AC Love & WCMD 2011 with Pink Paislee

I'm just having so much fun with the Amy Tangerine collection from American Crafts - everything from the fun colors to the awesome design and mix of images. I can't get enough of it and also the collection is perfect for all my travel memories!

and here's the second installment of my trip to Ghent... just having a fun time walking along the canal and enjoying the sun as I take in all the amazing architecture....

I wonder if one of the reason I love this collection so much is because of all the fun embellishments - aren't these dimensional stickers, die cuts (which are must have) and fabric brads just too too cute!

and most importantly, hope you join us this weekend over at Pink Paislee (@ Live Pink Forum) for some fun card challenges to celebrate WCMD 2011 - and the funner part - you'll have 7 chances to win one of the 7 prizes up for grabs. so mark your calendars and see you there!

thanks for stopping by everyone!

New Lily Bee Collections

have you guys seen the new lily bee collections in person? all 3 of the new collections are absolutely amazing. I'm just in love with the colors and designs in this release. and here are 2 new layouts that I have created for my lily bee blog post today -

the first here using bits from the Jingle and Memorandum collections.... (and finally using the new buttercream twine - couldn't resist buying the new colors from The Twinery, they are absolutely gorgeous and plus a girl can't have too much twine, right?)

.... and here using mostly the Harvest Market collection.





thanks for stopping by everyone and please do hop on over to the Lily Bee Blog for more details!

Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue - ME

just wanted to share that I have a layout up on the pink paislee blog today and the assignment this time was to create a project based on a sketch. i had selected one from pagemaps - to kick start my creative process and was surprised to see how different but yet similar the layout ended up being.

and here's the sketch that I had used (from pagemaps Jan 2011 archive)

and here's are some close ups of the layout. I went a bit crazy with all the embellishments - what can I say - I just love the ephemera packs with all the fun die cuts, and those wooden spool buttons (a must right?)...

thanks for stopping by everyone and don't forget to also stop by the pink paislee blog for more vintage vogue inspirations!

AC Blog Hop Winner

thanks everyone for stopping by for the AC blog hop and all the wonderful comments! you guys are really the best!!! and the randomly selected winner of the AC goodies is....

a big congrats Ana!!!

(please email me your address so I can mail you the fun goodies)

a big thanks again everyone!!!

CKU Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the CKU Blog Hop!

If you’ve been hopping along with us, then you should have come from Stacy Cohen’s Blog; if not would recommend that you hop on over to Mou Saha's Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Mou Saha

Teresa Collins

Stacy Cohen

Piradee Talvanna (Me)

Laura Vegas

Stacy Croninger

Michelle Hill

Megan Hoeppner

Kim Waston

Have you guys heard about the CKU Reunion that will be happening in San Diego, CA this October 27-29^th? Get ready for a weekend of creating, connecting, and inspiration. You’ll spend one day completing an album that will be ready for photos when you get home and another day creating in four 90 minute classes including mixed media canvas art, fabric creations, jewellery, and more. Plus, there are evening crops, bonus classes, goodie bags, a commemorative tote, and so much more all for only $295!

And you’ll be learning from some of the industry’s finest such as Lisa Bearnson, Teresa Collins, Stacy Julian, Michelle Hill, Megan Hoeppner, and other inspiring teachers. You know you want to come, so register today so you’ll have plenty of time to pack your supplies for the trip. See you in San Diego!

And here’s what you can look forward to in Megan’s Class:

Album Track: Got Your Number
We've got your number in this incredible 11 page 12" x 12" album class. Join us as we count the ways numbers impact your everyday life. You'll look back on important numeric events in your life, such as memorable milestones (marriage, graduation, etc.), and significant (and playful) quantities (the number of children you have, the amount of times you indulge in your favorite vice every day, etc.). And you'll have a blast personalizing your album with numbers unique to you-your home address, your lucky number, etc. Plus, as you add up the numbers of your life, you'll learn innovative techniques such as coloring with Twinkling H20s, stitching, and misting all while using Pink Paislee's Daily Junque line. Top it off with clever ideas for using unexpected supplies, such as cupcake liners, washi tape, bakers twine, and more, and you've got one fresh album. Whatever your digit, this album is rated a 10.0 for fun and creativity!

And sharing one of my previous Pink Paislee layout, where the number journaling cards were my source of inspiration...

Thanks for stopping by and your next visit is the amazing Laura Vegas!

Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue

Hi everyone,

just wanted to share this layout that I created for the Pink Paislee blog today - using the retro vintage vogue collection. I'll be honest, I wasn't too sure about this collection when I first saw it online - I think it might be the purple color. But once I saw this collection in person - I'll say it again - I LOVE IT!

The colors are just perfect - with that little touch of purple here and there and the embellishments in this collection are fun fun fun.

and here's a close up of the paper rosettes that are today's product pick - did you notice that there are 3 different flower designs (different borders)?

and here's a close up of the smaller rosette and I also used one of the spool buttons for some spinning fun - love these (I'm just crazy about anything wood at the moment)...lol

thanks for stopping by and don't forget to also check out my blog post on the pink paislee blog for a bit more details.

also have you been hopping along with American Crafts blog hop? if not - then you definitely don't want to miss the array of inspirations that everyone has lined up for you and also my giveaway is still open until midnight Friday Sept 23rd. more details on my previous post here.

and you won't believe what I just read on the CK Blog today - interested in winning a free one-year subscription of the magazine? I thought you might want to know. Check out the details HERE.

