Scrapbook Club - July

I just wanted to get our July scrapbook club page on the blog!

This month our hostess wanted to add a little texture to the page.  So I brought out my embossing folders and opened my empty Stampin Spritzer bottles and created my own mist!  YAY!

You will see a few different embossing folders were used to make this layout: Chevron (my current favorite), Stripes and Perfect Polka-Dots!  I really love the way the Chevron looked on a punched 2-1/2" Circle!

I created templates of the 2-1/2" and 1-3/4" Circles with Whisper White paper (I found out the hard way that using colored cardstock will leave a ring of color when you remove your circel after misting!) and then used my on mist to create this look on my Crumb Cake cardstock base.  I created the mist using about 5 drops of reinker and then filling the rest of the bottle up with water...so cheap and easy!  I really wished that I had the Crumb Cake reinker for this layout but I didn't, so I used Soft Suede.

The best part about these empty spritzer bottles is that they come in a two-pack for only $2.95 USD!

Let me know if you have any questions!  :)

Reason to Smile

We started another round of Scrapbook Club this month and these ladies have been with me for years...together as a club...keeping me active as a demonstrator!  I don't do any parties or workshops, I have my club and I have a monthly crop (that I have taken a little break from)...so these ladies really help me out!

This month, besides of scrapbook layout, I wanted to do a little something extra!  So I used the Reason to Smile stamp set to make this cute little card!

I used a Crumb Cake card base with a layer of the new Midnight Muse on top of it.  Then I used the Chevron Embossing Folder on a piece of Raspberry Ripple cardstock for yet another layer.  I LOVE that Chevron EF!

I stamped the flower from Reason to Smile on Whisper White cardstock and then used the 1-3/4" punch to punch it out.  The "thank you" sentiment comes from the Made for You stamp set.  It was stamped on a rectangular pieceWhisper White cardstock.  Both WW pieces were adhered with dimensionals.  I then added buttons from the Regals Collection.  They were the closest to the In Colors I chose.  And added a little piece of Linen Thread on the button!

There you have it!

And don't forget that this month you can get the Reason to Smile stamp set for only $5 when you spend $50.  This is a limited edition stamp set and I have a feeling that you will love it!  :)

Mustache Man

It's been a while since I did a post talking about how much I love Echo Park!  So here is a page taht I made using some cute papers from the Times and Seasons Collection.  I just love that mustache design!!

I used Stampin Up cardstock in Cherry Cobbler as the base of this layout.  Then added in papers from the Times and Seasons Echo Park Collection and a little washi tape.  Quick, simple, cute...my style!

I don't know why mustaches are a current trend and I don't know how many times I can use them, but I do LOVE THEM! 

July Blog Hop!

Welcome to this month's blog hop.  This month, I went with the theme birthday and I created nothing but cards!  You will see why in just a minute.

But first, my Grandma's 81st birthday was this past Sunday and we celebrated with a little party.  Here is the birthday card that I made for her!

My Grandma loves butterflies.  So I used the new Papillon Potpourri, the Patio Party DSP and the Elegant Butterfly Punch!  It all pulls together so nicely!  I just LOVE it!

I went for a Whisper White card base with another layer of Whisper White on top with dimensionals.  I love this look!  This card is super simple and could easily be recreated!

The sentiment comes from the NEW stamp set: Made for You.  For just $8.95 in clear mount, I couldn't pass up these three sweet sayings.  "happy birthday" "thank you" "especially for you"

And here is my project this month.  For my Grandma's present, I created 10 cards for her with my new favorite stamp set, DSP and punch!  Put with envelopes and tied with a cute little bow (ribbon is not Stampin Up...sorry) it makes such a cute little gift!  :)

So now I will show you the cards that I made for her pack.  I made 5 different designs...two of each design.

Card #1: Midnight Muse card base...I think this is my favorite new In Color!  Don't you love it?  This Patio Party paper also has: Summer Starfruit and Primrose Petals in it!

Close up!

Card #2: I love banners these days!  This card is pretty straight forward.

