snuggle up - Scrapbook Circle December 2015

Happy New Year!!

I didn't get a chance to post this before the holidays and all the exciting chaos that comes with it.

This was an additional layout I made using some of the lovely Elle's Studio papers and other embellishments from the December Scrapbook Circle kit, 'Tell Your Story.'

Inspired by the mint color of my daughter's comforter in the photo and the journaling note from Evalicious, I painted the background with watercolor to match.

I used a couple pieces of coral labels from the exclusive printables and added lots of silver foam glitter stickers.  Sofia loves pineapples so I had to include this tiny puffy sticker from Amy Tangerine.

Thanks for stopping by today!

One resolution is to post more consistently and to write posts like I used to, just to write...

Have an amazing Sunday! 

happy - Scrapbook Circle December One Item Wonder

My challenge for the December One Item Wonder assignment was to use this gorgeous pink ombre, gold foil striped paper from Pebbles.  Using the 'Tell Your Story' kit I created the layout below.

I started by cutting the paper into quarters and “tiled” the background, placing two squares horizontally and two vertically.  I wanted to get the most out of the paper and not cover up too much with the large black and white photo I used.

I printed the photo in black & white to let the various pinks and golds take center stage.  Adding several of the 3x3 Pebbles cards and die cut frames from Basic Grey helped create more layers clustered around the photo.  I stitched around the outside of the pink square tiles reminding me a little of a quilt.

Have an amazing day and thanks for stopping by today! 

smile - WORTH MENTIONING | Scrapbook Circle December Sketch

Happy Friday everyone!!  Just wanted to post my layout for the December Scrapbook Circle Sketch Challenge.  I used the December "Tell Your Story" main kit, mostly inspired by the Amy Tangerine patterned paper 'Token.'

I loved this paper and wanted to contrast it heavily using a black & white photo.  It also had me itching to paint the background, which I did with watercolor, matching the brush patterns a bit.

  

I used the Scrapbook Circle acrylic word 'smile' for my title.  I mounted the painted cardstock onto another piece black cardstock.

I added a few stickers, journaling cards and stitching for more detail.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have an amazing weekend!

GIRL POWER - Scrapbook Circle December Kit

Today, I am sharing this layout of my two girls using the December “Tell Your Story” kit and the awesome cut file designed with fellow teamie Jamie Leija!

I decided to take the cut file, separate the alphabet and make a block of the word ‘girl’ and ‘power.’  I chose letters from both the open font and closed font and made a background covered with the repeating phrase.  I painted a light blue watercolor wash on white cardstock and then adhered the 12×12 cut page on top.  I saved a few of the cut letters and misted them a pewter grey.  I randomly added a few of those letters to help reinforce the title.

Our dog’s fur is so black it almost looks blue, so I used some papers and embellishments to bring it out more.  Then, I added as many embellishments as possible!  I played with all the patterns and colors trying to achieve some balance, but really just had fun!  Stitching through some of the layers helped keep the alphas in place and added texture.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

I hope you all have a wonderful week and try out the cut file.

december 2014 - Scrapbook Circle November Mood Board

Hi there!  Today I am sharing my take for the November Mood Board using the ‘Good Cheer’ main kit and the ‘Count On It’ Embellishment Add-on.

The Scrapbook Circle monthly Mood Board is always one of the best motivators, if not for project inspiration, then certainly for discovering beautiful items to covet!   November is no exception as you can see below.  It is also so varied, it makes it easy to interpret and combine paper and embellishments!  I love that this Mood Board includes a watercolor inspiring me to use technique as well!

I love that this Mood Board includes a watercolor, inspiring me to use technique as well!  Using the painting as the starting point for my background, I added Distress Ink with the popular and highly complex technique of smushing.   The twig tree was my motivation behind the stacking of my photo and strips of paper, embellishment and die cuts.

I was also inspired by the knit toboggan for the colors and patterns of paper I chose.  I added the glittered tag, gold stars & gold thread to tie in that gorgeous gold dress.

