Adore You

Today, I have a layout on the SRM Stickers blog.  These photos were taken on our spring break trip to Florida. Daphne had absolutely no fear of the water and kept jumping in over and over - irrespective of whether she had a life jacket on or not.  It sure kept everyone on their toes.  I just love these photos of her with my Mom. They both had a ball.

Supplies:  Paper (Lily Bee), Tag (Pink Paislee), Die Cut (heidi Swapp), Buttons (Purple Pumpkin), Stickers (SRM Stickers), Cardstock (Bazzill), Buttons (Rusty Pickle), Tab Punch (Jenni Bowlin)

I think my favourite sticker on this one is the faux zigzag stitch across the top.  You can find one of these borders in each of the border sticker sets.  I use them often!

Be sure to check out the SRM Stickers blog for more fun sticker projects!  Thanks so much for visiting.

Today I am 2

You would think I had three birthdays this month with all the projects I've been doing.  The only birthday in our house in March is my own!!  I guess I just got behind and on a roll once I started.  Check this page out.  You may remember the photo on my blog last month.

"Today I am 2"

Supplies:  Paper (My Mind's Eye), Stickers (SRM Stickers & Pink Paislee), Flowers (Purple Pumpkin & Prima), Folders (Kaisercrafts),  Tag (Elle's Studio), Misc. Buttons

This burlap (or hessian as they call it) lollipop flower is one by Purple Pumpkin.  I just love all the different textures they use on them.  Earlier this month, I posted a page using one made of vinyl and canvas.  So fun!

You might also  notice the zigzag stitch around the border.  That is a sticker by SRM Stickers.  I love how quick and easy it was to create the stitched look with that one. 

I'll leave you with that for today.  Have a wonderful Thursday!

It's your birthday and it's all about YOU!

The title of this page suits my philosophy on birthdays perfectly.  On your birthday, it's all about YOU!  Thanks to pinterest, I get all kinds of different ideas on how to make that happen.  This page highlights one of those ideas.  We covered the ceiling over Julia's bed with balloons on her fourth birthday.  Even though many of them fell by morning, the effect was the same. She woke up in a sea of ballons and she was absolutely thrilled.  We got a request to have the same done for Callie when her birthday came.

  Supplies:  Paper (My Mind's Eye), Stickers (SRM Stickers), Die cut (Jenni Bowlin), Buttons/Flower (Purple Pumpkin) Twine (The Twinery)

We had a "Princess for  Day" theme for the birthday party so the day was filled with all things girly and pink.  These Purple Pumpkin embellishments suit the theme perfectly.

There are a number of SRM Stickers on the page.  They really do have a sticker for every occasion.  I love that because they are clear, I can use them on most any surface including photos.

I'll leave you with that for today. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Grammie & Me

I made this page for the Purple Pumpkin blog today.  I just love the colours of this Amy Tangerine line.  What a fun line to work with and well the photo is pretty special, too.

"Grammie & Me"

Supplies:  Paper (American Crafts), Lollipop Flower (Purple Pumpkin Crafts), Letters (Basic Grey & Prima), Trim (Websters), Sticker (SRM Stickers), Transparency (Simple Stories), Film Strip Ribbon (Tim Holtz), Tape (Pink Paislee), Die Cut (Jenni Bowlin Studios), Tag (Maya Roads)

This awesome Purple Pumpkin lollipop flower is a mix of canvas and vinyl.  I just love the book print paper layer on this one with the mix of textures.  So fun and easy to work with.

Look for more projects with this paper line real soon.  In the meantime, check back tomorrow as I will have a post up on the SRM Stickers blog.

Have a fantastic Monday!!


P.S.  Don't forget to get your sketch entries in for the monthly challenge on the Purple Pumpkin blog.  FANTASTIC prizes given out - one for the best entry and a second for a random prize drawing.


P.S.S.  The Design Team Call is up on the Purple Pumpkin blog as of this morning.  Get your entries in.  Call closes April 5th.

Just Like Mom

Happy March!  Being the first day of the month, a new sketch challenge is posted on the Purple Pumpkin blog and here is my take.  I think this is my most favourite photo of my youngest daughter.  She was playing with a bag of beads when just now she came out all decked out like this.  I couldn't help but snap a photo.

