Scrap It Girl August Challenge

Good morning! Today is my first time posting a DT project for Scrap It Girl and I'm super excited! The challenge for August is to use numbers, which is easy and simple right?? As soon as I found out about it, I knew I wanted to create a mini album, and came up with this idea for my daughter Emily...

Supplies: Basic Grey 6x6 Paper Pad - What's Up; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Technique Tuesday Stamp Set - Borderline: Live For Today; Fiskars Round & Round Punch; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; American Crafts Thickers - Rainboots; Studio Calico Wood Veneers - Tweet Birds; DYMO Caption/Label Maker; Crop-A-Dile; Doodlebug Plain & Simple Mini Album - Square Chip

The title and tabs along the side of the album say "13 reasons that you are soooo loved by all of us". She's going to be 13 in December (man, I can't believe that!), and I thought a mini album filled with some favorite pictures and lots of reasons we love her would be a very special gift. So far I've only done the cover so I don't have any inside pages to show you just yet (I want to be sure that it's a family project and her daddy and sissy are included inside), but I'll be sure to share those with you as they get made. ;)

So have you got some ideas floating around for a numbers project you'd like to create? It can be absolutely anything you want it to be as long as it includes a number of some sort, and do you want to know what you can win by playing along? Here it the awesome prize being offered...

How great is that?? You have all month long to get your project made and linked up over at the Scrap It Girl blog, so get creative and have fun! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Super cute minis! (TPV)

Good morning! I have a project to share with you today that I did for the latest challenge over at The Paper Variety...






Supplies: Basic Grey Paper; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - It's In The Details; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; i-Rock; i-Rock Clear Gems; Crop-A-Dile; WRMK Eyelets; Elle's Studio Binder Rings

This is a fabulous challenge! I love photo inspiration because you can get so many ideas out of one thing and definitely make it your own each and every time. For my project, I took inspiration from the amazing colors in the photo and I absolutely love how these adorable little mini's turned out. ;)

So how about you? If you're feeling inspired by our challenge and create a project and upload it by next Tuesday at noon EST, you'll be entered to win this amazing prize...



How perfect is that?? You could use it to buy yourself some new goodies at any store that you love. You can't beat that!

Make sure you hop over to The Paper Variety's blog and check out all of the other DT member's projects because they're amazing!! And thanks for stopping by today...I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Grateful Journal & Some Exciting News!

Well good morning friends!! I have some super exciting news to share with you today and it is that I am back on the DT over at The Paper Variety for the rest of the current term! I couldn't be more happy about it. :) So, I have a new challenge to share with you today which is...






Supplies: Sassafras Lass Count Me In Paper - Multiply & Polka Polka; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Choloate Brown; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Family Is; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; Jolee's Hotfix Jewels; Crop-A-Dile

I knew as soon as I saw what the challenge was that I wanted to do something having to do with the word daughter. Having two of them made that very easy, lol! ;) I ended up creating this grateful journal which I'm planning to use to write letters in for both of them. I do that already when I journal on layouts, but I like the idea behind this because I don't have to worry about having a picture or story to go along with my words and I think it will be very freeing for me. I hope that my babies will love it one day!

What about you? Do you have a project in mind that will go along with this week's challenge? If you do and create and upload your project before next Tuesday the 15th at noon EST, you'll be entered to win this fabulous prize!!



You know you want that yumminess so go for it! ;) Also, be sure to stop by The Paper Variety's blog today and check out all of the DT creations for this challenge because everyone made some amazing things to share with you. Thanks for popping in today and sharing in my excitement!

Prayer Journal (Artful Delight)

I've got a new project to share with you today that I created using the October kit from Artful Delight. I really adore how this turned out, especially that butterfly!






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: BoBunny Et Cetera Paper - Stamped & Watermark; Felt Rolled Rose (Created by Leeanne)
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream (Inside); Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali;Papertrey Ink Stamp Sets - Journaling Lines (Inside) & Happy Trails; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower; Crop-A-Dile

I made this for my sweet friend Sandi's friend Marti who is battling Cancer right now. Sandi told me that Marti is a Christian so I thought a prayer journal would be just the thing for her! The inside pages are all stamped with journal lines and an Ali Edwards sentiment that says "thoughts and prayers" which I think is just perfect. I hope this small gift brings a smile to this special lady's day...

There are still a few October kits left so if you haven't had the chance to get one yet, you've still got time. :) Thanks for popping in today...your visit means so much!

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

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!

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!

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. ;)

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!

Some more minis! (Artful Delight)

Helllllllo there!! I have some more mini albums (the teeny tiny ones!) to share with you today that I made using the fabulous June kit from Artful Delight...





Supplies Used From The Artful Delight June Kit: Fancy Pants It's The Little Things Paper - Honeysuckle; Crate Paper Portrait Paper - Bouquet; Bazzill Cardstock - Blush Red Medium
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - Favorite Memories & Sentimentally Ali; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Papertrey Ink Buttons; Crop-A-Dile; We R Memory Keepers Eyelets; Elle's Studio Binder Rings

Aren't they just adorable? They are so easy and quick to make that I can't seem to stop, lol! Plus, my layout mojo seems to have gone on vacation and I have no idea when it plans on returning, ugh. If anyone out there sees it, please tell it to come home as soon as possible, ok??

