Scientists at Work - Stick it Down

It's time for a new double page sketch challenge over at Stick it Down.  

And here is my take on it using my January Main Kit from My Creative Scrapbook.

Supplies:

Basic Grey - Vivienne

Jillibean Soup - corrugated alpha

Be sure to stop by the Stick it Down blog to see what the other talented ladies have come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!!

A Be'witch'ing Halloween - Stick it Down

Time to share my take on this month's Stick it Down double sketch by Shelby.

And my take...

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup - Monster Stew

American Crafts - Thickers

Thanks for stopping by!!

RFTC '08 - Stick it Down

It's time for a fabulous new double page sketch over at Stick it Down.

And my take on it.  I added more pictures to suit my needs!  

Supplies:

My Mind's Eye - Now and Then (Dorothy)

Bazzill cardstock

Jillibean Soup - corrugated alphas

Stampin' Up! - Pear Pizzazz Chevron Ribbon

Miscellaneous washi tape

Pop on over to the SID blog to see the rest of the team's creations based on this sketch!!  Play along and link up your take too!  I'd love to see what you do with the sketch!

Thanks for stopping by!

We Are Better Together - Stick it Down

It's time for the Double Page team to offer up a challenge over at Stick it Down!

Here is this month's fantastic sketch by Shelby...

And here is my take on it....

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup - Cold Avocado Soup

Bazzill cardstock

Be sure to pop by the Stick it Down blog to see what the rest of the team has come up with!!  And I would love to see your take on this sketch too so link it up!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

You & Me

Good morning all!!!  Just popping in to share a layout I created over the holidays.  I love these pictures Pat took with our girl on his tablet!

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup - Cold Avocado Soup

Bazzill cardstock

My Favorite Things - Hemp Cord; Blu Raspberry Button

Thanks for stopping by!!

We Are Family - a layout

Well, Winter is here for reals!!  Not only is it cold as heck but it is a snowy freakin' wonderland out there!  Looks pretty but I don't like it.  Plus, my husband pushed me into a snowbank after I helped him shovel the driveway.  He's kind of a jerk like that!!  ;)   (Just kidding.  He's actually a good hubby but has a weird sense of humour that apparently involves me being cold and wet in the snow!!)

Anyway, I am just popping in to share a layout I recently completed.

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup - Cold Avocado Soup

Bazzill cardstock

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Party Banner)

We Are Family

December is here!!!!  That means my birthday (tomorrow to be exact) but also CHRISTMAS!!!!!  I {heart} Christmas!  I'm not ready but I am proud to say that I have actually started my shopping!  That is amazing for me!!

Anyway, just wanted to share a recent layout I created using some goodies I picked up at ScrapFest Oshawa.  I just adore the colours in this collection!

Created with the Cold Avocado Soup collection by Jillibean Soup

Prescription for Life - a layout

Just popping in on this fabulous Tuesday morning to share another recent layout I created.  I pulled out a bunch of random papers for this one.  All from Jillibean Soup.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope your week has gotten off to a good start!

Creative Scrappers #245

I have been a big fan of Creative Scrappers for quite a while now.  They have awesome sketches and such a fabulously talented team.  I 'pin' their sketch every week and swear i will get to it.  Yeah, you know how that goes.  Don't we all 'pin' with the best of intentions.

Well, this week is different.  I put that baby to use!!  I'm pretty proud of myself.  Especially because this week's sketch features a sunburst.  I know this has been trendy for a while but I have never attempted one because, well frankly because they scared me.  I thought for sure they would be complicated.  Oh no!!  Easy peasy and I love the look!!!

Okay, first up is the sketch (#245) by the fantastic Nicole Nowosad.....

And my first take on it.....

Supplies:

Monster Stew by Jillibean Soup

Bazzill Dotted Swiss cardstock

Stampin Up ribbon

button from stash

Then, just because I liked the sketch & sunburst so much, I decided to do another....

Supplies:

Oooh La La For Him by My Mind's Eye

American Crafts Thickers

miscellaneous ribbon & corrugated cardstock

Thanks for stopping by!!

Playing with Jillibean

Things have been HECTIC lately and haven't had much time to blog.  Working a lot at the moment and therefore, do not have much time for myself.  Anyway, I figured I would take a minute now before heading to work to share another recent layout.

This one was also completed for the online Christmas crop the Two Scrapbook Friends forum was hosting.  It was based on a sketch by Jayne and features two of my very favourite people ever - my parents!!!  These two are incredible parents and we are so amazingly blessed to have them!!

Here's the sketch......

And my take on it.....

Supplies:

Christmas Eve Chowder by Jillibean Soup

corrugated heart from Jillibean Soup

Miscellaneous doily & button

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The tragedy in Connecticut has been on my mind a lot since it happened.  As I am sure is the case with most everyone.  I cannot even express how sad it makes me.  So terrible and senseless.

