Jillibean Soup | Mother to Boys...

Hi Everyone.  With Mother's Day coming up in less than two weeks, I wanted to create and share a layout about being a mother to my boys. One of my goals this month is to create a series of layouts reflecting my connection to motherhood.  This is what I scrapped for Jillibean Soup.  AND.... It actually has a photo of me in it.  *grin*  Granted, I am hidden behind my three boys and a rather large pirate book, but I am still there!

"Mother to Boys"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alphas - Jillibean Soup Alphabeans; other - Jillibean Soup: pea pod parts, bean stalks (twine), kraft tag, banner stickers, soup labels, clear stamps, vellum bag; paper clip, OA sprinklers (token); tools - date stamp, machine stitching.

I found a colour combo that I quite like (and have used regularly!!!) and added a dash of pink to my page! Ahem.. yes I know that this layout features my BOYS, but I wanted to have a feminine touch in the mix. 

I am also loving the new Pea Pod Parts (die cuts) that Jillibean Soup are creating now.  No longer are we pulling apart tabbed sheets of pre-cut dies.  The job has been completed for you and packaged.  Not that it was hard to do before, but I love the smooth look of the new dies - especially around the edges.  *grin*

My journaling has been semi hidden in a vellum bag.  Obscured would be a better word but I love the see-through texture it creates, allowing snippets of the journaling to peek through. 

Journaling says:

"they climb on the furniture & there's mud on the walls.. gangnum style & shuffling moves on the dance floor.. I go camping & play back yard cricket.. we build forts & have sword fights.. I read books on pirates and how to make slime.. & have daily chats about Ninjago, Pokémon & StarWars.. I will find Lego underfoot & toy cars between the couch cushions.. and don't even get me started on their bedroom floor!  I am a Mother to boys & I adore each & every moment."

These boys (and my girl!) are the constant joy in my life.  I certainly wouldn't trade them in for anything.  Even on those testing and most frustrating of days.  *grin - I must remember this!!!!* And I can't wait to share these type of layouts with them when they are older.  Thanks so much for visiting...x

The Scrapbook Store | Simple Stories...

Hello Friends.  Another big week here in our home and I am struggling to find the time to  upload projects and spend a little "me" time on the www.  :) Having said that however, I do have a little share for you today.  In my April DT kit from The Scrapbook Store, I have been playing with the delightful Simple Stories - Urban Traveller collection.

 

I've also decided to be brave and jump into the world of Project Life. So.. dom, dom, dom.....

Here's my first PL spread that I have available to share.

 

"Project Life - Week 4" 

products used: page protectors  - WRMK; pp - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller); Alpha - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller), American Crafts Thickers; other - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller) decorative brads & Sn@p pockets; kaisercraft rhinestones, staples; tools - cloud punch, circle punch, home printer.

Looking up close you will notice that we didn't actually travel anywhere and if we did it wasn't big enough to mention in my notes!  *grin*  But I still couldn't resist using this collection to document our week 4.

 

page 1.

page 2.

 

 

Simple Stories clearly had PL in mind when they created some patterned papers in this line.  Some of them can be cut down to the 4in x 6in size specifically and even though the title block and "adventure" blocks would look better vertical I don't have a problem with them being horizontal in my album.  Both pieces of paper help me tell the story.

 

This week we had a strange and devastating weather forecast.  It was "quite a ride".  The week started off with a ridiculous heat wave and ended in flood waters rising in our area once again.  The "Take Note" square/block with the sunburst on it was a great way to share that information in my spread.

 

 

Another fun feature is the Sn@p pockets.  I found I had quite a bit of journaling to share for this week including Tahlia's first High School uniform, the floods and my sister-in-law's birthday.  The little pocket was idea for holding all the information for me.  It was already the perfect width (4in) for the WRMK plastic page protector but it was too long.  I simply scored a line and folded the top half over instead of trimming it. 

 

 

I've secured it using one of the more generic decorative brads (non travel themed).  It's still very pretty though.  And do you see that little rain cloud with the rhinestones?  Yeah, well... I scrap lifted that idea from the amazing Kim Jeffress!  LOL!  Too cute right?!

 

The rest of the spread has been filled with the details of that week.  I'm really glad I've started this.  I've known I've wanted to do it for a long time.  This is week 4 and yes I have completed weeks 1-3 leading up to this spread.  The kids at the moment, are continually flicking through the few pages I have completed or they are looking over my shoulder as I create.  I like the idea of how interactive this project will become.   Thanks for visiting  and don't forget if you like this Simple Stories collection, visit The Scrapbook Store to purchase your supplies..x

 

 

Jillibean Soup | Apple...

Oddly enough I heard on the radio today, that many children when asked the question: "What is an apple?" will reply with an answer that astounded me.

Now an apple is a fruit right?  Well according to a lot of school aged children, it is ...... a computer. Technically they are right I suppose.. Still, for me... an apple will be a fruit first and foremost!  LOL!!

Why am I sharing this information?  Because I have an appropriate layout to share today, created for Jillibean Soup.  *grin* 

"An Apple a Day"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alphas - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup pea pod parts & kraft tag; mist/paint; tools - Silhouette Portrait, black pen (sharpie).

