Dot & Whimsy

Happy Hump Day!

Wednesdays are my days to blog over at 

and I have a sweet layout up using the December Add-On Kit

I ran across this picture of my kids…it was actually one that my mom took several years ago.

  I love how Sydnee’s mask is crooked and you can only see ONE eye hehehe!

 I started with a piece of cardstock and began selecting the patterned papers

 from the December Paper Bakery Kit that I wanted to use.  

I knew that I wanted lots of black elements to bring out the black masks…

and doesn’t the black/white striped paper remind you of the old prison outfits?

 LOL So I tucked a bit of it in as I began layering.

 

After punching out a few different sized stars, I covered them in

 paper and then stitched around the edge.  I cut the sentiment portion from the tag

 (included in the December Add-On Kit) and corner rounded the edges for a nice effect.

I used my personal cutting machine to create the “bandits” part of the title

…for the “masked” part I just cut the letters from one of the Studio Calico papers from the kit!

  I ended up with lots of lovely layers by using a couple of the journal cards and

 by heavily matting the photo.  

Finally…a photo that had been sitting in a box for years at last found a home :)

We’ll be sharing fun with the January Paper Bakery Kit SOON!  

Here’s a little bitty peek at something that I came up with:

Wednesday Greetings!

First up let me mention the newest collection on tap for 

I.love.this.

They've changed things up for the new year!  

I just received my design team box of this new release and I was 

tickled PINK to see adorable sticker sheets, washi and BUTTONS...

you know I love some buttons!

Be on the look-out for this collection of LOVE coming to your

favorite scrap stores soon :)

Now, onto my latest layout for 

This page features products from the October Scrapbook Kit

by The Paper Bakery!  Sarah also offers Mixed Media and Altered Project Kits

Tomorrow is CARDS day at Bella Blvd, so I'll be seeing you then :)

 **If you are here for the Paper Issues/Unity Blog Hop click here**

I'll be sharing my newest layout for 

THE PAPER BAKERY 

tomorrow, but I didn't realize that I didn't blog

about the mini album that I posted last week...oops!

 I've used the October Paper Bakery Scrapbook Kit and these adorable

house-shaped cut-outs from Michaels.  Seems to be the perfect size for minis, which

 are my first love when it comes to papercrafting…if I’m given a chance to do one, I do it LOL.

I used a Unity Stamp and I Top punch by Imaginisce in creating the

sun and clouds :)

 First, I simply trace the house pattern onto desired paper, trim out

and begin embellishing.  I also cut out a smaller photo/mat for each page.

 I like to incorporate my favorite paper punches...they're great for

layering and adding a unique look to your album. 

 Mini albums are a terrific way to showcase a special event in your life!

See more inspiration using the October Kit at the

Paper Bakery Blog!

And if you're in search for a kit club, then check out the

amazing project, mixed media and scrapbook kits available each month

 Goodnight!  Be back tomorrow :)

Hello!

Today is my very first post as a Design Team Member for

The October Scrapbook Kit, Welcome Home,  includes the new

 collection from Dear Lizzy...5th & Frolic, as well as 

Amy Tangerine's Ready, Set, Go!  This paper kit is just right for

any photos pertaining to home, love, family and happiness ♥

My project today is a 12x12 layout using one of the 

Ready, Set, Go! papers, stickers from the 5th & Frolic sticker booklet

and other embellishments from the October Kit.

 I took the 4x6 photo at the top and cropped the bottom two photos down so that
they would measure the same width across.

The kit also comes with this cool 1.5" chevron ribbon...it had me thinking "arrow" so
I cut one end into a point and the other into a dovetail.  I also pleated the ribbon just
a bit to give it more dimension and interest.

The icing on the cake is when you get to start adding the extra little bits.
You know I love the 'visual triangle', so I formed one using small punched circles
and a few flecks of shimmery ink spray (I used Fireworks Pear Tart by Tsukineko)

I applied the small banner stickers with a foam dot and then strung a bit of
baker's twine over the top.  Adding the bow at one end gives the appearance that
it's really suspended from the page :)

If you love Dear Lizzy and have been anticipating the release of 5th & Frolic, then
why not try The Paper Bakery if you haven't already :)  And there will be mixed
media kits available as well...all monthly kits coordinate beautifully together!
www.paperbakerykits.com
Blog: http://www.paperbakerykits.com/blog/

Back tomorrow with the.....(I'm excited about this one...)
AUTHENTIQUE & UNITY STAMP CO BLOG HOP
oh yeah!
Glad you came by!

Yep, that's right!  

I'm a full-time baker now at 

(I know...that's corny with a side of cheese!)

 

Come and see, come and see!

Sarah's kits are one-of-a-kind as she creates a lot of the 

very embellishments that go into each monthly kit(s).  

When I came across The Paper Bakery at the beginning of the year,

I immediately signed-up!  I fell in love with the unique mixed-media kits

offered, as well as add-on kits which feature the most up-to-date product.

I'll begin with these other lovely ladies in October, so stay tuned :)

Thanks for letting me share!

I managed to squeeze in a mini album this week.

These sweet Bella Blvd papers from the May Paper Bakery kit just kept staring

 at me and I just had to use them! 

Sydnee had a few Valentine's cards left over and I couldn't resist these chipmunks :)

The colors match perfectly with the Sunshine & Happiness papers.

Here are a couple of the inner pages...you can see all of them here.

I have it listed at Dot & Whimsy at Etsy.
Thanks for visiting...hope you're having a nice and relaxing weekend :)