Tweet & Trendy Inspiration

Happy Tuesday ya'll! I hope you all had a Happy MLK Day!

I wanted to show you a trendy card that I made during a craft day at Vera's house!

Trendy products really do inspire me when I create! I always find fun stuff when I browse the web.

Check out the inspiration that I used to make this card:

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Don't you just love these adorable products? This card was so easy to create after looking at all of this cuteness!

I used some fun MME - Cut and Paste paper and this cool Insta Stamp by Kelly Purkey! Her stamps are so fun and trendy too! Thanks Vera for introducing me to her products!

Do you ever use Pinterest or Etsy to find crafting inspiration?

I Love This The Most

I'm a tad bit obsessed with this type of crafting!

If you are a regular visitor to my blog then you probably agree!

"Gifting" is just the type of crafting that I love the most!

{confession - I'm really beginning to love creating layouts too!}

I made this one so that I can have extra gift items on hand for family and friends. It's always nice to give a "just because" gift. 

I started out by using a Lifestyle Crafts die. I also used paper from Allison Kreft's - Recorded collection. 

I used a smaller die to make the "love this" tag. The tag paper is from Amy Tangerine's Cut and Paste. And the floral chipboard is from My Mind's Eye.

And guess what? - - - I'm playing along in the CAS-ual Fridays Tags & Bags challenge.

What type of crafting do you love the most?

The Dress, The Shoes, The Mum & A Winner

Friday brought back fun memories for me. I was helping Rachel get ready for Homecoming. I started to think about the time when I found the perfect dress. And let's not forget about the homecoming mum. We all wore them to school on game day. Fun times for sure!!!

I took Rachel down to the lake for a homecoming photo shoot. She started to get so tired of me taking shots of her. (LOL) She should be used to it by now. After all, her mother is a scrapper right? 

I did get some great pictures and wanted to use one on a page. Then came the task of looking for a sketch to use. I love to use sketches when I design a layout. 

I found a fun one from Creative Scrappers!

And I have a new FAVE paper line. Have you seen Allison Kreft's - Recorded collection? The colors and the embellies are fabulous. I will be using this one a lot.

Here are some close-up shots of my page!

I did add a few pieces from My Mind's Eye too. The stitched banner (above) and stitched element (below) are from MME's Cut & Paste collection. They are made of felt too. It adds a bit of fun texture to the page. 

And now for the Two Peas giveaway winner. Thank you to everyone that entered. Rachel picked the winner from a bowl this time around. She did have her eyes closed. (No peeking!!!!)

Congrats go to... 

Woo Hoo Kim Heggins! 

Please send me an email so that I can get your gift certificate info to you.

This is My Mini Me!

It happens while we are shopping at Target!

 

It happens when we are getting goodies from Starbucks!

 

It happens just about everywhere!

 

People literally stop and say that Rachel is my "Mini-Me".

 

I just had to make a page about this because it happens so often. Our baby pictures even look almost identical. I guess everyone has a twin somewhere out in the world....right?

 

This fun page was created with mostly My Mind's Eye papers and Echo Park chipboard.

 

See the fun feathers? They are from American Crafts. The feather in the middle was created with WPlus 9's fanciful feather die. I got to use it last weekend at Vera's house.

 

See the round pink button? I made that one using the Epiphany Crafts round 25 tool.

 

 

I threw on "splashes" of sequins and used Simple Stories stickers for the title.

I'm playing along in the 1-2-3 Get Scrappy Challenge. I used three in elements from the middle row (circles, rhinestones, and a die cut).

I hope you enjoyed my fun page today!

She Has Grown Up So Fast

I still can't believe that Rachel is a senior in high school this year. I will always remember the wonderful day that she was born. It was actually on Super Bowl Sunday. I went into labor during the National Anthem. She arrived in the world by the first quarter. And she was a whopping 9 pounds. Labor and delivery were very eventful for sure!!!

I used the fun sketch at Let's Get Sketchy. Ashley designed this sketch. I loved playing along with this one.

I'm also playing along in the My Mind's Eye September challenge. They are one of my fave manufacturers.

Here's a close-up of the title. I cut it using the Silhouette while at Vera's house this weekend. We had a fun scrappy day. :)

Have a Happy Monday!!!

Happy is the Word of the Day!

 

Happy is one of my favorite words! That's why I made this fun gift bag & card set. I'm saving it for someone that may need a little "happy" in their life.

 

Of course I added some brightly colored SRM stickers to this project. The stickers go so well with the colorful chipboard & paper. 

 

This set could be used for multiple occasions. Think encouragement, friendship, or "just because" occasions. 

