Friday, November 30, 2012

ScrapMuch? Card Class - Stained Glass

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing another card that I created for a recent card class at the really fabulous ScrapMuch? Fall weekend retreat!

This is a stain-glassed window themed card.  I added a flower with a pearl and some sweet white ribbon for some elegance!
 
Thanks for visiting!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

ScrapMuch? Card Class - A Sunny Day!

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing another card that I created for a recent card class at the really fabulous ScrapMuch? Fall weekend retreat!

This card had lots of details ... and a really fun pocket idea!  it was the first card that I made like this ... and I definitely think I will be doing this again sometime soon!

 Thanks for visiting!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

ScrapMuch? Card Class - A puzzle of Hexagons!

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing another card that I created for a recent card class at the really fabulous ScrapMuch? Fall weekend retreat!

I bought a new hexagon die ... and I love how easy it was to create with!

 
Thanks for visiting!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A cute little daisy...

Hello there!
 
Today I'm sharing a simple but cute card made with some fun paper and a cute little daisy cut out!
 
 
As you can see, I added the yellow button to the flower to create some dimension and texture!
 
 
Thanks for popping in today!

Monday, November 26, 2012

LGS Reveal - Muir Memories


Hello all --- this is post #2 today ... please scroll down for my Made Especially for You posting!


It's Monday ... and you know what that means ... It's Lets Get Sketchy Reveal time!!!!

This week you are being challenged to create a layout based on the following lovely sketch:

 

And this is my take on the sketch!

 
I love thte colours in this collection ... what a lovely teal!
 
 
I used a few straight pins and a button as an easy way to dress up the centre of this flower.
 
 

Don't forget to head on over to Lets Get Sketchy to see what amazing layouts the other Lets Get Sketchy team members have created!

Thanks for checking in!

MEFY Reveal - Up in the clouds!


Hello my friends!
Happy Monday

Welcome to this week's Made Especially For You designer reveal!

The challenge this week is sponsored by Meljen's Designs ... and we have been challenged to create a shaped card! (ie: not a square or a rectangle :)
 
I created a shaped card for a recent ScrapMuch? card class ... so I thought this would be the perfect time to share it with you!
 
 
I love the simplicity of this card ... I will admit that it took me a bunch of times before I was able to stamp the sentiment cleanly ... but eventually I did it! 
 
I love the cute banner and the sweet little die cut airplane!
 
 
 

Made Especially For You blog to see the rest of the design team creations and to play along yourself!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Dream Big!


Hello!
 
Today I'm sharing a "dreamy" card with lots of fun coloured clouds!
 
 
I used a white brad to add a subtle embellishment to the cardstock cut-out cloud!
 
 
Thanks for stopping by today!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Made with love ...

Hello there!
 
Today I'm sharing a cute card made with lots of texture and various elements!
 
 
I really love the little bit extra that these cute little clothespins add ... so fun!
 
 
Thanks for stopping by today!

Friday, November 23, 2012

Happy Birthday (to me)! :)

Hello there!
 
Today (in honour of my birthday :), I am sharing a birthday card that I created for a card class at the recent oh so amazing ScrapMuch? fall retreat!
 
 
 
Thanks and have a good day --- I know I will!
 
 

Thursday, November 22, 2012

ScrapMuch? Notebook Class - Part 3 of 3

Hello there!
 
Today I am sharing the final pages of the notebook that I designed for the ScrapMuch? class that was held during their recent and completely incredible fall retreat!

I created lots of dividers to add organization and colour ... this is a lovely transparent divider ... the flowers are actually "fuzzy" ... I love it!


And another pocket page ... perfect storage spot!


And the inside of the back cover ... I love this colour!


And the back cover.  This was kept simple ... as the cover has dimension, it is important that the back is nice and flat so that it is easy to write throughout! 


Thanks for checking in!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

ScrapMuch? Notebook Class - Part 2 of 3

Hello All!

Today I am sharing some more of the notebook that I designed for the ScrapMuch? class that was held during their recent and amazing fall retreat!

I created a lot of simple tabbed dividers ... with lots of space for people to add their own fun photos!

I kept a common theme throughout by using lots of pennants/banners ... they are easy to create and I love how they look!


This page has a pocket sewn in ... the perfect addition to any notebook!


Thanks for checking in!
Check in tomorrow to see the rest of the notebook!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

ScrapMuch? Notebook Class - Part 1 of 3

Hello All!
 
Today I am sharing the first bits of the notebook that I designed for the ScrapMuch? class that was held during their recent (and oh so awesome) fall retreat!

Today I'm going to share the cover page and first "divider" page in the notebook.

I chose a fun patterned piece of paper to embellish the front (this came completely nude).  I also used "inked" natural chipboard Thickers to create my title.


Cutting out the leaves with an Exacto knife took a bit of effort ... but I like how it turned out!
 
 

Thanks for checking in!  Be sure to check in tomorrow for a glimpse of a few more pages of this notebook!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Sweet butterfly!

Hello there!
 
Today I'm sharing a card that I think is super "sweet".  I love the barn board background paper ... so rustic!
 