American Crafts Blog Hop & Giveaway! *closed*

Hi Everyone,
A big welcome to the American Crafts Blog Hop that's happening this weekend and hoping that you're enjoying all the eye candy everywhere and you should be arriving here from Pamella Brown's blog... (don't forget to start from the beginning as a lot of the ladies are also having a small giveaway!)

As you know the theme for the hop was to create a project using products from ALL the new collections. Yes, all! And that in itself was a major challenge for me, as I usually scrap with using one collection at a time... lol

But after create a huge huge (and I do mean huuuuugggge) mess all over the living room, here's what I created with a little bit of this and that. And honestly, I was suprised that once I had everything spread out everywhere... the same colors schemes can be found in all the collections and can be easy mixed with each other and in no time at all...



... mixing in nightfall flower embellishments, using stickers from both the DayDream (hello) and Garden Cafe (flower) collections and isn't that smile tag from the Garden Cafe collection adorable (I really do need another set)...



...and here's more bits from Amy Tangerine fabric button set, flower embellishment from the Nightfall collection, label sticker in the back is from Garden Cafe and the yummy buttons are from the DayDream collection...


And in case you're curious, here's the full supplies details:
White (71081) - Cardstock, Scatter Sunshine (35554) - Amy Tangerine, Oh Happy Grey (35565) - Amy Tangerine, Fine Day (35606) - DayDream, Santa Baby (35482) - HollyDay, Fabric Tabs (85567) - Amy Tangerine Elements, Plastic Buttons (85573) - DayDreams Elements, Smile (42227) - DayDream Remarks, Spells (72015) - Nightfall Delights, Spice (72016) - Nightfall Delights, Savor - Small (42210) - Garden Cafe Remarks, Printed Variety Tags (77256) - Garden Cafe Bits, Chocolate (53219) - Maple Thickers, Dimensional Tabs (61710) - This To That, Dot Glue Runner (61713) - This To That

And to make all the hopping even more fun, I'm giving away a few items from the new summer collections to one lucky winner! you'll be getting the following items...



Interested? Just leave me a comment on this blog post by midnight Friday 23rd and I'll be drawing one lucky winner over the weekend.

A big thanks for stopping by and now onto your next stop... Rahel Menig's Blog.

Have a hopping fun and don't forget to hop on back to the AC blog post when you're all done for a chance to win 2 entire collections!!! Have fun!

Guesting for My Creative Scrapbook

I have the honor this month to guest design for my creative scrapbook kit club and boy, are you going to love their kits this month... do hop on over here to check out more details of their amazing kits! I had the opportunity to work with their yummy Sept Main Kit and here are some of the projects that I created....

Having fun playing with blocks and also a bit of misting here and there...

And for a close up of what you'll be getting in their Main Sept Kit. Gorgeous isn't it? The Victoria Garden Collection from Echo Park is gorgeous and Pam has paired it beautifully with gorgeous flowers...

And here's another layout, using the doily that's included in the kit as the main emphasis...

And having some fun with bits of misting and also playing with the white on white technique... (and yes, that white frame is tilted... I know, it's tilted!)

And also a fun banner card...

Also did you guys know that My Creative Scrapbook now has a sketch blog. Yeap, you heard me... more scrapping inspirations, sketches, fun challenges and techniques to be shared and explored! And here's my take on their first sketch challenge using the Sept Main Kit - sketch and more details of the challenge can be found here... hurry, you still have time to join in on the fun!

Thanks for stopping by everyone and don't forget to head on over to My Creative Scrapbook for more inspirations... their design team creations are amazing!

CK Magazine Winner!!!

sorry for the delay in announcing the winner but we have just returned from a week long vacation in Belgium - catching up with old friends and family.

but without further ado...

the winner of the latest special issue from Creating Keepsake is....

Nitasha!!!

congrats Nitasha - could you please email me your address details and the wonderful folks at CK will be mailing out the magazine to you.

and off to clean up my room, at the moment - everything is pretty much everywhere (the disasters of unpacking). but will be back soon with some pictures to share :)

Get Picky Inspiration Challenge #11

hi everyone, a quick post to let you know that the latest Get Picky Challenge is up and this time around it's an inspiration challenge based on the lovely floral photos provided (more details here on the Get Picky Blog). and here's my take on the challenge, using the gorgeous MME Lost & Found 2 - Sunshine collection papers and having fun (again) with the white on white technique/details.



and using up the bits and pieces of goodies that were laying around on my table... and making the most of the packaging materials - I just love how manufacturers now a days are not only creating amazing products for us to use but also the versatile the packaging materials are too.




thanks again for stopping by and don't forget to hop on over to the Get Picky Blog for more inspirations and also there's an extra prize given away for just joining in on the fun.

also if you haven't already - don't forget to leave me a comment on the giveaway post here for a chance of winning the latest CK Special Issue copy - there's tons of fun tips in this one!