My little munchkin loves his fruit.  He will have a bowl of it daily!  His current favourites are kiwi fruit and apples.  But he won't say no to strawberries, blueberries or rock melon!  In fact, name a fruit and he will eat it.  *this makes my heart happy*

I've tried to relay this message, of daily fruit consumption, by using the days of the week patterned paper.  It is section of the Bite Size Bits patterned paper and I have simply cut it down into strips so the whole piece (3in x 4in) can be seen.

Don't forget to visit the Jillibean blog to check out the work of the rest of the DT.  Thanks for visiting..x



The Scrapbook Store | Simple Stories #2...

Hello Everyone!  I just wanted to share another layout created from the Simple Stories - Urban Traveller collection, that came in my DT kit for The Scrapbook Store. 

 "Taylor Swift"

 

products used: pp - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller); alpha - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller); other - Simple Stories (Urban Traveller) decorative brads & stickers; Jenni Bowlin pennant flag sticker & yellow paint; ink; tools - The Crafter's Workshop template, textured paste, machine stitching, black pen (sharpie), Fancy That Dies - doily, Dear Lizzy date stamp.

 

This layout isn't really about travel but I love the colours in it so much that I thought I'd show you how versatile the papers and elements are...

 



 

 

The colours are bright and fun without being overwhelmingly so.  Perfect for a rock/pop concert themed layout! *grin* I still used the globe sticker and map patterned papers to remind me that this was a world tour concert.  Plus the t-shirt Tahlia is wearing, names all the cities on the tour.  Very International!  hee hee..

 



 

 

Don't forget to visit The Scrapbook Store if you would like to purchase this gorgeous collection.  Thanks so much for visiting..x

 

Bella Blvd | Saturday Sketch...

Hi Everyone!  Just a quick share today to let you know that the new monthly sketch has been released over at the Bella BLVD blog.

It's another fun and easy sketch to follow along with.  Here's my sample...

 

"plaits"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd Love&Marriage; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: Designer Tape: Yellow Chevron, Ice Stripe; Feathers: White; Button Market: Stars; Greatest View chevron ribbon, paint/mist; tools - typewriter, machine stitching.

 

Head on over to the Bella blog if you want to learn a little more about this layout.  Thanks so much for visiting..x

 

Hampton Art + Echo Park | Blog Hop...

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Hampton Arts | Echo Park Blog Hop!  I am so excited to be a part of this adventure!! 

Here's what I created...

 

 products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park; Stamps - Echo Park | Scoot; other - twine, kaisercraft: paint (deep yellow, black), Ink: Close To My Heart (crème brulee, lagoon), Archival Ink (Jet Black); tools - machine stitching, Martha Stewart pinking circle punch.

 

 

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park; Stamps - Echo Park | Sweet Girl, Scoot; other - Echo Park cardstock stickers, kaisercraft: rhinestone pearls strip, Ink: Close To My Heart (crème brulee, lagoon); tools - black pen, Martha Stewart 1" circle punch, foam tape.

 

Now for the fun bit.  For a chance to win either a stamp prize from Hampton Art or one of three collection kits from Echo Park Paper, please continue on the blog hop leaving a comment on each blog. Winners will be selected and announced both on the Echo Park Paper and Hampton Art blogs on Monday, April 29th. All comments are due by Sunday, April 28th at midnight EDT to qualify.

Here is the blog hop list:

 

Echo Park Paper

 

Hampton Art

Laurel Seabrook

Linda Auclair 

TamaraTripodi

Susan Stringfellow

Wendy SueAnderson

JenniferGallacher

Kandis Smith 

 

 

Simple and sweet.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Hampton Arts | Design Team Announcement!!

Hello Friends!!  Today I am very excited to share some happy scrappy news!!!

Here is the amazing line up of talented scrappers who I will be creating along side of...

Kimber McGray kimbermcgray.blogspot.com

Nicole Nowosad Www.justnicks.blogspot.com

Kim Frantz http://secondhandcraft.wordpress.com

Kim Holmes www.theholmescrew.Blogspot.com

Laurel Seabrook http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.ca

Pam Brown http://happytobecreating.blogspot.com

Patty Folchert http://www.patriciasperspectives.blogspot.com/

Leanne Allinson http://leanneallinson.blogspot.com.au/

Melinda Spinks http://www.thescrapfarm.blogspot.com.au/

Gloria Stengel www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com

Vivian Keh http://contadinak.wordpress.com/

Dana Warren www.kraftpaperstamps.blogspot.com

Beverly Sizemore http://bevscreativepath.blogspot.com

Britt Bass http://pinkpapercrowns.blogspot.com/

Gini Cagle http://ginicagle.blogspot.com

Shannon Tidwell http://www.shannontidwell.com

Gretchen McElveen http://gretchenmac.blogspot.com

 

Please come and check out the blog.  We have some fun things planned for the up coming weeks and it all starts on Monday!!  Make sure you hit the "followers" button too so you don't miss out on all the creative goodness.  Thanks so much for visiting..x