ACA BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

Hello ladies,

There is a brand new challenge blog that started on 1 July - A Cutt Above The Rest!!!!!!!!!!!  They are dedicated to helping you dust off those electronic die-cutting machines that you paid lost of money for and putting them to use!

To help them spread the word of their new site, they have a give away, where one lucky winner can walk away with this great Websters Pages collection.

All you have to do is take their blinkie below and spread the word about us on your blogs and facebook pages.  Ask your friends and followers to leave a comment HERE and tell us who "invited" them.  The person with the most referrals will win the wonderful collection above.  Share on your blogs by placing the blinkie below and linking back to us, share on your Facebook pages by clicking the Facebook icon HERE.  Make sure you comment HERE once you have shared.  This contest will end July 30th!

 

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THIS IS A HAPPY LIFE WITH LET'S GET SKETCHY

Hello ladies, today I want to share with you the layout I made with the Let's Get Sketchy sketch for this week.  We have a lovely sketch designed by Laura Whitaker this week. 

 

Here is my take on the sketch.

Products used

Fancy Pants Be Different collection - Big Star 12x12 patterned paper

Fancy Pants Be Different collection - Oh Boy 12x12 pattern paper

American Crafts cream cardstock

Heidi Swapp chevron stencil

Tim Holtz idea-ology alpha parts frame

Tim Holtz idea-ology rub-ons

Tim Holtz distress paint

Gears, buttons and bling

 

Here are some close-up pictures of the detail.

I used a Heidi Swapp chevron stencil to include some detail on the two corners of the layout.  In the bottom right hand corner, I included a rub on, as well as some buttons and bling.  I also had some chipboard gears, which I painted with Tim Holts' distress paint. 

 

So head on over to Let's Get Sketchy and link you projects HERE in order to win a $10 gift certificate from A Cutt Above. 

 

A Cutt Above is an Etsy store that offers great Die-Cuts for your electronic die cutting machines.  Their files come in png, studio and svg.  These files can be used as die-cuts or stencils for your projects.  New files are added to the store weekly, so make sure you check back often!  In the meantime, make sure you take a moment to visit the ACA blog.  It's a new challenge blog dedicated to helping you put those electronic die-cutting machines to work!

 

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TIMELESS MOMENTS WITH PINK PAISLEE'S SWITCHBOARD COLLECTION

Hi there ladies, today I want to share a layout with you using the Swithboard collection from Pink Paislee. 

I had so much fun creating this layout!!!!!!!!!  And of all the layouts I made recently, this one is my favourite!  When I saw this paper range, I immediately fell in love with it, and I knew I wanted to create a fun layout!  So I printed some pictures with our little one playing with a phone.  But in the end, I decided against using those pictures and rather using some of my all time favourite pictures that were taken of my and Jonathan - the colours in the pictures were a perfect match for the collection. 

My inspiration for the layout came from a class taught by a dear friend of my, Jowilna Nolte, where she used a lot of small blocks.  So opted for the bigger blocks, and a patchwork feel to the layout. 

Products Used

Pink Paislee Switchboard Call Me patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Rotary Phone patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Dial Up patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Hey There patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Address Book patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Chipboard Sticker Set

White and black cardstock

Chipboard title

Tim Holtz distress paint

Thread and buttons

 

Here are some close-ups of the detail and embellishments.

  

I used a chipboard title which I painted using Tim Holtz' distress paint, and once I adhered all the blocks, I hand stitched each one individually (which took some time.....). 

 

Not only were there paper in this collection stunning, but there was also gorgeous chipboard stickers.  I included these on the layout, along with some buttons I had in my stash. 

 

So there you have it, my layout using the Pink Paislee Switchboard collection!  All of these products are available in the Frosted Designs store!  So head on over and fill up those baskets :-)

 

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FROSTED DESIGNS' LAUNCHES AN ENCHANTED JULY KIT

I love when a new month rolls around because it means that we get to share a new kit with you from Frosted Designs!!!!!!!!!!

 

Here is…. ENCHANTED! 

 

Before we jump into the amazing products you will find in this kit, let me tell you a little bit about how our kits work. We know that every crafter is unique and we don't expect one kit to fit everyone. That is why you have a choice with our kits without having to pay for costly add-ons! Our kits are divided into 3 parts: Main Kit, Clean Fun Option and Messy Fun Option. Everyone gets what is in the Main Kit. For this kit it includes…. 

• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Passage
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Memento
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Enchanted Garden Moonlight
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Enchanted Garden Pathway
• 1 x Package Petaloo Penny Lane Flowers Teal
• 1 x KaiserCraft Butterfly Stamp 
• 1 x Tim Holtz Crackle Paint - Walnut Stain 
• 1 x Package Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Remnant Rub-Ons 
• 2 yd Prima Wire Thread - Teal
• 4 x Prima Sunrise Sunset Mechanicals Metal Vintage Trinkets 
• 1 x Maya Road Vintage Findings - Keys 
• 3 x Prima Resin Icon Clocks 
• 2 x Maya Road Vintage Findings Scalloped Frames 
• 3 x Maya Road Vintage Findings Scissor 
• 2 x Melissa Frances Chalkboard Charms 

To complete your kit, you get to select one of two options that best match your creative style! You can choose between the Clean Fun Option and the Messy Fun Option! This month, these are your choices… 

Clean Fun Option

• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Imagination
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Beauty
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Timeless
• 1 x Package Petaloo Penny Lane Flowers - Gold
• 1 x Package Heidi Swapp Definition Stickers

 

The Clean Fun Option is for the creative people who like to make cards and layouts!  We add in extra paper and embellishments for this option. 

