Disney and Pixar movies.

For 2016 we are going to attempt to have a hop every other month for the entire year . . . February, April, June, August, October and December.  If you are on Facebook you can like the group page so that you can be the first to learn about each upcoming event.  Just click HERE to go the the Facebook page.

To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, be sure to start at Shawn's blog to see all of the projects.  Just click HERE to head over to her blog and then follow the hop line up at the bottom of the post to see everyone's projects.

Tinkerbell Fairy Light

My little niece, like many girls her age, is obsessed with few things in life, the first, Frozen, and the other, Tinkerbell.  Well, she has been scared of the dark lately so I decided to help her out with this little night light.

Supplies Needed:

• Mason Jar
• Mod Podge
• Epson Salts
• Battery Operated Tea Light
• Tinkerbell Sticker (I created my own with Cricut)
• Foam Adhesive
• Assorted embellishments for top

Step 1:  Coat mason jar with a thin layer of Epson Salts.  You can tint your Epson Salts with a bit of food coloring if you like...I used a bit of red to make pink.  For extra hold, you can spray a bit of poly sealer over the Epson salts.

Step 2:  Create Tinkerbell sticker image.  I used the Print & Cut feature on my Cricut machine to create the sticker, but if you have a favorite sticker, feel free to use it.

Step 3:  Attach Tinkerbell sticker to tea light using foam adhesive.

Step 4:  Embellish Jar.  I used some small flowers and a bead spray to decorate the top of my mason jar, but feel free to use whatever you have handy.

Super quick and easy.  Definitely something you can make in an evening.  I think my niece and her friends may even choose to make them as a craft for her upcoming birthday party.

Of course the light had to come with a card.  And what is more fun than a shaker card.

Tinkerbell Shaker Card

Supplies Needed:

• Card Blank (I used a chalkboard card from Core'dinations)
• Patterned Papers
• Sizzix Die
• Foam Tape
• Clear Acrylic
• Sequins and Small Beads
• Embellishments

Step 1:  Cut hole in center of cardstock to create window for shaker.  I love these thinlet dies from Sizzix when used with the magnetic plate.  This combination allows me to place my window exactly where I want.

Step 2:  Add acrylic to the inside of the window and surround window with foam tape.  You want to make sure and not have any holes that your sequins can fall out.  Looking for acrylic?  Try old packaging.

Step 3:  Fill with window with sequins and small beads.

Step 4:  Attach to cardstock base.

Step 5:  Embellish front of the card as desired.

Before you go, make sure to enter to win our prize for this hop . . . a Disney paper pack from Queen & Co. 

The paper stack will not even be shipping out to stores until late February 2016, so you can have it before the stores are even selling it!  Note: Due to the fact that we received this paper stack so early, it is considered a promotional proof and there could be some slight variations from what will be shipped to stores.

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Good luck, and enjoy the rest of the hop!

The full blog hop line up is below.  

Shawn

Jessica

Melissa

Ellen

Miranda

Lori

Nancy

Tammy

Midge and Madge

Jenny

Magical Disney Mixable - Clear Scraps

Hi everyone!  Sorry I have been such a slacker, but as you may or may not know my father and step mother were involved in a motorcycle accident...they were hit by a drunk driver.  I have been spending quite a bit of time in the ICU and haven't really had much of an opportunity to share.  That said, today I want to share with you a mini album I made using the super cute Mixable Magical 8x9 Album, back before the accident.

I really like the iconic shapes that are included in this mini, fun Mickey head, camera, and castle...this is the perfect mini to document your Disney vacation.  

I love that this album is 8x9.  The size allows me the opportunity to add plenty of photos.  And who doesn't have a ton of photos when they vacation.

And the different sizes and shapes add lots of opportunity for "peek a boos" and follow throughs.  So fun and interesting.

