Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"Laugh" layout

Hey Yall,

This is one colorful layout! I wanted to use all the photos to make a "slide show" type layout....this is how it came out!

Background paper - Recollection (its shimmery)
Pattern paper - Doodlebug Designs Inc. "boys only"
Green papers - LilyBee Designs "Victoria Park"
Stripes and butterflies are made from washi tape.  The white butter flies are from my stash.  The washi tape ones...I covers a piece of paper with strips of washi tape and used a Martha Steward punch to punch them out.
I doodled with a brown pen.  The banners are from 1 inch circles folded in half and hung on juke.
Letters - Thickers "Daydream"
This had to be only my 2nd layout in several years were I didn't use Tim Holtz Distress Ink! LOL

I hope Yall like it!

{STEPH}

Friday, June 22, 2012

I am Doe challenge

Hey Yall,

http://iamdoe.blogspot.com/ made a really cute washi tape covered letter as home decor and wanted other to join! SO....I thought this is a fabulous idea and I had to join in on the fun!

How cut is this! I hope Yall join in on the fun over at http://iamdoe.blogspot.com/.  You get a $5.00 credit at the shop if you participate! How cool is that! More washi tape coming for me! LOL

{STEPH}

My first "washi tape" card

Hey Yall,

I had to jump right in my craft room as soon as I opened my new "washi tapes."  I had been waiting for a reason (not that I really need one lol) to make a project with this camera.  So, this card is what happened.  I just love the way it came out!

Cricut Cartridge - "Create  A Critter"
Card Base - Kraft - 5 1/2 x 4
 Camera - 3 inches....Phrase - 1 1/2
Ink - Tim Holtz "Black Soot" Distress Ink
I popped the camera and the phrase up on pop dots to add some interest!
Of course - I love to doodle with a white jelly roll pen  :)
 I wanted to leave the inside blank because this is a great "go to"card for many occasions.
AND OF COURSE how could I not put little mice on the back! These cute stamps are from "Clear Dollar Stamps."  How Adorable!!! lol :)

I hope Yall like it!!!
{STEPH}

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Got some new goodies

Hey Yall,

So I HAD to buy some of this "washi tape" everyone is raving about. LOL  After about 4 days I finally got the goods!

OOOOOOO yeah baby aren't they pretty!!!!  LOL :)

Here is what I got (in no certain order);
basic stripe, candy stripe, green chevron strip, vintage classroom, hearts and clouds, air mail grey and white, and air mail aqua and white!

STORE - http://freckledfawn.com/
BLOG - http://iamdoe.blogspot.com/

I have already played with them and made a cute little something I will share later!!! :)  I love them.  OOOOOOOMMMMMMGGGGGGG this could seriously become ANOTHER addiction....like I really need that! LOL  The prices are good and the shipping is too.

{STEPH}




CTO DT Project #67

Hey Yall,

I hope Yall join in on the fun over at CTO for challenge #67, Welcome Summer.  ALSO, CTO is having a DT call for the next few weeks.  whoot whoot  Here is my take on the challenge...

 Background Paper - Recollections "School of Fish"
Cricut Cartridge - Create a Critter and Designers Calendar
 Phrase-  4 inches (designers calendar)
Sun - 2 3/4 (create a critter)
Backers twine
White jelly roll pen and blue pen
 Peachy Keen Stamps - Everyday Character Face Assortment
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen
I hope Yall join in on the fun and lets get those DT Call projects roll'n in!!

Challenges Entered - http://www.gettingcricky.com/2012/06/simply-sunday-challenge-summertime.html AND http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2012/06/ch-77-say-it-with-sentiments-anything.html AND http://www.kraftygirls.com/2012/06/fun-in-sun-challenge-10.html


{STEPH}

Monday, June 18, 2012

The Sweet Life

Hey Yall,

I wanted to share a card I made that is super simply and full of color!  I love Kraft card stock and adding color to a brown background is my fav.

