Bella Blvd | January Mood Board...

Hey Friends! Have you seen the new inspiration feature over at the Bella Blvd blog? This year the Team are trying their creative hands at mood boards! And I am super excited!!

Check out the one for January..

Here's what I created...

"Just Do Your Thing"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd; alphas - Bella Blvd Wonky Alphabet, Florence stickers; other - Bella Blvd embellishments.

You can find my creative process ideas and "justifications"!!! here. I highly recommend playing along with the inspiration. Especially if you're struggling or are in a bit of a slump at the moment.

Thanks for visiting..x

Unicorns, Sunshine & Spring Road Trips | Bella Blvd...

Hey Friends! Just wanted to pop in here and let you know my latest Bella Blvd project is up on the blog.  You can check it out here..x

Thanks for visiting..x

Jillibean Soup | Crazy Friend...

We all have one crazy friend, right?! LOL! Well my daughter seems to collect them.  In the sweetest possible way.  So I decided to create a page for this particular friend of hers as she loves scrapbooking and playing with paper as much as I do!!

 

Up on the Jillibean Soup blog today you will find this little RED number!

 

"Crazy Friend"

 

products used: pp - Jillibean Soup (Saffron Yellow Pepper Soup); alpha - Jillibean Soup (Beanboards, Alphabeans); other - Jillibean Soup: pea pod parts, wood sprinkles, flash cards, file folders, enamel stars, Party Playground red fringe.

 

Head on over to the Jillibean Soup blog for heaps more inspiration  and to check out the new Summer releases!  Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

 



Hampton Art | Mr Smarty..

Oh dear! I have totally lost track of time and haven't shared my layout created for Hampton Art this month!  It was posted on March 6. March 6!!! That's a big ooops on my part but I guess better late than never.   

 

*bashful grin?*

 

 

"Mr Smarty"

 

cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; Stamps - Hampton Art: Jillibean Soup, Echo Park; alphas - Jillibean Soup; other - ink: colorbox, colorshine, Jillibean Soup: pea pod parts; tools - typewriter, machine stitching.

This month I wanted to use a full sheet of letter stamps without the hassle of individually placing them on an acrylic block.  My solution..? A simple paintbrush loaded with water.   :)

You guys are pretty clever and have already figured it out, but if you would like to know more, please visit the Hampton Art blog for the details.  *grin*

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting...x

 

 

Bella Blvd | Monday Challenge...

Hi Friends!  I'm back with another Monday Morning Challenge from Bella Blvd.  And this week it is all about long titles!

 

 

 

"Always look on the bright side of Life because Right Now we have Mango to Eat!"

 

 

SORRY

 

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd (Family Forever, Max, Lucky Starz); alphs - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: crochet hearts, stickers, labels; tools - date stamp.

Long enough title for you? LOL!! This week, I also challenged myself to try and tell the story in the title alone.  Can you tell that my 'happy-go-lucky' four year old loves mango? *grin* 

 

 

If you would love to see more takes on the challenge, head on over to Bella Blvd.  We'd love to see you there.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Bella Blvd | Pinterest Inspiration...

Hello Friends.  I feel like I still have the need for post holiday slumbers.  *grin*  The temperatures here in SE Queensland have started to soar.  And that's okay.  Because we can quite comfortably turn on the AC and stay in our pyjamas all day long if need be. *wink*  But today I thought I'd like to leave my lazy haze, for just a moment and share with you my layout created for Bella Blvd.

 

 

 

"Imagination"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd:  cardstock stickers, designer tape; colorshine mist, date stamp, archivers ink.

 

Ethan created this 'costume' for book week by wearing blue clothes and painting the side of a cardboard box, blue.  He didn't have very many materials to work with and I didn't want to interfere with his grand scheme.  He stuck a possum hat on his head and went as a character from the book he is holding.  And guess what.  He won.  LOL!  He won the prize for his class.  He didn't need a store bought costume for the latest superhero or the thing that all the cool kids are currently wearing!  I love that he was creative and stuck to his idea! 

 

I've taken my inspiration from the red and yellow colours but there's a few other details from the Pinterest photo that I've used on my page!  Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog for more details.  Thanks so much for visiting...x

 

 

 



Jillibean Soup | Falling in Love...

