Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

 I created this meme-inspired birthday card for my older brother and I think he's going to get a kick out of it!  We've all heard the children's rhyme, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," and now we have the adult version of that rhyme: "Wallet, glasses, keys and phone!"

The little old man image is from Paint Pixel Co. on Etsy. He's part of a darling set of funny old men clip art images that I just love! I used Eyelet Outlet wide sky washi tape for the background behind the man and I used Cricut images for the wallet and keys. Then I added a pair of eyeglasses and cell phone brads from Eyelet Outlet.

Ancestors

It's Kim from Katydid Cards with you today.  The new year is right around the corner and soon we'll be singing, "Auld Lang Syne" which basically means "days gone by".  So in honor of days gone by, here's a card about ancestors.

I had a little bit of fun with this card.  Well, actually I had a LOT of fun with it using Eyelet Outlet products.   I can't take credit for the original idea.  That came from a comic strip I saw long ago and it was in the deep recesses of my mind until I spied these brads.

To create the background, I used the Brick Washi Tape for the wall and Hardwood Washi Tape for the floor.  I added a bit of woodgrain to the floor with a Copic marker.

I found a clip art image of a picture frame and imported it into my Silhouette to trace for a print and cut. A little gilt was added with a gold leaf pen.  Next, I cut a piece of watercolor paper to simulate canvas and sponged lightly with yellow...since this is a picture of an ancestor, it had to be aged, right?  I attached the telephone from the Telephone & Fan Brad Set, but before I did I took a bit of 22 gauge black wire and twisted it around a toothpick to make the cord. You can see I left a bit on each end to tuck behind the phone after bending it to fit.

The father and son conversation is being had by the iPhones included in the Selfie Brad Set.  They're sitting in a chair filled with a pattern and cut using a file purchased in the Silhouette store.

Inside, just a little sentiment to make the recipient smile.  Would this card make you call or text?  I hope so!

I've made a few more cards using the phones.  I can't wait to share them with you...so stay tuned!

 Kim from Katydid Cards

Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!

Two Types

Did you know that Eyelet Outlet has two types of phones?

A vintage styled phone (from our Telephone & Fan brad set) as shown here with our stamp set, 

called Fan Set. We also have an "Iphone" brad from our Selfie brad set.

Love all the styles and finishes from Eyelet Outlet!

Glue Dot ® Gluetape really keeps these layers flat and smooth!

Want to see all our styles and themes?
Come to the Stamp & Scrap Expo!

Marlborough, MA

Sept 7-8, 2018  

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

It Happens

This past week a very unfortunate thing happened to me.  While out shopping, I visited the ladies room.  Just as I flushed the commode, my brand new prescription sunglasses slipped off the neck of my shirt where I had hung them and into the water! Immediately they vanished out of sight!

My first thought was how glad it wasn't my new iPhone I've had for a week!  Several friends have shared their own experiences with me about loosing gloves, glasses and phones, so clearly, IT HAPPENS!  Today's creation is for all of you who've have had a similar experience!  Eyelet Outlet has you covered with Phone Brads, Sunglasses Brads, Mitten Brads, and even Purse Brads!  Don't forget the Sad Face Brads!  The toilet on my card comes from Cricut's Chore Chart cartridge. 

Thanks for stopping in today and be careful out there ladies!!  

Picture Perfect

Hi folks!  It's Kim from Katydid Cards.


I've had fun working with the Selfie Brads by Eyelet Outlet, so I decided to work with them again today.  Those little cell phones are so adorable!

In addition, I used a stamp set by Art Impressions.  I think this stamp and brads were made for each other.  In fact, together they're Picture Perfect!  What do you think?

I can relate to women "of a certain age", who don't necessarily hear what's being said.  Sometimes it's like that game of  Whisper Down the Lane.  So, I thought I'd have a little fun with these girlfriends...having a conversation...of sorts.  Here's a closer look at what they're saying:

 

With a bit of masking, I eliminated the cell phone from the stamped image and inserted the brad.  And another look at the cellphone...doesn't it fit in her hand perfectly?

I cut the card front in my Silhouette just for something a little different.  I actually used a balloon shape as a template.  For a bit of cheerful color, I cut a mat of Whisper White and covered it with Striped Washi Tape.  I added it to a mat of Melon Mambo card stock, allowing just a sliver of color to show.

 

I added the Selfie brad and tucked the banner underneath.  And then, befitting these stylish ladies, I added a Clear Jewel Bling Strip around the perimeter.  Taking my cue from the washi tape, I colored the bling with Copic markers...they take color beautifully.

 Inside, a cute sentiment which plays off the image:

I purchased a number of stamps at Art Impressions because I have grand plans of including them in my Eyelet Outlet projects.  So, if you like them, stay tuned!

Kim from Katydid Cards

Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!

Are You Ready For Your Close-Up?

I (Lauren) never stop being amazed by the things that can inspire me. Eyelet Outlet Brads and Washi Tape are an endless source, obviously, but this week I found some cool new ways to use them, thanks to a $2 camera stamp from the bargain bin at a big box crafting store!

My first idea was to pair the camera with the Selfie Brad set. I love that the packets contain six smart phones and six "Selfie" badges, and that the phones come in a few different colors. Although obviously, my favorites are the pink ones, lol! That being the case, I paper pieced the camera stamp in some neutral grey papers with an accent of Skinny Stars Washi. I used a Pink Heart Enamel for the lens and a Pink Enamel Dot for the button, with a small clear gem as the flash.  

