Dot & Whimsy

 I have a few projects to share that I've recently created for

This is a wonderfully unique Etsy shop featuring beautiful shabby-chic and vintage inspired crafts.

This card includes all sorts of pretties from the shop: shabby chic scallop flowers, polka dot embossed shipping tags, glitter embellishments and dyed doilies.  After stamping on the tag (non-embossed side) I tucked it into a vintage library pocket, also found at Curtsey Boutique.

For this Spring/Easter project, I covered a 4x4 canvas frame with burlap by first cutting one of the burlap bags (found at Curtsey Boutique) and then stretching it across and gluing in place at the back.  I then embellished with felt roses, new felt pansies, felt doilies and burlap and glitter butterflies.

The little block can be hung or sit on a shelf!

Finally are these neat "Shower Notes" that I created using blue library cards embellished

with a felt doily (cut in half), a burlap butterfly and a sentiment that I stamped and then trimmed from a white library card.  I think these would be so cute tucked in a wicker basket for all of the guests to fill out. 

Visit the Curtsey Boutique Blog for even more ideas and amazing projects!

This is absolutely one of my most favorite times of the year:  the celebration of our Risen Savior!

I hope that you all have a very HAPPY EASTER! 

A very happy and GOOD FRIDAY to you!

I just returned home from 'work'

'Work' if you call creating beautiful page kits 'work'

Scrapbooker's Emporium is in the process of creating several one-of-a-kind page kits with some

 of the greatest new hot releases...if you love a collection kit with a little twist, then you will love these ;)  

I'll be sure to let you know when they're up and ready for preview and ordering!

Yesterday was so busy that I forgot to share my blog post for 

   We took the kids on a Spring Break cruise and I got a lot of great pictures that I wanted to scrap with Urban Traveler.  Of course, being a scrapbooker, I had this collection in mind while snapping photos! 

 I was so tickled to see a comment from a SS fan from the town of Progresso, Mexico, where these photos were taken...small, small world!  

 I made a collage of four photos into a single 4x6 print by using an app by www.photosheet.com

This is such a wonderful tool if you haven't given it a try (and it's free!)

 I lined up the photo with one of the artistic journaling cards and went from there in matting with a patterned paper.  The blue 'wavy' piece at the bottom was traced from a template by Kiwi Lane Designs.  

 Along with a few die-cuts clouds and buttons from my stash, I created a trio of flags by attaching the SN@P stickers to a wooden toothpick and wrapping around the excess.  I attached them to the page by adding small foam squares to the back of each flag.

 We had a vintage typewriter available at a retreat that I attended this past weekend...it came in sooo handy when I got ready to journal on one of the SN@P journal cards!  I just tucked one of the pockets behind my photo and then slid the card inside.

Products: SN@P- Stickers-Icons; Color Vibe-Yellow & Green Chevron/Mini Dot and Red Dot/Stripe Papers; Colorfusion Pockets; Urban Traveler- Navy Dots/Ledger Paper; 4x6 Journaling Cards Elements

 For the card I went with a simple design and color scheme.  I'm really loving the SN@P Small Dot and Striped papers together...can't you tell? :) I wrapped a light pink doily around the bottom of the pocket and glued in place.  To the top, I layered two different colored SN@P sticker tabs together.  A couple of embellishments added to the center and my card was complete!

Products: SN@P- Colorvibe- Pink Chevron/Mini Dot and Teal Dot/Stripe Papers; Life-Bingo Cards/Stripe Paper; Pockets- Just the Basics; Stickers-Typeset and Labels

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That's all for today...I have some catching up to do on Curtsey Boutique projects, so

I'll get those listed tomorrow.  Have a happy and blessed Easter!

 

Welcome to the day of

And don't forget: comment as you go, comment as you, hi-ho the derry-oh, comment as you go!

I know.  I just thought of that....... :)

I spent this past weekend at a lovely retreat and crafted a couple of cards for today;

both have utilized the March Kit-of-the-Month
 
And I'm sooo glad that my fellow Unity Design Team Members do such a swell job

'tails' across the card using Kiwi Lane templates.  

Let's head over to Shilo Mile's Blog now and see what she has in the works for us today!

Enjoy the hop!

I had the most wonderful time this past weekend at a scrapbooking retreat

in Tyler, Texas.  If you ever plan on being in the area, be sure to check out 

Memory Lane Inn...it's an amazing Victorian home and modified for the weekend scrapbooker!