Messy Fun Option

• 1 x Tim Holtz Stripes Stencil 
• 1 x Lindy’s Stamp Gang Embossing Powder - Scotch Broom Yellow
• 1 x Prima Chalk Fluid Edger - Teal Damask 

 

The Messy Fun Option are for the creative people who like to get messy! It usually includes a stencil and some extra ink, paint or embossing powder! 

OUR GOAL: We want you to be able to experiment with different mediums and techniques to push yourself to your creative limits! By including some type of mixed media item in each kit, you get the chance to play and experiment with products you might not have normally purchased! And the best part? Our Design Team works hard all month to share tutorials and projects that teach and inspire! 

Here are some close-ups of the Enchanted Kit! 

Enchanted features BoBunny's Somewhere in Time & Enchanted Garden Lines of Paper. We added in some pretty incredible embellishments to make creating even more fun! You are going to love the Prima Wire! 

How fabulous are those Maya Road Vintage Trinkets? And did we mention that every kit comes with a Tim Holtz Distress paint?! 

If you would like more information on how our kits work, please click HERE! If you are ready to purchase a kit, CLICK HERE! 

Oh….
1 more thing…..
If you sign up for a subscription, you will get a Welcome Gift! 

If you sign up for a 6 month subscription, you will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!  If you sign up for a 3 month subscription, you will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!

So head on over to the store and start shopping!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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THE BEST OF ELLE'S CAMEROON COLLECTION

Hi there everyone, today I want to showcase a layout with you where I used the Cameroon collection from Elle's studios for this double layout, along with this sketch as inspiration.  

 

 

Products Used

Elle's Studio Cameroon 12x12 Collection kit

Elle's Studio Cameroon large and medium journaling tags

Elle's Studio Cameroon tabbed tags

Kaisercraft rub-on

Chit chat word stickers from Tim Holtz

Simple Stories Snap Life typeset alphabet

 

A lot of Elle's Studio's products can be used for Project Life layouts.  But today I wanted to showcase their Project Life products on a double layout.  I loved the paper with the bricks on, so I used that as the main pattern paper on the layout and I cut a strip from the journal paper to include on the left hand side of the layout.  There were 3 journal blocks on this sheet of paper - on the first journal block I included the date of the photos; on the second journal block I used a Kaisercraft rub-on which reads "LIFE is not MEASURED by the number of breaths we take but by the number of MOMENTS that take our breath away."

On the third journal block I included another quote which I got from one of the tags in the Cameroon collection which reads "37% Awesome + 12% Smiles + 25% Imagination + 20% Adventure + 6% Dirt = 100% Boy".  The stars at the bottom of the layout I cut from one of the tabbed tags. 

 

The flags and embellishments that I used on the bottom right hand corner of the layout I cut from off-cuts of paper; tabbed tags; frames; and strips from the bottom of the 12x12 papers.  

 

For the saying next to the main photo on the layout I used Chitchat Word Stickers by Tim Holtz and Simple Stories Snap Life Typeset Alphabet.  The saying reads as follows:  "if there is a tomorrow when we are not together there is something you much always remember - even if we are apart I will always be with you."

 

I really enjoyed creating this layout and working with this paper range and all the elements included in the collection!

 

All of the products I used is available in the Frosted Designs store.  Don't forget to head on over to the store and fill those shopping carts!!!! 

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BEACH VACATION WITH LET'S GET SKETCHY & CARTA BELLA

Good morning ladies and a happy Monday!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I want to share with you the new sketch reveal at Let's Get Sketchy!  This week's sketch is designed by Jenessa Franco. 

Here's is my take on the sketch for this week! 

Products Used

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk collection - Tropical borders 12x12 patterned paper

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk collection - Surf board 12x12 patterned paper

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk - Riding the waves 12x12 patterned paper

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk - Surfs up 12x12 patterned paper

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk element stickers

Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk alpha stickers

Brads from my stash

 

I had so much fun making this layout and using this sketch!  Half of the reason is this awesome picture that I just LOVE of our son taken at the beach during our December holiday!  This was our first day on the beach with him and he really had an awesome time!  I also just love the various combinations of blue in this picture - the sky, the tent behind him and of course his swimming costume!!!!

 

The order half of the reason I had so much fun making this layout is of course the paper!  I just loved using the Beach Boardwalk from Carta Bella!!!!!!!

 

Here are some close-ups of the detail.

 

I did not want to include a whole lot of embellishments as I wanted to keep the picture as the focal point of the layout!  I added some brads that I had in my stash, some hand stitching and some stickers from the Beach Boardwalk collection. 