 

I kept a clean and simple design so that the stickers stand out. I really enjoyed adding SRM's stickers stitches to the top of my card.

And check out the bottom of my card.

 

I love the "hello sunshine" sentiment from the We've Got Your Border - Bright set.

Did you know that SRM sells glassine bags? Be sure to get yours from the shop. They are perfect for gifting.

Supplies:
SRM Stickers:
We've Got Your Border - Bright  #57008
We've Got Your Border - Pastel  #57009

Paper: Echo Park - Note to Self & Birthday Wishes
Chipboard: My Mind's Eye - Kate & Co.
Jewels: Adornit

The Faith Page

I'm really sticking to my plan of getting Rachel's scrapbook completed. Here's my latest page. The photo was taken on Easter at our church. I just love that cross. I had to get a photo of her sitting near it for her senior book.

I used the fun sketch from Creative Scrappers!

I used lots of My Mind's Eye Chalk Studio on this one. I also threw in some Simple Stories and Basic Grey too. I threw on some silver gems as well. I think they look really well against the black paper.

Join me back here on Friday for a Blog Celebration for 

Every Day is an Occasion and a Giveaway!!!

Supplies
Paper: Basic Grey - Hey You and Simple Stories - Snapshots; Project Life Cards - Baby Edition; Chipboard: My Mind's Eye - Chalk Studio; Alphas: GCD Studios and Simple Stories; Stickers: Simple Stories; Crochet Twine: JoAnn's; Silver Gems: Studio G

Say Hello to the Selfie

I was looking through family scrapbook albums and only found a couple of photos of myself in there. What???????

I am a part of the family? I think I deserve a page, or two, or three...right? (smile)

To solve this problem, I've started taking "selfies" of myself at least once of month. I hate taking photos. I'm usually the one behind the camera getting shots of everyone else. I think I can handle this as long as I create fun pages with the pictures.

 
I used a variety of fun products. The background paper and photo frame is from Basic Grey. I also used a lot of chipboard from My Mind's Eye.

I even typed up a bit of journaling. I'm trying to add more of it to my pages.

I did a lot of layering too. I think it makes the photo stand out more on the page. 

Glitter thickers were a must on this page too. It makes the title pop off the page.

I'm entering this one into the Frosted Designs chipboard challenge and the Let's Get Sketchy week 3 challenge.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey - Serenade  and Echo Park: Note To Self; Chipboard: My Mind's Eye: Cambridge Court and My Mind's Eye: Boy Crazy; Circle Element: Elle's Studio: Day to Day Tidbits; Glitter Thickers: American Crafts; Font: Champagne & Limousines

TCM Blog Hop - You Go Girl!

    

Welcome to the Craft's Meow August 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!

 

 I've got a kraft gift box today. Gifting is so much fun when you dress it up with stamps, paper, & embellies.

 

 

I used the "Let's Face It" stamps on my project today! 

I love the "You Go Girl" and eyeglasses in this set.

 

 

Here are more close-up shots of my gift box.

 

The colors of the flowers are perfect for summer gifting!

 

 

I added some crochet twine, a clothespin, and bling too!

 

The chipboard is from the My Mind's Eye "Cambridge Court" collection.

 

 

 GIVEAWAY alert - The summer-themed blog hop will also be a project challenge for our TCM readers, with the randomly drawn winner receiving a $15 TCM gift certificate.  Readers will have one week to link up their newly created, summer-themed project. You must use at least one TCM stamp. Please check out the TCM blog for more details.

 

Your next stop is the fabulous Clare's blog.

 
P.S. - I also wanted to link this up to Runway Inspired #41!

I was inspired by the flowers & colors on the Zac Posen dress.

 

 

It's All About The Sentiment

 I'm all for fast and stress free crafting. That's why I love to use sentiments that can be used for "Double Duty".

Let's examine the sentiment that I've used today and I can show you what I'm talking about.

The "what a wonderful day" sentiment can be used for many occasions.

I've made two cards to ...

 

1. Congratulate my friend on her job promotion

 

And...

 

2. To Celebrate my co-workers birthday

 

 

 As you can see...it's really all about the sentiment.

 

I'm playing along in two fun challenges:

 

 

Cas-Ual Fridays

 

 

 

 And Seize the Birthday!

 

 

 

See ya back here tomorrow for the Paper Made Bakery Blog Hop!

 

 

Card Supplies:

Paper: Basic Grey - Hey Boy

Tag: American Crafts

Butterfly & Heart: Heidi Grace Desings

Sentiment Sticker: My Mind's Eye

Sequins: From stash



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