The 1-3/4" Circle Punch punches out this circle design from the Patio Party DSP just perfectly!  And I really do thank SU for creating the Elegant Buttefly punch.  Without it, I would be cutting out a lot of butterflies because I always feel like they would be popped up on dimensionals with the wings bent up a little to add dimension!

Card #3: This card uses the Make a Cake stamp set.  I love this one...that cake is SO CUTE!  And don't you just adore that cupcake paper from the patio Party DSP???

Card #4: For the card base of this card, I used the In Color Raspberry Ripple.  Love how it looks with Midnight Muse!

I also love the effect that stamping directly on DSP give you!  Check it out!

Card #5: Sorry it's sideways...my computer was NOT letting me turn it the correct way...ARGH!  But this card was really, really simple!  Almost too simple for my liking but I have already given it to my grandma so I can't fix it now! 

Hope you enjoyed all of the card creations you have seen here today.  Next time you need a present for someone that you know still likes to send letters...think about a cute pack of cards!

Please take some time to continue on the hop today!  I know I'm the end...but if you didn't start at the beginning...go there NOW!  These ladies are very talented and I want you to see all of their creations!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
6. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
7. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
8. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
9. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
10. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
11. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
12. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

All smiles!

I love creating layouts with just one picture and just making it a one-page layout.  It's a nice break from trying to get 15 pictures on a two-page spread!  There is so much freedom to add embellishments and let's face it, the empty space really looks good too!

This layout was created for a picture of my son, Noah's, first tooth!  He got his first tooth when he was 7 months old!  Isn't he so cute here just smiling and showing it off???

I am very bad about remembering what company every item came from.  But I do know the cardstock base is Stampin Up's Soft Suede.  I surprised myself when I pulled it out because I normally don't like that color...but I think it really works with his ourfit and the other coordinating papers!

I love wood embellishments lately.  This wood buttong is just SO cute tied with twine!

Banners and flags are another love of mine these days!  And I am always likes that (now retired) Stampin Up thick striped ribbon!

Do you ever create a layout with just one picture on it?  You should try it today!  Link in the comments section if you post it online or blog about it!  I want to check it out too!

Swinging in January!

Ok...I know I say this a lot...but I think I'm back to blogging!  How about 4-5 posts per week from me?  Does that sound good???

Here is a layout that I did of Mr. Noah swinging for the first time.  This was really special because it was about 65 degrees in January.  So what do you do on a very nice day when it's supposed to be very cold?  You go play at the park with friends...of course!!!

This layout uses one of my current obsessions...washi tape!  I love that stuff!  It's on almost all of my creations that I make at the moment and I wouldn't have it any other way!

And just because they are both SO cute!  Here is a picture of both of my kiddos swinging in January!  YAY!  (Brooke - 3 years, Noah - 4 months)

Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop!!

It's that time of the month again!  Time for another blog hop!  I hope you all enjoy!



This month it was my goal to show you all some NEW items, since the new Idea Book & Catalog came out this past week!

I created all in My Digital Studio again this month.  This card showcases all of the new In Colors for 2012-2014!!  They are: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, and Gumball Green.  Each one of the hearts is a new color...listed above in order!  Do you like them???

I then used the digital stamp set, Seriously Awesome (#130064).  I love it and I'm kinda sad it's not a true stamp set...I would totally buy it!! 

My second project is a digital scrapbook page.  I love this picture of my hubby and I wanted to share it with you on a layout!  Did you know that if you own MDS you can get a banner punch!  It was so handy in creating this layout!  I love the added touch of color in the corner!

Well you are at the end of the hop.  If you started in the middle and want to continue on, just click this button!  Thanks for stopping by!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
2. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
3. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
4. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
5. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
6. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
7. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
8. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
9. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
10. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
11. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
12. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
13. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

Friday Favorites

I have a good friend that likes to do her favorites on Fridays on her blog and this week I'm joining in!

You will notice that there are no Stampin Up items on this list.......while I do love all things Stampin Up, I am ready for the new catalog to become current in just 8 days.  Then I will be able to share images with you and tell you all of my favorite NEW Stampin Up items!

