A few thoughts...

I've been trying to figure out a way to attract more people to my blog, and since I'm primarily a scrapbooker I want to keep that as the main focus. I would like to do video tutorials, but it's not something I can take on at this time. So, I figured the next best thing is written directions. My goal is to show more detailed pictures, directions, cut sizes, and continue to list all the supplies I've used. I know video tutorials are more popular, I love them myself, but I figure I'll work with what I have at this time.

If any one who reads this has any comments, questions, thoughts or ideas, please let me know. And if you see something you like please share it. I appreciate all of you and your support!

An Afternoon in the Park

Good evening. I have to say, I'm glad this week is coming to an end. These are not the best pictures I've taken, so I apologize, but I'm too tired to take more. I think the LO turned out pretty cute, so I hope you guys like it. I designed this LO for some pictures I took of my family at the park.

Recipe
PP-My Mind's Eye
CS-Bazzil
Papertrey Ink, Zig brown pen, Sakura whilte gelly roll pen, Peachy Keen stamps (everyday character face asst. for the squirrel)

I cut the squirrel, tree, grass and flowers from Create a Critter. The journaling square was part of the MME paper collection.

I'd love to hear what you guys think! Thanks for stopping by, and come back soon!

Pretty Princess Birthday Card

Good evening! I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my Mom. She turns 60 tomorrow, August 7. Happy Birthday Mom! My Mom has been blessed and doesn't look anywhere close to 60, in fact a lot of people think we're joking when they find out. I wasn't sure what I was going to make her, and then I found the "Pretty Princess" on the Mini Monster cartridge...it's such a fun cartridge and I think my Mom will get a kick out of her princess card.

Recipe:

CS-Papertrey Ink

PP-My Mind's Eye

Ribbon, Stamp and Ink-Papertrey Ink

Cuttlebug D'vine Swirls Embossing Folder

StampinUp! Ink on the clouds

The button is from my stash. I also used Glossy Accents on the princess' eyes as well as the button.

The fence, which is also from the MM cartridge is incredibly intricate, but cut out amazingly well on the PTI cardstock. I did use the multi-cut feature, and it came right off my mat with hardly any weeding necessary...it's also a pretty new mat which helps. The grass is from the Gyspy Wandering cartridge.

I hope you enjoyed this fun and funky card. Thank you so much for stopping by and I'd love to hear what you think! Have a great weekend!

Card to Wall Art

Hi blogging friends. The other week my SIL asked if I could make her a couple cards for 2 baby showers she was attending, which by the way I forgot to take pictures of. I was a little extra excited because I got to make "girlie" cards. They were a big hit by the way! One of her friends that was at the shower is also pregnant, and asked if I could make one for her as well. She loved it and wanted to hang it on the wall in the baby's room. She doesn't know yet if she is having a boy or girl, but thought the card had a good mix of colors and it would fit in either way.

I decided to make it 5x7in. instead of the standard A2 size, because I thought it would be a nice size to frame. I made a few changes so that it was a little more unisex, but used all the same original colors. It's very simple, but sweet. I hope she likes it!

Recipe:

PP-My Mind's Eye

CS-Papertrey Ink

Cindy Loo-deer (3 layers) and tree

Gypsy Wandering-grass

MS scallop circle punch

Stamps, Ribbon and Ink-Papertrey Ink (Mixed Messages)

White and Black Sakura Gelly Roll pens

Glossy Accents to accentuate the sweet deer's eye

I do find the layering of the deer a little odd, so I did make a few cuts of each layer in different colors to see what I liked the best. There is actually one more layer which I used on the cards, but decided not to on this one. There are just so many cute images that are great for babies and children and it's so hard to choose sometimes! The good news is there is pretty much always a reason to scrap or make a card.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope I see you back soon!

Layout -Sunshine

Good morning! I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I love how this LO turned out and wanted to share it.

I also came to a realization that I need an adhesive remover. I hate how you can see the residue in pictures! Anyway, on to the layout...

Recipe:
George and Basic Shapes
Cindy Loo
Plantin Schoolbook
MS scalloped circle punch
SU! corner rounder
PP-Fancy Pants
Cardstock and Ink-Papertrey Ink

I picked a circle from the George cartridge and used my Gypsy to weld the word 'sunshine' around the top. I chose to make it the focal point of the page since I knew that was where I would put my picture. I used both layers of the font on CL for 'sunshine' and then used Plantin for 'you are my'. I also used my Gypsy to weld those 3 words together. Then I got some more circles from George and made them several different sizes to create a border and a place to put my title. I did use my Gypsy to make sure the circles were large enough to fit a word on 3 of them. I also used a scalloped circle punch for the smaller circles. I did some inking around the letters with the help of a great tool called Fantastix. It's a small pointed tool that can help you get ink on some of those small letters and embellishments. I found out about this tool from Elizabeth at 217 Creations . She is amazingly talented, so please go check her out.

I hope this LO brings you a little sunshine! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back soon!

Throwback Thursday-Celebrations

Happy Friday! Wow, this week went by so fast. I'm so excited that my blog-lift is almost complete. I think I may be the only scrappin' blogger that doesn't have polka dots on my page, well I guess there's a few.

This week Emma, at My Creative Time
challenged us to use the Celebrations cartridge with a birthday theme. I would like to state that everything on these two pages are straight, and even...I know it doesn't look like it, but it's true. My type A personality is really struggling with the pattern on this paper and that it looks like everything is uneven! Aside from that this was a fun project and I tried some new techniques, which is always great.

Recipe:
PP-My Mind's Eye
Kraft cardstock-Bazzil
Flowers and Bling-Prima
Journal Tag-Anna Griffin
Glitter-Doodlebug
Twine and Ribbon-Papertrey Ink
Embossing Folder-Sissix, Tim Holtz-Gridlock

All of the cuts are from the Celebrations Cricut cartridge. I mixed some blue and teal glitter to get a color that matched the patterned paper I chose. I ran all the letters through my Xyron, upside down, and then glittered them. I added a layer of Glossy Accents over the glitter to keep it from flaking off. It does take a couple hours for the Glossy Accents to dry, but I think the effect is worth it. I strung some twine between each pennant to create a banner. The party hats are cut in 3 different sizes. I embossed my photo mats with the Tim Holtz texture fade Gridlock pattern. These are the some of the best embossing folders and create a really deep embossed pattern. I used my ribbon on the photo mats to create a photo corner and as an additional embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my project!

Blog Update

Hi blogging friends! I wanted to let you know that my "blog lift" is nearly complete! You may notice that there are a few sizing issues, and some additions that aren't up yet...but I'm almost there. Thanks to The Cutest Blog on the Block for their amazing work! I can't wait for you to see the finished product!

Make sure you check things out while you're here, I've posted new projects and also made my guest designer debut at Kricut Krazy.