BasicGrey Knee Highs & Bow Ties

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This is one of those BasicGrey collections that I can use for EVERYTHING … LOVE it! Especially with Summer coming and all of it’s happy bright, popsicle colors and happy icons.

Vellum sticker accents … SWOON! Love the little hearts and patterned strips!

I even added some to the corners of the smallest photo. Gotta love the waythat the color black POPS against these fun papers. Love it!

Occasionally, I won’t add an official “title” to a page (like this one) … and it ends up feeling like it’s missing something. Hmmmm. Maybe I need to go back in and add a title across the top.

What about you? What do you like to add to your pages to make it feel more “complete?”

Happy Scrapping!

BasicGrey Album Kit & GIVEAWAY!

BasicGrey has done it again! They have put together an ALBUM KIT for a screaming deal (check out the details below)! There are two choices available and each one is jam-packed with all of the supplies you will need to create a WONDERFUL album!

And lucky for me and you, BasicGrey has given me one of these kits to give away to one of my readers! To be entered in my Album Kit Giveaway please leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Saturday, May 4th, 2013. :) The winner will be announced Sunday, May 5th. Good luck to everyone!

Another BasicGrey Hipster Layout … YO!

It’s the start of another week and today I thought I would share with you another page I created for CHA using the BasicGrey Hipster collection. (I know CHA was a long time ago … I can’t believe I haven’t shared these with you yet!) I have this silly picture of my son sitting with a frog statue outside a restaurant, and thought it would be so funny to go with the “Yo!” caption die cut. It must have come off as tooo corny though, because my photo was replaced with another one for the show. LOL! That’s fine by me … I understand the need to appeal to a wide range of folks and this photo may have come off as a little odd. *wink*

I layered the file folders together above the photo with a decorative brad and metal clip.

Here is a closer look at the clustered die cuts, wood pieces, and chipboard elements for the title.

Along the bottom portion of the layout I used my Silhouette to cut triangles from the base paper. I then backed each triangle opening with different patterned papers and accented them with brads and vellum stickers. I LOOOOVE those vellum stickers! They gotta be my favorite thing BasicGrey makes right now. I use them on everything. If you haven’t tried them yet … you NEED to! They are so fun!

Thanks for coming by today!

Scraptastic Sketch & Page

This month it was my turn to create the sketch for Scraptastic Club’s Sketchy Thursday Challenge. I thought I would also share it here on my blog along with my page, and if you’d like to play along for a chance at winning the prize, be sure to link up your photos on the appropriate post on the Scraptastic Blog HERE.

Here is the sketch I made.

And here is the coordinating page I created using elements mostly from the April 2013 Awake My Soul Add-On Kit. I hand cut the doilies and ticket-shaped blocks from the Teresa Collins papers included in the kit and clustered them around my column of photos. I love the way it came together.

I hope you’ll come play along with us! Have a great weekend!

Playing with the BasicGrey Mint Julep Collection

The BasicGrey Mint Julep collection reminds me of picnics, quilts, and warm spring afternoons. This week I shared a page on the BasicGrey blog using this collection and gave a few quick tips on journaling. You can check that post out HERE.

I used the pretty Vintage Buttons and Decorative Brads to accent the garland across the top of the page. Then I used a page from the Snippets to add the basic information to my page (Who, What, When). The title words (Grandpa and Gramma) were cut using my Silhouette Cameo machine. The ampersand is from the Mint Julep Element Sticker Sheet.

Behind the photo with the yellow fabric frame sticker you will find a card with a tab. It’s the perfect way to add a longer story to your page.

Here is another page I created for CHA using the Mint Julep Collection.

A border sticker with more of those delicious floral brads! I also seem to have a thing for the printed die cuts, snippets, and chipboard pieces that come with each collection. So cute!

I used the large frame from the fabric stickers to frame my daughter’s photo and then embellished the lower corner.

I have one more Mint Julep page in the works that I hope to share with you soon!

Thanks for coming by today!

My Mind’s Eye Pinterest Lift

Hi Friends! Last week on the My Mind’s Eye Blog my assignment was to scraplift one of the beautiful pages from the My Mind’s Eye Pinterest page. I immediately fell in love with Brook Stewart’s page (click to see the page I used as inspiration). Infact, I fell in love with Brook’s entire Two Peas Gallery. Her work and photography is amazing!

