Altered Notebooks (Artful Delight)

I have a project to share with you this morning that I created using my July kit from Artful Delight. The other night my sister and I were at our local Dollar Tree store when I found 3-packs of mini composition notebooks and just had to get some! They are around 5" x 3" and just the perfect size to throw into your bag or keep in your car...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite "Everyday" Alpha Paper; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue "Remember" Argyle Paper; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Twine
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Unity Stamp; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Basic Grey Precision File Set

Aren't they adorable? It was SO quick and easy to alter these and now I have two cute little books to use myself or share with a friend. ;) I seriously love that!

A new stamp that I love...

A couple of weeks ago, I was at Michaels and saw a Hero Arts stamp that I absolutely fell in love with! I'm sure you can see why by checking out the card set I made with it...


Supplies: Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Hero Arts Stamp - Blooming Meadow; Sentiments From Misc. Ali Edwards Stamp Sets; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

Aren't they gorgeous?? I really love how they look. I also have a great idea in mind to try using a bunch of different ink colors together and do a kind of rainbow watercolor effect...wouldn't that be great?? I'll be sure to share it with you if I get the chance to do it. ;) Thanks for stopping by!

Teacher Appreciation Minis

Hi there friends! I recently realized that I never shared these super cute minis with you so I wanted to do it now...

Supplies: Crate Paper School Spirit Collection Paper; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Star Punch; Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips; Crop-A-Dile

I made 6 of these to show my appreciation for each of my girls' teachers at the end of the school year in June and they were a huge hit! Each one has 20 pages inside that have teacher quotes or inspirational sayings on them, and I created the album so that it can be opened to any page and stay open sitting on a desk. I got some little giftbags and put the mini in, along with a cute card, and the teachers really seemed to enjoy them! I think these could be a great gift idea for anyone, and it was super easy and quick to do. :)

Thanks for popping by today...I hope you enjoyed your visit!

August Kit! (Artful Delight)

The kit for August has been revealed at Artful Delight and it is amazing!! Trust me when I say that in person, these papers are absolutely breathtaking! Each one I took out of the package just seemed to get better and better and I am SO excited to start working with them all. :) Here's a picture of the kit and a list of everything that's included in it...



Glitz - Vintage Blue Collection
Rose
Stripe
Toile
Polka
Motif
Floral

Glitz - Dance In Sunshine Collection
Floral
Stripe
Damask

Authentique - Journey Collection
Jaunt
Promenade
Voyage

Authentique - Blissful Collection
Felicity
Euphoria
Happiness

Bazzill Cardstock
Sunflower Medium (Prismatic)
Caribbean Breeze (Smoothie)
Blackberry Swirl (Smoothie)
Walnut Cream (Smoothie)

Misc Paper
Vintage Dictionary pages from Kraft Outlet - 2 Sheets

Embellishments (Size & Color May Vary Per Kit)
Jenni Bowlin Embellished Butterflies in Black
EK Success Studio 112 Black Swirls Glitter Chipboard
Ranger Stickles - Silver
Authentique Blissful Collection Tabloids Element Stickers
Authentique Blissful Collection Petite Type Square Alphas
Authentique Journey Collection Petite Type Square Alphas
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Journaling Tickets (3)
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Classics Buttons (3)
Jenni Bowlin Banner Chipboard Shapes (12)
Jenni Bowlin Pewter Stick Pins (2)
Petaloo Mixed Blooms Flowers (3)
Reasonable Ribbon Black Seam Binding (1 yard)
Reasonable Ribbon Yellow Seam Binding (1 yard)
Reasonable Ribbon Aqua Seam Binding (1 yard)

PRICE: $32.50 plus shipping

Also, some super fun news is that Leeanne has decided to start a card kit club too! Each month the card kit will have the same kinds of papers and embellishments that the regular kit has, just on a smaller scale. There will also be a couple of extras thrown in too. ;) You can read all about it here.

So there you go! If you're thinking you want one of these kits, make sure you grab yours up as soon as possible because I'm betting they'll sell out fast!

A new mini! (Artful Delight)

I had the chance to sit down and do some more creating with my July kit from Artful Delight and this time the result was a cute mini album! I really love it...





Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue Paper - "Boy" Spots; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; Bazzill Cardstock - White
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

Super sweet right? I wanted to keep it a little monochromatic to give it a soft feel and I think the result is great!

I'm having SO much fun with the kit this month and I still have tons of product! It's awesome. ;)

Some exciting news to share!!

I am so excited to share with you today that I was asked to become a part of the Sassy Lil' Sketches Card DT!!



They have some really fabulous sketches over there and I'm honored that they like my work enough to have me be a part of their team. I can't wait to get started working with them! Keep an eye out for my first reveal on August 9th...