The large NOEL signage influenced me to use the over-sized red numbers from Pink Paislee, part of the Add-on, as my tree trunk.  I finished off the layout with stitching and a few other bits to emphasize all the horizontal lines.

I hope my page motivates you to use this month’s Scrapbook Circle Mood Board as inspiration in your projects!

Thanks for stopping by and have an amazing day!

DELISH - Scrapbook Circle October

Hi there!  Just wanted to share a quick layout I did using the Scrapbook Circle November kit, 'Mix Tape.'

This was a super fast page I put together just for me!

I adore this teal script paper from Bella Blvd. and wanted to keep the rest, simple and neutral.

I love that chartreuse green color with the teal.

The script card is one of a set of four that are Scrapbook Circle exclusives.

They are "mincable," although I don't have a machine...yet!

I added some brown ink along the edges of my papers to tie in the wood grain and cork.

This chipboard title 'DELISH' from Basic Grey was a perfect fit for a hot chocolate/coffee break!

Thanks for stopping by!  I have a Halloween LO and process video up tomorrow!!

And November stuff happening quickly after!

Have an amazing day!

Relaxing - Scrapbook Circle DT Choice August

Earlier this week I shared this quick, fun layout on the Scrapbook Circle Blog.  I used the August ‘Make It Happen’ Main kit and the ‘You Shine’ Add-on.

I had this photo from our last vacation and immediately paired it with the Pinkfresh Studio gold vellum cards and the Studio Calico 6×6 pad.  I love the simple graphics of the vellums and added the gold sequin heart and star glitter sticker from Scrapbook Circle.

I love the movement in the water and that inspired me to watercolor the white cardstock background.  I wanted to switch it up a bit by using yellow & hot pink watercolors and layered a photo cluster on top.  I adhered the base down to another piece of cardstock and grunged it up by sewing the edges and distressing the edges.

Thanks for checking out the Blog today…I hope you have an amazing day!

yay! - Come On Get Crafty June sketch

Hi everyone!  The June Sketch for Come On Get Crafty was featured last week on the Blog and this is my take on it.  It is a little more chaotic than I planned but I was trying to use as many manufacturers as possible! ;)

Here is the sketch below...I made it a 12x12 since that is the size I mostly scrap.

I sprayed some mists on a sheet of acetate and smushed it on my white cardstock to add some color to the background...not that I ended up needing it, but I went with it!  

I made a cluster using pieces of Crate Paper, BasicGrey, American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Elle's Studio, Bella Blvd. and Freckled Fawn!  How is that for lots of different products??

I love that journaling card from Crate Paper and I thought it looked good with the black and white pic!  And that is it!  

Thanks for stopping by and check out the Come On Get Crafty Blog for the other DT members layouts using the June sketch!

Have an awesome weekend!

Summer Shaker Card - Come On Get Crafty & BasicGrey

Hi there my crafty friends!

I am sharing a shaker card I made for the Come On Get Crafty Blog using the newest Basic Grey 'Aurora' & 'Adrift' collections.

I love all the shaker cards that are popular now and the interaction that they provide!  After sorting through all the Basic Grey die cuts and acrylic pieces, I came up with an idea for a boat and ocean themed card. 

I used some tinted modeling paste on the card base for the water and then added lots of the fish and shells die cuts.  I placed the acrylic boat on top and added various sequins from my stash.  I watercolored a border using Distress Inks and traditional watercolors and added the acrylic sentiment, 'Welcome Aboard.'

It turned out to be a perfect card for a surprise cruise a friend just went on!

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

Have an amazing day!

in the SWING of THINGS - Everyday.Life.Documented. Come On Get Crafty June

Hi there crafters!

I am shared my Everyday Life layout yesterday on the Come On Get Crafty Blog and first off, have to give credit to my husband for the photos!

These are a couple Instagram pics her took while pushing my son on the swing.

