Pebbles Inc | Heart of Home layout...

Hey there friends! I'm just trying to get this blog up and running once again! Life keeps interfering and it is a struggle to even get to the computer at times! LOL! But here I am, starting over. Again. :)

Today I have a share using the Pebbles Inc Heart of Home collection. I think I fell in love withthese patterned papers, almost instantly! *sigh*

My first project was to create a layout featuring my crazy kids!

"We Are Family"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Pebbles Inc Heart of Home; embellishments - Pebbles Inc Heart of Home label stickers; enamel dots. other - machine stitching, typewriter.

The flowers were all fussy cut and adhered to allow the edges to lift from the page.

Machine stitching added an extra detail while the gold foil labels help to draw the eye across my layout.

You can see more details and read about my thought process to creating this layout on the Pebbles blog, here. Thank you for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Pinterest Inspiration...

Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a Pinterest Inspired creation combined with the gorgeous new Bella Blvd Secrets of the Sea collection!

I was looking through Pinterest and I came across this cute mermaid graphic..

pinterest source

I was inspired not only by the simple silhouette design but by the curve of the text as well.

Here's what I came up with.

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp -Bella Blvd Secrets of the Sea Girl 6x8 Mini Paper Pad; Alphas - Bella Blvd: Wonky Alpha Puffy Sticker, Tiny Text Alpha Stickers; Embellishments - Bella Blvd: Puffy Icon Stickers (Secrets of the Sea Girl), Designer Clips (Secrets of the Sea Girl); IF Enamel Hearts; other - sequins.

These cards will be perfect to share with my mermaid loving nieces on their next birthday! Thanks for visiting today..x

Bella Blvd | Paper Crowns...

Hey Friends!! Today I am sharing my step by step process for creating the paper crowns I made using the new Bella Blvd Popsicles and Pandas Collection.

It was a really simple process of folding paper squares from your favourite patterned paper collection.

Start by gathering your supplies and tools.

Supplies | Popsicles & Pandas: Paper: Picnic, Daily Details, Oh Summer!, Popsicle Party, Paper Pieces; IF Enamel Hearts: Hey Sugar Sugar; Enamel Dots: Punch. 

Tools |  metal dies: flower and leaf; hot glue gun; bone folder/scorer.

Cut out several flower shapes from metal dies or electronic die cutting machine. I have combined two shapes to make one flower. Roll the flower shapes to form the flower and secure carefully with hot glue.

For the smaller pink crown, trim patterned paper into 1" squares. The larger crown is made from 2" squares.  Cut/trim enough squares to fit the circumference of your head.

Fold each square neatly on the diagonal to form triangles. Use the scorer for a crisp edge. Link each triangle together by applying hot glue (carefully) to the edge of the inside fold and then slide a second triangle between. Complete the crown by securing the first triangle to the last. Allow the crown to dry.

Add your die cut flowers and any other embellishments.

Complete your gift by wearing it yourself or ceremoniously passing it along to a special mother for Mother's Day! Let's face it mums. We deserve to wear a crown on Mother's Day!! *grin*

Thanks for visiting..x

Jot Magazine | May Moodboard Challenge...

Hello Friends! I'm just popping in here to share the latest Jot Magazine Moodboard challenge where I am this month's guest pinner!

I have chosen a palette of warm hues balanced by a snowy white and grey backgrounds.

Here's my LO:

"Try"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd: Alex; alphas - Bella Blvd; embellishments: Bella Blvd, Fancy Pants Designs, enamel dots, puffy stickers; other - paint, embroidery floss, hand stitching.

My inspiration comes from the typography pin as well as the hot air balloon. Be sure to click on the link to see how the other Jot Girls played along.  Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Delight in His Day mini album...

Hey Everyone!

I'm just checking in here with a quick step by step mini album using one sheet of cardstock and the super cute Bella BLVD & Illustrated Faith | Delight in His Day collection!

This mini folds down to 4"x4". I will attach a copy of the Pinterest template I found on line as well as the instruction. The original blog post can be found here. This link is for the base mini album only.

Instructions are as follows:

First cut along all the lines (that are not dotted) and then fold:
A: fold top center to the right. apply adhesive to top and bottom edges of right square and attach to create a pocket.
B: fold down.
C: fold top left square down. Apply adhesive to right and bottom edges of center left square and attach to create a pocket. fold under center square.
D: fold to the right.
E: fold bottom right square to the left.
F: fold edge of square to the right on 1" mark. apply adhesive to flaps to create two pockets.
G: fold bottom left square to the right.
Fold up to close.

Once the base cardstock mini has been created, I have added 3.75" squares of patterned paper to each 4"x4" section. Keep in mind though as you fold the card, to line up the patterned papers so they don't appear upside down as the mini is opened.

Folding the mini back to the 4"x4" size can be a little tricky. It might take a few tries to get it to lay flat or find the right way to fold it in on itself. *grin* I had to this attempt several times!

Finally embellish using the gorgeous paper pieces from Delight in His Day and those fun puffy heart stickers!!

I have left room in this mini for several photos measuring 3"x2", but I am sure you can easily substitute a 4"x4" paper for a square Instagram photo.

Have fun putting your album together! Once you have all the supplies sitting in front of you, it takes next to no time to create.  Thanks for visiting..x

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products used:

Delight in His Day | Raise Me Up, Sprinkled with Bliss, Topnotch, Happy Heart, Believe It, Borders, 3x4s; Paper Pieces; Fundamental Stickers; Tip Ins; IF Enamel Hearts; BB Little Bits White Little Bits; Puffy Heart Stickers: Ice Mix; Snapshots | Pajama Day.

other - ink, foam dots.

Bella Blvd | Secrets of the Sea (BOY)...

Hey everyone! Bella Blvd have released some absolutely gorgeous collections lately. Have you had the chance to check them out???

This week I've been playing with SECRETS OF THE SEA. Heads up! There is both a boy version AND a girls one! How spoilt are we??! 

I am going to say this straight off the bat!! I love these collections. Especially the boy one. It is so bright and fresh and fun and all the good stuff! *grin* I just want to play with it all. of. the. time!!

The paper pieces are a standout feature. For my latest layout, I think I could have added the entire packet!

I restrained myself though....  *wink*

"You, Me & the Sea"

Head on over to the Bella blog to see the inspiration that has been shared this week...x

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supplies:

cardstock - Bazzill; patterned paper - Secrets of the Sea (Boy); alphabets - Bella BLVD Tiny Text, Wonky Alphabet; embellishments - Bella BLVD: paper pieces, enamel dots, puffy stickers, 6x8 paper pad; tools - IF watercolour, machine stitching, typewriter.

Big Picture Classes | Color Play...

Coming Soon to Big Picture Classes....

products used: Bella Blvd, Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper, Bazzill cardstock.

I'm so excited! Color Play will be available this Monday. Stay tuned..x

Big Picture Classes