I have had these layouts that I made for Hambly sitting on my table for ages.. and today, I finally photographed them! Don't ask me why it took so long, I guess maybe I forgot my method.. scrapbook, take pics and post on blog.. hmmm? I dunno.
So yeah.. about this scrapbook thing, I think I might like to play with paper again. More often then twice in 6 months that is. heeeeee! YAY!
I was so so so happy to get a chance to play with this kit! Like seriously. Like like like.. look at the colours! MY FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO!
Even Miss Laine said.. "Oh cool.. these are the house colours!"
I took the time the other night (the crazy snow night).. and yesterday morning (the crazy snow morning lol) to dive in. I really really enjoyed this kit.. I think I am now officially addicted to kit scrapping. It just makes things easy.. ya know!? Anyhoo.. here are the layouts that I made...
..and I could have kept going! In fact, I just might! I really enjoyed the cardstock options as well. Usually, my 'go to' is white or cream.. I loved that these got me to step out of my box a little. Honestly.. I looooved the dark charcoal colour the most, allowed me to play with my sewing machine to make more of an impact than it usually would have.
Yep, I can see myself pulling this kit out again really really soon. ;)
Have you guys seen this yet? Jessica has done it again, she released a brand new eye candy overlay set! ..and it is a gooder! Just in time for Valentine's Day..
Loving the inspiring work of these amazing photographers on Jessica's team.. I just loooove how these shapes can be incorporated into photography! Also, here is a link to loads of info on just how these awesome photoshop overlays work.. check it out. Just incase you haven't come across these gems yet. The custom shapes are so amazing!
I put a scrappy spin on them and made a layout using a few of the shapes, and I just loooove how it turned out! I think it just may have inspired a whole new approach to scrapping for me.
Start to finish, this layout took under 3o minutes.. and I liked that feeling! A lot! I have been trying to find the time to sit down to scrap ever since, cause I just have this urge to play play play now!
Now for the fun part of this post!
Jessica is having a HUGE sale this week! ALL eye candy overlay sets (actually.. everything in her digital store!) are 35% off! Cool right!? Time to stock up! ;) Be sure to take some time to explore her newly designed shop, so very pretty!! Jessica is a genius when it comes to design! Loving the new look so much!
To take advantage of this awesome sale, just enter coupon code: NEWYEARSAVE35 ..sale ends January 18th :)
This is what my desk looked like last night before I crawled into bed..
A mess.
It was after the whirlwind of creating eight projects yesterday.. six of them being layouts (whew!).. stacks of stuff.. boxes on boxes and dvd's of The Hills piled on top of more dvd's of The Hills (ha ha)..
This picture hardly does it justice actually. I am sitting at that chair right now typing, looking around.. dreading having to clean it all up. Because it spread onto the floor as well, which is the part you can't see.. the desk will only hold so much mess after all.
It is a happy mess though, it means I got to scrap and play.. and make stuff. That is a good thing right?
Ohhhh.. and speaking of my messy desk, it was so so so cool to see a much cleaner version of it on Apartment Therapy the other day!! Ahhh yes, if only it looked like that right now. ;)
I think I would tie a feather to anything if I could. I don't think I will ever get tired of the feather trend. Is it a trend? I say timeless, really.
I made this mini book/journal for 'Focus On 10x5 Pockets' on the KI Memories blog waaaaay back before Christmas. I know I know.. a little late right? But I really love how it turned out.. and I just wanted to share it here too. :)
I decided to make the three pack of blue 10x5 pockets into a mini album/journal... with the pockets being the front and back cover and then a center divider.
The pockets come with a fabulous peel and stick backing (makes things so easy for projects).. so I took advantage of that and used the adhesive back to add patterned paper to for the cover etc...
Then, I punched some holes with the three hole punch and used binder rings to secure the pockets and blank white pages together.
I figured this would make a nice little journal for monthly budgets, planning etc.. the pockets would be great for receipts and coupons. To finish it off, I added some punched shapes and of course.. tied a feather on for fun!!
*sigh* ...feathers! Looooove!
For a fun little holiday interview at 2 Peas?
There is a '20 Days of Holiday Sharing' event one.. with a fun interview each day and projects.. ohh the projects! So inspiring!
