This month I got to work with the beautiful Bellezo - Paper Kit from My Minds Eye. I was drawn to the softness and vintage feel of the papers. Because of this, I really wanted the LO to have a vintage feel to it, so lots of crumpling,distressing and inking. I also got to play with some of the new limited edition glimmermist that just recently made it to the store,Candle Light glimmermist which gave the paper a beautiful glow; Frozen Lake which is an amazing bluish green color and Pashmina which is a brilliant violet color. Pashmina is already sold out, candle light and frozen lake only have one more each in stock...... these are hard to find..... you better get in everything scrapping and order them NOW!
Just a few quick cards made with the scraps from this months LOs, this paper line is very versatile, would make great cards for different occasions.
Can you believe all the fun stuff Heather has been getting at the store? I love the time when all the new product from CHA begins to arrive. I just received a big box of new goodies and can't wait to play with them. In the mean time, I worked with an oldie but goodie. Of course I love the bright colors from the Sweet Cakes line by Pink Paislee.
I scrapped some of my favorite beach photos I took of my friend Jenny at Montara Beach. She was such a willing model to jump for me so many times. I just love the Popsicle paper and all the orange! Products: Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes Postcards, Cutie Pie paper, Sweet Nothings paper, Sweet Cakes paper, Hambly Wings Overlay-white, American Crafts Chit Chat accent thickers -white, Doodlebug Loopy Lou white alpha stickers, Hambly butterfly clear stickers, Pink Paislee Office Lingo Cubicle paper, Pink Paislee On Schedule clear stamps, Staz On Brown Ink, Glimmer Mist-Lemon Zest.
One day in January we had a really big heat wave and I found myself at the Taco Bell at the beach. I couldn't believe how long the line was. It definitely lets you know how nice the weather is by how long the line is! I always associate the beach with Taco Bell for this. We have one of two Taco Bells on the Beach in the entire world! Products: Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes Postcards, Cutie Pie paper, Sweet Nothings paper, Bazzil Kraft cardstock, American Crafts Chit Chat accent thickers -white, Doodlebug Loopy Lou white alpha stickers, Jenni Bowlin Tiny Circle alpha stickers-brown, American Crafts Elements metal photo turns-silver, Stickles-lime green.
The new Pink Paislee lines Amber Road and and Twilight just arrived at the store so head on over and check it out. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Well it's my day to post some inspiration for all of you...
I sure am loving all the new products from CHA pouring into the store. Heather is sure getting a workout receiving, putting it in inventory on the computer & in the warehouse & filling all the orders of others like me who are anxious to start creating with it.
I like to stretch my products as far as I can. Cutting strips of pattern paper will allow you to use one sheet on several projects. If you look at the back of my layouts you will also notice that I cut out parts of the background paper that would just be covered with other layers. So even when I am using the outermost of a 12x12 sheet the middle is carefully cut out so I have a square to use elsewhere - this really stretches my paper. The bling flourishes can also be cut apart so that you aren't using the entire piece on one layout. You can see many of my budget friendly tricks used on all these layouts...
Pink Paislee Amber Road I have so many photos of CHA I thought I would use some for my layouts today. I really enjoyed meeting people that I know online while I was at the convention. Unity Stamps was one of my must stop places. I had to get a photo meeting Angela & Brooke. I mixed many of the new Pink Paislee Amber Road papers with Maya Road, Prima, & Jenni Bowlin Embellishments.
Jenni Bowlin & Graphics 45 I had a few favorite pictures with guys at CHA. Tim Holtz has a huge following & when he is "in the house" you can hardly get near him... so late one afternoon I couldn't believe he was by himself in his booth. He was very gracious to take a photo with me. Another favorite guy was from Tattered Angels. During the week he was so much fun - chatting with us whenever he passed us. I can't for the life of me remember his name... that'll teach me to write things down in my little notebook. If you were at CHA & remember leave me a comment please.
For this layout I wanted to keep it simple with clean lines. The new Jenni Bowlin papers & embellishments made it super easy & had a very classic look. I even used some of the Graphics 45 Domestic Goddess - choosing a stripe made a more femine line paper be appropriate for a masculine page.
Graphics 45 also has an alpha that is part of the line. It's an incredible bargain because they are pre punched on a 12x12 sheet of paper. So for $1.40 you get lots of alphas (2 full upper case alphas, 3 full lower case alphas & 2 numbers). You can easily get them to look like the new Tim Holtz metal type letters by punching them out & running them thru a Xyron sticker maker (to apply adhesive & stablize them on a non stick sheet) then apply a thin coat of Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents.
Rusty Pickle - Panama Jack Finally Heather & I wanted to showcase the new Rusty Pickle Panama Jack line that just came in the store. At first glance it's a very theme oriented with a lot of beachy images & drinking logos. I looked past that & found wonderful products for a layout about my adult sons' birthdays. I love the diecut yellow notebook paper & the mini file folders are an instant favorite to hide journaling.
I hope this will inspire you to look past the obvious of the papers in your stash & in the store... and get creative making them work for you.
The file folder allowed me to hide my journaling. For this layout is was perfect because I wanted to tell the story of the day but since it was a difficult day for my older son I didn't want it to be in view whenever we looked thru the album. You see he broke up with his fiance that day - it had been building up for weeks & he had just had enough...
The journaling spots really added interest to the layout. I cut a noteworthy shape to fit on the file folder and fill in the blank spot under my stamped calendar. The dark border of the square journaling spot really added weight & drew the eye to the titlework. Again on my "guy" layouts I keep the embellishing simple. I used a punch to make a file folder label to add more interest. The Jenni Bowlin Tiny Alphas are a perfect addition. A few buttons scattered on the page in a visual triange complete the design.
Remember the new products are always on sale the first week they are in inventory so buy early for best selection & price - you sure don't see that very often getting a bargain when an item first comes in... thanks Heather you sure know how to take care of your customers...
Leave me a comment so I know you visited. Have a fantastic weekend & remember to do something creative.
Again remove clear backing from the two clear die cuts. The Family die cut is overlaid on the swirl and this is adhered to the top left corner of your paper layers. Once this is down you will place the next two steps on and around this.
I choice to use a pumpkin epoxy sticker and place it under the F in family. The next sticker I chose traditions and placed it at the end of the word family.
This final step I did not use because I did not feel that you could see the pumpkins within the pumpkins already on the paper. If you choose to the instruction have you put them in the spaces of the pumpkins on the bottom of the paper.
I do hope you enjoy this layout courtesy of Little Yellow Bicycle
These projects shows the versatility of Fancy Pants Kraft Cut Die cut I loved this one. Please check all the Kraft collection we have in the store is fun! Also used this Red ball trim, I've found out the easiest way to apply was with diamond glaze works great. Also used alpha stickers.
With the holidays coming so fast we need more hours in our day. One way I've found to help is quick and easy meals. Here is one that I love to use when I have a full day.
Lazy Log Cabin Casserole:
1lb stew meat cubed
1 can of Cream of Celery
1 can of Cram of Mushroom
1 packet of Beef Onion Soup (I don't use this. I just add salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried minced onions but I'm an eye ball cook)
Toss all this in the crock pot together give it a stir put it on low and cook it for 6 - 8 hours. Home cooked meal with just a few moments prep. Put a salad bag with it and your hubby can't be upset that there isn't a home cooked meal on the table.
Do you have a quick recipe? email me hgturner@everythingscrappn.com
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