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!!

Canvas Art (Artful Delight)

Good morning! I am so excited to share today's project with you!! I sat down with my June kit from Artful Delight this week and created both of these...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight June Kit: Fancy Pants It's The Little Things Paper - Feathered, Humming Bird & Spring Fever
Other Supplies Used: Artists Loft Canvas Panel; Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock - Black Cow; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Pitch Black; Pearl Glimmer Mist; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

Aren't they just gorgeous?? A few weeks ago, I read a post on Lori Mancini's blog where she was talking about a quote she was inspired by on Pinterest. She used the quote on an absolutely beautiful butterfly project she created and I totally fell in love with it when I saw it. I've wanted to create a project of my own inspired by hers ever since then and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to! It was so much fun. :) You should definitely check out Lori's project to see what I'm talking about...you'll be amazed!

Ok, I know it's the end of the month, but there are still a few June kits left, so if you missed your chance at getting one before, now's the time. I promise you...it's fabulous!

Scripture Card Set (Artful Delight)

I have a set of Scripture cards to share with you today that I made using the June kit from Artful Delight. This idea of going simple has really worked for me lately when it comes to cards and I'm loving it!






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight June Kit: Crate Paper Portrait Paper - Something Blue
Other Supplies USed: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Unity Background Stamp - Distressed Dots; Verve Stamps; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Recollections Pearls

Quick and easy to make and still very lovely, don't you think? I'm sure I'll be making many more sets in the weeks to come...and hopefully some layouts too! Make sure you head over to Artful Delight and get yourself a kit while you still can...you'll be glad you did, I promise. ;) Have a great day!!

My sweet Granny... (Artful Delight)

Hello there! This morning I have a layout to share with you that I made using the June kit from Artful Delight. My mom's birthday is coming up in July and I wanted to make her something special for it. I took out this picture of her and my sweet Granny, who passed away 3 years ago, on a trip they took together to Arizona, and knew it would be just right...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight June Kit - Lily Bee This & That Paper - Teacup & Brooch; Lily Bee This & That Sticker Sheet (Banner); Prima Mini Roses - Sunrise
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock - Black Cow; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Loving Words; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Black Gems

I found a great shadow box frame at Michaels to put it in and I can't wait to give it to her. I'm sure it will make her a little sad at first, but I know she'll treasure it and love it also. :)

So have you gotten your hands on a June kit yet?? If you haven't, you should grab one up while you can...it's amazing!

Oh, and let me share something cool with you. The first embellishment I added to my layout was the flower cluster in the corner. After that, I punched the yellow butterflies to match the yellow of the flowers but I also wanted something green to match the leaves. Well, I don’t have anything the right color in my stash, but realized I had something perfect to use, which was the packaging from the flowers! It’s the exact shade of green that the leaves are and worked great for the smaller butterflies. Pretty neat huh? Just doing my part to recycle, I guess, lol!! ;) Have a great day...

The Paper Variety Challenge #39!

Edited on 6/24 to say: My layout was featured on the Ideas For Scrapbookers blog today!!! I am so excited and honored that they liked it enough to show it off. :) Very cool!

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Good morning friends! Today I have a new challenge from The Paper Variety to share with you. This one will be super simple to do and alot of FUN too!








Supplies: October Afternoon Paper - Fly A Kite & Thrift Shop; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Verve Stamp; Fiskars Scallop Sentiment Border Punch; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Buttons; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser
*Inspired by the 6/11/11 Sketch/Template at Ideas For Scrapbookers

How great is that?? This time of year, it's so fun to pull out those Summer pics and get scrapping. For me, as soon as I saw that the challenge for this week was to make a Summer themed project, I rememberd this picture my hubby took of me at the beach that I've been wanting to scrap and pulled it out. The page just came together so easily after that! That's two layouts this week, so I'm happy to say that I think my layout mojo has definitely returned. I know I missed it like crazy and I hope it's here to stay. ;)

So what Summer project do you have in mind that you've been wanting to do? This is your perfect chance to get it done! If you create your project and link it up at the TPV blog by next Tuesday at noon EST, you'll have a chance to win this fabulous prize, sponsored by Inspired To Scrap...

Your choice of ANY available past kit PLUS free class!




What an awesome prize!! I can't wait to see what you all create. :) By the way, I'm sad to say that this is my last DT project for TPV. It's been an AMAZING year being a part of this group of ladies and I will really miss them all. I hope to still play along in some challenges though and I'm excited to see what the new team will do. I hope that many of you sent in your applications and just in case you forgot, you still have until 6/24 to get them in. TPV is a great place to be a part of the team so you should definitely go for it!

Loving Life!

Hello there friends. ;) Today I have a LAYOUT to share with you! It's been such a long time since I was able to sit down and create one and it felt soooooo good. This is the first layout of many to come from the work trip my hubby and I took to the Bahamas back in April. I'm SO happy to finally have some of those pictures scrapped!! We took over 400 between the two of us so I've got a ways to go, lol...






Supplies: BoBunny Paper - Paradise; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Loving Words; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser
*Inspired by this sketch on the BoBunny blog

BoBunny is having a sketch challenge right now and when I saw it, the ideas started flowing. Now, if you look at the sketch and then look at my page, it may seem really different. I think that taking sketches too literally has been a big part of my problem lately though. I'm a sketch girl through and through. It's tough for me to sit down with nothing in front of me and create, so I always look through my favorite sketches first to see if something comes to me. Once I start creating with one, I always feel like I have to try and make my page look just like the sketch. I realize now that it's just not that way though. Sketches are meant to be a help...a starting point to get the creativity flowing...and I can use them however I want to. There are NO rules!! So, with this one, I looked at the general shape of things and where a few things were placed and just went with it. And guess what? It worked brilliantly! I adore my page and had alot of fun making it. Since I think those things are more important than anything else, I'm one happy chick...

Thanks so much for stopping by today. ;) I'll be back tomorrow morning with a new TPV challenge to share along with my project, which is another layout, yay!