So Much to Love

I created this layout a while back, before I had Alexia,

thought I'd keep it for a slow week on the blog.

I had a bit of time between assignments so I pulled out

a Studio Calico kit and played.

Since I don't have a Cameo, I decided to pull out

my Slice to create a "Cameo" effect on my lo.

Since I was short on time I decided to create a

81/2x11 layout, for some reason this smaller format

comes together much more quickly for me.

The long weekend is right around the corner.

Looking forward to spending time with the family

and possibly going on a date with Dan.

Wordless Wednesday

Something new that I will be starting on my blog...

because my mom wanted to see more pics of the girls...

this is for you mom. xo

Wonderful Birthday

So you have probably noticed by now that I love

to use the Jillibean Soup kraft tags on my projects,

well this card is no exception. I created it for CHA and

incorporated 2 tags, one small and one medium, I

trimmed them in half and stitch them on my card.

I also wanted to make some accordeon flowers,

as cute as they are I always have a hard time making

them, I get glue all over the place and they always

pop up, not sure what I'm doing wrong, LOL!!!!

I do like the end result, that's what matters, right?!



My last Pebbles assignment...

It is with some sadness that I write this post today,

as it features my last assignments for Pebbles.

Being part of the Pebbles DT has been such a great

experience for me, I have loved working with

awesome products, meeting new creative people,

creating projects that I will cheerish forever.

Thank you to the Pebbles family for making

this experience such a great one!!!

This week I was tasked with completing a project

using an awesome sketch by Becky Fleck.

My creative time is limited, it seems that Miss Alexia

(who is now 5 weeks old) doesn't appreciate it

when I disapear to my scrap room. Since

I am such a slooooow scrapper, I decided to

create some cards for this week's projects. Cards

really do come together quickly for me, in less than

an hour I can create a couple of cards. Perfect

since I'm so limited on time.

So I decided to adapt the sketch to create a card!

The first card I created was the "Life is Good" card, I pretty much

followed the design of the sketch, with only some minor

tweaks to adjust it for a card. 

The second card, "You Are My Sushine" was inspired by

the sunburst design of the first card. This shows that even

a layout sketch can be used to create a card.



Just Sayin'

Today I am sharing another card I created for Jillibean Soup.

This time it features the fabulous Macho Nacho collection.

I used a circle punch by EK Success to create

the negative part, then layered it on my card base

using foam dots. I also used multiple sentiments on this

card, the Soup Label really ties them all together. 

Stitching around the edges are a must!!! :)

Keep in Touch

Today's card was created for Jillibean Soup as

part of my CHA assignments. I love using

those kraft pocket and wood flag. Did you know

that you can easily change the color of the wood

flag by using mist?! Yep, it totally works.

I will preview this in a future project.

For this card, I layered the greeting sentiments

and die cut, I also added stickers for an extra little

sentimental touch. Of course stitching all around is

a must along with some Studio Calico white mist.

Congratulations for Jillibean Soup

Happy monday bloggers and scrappers!

Today I'm sharing a card I created for Jillibean Soup

and for CHA. I used the Coconut Lime Soup

collection. The hearts were punched out with

a SU punch, then layered and stitch on the card.

I also added a bit of stitching on the kraft

card base, this just makes a plain background a

bit more interesting.

In more Jillibean Soup news, Jill is having a DT call!!!

If you love love love Jillibean Soup products,

you must apply for this DT. Jill is the best to work

with, the team is wonderful and of course, the products

are out of this world!!! I've been blessed to be part

of this team for some 2 years now, and have LOVED

every minute of it!!! So apply, don't be afraid, you just

never know what could happen!!!!

Discover NY

Last month Jill from Jillibean Soup

challenged the DT to use the corrugated album

for our DT assignment. I love these albums,

I decided to use a page of the sunburst album

as a mask on which I added mist and

created this fun pattern on my cardstock.

I also used the Macho Nacho collection for this lo.

Of course it's a more boyish line, so it was

perfect for this layout of Dan.

In case you are looking to get some new Jillibean Soup

make sure to check 2Peas, they've just received

the latest collection, they are divine!!!!

New Jillibean Soup

Hello friends!!! Today I am sharing cards that I

created for Jillibean Soup for CHA which features

the new Winter Tortellini Soup. I couldn't believe my

my luck that this collection was assigned

to me for creating my CHA projects!

It is such an awesome collection, I love love

the papers and color combo, so trendy!!!

Loved using the velum envelopes to create the

pennant (above) and gift (below).

I find a kraft background is always a nice contrast

with red and white papers, I love the

way the colors compliment each other.

Hope these inspire you to start thinking

about your Christmas cards, it's never too

early to start making them!!!