Friday, January 31, 2020

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...


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


Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Bella Blvd | Large Titles...

Hey Friends! Up on the Bella Blvd blog I have a little tutorial to help you with some stash busting! ANNNDDD! I get to use a large title along the way!


products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd (Freehand Graph & Dot/Valentina); alphas - Bella Blvd chipboard; embellishments - Bella Blvd; tools - machine stitching, typewriter.


 All this week there will plenty of inspiration.


Head on over and check it out! Thanks for visiting..x

Friday, January 17, 2020

Bella Blvd | Back to School cards...

Back to school can be either exciting or nerve wracking! It can also be slightly chaotic! Why not try and remind our littlies or even the teacher, to enjoy and embrace the First Day of School with a cute card.





Check out my full post here on the Bella Blvd blog. Thanks for visiting..x


Thursday, January 16, 2020

Jillibean Soup | 2020...

Hello Friends! I just wanted to share this latest project for Jillibean Soup. There's a full step by step guide over on the blog. This is super easy to make and I'd thoroughly encourage you to have a go yourself! Just imagine the colours you could use!!


products used: Jillibean Soup: Mix The Media/wood plank, galvanized word; felt flowers, alphabean stickers. other - felt, florist wire, hot glue.


I hope you pop on over and check out the details. Thanks for visiting..x


Monday, January 13, 2020

Bella Blvd | Mood Board...

Hello Friends! This past week on the Bella Blvd blog, the Team have been sharing their inspiration from the new January Mood Board.


I fell in love with several elements from the board. If you'd like to know more, check out the link here.



products used: cs - AC; pp - Bella Blvd; Alphas - Bella Blvd; Embellishments - Bella Blvd; other - paint; tools - machine stitching, typewriter, clear stamps.



Thanks for visiting..x

Saturday, January 11, 2020

2020 | Welcome...

Welcome 2020! Hello Friends. I'll be honest. I don't really know what my intentions will be with this blog in the coming year. I'll probably still touch base. I might revert back to just documenting family stuff as I did in the beginning. But I will endeavour to get on here now and again to say hi!

Today I wanted to quickly share a favourite tradition I started back in 2011.  At the end of next year, it will mark the ten year anniversary of compiling yearly photo books. I am proud to say I already have nine in my possession!


Each Christmas I bring the memories, highs and lows throughout the year, together and have them printed into a book. Going through each photo month by month can definitely pinpoint grateful moments at an incredibly stressful time of year.


These books have become so popular in my family. It's like they're a staple that everyone can't wait to consume once it's on the table!


And I love that they want to sit and reflect.


And I especially love that once you have these books in hand, you can see the physical growth my kids have made over the years. I mean, they're not going to stay little forever right?!


I've built each book up similar to a PL set up. I just wish I had added more journaling. But it has always been a tough decision to decide between sacrificing photos or words.  So far, photos have always won!


I also "borrow" photos from my kid's social media accounts. As they grow older, they become more reluctant to get in front of the camera. But I have found ways to get the crazy moments captured. Even if I wasn't present!!!


I am looking to change up the format for 2020. I am excited to plan and see where this tradition takes me.


Happy 2020 Friends! May your year be full of adventures..x