On the first day there we visited the local scrapbook store and I picked up

some of October Afternoon's Farm Girl papers and accessories to go with the 

cutest 'jar' shaped chipboard mini album from Scrapbooker's Emporium!

(and don't miss the acrylic jar set, which will allow you to create several looks)

 For the cover, I used the templates to build the lid and 'fabric' cover from various

patterned papers.  I kept the design pretty simple since the cuteness of the chipboard girl

goes a long way!

The inner two pages...I love the idea of using the small journaling cards for 

photo mats or jotting down a memory.  

I used an old typewriter for the little sentiment flag and added a flair button to the middle.

And isn't that the happiest pig you've ever seen!?!

And the final two pages incorporating Farm Girl's chipboard, stickers, flair and Sticky Keys!

After adhering the finished pages to the chipboard, I outlined the edges in red/white baker's twine.

I can't wait to use this jar-shaped chipboard again...great for a small recipe book, 

gardening tips or a banner for the kitchen :)

Enjoy your week and thanks for dropping by!

More red, white and blue today with Doodlebug Designs'

I feel in love with the little red airplanes...they're so cute!  

This collection includes pinwheels that you can make in a snap.

Have you seen it yet?

The brand spankin' new red, white and blue collection from Bella Blvd?

All week long you'll find loads of cool stuff over at the blog!

I have yet another pinwheel to show ya, as well as a little wall art

that I plan on attaching to a grapevine wreath to hang on one of our doors.

If you'll scroll on down to the earlier post from today there's a quick 'n easy tutorial

for pinwheel-making...it's not rocket science by any means, but I know I was a little

stumped on the actual 'how-to' before I tried it :)

 I used a 12x12 sheet of All American patterned paper for this singular pinwheel. 

For the stick, I wrapped Designer Tape around a wooden dowel and then attached to the back with a high-tack glue. I kept the design pretty simple by layering the center with a die-cuts, stickers and gems!

 I took a scalloped chipboard shape and dressed it with All American papers.

 To the center, I cut and traced a chipboard star and then layered it with chipboard letters and cut-out pieces. Hanging pieces like this can also be added to a wall or hang from the knob of a cupboard!

The March Paper Bakery Kit was chocked full of Elle's Studio goodness.

This week the two are teaming up for a grand tour of inspiration!

Here's a little something that I shared on the blog today...I had the most fun with this kit

and all of the charming tags and papers by Elle's Studio.  And I've been holding on

to hope of getting my hands on the NEW designer straws by Queen & Co.

I'm gonna say it... OH MMM GEE!

Who doesn't loveee a pinwheel?  They're cute tucked into a gift sack, as a centerpiece, 

added to a door wreath (ooo I'm thinking one of those baby wreaths that hang on hospital doors!!)

and so-on-and-so-on!  Endless ideas!  And the best part is that they're so easy to put together.

Fill an empty jar or bottle with your best friend’s favorite candy, then add a handmade pinwheel 

and a couple of banners to dress it up!  For the pinwheel, you will need a 6×6 sheet of double-sided patterned paper (I used Elle’s Day-to-Day paper).  Score on the diagonal as shown below:

Next, cut along the score lines about 3/4 of the way up as shown below:

 Punch a 1/8″ hole into the lower right edge of each flap and through the center of the paper. 

 Insert a brad through all four holes and then through the center as shown below:

 Now it’s time to add the straw to the back and embellish!  Pierce a hole through the top 

of the straw and insert the brad through and close.

I also cut two of the other banners and just glued them to the front of the straws.

 Now wouldn't this just brighten someone's day!?!

That's all for my Paper Bakery Tutorial, but please stop by the blog to see all of the

unique projects shared there.  PLUS, there's a fabulous giveaway!

Glad to see you today!

I was recently invited to be a part of a brand new designing team for 

You'll know McGill for their awesome punches and tools!

Here is a Mother's Day card that I made utilizing several of the punches,

along with the new collection from Authentique Paper, Grace.

I used the Multi-Daisy Paper Blossom Punch to create the layered flowers that I made into 

the shape of a heart around the sentiment card.  I just love the Birch Leaf Punch!  

 Although you can't tell it in the photo, I rolled the leaves a little by using the Molding Mat & Tool Set.

I have a TON of wonderful punches to put to use, so you'll be seeing a lot of puched-up

artwork on the horizon soon :)

You can find McGill products at Hobby Lobby, Michaels and online retailers.  

See the full-line of punches and tools, as well as how-to-videos here:

And stop by the blog for more inspiration and introductions to the new Design Team!