Pink Paislee Declaration Idea Book

Hi There!

Have you seen this yet... we've put together a fun idea book using the latest fun Declaration Collection from Pink Paislee... and it's something that you'll definitely want to check out.  Fun ideas along with easy to follow instructions and it's all yours with just a click HERE.  Enjoy!



(you can also click on the image to download your copy of the idea book now).
Thanks everyone for stopping by.

CK Magazine WINNER is...

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CONGRATS Carla! 


Please email me your address details so the wonderful ladies at CK can get in the mail for you.
& Thanks again everyone for stopping by!

Looking Back @ New Zealand

Hello there....

Sharing another layout that I created using some yummy goodies from Echo Park, Studio Calico, Fancy Pants and Maya Road; for this past week Made With Love assignment.  The topic for this week was travel and I choose to document the various cities that I had an opportunity to visit when we were in New Zealand...



I have to admit, given that we were in New Zealand for about 2 weeks... we really did manage to squeeze in quite a bit! LOL...

Also just loving those wooden embellishments from Studio Calico, especially those super cute bicycles (definitely need to stock up on these somehow).  Also another embellishment that I find myself turning too to complete my projects are the super cute buttons from Fancy Pants (gotta have those small tiny ones)!



The new Maya Road Hexagon Chipboard release are definite must have... I think I grab about 3 packs of these... a girl can never have too many hexagons right?  **wink**






Thanks for stopping by everyone and hope you guys are having a great weekend!

Also just a quick reminder that the CK Jul/Aug Issue Giveaway HERE is still open, for those interested in getting their hands on the latest yummy issue! (giveaway open till tonight).

Creating Keepsake Jul/Aug Blog Blitz & Giveaway! CLOSED

Hi Everyone, 


I'm back with another yummy giveaway from Creating Keepsake and this time around, it's a little something to help you jump start your summer scrapping... their latest July / August 2012 Issue. 

As always, don't forget to check out the online content HERE for more sneaks, downloads, articles, techniques... and sharing some of my projects that were published in this issue.


First is this shadowbox that I created using Pink Paislee Wooden Mistable Frame and some yummy goodies from Crate Paper, Pebbles, Lily Bee, Studio Calico and October Afternoon. When working with shadowboxes, I love the fact that you can pretty go crazy on the layering without having to worry about how you are going to store it in the albums. LOL

“As seen in the July/Aug 2012 of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.”

And as you can pretty much see, I had a fun time adding various elements to the project to give it that dimensional effect, which I think adds to the overall charm of the shadowbox project (and a great display piece for my place).





And the second part of this assignment, was to also create a layout with a coordinating design but reflecting a different aspect of the trip. Here I choose to showcase all the amazing structures and details that we saw at Wat Angkor...  it's just unbelievable and even more amazing that we are able to enjoy these places today.

“As seen in the July/Aug 2012 of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.”

Once again, the generous people at Creating Keepsakes are allowing me to give away a copy of this issue.  Leave a comment here on this blog post by Saturday night, June 16th and I'll announce the winner early next week. 

And also you might want to hop on over to these ladies for more inspirations (and chances too):


Mou Saha
Maggie Holmes
Adele Beck

Thanks everyone for stopping by!!!

BPC Living The Dream Class Winner

and the lucky winner of the BPSCLiving the Dream Class giveaway is... #20





CONGRATS MARGOT!!
(please drop an email by with your details and will get you started on the registrations)

Wishing I had a seat to give away to everyone, but hope you'll still be joining for some scrapping fun. Classes starts on June 28th and head on over HERE to grab your seat!


Thanks for stopping by everyone!

More Amy Tangerine Sketchbook Love

Back with some more American Crafts goodies... and this time around, it's the yummy Amy Tangerine Sketchbook collection.  I just adore her first collection and the second is no exception! Love the fun designs and the bits and pieces that make up this awesome collection!



Capturing some fun details from a corporate outing...



The design idea around this layout was focused around ...embellishments, mixing and matching various different types of embellishments together to create a new {layout}design (I wonder if that makes any sense) LOL.



and just enjoying the white space of the layout...



Thanks again everyone for stopping by!!

Sharing Some AC Shoreline Love

Wow - time just disappears, it's already Sunday morning over here and still there's tons to do before I catch my flight later this evening to Jakarta again. LOL (better get a move on those laundry and need to squeeze in a bit of shopping, especially with the Great Singapore Sale going on... Orchard here I come!

But before going {shopping} crazy... have you guys seen the new collection from American Crafts Shoreline? Seriously, this is one super fun collection!



Just loving the fun bright colors - especially this yellow and coral .... and more chevron....



And the new thickers are a must have... (will definitely be doubling up on these foam glittered ones)



And one of my favorite thing about this collection, is that vintage effect on the pattern papers... (perfect with a few drops of mist)



Thanks again for stopping by everyone and hope you guys are having a great weekend!
And now, I'm off to do some shopping!!!

Keeping Track w/ Fancy Pants

Hi Guys,  Sharing a another and simple project that I created to help myself keep track of things... lately with all the various activities going on... I have to admit that time seems to have disappeared on me. I could have sworn that yesterday was just Monday... LOL



Created using the fun Summer Soul collection from Fancy Pants Design and some random yummy goodies from Studio Calico (stamp set & wooden embellishments)...



Got to admit that I just love how the pages turned out with the punched border on top, wouldn't have thought that it would have created such a fun effect ... will definitely be doing this more in the future..









Thanks again everyone for stopping by and off to scribble in my little journal here...

