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!

My Scraps and More: 5

Hello!  Today I'm sharing a layout I created for a Word Up Wednesday challenge at 

My Scraps and More!  I used the new Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy collection I purchased from the MSAM store. I love the bright colors and birthday themed embellishments!  

I used the gold foil "5" from the Ephemera pack along with the cute sentiment tag!  

Showing some of the chipboard accents! I love the candles!  I also added in buttons from my stash, as well as hand punched circles.  The Gold Foil Accent Stickers went perfect with the circles in the patterned paper and chipboard accents! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Check out the MSAM store for this and many more collections!  Have a great day!

Sketch N Scrap Birthday Bash: Scraplift Challenge

Hello Sketch N Scrap fans!  I'm so excited to be offering today's challenge!   I've created a fun and easy birthday page for you to scrap lift!!    Your page can be any theme and you are welcome to change things up a bit. My layout is here to hopefully inspire you!  I can't wait to see what you create!

 

 

 

 

I'm offering Fancy Pants Designs' Be Different paper and ephemera pack as a prize to one lucky winner! 

 

 

 

But first, here are the rules:

1.  Only layouts created for this challenge will be accepted (no back linking).

2. You must become a follower of my blog and Sketch N Scrap's blog.

3. You may combine this with another challenge either on the Sketch N Scrap blog or on another challenge site. 

4. There MUST be a link back to my blog in your post.

5. Leave a link to your layout in the comments of this post.

If you don't have a blog you may email a picture of your created layout for an entry into the prize draw to me at -jhaggerty72@frontier.com

The dead line for all entries in this challenge is the 31st May. 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the Sketch N Scrap blog tomorrow for another challenge from Surama!

 

Products used:  patterned paper: Carta Bella; cardstock: Bazzill; buttons: Basic Grey; pennant punch: Marvy Uchida; enamel dots: My Mind's Eye; stamp: Amy Tangerine for American Crafts; ink: Ranger; die cut title: Silhouette; washi tape: Freckled Fawn;  misc: thread, sewing machine, typewriter

 

 



Practical Scrappers July Card Sketch Reveal

Hello and happy Wednesday! It's a stormy morning here in Central Illinois. Today I am sharing a card I created for the Practical Scrappers July Card Sketch!

 

Here is the sketch by Patty Selah:

 

 

 

 

And here is my card using Crate Paper's Party Day collection. 

 

I cut the title on my Silhouette and lightly sprayed it with Tattered Angels in Caribbean Blue.

 

 

I added a flag and pinwheel that coordinate with the collection then finished by adding a few select sequins!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today...be sure to head over to Practical Scrappers to see more designers' cards!  Have a great day!

 

 





This is 40....

When I was growing up, 40 seemed so old.  So now that I'm here, I keep thinking its not possible to be this age. Shouldn't I still be 25 or something like that? 

Turning 40 was hard for me..I know it seems vain and its "just a number".  Still kind of tough.  Probably didn't help I had major surgery a few months before and was still trying to find my footing again.  I know this is a common theme in  my life but having a big birthday without my mom sucked.  .

 

 

Um anyway, on to my layout.  I used a photo I "instagrammed" the night of my birthday at The Burger Barge in East Peoria. The only thing I wanted was to have dinner with my family. And you know what? They all indulged me. Dad even brought me a birthday crown and necklace to wear.

 

 

I used the new Echo Park/Glitz Design Photo Freedom line Birthday Wishes that I picked up at The Scrapbooking Studio.  I really love the Glitz girls as I have had a couple of chances to meet them at CHA.  I can only say Erin, Laura, and Ginger are the sweetest!  And mad props to Echo Park too! They always put out great collections! 

 

Here, I used a combination of stickers and pennants made from the patterned papers.

 

Adding some flair from Studio Calico and awesome chevron ribbon from Maya Road!

 

I made my title with letter stickers from October Afternoon and American Craft Thickers. I added a cute little wooden veneer arrow from Studio Calico, as well as enamel dots from My Mind's Eye. 

 

I just purchased an electric typewriter via Ebay and am loving it! I typed onto the journaling sticker and added some washi tape from the Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm collection, as well as more enamel dots and stamp from K and Co.

 

Huh..Something I've learned with age (somewhat).  Still learning to be comfortable in my own skin.  Believe me, I'd rather know what I know at 40 then go back to being 25 and clueless. Even if I did have better metabolism! I try to keep in mind we are only on this Earth for such a short time. We need to make the most of every day. 

 

Thanks for stopping and reading!  Have a great weekend!



Practical Scrappers March card sketch

Happy first day of Spring!  It doesn't feel like spring here in Central Illinois as its only supposed to get to a high of 30 today. I'm so over winter!! Bring on the flip flops and capris!
Ok, I'm done ranting!

Today on Practical Scrappers is the March card sketch reveal!  Here is the sketch:

 

And here is my card:

 

 

 

I used Lily Bee Design's Persnickety paper for my card (one of my favorite lines!)

 

 

 

The stamped sentiment is from the Hero Arts "Its Your Day" Clear Stamp set and the jar is from Dear Lizzy's new Lucky Charm collection.  I also added some cute wooden veneer chevrons from Studio Calico.

 

 

I added some fun enamel dots left over from my stash of Teresa Collins' Memories line.

 

 

Be sure to check out Practical Scrappers today to see other designers' cards!  



 

Life is Good....

That is my dad's motto: Life is Good.  I hope everyone who celebrated had a good Father's Day.  My family got together earlier this week and had dinner at my dad's.  The kids had fun walking down to his new pond that he and a friend just installed.  As one of his gifts, I made him this mini book capturing his 50th surprise birthday party last July.  

One of the most awesome things about my dad is that he's is always there for us.  Always has been.  He and my mom met when I was a bratty 13 yr old teenager.  It had been my mom, me and my brother for awhile. I was pretty territorial when it came to my mom. Thank God he stuck it out with me through my growing pains. I know it wasn't easy! I love him for that. My dad is techinically my step dad but he's Dad to me. He's the one who walked me down the aisle; the one my kids call Grandpa. 

I'm grateful for the way he loved my mother...always showing her how special she was.  I know Mom is proud of the way my dad has taken care of us kids as well as how he's tried to fill  the void with the grandkids. 

Love you Dad!!!