His Plush Buddies

 

Happy Monday ya'll!

 

I worked on more pages this weekend for Tristan's scrapbook. This one features the little guy with his "plush buddies". He loves his stuffed animals.

 

He was not real happy in this photo though. It was his first photo shoot and he was not in a good mood. He kept flinching every time he heard the camera click. Poor thing! He pays close attention to sounds and movement. I hope he gets used to having his picture taken. I'm trying to get more pages done! (smile)

 

 

I layered loads of Basic Grey paper and embellies on this one. And check out that "Big Guy" brad. It's from GCD Studios.

I used Delightful Inspiration's fun sketch. I saw it on Julie and Debbie's blog and just had to play along. Single photo sketches are my fave.

 

 

I hope you have a happy week!



A Project for the Kiddos & A Winner

Summer is still sizzling. I've got a fun indoor project for your kiddos today. It involves a bit of recycling too. All those brown paper bags that you have lying around will come in handy for this one.

Since I'm a teacher, I love to suggest fun activities that will help children retain their academic skills during the lazy days of summer. This project will serve as double duty for your children.

First, it will allow them to practice their handwriting. Secondly, it will allow them to unplug from electronic devices and send sweet handwritten note to friends and relatives living far away.

And here's a sweet thought...{I would imagine that every Nana & Papa would love to get a sweet note from the kiddos}.

 

GCD Studios "Special Delivery" collection is the perfect choice for this project. Just take a look at the smiling mailman on the paper. I just love that image. The text on the paperclip adds a great added touch too!

 

Keeping all of the notes, pencils, and envelopes in decorated paper bags will help your kiddos stay organized too.

 

Now for the SRM Stickers Giveaway Winner! I'm so sorry for the delay. I'm working an academic camp at school and the week has been hectic.

 

And the winner is....

Jessica

 

 

          jessica said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your project Angi!!! those stickers are so super adorable!!! FAB gift set :) Thanks for sharing, have a GREAT Friday and awesome weekend!!!
~PS Thanks for the chance to win :) I am off to FB now~

 

Congrats to ya!

Please send me an email with your mailing address!!!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper: GCD Studios - Special Delivery

Paperclips: GCD Studios

Baskets Full of Yum

When I'm having a family gathering out in the backyard, I grab some fun paper and make my own picnic décor. GCD Studios Special Delivery collection is super fun and festive to use for such an occasion.

 

I used  the Lifestyle Crafts  berry container die to make the paper baskets. I also added a "family" paper clip and "family time" sentiment to a lollipop stick.

 

I do have one quick tip to share. It's best to line your little baskets with a coffee filter before placing your food in them. This will keep your basket bright and fresh throughout the day.

 

I'm playing in a couple of challenges with this one...

 

Pinspired Challenge

{I was inspired by the outdoor party theme}

 

 

 

Inspired By Challenge

{I was inspired by the All-American red, white, and blue Converse}

 

 And Rhonda is back in blog land!!!

I had to play along in her fun Summertime Challenge  :)

 

Have a Fun & Festive Day!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper: GCD - Special Delivery (Dillon #2040, Jack #2043, Paperclips #2054)

Berry Container Die: Lifestyle Crafts (Save 20% using Promo Code - COKIE)

You Are My Happy

 

Happy Sunday!

 

Did you know you can make a fun card using texture, dies, and acrylic? 

 

The combination of the three are my FAVE elements on a card.

 

  

I'm a texture kinda girl too. I had to add a bit of canvas to my card as well. The paper is from GCD Studios Pure Bliss collection. I also made my own handmade button using the Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool.

 

I used my handy dandy Lifestyle Crafts Dies & Evolution die cutter on the circle and square shapes. Elements of my card are made from acrylic from the Clear Scraps store. I had some extra pieces left from the 6" x 6" acrylic album. I used them to add reinforcement to the canvas piece.

 

I'm linking this creation up to three fun challenges. First, this one is perfect for the Let's Get Trendy Now 3 - "Textured Layered Challenge".

 

 

 

I'm also playing along in the Catered Crop - So Shapely Recipe Swap and the Scrap It Girl - Use Your Dies challenge.

 

 

See ya back here tomorrow for more crafty fun!

 

Supplies:

Clear Scraps Supplies: 6 x 6 Acrylic album

Paper: GCD Studios: Pure Bliss - Happy Hoops

Stretched Canvas: Hobby Lobby

Stickers: GCD Studios: Pure Bliss

Die Cut Borders - GCD Studios: Pure Bliss

Journal Tags: GCD Studios: Pure Bliss

Epiphany Crafts Button Round 25 Tool

Epiphany Crafts Button Round 25 Bubble Caps

Circle Die: Lifestyle Crafts

Gifting "Dude" Style

The June issue of "The Paper Cut" magazine is here!

I have a project featured on page 7 .

 

My project shows you how to make a fun gift for Dad!

 

Be sure to check out all of the FABULOUS projects in this issue by clicking HERE!

From Recycled Card to Mini Album

Please keep reading to the end of this post.

I've got 2 special events to tell ya about!

Do you have a lot of cards just lying around?

Well, it's time to upcyle and use them on a project.

I cut up and used an old card on the cover of my new mini album. It was so fun to make using the Clear Scraps 8 x 8 tabbed chipboard album.  

I used tons of American Crafts & GCD Studios goodies too. 

Here are a couple of my fave pages.

Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps store.

They have loads of supplies for your next mini album.

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the Clear Scraps Blog Hop & Giveaway!

And there's something fun going on out in blog land!

 Would you like some fabulous ideas for working with some of the hottest trends in crafting today? Why not come join us for a fun online workshop?