I wanted to share this picture though because at the moment it sums things up nicely for me.

Happy Holidays

I just wanted to share another card I created with my new set from Clearly Besotted Stamps.

Supplies:

Signature Christmas by Clearly Besotted Stamps

Jillibean Soup (Christmas Eve Chowder)

The Twinery (Caribbean & Maraschino)

Papertrey Ink cardstock

Thanks for stopping by!!

A layout....

Just wanted to share another recent layout featuring my sweet little computer addict!!

Supplies:

Bo Bunny's Alyssa collection

Bazzill cardstock

Jillibean Soup corrugated alphas

My Little Shoebox letter stickers

Ribbon



Family - Jillibean Soup

Just popping in to show off another recent layout using some fabulous Jillibean Soup!  My Momma & my sisters are some of my very favourite people in the whole world!!  One sister is missing from this picture but she was there in spirit!! 

Supplies:

Christmas Eve Chowder by Jillibean Soup

Bazzill cardstock

American Crafts Thickers

MFT Die-namics (Bracket Tab Die)

Caribbean Twine from The Twinery

PTI button

Scallop border punch

Thanks for stopping by!!

Jillibean Soup Sketch Challenge

I was having a scrappy day yesterday and decided to play along in the August Sketch challenge from Jillibean Soup!  I love Jillibean's products and had a bit of a tough time deciding which to use!

Here's the sketch.....

And here is my take on it.  I pulled out an older collection (Minestrone) for this one.  Still one of my fave lines!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Happy Monday!

Yet another SOS Sketch

I sat down and enjoyed a scrappy day yesterday. It was great! I miss sitting at my table and just creating!!

One of the layouts created was based on Sketch #4 from Sisterhood of Scrap's Sketchbook.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friends are Angels

I love this sentiment and when I saw I knew it was perfect for a special friend of mine. She is someone who has been there and lifted me to my feet on a few occasions. This card is making its way to her as we speak.

The sentiment and Isabella are both from Paper Makeup Stamps. I adore these fairies!!

Look Who's Three

The challenge this week over at Turtle Soup was brought to us by Heather. She drew up a fab sketch for us to play with. I have to say though that my take on it got a little wonky. Sometimes when I sit down with a sketch I find I stick to it completely and other times (like this one) it just takes on a life of its' own. Either way, the sketch was fabulous inspiration and I am quite happy with the layout!


Here is Heather's sketch....



And here is my layout.....I am loving the Jillibean Soup goodies!!!

Everyday Memories

It's time for a new Product Highlight over at Scrapping Turtle. This month these fabulous Maya Road keychains are all 15% off. I love these things. You can do what you want with them and make them the perfect finishing touch to your projects. Check out their selection and pick some up today.

Here is my layout using a couple of the words. Both 'everyday' and 'memories' are embossed and inked. A big thanks to Vicki Boutin for introducing me to the world of embossing chipboard in a class I took with her.

Ranger Crackle Paint

Each month at Scrapping Turtle, the Design Team showcases something different as Product of the Month. For the month of October, the chosen product is Ranger Crackle Paint. I have to say that I am loving this stuff. I have used it before but usually I just slap it and on and leave it be. Well, thanks to Jennifer McGuire and her Thinking Inking series I have picked up a few more techniques! It is so simple to use and looks awesome!!

First up is my card. I smeared some of the 'antique linen' Crackle Paint on cardstock and then once dry I went in with my 'walnut stain' Distress Ink to darken up the crackle. Once it was all dry I used my QK to cut out the heart ribbon slide.

And a close-up...

This card is making its' way to Diana as a great big Thank You for sending me some goodies!! Check out her store - Magnolia-licious - for all of your Tilda & Edwin needs!

I was having so much fun that I decided to do a layout as well. I painted a raw chipboard flourish with 'fired brick' Crackle Paint and once dry I again used my 'walnut stain' Distress Ink to enhance the crackle.

And a close-up....

Check out the Turtle blog to see what the rest of the team has come up with!!

Happy Birthday Dee!!

I am super excited that Regs asked me to play along in Dee's Birthday Blog Tour!

Enjoy the trip Dee. It's all about you today girl!!

Here is my card that is in the mail to Dee as we speak!

I used the super fab Cupcakeabella from Stamping Bella and based the card on this sketch from the Mojo Monday blog.

Wanna see some more yummy Loonie birthday goodness?? Check out the following blogs...

Loonie Ladies

Regan

Dee

Maria

Jewels

Charlene

Wendy

This week's guest Loonies

Rosanne

Avril

Tracey (me)

Sue

Steph

Pam

Donelda

Deb

Ashley