June & July Papercrafts

 I only made one card in June so that hardly seemed worth it's own blog post.  This month I thought I'd combine June's card with those made in July and also a few of the scrapbooking pages I've been working on.  I finally ordered all the photos from January- June of this year and have been slowly making some pages.  

June's card exchange

I LOVED this teen boy card; it was such a fun technique to try too

I've been playing with stencil/ink to make backgrounds and thought this turned out so cute

A quick and simple pattern mixed card

Not my favorite card but I am rather proud of myself for finally opening up my calligraphy set from Christmas and using it on the card even though I didn't think the words were as neat as they could be. I'm learning to embrace the imperfect. 







I think my favorite scrapbook page is probably that last one with the adorable red panda and otter; they were so fun and easy to make with the Cricut too. 

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Comments

  1. Tamar SBJuly 31, 2023 at 5:19 AM

    The cards are so pretty!

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  2. Tea With JenniferJuly 31, 2023 at 5:55 AM

    Love the scrapbooking pages & your cards look great! 😃
    Blessings, Jennifer

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  3. Maria RineerJuly 31, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    All so pretty and creative! The cards are amazing- love the band-aid stamp on the GWS card and I really like the HBD card with the glitter and all of the color. I love the scrapbook page of Alec and his cake. The colors go so well with the cake. Have a great Monday!

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  4. Kim CarberryJuly 31, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    What fantastic creations. You are so talented. I really like the teen boy card and the scrapbook pages. x

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2023 at 2:38 PM

      Aw, thank you! I really loved how that teen boy card came out; it was a new technique I had not tried before.

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 31, 2023 at 9:08 AM

    The duck card is darling. You're very creative! #MMBC

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  6. EllibelleJuly 31, 2023 at 9:15 AM

    Your cards and pages are absolutely beautiful! So fun and creative and fabulous photos!
    Sorry I've not visited for a while. We just got back from our 2 week trip to Germany visiting family, I kept my blog going with scheduled posts but haven't been online since the 13th.

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2023 at 2:39 PM

      Thank you so much! I hope you had a wonderful time in Germany with your family.

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJuly 31, 2023 at 9:40 AM

    That first card is my favorite! It is beautiful! And you know I always love seeing your scrapbook pages!

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  8. Holly Breto @ Pink LadyJuly 31, 2023 at 9:50 AM

    I always love seeing your scrapbook pages- always so creative and beautiful!

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  9. MandyJuly 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM

    The yummy heart one with the cake is my favorite!

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM

      Thank you! I just HAD to capture his cake decorating contest/win!

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  10. Kari July 31, 2023 at 1:54 PM

    The cards are so adorable!

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  11. CindyJuly 31, 2023 at 1:57 PM

    You are very creative!! I love these!!

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  12. NicoleJuly 31, 2023 at 4:12 PM

    Great cards and pages! I have some brush pens and it is so tricky to get the lettering just right. I will practice writing something dozens of times sometimes and it is much trickier than it seems like it should be. I've found that very very lightly writing whatever I want to say in pencil and then going back over it with a pen helps sometimes.

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM

      That is a good idea. It's been so long since I've practiced any sort of calligraphy that it all felt so foreign to me.

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  13. Jodie's Touch of StyleJuly 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    I don't know. June's card is fabulous and could definitely have it's own page. It's truly amazing!! But I love all the other projects too.
    XOOX
    Jodie

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  14. MarshaJuly 31, 2023 at 6:51 PM

    I am always amazed at how creative you are, Joanne! I love calligraphy and tried it a couple of times. But, my patience was not at the level needed.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 1, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    What pretty cards!!

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  16. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 1, 2023 at 6:34 PM

    Joanne,
    All so pretty!! You are very talented...This is one craft that i never got into but I do admire those that did! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you are having a good week!!
    hugs,
    Deb

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  17. ArleneAugust 3, 2023 at 12:39 AM

    WOW, you have been busy. I like your CCC cards and all the work you've been doing with your scrapbook pages.

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  18. Esmé SlabbertAugust 4, 2023 at 7:07 PM

    Firstly, thank you for sporting our SSPS logo on your post.
    Then I love your cardmaking. I should start embroidering my cards again.
    Thank you for sharing your links with us at #272 SSPS Linky. See you again next week.

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  19. Perfectly Imperfect - Life with LyndseyAugust 7, 2023 at 8:22 PM

    These are so nice and wonderful! I love the happy birthday card with the rainbows, my daughter would love that card! Thank you for linking up with Tell It To Me Tuesday, I hope to see you again this week!

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