Now on to my favs!

#1: WASHI TAPE!  If you have read my blog in the past few weeks, you already know about my obessesion!  While my collection is not this big, it is growing and I can't stop myself from buying a really cute pattern of washi when I see one!  I have gained most of my collection from Two Peas!

#2: "GENUINE" BINGO PAPER by My Mind's Eye!  There are some papers that you use and then just want to get rid of and THEN there are those that you save every-single-little-scrap of to use on another project.  And maybe you even go out to your local scrapbook store to buy a few more sheets of it...just in case you want to use it on like 20 other layouts in the future!  (Hypotheically of course!)

You can see where I used this paper on a layout here.  And I have a "few" more sheets to savor and use in the future.

Now on to the not so scrappy favorites in my life...

#3: CONNECTED NECKLACE by Lisa Leonard.  I got this for Mother's Day and I love it!  Of course, I picked it out, but I still LOVE it!  :)  I love all of Lisa's stuff...always good for a Mother's Day gift, in my opinion!

#4: CONTIGO Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle.  I read about these on Janetha's blog.  She loves them and I have an addiction to water bottles.  But I think my addiction and search for the perfect water bottle has ended.  These are the BEST water bottles I have ever owned...ever!

First of all, if you have a Costco membership (or know someone who does), buy them there...Two of these bottles for $19.99!  Second, they really, REALLY do keep your water COLD for hours on end!  I can fill it up with ice and water at night and in the morning...it's STILL COLD!  Great for summer in the hot car when you want a cold drink but don't want to carry your water bottle around with you in every store or location you are at.

#5: INFINITY SCRAF - Pink and Grey.  I couldn't find an exact picture of mine but this one is very close...except take out the orange and put in pink!  I love the infinity scarf and this light weight, t-shirt material one is the BEST!

#6: PRINTED POCKET SKIRT in red by Old Navy!  I bought this yesterday because I was in search of Old Navy's $2 tank tops (I got 8 of them) yesterday...WHAT A DEAL!  And this skirt was right there and it was only $12 and SO CUTE!  I bought it without trying it on because I had 2 kids with me :) and was plesantly surprised that night when I tried it on and LOVED IT!  I think I'm going back today for 2 more!  Such a good deal...almost like 3 skirts for the price of one at the $12/skirt price!!

#7: COSTCO BABY WIPES.  They best wipes out there for the price/thickness combination that I like!  You get nine packs of 100 wipes for just $19.99 in Kansas (2 cents per wipe).  The only other wipes that come close to the same quality, in my opinion, are Huggies and they are much more expensive.  I love Costco!

#8: ORANGE CHICKEN by Trader Joe's.  YUM!  This meal is my of my favorites to make because it's SO easy and it's SO yummy!  I love making it when I don't really feel like cooking!  The chicken is $4.99 at TJ's.  And I like to pair it when a pouch of their brown rice which is so yummy and comes with 3 pouches to a box for only $2.99! 

Ok everyone...have a great weekend!  Enjoy your extra day off work and I will be back with some more blogging soon!

Mother's Day Card #3

This is the last Mother's Day card that I made this year.  I gave this one to my Grandma.

I used a Crumb Cake cardstock (SU) base for the card.  This card was really simple!  Just added 5 strips of different washi tape directly to the cardstock base, used dimensionals to attach the My Mind's Eye butterfly to the card and then used some SU jewel rhinestones just the center of the butterfly for some bling!  And DONE!  So easy and, in my opinion, SO CUTE!

Mother's Day Card #2

Here is the second card that I created for Mother's Day this year.  This one went to my mom.

I used most of the same things as the last card I created but added in on different item: Studio Calico wood veneer hearts.  I actually went a little crazy and got alot of wood veneer items from Studio Calico.  I have: Butterflies, Hearts and Arrows, Stars, Cameras and People!  So you might be seeing a few projects featuring those in the very near future! 

If you have any questions just let m know!  I love this card that the way that all the washi tape comes together!  :)