Project Life Instagram Style

I'm super addicted to Instagram! I love taking photos and documenting the fun things that I do around town. I even started a Project Life album to document my year. 

Here is a new page that I've added to the album:

I had so many goodies left from the Pink Paislee Bella Rouge collection . The paper can be easily be cut to fit into your pocket pages. I even added some fun embellishments to each square too!

Please let me know in the comments section below if you are on Instagram. I'd love to follow you there! Be sure to check mine out here!

I'm linking up with fabulous crew at Paper Issues!

Also, you can order this fabulous collection in The Little Blue House store.

Love Pink Valentine's Day Treat Bags

Valentine's Day is coming! I thought it would be fun to make treat bags that are full of pink goodness!

And I've even added something sweet to my crafty bags too!

I dressed up these glassine bags with the Pink Paislee Bella Rouge collection along with doilies and a variety of embellishments. 

I'm addicted to dies and love to use them on my projects. I used the We R Memory Keepers polaroid frame dies . The glassine bags are from SRM Stickers.

The Little Blue House Media Team is showcasing our "Love Bug" projects on the LBH site this week. Be sure to check them out here!

Father's Day Gifting

I did not forget that it was Mother's Day this weekend! After all, I am a mom! :) :)

As I sat there making gifts for the special women in my life, my mind went blank as to what I can make for my dad for Father's Day. My crafty brain starting tingling and I came up with this gift bag idea. {Yes, my brain actually tingles when a get crafty idea pops into my head.}

Of course I found these fabulous shapes to use while browsing the internet. They go perfectly with this gift bag.

I used a fun "Hey Dude" card from Pink Paislee's "Hey Kid" Collection. 

The "stash" is from the Funny Spectacle Mustache Set. I also used the Cool Brush Word Art cut file. Be sure to get a bag of lollipop sticks from Michael's Craft Store too. They are fun to use.

P.S. I also wanted to enter this into the Moxie Fab World - Hip on Handwriting challenge. - Fun stuff over there. Be sure to check it out.

I hope you all enjoyed my fun little "dad" project today!

Holiday Inspiration Crew Mother's Day Hop

Welcome to the Mother's Day Inspiration Blog Hop!

You should have come here from Rachel Kleinman's fabulous blog.

We're just a group of crafty friends who love being creative. This time we've made some fun projects that mommy will love.


 At the bottom of this post is a list of all the crafty ladies that are participating in this event. Be sure to visit all the blogs for great inspiration.

I made a mini tag set that can be added to a gift bag. Each of the tags have sweet sentiments that are sure to make mom smile.

I added a flower and a sterling silver crown charm to the front.

Here are the rest...

The "hello" is a cut file. It's from Pebbles in my Pocket. I used paper from Pink Paislee's "Hey Kid" collection and the "mother" sentiment is from SRM Stickers.

And this one is for all of you wonderful mom's out there!

You are all Rock Stars!!!

Your next stop on the hop is sweet Annette Allen's Blog.

And here is the complete list!

Happy Hopping! 

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Misty Buck

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Geri Greening

Libby Hickson

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Ceal Pritchett

Hello Spring Gift Box

I stroll down the gift wrap aisle of my favorite store quite often. A nifty gift bag or box always catches my eye. I immediately start wondering if I can make something similar at home. Well, if you have a die cutting machine you can make just about anything. 

My latest project is this 3D Mason Canning Jar Box. {I'm a sucker for mason jars}. 

The "hello" title on the front of my jar is from Pebbles in my Pocket. I will be using this one a lot! 

The fun thing about this shape is that it's so perfect for springtime projects. The trick for me was finding the right paper to make this project shine. I used paper from Pink Paislee's "Hey Kid" collection. The colors are so bright and happy.

Here are some interesting facts about this project:

• It was affordable to make. The supply cost was about $1. The gift bags & boxes in the store are way more expensive.
• You can personalize this gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, etc.
• It's easy to put the pieces together.
• It's a pretty homemade gift that people will love!

I'll be sharing more gifting and party ideas soon!

Happy gifting!!!

A New Journey with Scrapbooking From the Inside Out

I'm venturing into something new.

This one will allow me to focus on me.

I'm not just a mom.