"Just Like Mom"

Supplies:  Paper (Bo Bunny & Pink Paislee), Flowers (Prima), Buttons & Doily (Purple Pumpkin), Trim (Websters), Pin (Jillibean Soup), Calendar Spot (Elle's Studio), Bling (Zva Creative), Letters (Prima, Websters Pages)

I just love the texture the fabric gives to the buttons. 

Make sure you get your entries in.  You have until March 31st.

Thanks so much for visiting!

2012 Calendar

SRM has the neatest calendar line so I decided to jump right in and complete one for the 2012 year.  This particular calendar is size 8x8. 

Supplies:  Calendar & Clear Stickers (SRM Stickers), Paper & Stickers (Echo Park), Felt Flower (Purple Pumpkin Crafts)

I love how this handmade lollipop flower by Purple Pumpkin Crafts takes a regular sun sticker and gives it all kinds of pizazz.

All the stickers you see throughout are by SRM as well - from the numbers and months to all the little phrases, snowflakes and birthday stickers.  There is a sticker for every thought and occasion available for these calendars.

Stay tuned the last week of every month for the latest update in the calendar project.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Wishing you a day filled with LOVE

Happy Valentine's Day!  The album I have to share today is a "card" I made for my husband.  Valentine's Day ranks up there among my favourite days of the year.

Supplies:  Album (Magistical Memories), Paper & Stickers (Echo Park), Clear Stickers (SRM Stickers), Panda Button (Purple Pumpkin), Spinner (Little Yellow Bicycle), Twine (The Twinery), Button (Jenni Bowlin Studios), Trims (Prima)

This project is also on the Purple Pumpkin blog today.  I used a cute little pink panda button to decorate the spinner even further.  Although this isn't specifically themed for Valentine's Day, the pink and black work perfectly here.

The book also showcases a variety of SRM's clear Valentine's Day themed stickers.  Take a look at this page.

I sprayed the chipboard pages of the book in white.  Each side got two coats.  As I've mentioned in the past, my favourite way to cover chipboard is to spray paint it. 

Once dry, I covered the hearts in a series of sentiment stickers, like the ones above, to create the illusion of patterned paper.  I trimmed the excess and adhered some lace around the perimeter.  Quick and easy.  I like that.

Here are a few more random photos from the album/card.

There you have it, my three page album.  I call it a card.  Thanks so much for visiting.  I hope you all have a day filled with love.

There's a Party Brewing

I've got another page from last weekend's crop to share today.  I'm thinking I'm now ready to take a break from Halloween, much to everyone's relief I'm sure.  Next up, Christmas! LOL

 

Supplies:  Paper , Chipboard (My Mind's Eye), Transparency (Fancy Pants), Bag (Scrap Within Reach), Film Strip Ribbon (Tim Holtz), Button (Purple Pumpkin), Stickers (SRM Stickers), Kraft Tag (Maya Roads)

As always I have used some of my favourite Purple Pumpkin buttons and SRM stickers.  I love the title on this one....so appropriate.

That's all for today.  Thanks so much for visiting.

EDITED TO ADD:

Look for this page in the Fall, 2012 issue of Scrapbooking & Beyond Magazine.

6th Birthday & Sketch Challenge

Happy February blogging friends.  As always, the month begins with a new sketch challenge on the Purple Pumpkin blog and here is my take using some of their adorable handmade fabric buttons.

"6th Birthday"

Supplies:  Paper (Bo Bunny), Chipboard (Technique Tuesday), Buttons (Purple Pumpkin), Kraft Tag (Maya Roads), Film Strip Ribbon (Tim Holtz), Stickers (SRM Stickers)

Check out the clear SRM Stickers I used for my title work on this page.

 What do you think of that owl??

Make sure you take some time this month and get your entry in the challenge.  As always, awesome prizes to be won.  Good Luck and thanks for visiting!



Tutu Cute

I did the ground work for this album a few months ago.  Now that my girls have a few months of ballet under their belts tutus, I decided to finish the album.  Throughout I will showcase a variety of Purple Pumpkin embellishments.

