My Favorite Things

Just a quick share today. This is a layout I made using some of my favorite Jillibean Soup Collection Macho Nacho and a mix of some other bits & pieces from my Jillibean Soup savings stash. I have a drawer for each of my favorite paper manufacturers that I store my scraps in to use on other projects. I always go through these drawers before I start cutting into a full sheet of paper!!!

The photos on this layout are from this past summer when I went to visit my Dad.  He took me fishing, which is one of my favorite things to do!  While we were fishing I was drinking a Dr. Pepper, so of course I had to have a photo to capture the moment.  I was doing two of my favorite things at the same time!!! How awesome is that?!


I created the little banner piece by fussy cutting an image from the Macho Nacho Bite Sized Bits piece and placed it on a piece of red polka dot paper to help it stand out more.  I then added some pen doodling with a metal ruler along the edges.



That's all for today folks! Thanks for stopping by!

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Creative Scrappers Volume 2

I just wanted to share with you that Kristine Davidson, owner of Creative Scrappers, is excited to announce that her second Sketchbook is in the process of being created! The publishing date is scheduled for March 5th and will be available for purchase shortly after that date.

Her first sketch book, Creating with Sketches, has been a wonderful go-to source for me since it's release last year and I know this one will be the same! Below you will find all of the wonderful details.  I hope you will consider ordering this for all of your scrapbooking needs!

Time to Preorder Your Copy of Volume 2

If you are interested in a printed version, and want your copy prior to being release to the public, now is your time to preorder!
With a preorder you will SAVE 10% off the Cover price, and get your copy as soon as it arrives from the printers! ALSO, as an added BONUS you get a digital Copy FREE!!! 
This sketchbook will have 125 NEW Never Before seen sketches, 55 International Designers, and of course so many Creative Possibilities.
Sketches include Single Pages 12x12, Double Pages, Project Life, 8.5 x 11 and of course so much more!  

PREORDERS will take place Feb 15 to March 1 2013
(Immediate payment is required)
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Bella Blvd Newsletter & Me

Bella Blvd's February Newsletter is now available! Have you checked it out yet? I am happy to share that I have two layouts in the newsletter and that I am being featured as one of their Bella's Of The Ball! Make sure you check it out HERE!!!


For my first layout I used the Birthday Girl collection. I was so very happy, excited and surprised on my birthday this year thanks to my husband throwing me a small surprise birthday party! I think those feeling came across as I scrapped this layout with the fun sunburst background and title work!


The presents were fussy cut from the Cute Cuts paper and mounted to chipboard for stability. The top two presents were then attached to the layout with double sided foam tape for more dimension!



One fun detail...all the stitching is fake! What's a girl to do when she doesn't have green thread?!  To create the "faux" stitching I used a paper piercer to poke holes around the edge. I then connected the dots using a green marker.  I repeated the same technique for the white thread using a white gel pen.


My second layout features the Kiss Me collection with a twist! I used it to scrapbook about something I love to eat... Mexican food!!! In this layout I was making stuffed Poblanos! Here is a link to the recipe for Stuffed Poblano Peppers by Linsday at The Cottage Home. They are seriously yummy!!!
To create the layout, I cut the large pink heart shape using my Silhouette Cameo. I then layered it onto the blue patterned paper and trimmed around it with scissor to create the scallop shape. Once this was completed, I used a hole punch in each of the scallops to give it a more lacey feeling. 



I used this pink tag for hidden journaling so that I could include the recipe on my layout.


Thank you so much for your visit and your comments!!!

   
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Tea Dyed Doilies Tutorial | Bo Bunny

Hi all! As I mentioned yesterday, I created a tutorial for the Bo Bunny blog. In case you didn't see it on the Bo Bunny blog yesterday, I thought I would share the Doily Tutorial on my blog today. I used a combination of Ranger Distress Stains to create a wonderful vintage, tea dyed look on the new Bo Bunny Doilies. Also, they are having a giveaway for a one year subscription to Scrapbook Trends just for becoming a follower and leaving a comment on the blog post HERE. Make sure you hop over there and check it out!!!

 The supplies you will need are Bo Bunny Doilies, Ranger Distress Stain in Picket Fence, Vintage Photo and Old Paper. You will also need a craft mat, spray water bottle and a heat tool.


Begin by dabbing the ink onto your craft mat.


Then spritz it with water using your spray bottle.


Take your finger and run it through the ink to mix it all together.



Take your doily and mist it lightly with water.


Next drag your doily through the ink.


The doily will be rather wet.


Use your heat tool to dry the doily.


Drag and smoosh your doily into the remaining ink on your craft mat.


Dry the doily again.


Add more ink to your mat. Do not use Picket Fence or water this time.


Drag your doily through the ink again.


Dry it again. Now you have your distressed tea/coffee stained doily.

And here is the layout I used my doily on...



I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! If you have any questions, just ask!


    
 
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Prairie Chic & Distressed Doilies | Bo Bunny

Happy Tuesday all! Today is Technique Tuesday on the Bo Bunny blog. I am sharing a tutorial on how I distressed the new Bo Bunny Doilies to give them a more vintage, almost tea dyed look. Of course they are gorgeous as they are, but I wanted them to blend more into my layout. The technique I am sharing can be altered by using different colors of ink to help customize them even more. 


I used the new Prairie Chic collection for this layout and added a bit of distressing and machine stitching. 


I also used the 12 x 12 chipboard, combo stickers and various Blossoms to decorate the page.




Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the tutorial over on the Bo Bunny blog!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Calico, Flea Market Finds, Garden, Laundry, Wanderlust/Prairie Chic
Chipboard: 12 x 12 Prairie Chic
Stickers: Combo Sticker Prairie Chic
Blossoms: Blush Dahlia, Blush Zinnia, Blush Bouquet
Essentials: 8.5 inch Doilies

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