Planner Love with SRM Stickers

Monthly planners are the "in thing" right now. They are so popular that I have been seeing some really cool ways to use them.

As a teacher, my days are filled with so many important things that I need to remember. I decided to make a teacher planner using SRM Stickers to help me stay organized this school year.

Let's take a look at one of my upcoming weeks!

I decided to go with a basic planner from Sugar Paper. They are an L.A. based company that specializes in notebooks and planners. I love the gold polka dots and pink font on this one.

And check out the fun school themed stickers. Teachers and parents will love using the Calendar Companion sticker set. They are just the right size to fit into your planner.

I also used the Sticker Stitches and the Stickers by the Dozen - Birthday Birdie on the page shown above. Both are great additions to your planner.

Every teacher needs a shiny red apple in their planner right? 
I love the Quick Cards/Teacher sticker set. 

And I have just discovered this cute "glue" Paper Pops from Paper Issues. It's just so cute and had to be added to my planner. 

Hop on over to the SRM Stickers store. They have the cutest planner and calendar stickers. The new 2016 stickers are also available to those wanting to get a head start on the new year!

Project Life - That Coffee Life

I'm a coffee fanatic and just had to make a fun Project Life pocket page to add to my summer album.

I added some really fun elements to this one too!

Here's what I came up with...

I used more paper goodies from Webster's Pages for this one. I ordered them all from Paper Issues.

And check out the font and bokeh effect inside of my coffee cup. I added it using the Rhonna Designs app on my phone.

I love to add fun stuff to my photos before ordering my prints from Persnickety Prints.

I love the "Lucky Me" vellum piece from Webster's Pages. I always feel lucky when I'm enjoying my coffee!

I found the fun camera charm in the clearance section at Hobby Lobby. It was only $0.29 cents too! 

I love to add fun pieces like this to my Project Life spreads.

And of course I needed a Starbucks sleeve for this page!

And here's more details about the vellum that I used on this page spread and this one here!

I'm having so much fun filling up my Summer album. I'll be sharing more pages soon!

Teacher Crafts that POP

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I have a new favorite craft item!

I just love the new Paper Pops that are now available at Paper Issues. The pencil and glue set spoke to my teacher spirit and I just had to order some.

Here's how I used it...

I made some gift bags for the fellow teachers on my team. I combined several of my fave products to make these.

First, I used the Craftwell Alpha embossing folder to make an alphabet designed background. I then added a fun image from The Greeting Farm. 

The fun kraft bag is from SRM Stickers. I also added an "I Teach" sentiment using their Say it with Stickers/Teacher set. 

And that Paper Pops pencil really does "pop" and adds a fun element to my bag.

Note to self: order more Paper Pops! They are sooo adorable!

I'm linking this up to the Paper Issues "You Rule the School" linky party!

And be sure to do something sweet for your child's teacher this year! It's one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs out there. Educators love to receive a little something to make them SMILE!

Project Life - Cool For the Summer

I'm still holding onto summer! I just didn't want it to end. At least I get to hold onto the memories by filling up my album with summertime photos!

Check out my new Project Life pocket page! 

I used loads of paper and vellum from Webster's Pages for this one. I ordered all of these goodies from Paper Issues.

And check out the fun effects and font on my photos. I added text by using the Rhonna Designs app on my phone. Then I ordered all of my photos from Persnickety Prints.

The paper and vellum pieces coordinate so well with my photos. 

My next task is to find the perfect summer themed album for all of my completed pages. 

Be sure to stay tuned to the blog. My next Project Life spread will be dedicated to coffee. It's a fun one!

Quick and Easy Handmade Cards

I often tell people that they can save a good chunk of change if they just take the time to do one thing - "Make your own greeting cards!"

Handmade is the "in thing"! It's quicker to reach out to others with the usual social media connections, but it's always nice to do something personal for a change! So skip the Hallmark store and make something special for the people in your life.

Here are two examples... 

I used dies, a butterfly punch, and a stamp on this card. Layer different shapes to add a unique element to your card design. 

The patterned paper that I used played up the gray and white very well. I was careful to place my circle die just so before cutting the paper. I wanted the pop of yellow to to be in the center of my circle.

Check out the side view above. I used pop dots to add dimension as well.

My next card is filled with fun elements like sequins and twine. Again, I used dies to add in different shapes.

My secret weapon to card making is a 6" x 6" paper pad. I won this Amy Tangerine pad from Paper Issues. 

The great thing about using a paper pad is color coordination. You don't have to second guess if a color or pattern will look good together. Everything in the collection fits so well if it's from the same manufacturer. 

Since I shopped at Paper Issues I wanted to link up there as well!

I hope you enjoyed my quick and easy card making tips today. These cards literally took me 15 minutes to make. Yay!

Supplies:

Paper: Amy Tangerine - Plus One

Dies: Lifestyle Crafts/We R Memory Keepers

Stamp: Chickaniddy Crafts

Sequins: Hobby Lobby

Burlap Bag Friday

I just love the new line of burlap and muslin bags from SRM Stickers.

Today I'd like to show you some fun way to dress them up. 

