Sketch Time w/ Fancy Pants

hi everyone. hope you guys are having a great weekend. just wanted to share that I have a new project up on the fancy pants blog earlier this week using the fun summer soul collection and based on this month sketch. hope you guys are join us for this month's sketch challenge; more details here and don't forget to stop by the blog for more inspirations for the sketch.



thanks for stopping by everyone!

Today...

hello everyone - sharing a layout that I created a while back capturing the moment that I was in (and still am as I'm trying to figure out what to do about my job) and also having some fun using the new My Minds Eye collection - the sweetest thing.  With all the new CHA summer goodies rolling in... couldn't resist going crazy and grabbing everything I could get from this collection... don't you just love the combination of the sweet colors?  (and sadly hate to admit, but I've been doing more scrappy shopping than scrapping...ooops)



I creating this layout, I had challenged myself to only papers from the 6x6 pad; who said that you had to use 12x12 papers to create a 12x12 layout {wink} and once again putting my silhouette SD to some good use; and can't stop thinking about getting the cameo. someone please convince me that I don't need it...



Not only do I love the colors in MME new collections, but I've always had a soft spot for their embellishments... from the chipboards to the layered stickers and pretty much everything!



Thanks again for stopping by!!

New 2Peas Workshop: Step Up Your Scrapbooking

Hi Everyone,

Got some exciting news to share today. None other than the amazing Lynn Ghahary has a NEW workshop available now at Two Peas In A Bucket, called Step Up Your Scrapbooking. I have long adore Lynn's style and work and can't wait to see what she has in store for us in this fun workshop, along with some amazing guest designers that she has line up!

Have you ever finished a scrapbook page only to feel that you were missing that “something special”?Perhaps you are new to scrapbooking and looking for ways to take your layouts to the next level. Or you might be an experienced scrapbooker who is feeling the loss of your scrappy mojo, and looking for ways to increase the creative appeal of your pages. Well then this is the workshop for you!

You’ll find this class packed with surefire ways to take your layouts to the next level with a toolkit full of tried and true designer tips and tricks. The techniques outlined in each lesson are straightforward and easy to follow, but really pack a big punch in the design department. You’ll find your layouts have gone from “good” to “great” just by following a few of the design guidelines covered in this class. 

Each lesson will focus on one of five main design categories: backgrounds, photos, titles, journaling, and embellishments. With 10 lessons per chapter that’s 50 designer tips & tricks to refer back to when you’re faced with your next “what’s missing?” dilemma. A brand new, never before seen page example by Lynn (as well as some other special guest designers) accompanies each lesson to help get you started. Additionally, an informative PDF and instructional video is provided for each chapter. Each video not only reviews the lessons included in the chapter, but also features the start to finish process of one of the chapter layouts as well. 

Whether you’re an experienced scrapbooker or new to the hobby, this workshop has something for everyone. So grab your scissors, paper, and glue and let’s step up your scrapbooking!

The content of this workshop will be available immediately upon purchase. The lessons are available for you to work at your own pace and upon purchase can be accessed in the "Workshops" section under "Classes & Events." A private message board forum is also available to both ask questions and to connect with other participants. Enjoy!

Cost of class is $25. BUY NOW.

Have you signed up yet? And if I could share, I was thrilled beyond to be able to contribute to her workshop and am eagerly waiting to see the full details!  Also Lynn's giving away a free spot in her workshop on her blog today, so don't forget to stop by there and leave her a comment for a chance at winning a spot in the workshop!

Thanks again everyone for stopping by!

AC Blog Hop Winner & More Winners!

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping by and hoped you had fun hopping around!!!
And now on to the winner details.....

The lucky (randomly) selected winner is...
CONGRATS Brittany!



Please drop me an email with your contact details. But I couldn't just stop there, was really touched by everyone's comments [a big thank you guys] that I went digging through my AC stash and found all these goodies looking  for a new home and would love to share it with some of you guys!

And so could the following ladies please also drop me an email with your contact details and will have these mailed out to you shortly. [Randomly selected]













Thanks again everyone and hope you guys have a great weekend!

American Crafts Farewell Blog Hop & Giveaway! CLOSED

A big welcome everyone to the American Crafts Design Team Farewell Blog Hop!!!  You should be arriving from the American Crafts Blog and hope you guys have tons of fun hopping from one designer to the next as we share our inspirations using all the yummy American Craft goodies (and some giveaways along the way).