Now that I am back from my Disney Vacation I can't wait to add lots of photos.  It was so fun mixing all the cute Disney papers and embellishments I have had in  my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Tinkerbell Box Card - Disney Pixar Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Original Disney Pixar Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from  Shawn's blog.   If not, you may want to go back as this is the beginning and you know you want to see all the great inspiration along the way.

I decided to create this fun little box card for my niece's birthday.  I wanted to give it to my daughter, but she says she is too old for fairies...who is too old for Tink?  not me.

 Fairy Box Card Supplies:

• Cricut Tinkerbell and Friends files
• SVGCuts Box Cards svg Kit
• Cricut Explore Machine
• Dena Designs Little Azalea Scrapbook Papers
• The Buckle Boutique Rhinestone Sticker Sheet - Tiffany Blue
• Sizzix Framelits Banners #2 Die Set

Step 1:  Cut papers and begin assembly of box.  I started with the inside.  Adding the back and the scallops that will fold over.  I love the texture of the solids in this paper set.

Step 2: When you stand the box up, the box is already decorated for you.  The yellow dots on the outside and the yellow scallops folding over.

 Step 3:  Add additional flag pieces as well as the inside pieces that will old our fairy embellishments.

Step 4:  To create the rhinestone flag pieces cut a template from plain cardstock and then simply trace onto the rhinestones.  The rhinestones cut easily with a simple pair of scissors.

 Step 5:  I used the print and cut feature on the Cricut Explore to create Tink and her friends.  The print and cut feature is so easy to use, you will be creating in no time.

 Step 6:  Leyer your faries with a few flowers and done.

Your next stop on the hop is....Lori.  I have attached the entire line up below, just in case you get lost.....

Disney Pixar Blog Hop Line Up

Shawn

Nancy

Lori

Ellen

Marisa

Kathy

Jenny

Jessica

Madge

Jenny

Hugs.

Countdown to Disney Tri Fold Frame

Happy Friday everyone!  Wow, this week has just flown by.  Today I want to share with you a project I made for Clear Scraps.  I love this Tri Fold Mouse Frame, and with our upcoming trip to Disney, I couldn't resist creating a countdown calendar.  Yes, I know my littles aren't so little, but it is still fun to countdown the days till we spend some quality time with Mickey!  lol

 

I love that with the tri fold I could have sections for both photos as well as the "countdown".   Of course, I needed to add an old photo when they really were little, as well as a more recent shot with Mickey.

To add the "countdown" I carefully drilled small holes in the acrylic while the paper was still protecting both sides and then inserted my cup hooks.  The acrylic easily held the hooks in place.  Then, I just added a bound set of numbers, 0-9 to each hook that I made with my Bind-it-All.  A bit of baker's twine holds them in place.

So, how does your family plan for Disney?  Do you do a countdown?

Disney Days - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you one last project with the gorgeous Simply Sweet kit from the Sampler.  I have so enjoyed playing with this kit...the colors were so fun and the patterns...oh my.  My favorite though has got to be the buttons.  Anyway......

My family recently spent a few days in Disneyland where I snapped this photo of my girls.

Bits of the gorgeous mist in the kit and the fabulous buttons highlight this layout.  I really love the "bubble paper" that was in this kit...and did I mention the buttons?  hee hee

I loved the color of the mist and couldn't resist customizing my Thickers and adding a sprinkle of them to my card stock base.  You know me and pink.  lol

Be sure and grab your Simple Sweet kit before they are gone.  And don't forget about the sketch and card challenges going on here.

Hugs.

Nancy

Get your Simply Sweet Kit

The Sampler Simply Sweet

Fairy Tales

Hi everyone!  Sorry I am a bit late today...Monday and all.  If you are looking for the Sampler blog hop, scroll down a bit.  Today I want to share with you a project I just made using some of my yummy goodies from the Your Memories Here store with some beautiful trims from Hydrangea Hippo.

This is an old photo from a few years back when we visited Disney Land.

 I love the beautiful, soft colors in the Almanac collection from Prima.  They are just a dream to work with.