Welcome to our Holiday event! You'll find new projects from the Garden Girls, as well as our featured guests, each day for 20 days! They'll share the home decor they've created and displayed in their homes, as well as the handmade gifts they've wrapped and put under their tree. Spend the season with our designers as they blog about their favorite holiday recipes, photos and tips. This is our way of giving to you, but you have an opportunity to share as well! Share your creative work in the member gallery by participating in the challenges; you'll be entered to win a sponsored prize pack and earn a badge when you do! The Education discussion board is your place to chat. Settle in and be inspired...we'd love for you to spend this season of sharing with us!
Photo is of our wreath last year.. have yet to hang the poor thing this year! Maybe today. :) Inside of the house it all decked out.. the outside needs a little help though, gosh darn that rink for being so difficult (and time consuming)! Anyhoo.. just thought I would share the link with you all, pop on over if you like. :)
Looking back, I am realizing just how many layouts I haven't blogged, or linked (or anything, really).. so I am going to share a bunch over the next few days. Feeling the need to bring it all 'home' lol.. a layout isn't done until it is blogged right!? I know.. roll eyes about here, I am ok with that. ;)
Here are some layouts I have done for 2 Peas recently.. well, some are a few months old (I know I know)... yeaaah..
Called upon the powers of 'less is more' for this one.. still doesn't feel finished, not cluttered up enough or something.. but I was experimenting, and it was fun. hee LOVE the Dear Lizzy 'Just Write' tags.. cut up randomly of course.
The glitter ohhhhh the glitter! Martha Stewart.. how I love your glitter! I used the shaped iridescent stuff on this one (so fun)!
Yummy yummy fall colours (see.. told you I was behind on sharing! lol).. love the Jenni Bowlin chipboard buttons.
Some tattoo love.. this was the day we got them, just after the post tattoo soak, and my makeup melted away.. and I am exhausted ..but I still love it. :)
Stepped out of my box and used a bit of a bolder background on this one.. have to remind myself to do that more often I think! I will never get tired of the KI Memories lace cardstock.. never ever. Must hoard it all.
My nerds (said lovingly of course) ..playing with an iPhone, iPod and an iPad. Yep.. love 'em!
There is a link under each layout that will take to the layout on 2 Peas where there is more product info and stuff.. if you are interested. Goodness.. baby steps right!? Oh blog.. I missed you. :)
Hello friends! I took some pictures of my craft space this morning.. I had kind of mentioned it before, but I spent a bit of time purging my space.. big time! I also moved my desks around a bit, and added a few things.
It seems so so so much more cozy to me, like an actual room of the house now. If that makes sense. So yeah, I took a bunch of pics.. but I am running so short on time today, that I only have time to quickly share one...
Here it is! Mostly the same, but here is a quick break down of what I changed. I simplified my supplies (got rid of a lot).. re-organized how I stored them (more on that later)..
The biggest change is the desks. They used to be separate.. one was in the middle of the room (so I scrapped and crafted facing out), and the computer one was under the window (so I faced the wall). Well, I decided to put the two together and make one massive work station in the middle of the room. So, for the most part.. whatever I am doing allows me to face out of the room.. unless I need to switch sides to do some quick sewing on a layout.. or just need more room to spread out.
Also loving that this set up allows me to go back and forth between computer and creating. I am hoping that I will use more digi elements this way, and experiment with hybrid more and more. Wishful thinking maybe.. but so far the work flow is so so so much better, no more switching desks every 10 minutes!
I also moved the blue pom poms to the center of the room.. they span the entire area of the two desks.. so bright and cheery, love them. Also added a few white eyelet lanterns from Martha Stewart (can't see them in this pic, I accidentally cut them off).. notice the fur love? lol Yes, a bit of an obsession there (this brings the total of little fur rugs around the house to a whopping SEVEN ack!) ..the two brown ones serve a triple purpose though! They are nice and cozy to look at, and add that rustic modern look I am going for around the house (another new obsession.. whole other post! hee), they also hide the computer wires that have to run outward to the walls and printer/silhouette machine.. and they provide a nice soft spot for both the pups to curl up on. When they aren't laying on my feet that is.
I still have more pics to share, but I have to run out and finish getting party supplies for Miss Laine's sleepover tomorrow night. Washing all our extra blankets.. cake is cooling, lists are being made.. it is one of those go go go days... finish it off with some skating tonight and hopefully a get together with friends.. eeeeeeek! Get off of the computer, right!?
