The Cut Shoppe: Wish

Hello! So sorry I haven't blogged since the blog hop! The holidays were busy and I've been working on some projects for upcoming DT assignments!

Also, I accepted a position as social media coordinator for Teresa Collins!  I have been a huge fan of Teresa's for over ten years so I'm excited and honored to help promote her company.  I love her as a person as well as admires how she inspires others to craft and tell their life stories!  

Today, I have a layout up on The Cut Shoppe blog using a cute, new birthday themed cut file set! When I saw this, I knew I wanted to scrap this photo of my adorable niece! I took this at her birthday party in November...she was so excited to blow out her candles!  I love the look on her face! 

Here is the cut file set I used:  Party On. As you can see you have many shapes/phrases to choose from.  I love the circle/star wish file as well as the cute banners. 

I used the "wish" file as my title and layered it on top of the ephemera from Maggie Holmes' Confetti collection. 

Using the banner file,  I made multiple cuts from different patterns and layered across the bottom of my page. I then stitched through with my sewing machine.  

Showing some of the many embellishments that coordinate with Confetti...including chipboard, stickers, and ephemera pieces.  

I created another banner across the top of my page as well...I am a big fan of using them!  

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll check out The Cut Shoppe on Etsy to see this and many more great cut files!

Clear Scraps: First Day

Hello everyone! Last week my kiddos went back to school. So today on the Clear Scraps blog I have a layout using the Wire Mixer and Echo Park's Teacher's Pet! I love love love the Mixers...you can use them as a stencil as well as an embellishment! 

I first placed my Mixer on my cardstock and used Dylusions Spray Ink in Sunshine Yellow.  I quickly cleaned it off so I could use it on my page.  My title is a cut file from the Silhouette shop called   

I added in some of the coordinating Teacher's Pet Element Stickers, as well as a wooden veneer star from Studio Calico and enamel shape from Teresa Collins. 

I used my hand punch to create a small banner at the top of my page with different patterns from the collection. I then stitched through using my sewing machine. 

Showing more of the coordinating stickers as well as a gold paper clip from 

Teresa Collins Studio Gold collection.  

This cute wooden veneer letter is from Freckled Fawn...I layered it on top of a Teacher's Pet label sticker.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Check out all of the fun new product at Clear Scraps by clicking here! Have a wonderful day!

My Scraps and More: Right Now

Hello! Sorry for my absence!  I've been working extra days at the office and then we went on a short trip to Michigan to see family. I haven't had much time at home at all!  

I'm sharing a layout I created recently using My Scraps and More Got Talent Challenge!  The challenge is to not use any patterned paper on your page!  So, I got out my washi tape stash and had fun layering!  

I added buttons and enamel shapes from my stash to coordinate with each colors!

I also added epoxy shapes and a photo clip from Studio Calico!  My title is American Craft Wood Grain Thickers. 

Along with buttons, I also used a couple pieces of flair from {a flair for buttons}! 

Thanks for stopping by! Check out the MSAM Facebook challenge page by clicking here!

Have a great night!

Scrapping Our Stash June Blog Hop

Hello! It's the last Friday of the month and that means another "Scrapping Our Stash" blog hop!  I hope you'll visit everyone on the list! 

Cathy Harper http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com/

Majken Pullin http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com/

Sandy Ross http://itsafamilyaffairwithscrappynana.blogspot.ca/

Suzanna Lee http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Lyne Schnable-Blodgett http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Haggerty http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com/ *you are here!*

Wendy Bergeron Coffman http://stampingrules.com

Lee-Anne Thorton http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com

For my page, I used up most of my remaining stash of Teresa Collins Urban Market collection!  I love love love this line! The navy blue with silver and grey are stunning!!  I scrapped a cute photo of my nephew, Deacon!  I layered up lots of patterns as well as a photo overlay under my picture!  

I had cut out these fun feathers from Silhouette on silver foil paper for another project but decided to not use them.  So, I thought they would look great to accent the silver and navy!  I added a cute "happy" Chipboard Sticker as well.  