1st Haircut (Artful Delight)

Good morning! I have a sweet layout to share with you today that I made using the July kit from Artful Delight...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue Paper - "Boy" Spots & "Playful" Number; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; American Crafts Glitter Buttons - Margarita
Other Supplies Used: Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Pink Paislee Expressions Cushies - Meringue (From the Artful Delight April Kit); Making Memories Glassine Envelope - Vintage Findings
*Inspired by the 7/13/11 Sketch at My Mind's Eye
*Inspired by Challenge #162 at Flutter By Wednesdays

Seriously, how cute is that?? Madison was sooooo excited about going to get her hair cut for the first time, and she did a really great job with it. It was definitely one of those moments I wanted to be sure to save for her, and even added an envelope with her first cut of hair inside. I love it!

Each time I get out my kit to create something, it really amazes me how many different colors there are to choose from! This layout looks completely different than the other two I've created this month, yet the papers would still go great together. Now that's what I call fabulous! ;)

Everyday (Artful Delight)

Gooooooood morning my friends!! I've got a super cute altered notebook to share with you today that I created using the amazing July kit from Artful Delight...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite "Wish" Confetti Paper; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Paper - Orange Juice
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Wild Honey; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Ordinary Days; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Basic Grey & Making Memories Buttons; Misc. Ribbon
*I apologize for the dark pictures...we've had no sunshine this week!!

I love how easy these are to make! All you need to do is pick up a notebook from somewhere (I get mine in the $1 section at Michaels), measure how much paper you need to cover the front, and then get creating! A little bit of time and effort can go a long way to make somebody's day bright. :)

Speaking of bright, the colors in the kit this month are awesome and perfect for some Summer projects. There is only ONE kit left so if you wanted one, grab it up!

Can you hear me now? (Artful Delight)

Good morning! I hope everyone had a nice Holiday and got some good pics to scrap. We went to a Birthday BBQ/pool party and had SO much fun, but sadly, I forgot my camera! I do have to say it was kind of nice to actually be there enjoying every minute of what was going on instead of being behind a camera the entire time. Gave me a little wake up call I guess. ;) Anyway, I have another layout to share with you today that I made using the July kit from Artful Delight...




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Paper - "Everyday" Alpha; Bazzill Cardstock - Glow; American Crafts Iguana Thickers - Melon; Maya Mist - Earl Gray
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock - Raspberry Parfait; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy & Walnut Stain; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch; Twine; Making Memories Sanding Block

How cute are those girls?? There's a park near our house that we go that has these megaphone type things where you can talk in one end and the person on the other end can hear you perfectly. The girls love them! It's always the first thing they play with when we're there. :)

So have you gotten your July kit yet?? If not, you should definitely do it soon because they're sure to sell out fast. I promise that you won't be disappointed!

Pool fun! (Artful Delight)

Hi there!! It's a new month which means it's time to get creating with a new kit from Artful Delight! I seriously can't even express to you how much this kit ROCKS! Just look...



Look at all that prettiness!! Here's what's included...

My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers
"Genuine" Sky Paper
"Spring" Stars Paper
"Everyday" Alpha Paper
"Wish" Confetti Paper
"Soar" Fly Paper

My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue Papers
"Boy" Spots Paper
"Remember" Argyle Paper
"Playful" Number Paper

Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Papers
Ice Cubes Paper
Orange Juice Paper

American Crafts Margarita Paper
Flamenco Paper (Has a Glitter Finish)

Bazzill Cardstock
Lagoon
Glow
Parakeet
White

Embellishments (Colors and Size May Vary Per Kit)
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite Twine - 1 package
My Minds Eye Kime Twist Out of the Blue Balloon Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Soar" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Wish" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet
American Crafts Margarita Collection Glitter buttons (12)
Maya Road Mini Chipboard Shapes - How's The Weather (15)
Felt Stars - Precocious Paper's Etsy Shop (2)
American Crafts Thickers - Iguana in Melon
Maya Mist - Earl Gray

There is SO much product to work with! When I opened up my kit, I was soooooo happy with all of the amazing colors and patterns and just couldn't wait to start playing with all of it. I immediately sat down and created a layout using the sketch for this month, created by fellow DT member Debbie...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers - "Spring" Stars & "Soar" Fly; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Paper - Orange Juice; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet; Maya Road How's The Weather Mini Chipboard Shapes
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock - Tootsie; Tim Holtz Distess Ink - Wild Honey; Basic Grey Precision Filing Set, EK Sucess Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Marvy Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Making Memories Sanding Block

How CUTE is that?? The colors were perfect for this sweet picture of my girls enjoying some fun at my Aunt's pool last Summer and I love how bright and fun my page is. :)

So, if you're thinking you need one of these kits for yourself (which I'm telling you YES you do!!), make sure you grab one up quick because I'm sure they'll sell fast! Also, make sure to head over to Leeanne's blog before the 23rd to enter the sketch challenge...the winner will get an August kit for FREE! Can't beat that right? ;) Have an awesome day!!