My next idea happened because when I made the "Beach" card a couple of weeks ago, I had a pineapple-- with adorable Sunglass Brad--  and a palm tree all ready to go, but wound up not needing them. Somehow they became the stars of their very own faux polaroid, with a sky made from Blue Dots Washi and torn Glitter Gold Tape as the sandy beach. Of course I needed a Sunshine Brad and I paper pieced another camera, this time using Skinny Green Stripe Washi with Yellow Enamel Heart and Dot accents. 

Faux polaroids are quite a favorite of mine, so my third card uses another one. The sentiment "Oh Snap" works really well for anything from a belated birthday to a get well card, so I kept the rest of the embellishments pretty simple so that it could be used for many different occasions. I used the leftover pieces from the first grey camera, but this time I used Red Enamels and Skinny Clouds Tape to accent the body. I "matted" the strip of camera-patterned paper with Glitter Silver tape, just to make it stand out a tiny bit more. I actually had the whole card put together when I spotted another pair of Sunglass Brads sitting on my work table, and I just couldn't resist adding them as well. 

The next time you have trouble choosing between more than one card idea, why not get out your Eyelet Outlet embellishments and make them all?!

Lauren Bergold

likes making selfie-inspired cards 

quite a bit more than she likes taking selfies!

Valentine ATCs

When I was a little girl I loved giving and receiving Valentines, and I suppose it's fair to say that I've never outgrown it!  It is so much fun to have a stash of little cards to draw from for whenever and wherever a little love note would warm someone's heart.  

These ATC-sized Valentines come together so quickly using coordinating papers and Eyelet Outlet embellishments.  One might expect to see enamel hearts and glitter washi tape on a Valentine, but with the right sentiments, other everyday objects will work just as well.

How about "a perfect pair" of eyeglasses?

Maybe a white and pink iPhone from our set of Selfies brads?!

This set of ATCs was made from bright, clean white card stock, but I'm working on some with vintage papers and embellishments, too.  A few scraps of paper and you're halfway there! You can use the ATCs as they are, or as a jump-start for a regular card, and they are a great place to try a new technique.   Have fun experimenting!

Rubbernecker Stamp Creations

Our Eyelet Outlet Design Team had the privilege of creating designs using awesome Rubbernecker Stamps.  There were so many choices, I had a hard time narrowing down my stamps ... and the ones I picked are fantastic.

My first card features 7 images from the Rubbernecker Diva Inchies stamped in black.  I am a huge inchie fan and this set is filled with awesome girlie images.

I combined the inchies with the Women's Eye Glass & Cell Phone Selfie Brads from Eyelet Outlet.

I also cut individual gems from one of the Swirl Bling in Jewel Pink to embellish the stamped images.

My second card features Rubbernecker Stamps Heard You're sentiment, which pairs perfectly with some Bandaid Brads from Eyelet Outlet.

Here's a close-up of the text.

My final card features a gorgeous Rubbernecker Stamps Wild Garden Border 1 stamped in green on a piece of blue designer paper.

The Wild Garden was the perfect place for all sorts of Eyelet Outlet creatures to frolic.  There are two orange butterfly brads.

And a little baby bunny hiding in the grass.

I also added sun and cloud brads in the sky with some sticker sentiments.

I hope you have fun browsing through the Rubbernecker Stamp Gallery (they are so many cool images) and using lots of fun Eyelet Outlet products too.

Products Used:

• Rubbernecker Stamps Diva Inchies
• Eyelet Outlet Women's Eye Glass Brads
• Eyelet Outlet Cell Phone Selfie Brad
• Eyelet Outlet Swirl Bling in Jewel Pink
• Rubbernecker Stamps Heard You're
• Eyelet Outlet Bandaid Brads
• Rubbernecker Stamps Wild Garden Border 1
• Eyelet Outlet Butterfly Brads
• Eyelet Outlet Rabbit Brad
• Eyelet Outlet Sun & Cloud Brads

You can join me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling

"Brilliant Ideas" Altered Notebook by Lauren Bergold

Hi, I'm Lauren, and I'm excited to be here! Being chosen for the Eyelet Outlet design team isn't all fun and games, though. It actually gave me the best "problem" ever: Which of the many, many, awesome styles of Eyelet Outlet shaped brads should I use first? Turns out, it's impossible to choose just one. So I didn't.

I've been jotting down project ideas in this little notebook for a while, but it still had a plain, not-very-inspiring kraft paper cover. 

Now it's bursting with color and I can't wait to make something else... in fact I think I'll go do that right now. I hope you will, too!

Eyelet Outlet goodies used in this project:

(I'm kind of hoping this *might* be a record, in terms of quantity, lol!)

Super Hero Saying Brads

Monster Brads

Black Dog Brads

Easter Bubble Brads

Selfie/Phone Brads

Chicken Brads

Brown/White Egg Brads

Popcorn/Ticket Brads

Brown Teddy Bear Brads

Cupcake Brads

Spring Bubble Brads

Mixed Round Eyelets

PS: The light bulb icon is hand-drawn, but it was inspired by 

these adorable Light Bulb Brads which I predict you'll love as much as I do! ♥

My name is Lauren and I love making stuff, especially out of paper. I love collage, art journaling, gift wrapping, altered art, mixed media and --especially-- making cards. I've never met an embellishment I didn't love, but the *sparkly* ones are my favorites! Vintage paper is like catnip to me. I like projects with LOTS of layers and tons of texture. I spend more time thinking about adhesives than the average person. Ideas sometimes wake me up at night. I love bright colors, found objects and... did I mention... sparkly things? There is usually ink, paint, dye or embossing paste stuck to me somewhere, and often a little bit of each. To answer the two questions I get asked the most: YES, I am always this silly, and YES, I know there's glitter on my face. My personal blog is called All the Good Blog Names Were Taken and I'd love for you to come visit me there.

♥♥♥