I created my page using the My Mind’s Eye Collectable Notable collection. I followed Brook’s placement of most of the elements. Like Brook, I used a tone-on-tone floral for the page base and I  chose a neutral graphic paper for the background of the design. I really liked how Brook used a 6 x 6 sheet of paper to anchor her photos. The  bright pattern peeking out from the left and right sides of the photos was the perfect splash of fun. Instead of  graphic chevrons, I chose to go with flowers to stay with the “nature”  theme of my page topic.

I love the way Brook sprinkled wood hearts and enamel dots around  her page. I created my own version with stickers, layered stickers,  chipboard and enamel dots.

I added a journal block to the right side of my page design like  Brook did. However, my journal block is vertical instead of horizontal,  so I decided to add a bit more embellishing around my journal block. I  used the Collectable Notable Decorative Brads and Buttons along with more enamel dots. FUN!

Thanks for inspiring me, Brook! I had a lot of fun lifting your page!

This Is The Good Stuff

I have had these photos of my kids and their cousins at a family breakfast for a long time. On one of my shopping excursions I came across Martha Stewart stickers with a pancake theme. They fit the theme of my pictures perfectly, but I could never start on the page because I couldn’t find any papers that I liked to go with them and I didn’t know where to start. When I opened the Scraptastic Club Awake My Soul Kit and saw the rectangular stickers I knew they would be the perfect “home” for the pancake stickers! It was just the boost I needed to start this page.

I matted each photo on the coral cardstock and then arranged the photos with the pancake stickers and a journal block in rows. I anchored each row with a strip of navy polka dot patterned paper.

To the right of the journal block on the bottom row, I added a handcut doily from the Teresa Collins paper from the Add-On Kit. I think the doily was the perfect nod to Grandma’s Kitchen where the pancake breakfast in the photos was taking place. I added a title, enamel dots and some stamping. The machine stitching around the page adds more homespun appeal.

I also added a bit of stamping to the top of the page, along with one of the die cuts from the kit (tucked behind the pancake block).

I had so much fun creating this page! I love the colors and the way everything came together with the help of the Scraptastic Club Awake My Soul Kit.

Thanks for coming by!

Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Embossing Folders – MATELASSE

I’m back with the final installment of the Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Projects. Don’t forget! These amazing Cuttlebug folders are available on the Cricut.com website here.

Today, I’ll show you my FAVORITE of the three I worked with … the Matelasse Embossing Folder. I love the “basket weave” quilted feel of this one!

MATELASSE Embossing Folder

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Monogram Wall Hanging

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression® Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut® Folk Art Festival Cartridge, Cricut® Rock Princess Cartridge, Cricut® Cake Basics Cartridge

Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Cuttlebug®  A2 Embossing Folder & Border, Matelasse

Other Supplies: Cricut® Deep Cut Blade Housing, Chipboard, Cardstock (white, light pink, pink, dark pink moss, light moss, soft aqua, light aqua), Floral patterned paper, Large white eyelets, White ribbon, Cream brown chalk ink, Hole punch, Eyelet setter, Adhesive, Foam squares

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Window Gift Box

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression® Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut® Sweet Tooth Boxes Cartridge. Cricut® Giant Flowers Cartridge, Cricut® Holiday Cakes Cartridge

Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Cuttlebug®  A2 Embossing Folder & Border, Matelasse; Cuttlebug 5” x 7” Embossing Folder, African Weave

Other Supplies: Cardstock (white, light yellow, lavender, dark pink, dark moss) Clear presentation cover, Patterned Paper (green polka dot, floral), Yellow epoxy brad, Brown chalk ink, Spray ink (brown, white), Pencil, Candy or desired gift, Adhesive, Terrifically Tacky Tape, Hot glue gun & glue sticks

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Framed Baby Animals Artwork

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression® Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut^® Kate’s ABCs Cartridge, Cricut^® Plantin SchoolBook Cartridge

Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Cuttlebug®  A2 Embossing Folder & Border, Matelasse

Other Supplies:  4″ x 6″ white frames, Cardstock (white, gray, moss, soft aqua, pink), Patterned Paper (green polka dot, stripe), Pearl stickers (yellow, pewter), Blue/white baker’s twine, Pink chalk, Creamy brown chalk ink, Adhesive, Foam squares

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I hope you have enjoyed these projects. I appreciate all of your sweet comments. Thanks for coming by!

Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Embossing Folders – POPPY

I’m back with Day 2 of my Cuttlebug Anna Griffin embossing folders projects. Today I will show you the projects I created using the POPPY embossing folder.

