Playing with confetti...

Hi friends!  I have a fun layout to share today.  Lately the confetti craze has been taking over the scrapbooking world.  I recently picked up a pack of transparencies for a bargain on ebay and thought that it would be fun to make a giant slide filled with confetti. 

I cut the slide with my Silhouette cameo and then backed it with two sheets of transparency paper and sandwiched a whole lot of confetti in between and then glued the ends shut. I didn't bother to
glue the confetti in place. It moves along with the layout which I think is pretty fun.

supplies:
Pebbles: Lakeside collection, Love you more collection, Seen and Noted collection, Walnut Grove collection, Welcome Christmas collection

American Crafts Guest Designer projects

Hey everyone,
I am very excited to share with you my guest designer projects that I did for American Crafts


Daddy's Best Friend Layout by Gina Lideros

Tip: It wouldn't be Father's day in our house if I didn't include our 2 legged friends. This photo is special to me because Roxy is the first dog that we adopted together
as a family and she has a special place in Daddy's heart.  When working with a large
photo I found that it is easiest to keep the embellishments simple and bringing in lots
of color from different patterns compliments a black and white photo well.

Supplies:
Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy,
Project (680170) DIY Shop, Cake Batter (680157) - Party Day,
Wish (680161) - Party Day, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day,
Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop, Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm
Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That
(AM617-13) - Adhesive, .05 Point Black (62321) - Precision Pen


 Gone Fishing with Dad Layout by Gina Lideros

 
Tip: I cut this quotation bubble background with my Silhouette. It makes such a fun
and interesting background for a layout. They were also super convenient for me
to journal in.

Coffee (AM710-49) - Cardstock, Wish (680161) - Party Day, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Decor (680174) - DIY Shop, Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop,
Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day,
Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside , Cardstock Stickers mini alpha (DIY-STK-83140) - DIY Shop,
DIY Shop Photo Overlays (683151), Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive



Daddy's Shoes Layout

Tip: Don't forget to look around the home to use "found items" on your layouts.
To add texture to this layout I wrapped plain white paper straws with strips
of alternating pattern papers.  I love the visual interest that it adds.
Project (680170) DIY Shop, Decor (680174)- DIY Shop, Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside,
Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420)
- Love You More Boy, Jacob (751423) - Love You More Boy, Photo Overlays (683151) - DIY Shop, 

Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day ,

Lakeside Alpha Stickers (732246) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

Thank You card

Tip: For a simple and unique card try a different shape, like the slanted rhombus I used here. 
Sky (AM710-67) - Cardstock, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy, 
 Chalkboard (PLSP-51468) Lakeside,

POW! (751455) - Party Super Hero, Project (680170) DIY Shop,

Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day, Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside,
This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

What a Guy mini album 

Tip:  I documented some of our favorite memories of my husband in this album. It will make
a great gift from the kids for Father's day.  I loved using the bright patterns from these collections to quickly put together this album.

Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy,
Chalkboard (PLSP-51468) - Lakeside, Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Cake Batter (680157) - Party Day, Celebrate (680160) - Party Day, Wish (680161) - Party Day,
Decor (680174) - DIY Shop, Project (680170), Aperature (680198) - Maggie Holmes,Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop, Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655)- Bits,
Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day, Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside,
Cardstock Stickers mini alpha (DIY-STK-83140) - DIY Shop, Photo Overlays (683151) - DIY Shop,
Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive, .05 Point Black (62321) - Precision Pen

I hope you enjoyed my American Crafts Guest Designer projects, guesting for them was a dream come true. :)

 

This place makes me so happy...

Hi there!  I have a fun paper straw tutorial up on the Bella Blvd. blog today, and I would like to share it with you.


This Place Makes Me So Happy

I have been in love with all of the colorful paper straws that I have been finding in stores
lately for summer, and even more in love with the new trend of using them on layouts! 
I purchased some plain white paper straws online and decided that it would be fun to
make my own pattern paper straws using Bella's papers and washi tapes.  I love the look!

Step 1:  To create my own custom straws first I gathered up an assortment of pattern
papers and designer tapes.

Step 2: I used a paper trimmer to trim thin strips of pattern papers and designer tapes
(measuring about 1/4 of an inch x 12).
tip: I found that when trimming strips of designer tape it is easier to adhere it to a strip of
cardstock or paper scrap first before trimming it with a trimmer.

Here is what the strips look like after they have been cut. 

Step 3: Apply adhesive to the backside of the paper strip.

 
Step 4: Working at the top of a paper straw start wrapping the paper strip around in a
diagonal twirled fashion. 

 Step 5: When you get to the end of the paper straw cut off the excess paper and glue the
ends down.  I found that a strong liquid glue works well for this.

Here is a shot of all the paper straws after I wrapped them all.

 
Step 6: Last, I arranged them on my layout and glued them down using a strong liquid glue.
After they dried, I cut off the excess pieces, and added my photo and embellishments.