 And the trim from Hydrangea Hippo suited this project perfectly.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Cruising with The Sampler

Hi everyone!   I hope you are having a great day!  I can't believe how fast time is flying these days.  School is almost over and I am planning our summer vacation.  What?  I haven't even come close to scrapping all of last years summer vacation.  lol  Like that will ever happen.

Anyway.....Today I wanted to share with you a layout I did using the April kit from The Sampler.  I know, I keep going on about how much I love this kit, and I do.  It has been so versatile.  A Book of Me page, pictures of Ainsley and Lili playing in the yard, and today....

The view of Ketchikan, Alaska from aboard the Disney Wonder.  It was quite an overcast day, but the town was beautiful none the less.  And these papers from the April Sampler kit worked just perfectly.  Lots of different textures and soft colors.....sigh.  And you know how much I love the resins and trinkets.

This Friday The Sampler is hosting a blog hop...a little sampler of The Sampler.  So be sure to check in here.  I will have a great prize to give away (as will all the designer's on the hop).  So, be sure to check us out at our new blog.

Well, back to work...

Hugs.

Nancy

Thursday...

Hi everyone.  I am trying to be a better blogger...and the projects are piling up around here, so I thought I would share a few that I did from our 2004 trip to Disneyland.  I have soooo many Disney trips to scrap that sometimes I feel overwhelmed by it all and just don't know where to start.  I have decided to go back to the first set I haven't scrapped and work forward from there.  Of course, that means I have seven trips left to scrap, three of which are cruises, and one which is Disney World.  Oh goodness...I get stressed just thinking about it.  hee hee

So let's sneak back in time.....

We have always had the most magical experiences at Disneyland.  On this day, we snuck into the restaurant for Captain Mickey's lunch (no longer exists) not too long before they were going to close.  After a relaxing lunch, we noticed that we were the only family left out on the patio.  Before we knew it, our children were playing hide and seek with Mickey and his friends.  Who gets to do that?  hee hee

 I used a sketch from my good friend Heather to create this one.  Lots of Reminisce papers as well as a few EK Success and Creative Imaginations embellishments.

This one is based on a Pagemaps sketch and features a mix of patterned paper scraps.

Well, gotta get back to work around here.

Hugs.

Nancy

I know, I know

I have been an incredibly bad blogger this week.  But, I have a good reason!  I snuck off with the family for a few days at DisneyLand!  Woo hoo!!!  It was so much fun!  I can't wait to scrap some of the photos.

Brighton was having issues with some of the characters.  First he got in a fight with Chip about sports...you know, Sharks vs. Ducks, Giants vs. Dodgers, etc.

And then with Captain Hook, something about Hook being taller...well, when he wears his platform shoes.  hee hee

This is the night view of the California Adventure park!  So pretty and the World of Color was fabulous!  If you get a chance, it is a must see!

Can't make a trip without seeing the big guy himself.

Phil has decided he is so over the villains and has decided to have a thing for "hot fairies".  I try not to get too jealous.

The kids let me ride Small World twice!  They know it is my absolute favorite ride.

And how beautiful is the castle all lit up for the holidays.  Now if only I can get Phil to do our house.  hee hee

We weren't able to see all our favorite characters this trip.  We missed Pooh every time, and Cinderella and Snow White were busy performing.  We did get to make some new friends tho.  Tiana from The Prince and the Frog.....

and Jack Skellington and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.

I know some of these aren't the best photos.  I just grabbed them quickly to update the blog.  But, not to worry, with over 450 photos taken, I am sure I will find the right ones to scrap.

Well, a few quick updates before I sign off....

Catch the Moments Kits is having another Big Sale!!!  Devon really wants to make room for all the new goodies she will be getting after CHA!  So be sure to check it out!

And my friend Sara is having a DT call over on her challenge blog, Scrap Fit.  Check it out!

Hugs.

Nancy