Just a Few Cards...

I had some happy/congratulatory/consolatory mail to send out. Here are a few of the lovely cards. I used my Peachy Keen kit from American Crafts.

 

Somehow there were twelve cards, but I only took ten photos... Oh well. 

100 Count Challenge: 17/100

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And Then There Was a Challenge: Counterfeit Kit

Remember that "counterfeit" kit that I created using this month's Studio Calico Summer of '69 kit as inspiration? Well, my lovely friend Brenda decided to follow suit, then challenged me (LOVE IT!) to find a layout that I wanted to scraplift from the SC. I used this opportunity to find a layout that I loved, but it wasn't my normal style.

I simply loved Geralyn Sy's layout Tokyo:

I just loved how super fun and graphic it was. I really wanted to use those huge letters in a title, include washi tape and journaling, and use ORANGE. A color that I like, but never really include in well, anything. Scrapping or otherwise (I could have purchased orange flats, but totally chickened out today!)

Here is my inspired layout:

The orange is really not my go-to color, but I really enjoy how fun this layout is. I played off of the orange with the aqua woodgrain. I just love this washi tape (Amy Tangerine), and was so happy to use it. I realize how bowed the paper looks in this photo, as the washi is actually a straight line. Oh well, I guess I need to improve my photo setup!

All in all, pretty successful by my account. :)  Now, check out Brenda's layout and see how she did!
100 Count Challenge: 5/100

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I was a MoxieFabber!!

This past week, I was featured on one of my favorite blogs of all time: MoxieFabWorld! Cath, who is also an editor for Paper Crafts saw the cute washi tape binoculars I made for Miss I and blogged about it. WOOT! Check out all of the other fantastic projects that she also blogged about. They are pretty amazing!

And, while you are at it, add your blog to the MoxieFabWorld Blog Roll! You never know when you too may get a mention! Pin It

Using Washi Tape Just for Fun!

Today I was featured on ScrapbookSteals.com for my fun use of washi tape. Miss I brought home a pair of "binoculars" that were made for someone else at school, but wanted her own set when I told her we needed to return them. This in fact is set #2. The first set got squished at some point.

You can tell they were "loved". The poor button fell of the little butterfly.

 She loves them!

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MWM's Pearl #2, #3 and #4

Here are my MWM's for the past three weeks. Finally getting back into the swing of things. Pearl #2 was fun, as I got to use my prize from way back: Peachy Keen by American Crafts. I love all of the peaches, yellows and blues.

Pearl #2

Pearl #3 was a wonderful layout dedicated to my little Monkey's 3rd birthday. We went to one of our favorite restaurants for her birthday. She told us she wanted to go to "Mexico" for her birthday. This is about as close as we got. Loved using another ScrapbookSteal on this in the form of Basic Grey's "Life of the Party".

Pearl #3

Pearl #3 was a lot of fun, as my lovely friend Jen McDermott created this wonderful sketch as a Guest Sketcher for ScrapbookSteals. Isn't this such a fun layout!! I even broke out some old Echo Park that I had never used. The purples in this just screamed out for this picture of our new addition!

Pearl #3 "B"

100 Count Challenge: 4/100

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AUTHENTIQUE: August Sketch Challenge

Good Morning! Just wanted to share with you my fun card from August's Authentique Sketch Challenge. This is a special one, as it already has a recipient. I kept her in mind when creating this, and altered the sketch to fit my needs.

I really hope that you play along this month. There are always fun prizes to be had, and you can enter as many times as you would like! Here are the card, and layout sketches respectively.

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AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: Earth Friendly Friday Sneak!

Just a little sneak for you to go to the Authentique Paper Blog to see today's Earth Friendly Friday. Of course yours truly designed it!! I just love this little project.

Loving that little pumpkin! Swoon... Inked edges and pop-dotted adhesives... Pin It