Some cards to share...

Hi there! I've got a couple of cards to share with you today that I made to go along with The Paper Variety's birthday celebration. They had a bunch of different challenges that you could play along with to try your hand at winning a yummy prize and I just had to go for it!



This first card is for the "Favorite Company" challenge. My all-time favorite scrappy company is October Afternoon. I absolutely LOVE their papers and can't seem to stop buying them, and buying them, and buying them, lol! Oh well...I say that if you love something that much, you should try to keep extras on hand at all times, right? :)



This card is for the "Favorite Color" challenge. My favorite color lately is grey...any and all shades of it! I picked up this Bazzill cardstock a couple of months ago and then won some Sassafras Lass goodies recently. Included was this sheet of paper that had different shades of grey in it and one of them matched the cardstock perfectly! It was meant to be. :)

So that's it from me today. Hopefully I'll get some more scrappy time open in my schedule soon!

Hands On (Artful Delight)

Before I get to today's post, I'd like to take a moment to remember those people who tragically lost their lives on 9/11/01. I can still remember that day so vividly, as I'm sure alot of us can, and it was such a sad day for our country. For anyone who lost a loved one or friend that day, may God bless you and give you comfort.

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Now I'd like to share a layout with you that I created using the September kit from Artful Delight. I am having so much fun with this kit!!

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Produce, Cross Stitch, Countryside & Homemade; Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Doodlebug Jack & Jill Alphabet Stickers - Bonbon; Basic Grey Button

This is one of those rare times that I came up with the design all by myself. I almost always start creating with a sketch or by doing some scraplifting...it's just what seems to work best for me. This time though, I had an idea of doing the border of little banners and started there. I had no idea what other papers I'd use or what pics would work...it was crazy! It worked out great though, so maybe I should try this process more often. ;)

Have you picked up a kit for yourself yet? If not, I'd definitely recommend getting one quickly if you're planning to, before they sell out! The kit is packed of fabulous goodies and I promise you'll love it...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Use Stamping
Creating Keepsakes - Use Word Strips
Flutter By Wednesday - Use A Butterfly

Sweet (Artful Delight)

Gooooood morning friends!! Today I have a layout to share with you using the September kit from Artful Delight and also using our sketch for this month...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Apple Pie, Farmer's Market & Handpicked; Crate Paper Farmhouse Chipboard Shapes; Colorbox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
Other Supplies Used: Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Misc. Button

I took inspiration from the horizontal lines on the sketch but instead turned my page and used some vertical paper strips there. I love that sketches are so versatile and make it really easy to create something completely your own! I think it turned out great and I really love my page. :)

So have you been able to snag a kit for yourself yet? If not, you should act fast because you'll definitely love it!!

Artful Delight September Reveal!

Wow, can it really be September already?? That's just crazy! It's kind of awesome though because it means it's time to reveal a new Artful Delight kit and this one is amazing and full of new product!! Look at all this yumminess...



Crate Paper - Farmhouse (12x12 - 1 each)
Countryside
Apple Pie
Cross Stitch
Cupboard
Farmer's Market
Handpicked
Homemade
Produce

Jillibean Soup - Apple Cheddar Soup (12x12 - 1 each)
Bite Size Bits
Apple Cider
Milk
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Green Peppercorns

Bazzill Coordinating Cardstock (12x12 - 1 each)
Festive
Walnut
Cheddar
Barkley

Embellishments (Size & Color May Vary)
Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Labels
American Crafts Paperback Thickers
Cat's Eye Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
Recolleections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (6)
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Accent Cuts
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Chipboard Shapes
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Border Stickers
Reasonable Ribbon Crochet Lace (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon 1.5" Jute (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon Dark Brown Twine (approx 3 yds)

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Debbie
2 Flowers
4 Cardstock Buttons
1 Journal Tag
1 Cardstock Pumpkin
1 Scallop Circle

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Leeanne
1 Doilie
2 Sunflowers

There's also another fabulous card kit this month, which is completely packed with goodies! Check this out...