Supplies:  Paper, Chipboard, Glitter Paper & Album (Best Creation Inc.), Frames (Pink Paislee), Buttons, Tickets, Vinyl (Purple Pumpkin Crafts), Tulle (JoAnn Fabrics), Pearl Dangles (7 Gypsies), Bling (Imaginisce)

Those of you who know me well know how much I love to add dangles to my mini albums.  In addition to the pearl dangle, I attached a Purple Pumpkin vinyl tag with a music note sticker.

I really love how easy 6x6 paper packs make completing mini albums.  The mini shaped papers are fantastic.  I am a new fan of small paper sizes.

Julia's favourite part of every lesson is the courtesy.  "The courtesy is how we thank our audience."

It's been a picture heavy post today, but the photos do the talking with this one. 

Thanks so much for visiting and have a wonderful day!

10 Things I Love...

Here is a page I shared on the Purple Pumpkin blog today:

"10 Things I Love About Christmas"

Supplies:  Paper & Diecuts (SEI), 10 Things I Love Present (Little Yellow Bicycle), Twine (the Twinery), Buttons (Purple Pumpkin), Brads (Bazzill)

One of my most favourite things about Purple Pumpkin embellishments are their polka dot fabric covered buttons.  Be sure to pop on over to their blog for all kinds of fun crafty ideas.  Don't forget to get your entry in for the January Sketch Challenge either.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Sketch Challenge

Happy New Year!  Today not only marks the first day of 2012, but it also marks the beginning of a new sketch challenge on the Purple Pumpkin blog. The page I have to share has a Halloween theme.  I have yet to do my Halloween  pictures justice so be forewarned that you will see more Halloween items scattered throughout my blog posts over the next few months.

Supplies:  Paper (Little Yellow Bicycle), Flower Trim (Petaloo), Handmade Embellishments (Purple Pumpking Crafts), Border Punch (Martha Stewart Crafts), Glitter Cardstock (Best Creation Inc.), Stickers (Pink Paislee), Letters (Momenta), Chipboard (Magistical Memories)

I have been itching to create a page with these photos since Halloween. 

Take a peek at all the handmade lovelies by Purple Pumpkin.

Here is a peek at the January sketch.  I encourage all of you to give this contest a try.  You have until the end of January to get your submissions in.  Good Luck!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Moments

Would you believe that I have an appropriately themed page to share today??  It's a rarity, I know.  I usually create and post most of my Christmas work in the summer. LOL  At any rate, I wanted to post a Christmas page and holiday wish today.

Supplies:  Paper (SEI, Little Yellow Bicycle), Letters (Websters Pages), Button (Purple Pumpkin Crafts), Journaling Sprouts & Pins (Jillibean Soup), Rhinestone Word (Studio 18), Glitter Border (White Blossom)

Photos by Karyn Fillmore

Isn't that Santa just the cutest?  It's another lovely by Purple Pumpkin Crafts.

Before I sign off today, please accept my heartfelt wish for a joyous holiday season with lots of love and laughter. 

Merry Christmas!

Hello Sunshine!

OK.  So it might not be real sunny today but that isn't going to deter me from posting a fun in the sun page.  As promised, here is my second sprinkler page.

"Hello Sunshine"

Supplies:  Paper (Simple Stories), Tickets, Doily & Button (Purple Pumpkin), Chipboard (Pebbles Inc.), Cardstock: Bazzil, Border Punch (Fiskars)

Grouping tickets together like this can make a nice anchor for an embellishment cluster of Purple Pumpkin goodies.  By stitching the tickets in place, the ends can curl up ever so slightly since they are not glued down.  I love adding these little bits of texture to my pages.

Make sure you come back on Thursday for some holiday themed hairbands.

Thanks so much for visiting.

Sprinkler 101

In keeping with the summer theme as of late, I have a few more fun summer pages to share over the next little while.  Today's page is all about learning how a sprinkler works. 

"Sprinkler 101"

Supplies:  Paper (Simple Stories), Chipboard (Pebbles Inc. & Maya Road), Fabric Button (Purple Pumpkin), Acrylic Word (Fancy Pants), Journaling Sprout (Jillibean Soup), Letters (Basic Grey), Twine (The Twinery)

I just love these photos and Simple Stories is a company I've been keeping my eye on lately and am pleased to have finally gotten some of their lines.

I'll leave you with that for today.  Look for another sprinkler page next week.  Until then, have a wonderful weekend!