Anyhoo.. just wanted to share. Little changes, but such a huge difference for me. The whole process ..purging, organizing, making pretty (of course) was so very therapeutic (lame sounding but true) and rewarding. OK ok ok.. gotta run, later friends!! :)
I scrapbooked! In my nice and clean, freshly purged ..furniture moved around ..nice and bright (new light bulbs.. wow do they make a difference!) craft room! I am so happy to be wanting to spend time in here again. So.. yay me! ha ha
BUT..
I also ate a Halloween candy, which I told myself just this morning that I was all finished with.. absolutely no more. Oh yes, I have killer will power. Anyone with me? So.. booo me. ha
Oh.. and I also ran out of my usual fat free hazelnut coffee creamer, which forced me to open the regular version that I keep for guests.. and wowee what a difference. I am not sure I will be able to go back. It is that much better.
I am bracing myself for this crazy week ahead.. so many projects due (thank goodness I am getting over the plague like attitude ha!) ..plus, it is my girl's 9th birthday on Wednesday! Which means family special day that day.. and then... crazy nine year old sleepover on Saturday. Help me. Please.
Laine chose 'nature party' as a theme.. I tried to get out of the theme thing, she looked at me and said "but mom.. I have always had a theme!" ..good grief, yes she has. I will never ever be able to have a non theme party for these children ever. Who am I kidding.. I love doing it, the hardest part is trying not to go overboard!
Here is a little bit of inspiration (not sure of the source.. have had it on my computer forever, but have nooo clue where I originally found it)..
Cute right!? Have to add some birds/flowers/butterflies to girly it up a bit though!
Looking forward to it a little bit I suppose. I am thinking I will decorate for her actual birthday and then leave it up until the weekend?? Wow.. that is 2 days away though, that just might not happen! ha ha!
Yikes.
Honestly.. that picture could inspire what I would like my entire house to look like. Bring on the nature!! Can't wait to share my new craft room.. well, it is mostly the same as before.. just more fun.. feels new to me. ;)
Oh.. and another project to share before I go. This was for my November blog post on the Hambly blog (oh my gosh, so many good things happening over there!)..
So much misting on this one.. I really really love the new Studio Calico cream mist.. must must must get my hands on the white one too!!
The shaped iridescent glitter by MS is pretty fantastic too. I will have to come back and add more links to this post.. short on time, have to head out to Harley's skating lessons.. how does the day fly by so fast when you are having fun!? I could stay in here and scrap for hours!
Oh well.. maybe I will save it for tonight. A late night with One Tree Hill (Keri hee heee!) ..I am on to the current season! woohooooo! Yep, that sounds like a plan. I know I have enough coffee in me already to support this little adventure! hee!
Wow.. that turned into a completely random post. Ah well.. roll with it right!? At least I am blogging!
OK.. later my friends!! :)
I know I know.. I am finding that taking such a long break might not have been the best idea. ha I have a 'few' projects to share, I sure hope you don't mind!
I did a craft room overhaul this past week (yes it has taken me a week).. and I am finding that as I near finishing, I am feeling the urge to craft and blog and do all those things I love so much (but have been avoiding like the plague for the past few weeks.. or month ha ha ha).. I guess I am/was (??) beginning to feel overwhelmed ..and I went into 'shut down' mode! A good purge in the craft room and I am already feeling a bit better! Amazing how that works.
Anyhoo..
This entire layout is based around that yummy Hambly butterfly transparency.. which really has nothing to do with the layout.. but I could probably find a way to work butterflies into any layout.. I love them that much.
I think I need to expand my punch collection a little though.. I do have a bit of a harder time working butterflies and hearts into Harley's layouts! ha ha
Even Mr. Oliver the bunny isn't safe from the hearts..
Oh.. and butterflies too. Poor Oliver.. hope his manly pride isn't hurt that much. That is such a bad picture of the little guy.. must set up a proper shoot for him one of these days... feeling the urge to share his cuteness here. hee!
Oh oh oh.. and here is a link to October's tutorial that I did for the Hambly blog, again.. butterflies! ha ha Yep, really need more punches. hee! If I went shopping for more, I would probably just bring home another variety of the butterfly though. :P
OK.. later friends! Off to make party invites for Miss Laine's sleepover birthday party next weekend!