I'm not just a teacher.

I'm more than a daughter.

I do more than exist.

I have hopes and dreams too.

It's about time that I share "me" with the world.

I hope that you will join me on a new journey with Scrapbooking From the Inside Out. 

I am joining their awesome design team!

As scrappers we never turn the camera on ourselves, we never make layouts just for us, and our focus is always on others. Well it's about time that we throw in a couple of "me" pages into the family album. I know for a fact that my family would love it.

The art of self reflection and journaling is new for me, but I am excited to take my scrapbooking to a whole new level.

Once the new term starts I will start making layouts for my brand new "Me Album". My first page mostly features goodies from Pink Paislee's - Hey Kid collection.

I will also feature how-to's to get you started on making pages and and album of your own. Journaling tips, self reflection, and "me" focus pages will also be shared.

We will have so much fun taking this journey together. I can't wait to get started.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the SFTIO website and blog. It's a wonderful place for inspirational scrapping. They also have a blog, kit club, and online community as well.

The "Wisdom" kit is on sale right now. Here's a peek at all of the wonderful products that are included. Be sure to check out the photo slide show of the entire kit here!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Layout supplies:

Paper: Pink Paislee - Hey Kid

Chipboard: Recollections

Buttons: Close to My Heart

Heart Clip: Allison Kreft Designs

Stickers: Echo Park - Today's Story

Thickers: American Crafts

Noteworthy Fun with Pink Paislee & Epiphany Crafts

Happy Monday everyone! I've got two fun projects that I've made using some wonderful goodies from Epiphany Crafts and Pink Paislee.

I had so much fun pairing up the beautiful Pink Paislee Cottage Farms designer paper along with some homemade buttons. I made the buttons using Epiphany Craft's Round 14 Tool and Button Caps.

 Here's a close-up of the buttons that I made.

 

 

  

 

I also made a card by layering embellishments and adding more homemade buttons. The beautiful Pink Paislee burlap flower adds a bit of elegance to the design.

 

 

I had so much fun using this beautiful paper collection!

 

Supplies Used: 

Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool

Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Caps
Papers, flower, glitter letters, embellishments: Pink Paislee

Gifting Fun - The Craft's Meow June Release Hop

Welcome to the Craft's Meow June Release Blog Hop!

 

You should have arrived here from Amy's wonderful blog!

 

If you get lost along the way, please start at the TCM Blog!

The stamp that I used today is from the "Beautiful Rose" set.

{And the "Fancy Flourishes" stamp is June's Gift w/ $50 purchase}

 

 

I love a good gift card holder. This one was so fun to make. I cut and scored patterned paper then adhered the sides only. Make sure you leave enough room to slide a gift card inside the pocket.

 

I layered Pink Paislee paper goodies on top. I also stamped and embossed an image from the "Beautiful Rose" set.

 

Would you like to win ALL of the new release sets?

 

Be sure to leave some love on each designer's blog & on the TCM Store Blog. 

 

You have until by 8 p.m. PDT, Sunday, June 23rd to enter. 

 

Your next stop is Clare's fabulous blog.

 

Happy Hopping! 

Embellie Gifting

June Preview Day #2 is here!

 

There's so much fun going on at The Crafts Meow! They are releasing FIVE new stamp sets. Be sure to stop by my blog from now until June 21st to see all of the new products coming out.

 

We're kicking off today with the stamp set called "Kindred Spirits".

 

This idea popped in my head when I received some happy mail from the sweet Janice Coble. I loved the ribbon so much that I drove over to Michael's Craft Store to get more.

 

I'm giving these ribbon packs to my crafty friends. Before gift giving, it's always best to dress it up with a tag.

 

I made a mini tag by stamping one of the sentiments on top. I also added some Pink Paislee goodies.

 

Wanna win this set?

 

 

Be sure to leave some love, on the TCM Store Blog, by 8 pm PST tonight, for your chance to win today's stamp set. 

 

Stop back by here tomorrow for more TCM fun and the chance to win more stamp sets.

 

See ya then!

Other Supplies:
Butterfly & Paper: Pink Paislee - Cottage Farms
Ribbon Embellishment pack - Michael's Craft Store

Trendy Travel Postcard

 Two more months to go and I'll be off for the summer!

