Full of Spunk!

Hello there!

I was browsing through some projects that I did (before my blogging days) and found a few that I wanted to share.

One of these is a layout that I designed for display at ScrapMuch? ... and I chose to create a fun layout featuring my niece putting on an outdoor dance recital for us :)

Lots of photos and a lot of smiles :)

Thanks for popping in today.

A new butterfly punch ...

Hi there! 

 

Today I'm sharing a thank you card that I created recently (you probably see so many thank you cards on my blog that you wonder how many people I have to thank!  lol ... well, I usually give my cards away as gifts for others to use :))

 

 

I recently bought this new butterfly punch (I guess that you can never have enough ...or so I keep telling myself).

 

 

Thanks for checking my blog out!  I hope you've been inspired :)

A Notebook From The Past ...

Hi!

 

Today I'm sharing a cute little notebook that I decorated about a year ago (way before I was blogging!!).

 

 

I found this in a random drawer ... maybe it is a sign that I need to start taking notes or making lists!!!

 

 

Have a great day!

Happy Day!

Hello!

I'm a little late today ... but still wanted to share a creation with you!

This is a card that I created recently ... with stickers!

I like the pink, black and white combo ... really pretty and elegant!

Thanks for popping in today!

A jar of stars :)

Hi there!

 

Today I am sharing a card created for the Moxie Fab World Jars of Joy Challenge!

 

 

 

I used some wooden stars to accent the jar and kept the rest of the card nice and simple!

I added some twine around the jar for some extra texture.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Serenity ...

Hello friends!

 

Today I am sharing a "multi-purpose" card that I created recently ...

 

 

This card will be perfect when I can't seem to find a pre-made card with the right sentiment ...

 

I love the calm and serene colours!

 

 

Thanks for stopping in!

LGS Reveal - Imagine

Hello all --- this is post #2 today ... please scroll down for my Made Especially for You posting!

It's Monday ... and you know what that means ... It's Lets Get Sketchy Reveal time!!!!

This week you are being challenged to create a layout based on the following lovely sketch:

And this is my take on the sketch!

I had a lot of fun with this sketch and chose to use a "smattering" of buttons and brads for some embellishment.

I've used Washi tape here for some added accent ... I love the subtle effect it has!

I've used Washi tape down in the bottom corner here too ... a great way to add some colour!

Don't forget to head on over to Lets Get Sketchy to see what amazing layouts the other Lets Get Sketchy team members have created!

Thanks for checking in!

MEFY Reveal - Thanks So Very Much!

Hello my friends!

Happy Monday

Welcome to this week's Made Especially For You designer reveal!

The challenge this week is sponsored by  Paper Piecings by Nikki ... and we have been challenged to create a gatefold card.

 

And this is the card that I created ...

 

 

I kept things relatively simple for this card and just used lots of layered paper for impact.  I added a small button and bow for some dimension!

 

 

I love how fun gatefold cards can be!

 

 

Don't forget to head over to the Made Especially For You blog to see the rest of the design team creations and to play along yourself!

Dream Big!

Hello friends!

 

Today I'm sharing a card that I made for fun with one of the new MME lines ... I love the soft colours and the chipboard embellishments!

 

 

No surprise ... but my 3 pearl signature made it onto this card!!!

 

 

Thanks for stopping in!

Butterfly Confetti

Hello friends!

 

Today I'm sharing a card that I created while experimenting with "see-through" pockets.  As you can see, I used some butterfly confetti and sewed a few pockets on this card ... I will admit that it took me a few tries before I got it to look the way I wanted ... but I like the fact that this is something different than my usual style!

 

 

Thanks for stopping in today!

 

 

ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday Reveal - Time to Cuddle!

It's Friday .... so that means that it is time for another ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday reveal!!!!

Check out ScrapMuch? for the challenge details ... basically you have the rest of September to play along and if you enter 2 challenges this month --- you'll be entered in a random drawing for an awesome scrappy prize!!

This week's sketch is another very inspiring sketch created by Laura Whitaker.

And this is my take on the sketch!

I printed some fun "mini photos" to use for this ... the perfect way to fit a lot of photos on one page!!!

 

Another fun title using mini alphas and larger Thickers for impact!

 

 

And finally, I didn't overly embellish this layout, as I wanted the patterned paper and the layout to speak for itself ... but a few chipboard buttons in the corner added a nice simple and finished effect!

 

 

Thanks for checking in today!

Bits and pieces!

Hello there!

 

Today I am sharing a card created with lots of little bits and pieces :)

 

I had fun layering the different cut-outs and tags ... this is a great way to use up all of the scraps from a die cut sheet!

