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Hello everyone...sorry for my absence. Been busy working on projects plus getting ready for Teacher Appreciation week! 

 

Today I'm sharing a layout I created using Simple Stories' new 24/7 collection!  I was inspired to use an Instagram photo from the team at Paper Issues!

The star of my layout is my crazy pug Max!  I snapped this photo of him last November getting ready to go on a walk. Don't you love his coat?

 

 

I had fun layering the patterned papers and coordinating cardstock stickers!  I framed Max's photo in a polaroid cut file from my Silhouette.  I also added some cute flair from The Paper Bakery!

 

I used the coordinating letter stickers for my title then added some splashes of paint from Studio Calico and Maya Road.

 

Loving the cute brads that come with the collection, as well as the fun colors!

 

More layering of stickers!

 

How do you scrapbook your Instagram photos?  Thanks for stopping by today!!



Sketchabilities #86 Reveal

 

 

 

 

Hello everyone! It's the end of the month and that means another sketch reveal from Sketchabilities!

Here is Sketch 86....

 

 

 

And here is my layout! I used Teresa Collins' new Memories collection (which is my favorite of her new releases!)

 

 

 

Loving all the embellishments!  Also, I used a Silhouette file to create the "remember this" file tab, as well as the title.

 

 

Layering some of the die cuts, brads, and enamel dots!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the Sketchabilities blog to see more layouts with this sketch!  This is my last layout for the DT...it's been great working with Karan's sketches!

 



Sketchabilities #85

 

Its the middle of the month and that means time for another Sketchabilities reveal!

 

Sketch #85 is up and here it is:

 

 

 

 

And here is my layout! I used My Mind's Eye's The Sweetest Thing: Blue Bell collection.

 

 

My circle border and title are from the Silhouette.  I then layered the coordinating cardstock and layered stickers around my photo.  I also added some buttons from my personal stash, as well as enamel dots.

 

 

 

 

 

Showing a cute button with some bakers twine from Whisker Graphics:

 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the Sketchabilities blog for more inspiration!



Sketchabilities #84 reveal!

It's the end of the month so that means another reveal by the Sketchabilities DT!  Love working on this team...the sketches are so fun to work with!

Here is Sketch 84:

And here is my layout!  Sweet pictures of Hailey when she was a flower girl in my sister's wedding!

I used Dear Lizzy's 5th Avenue and Frolic collection for my project.  I love the colors and of course the fun embellishments!

One of the chipboard hearts...I also added some buttons from a Fancy Pants line I had leftover. I added gray/white bakers twine from Whisker Graphics and stuck a heart decorative pin from Maya Road behind. 

The kraft arrow I cut from my Silhouette! 

Be sure to check out the Sketchabilities blog for more layouts from the design team!

Sketchablities #83 reveal

Hi everyone! I'm back to share another fabulous sketch and layout for the Sketchabilities design team!  Be sure to check out the blog for lots of inspiration!  

Here is a picture of sketch #83:

And here is my layout!  I used Basic Grey's What's Up collection along with a KI Memories Calendar page. 

 

Here, I misted a doily with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Dragonfly.  I then took a punch and made two scalloped circles from vellum. I used my Martha Stewart butterfly trio punch and inserted them in between each scalloped circle. I finished by stitching around the edges. 

Some of the cute kraft butterfly pins from Maya Road!

Love using flair! This one is from {a flair for buttons}!  

Check back on the 30th for reveal of Sketch #84!  I am loving working with all of the sketches Karan comes up with!  Thanks for reading! Jen

Sketchabilities #82

Hello! Today I am excited to share my second layout for Sketchabilities. I am loving all of Karan's sketches! They are so fun to work with!  Be sure to check the blog for lots of inspiration and ideas!!

Here is Sketch 82! I love the big pennant in the middle!

And here is my take on the sketch! I used Fancy Pants' The Good Life collection for my layout. And since New Years is right around the corner, I used pictures from last NYE of our daughter.  

I love the colors of this line, as well as the package of chipboard buttons, stars, and hearts. Plus color coordinating buttons!  I wanted to layer as much as I could around my photo.  

For my title, I used American Craft Thickers, as well as letter stickers from Sassafras Lass (I bought as much as I could at The Scrapbooking Studio up in Moline after Sassafrass announced they were no more. Sad!)  

Check out the blog today for other designers' layouts!  Thanks for reading! -Jen

Sketchabilities #81 reveal

Hello! I'm happy to share my first layout for the Sketchabilities design team!   Sketch #81 is the first of two reveals this month.

And here is my layout! I used My Mind Eye's All is Bright collection.  For my trees, I cut 2, 3, and 4 inch triangles on my Cricut (see it still has a use! LOL).  I pieced each triangle together and added a scalloped border. I then stitched through each tree with my sewing machine.

I used Pink Paislee's Portfolio Alphabet Stickers for my title. I love how small and shiny they are!

Here, I used the new Tim Holtz Snowflake Rosette die.  Love this!  Below, I affixed a few of the Studio Calico wooden veneer stars. 

For my "flourishes", I used bakers twine that comes with the All is Bright collection. I then added some wooden veneer snowflakes from Studio Calico, as well as All is Bright chipboard buttons. 

I love the sketches that are coming up! So be sure to check back every 15th and 30th of the month for a new sketch!

Thanks for reading! -Jen

Max the pug

Hello and happy Thursday! One more week until Thanksgiving which is so hard to believe.  I'm in denial that the holiday season is approaching! LOL

Today I am sharing a layout I created with Pink Paislee's Portfolio line.  I absolutely LOVE this line!  The turquoise and yellow is gorgeous. And I love the embellishments!  And I couldn't help but use this adorable picture of my pug, Max!

The line comes with a package ephemera that includes tags, arrows, hearts, and other little tidbits to add to your project. 

There are also new Artisan pieces of stars, heart, arrows and butterflies that have resist on them. So you can ink or spray to customize to your liking!

I actually created this layout as my submission for the Sketchabilities design team. I used Sketch #77. Be sure to check out the blog for lots of fun ideas!  

Thanks for reading! Jen

Exciting news!

I received an email last night asking to be on the next Sketchabilities design team!  I am super excited and so thankful for this opportunity!  

Check out the blog post here!

My 3 month term starts next month! Can't wait to get started!!