 
The canvas butterfly was free-handed to match the butterfly paper punch that I used for the inner butterfly ... I love how the layering turned out!
 
 
Thanks for stopping in today ... I hope you've been inspired!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Thanks a bunch of flowers!

Hello friends!
 
Today I'm sharing a colourful thank you card!
 
 
I love the bright pinks on this card ... especially this lovely flower!
 
 
Thanks for stopping in today!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Many thanks with some eyelets ...

Hello there!
 
Today I'm sharing a fun but simple card showcasing some pennants, twine and eyelets!
 
 
I love the earthy feel of this twine ... a nice and simple, but effective accent!
 
 
Thanks for stopping by today!

Friday, November 16, 2012

ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday Reveal - Card Sketch Time!


Happy Friday!

Yeah! Time for another ScrapMuch? Sketch-Y Friday reveal!!!!

Check out ScrapMuch? for the challenge details ... basically you have the rest of November to play along and if you enter 2 challenges this month --- you'll be entered in a random drawing for an awesome scrappy prize!!

This week's sketch is another oh so wonderful card sketch by the talented Laura Whitaker.  Don't forget ... you can easily change this into a layout sketch if you would like!
 
 
And this is my take on the sketch!


 
I really enjoyed creating this multi-colour pennant ... I did a little bit of a mirror image here for this sketch ... by putting the "flower" changed into "button" on the right side instead of left ... I love seeing where a sketch can take me!
 
 

Thanks for checking in today!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

ScrapFit Colour Inspiration Blog Hop Time! (+ a chance to win a prize from the Scrapping Actuary)



Welcome to the ScrapFIT Color Inspiration Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here from Aimee’s blog. If you’ve gotten lost somewhere along the way, begin HERE at the ScrapFIT blog.

We hope you’re enjoying visiting the FITGirls’ blogs and seeing all of the beautiful fall-colored cards. All of our cards are based on this lovely colour palate!


I had some fun with my card ... and actually created a pennant shaped card!!
Here's a challenge all on its own ... see if you can pick out my card in the collage at the top of the post... lol


I love this sentiment and how fun it is ... I popped up the "100% nuts" and acorn top to add some dimension . . .


Some twine and pearls add a nice extra touch with some additional texture!

Now … in order to be eligible to win a prize, you will need to collect a secret word from each blog … you will then need to leave a comment on each blog and then send the unscrambled sentence to Missy at missy@whiddendesign.comThe deadline to complete the blog hop is November 19th @ 8pm EST.

My secret word is so secret that you will never guess what it is!!!

What is the prize for hopping along with us? One lucky girl will win a $20 gift certificate to the Paper Issues store!
Don't forget to leave a comment ... plus the Scrapping Actuary (yes, that's me!!!) will be awarding an extra prize (ANOTHER $20 gift certificate to the Paper Issues Store!)  to anyone that becomes (or is already) a follower of my blog!!  Just make sure to use the catch phrase "Pick Me!" in your comment!


Now head on over to Shannon's blog to collect your next word!

Here is the order of the Hop:
Aimee
Eileen <---- you are here!!!
Shannon
Ann-Katrin
Lanette
Now get hopping!!!

Oooh ... and don't forget that you have until November 30th to head on over to the ScrapFIT Blog and participate in the colour challenge yourself!  They are giving away the following amazing FitKit prize from Paper Issues to one lucky challenge winner!


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

ScrapMuch? Card Class - Jar Full of Love

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing another card that I created for a recent card class at the really fabulous ScrapMuch? Fall weekend retreat!

I love the jar full of hearts on this one!

 
Thanks for visiting!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

ScrapMuch? Card Class --- Into the forest ...

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing a card that I created for a recent card class at the really fabulous ScrapMuch? Fall weekend retreat!
 
 
I had lots of fun playing with my new tree/forest die ... I cut out my own green cirles and popped them up over the base die cut to add some extra dimension!
 
  
Thanks for visiting!
 

Monday, November 12, 2012

LGS Reveal - Life is Good


Hello all --- this is post #2 today ... please scroll down for my Made Especially for You posting!


It's Monday ... and you know what that means ... It's Lets Get Sketchy Reveal time!!!!

This week you are being challenged to create a layout based on the following lovely sketch:


And this is my take on the sketch!

 
This is another page for my mini album that I am creating to document my trip to San Francisco earlier this year!
 
 
I even chose to add a second page to his layout ... I kept it simple and continued with the circle chipboard accents to tie the pages together!
 

 
Don't forget to head on over to Lets Get Sketchy to see what amazing layouts the other Lets Get Sketchy team members have created!

Thanks for checking in!

MEFY Reveal - Monkeying Around . . .


Hello my friends!
Happy Monday

Welcome to this week's Made Especially For You designer reveal!

The challenge this week is sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps ... and we have been challenged to create a card using the following sketch.


And this is my take on the sketch:
 
 
I had fun with this cute monkey ... it isn't the easiest to tell from the pictures ... but I used pop dots to add dimension ... including his cute little belly!

 

Don't forget to head over to the Made Especially For You blog to see the rest of the design team creations and to play along yourself!