Hi there friends!  I have a layout share for you today that featured on the Jillibean Soup blog late last month.  whoops!  I am a little behind.  Sorry about that.. :D

"Falling in love with You"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alphas - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: hexies, flashcards; tools - typewriter, FTD (mixed leaves), hole punch.



 

 

I wanted to document Cameron's latest habits.  At four years of age, I know this time is fleeting. His speech will start to change, his favourite toys will definitely alternate and the sleep deprivation will one day disappear too.  But for now.  I just wanted to document the little things.  The things that are "everyday" right now.

 

Thanks for visiting...x

 



Life.Paper.Scrapbook | November Sketch...

Wow!  Can you believe we are almost through another year?!  Life certainly gets busy and in the blink of an eye, time suddenly disappears.  Thankfully we have those scrapping moments where we can look back on the year and celebrate the life we are living.  Today I am sharing the November Sketch release over at Life.Paper.Scrapbook.

 

"Best Water Fight Ever"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup, Bella Blvd, American Crafts - Dear Lizzy; alpha - Scenic Route, Kaisercraft mini alphas, Jenni Bowlin, Simple Stories; other - staple, black paint, Lux stickers, vellum, October Afternoon cardstock labels, Jenni Bowlin banner stickers, Studio Calico: wood veneer heart, Crate Paper stickers, ink; tools - silhouette portrait.

Yep.  I've changed it up again.  But the main elements are still there.  I promise! *grin* 

There are so many elements on this page already, that I will go back and create a pocket just for journaling.  Normally I would write the story directly onto the back of the page but my dear friend Melinda Spinks, has just shared a really cool way to do this on the Jillibean Soup blog. 

 

 

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And now for the fun part!!  This month's prize for the Life.Paper.Scrapbook sketch challenge, has kindly been donated by...

...and the winner can chose any sketch ebook from the store, including the brand new ones!  How awesome is that!!!

Scrapbook Generation is a Springfield, Missouri retail store started in 2004 by two sets of sisters: Debbie Sanders and Karin Rush, and Debbie's daughters Stacey Atchley and Allison Davis. In 2010, the family business grew to include Scrapbook Generation Publishing, which sells and distributes a line of 15 sketch books for scrapbooking and cardmaking. In addition, a wide variety of sketch products ranging from single sketch to books can be purchased as downloads at scrapbookgeneration.com. Each month, SG also produces six kit clubs and Allison Davis hosts Sketch Week on her blog. At the start of 2014, SG will launch an expanded online store.

 

To be eligible to win this prize, please don't forget to mention LPS in your blog post and link back to the LPS blog.  I can't wait to see what you create.  Happy scrapping and thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Bella Blvd | Project Life...

I know recently I have shared a Project Life spread here (Week 5), well.. after months of nothing... I have another to share.  And it is quite a leap between weeks! LOL!  Over on the Bella Blvd blog today we are sharing our PL inspired projects.  I jumped at the opportunity to get another spread completed!  This one is a little more recent.  *grin*

 

 

"Project Life: Week 33"

 

products used: Play Date: Daily Details, Chasing Rainbows, Little Birdie, Captions, Alpha+Bits; Freestyle Sophisticates: Freestyle Saltwater; Daily Chevies: Chevy Bell Pepper, We Are Family Bookplates, Everyday Bookplates, Pickle Juice Arrows; Snapshots: Paper Pieces; Trick or Treat: Paper Pieces; Birthday Boy: Alpha+Bits; All American: Ciao Chip Icons; Crochet Hearts: Pickle Juice; Feathers: White; High Five Alpha Stickers: Gulf, Blue, Brown-Cream, Yellow, Green; Chip Essentials: Pickle Juice; Sophisticates: Card Sentiment Miniatures; Designer Tape: Pickle Juice Chevron, Red Chevron;  other: cs - Kaisercraft; sequins, wood veneer arrows, alphas, Greatest View flair & ribbon, staples, post-it notes; tools - typewriter.

left side..

This little minion was one I designed with my silhouette portrait.  I had him originally on a birthday card for my husband, but repurposed him here in my PL. 

 right side..

There was plenty of superhero action during Week 33.  And plenty of costume designing and making in the short hours I had!!  The superhero masks were sourced via Pinterest and I was still sewing them while sitting in the car at school pick up time! 