And have you seen the sneaks of the latest collection from Fancy Pants... how gorgeous is this collection and those dreamy colors! Can't wait to start cutting into this collection.... Time for Spring Collection



Also don't forget to stop by my previous post HERE for a chance at winning a seat to BPC Living A Dream Class (definitely one you don't want to miss out on).  **wink**

BPC Living The Dream Class + Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone,

Hoped you guys had a wonderful weekend!  I'm back to share some SUPER exciting news (been wanting to share this for a while now), the Creating Keepsake Dream Team have paired up with BPC to bring you this dreamy fun class....

Living the Dream
with the Creating Keepsakes Dream Team

When you were a child, what did you dream that your life would be?

What was your dream job? Dream husband? Dream family? Dream life?

The life you're living today is in many ways shaped by the life that you dreamed of long ago. Whether you are living a life much like you imagined or living a life that you never would have dreamed of…f, it's empowering to explore and document these dreams and where they've taken you.

We're excited to share with you this amazing new workshop at BPC, Living the Dream, with the Creating Keepsake's Dream Team. 20 days, 10 teachers, 10 inspirational emails with photo and journaling prompts, 10 instructional handouts with techniques to create a layout.

We hope that you'll join us in this 20-day workshop to connect with these talented instructors as well as enjoy the opportunity to not just count, but scrap your blessings.

Sounds interesting? How are you living your dreams today?

Honestly, when I first received this assignment - I really was wondering and pondering... am I living my dreams today? Is my life what I had dreamed it to be?  But the more I thought about it and looked at the different areas of my life, the more I realize that in some areas.... it's much more than what I had even dreamed off...

And here's a little teaser on the topic that you'll be working with me... (sharing a previous layout that I created)

Interested? Head on over HERE to grab your seat!

Also the wonderful folks at CK & BPC have given me ONE spot to giveaway to a lucky reader here.  Just leave me a comment on this blog post (and would love to hear how you are living your dreams today – I know you are!) by midnight Sunday June 3rd. (Please note that if the same person wins more than one spot in the class, another name will be drawn.)

And that’s not all…. do hop on over to these amazing ladies for more insights into the class and also more chances at winning a seat…

Stacy Cohen

Suzy Plantamura

Thanks for stopping by everyone and hope you'll be joining us for a dreamy fun time!

Also do check out my earlier post HERE, for the winners for the Washi Workshop Class & Pebbles giveaway. Are you the lucky one?

WINNERS!!!

I'm sure you're curious to know who are the lucky (randomly selected using random number generator) winners are....

Winner of  WASHI WORKSHOP is...


and

Winner of the PEBBLES goodies is ...


Congrats ladies and please email me your contact information. A big thanks for stopping by everyone and especially for all the wonderful and fun comments :)

My Favorite: Scrapbooking

Back to share a layout I created for my MWL assignment this week - using the gorgeous MME Nostalgia collection. I'm just in love with the shade of colors and vintage designs in this collection; I think this might be my favorite collection of the year from them.



The topic for this week assignment was to focus on things that I like and needless to say... it's all things scrapbooking. LOL





And on the topic of washi tapes - ooooooh loving the new washi tape designs/selections from MME. Couldn't resist grabbing a few!



Also dusted my typewriter for this layout... I always love the effects of typing, how each letter can have different effect/wait based on how hard you press the keys. And put to work my silhouette machine for the title work - made with {heart}...



Thanks for stopping by everyone!!

Also there's still time to enter the giveaways if you haven't already:
1. Win a spot in Megan Hoeppner's Washi Workshop Class (closing Wed. May 23rd)
2. Win a spot in Maggies Holmes Photography Class (closing Wed. May 23rd)
3. Pebbles Inc Giveaway (closing Fri May 25th)

Maggie Holmes Photography Workshops Blog Blitz **GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

Hi Everyone,
I'm super excited to be part of this blog bliz for Maggie Holmes latest online photography workshops and sharing with you some details of her classes plus a early bird coupon special...



Maggie Holmes has been a professional photographer for 7 years and has created two online workshops in which she gives you all of her tried and true secrets, tips and tricks with you. She shares her knowledge in a format that is candid and easy to understand. Past students rave about how much they learn in such a short amount of time and that the workshops more than pay for themselves because the progress they make is invaluable!”

Here's a few pictures that I have taken from her website - aren't they absolutely gorgeous. Absolutely adore the moments captured and the amazing colors...

    

The great thing is that Maggie is offering two online photography classes now, where she'll be sharing her secrets with you. Class seats are limited and so it is best to register now in order to guarantee your spot.

For more details on the class registration...
Click Here for Photography 101: July 9th - August 18th, 2012
Click Here Advanced Photography: August 20th - September 29th, 2012

And if you register now... don't forget to enter the early bird code below!!! (valid until May 31st only)

And even more, do head on over to Maggie's blog as she is giving away a spot in each of the classes!! (how awesome is that).

Also as a BONUS, she'll be giving away a surprise BONUS spot in the Photography 101 class. The winner for this will be at drawn random from one of the blogs on the hop. So be sure to stop by all the blogs and let us know that you've been here - you just never know. Giveaways are open until Wednesday the 23rd and also if you had already purchased the class but your name was drawn for the same class, your registration fee will be refunded. This does not apply to purchases made for previous classes.


So what are you waiting for... head on over the following blogs for more chances...

Stacy Cohen
Megan Hoeppner
Maggie Holmes

Thanks for stopping by everyone!!