I know what this means. Do you?
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Master Forger Coloring Challenge
Guest Designer: Brenda
I must admit that I was stumped with this challenge. I am NOT a stamper and have never attempted any type of coloring. At first I was trying to figure out how I could take the easy way out, but then I realized that this was supposed to be a challenge. So I took one of my favorite background stamps, a circle pattern, and stamped it at the top right and bottom left of my layout. Then I colored it in with a blue colored pencil. And if I'm being honest, I'm kind of fond of how it turned out!
I hope we have inspired you to be a kid again and color something!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Challenge #3: Coloring Challenge
I have always loved to color! I still get excited when I buy a brand new box of crayons. Crayola, of course, and the bigger the box, the better! I have expanded my love of coloring a bit to include Copics, chalk, watercolors and other fun sparkely things.
Challenge #3: Coloring Challenge: Copics, colored pencils, chalk, water colors....show me some mad coloring skills on your project!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
I Spy....Stacey and Helen!
**Check out her homeade embellishments!
**She posted a great Valentine Mini Album!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
February Card Sketch!
I found an intriguing sketch for us this month...
As soon as I saw this sketch, I was struck with how interesting it would be to stamp the same scene on all three cards and layer them so it looked like one paper. Hmmmm...I wonder if I can pull that off?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Master Forgers Doily Challenge!
Guest Designer: Brenda Smith
I decided to go in a different direction for today's challenge by creating a cover for a Fancy Pants brag book album. I actually used the negative of a doily on this project by laying an 8" doily on a piece of white cardstock and misting. Then I built on top of the misted cardstock with other pieces from my kit. My intention for this album is to document the every day so I thought this "Fresh Memories" sticker from Pebbles was appropriate. I hope to show you the beginnings of this album in the next week or so.
**Margie also created a digi layout for this challenge, too!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
February Challenge #2: Doiley Challenge
Let's jump right into our next challenge!
Challenge #2: Doiley Challenge! Glue it, punch it, stamp it, but use it on a project! Let's see how many uses we can find for doileys!
Looking for a bit of inspiration?
Challenge #2: Doiley Challenge! Glue it, punch it, stamp it, but use it on a project! Let's see how many uses we can find for doileys!
Looking for a bit of inspiration?
So what doily craftiness will you come up with? I can't wait to see!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Fun Project: Rainbow Mini Album!
Our Indiana winter has been strange to say the least. Hardly any snow...up and down temperatures and very grey skies.
I am ready for some sun and color, aren't you? To tide me over until spring, I found this adorable mini album from Amy Bell.
I am ready for some sun and color, aren't you? To tide me over until spring, I found this adorable mini album from Amy Bell.
Head over to her blog to take a closer look and get some details...Positively Splendid.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Organize This: Week 4
Head over to My Love Affair with the Label Maker to read her entire post about organizing paper. I am pretty lucky in this area because I tackled it a LONG time ago. My storage has changed over the years, but my categories have not.
Here is how I organize my paper:
Cardstock: By Color (I have a specific order that I use for all of my supplies)
**Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black, Grey, White, Cream, Brown
Patterned Paper:
1. Random PP is sorted by my Color Order System
2. Paper from Manufacturers is sorted by the Manufacturer (I usually buy stacks/kits and just keep them together)
3. I do keep some of my paper sorted by themes:
**nature, boyish, typography, Christmas, school, fall, Halloween, Valentines
When I first started thisobsession hobby, I started out with Iris cases. This was easy to maintain when I just had baby themed supplies.
Here is how I organize my paper:
Cardstock: By Color (I have a specific order that I use for all of my supplies)
**Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black, Grey, White, Cream, Brown
Patterned Paper:
1. Random PP is sorted by my Color Order System
2. Paper from Manufacturers is sorted by the Manufacturer (I usually buy stacks/kits and just keep them together)
3. I do keep some of my paper sorted by themes:
**nature, boyish, typography, Christmas, school, fall, Halloween, Valentines
When I first started this
As I got more paper, I moved on to Cropper Hoppers. I liked that I could easily flip through my growing stash to find what I needed. I loved the dividers, too, so I could begin a sorting process.
The more my stash grew, the more Cropper Hoppers I collected and the less places I could find to keep them. LOL They get pretty heavy with lots of paper in them.
I was very fortunate to move onto this:
I can't imagine having my paper any other way. It is right above my desk and SO convenient! Everything has a slot and I always know what I have. I do use one Cropper Hopper for my MME paper stacks...they come with ALOT of paper and it is easier to flip with them standing up. I also use a second C.H. for my scraps until I utilize them, but you will have to hear about that another week!
So how do you store your paper? Pictures please!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Come Window Shop with Me...
Are you ready for this? I mean hold onto your wallet really ready? We are just WINDOW shopping today. Don't blame me if it ends up costing you a bit of cash.
**How amazing is this! And I don't dare put up the price because I don't want anyone to feel sad. LOL
**These are really beautiful! They would be a show stopper all on their own!
**Ummmm...HELLO! Brillliant!
**Really, you might as well bookmark this one...really amazing products!
Do you have any great new finds YOU want to share?
Friday, February 17, 2012
Lisa's Love Notes Page Kit
I love that Lisa picked this awesome sketch first and then planned her page kit around it.
Is this not the prettiest thing ever?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
February Photo Inspiration
Since we have a short month this month, I thought it would be nice to bump up the photo inspiration so we don't lose it altogether.
I really love this photo...it is so woodsy and the colors are gorgeous!
I really love this photo...it is so woodsy and the colors are gorgeous!
So does this get you thinking? Hmmmm....feathers might be a fun touch in a project, too!
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