..:: lake life ::..

Hi Friends! I am up on The Cut Shoppe Blog today with a TN layout using the Campfire Stories cut file. Here is a look at my project:

Here is a look at the full cut file:

I used just the circle "lake life" part of this file and backed it with a pink patterned paper from Maggie Holmes Sunny Days collection. I also added a green heart sticker from the cardstock sticker sheet in the same collection.

I used papers mostly from the 6x8 paper pad because I like the smaller patterns for the TN size. 

I typed my journaling directly on the white card stock background using my type writer. I added a few more stickers to complete the layout.  Here are a few more close ups. 

I made a video of my process if that is something that suits your fancy!  

Thank you so much for stopping by -- see you again soon! XO o.g.

..:: be bold and brave ::..

Hi Friends! I am up on the {a flair for buttons} blog and my You Tube channel with this layout using flair from my favorite shop and the May 2019 Clique Kit Great Expectations. This flair is from the Brave Soul Flair set. Here is a look at my mini book.

I used a Paige Evans cut file called 1 Piece of Paper Mini Album. I added gesso and then color using mostly Shimmerz sprays. Finally, I added papers and embellishments mostly from Crate Paper's All Heart collection -- that is in the Great Expectations kit.  Here are a few more close ups.

I used stickers and die cuts from the kit (All Heart collection) as well. This was so fun to put together.

I made a few tags from the papers using my Big Shot. Some of the tags are peeking out of the book. I love that!

I have a full process video and a quick flip through (which includes a close ups of each page) on my You Tube channel if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thanks for stopping by -- see you again soon!

..:: shine ::..

Hi friends! Today I'm up on The Cut Shoppe blog with a layout I made using the Flower Garden cut file. Here is a look at the layout:

I cut the file with with card stock and then I  backed it with papers from Cocoa Vanilla Studios Happiness collection.

I added  couple pieces of flair from {a flair for buttons}, and some fussy cut butterflies. I also fussy cut a bunch of itsy bitsy flowers from the flower paper. The flair I used is from the Watercolor Patterns Flair Set.

For the title I used these acrylic pieces from Elle's Studio that match this collection perfectly!

I made a video of my process, if that's something that suits your fancy!

See you again soon!  XO o.g.

..:: flower child ::..

Happy interNational Scrapbooking Day!  I will have two new layouts and videos up today with a challenge for each!  Let's get started!  The first is a layout I did as part of the design team at The Cut Shoppe. Here is my layout:

I am using one of the four free cut files the Cut Shoppe is giving away today. The one I am using is called Fabulous Floral. There are so many things going on today over at The Cut Shoppe Scrap Spot on FB, you can check them out here. (My challenge will be tomorrow)! Here is the file: 

Here are all of them!

I am using a bunch of lovely papers and embellishments from Cocoa Vanilla Studios's Happiness collection -- which are in the iNSD Clique Kit (Limited Edition).  Here are a few close ups:

I love these colors and they match my daughter's shirt! 😀 Such a lovely cut file!  I also made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy!

Here is a discount code for you, too!

Thanks for stopping by!  See you later today with another post and another video! XO o.g.

..:: dramatically ::..

Hi friends! I am hosting a challenge over in The Cut Shoppe Scrap Spot on facebook. This month we are "thinking spring" and using a cut file that reminds us of the elusive spring. :-) See details at the link. Here is my layout using the Oodles of Doodles cut file!

Here is a look at the cut file:

And here are a few close ups:

I used papers and embellishments from PinkFresh Studio's Everyday Musings collection.

I also made a video of my process if that suits your fancy!

Thanks for stopping by!  See you again soon! XO o.g.

..:: beautiful señorita ::..

Hi! I have a new video up on my You Tube channel using the 2019 February Clique Kit!  I really love how it turned out!

This kit is full of Cocoa Vanilla Studio, and I simply love it! 

I used the January cut file available to subscribers here, and I backed it with all of the lovely papers!

I love all the little flowers!!!

I made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thanks for stopping by! XO o.g.

..:: younique ::..

Hi friends!  I am up on The Cut Shoppe blog today with this layout using a new cut file called Pretty as a Peacock.

Here's a look a the cut file:

I cut the file using white card stock.  Then, in the Silhouette software I did a "release compound path" witch allowed me to move the pieces around or delete portions of the file.  I did a second cut but this time I only cut the inside of the feathers, and I used two different pattern papers. I glued the inside feathers right down to the background paper, but I used foam to pop up the white card stock.

The inside of the feathers are my favorite part.....except I also really like the body of the peacock!!!

Who know I would use that peacock paper?  It was perfect for his body don't you think??

I added a few phrase stickers from Tim Holtz that talk about being beautiful, different, and creative.  Unique. 😀

I bit of tangled thread placed for extra pops of color and called it done!  I made a video of my process if that suits your fancy!

Thanks for stopping by! XO o.g.

..:: hey guys ? ::..

Hi! I am up on The Cut Shoppe blog today with a layout using the pretty Flower Power 12x12 background cut file. This is a photo of my daughter in the hotel swimming pool -- one of her favorite things ever.  And my story is all about her obsession. Here is a look at the layout:

Here is the cut file:

For this layout I am using mostly items from Amy Tangerine's Sunshine & Good Times collection (from a while ago)!  I love it when I get to use up some of my stash.   I actually used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the file twice -- once I cut it as is for the white card stock. Then I used my Silhouette software to take out all of the middle parts so it would just cut the outside of the flowers -- this made it super easy to back it! Here's are a few close ups:

I started out with a white card stock background. I thought I might put some mixed media behind the area where the photos is --- and then I got carried away. :-)  I ended up with a full mixed media background behind the files. I used several sprays from Shimmerz Paints and a couple distress inks by Ranger Inks.  I used some foam to pop the whole cut file.

I fussy cut some butterflies and added some flair and tangled thread for the win! The flair is from the Watercolor Hearts and Flowers flair set available at the {a flair for buttons} etsy store. I also made a video of my process, if that suits your fancy!

Thanks for stopping by! XO o.g.