Jillibean Soup | Art...

Hello Friends!  I am excited to share with you today my first official layout for Jillibean Soup!  This was one of my submission layouts using lots of gorgeous Jillibean bits and pieces... :)

 

"Art"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; PP - Jillibean Soup; alpha - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: corrugated shapes, journaling sprouts, soup labels, pea pod parts & cardstock stickers, Crate Paper dimensional chipboard, maya road clear stamps, close to my heart ink (lagoon), twine, mister huey's color mist; tools - typewriter, martha stewart pinking circle punch, star punch, foam tape, sizzix die (heart).

My middle boy loves to create art.  Well... what six year old doesn't???  hee hee.. But this kid, he's very enthusiastic and wants to help me "scrapbook" all the  time.  I love what he creates for me.  Each piece is unique and incredibly special.  So I wanted to document this time in his life when "art" was so important to him... I can only imagine what he'll be like at 26... *grin*

Please head on over to Jillibean Soup to check out the awesome creations from some of the other DT members.  Thanks for visiting..x

Manor House Guest Designer | November...

Hi Everyone!  Today I want to share some exciting news!  My wonderful friends from Manorhouse Creations have asked me to be this month's Guest Designer!  I am so thrilled because I LOVE these flowers! 

These two projects were designed for Etzcetera Magazine and part of Issue 7.  Currently on sale now!

 

 

"bestie"

For more details, head on over to Manorhouse Creations or if you would like the step x step guide on how to create both of these projects and many more, head on over to Etzcetera Magazine.

Thanks for visiting...x

Fancy That Dies | Explore...

Hi Everyone!  I have a confession to make.  I have had this photo sitting in my "to-scrap" pile for quite a while.  Circa 2009.  Before Cam was born.  *grin*

I always knew I wanted to scrap about Liam and Tahlia exploring the beach but I just kept putting it off for some reason...

When I got this fantastic Fancy That Dies - Retro Globe and Stand, the entire layout just came together so easily.

"explore"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Authentique; Fancy That Dies - Retro Globe and Stand, Ginko Flourish, Film Strip, Zippity-do-da, Frilled Blossoms; alphas - My Favourite Things - Die-namics (By the Letter); other - Girls' Paperie cardstock stickers, GV sequins, black pen (sharpie); tools - machine stitching.

The globes actually come as a three pack + stand (as seen here).  I love that Australia is featured on one of the dies and that Tasmania hasn't been left off the map!  :)

To complete my layout, I've added a mix of other Fancy That Dies, to the top and bottom edges of the page.  The Ginko Flourish has been turned on its side in hopes that it looks a bit like drift wood and the Frilled Blossom is representing the sun!  LOL! Creative licence.. :)

If you would like to see more ideas on how to use these dies, head on over to The Papercraft Hub.

Thanks for visiting..x



Cowboy...

Hello!  I'm back with another layout created for Bella BLVD this week.  And since it is halloween.. I guess it is only fitting that I share a layout about costumes and dressing up!  LOL!!

 

"Cowboy"

 

sorry..

Out For Publication!!

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Bella BLVD: Thankful: Perfect Day, Just Write Journaling Stickers; Making The Team: Wall Of Fame, Alpha+Bits Stickers; Sophisticates: Short Stories; Ciao Chip Elements: Stars & Hearts; Mr Boy: Alpha+Bits Stickers; Designer Tape: Pony Dot; other - Mister Huey's color mist; tools - star punch, typewriter.

If you would like to see more details and know more about the story behind the photo... head on over to Bella.

Thanks for visiting...x
 

The Pink Leg Warmers...

Hello Friends!  Stephanie from Bella BLVD has decided to set a little challenge over at the Bella BLVD blog today.  :) Her Friday chat is all about creating your own colour palette!  And it is really gorgeous.  Have a little look....

A few of the Bella girls have decided to play along with the challenge.  I had a little time to create yesterday and I am really happy with the result.