They are so perfect for gifting!

My first bag features the We've Got Your Border Pastel stickers.

I also placed a sticker from this same set underneath the butterfly.

I used the new Take 2: Stickers By the Dozen - Birthday on my second bag. 

And check out the green twine. You can also find it in the SRM shop.

You can use these bags in so many ways!

They are perfect for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, or any type of gifting.

Tips for crafting with burlap bags:

1. Staples are great to hold your embellishments to the bag.

{I stapled underneath the layers so that they are not visible on top}

2. Fabric glue is also great to use.

I'm linking this up to the Paper Issues Challenge - Fill 'Er Up!

SRM Products:

Medium Burlap Bags - #72002

Take 2: Stickers By the Dozen - #69002

We've Got Your Border Pastel - #57009
Solid Twine - Peapod - #16-68036

The Inspiration Crew's Thanksgiving Hop!

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Inspiration blog event, brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew" . We’re just a group of online crafty friends who love being creative. 

This time we're only doing a one day event to provide you with tons of fun inspiration. Keep reading to see who else is participating!

I recently made a similar project to this one, but changed the look a bit to fit the theme.

And who doesn't love popcorn right? Perhaps you can add these to the "kids table" during your family's Thanksgiving dinner. I used loads of paper and embellies from Imaginisce. The colors are so warm and festive.

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Thanksgiving craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Angi Barrs

Ceal Pritchett

Annette Allen

Lalo Ik

Libby Hickson

Laurel Beard

Geri Greening

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Misty Buck

Darnell Knauss

P.S. - I'm also linking this up at Paper Issues!


Thank you for hopping with us!

The Storyteller in the Family

I truly believe that everyone has a special role in their family. My mom loves to share her love of cooking with us. My dad is the "entertainer" and always makes us smile. And so on and so on...

I believe that my role is the storyteller.

They look to me to take photos and document our special times together. Since no one in my family makes layouts, I've decided to start making more pages and scrapbooks for them.

First up is a page for my cute little nephew. He recently had his first photo shoot. I used the Paper Bakery sketch for this one.

Instead of using three photos, I used one as my focal point. To follow along with the sketch I used photo frames and "dressed them up" to add interest.

Here are some close up details. I used Basic Grey's "Hey You", "Hey Girl", and "Capture" goodies on this one.

I also loaded the page with plenty of chipboard, die cuts, and some crochet thread too.

I tore the paper to make it look a bit jagged and worn around Tristan's photo. I think it adds a bit of texture and makes the photo pop.

There's a stitched element to the page too. I used Basic Grey's garland and made my own handmade buttons using Epiphany Crafts 14 Round Tool.

I'm entering this one in the following challenges:

 

Paper Bakery - Sketch #9

 

Paper Issues - Chipboard

 

Red Carpet Studio - Lilo & Stitch (stitching)

 

A Wittle House & Chevrons

 

Happy Monday ya'll!

 

I've got a fun card for ya today.

A friend of mine just bought her very first home. This card will accompany the house warming gift that I am making for her.

And look at those brightly colored chevrons!

 

I'm entering this one in the Moxie Fab World's Card Creations Week: The Chevron Challenge.

 

 

 

I just love the wittle house on my card! The paper and chipboard embellies are from the Dear Lizzy - 5th & Frolic collection. The chevron washi tape is from Paper Issues.

 

 

 

And be sure to check out this fun Pinterest Board this week. You will love the inspiration there!

7 Days of Easter Projects - Washi Tape Day

 

Welcome to the "7 Days of Easter Projects" Blog Hop!

 

Welcome to (Day #2) of Easter crafting fun. Several of my crafty friends and I are posting one project for the next 7 days to show our love for this wonderful holiday. We're posting projects we made using our fave products, and hope they will give you some inspiration for making your own Easter crafts.

The links to all the participants are listed below. Be sure to stop by and leave them some "Easter Love"!!!! 

 

If you missed Day #1 click - HERE

 

I'm sooo late to the "washi tape party". I'm just now getting to try it out and I must say that I'm hooked for sure!

 

I'm also entering this one into Moxie Fab World's - Card Creations Week: The Washi Tape Challenge.

 

 

I added washi tape behind the bunny. 

 

I also added a washi tape wrapped lollipop stick to my card as well.

 

 

Here's a close-up of the lollipop stick getting wrapped in washi tape.

 

I then cut the stick to a smaller size to fit on the front of the card.

 

 

And here is the washi wrapped stick added to the front of my card.

 

 

 

All of the washi is from the Paper Issues shop! I hope you all enjoyed my fun Easter design. And be sure to visit my other crafty buddies today!

 

Here is the full list of participants:

{click each name to be automatically directed to their blogs}

 

Angi Barrs

Barb Murphy

Ceal Pritchett

Donna Bowman

Lalo Ik

Libby Hickson

Rachel Kleinman

See ya back here tomorrow for Day #3

 

Products Used:

Paper - American Crafts: Hip Hip Hooray

Washi Tape - Paper Issues

Bunny/Easter Stickers - Walmart

Stitched Die - Lil Inker Designs

Lollipop Stick - Michaels