Taking cues from the photos and the greenish tint to them, I out together a collection of products from to create my page.  I used almost all new products except for the small band of teal patterned paper at the bottom that is an older collection from Crate Paper.  I love all the blues and teals in the new Basic Grey collections and combined them with some of the new Elle's Studio Bits in softer colors including the soft yellow to contrast.

I used the Pinkfresh Studio gold rub-ons on top of the speech bubble sticker between the photos.

I used dimensional adhesive under the photo on the right so I could layer the chipboard frame and flair under it.  The font of the Basic Grey Aurora chipboard alphas is one of my all time favorites!!

This used to be a serious everyday activity, but has lessened since our children are growing up.

After my son broke his leg, this was a way for him to do something outside besides watch us!  I think it made a perfect Everyday. Life. Documented. page and may sadly, be the last of its kind!

Thanks for stopping by the Blog today and have an amazing week!

Scrapbook Circle / Cut Shoppe BLOG HOP!

Hey everyone!
This week we are teaming up with The Cut Shoppe to bring you loads of inspiration using our June 'Have a Little Fun' Kit plus our favorite cut files from The Cut Shoppe.

Hop along with the Scrapbook Circle team and comment as you go. We will be selecting a winner from all of the blog hop comments to receive $20 to The Cut Shoppe Hop. Be sure to stop by The Cut Shoppe blog and hop along to see what their team created with the Scrapbook Circle June kit. Comment on The Cut Shoppe hop and you are entered to win one of our June Kits!
 

I used a combination of 2 cut files from The Cut Shoppe, the 'Hello, Let's Chat' file and the 'Flocked & Feathered' cut file.  As well as the main kit, I used the 'List Keeper' Add-on and the 'You Are Here' Add-on kits.

 

 

I chose to cut the speech bubble file from patterned paper and back the open hearts with another patterned paper and some of the Scrapbook Circle exclusive printed kraft sticker.  I also superimposed the bird and the 'My Peeps' phrase into the speech bubbles in the Silhouette software.  I sized the Hello, Let's Chat file to fit around the bird so it would be large enough but still leaving room for my photo.

 

 

I layered some other embellishments on top of the cut file and used lots stitching to add texture.  I misted the little bird that came from the negative space of the cut file and added it to the bottom.  I love birds, so I had to use it!

Hope you find loads of inspiration as you blog hop at Scrapbook Circle and then over at The Cut Shoppe too!  Now get to hopping!

Next up:  Click HERE for Gina's Blog!!

Best Story - Come On Get Crafty May Sketch

Hi there!  Still have a couple more layouts to post from May projects.

This is the May Sketch Challenge for Come On Get Crafty.

This is the sketch below and the original Blog post with the other DT members pages is HERE.

Sometimes a sketch is more creatively therapeutic for me, no stress about planning a

page LO and I can just concentrate on the photo and documenting the memory...

I used a light kraft cardstock for the background and then a wide variety of products

from older Crate Paper & American Crafts to new Basic Grey & Elle's Studio.

Thanks for checking it out!

hello LOVE - Come On Get Crafty | Something Old, Something New

Hello there!

I am excited to share a fun layout I made using wood veneers from older and newer collections.  I used a mix of dark stained Crate Paper wood and Dear Lizzy American Crafts pieces that I washed with a layer of gesso.  I combined those with some new Basic Grey wood veneers that I also painted white.

 

 I was inspired by the woven paper heart my son had made for me and decided to use two papers cut on a diagonal.  I sprinkled the wood veneers in an angle from the top left down to the right bottom corner, layering them over tags I watercolored & stamped.  

I adhered some patterned paper under the center 'LOVE' tag to make a diagonal line in the opposite direction, tying the pinks and reds together. 

I love the colored wooden beads from Pinkfresh Studio and all the various sizes and colors of the wood veneers.  I have so many and don't use them enough, so it was fun to load a page full of them! 

 Thanks for stopping by the Blog today!  I hope this inspires you to get your wood veneer pieces out and create something!  Have an amazing day!