(sorry my lighting was off so I couldn't get a perfect photo)
A2 Card -  4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Card Base - Kraft
Papers - doodlebug designs "boys only"
"The Sweet Life" stamp - Cards TV With Mary "Sweet Talk"
"Happy Birthday" stamp - CTMH "Special Occasions"
Cloud stamps - Brenda Penick Design "My Fantastic Vacation" (embossed with clear powder)
Bike stamp - American Crafts "Sing Along" (embossed with clear powder)
I doodled with white jelly roll pen to bring it all together (of course)
I hope Yall like it!  This was a perfect way to use some of my scraps that I just can't seem to trash! :)

Challenge Entered - http://www.paperplaytime.blogspot.com/

{STEPH}

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Hat a Holic Layout

Hey Yall,

I wanted to show Yall a layout I just finished.  My son is so cute.  Every time he goes in a store he always finds a hat to wear while we are there.  No matter how big or small....women or mans...he just has to wear one.

Papers - Recollections and LilyBee Designs
Letters and numbers - Crate Paper
Large Bracket Die Cut - QuicKutz cookie cutter die
Ribbon - from stash
Brown ink pen
Doily - Dollar spot at Michael's
Ink - Tim Holtz "Bundles Sage"
I do not usually use yellow in any of my layouts but since he was wearing a yellow shirt I thought this would be a great opportunity for my to use yellow.

I hope Yall like it,
{STEPH}

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

CTO DT project #66

Hey Yall,

Today over at CTO is challenge #66, Father's Day.  I hope Yall will join in on the fun for this awesome day!  Here is my take on it!

(P.S. Yall, CTO is having a DT Call.......check out there site for more info.....Good Luck)

Cricut Cartridge - "A Child Year" and "Designers Calender"
Card - 5x5
Boat - 4 inches (a child year)
 Dad's Day - 3.5 inches (designer calender)
Paper pack - "Authentique" Loyal
Tim Holtz Destress Ink - Brush Corduroy
I hope Yall like it and i can't wait to see what every one comes up with!!!
Happy Fathers Day Yall!

Challenges Entered - http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/ AND
http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2012/06/challenge-me-monday-115.html AND
http://www.creativecutterroom.com/2012/06/design-time-thursday-fathers-day.html AND
http://www.paperissues.blogspot.com/2012/06/canvas-and-burlap.html AND
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/06/pink-elephant-tpe52.html AND
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/2012/06/ch-29-for-man.html AND
http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/174-lets-hear-it-for-boys.html

{STEPH}

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Az-E Bear Layout

Hey Yall,

I had so much fun making this layout of my sweet little boy, Azland.  I have always called him "my Az-e bear" for the longest time so when I took this picture I knew what the title had to be! :)

The papers are all from LilyBee Designs (love them so much)
the white paint splatters is Gesso
I cut the triangle banner from a square punch and stung "juke" for the string
The stars are a Christmas garland I got for 1.00 at the Goodwill and cut them off of that string
I cut the tags out of a die cut I have
The title letters are from Recollections
**I entered this layout in the LilyBee June Sketch if Yall want to join in on the fun!!!

I hope Yall like it!!!
{STEPH}

My new "Seweasy" Tool :)

Hey Yall,

I wanted to share mt new tool I just got today! Super excited about it.  I have been having my eye on it for a while now but did want to invest the money.  WELL...Michael's has a 50% off coupon this week so I was able to get started with out braking the bank! :)

 I DID NOT purchase the cutting mat....why spend the money when you can use something you already have.  SO....I had a piece of kids foam sheet and that worked PREFECT!.  You can also use a mouse pad :)  It was super easy and so much fun! I can't wait to use it on a layout!...or whatever :)
I hope Yall give it a try!
{STEPH}

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

a few layouts

Hey Yall,

I hope everyone is have a great summer vacation so far! Boy oh Boy I know I am....minus this hurt foot that is still swollen after 2 months :( BUT BUT BUT I have a smile on my face! :)

"WITH U"

"Being Perfect = Boring"
Layout #1=
Background Paper - "LilyBeeDesigns (love love love them Yall)
Arrows Paper - DoodleBug Design "Boys Only"
Arrows - QuicKutz
Stamps - Clear Dollar Stamps
Number Stickers - Recollections
Journal Tag - Smash Book
Orange - Embroidery Sting and Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Layout #2=
Background Paper - Recollections
Chevron Paper and Dark Blue - Bazzill Basic Paper "Dino-Mite"
Pink Paper - Recollections
Robot & Letters - Recollections
Clouds - "EveryDay Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge
Mustache - "Bump in the Night" Cricut Cartridge

I hope Yall like them both.  I had a lit of fun using some many different items I had on hand!

{STEPH}