I've had supper fun time working with all the amazing collections this year and just love everything that has been released; definitely can't wait to get my hands on the fun new collections to come!  And here's sharing some of my projects that I've created along the year....

and that's not all.... I've also got the following yummy goodies to giveaway to one lucky reader. All you need to do is just leave a comment on this blog post and would love to hear which new collection you're dying to get your hands on.  Please leave your comment by Wednesday Sept 5th to win these goodies (mix of used and new items)

And your next stop on this inspiration ride is the amazing.....
Lilith Eeckels


Thanks everyone for stopping by and everyone at American Crafts for a super fun year!!!

Travel Mini Album Kit Available Now!

Hi Guys,

Sharing that that my Mini Album Travel Kit is now available at Made With Love {just saw this at the store the past week} and it's filled with super yummy goodies from Crate Paper - Storyteller Collection along with some extra and handmade goodies by me!  The mini album that you'll be working with is from Basically Bare and it's their super cute pocket envelop version - you're going to love this!

Here are some sneaks of mini album and the extra goodies included - you'll receive everything that you need to put the album together along with color instruction print outs. Super easy, super fun and perfect for documenting all those trips you've just been on!



So head on over to MWL to grab yours today - quantities are limited.  Thanks guys!

Pink Paislee - 4 Years & Counting

Just wanted to share that my project for Pink Paislee is up on their blog today HERE and as you can tell, went crazy using the silhouette machine {can't seem to get enough of it and especially with the awesome new designs that are introduced weekly, how could I right?}.

Using the gorgeous Prairie Hill Collection - loving the mix of colors in this collection - from the yellow, turquoise to the touches of red. Love Love Love! And also using up all those left over alphabets/numbers to create the cover page of the mini.



Need I say more...



And the story behind this mini was to create a little something to celebrate our 4th year anniversary this month. I can't believe that we've been married that long LOL - it really seems like yesterday!



Thanks for stopping by and do head on over to the Pink Paislee blog for more details!

Crate Paper - Pattern Paper Challenge

Just wanted to share that my project for Crate Paper - Pattern Paper Challenge is up on the Crate Paper Blog today. Created using a mix of pattern papers and embellishments from the Storyteller and Pretty Party collections; and putting my silhouette to good use again (seriously find it harder and harder to not use it and absolutely love this design that Loni Stevens has created). LOL

One of the thing that I love most about Crate Paper collections are their amazing assortment of embellishments and the fun designs; especially their chipboard embellishments (always finding myself buying more)...



And needless to say... that I've been bitten by the chevron bug... LOL this design is a definite must have and having a ball layering away... also finally using up some of those scrap pieces of papers that I can never let go.



Lastly, loving these words that I cut using the silhouette machine... and what easier way to adhere to the layout --> staples!



Thanks again everyone for stopping by and hope you join in on the challenge (more details HERE and open until Sunday Aug 26th, 8:00pm CST).

Are you the WINNER? (CK Magazine)

Hi Guys!

Hoped you guys had a great weekend! I finally got a chance to go back to Bangkok and boy did I shop up a storm there. I couldn't believe that it had been over 4 months since I last went (wow - I usually go back home every other month for the weekend).  In addition to shopping, got to admit that I totally stuffed myself with tons of yummy food... from the famous papaya salad, soft shell crab to grilled giant pawn.... ummmmm.

But before disappearing again to unpack everything.... the lucky winner of the current Creating Keepsake Sept/Oct Issue is.....



.... CONGRATS Crie



Please email me your mailing details so that the wonderful ladies at CK can get the issue out to you.
Thanks for stopping by everyone!

CK September / October Issue & Giveaway!!! CLOSED

Hi Everyone,

How's your week going so far? Although it's only tuesday, it already seems like friday for me, well maybe partially because I've got vacation coming up next week... where I'm just planning to do absolutely nothing and scrap (I hope and of course maybe a little of shopping too). Sounds like heaven right? At least for me it is... LOL

But before else... Creating Keepsake September / October issue is finally hitting the newsstand this week and it's one issue that you don't want to miss.. tons of inspirations for fall and also some fun takes on "graveyard" products!



For some fun free downloads, sample articles and techniques do check out the details on the CK website HERE. And once again the wonderful ladies at CK have given me a copy to giveaway to one lucky winner here. All you need to do is leave me a comment on this blog post sharing what your plans are for this fall? Anyone traveling anywhere? Scrapbook plans? or some home decor projects that you have in mind!  Please leave your comments by Monday August 20th.

Thanks guys for stopping by!

CK Magazine Winner!!!

hello there...

hope you guys had a great weekend... I know mine was way too short (really wishing that there were 5 days during the weekends and only 2 working days... a dream right?) LOL

and now onto the fun part {drum roll please}.... the lucky winner of the CK Mix Media Magazine is....





A huge congrats...DORA!!!
(please email me your address details, so the wonderful ladies at CK can get this in the mail for you).

Thanks again everyone for stopping by and promise to be back soon to share some inspirations.