{that's just one of the perks of being a teacher}

 

Travel is on my mind and I've creative a fun gift bag using The Cutting Cafe's Postcard Printable set.

 

 

The printable set features two different postcards. The images are approx. 4 by 6 inches. It comes in both PDF and JPEG formats.

 

I've added a fun hot air balloon and "adventure" label from Pink Paislee's Daily Junque collection.

 

I adhered the postcard to a kraft bag and will fill it with fun souvenirs for friends once I come back from our summer vacation. You can also add them to a card or layout as well.

 

Be sure to visit The Cutting Cafe Store for more fun crafty goodies.

 

See ya back here tomorrow for a BRAND NEW project!

Play Date Cafe - Playful Paper Pockets

It's back to school time and I've got some fun projects for ya today that I made for my students and fellow teachers.

I have named this one  - "Playful Paper Pockets"

And be sure to play along with us at The Play Date Cafe. We've got a beautiful color story for you today. The colors are - Black, White, and a splash of Lime Green.

 We got to play with some wonderful SRM Stickers this week too!

I made this pocket to give to one of my students this school year. I love to make gifts for them when they show respect, good manners, help out a fellow classmate, or work extra hard on a project. I used SRM's - Year of Memories - 2013 Sticker. I added a small wooden pencil on the inside. I will also add a granola bar or some other treat as well.

And this one is for a fellow teacher. I love to give my co-workers something crafty for their birthday. I will add a gift card to this pocket. I used SRM's - Stickers by the Dozen - Birthday.

Be sure to play along and link up on the PDCC blog. And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story!



Jute Baby Gift Bag

Have you ever gone shopping for one thing and ended up with another? Well that's what happened to me. I was at The Container Store looking for bins for my classroom when I ran across this jute bag on the shelf.

I needed a gift bag for a baby shower....and you know that I love making my own right? As soon as I saw it I knew that I wanted to take it home and "dress it up" a bit.

Since my friend is having a girl, I added an oversized Pink Paislee felt flower to the handles. I placed a Creative Charms pearl brad in the center of the flower too.

I've had this pink Stampin' Up fabric for a while now. I cut some and folded it in half, then tied it around the bag. I added a doily, used my punch on the Samantha Walker paper, and added a girly onesie and "baby love" sticker from SRM Stickers.

The jute bag is just the right size to add a onesie and a cute hair bow. Hope you all enjoyed my baby gift bag idea! Enjoy your Tuesday!!!

Linking up here:

Supplies:

Jute bag - The Container Store

Fabric - Stampin' Up: Flirtatious Designer Fabric

Onesie Sticker - SRM Stickers: We've Got Your Invite - Baby Girl

Sentiment Sticker - SRM Stickers: We've Got Your Border - Baby Girl

Paper - Carta Bella: Paris Girl by Samantha Walker

Felt Flower - Pink Paislee: Daily Junque

Doily - Michael's Craft Store

Brand and pearls - Creative Charms

Play Date Cafe - Be Amazing Gift Bag

It's Thursday and time for the Play Date Cafe Challenge.

Here's the bright and cheery color story:

This week I made a fun gift bag full of art supplies for one of Rachel's friends. I added a Pink Paislee felt bloom, a Whisker Graphics bitty bag, and an Echo Park chipboard butterfly to the front. For an extra special touch, I even added markers that match this week's color story.

Here are some close-up shots of my bag:

The prize up for grab this week is from Simon Says Stamp . Be sure to check out the PDCC blog for more details.

You have to admit...these are some happy colors to play with this week. And remember, you can enter an altered project, layout, card, mixed media art, or any other kind of craft that makes your heart sing. Just be sure to follow this week's color story when entering.

And P.S. - Have you heard? We have a new addition to the PDCC team. Be sure to go & give a big welcome Jen Cutherberson! :)

I can't wait to see what you make!

Supplies:

Kraft Bag - Michael's Craft Store

Felt Flower - Pink Paislee: Daily Junque

Bitty Bag - Whisker Graphics

Paper - Echo Park: So Happy Together

Chipboard butterfly - Echo Park: Hello Summer

"Amazing" Sticker - Simple Stories