 "the Pink legwarmers"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella BLVD (sophisticates, Birthday Girl); alpha - Bella BLVD; other - Bella BLVD: washi tape, crochet flowers & cardstock stckers, Greatest View sequins, versacolor ink; tools - typewriter.

 

 

The colour palette literally created this page.  That's my girl.. the one with the "pink" legwarmers! lol! ... ummm.. obviously.  I am so glad this photo was sitting on the top of my "to scrap" photo pile!



 

I've wrapped the edges of my typed journaling with a little bit of washi to help it stand out.  I am loving this soft pink colour against the grey!

Tahlia was practising for her ballet exam and I was allowed to sneak into the studio and take a few photos.  *grin*  Gotta love her ballet teacher for encouraging me to come in and do this at any opportunity..x

So head on over to the Bella Blog (if you haven't already), for some fun and more inspiration from the fabulous DT.

Thank you for visiting..x

World Teacher's Day & Fancy That Dies...

Hi Everyone.  My childrens' school is celebrating World Teacher's Day today and of course... when do I get notice of it?  That's right. Yesterday afternoon.  *sigh*  lol!

So being a good mum, I got up a little bit earlier than normal, this morning and created three cards for my kids to take to school... :)  Please take note that they are very simple and quick to assemble!  lol!!

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - kaisercraft; Fancy That Dies - Sweet Blooms, Scalloped Floret; other - Lilybee alphas, Greatest View mini doily, versacolor ink.

This first card is for Ethan's Grade One teacher, Mrs Stevenson.  I've layered the scalloped floret directly onto the base of the sweet blooms, larger petals.   The top flower is slightly smaller, but I love the effect of grouping three flowers together like this.. :)

products used: cs - bazzill, kaisercraft; pp - Junkitz, Stampin' Up, Bella BLVD; Fancy That Dies - Delightful Doily Duo, Butterfly Quartet; other - Lilybee alphas, versacolor ink; tools - sewing machine.

This card is for Tahlia's teacher Ms Walker.  Being a Grade Seven teacher, I wanted to create something a little more robust but still have a delicate edge to it.  The Delightful Doily Duo was perfect.  I've teamed it up with the shadow butterfly from the Butterfly Quartet collection and left a lot of white space on the card!  hee hee..  A quick machine stitch around the outside edge of the Stampin' Up patterned paper finished it off nicely.

 

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Junkitz, kaisercraft; Fancy That Dies - Retro Globe and Stand; other - Nikki Sivils alphas, apple punch, foam tape.

Finally this card was created for Liam's teacher.  And it posed a bit of a challenge for me.  You see, Liam's Grade Four teacher is Mr Zeith and I wanted a more masculine look for this card!! lol!  The Fancy That Dies Retro Globe and Stand was a die I picked up from the recent Quilt and Papercraft Fair.  Perfect!! Add an apple and a Thank You... and I'm done! lol!  Three cards in less than an hour thanks to The Papercraft Hub and Fancy That Dies.

 

Thanks so much for visiting and Happy World Teacher's Day..x

 

Story Teller...

Hello Friends!  I am so excited!!  My first layout is up over at Bella BLVD!!

 

 

"story teller"

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Bella BLVD (Birthday Boy: About A Boy, Eat Cake, Borders, Alphas+Bits Stickers, Just Write Journaling Stickers; My Boy: Borders N’ Blocks; Thankful: Turkey Tracks; Birthday Girl: Party Dress; Ciao Chip Elements: Clouds; High Five Alphabet Stickers: Yellow); other - Mister Huey's color mist, versacolor ink; tools - typewriter.

Finally a layout for Liam!  *grin*  He's my elusive one.  Gets away from the camera each time I bring it out! lol!! But I still want to document his story and this one is all about his need to share his stories in a fabulous and expressive manner!

journaling: You have such a happy nature & a creative soul when it comes to sharing how your day was at school.  We usually lol on the way home from your narratives!  Each day is a new chapter.

Thanks so much for visiting..x