I’m joining this group of awesome ladies in the Let’s Get Trendy Now!3 workshop where we will be showing 5 trends – neon, sequins, handmade embellishments, stitching and textured layers.

Not only will you be inspired by 32 never-been-seen projects, you will also get a chance to win some prizes if you play along with our challenges.

Just add your name to the linky tool and join us from June 3rd - 7th on the Let’s Get Trendy Now!3 website.

Thrifty Gifting

Don't you just love when a gift can be made for under $10?

 

I call this one a "thrifty gifting project". My mom wanted a shadowbox frame for her office. I found this double framed one on the clearance aisle at Michael's.

 

And I'm so addicted to the Moxie Fab World challenges that I'm linking this one up to the 350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Gift Challenge.

 

 

I dressed it up with paper from the GCD Studios Indian Summer collection. I also added baby embellishments. My Lifestyle Crafts die-cuts came in handy too.

 

 

The gift was not complete until I added a cute photo of my nephew Tristan. He is modeling his new ducky hat. Love this circle sentiment too.

I hope you guys have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Mommy Day Mania & Exciting News

Happy Mother's Day Ya'll

I've got news to share today too. Keep reading to the end to see.

First, it's a SPECIAL Mommy Day for my sweet sister! After years of miscarriages she is finally getting to enjoy her first Mother's Day with sweet little Tristan. God truly delivered a miracle to Nicole, John, and the rest of my family.

And I must say that I was inspired to make this mini because of the talented Monika Wright. Have you ever seen her mini albums? She is my "Mini Album Idol". Be sure to check out her creations.

 Page highlights are below. Hope you like my mini album. They are soooo fun to make. I got the album, paper, and chipboard from the Paper Issues shop. I used goodies from Maggie Holmes, Echo Park, GCD Studios, K & Company, and My Mind's Eye. The cute fuzzy owl is from Target.

And now for the news. I have been invited to design for The Craft's Meow. How cool is that? Check out the announcement - HERE!

I will be showing off The Craft's Meow stamps during the May Release Day event. Be sure to visit my blog on May 17th - 21st to see all of the FABULOUS goodies.

Mini Album Supplies:
Maggie Holmes Crate Paper Clipboard Mini Album
Echo Park Scoot 6 x 6 Paper Pad
My Mind's Eye Boy Crazy Chipboard Stickers
K & Company Chipboard Stickers
GCD Studios Pure Bliss Label Stickers
Owl - Target

It's Time to Get Tag Creative

 

Before we begin today I just wanted to let everyone know that there are two exciting blog hops and giveaways still going on. To find out more about them, please see the two posts right under this one.

 

Now let's get this party started!

 

And by the way, I'm linking this one up to Moxie Fab World's 350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Gift Tag Challenge .

 

Many of you know that I love making gift tags. I like to think outside the box whenever I create one.

 

There is no need to just make traditional tags anymore.

 

Have fun and get creative with it.

 

This type of gift tag can be added to a box, bag, or even a yummy treat.

 

Oh and all of the goodies used to make it are from GCD Studios Special Delivery collection.

 

I used a couple of Lifestyle Crafts dies too.

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed the "Tag Party" today!

 

Heidi Sonboul Signature Series Blog Hop

**(Winner will be posted this Saturday - please check back then.)**

Welcome to an exciting day in blog land.

We've got a fabulous blog hop for ya today! We are celebrating with Heidi Sonboul and the premier of her brand new book.

Keep reading to see my two fun projects, view the hop list, and see what goodies I am giving away today! Let's get this party started!!!

First up is my creation that I call...

"Sweet Cheeks Pockets"

You can fill these with goodies for annniversaries, birthdays, or just about any fun occasion.

{Check out those muscles. Isn't he a cutie?}

Next up is a fun card for all of you GEEKS & NERDS out there.

This one is CAS and the font is super fun. I used die cuts to add different shapes to the design. I used goodies from Heidi's collection called "Special Delivery". 

Wanna Win Some Goodies?
1. Be a follower of my blog
2. Leave a sweet comment below
3. Cross your finger and your toes :)

{I'll draw a winner on Saturday, May 11th}

Here's the hop Line Up

GCD Studios

Alicia Thelin

Amanda Coleman

Angi Barrs

Audrey Yeager Christina Collins Christine Meyer Grace Tolman Heidi Van Laar  Jennifer Chapin Julie Tucker-Wolek Katrina Hunt Kelly Holbrook Lalo IK Megan Klauer Nina Yang Pam Callaghan Rae Barthel Rochelle Spears Sara Zenger Suzanna Lee Teri Anderson Wida Miller   Now Head over to Heidi Sonboul's new site for a chance to win the newest tool from Fiskars and her two newest collections, Special Delivery and SunKissed.   

A Smooch Smile Box

Happy Monday ya'll!

 

The design team term has ended at The Cutting Cafe and the new team will be starting this week. I just wanted to pop in with a farewell project.

 

Regina Easter is the sweetest! I just love her templates and cutting files. I will be a life-long customer for sure.

 

 

I have named this one - "A Smile Smooch Box". I love sending happy mail to my crafty friends. This one will be filled with bottles of Clearsnap's Smooch pearly accents. The paper is from GCD Studio's Pure Bliss collection. I also used my favorite template - the  Heart Bag Cutting File/Template.

 

And here are some of my fave projects that I've made using The Cutting Cafe products.

 

Valentine's Day Air Mail Printable

 

 

 

Tic Tac Holder Template & Easter Fun Printable Set

 

 

Camera Photo Shaped Holder Template

 

 

 

The Tall Box Template

 

 

There are so many ways to use The Cutting Cafe's products.

 

Be sure to check them out.