Make sure you grab up a June kit from Artful Delight for yourself if you haven't already...you'll love it for sure!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. :)

Prom Mini (Artful Delight)

Good morning friends!! I have a SUPER cute mini to share with you today that I made for my niece Kasey using the June kit from Artful Delight. She just went to her very first Prom a few weeks ago and I wanted her to have a great album of her own to keep those special pictures in...





Supplies Used From The Artful Delight June Kit: Lily Bee This & That Paper - Teacup; American Crafts Jewelry Box Thickers - Black
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock - Black; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Pitch Black; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot; Papertrey Ink Alphabet Stamp Set; Cuttlebug; Papertrey Ink Butterfly Die; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Crop-A-Dile; Tim Holtz Distress Tool; I-Rock; I-Rock Black Gems; Jenni Bowlin Name Ticket; Button; Twine; Ribbon

Isn't that just fabulous!?! I'm totally in love with it. :) Kasey's lucky it says something about Prom on the front because if it didn't, I might be tempted to keep it for myself, lol! Since I've shown you the album, let me show you one of the gorgeous pictures inside also...



She looked SO pretty!! I can't believe she's even old enough to GO to Prom yet, ack! Craziness for sure...

Make sure you go over and check out this month's kit, because it's amazing as always! Definitely a must have. ;) Have a terrific day and thanks for stopping by!

Teeny Tiny Albums (Artful Delight)

Good morning!!! Could the title of my post be any cuter?? ;) I was going to just put mini albums up there, but what I've got to show you today is much smaller than a normal mini album, so teeny tiny it is. There are 3 of them which were all created using the May kit from Artful Delight...







Supplies USed From The Artful Delight May Kit: Echo Park Summer Days Paper - Big Dots, Borders, Quilt, Red/Green, Blue/Orange, Yellow/Purple; Bazzill White Cardstock
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox chalk Ink - Chestnut roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - It's In The Details, Adored By Ali & Loving Words; We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Fiskars Circle Punch; Marvy Circle Punch; Recollections Flower; Misc. Buttons

Aren't they just adorable?? I am so loving making these! One of them is 4" x 3" and the other ones are 3" x 2 1/2". The perfect size for a small album to tuck into your purse and have with you whenever you need it. There are 20 pages inside each album, which have been stamped with various stamps that go along with each of the covers. I think it's a fantastic idea and I've already started on 5 more themes! And talk about having TONS of choices for paper from this kit! I loooove all the bright colors and amazing patterns. :)

I hope you're inspired to try making a teeny tiny album yourself. I promise that once you start, you won't want to stop...they are fun! Also, make sure you grab a May kit to work with while you're at it...you'll love it!

Remember This (Artful Delight)

Hello there!! I made a little project yesterday using the May Artful Delight kit that I'd like to share with you. The idea for this came to me one day while browsing that all too familiar $1 aisle at Michaels, when I found some super cute little notebooks that I thought would be perfect for altering. It turns out I was right because it turned out great!




Supplies Used from The Artful Delight May Kit: Echo Park Summer Days Paper - Diecut & Blue/Orange; Echo Park Summer Days Chipboard Banner; Reasonable Ribbon Yellow Gingham Ribbon
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Scattered Straw Distress Ink; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Misc. Buttons

Isn't that just so sweet?? I love how perfectly the color of the notebook matches the colors in the kit this month. I guess it was meant to be, right? ;) I also took some Scattered Straw Distress Ink (which also matches perfectly!) and stamped a date on each page inside, along with the word "remember". It's awesome!!

So have you gotten your hands on a kit this month? If not, be sure to grab one because it's amazing and there are only 2 left! It's soooooo full of paper and has some really great ribbon and embellishments to match. Definitely a kit for those Spring pictures you're taking and the Summer ones to come!

Remember Mini (Artful Delight)

Hello friends! I have a mini album to share with you today that I made using the Artful Delight April kit...





Supplies Used from The Artful Delight April Kit: October Afternoon "Modern Homemaker" Paper - Clothespins & Cherry Pie; Maya Road Chipboard Frame
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Papertry Ink Stamp Set - Journaling Lines; Studio Calico Date Stamp; Marth Stewart Butterfly Punches; Crop-A-Dile; Button

I love how cute it turned out to be! My mother-in-law is staying with us right now and she inspired the idea of this mini. She's constantly writing things down...quotes, Bible verses, notes, recipes, etc...and I thought it would be really good for her to have one place to put them all together. And I was right because she LOVES it! I even kept one of the pages so that I can recreate them for her at any time. ;)

So, if you haven't had the chance to get an April kit for yourself yet and you want to, make sure you act fast because there are only a few left. I promise you'll be SO happy with everything in it if you get one. :)

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)