Happy WCMD!!

Hi Everyone!  Happy World Card Making Day!! I am getting into the spirit today with a card I created for Bella Blvd using the 'happy' colours from Scattered Sprinkles and Summer Squeeze!

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella BLVD (Scattered Sprinkles, Summer Squeeze); tools - machine stitching.

I've kept this card relatively simple with a basic colour palette.  For that extra touch of dimension, I've fussy cut two hearts from the Summer Squeeze Borders patterned paper and machine stitched them together.

Don't forget to head on over to Bella Blvd today for plenty more Card Making inspiration every hour on the blog.  Thanks for visiting...x



Jillibean Soup | Wonderful News...

Hello Friends!!  Today I have wonderful news to share!!!

 

 

 

I am so very thrilled and honoured to be returning to this amazing and talented group of scrappers!  Congratulations to all who made the list...x

 

 

Jillibean Soup | Oh Darling!

Hello Friends!  I have just realized that I haven't shared my projects that travelled to CHA in January.  :)  My lovely friend Kim Jeffress, was kind enough to hand deliver my projects to the team setting up the Jillibean Soup booth, because I feared if I sent them via snail mail, they'd still be on route right now! *grin*  I am very grateful that she was able to do this for me, so thanks heaps Kim..x

 

Today I want to share a Valentine's Day card that was on the Jillibean blog earlier this week and a project that was sent to CHA.  I had so much fun playing with the new kraft-style collection | Healthy Heart Red Bean Soup.

 

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: paper doily, peapod parts, twine, stickers; embroidery thread, ink; tools - hand stitching, hole punch, foam tape.

 

Just a simple slide out card but the layers on it make it fun!  The hand stitching got a little wobbly at the bottom of the card too, but I like that it just adds to the charm of home made.

 

Thanks so much for visiting today and to anyone who applied for a dt position at Jillibean Soup - Good luck!!!! ...x

 

 

 

 

 

Sassy Scrappers | Project Life Week One...

Hello Friends.  *grin* or maybe that should be a *bashful grin* because I know how terrible I've been at blogging over the school holidays. But hopefully now that my three older children are back at school (for the second week), I can finally find my routine again.  May I repeat...Hopefully.

I have some wonderful news to share today.  Recently I was asked if I'd like to join the team over at Sassy Scrappers.  My role would be to play with Project Life products, create gorgeous pocket pages and record my family's journey along the way.  How could I refuse! LOL.  And now, I no longer have an excuse not to finish that spread from week... whatever... *grin*  I'm excited and very honoured that Olga has faith in me to pull this off.  I can't wait to share my PL spreads with you (and so far five weeks into the year, I. Am. Up. To. Date!!!)

 

 

Up on the Sassy Scrappers blog today I am sharing my first post and Week One spread.  I'd be ever so pleased if you could take the time to visit and check it out.

 

 

 

There are more details and close ups shared, along with my thought process and weekly tips. I really can't wait to share this journey with you.  My excitement is close to bubbling over!  (Or is that because I'm back at the keyboard blogging again?) Either way, I'm glad you've popped in to say hi today.  Thanks so much for visiting...x 

 

 

 

 

 

Bella Blvd | Introducing Lucky Starz...

You won’t need luck when you have these in your stash! Lucky Starz are the perfect combination of magical colors and coordinating patterns for each day of the week. Keep it monochromatic or mix it up with the playful stripes, hashtags and hearts. Lucky Starz is sure to show up in just about every project from here on out!

What can I say?  *swoon*  Lucky Starz is going to keep me inspired to scrap continually throughout 2014!  I am loving the colours and the basic shapes!  I don't think this collection can do any wrong! LOL!!  Bell Pepper Starz with the triangles on the reverse side (if I have to choose) is my favourite from this collection.



So how would you like to win this collection before you can buy it?  Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog for your chance today!

 

Good luck...x

 

Bella Blvd | Introducing Family Forever...

 

In our house we say please & thank you. In our house we forgive, we play fair and we are always grateful. Through the good times and the bad, Mom & Dad have taught us this language of love. Enjoy the day-to-day family memories, the big moments and the small with Family Forever from Bella Blvd.

For all you Project Life junkies out there!!  Won't these cards make the perfect accompaniment for your pages?  I am certainly looking forward to using them on my pages throughout 2014!
 



So how would you like to win this collection before you can buy it?  Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog for your chance today!

 

Good luck...x

Bella Blvd | Introducing Molly...

Molly might be boy crazy and obsessed with text messaging her friends, but deep down inside she wears an invisible crown & loves to sparkle & shine. She’s a tween, full of spunk and flair, obsessed with taking selfies & dancing all night with her girlfriends to her favorite playlist. Stay cool this winter with Molly from Bella Blvd.

I think "selfie" is one of my favourites in this collection!  The cute cameras just do it for me every time!  LOL!  And then to have it be teamed up with the gorgeous yellow print on the reverse!  Well... what can I say!  *grin*

So would you like to get your scrappy hands on this collection?  Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog for your chance t o win-it-before-you-can-buy-it!! 

 

Good luck...x

Bella Blvd | Introducing Max...

Max is seriously cool. He’s too old for toys, but totally interested in his new guitar and creating the perfect playlist to jam to. Instead of focusing on his homework Max dreams of being a rock star, going hunting with his friends someday, & even beginning high school with all the pretty girls. Chill out with Max from Bella Blvd.

 

 

There's something about camo in greys and neutrals and the strong grey text on black patterned paper that makes me LOVE this piece in the MAX collection.  I think I will be thoroughly inspired to scrap my boys and their activities in the coming year!

 

 

 



So how would you like to win this collection before you can buy it?  Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog for your chance today!

 

Good luck...x



 

Bella Blvd... Announcement!!!!

Hi Everyone!!!  I just wanted to share my super exciting news!!  I have graciously been given a second chance to design for Bella Blvd in 2014!  I am incredibly humbled by this opportunity and look forward to the challenges coming my way..

 

 

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: Designer Tape, cardstock stickers; doily, pearls, twine, mist; tools machine stitching.

Thank you to both Stephanie and Laura for choosing me out of many, many hopefuls.  I can't wait to get started!  Team introductions start next week on the Bella Blvd blog.  Hope to see you there...x