Dot & Whimsy

This extends past Sunday, but I'm having a KIT SALE over at

The Red Robin at Etsy!

There are several selections of crafting kits available and at really good prices.
Also, don't forget about the popular RUFFLED CREPE TRIM...I have tons of colors
on hand...lots more than what are shown.  Just email me if you're looking for a particular color.
I can also make them up to 2 yards in length.
 I will gladly combine shipping from both Dot & Whimsy and The Red Robin!

I HEART IPPITY
Heather is hosting a GUEST DESIGN TEAM CALL

I had a couple hours of free time before going out to eat with my family last night...I didn't want to delve into a large project, so I thought it would be an opportune time to gather up a few kits.  I actually love doing this!

My inspiration came from the sweet kit that I compiled for my blog give-a-way. 

Here are just a few that I've listed at The Red Robin

And there are lots more where this came from :)

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No projects this week for I Heart Ippity or My Scrapbook Nook!  But I will be back to share my "Love Week" mini album for Imaginisce.  Design Team projects will begin in February for Vintage Street Market and EAD Designs...wait until you see the coolest wreath that I made with EAD art!

See you soon

Shellye

Well, it's July 1st...time to get into the Creative Team groove!  I will make my Guest appearance at Back Porch Memories this month, as well as begin my Design/Creative Team stints at Paper Issues, Your Scrapbook Stash and I Heart {Ippity)...I'm looking forward to the fun and meeting lots of new people :)

I did this layout as an example for my July Challenge over at BPM Forum.  I pretty much design everything around the concept of odd numbers...you know, things grouped in 3's or 5's.  I find that the majority of my scrapbook layouts are done on the "triangle" theory.  If you look at the focal point of the page, it should draw your eye to two other areas that form a triangle from that point.  I guess I'm drawn to it mostly because I don't like a lot of jumble....whether it's in decorating my home or my paper!  My 'eye' needs that resting spot;  it invites people to easily scan over the page as it's meant to be presented.

With this layout, I not only used the "triangle" design scheme, but I also used the "Rule of Three"

1- use at least THREE different patterned papers or cardstock

2- use at least THREE different techniques (i.e. machine-stitching, hand-stitching, embossing, stamping, misting, distressing/inking, etc.)

3- use at least THREE of the SAME embellishments/element (these can be different colors, but they need to be the 'same' type of embellie......i.e. brads, buttons, ribbon, rhinestones, flowers, journal spots, etc.)

Techniques Used: 

hand-stitching, machine-stitching and spatter paint

three journal strips, three photos, three brads, three fabric photo turns

And you can also see the TRIANGLE :)  The eye draws you to the photo strip, up to the journal strip above that and then down and across to the title...I LOVE this page of my Zach (and he does too...he said "you did good, Momma") ♥

I do!

I was asked to join the Paper Issues Creative Team.  What fun!  This place is super amazing...I love the projects that are featured during the week and the Linky Parties (where designers post one of their projects that pertains to the topic).  Take a LOOK at the GRAND stuff that's up in celebration of July 4th!  OMGoodness...so many things that I want to try myself...I'm so excited that I want to make one of everything WHEW!

RUFFLED CREPE PAPER FEATURE
The Red Robin's Ruffled Crepe paper trim was featured at the Turtle Crafty Girl blog.  She did a feature of all things purple for Barney Party Ideas!  Some really cool crafty things to buy and great finds from Etsy shops. 
I've put BOTH of mine on Vacation Mode until I return next week....just FYI, in case you get to looking ;)

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Okay, I've gotta get over to YSS and get my altered project loaded to the Gallery :)  

I probably won't see you all before the 4th, so I hope everyone has a SAFE and HAPPY one!

God Bless You and God Bless America!