POPPY Embossing Folder

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Wedding Invitation

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used:  Cricut® Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut Picturesque Cartridge, Cricut® Paper Lace 2 Cartridge, Cricut® Lacy Labels Lite Cartridge

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Poppy; Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder, Swiss Dots

Other Supplies: Cardstock (cream shimmer), Creamy Brown chalk ink, Computer & Printer, Scoring tool, Photo corner punch, Adhesive, Terrifcally Tacky Tape, Foam squares

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Seed Packet Card

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut® Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine, Cricut® Gypsy Handheld Design Device

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut® Sentimentals Cartridge, Cricut® Holiday Cakes Cartridge, Cricut® Florals Embellished Cartridge

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Poppy

Other Supplies: Cardstock (white, gray, lavender, aqua, dark moss), Patterned Paper (green polka dot, pink floral), Ribbon, Mini safety pin, Seed packets, Creamy Brown chalk ink, Corner rounder, 1/16″ hole punch, Adhesive, Foam squares

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Four Seasons Framed Artwork

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut® Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine, Cricut Craft Room^® Design Software

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut® Serenade Solutions Cartridge, Cricut Noah’s ABC Animals Cartridge, Cricut Craft Room® Basics Exclusive

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Poppy

Other Supplies: Cardstock (light cream smooth, cream textured, kraft, dark brown, pink, soft red, soft orange, moss, aqua), Patterned Paper (green/cream pattern, green polka dot), Ribbon, Buttons, Mini black pearl stickers, White pearl stickers, Dark brown Embroidery floss & needle, Twine, Brown spray ink, Dark yellow spray ink, Creamy Brown chalk ink, Brown chalk ink, Paper piercer, Sewing Machine & cream thread, Edge distressor tool, White frame (with 8″ x 10″ opening), Adhesive, Foam squares

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I hope you will back tomorrow for the final installment of my Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Projects! See you then!

Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Embossing Folders – ROSA

If you saw my post on my Embossing Folders binder awhile back, you may have guessed that I have a fierce obsession with collecting these little beauties. I love a good tool that I can use over and over, and I love pattern! Inexpensive tool + pattern = my love for embossing folders! They are the perfect way to add subtle interest to a piece of cardstock. I HEART them!!!

At the end of last year Cricut asked me to create several projects for a January HSN release using Cuttlebug Folders designed by Anna Griffin. They are GORGEOUS! They are sold out on the HSN site, but you can purchase the Anna Griffin Folders on Cricut.com HERE.

I thought I would take this week to share my projects with you that I created with three of these delicious folders. The photos of the projects aren’t the greatest, but hopefully you get the idea.

Today I’ll show you the projects I created with the ROSA FOLDER. If you’d like to see the others, I will be posting them over the next couple of days.

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Anna Griffin ROSA embossing folder

Cottage Gift Box with Fence

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug Machine, Cricut Craft Room® Design Software

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut Winter Wonderland Cartridge, Cricut Spring Cottage Cartridge, Cricut Sweet Tooth Boxes Cartridge, Cricut Craft Room® Basics Exclusive

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Rosa

Other Supplies: 12″ x 24″ cutting mat, Pattern Paper (green polka dot, pink gingham, cream text), Cardstock (white, blue, soft aqua, pink, dark pink, moss), Vellum, Pearl Stickers( yellow, small white), Soft aqua mini button, Creamy Brown chalk ink, Adhesives, Foam squares

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Heart Bubble Layout

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut® Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug® Machine, Cricut Craft Room^® Design Software

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut® Plantin SchoolBook Cartridge, Cricut® Flower Shoppe Cartridge, Cricut® Sophie Cartridge, Cricut Craft Room® Exclusives, Word Bubbles

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Rosa

Other Supplies Used: Cardstock (white, bright pink, teal, orange, kraft), Patterned Paper (cream text, light blue, teal, multi-color), Journal card, Metal-rimmed tag, Buttons, Large Lt. Yellow ric rac, Twine, Embroidery floss, Brown chalk ink, Pinking shears, Paper piercer, Needle, Adhesive, Foam squares

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Wedding Shower Banner: This was a fun one to make! The background pennant is actually created with clear plastic that is embossed and dry brushed with white acrylic paint.

SUPPLIES:

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut^® Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cuttlebug^® Machine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut^® Tie the Knot Cartridge

Cuttlebug Folders Used: Cuttlebug® 5” x 7” Embossing Folder & Border, Rosa

Other Supplies: Cricut® Deep Cut Blade Housing, Clear Presentation Covers, White gesso or acrylic paint, paper towels, Cardstock (white, aqua, green gray), Teal pearl stickers, 1/8″ eyelets, Eyelet setting tool, 1/8″ hole punch, Creamy Brown chalk ink, Adhesive, Foam squares

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See you again soon!