 

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SCRAP AFRICA SCRAP YOUR STASH CHALLENGE

Good morning everyone, there is a new challenge at Scrap Africa and the challenge is all about Scrapping Your Stash!  Dig deep and pull out those collections that are 3 years or older; if you're newer to scrapbooking and don't have paper older than 3 years just use your oldest paper.  We'd also love to see you use some of those older products that are possibly not so "in" at the moment e.g. rub ons, eyelets, staples, etc.  Get creative, have fun, and use up some of your stash!

I have a layout that I created using a sketch from Let's Get Sketchy designed by Laura Whitaker.

Here is my take on the sketch!  I LOVED this picture of our little one, that was taken at his cousin's first birthday party, earlier this year. 


 

 

All of the paper in this layout are pieces of scrap paper that I had leftover from a Jenni Bowlin class I did.  The amazing thing is, that I did this class back in 2008............

 

Here are some close-up pictures.........

 

The circle in the top left hand corner of the layout, with the photo on, I decorated with a journal card from October Afternoon, a sticker from Teresa Collins with a quote that reads: "Today you are you, that's truer that true.  There is no one alive who is you-er than you - by Dr Seuss".  I also added a brad that I had in my stash and the black star is from my Tim Holtz plastic stickers.  I finished the circle off with some hand stitching around the edge.  

 

The circle in the bottom right hand corner, I only decorated with paper and embellishments.  The journal block with the "G" on is from the Jenni Bowlin collection, along with the "GROW", which is the top portion of a bingo card.  I also added another word that started with a "G", i.e. good times, which is also a Tim Holtz plastic sticker.  I added another brad from my stash, hand stitching around the edge of the circle and the scallop sticker from Teresa Collins. 

 

This was my very first time where I did a layout like this one, with detail in the two opposite corners, and I really enjoyed making it and LOVED the end product!

 

Thank you for the visit! 

 

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A HANDFUL OF FUN

I realised the other day that I have a lot of layouts, but have been lacking on the blog posts.  So I have decided to try and catch up and do some sharing. 

 

Today I want to share with you layout I made with a Let's Scrap sketch from August 2013. 

 

Products used

Various patterned papers from my stash

Washi tape

Chipboard cogs

Washi tape

Bling and buttons from my stash

Kaisercraft Boy rub on

Making memories letters

Chipboard alphabets

October Afternoon stickers

 

I loved these pictures of Jonathan, they were taken on a Saturday afternoon after we all went grocery shopping.  The special thing about these pictures is that was the day be bought him his first rugby ball!  A very proud moment in every dad's life if they have a son!  I captured these pictures in the kitchen while he was trying to play with the ball and at the same time crawl towards me. 

 

I printed the pictures almost immediately after taking them, as I was extremely keen to make a fun layout.  But I battled for days to get the right paper.  Finally I found these old papers at the bottom of my paper rack.  The layout came together quickly (once I had the paper), then it was time for embellishments - this took another few days.  Due to the fact that the papers were so busy and I did not want to distract from the photos, I really battled to find something that worked for me. 

 

I made some flags with washi tape, which I adhered with some staples and added some buttons and bling.  I also painted chipboard cogs black and added some Kaisercraft rubons. 

The title I did with bits and pieces of left-over letters I had in my stash.  Lastly I added some stickers from an old October Afternoon range, some buttons and bling. 

 

This layout was really a handful of FUN!!!!!!  Thank you for taking the time to visit!

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GOOD TIMES WITH LET'S GET SKETCHY

Hello there, today I want to share with you my take on a sketch from Let's Get Sketchy designed by Laura Whitaker.  This was the first sketch I did for my term on their Design Team, I have just not had the time to upload the blog post........... 

 

Here is my take on the sketch!  I LOVED this picture of our little one, that was taken at his cousin's first birthday party, earlier this year.  And when I saw this sketch, I decided to only use the one picture and embellishments on this layout.  

 

 

All of the paper in this layout are pieces of scrap paper that I had leftover from a Jenni Bowlin class I did.  The amazing thing is, that I did this class back in 2008............

 

Here are some close-up pictures.........

The circle in the top left hand corner of the layout, with the photo on, I decorated with a journal card from October Afternoon, a sticker from Teresa Collins with a quote that reads: "Today you are you, that's truer that true.  There is no one alive who is you-er than you - by Dr Seuss".  I also added a brad that I had in my stash and the black star is from my Tim Holtz plastic stickers.  I finished the circle off with some hand stitching around the edge.  

 

The circle in the bottom right hand corner, I only decorated with paper and embellishments.  The journal block with the "G" on is from the Jenni Bowlin collection, along with the "GROW", which is the top portion of a bingo card.  I also added another word that started with a "G", i.e. good times, which is also a Tim Holtz plastic sticker.  I added another brad from my stash, hand stitching around the edge of the circle and the scallop sticker from Teresa Collins. 

 

This was my very first time where I did a layout like this one, with detail in the two opposite corners, and I really enjoyed making it and LOVED the end product!

 

Thank you for the visit! 

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