I cut off the bottom portion of one of the Urban Market Tags and had it peek out from under my photo. I also used one of Teresa's Signature Essential Silver Enamel Dots, as well as a coordinating card stock sticker.  One of my favorite wooden veneer shapes are these stars from Studio Calico!  I love using them on my pages! 

Here I created a cluster of embellishments using the Decorative Brads, Enamel Dots, Decorative Tape, and Cardstock Sticker from Urban Market.  The chipboard letter is from the Pink Paislee Atlas Thickers in silver.  

At the top of my photo, I added more chipboard and stickers, as well as another cute wooden veneer star! I love to layer things if you can't tell! LOL  

Thanks for stopping by! I'm doing a giveaway of some Teresa Collins goodies today! Just be a follower of my blog and tell me what your current favorite collection to use (it can be new or old)!  I will choose a random winner Tuesday June 30th!  

Have a great day!  

Clear Scraps and Ruby Rock It Hop

This week Clear Scraps is teaming up with Ruby Rock It! They were nice to send our team a large selection of papers and embellishments!  I created a little home decor piece using the 3.5 x 5 Clear Box along with the Clearly Accent Bird and Cage Embellishments!  I used Ranger Alcohol ink to color my bird and cage.  I also added chipboard pieces from Ruby Rock It Nostalgia, as well as a cute pin from Jillibean Soup.

Here is my project in full view.  I covered the sides with patterned paper from the Nostalgia collection. 

I created a mini album to fit inside the Clear Box!  I decided to do a sort of ATC type of book to use some of my supplies.  

Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps and Ruby Rock It blogs for lots of inspiration this week! Have a great day!

Clear Scraps: So Lucky + giveaway

Hello friends! I'm so excited to announce that I've been asked to join the Clear Scraps design team again! Susan and Jim are such great people and I love their products!  After seeing them at the show this January, I realized how much I missed them and Clear Scraps! And a big shout out to

"Pinky" Cristal Hobbs, our DT coordinator! I was so happy to meet her in person finally (although I am kicking myself for not getting a photo of us together!) Pinky is an awesome person! 

 

Today, I have a layout up on the Clear Scraps blog using a few fun products! 

 

 

Chevrons are one of my favorite shapes and I love using the 12 inch Chevron Mascil!  I used some Dylusions spray ink in Lemon Zest and lightly misted over my cardstock. I concentrated in only a few areas but you can go as light or dark as you want.  And another wonderful thing about the Mascils is that they stay in place so you always get a clean design when you are finished!

 

 

To accent, I used one of the Clear Shape Small Stars. I first colored with Ranger Alcohol Ink in Butterscotch. After drying, I used Teresa Collins' modeling paste and the 6 inch Polka Dot Mascil over the top. As you see, it didn't come out perfectly but that's ok!  It makes it unique :) 

 

Here is a close up of a few of the stickers and brads from Simple Stories' A Charmed Life collection. 

 

I used the coordinating letter stickers for my title and added a fun green arrow to accent.

 

 

Now for the fun part!   To celebrate being back with Clear Scraps, I want to giveaway one of the Mascils I used on my page: the 6 inch Polka Dot!   All you need to do is comment telling me your Clear Scraps product!  A random winner will be chosen Sunday March 8th!  Good luck and thank you so much for stopping by! 

 

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

 

 

Paper Camellia February Main Kit: Love

In honor of Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, I have a cute layout to share that I created with Paper Camellia's Main Kit for February. There is so much beautiful paper and little goodies in this kit!   

 

 

 

 I used one of the layered tags from Kiss Kiss along with a mint colored arrow clip from Freckled Fawn.  Also in the kit is some cute pink ribbon...perfect to tie onto tags!

 

 

Loving the gold accents like one of these stickers from Kiss Kiss. 

 

I use Teresa Collins Designs' heart stencil with modeling paste on my patterned paper. I love the effect it gives!  

 

I created a banner across the top of my page with some of the accent stickers and patterned papers from the kit. You can spy one of the exclusive wood veneer hearts too!

 

Thanks for stopping by today! Are you working on any Valentine themed projects?