Crate Paper - Farmhouse (6x6 - 2 each)
Countryside
Apple Pie
Cupboard
Farmer's Market
Handpicked
Homemade
Produce

Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup (6x6 - 2 each)
Apple Cider
Milk
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Green Peppercorns

Bazzill Coordinating Cardstock (8 1/2x11 - 4 each)
Walnut
Cheddar
Barkley

Embellishments (Size & Color May Vary)
Jillibean Soup Accent Die Cut labels (3)
Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Labels
Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Autumn Foliage
Cat's Eye Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
EK Success 3-D Dots - Square Dimensional Adhesive
Recollections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (3)
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Chipboard Shapes
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Border Stickers
EAD Designs Fall Stickerz
Reasonable Ribbon Crochet Lace (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon 1.5" Jute (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon Dark Brown Twine (approx 3 yds)

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Debbie
2 Flowers
4 Cardstock Buttons
1 Journal Tag
1 Cardstock Pumpkin
1 Scallop Circle

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Leeanne
1 Doilie
1 Sunflower

Amazing right?? Either one of these would be amazing to have so if you think you might want one, make sure you act fast! I'm sure these babies will sell out in no time...

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Another cool thing happening at Artful Delight this month is that we'll be having a birthday blog hop/celebration!



It's Leeanne's birthday this month so we'll be celebrating that and also introducing you to the brand new Artful Delight DT! It's going to be a ton of fun and something you definitely don't want to miss (and psssssst...there will be PRIZES!). ;)

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Also, don't forget that we're having a sketch challenge...



Fellow DT member Debbie has created another great sketch for us and if you play along, you'll be entered to win October's kit for FREE! That totally rocks right?

Thanks for popping in today...have an awesome one!

Capture The Minutes (Artful Delight)

I have a new page that I created with the August kit from Artful Delight to share with you this morning. This picture is SO special to me and these papers were just perfect for it!




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight August Kit: Glitz Vintage Blue Paper - Floral; Glitz Dance In Sunshine Paper - Stripe & Damask; Vintage Dictionary Page
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - It's In The Details; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Bazzill Flower; Chipboard Button; Twine; Recollections Pearls
*Inspired by Pretty Little Studio's Sketch #9

Is that beautiful or what?? This is one of those pictures that absolutely melts me and I can't look at it enough. I'll definitely be getting a frame for this...

So were you able to get your hands on a kit this month? If not, you still can! I promise you'll be happy you did. ;) Thanks for popping in today!

Big Idea Festival Mini

For the past 2 weeks I've been playing along with the Big Idea Festival at Big Picture Classes and it's been great! The way it worked this year was that there were 12 teachers who each picked a word that meant something special to them. They then each created a layout about that word and videotaped a message for all of us to watch and get inspired! It definitely worked for me because I made a mini album with all 12 words and had a ton of fun with it. :) I thought it over for a while before deciding what my album would be about but in the end it came down to a handful of my favorite pictures that each hold a special place in my heart...



























Isn't it just fabulous?? I can't stop looking through it and neither can my girls, which is pretty cool in my book. ;) I can see more albums like this one in my future for sure...

Thank you for letting me share my album with you...I hope you like it. :) Thanks for stopping by today!

Album Supplies: Doodlebug Design Plain and Simple Collection 6 x 6 Chipboard Album; Sassafras Lass 6x6 Paper Pad - Sunshine Broadcast; Bazzill Cardstock - Raspberry Parfait; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Pitch Black; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Heart Die; Martha Stewart Doily Lace Border Punch; Martha Stewart Heart Scallop Border Punch; EK Success Binding Edge Border Punch; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Circle Punches; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Fiskars Star Punches; Fiskars Heart Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Black Gems; Doodlebug Loopy Lou Cardstock Alphabet Stickers - Beetle Black; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flowers; Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart; Maya Road Chipboard Heart; Tim Holtz Grungeboard Heart; Bazzill Flower; Recollections Flower; BoBunny Clock Brad; Basic Grey Buttons; Making Memories Button; Recollections Pearls; Tim Holtz Mini Paperclip; Twine; Lace; Paper Doily (Greatest View Etsy Shop); DYMO Label Maker

Sassy Lil' Sketches 8/25 Reveal!

It's time for another reveal at Sassy Lil' Sketches! I really liked this sketch as soon as I saw it...






Supplies: BoBunny Gabrielle 6x6 Paper Pad; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; I-Rock

I absolutely LOVE how my card turned out! It took a little bit of extra time because to make the scalloped circle, I actually used a circle punch to punch a bunch of smaller circles and attached them to the back of the bigger one. It gives a fabulous effect so it's totally worth the effort. ;)

Just a reminder that the card sponsor for the month of August is My Favorite Things Stamps, so if you want a chance at winning a fabulous prize from them, go get creating! You have until 9/5 to enter your card from any of the card sketches in August. Remember to link your card at the correct sketch reveal for it to count! The link for this week's sketch is here. Thanks for stopping by today!