 

 

To keep things simple, I accented with a twine bow and some twine through a button!

 

 

Thanks for dropping in!

Reminder: Have Hope - Scrappink!

Hello there!

Just a friendly reminder that later this month, I will be participating in a crop to raise funds and awareness for a cure for Breast Cancer.  On September 29th ScrapMuch? is hosting their annual ScrapPink Crop for the Cure!

 I wanted to extend an invitation to you, my fellow bloggers, to join us to work and play together to raise funds to help find a cure for a disease that will touch someone each of us knows!

Here are the details on this year's event:

Annual ScrapPink Fundraiser Crop 

September 29th from 8am-6pm

at THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH

Brantford, ON

$45 +HST

*includes loot, prizes, breakfast, lunch, snacks and cold beverages. 

Raffle tickets  will be available for sale, to win many great prizes and ScrapMuch? will have lots of scrappy stuff for sale at their on site store!

You can find more details here.

Last year we helped ScrapMuch? raise $1,500 towards a cure for Breast Cancer, I am hoping we can help do it all over again this year.

Spaces must be reserved on line by visiting the ScrapMuch? online
store here or via email here.

Thanks for visiting, I hope you will join us!

A sweet tag ...

Hi!

 

Today I'm sharing a card created for the Moxie Fab World asymmetry challenge.

 

 

I created a cluster with brads, pearls and a straight pin to add some elegance to this card.  I also made use of the washi tape (the pink horizontal stripe on the card) ... I'm really loving Washi tape!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

LGS Reveal - Loving, Kind & Fearless

Hello all --- this is post #2 today ... please scroll down for my Made Especially for You posting!

It's Monday ... and you know what that means ... It's Lets Get Sketchy Reveal time!!!!

This week you are being challenged to create a layout based on the following lovely sketch:

And this is my take on the sketch!

I really enjoyed using the enamel dots that came with this collection ... they are perfect as butterfly bodies and as flower centres!

I chose to use a title that came pre-printed on one of the patterned pieces of paper ... I love how it turned out!

Don't forget to head on over to Lets Get Sketchy to see what amazing layouts the other Lets Get Sketchy team members have created!

Thanks for checking in!

MEFY Reveal - Wishes Coming True

Hello my friends!

Happy Monday

Welcome to this week's Made Especially For You designer reveal!

The challenge this week is sponsored by The Stamping Boutique ... and we have been challenged to create a card featuring 3 balloons.

 

And this is my card!

 

 

I used a mixture of pearls, ribbon, twine and a button to accompany the stamped sentiment ...

 

I used my sewing machine for the strings for the balloons ... at first I just used a straight stitch, but it ended up being too subtle ... so I had to use a narrow zig zag stitch as well.

 

Don't forget to head over to the Made Especially For You blog to see the rest of the design team creations and to play along yourself!

An elegant anniversary card ...

If you are looking for my fall blog hop post, please click here.

 

Hello friends!

Last month a friend of mine came over for an evening to create an anniversary card for her husband.  The card she created was so gorgeous that I had to share it with you!

Isn't this cluster lovely?  I love the soft subtle mixture of the white and clear embellishments.

We perfectly planned the card so that the inside made use of the lovely pattern printed on one of the patterned paper pieces.

And of course we had to create a custom envelope ...

Using brads to help close the envelope ensures that the card closes easily and that it looks elegant!

Fabulous card Natalia!

Thanks for stopping in!

ScrapFit Workout Reveal - Colour Challenge!

If you are looking for my fall blog hop post, please click here.

Hello!

 

Today I'm sharing my designer reveal for the next ScrapFit challenge!

 

You are being challenged to create a project based on the following lovely colour palate:

 

 

And this is my take on the colour challenge!

 

 

I love creating button trees ... and I've added jewels this time to up the glam factor :)

A little subtle sheer ribbon adds some pizazz too!

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to head on over to ScrapFit to check out the rest of the Design team creations!

ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday Reveal - Dance like no one is watching ...

If you are looking for my fall blog hop post, please scroll down or click here.
 

Happy Friday!

Yeah! Time for another ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday reveal!!!!

Check out ScrapMuch? for the challenge details ... basically you have the rest of September to play along and if you enter 2 challenges this month --- you'll be entered in a random drawing for an awesome scrappy prize!!

This week's sketch is another really inspiring sketch by the talented Laura Whitaker.

And this is my take on the sketch!

I love the greys and pinks of this collection ... totally perfect for my photo!

This tag came with the collection ... and the added button completes the cluster.

Here I've clustered some tags and stickers ... finishing off with a small epoxy piece to add a little shine and a different texture.

Thanks for checking in today!