 

This spread was put together using Bella Blvd's new CHA collection, Play Date.  If you would like to learn a little more about my spread, please head on over and visit the Bella Blvd blog.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

Bella Blvd | Art Instagram...

Hi Everyone!  We are back after a long weekend camping adventure and I can't wait to scrap some of the photos that were taken!  The weather here is finally warming up but let me tell you, the nights are still freezing, especially when you go camping without extra blankets!  *grin*

 

 

Today I wanted to share with you my layout that is up on the Bella Blvd blog.  Bella has some new features planned for the month to help kick start your creativity.  Today is the Monday Morning Challenge - focus on the square. My Inspiration? The humble Instagram square...

 

 

"Art Instagram"

 

products used: Bella Blvd: Spring Flings & Easter Things: Mom's Bouquet; All American: Borders & Cute Cuts, United We Stand, Just Write Journaling, Alpha+Bits; Sand & Surf: Cling Stamps; Freestyle Sophisticates: Freestyle Pickle Juice, Freestyle Banana; High Five Alpha Stickers: Black-White, Pink-Red; Sophisticates: Miniatures Card Sentiments; Ciao Chip Elements: Borders, Clouds, Essentials Asparagus& Pickle Juice; Sienna Chipboard Alphas: Pickle Juice; cs - Kaisercraft; tools - paper clip, Fancy That Dies, black pen, mist, ink.

 

I love Instagram for sharing my photos with family and friends and I especially love that I can share my children's artwork online without having to email each item separately, to each individual grandparent!

 

This layout is inspired by the Instagram process and documents my son's favourite piece of artwork to date. I have included hidden journaling beneath the main photo, but to find the story you need to follow the arrows!

 

 

 

The main photo flips open to reveal the journaling.  The flap works simply, by placing designer tape along the joining edge.  You could also just have an extended piece of patterned paper and fold it in half, but I wanted to use two different paper patterns.  *grin*

 

The "Art Instagram" label/title has been created by trimming down one of the All American: Just Write Journaling Stickers, to fit my size page. I've fussy cut the heart image from the All American: Borders & Cute Cuts patterned paper and added alpha stickers as the finishing touch.

 

 

Finally, since the focus of my story is Ethan's Solar System/Planet Earth artwork, I finished off the page by adding a die cut globe.  Yep.  I know it's not square!  LOL!  But I love that it has Australia on it and it makes the embellishment a little more personal for me.

 

 

I hope you will join us over at the Bella blog to see some more of the design team's challenge entries.  Thanks so much for visiting..x

 

 

 



Bella Blvd | Awesome...

Hello Friends.  I am back today to share with you my "mistake" layout!  LOL *grin*  This was a layout I created for last month's Bella Blvd colour challenge.  My mistake was looking at the mood board via my iPhone! yep.  you guessed it.  wrong colours... sigh! 

 

"Awesome!"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: designer tapes; brads, toothpicks; tools - circle punch.

When I went to upload my layout on my desktop and send it to Laura, well.. wouldn't you know it.  It looked nothing like the mood board/colour challenge!  LOL!

On the up side however, I was ready with a layout for July.  *grin*.. 

I had these sweet photos of my boy sitting on my desk. And Cameron has the cutest saying at the moment.  All done in a sing-song voice.  Check out the story here.  So.. of course I just had to document it.

I've continued with the Autumnal theme (or so I thought at the time) with a trail of falling flowers.  There's quite a mix of Bella Blvd patterned paper collections here too.  Don't you just love the way each collection can be used with the other?  :)  Thanks for visiting..x



 

Jillibean Soup | Chalk...

Hello Friends! How is everyone today?  I just wanted to pop in briefly to share my layout that is up on the Jillibean Soup blog today.

 

"Chalk"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alpha - Jillibean Soup Alphbeans; other - Jillibean Soup: coordinating cardstock stickers, pea pod parts; paper clip, mist; tools - star punch, flower punch.

I really love these new longer and skinnier alphabeans from Jillibean Soup.  They remind me of the long colourful lines that my son drew on our pathway and so I thought they were perfect for this layout!

 

Don't forget to head on over to the Jillibean Soup blog to check out what the other fabulous DT members have created this month!

Thanks for visiting..x