Thank You

Good morning friends! Today I'm sharing a fun and easy

card that I created for Jillibean Soup.

I love finding new and fun ways to use a product,

that's exactly what I've done here.

(at least I think it's fun and new!)

I used the banner bites to create this card, but instead of using the

full banner I trimmed the edge. Afterwards I added some stitching

and small embelishments to almost each of the banners.

I hope I've inspired you to try to see your products in a new way.

Be Awesome

I'm posting first thing in the morning, whoa!!!

Things are usually so hectic in the day that I never

get to the computer until late a night but today

I decided that everything could wait...I'm blogging!!!

Popping in to share this layout I created.

As you can see I've used yet again the woodgrain

chevron paper from the Amy Tan collection, love

this paper! I'm totally hoarding every little bit!

This layout just makes me happy, maybe because that it

came together super quickly or because of the

awesome pics of Brianna.



I decided to share a bit on my design process;

I decided to use one part of the chevron paper and add

stitching. Then the layers were created, this process

usually is never done until the end, as I'm always

adding as I go. I wanted to add more of the woodgrain,

to tie it all together, so I added a bit at the bottom.

I've also cut lots of these quotes titles, they are

very handy, this one was perfect for the theme of this

layout. Then came the embelishments, I just piled

them on until I felt it was finished.

Hope you enjoyed learning about my process

for making a layout.

Hello Friend

A quick post tonight to share this card that I

created for Jillibean Soup.

I love using triangles on my projects and wanted to

create a card which featured various triangles.

I think what balances it all are the velum

triangles, it just brings it all together.



Just Being Me

I rarelly create a layout about me, between

all 3 girls I have plenty of inspiration that I feel

it's not necessary to scrap about little ol'me.

However I have realized that my girls would probably

like to know things about me, so I'm making an effort

to scrap about me. Can't promise it will happen often

but I will try....

I created this layout for Jillibean Soup.

Love how the Soup Staple chevron paper can be

cut up and used to create chevron arrows.

Love those!

I also have a thing for those large titles that I've

been cutting with my silhouette, kinda helps

out with figure out a title. Ha!



Love This

You know that moment, when you see your kids getting

along, being nice to each other, you can actually

feel your heart swell up with love and pride, well that's how

I felt when I saw the girls together. They love to fight with

each other but they also love each other so much, I'm

so happy they have each other, and their little sister!

Along with the picture, the inspiration for this layout

was the arrow type woodgrain paper, love love love

that print!! Paired with the patterned backgrounds, love

how the prints and colors compliment each other.



Love Them

Hello peeps! Today or I should say tonight, I'm sharing a

layout that I created for Jillibean Soup using one of my

favorite collection, Macho Nacho Soup. I just

can't get enough of this collection, but seeing the new

releases I think that I've some new favorites. In case you

haven't seen the collections make sure to stop by the

Jillibean Soup blog, there's always a chance to win the

new releases and get them in your hands before everyone else.

I used a background cut file from the Silhouette store

and added bits of papers, stickers and diecuts to

make it stand out. I just love this collection, so perfect

for any type of pictures. Thanks for the visit and

as always the kind words, they really cheer me up. 

First Photo Op - Laina Lamb Designs

A little while back my friend Laina asked me to play with some

stamps and dies she designed and are available

at My Favorite Things. 

I just love everything Laina does (she designs for Jillibean Soup)

of course I was thrilled to play with her awesome

products. I used the Calendar Basics and Days & Dates

stamps set, they are fabulous and so versatile. They would

also be perfect for Project Life!!!

I also played with Laina's fabulous dies, love love love

the negative style of these dies, these are a great addition to

any layout but also any Project Life spread.

I layered the die using washi tape, love how the

red and white just make it all stand out.

Love how easy to use the dies were, I trimmed down

the number series to reflect Alexia's age.

So hope on over to My Favorite Things to check out

Laina's full collection! It's fabulous!!!

Have you seen...

the new Jillibean Soup collections that will be released

at CHA!? Jill has started to preview them on the

blog, they are fabulous!!!

To have a chance to get these hot little products

in your hands, make sure to stop by the

JILLIBEAN SOUP BLOG

and leave a comment!!!

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