 
This was super fun and so easy to do!  Hope you enjoy!


Bella Blvd. supplies: 
Sand and Surf: Paradise, Surf's Up, Flying High, Beach Balls, Borders, Cute Cuts
Cardstock Stickers: Alpha + Bits, Just Write Journaling Stickers
Chipboard: Sand & Surf Chipboard Icons 
Designer Tapes: Pony Stripe, 12 mm Combo, Polka Dot Combo, Ice Stripe, Pickle Juice
Chevron, Hot Pink Dot, Punch Chevron

So Many Of My Smiles Begin With You....

 Hi Everyone, 

Thanks for stopping by today.  I haven't been on top of blogging lately.  We have had lots going on.  We just got back from camping and my daughter graduates from junior high tomorrow.  Can't believe I am going to be the mother of a high schooler soon.  Ack!! Where does the time go?

 I have a new layout up on the Bella Blvd. Blog today, and I would love to share it with you.  So, here we go....


So Many Of My Smiles Begin With You 

This picture always make me smile.  My good friend always brings her daughter with her when she comes to visit.  Even though she is a few years younger than my daughter, they always enjoy each others' company.  I kept the embellishments simple on this layout so that the main focus could be on the photo.  To make the washi flower I pleated gray chevron washi tape around a die cut circle and topped it off with a wood button.  I love the look.

supplies:

Sand and Surf: Flying High
Engaged At Last: Bachelorette Extras

Cardstock stickers: Just Write Journaling stickers, Alpha + Bits

Feathers: Orange, Gulf

Designer Tape: Gray Chevron

Button: Button Market Feminine Mix

Thanks for stopping by!

Two Hearts One Love

It's wedding week on the Bella Blvd blog. As we make the countdown to Stephanie's wedding the design team is sharing layouts of our weddings and leaving wedding advice for Stephanie and Steven. To see the design team's work visit the Bella Blvd Blog


Two Hearts One Love

The new Bella feathers are perfect for accenting wedding pages! They add such a unique look.
On this layout I used the pony, oreo-black and pickle juice feathers to accent my photos.
I love the way they look along with the contrast of the black and white photos.

Love and Marriage: Vows, Cute Cuts, Esther Fleming Floral
Cardstock Stickers: Alpha + Bits
Flags: Love and Marriage, Engaged At Last: He Proposed, Bachelor Party
Chipboard: Sienna Alpha - Pickle Juice, Sienna Alpha -Pony
High Five Alphas: Brown-Cream High FivesDesigner Tape: Gray Chevron, Pony Dot
Feathers: Pony, Pickle Juice, Oreo-Black
Button Market: Checkers

National Scrapbook Day with Bella Blvd.

Hi There,

Happy National Scrapbook Day! Are you doing anything special to celebrate?
We are celebrating National Scrapbook Day over at Bella Blvd. with all about me layouts. Stop by the Bella Blvd. blog to see what the Design Team came up with and for your chance to win.





Every hour on the hour the design team will be showcasing their "All About Me" layouts and be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win 1 of 2 giveaways. Yay!

Here is what I came up with as my "Me" page.

I rarely have photos taken of just me or scrap about myself. Right after we were given this assignment I had a friend come
in to town and I asked her to take some photos of me. I embraced the challenge and learned to let go a little and have fun.
My favorite colors that represent my style right now are a mix of teal, orange and yellow. The Sand and Surf collection was
perfect for complimenting my style and I had fun adding in some crochet hearts and feathers pieces too. A new technique
that I taught myself while making this layout was I ran out of chipboard alpha's (Pickle Juice) for my title, so I took another
alpha I had on hand (Pony) and wrapped it with Designer gray chevron tape. I love the look!

supplies:
Sand and Surf: GPS, Borders
Cardstock Stickers: Alpha + Bits, Miniatures
Chipboard: Sienna Alpha - Pickle Juice, Pony
High Five Alphas: Black White High Fives
Love And Marriage: Borders
Engaged At Last: Bachelor Extras
Designer Tape: Ice Stripe, Blue Chevron, Polka Dot Combo, Gray Chevron
Crochet Hearts: Orange, Bell Pepper, Gulf
Feathers: Orange, Cream, Gulf
Button Market: Text



Questions:
1. What are your top 5 supplies/products that you cannot scrap without?
Sewing machine, foam squares, enamel dots, silhouette cameo, kraft or white cardstock
2. What do you listen to while you scrap? TV, music, or do you do your best working in silence?
I always have Pandora radio on (usually Bruno Mars or Maroon 5) or tv shows that I have DVR'd
3. What snacks and/or drinks are beside you when you're scrapping?
If I am cropping at home it is usually fruit and water, but if I am at a crop and they have junk food
I am bad. It is so hard to say no when it's in front of me. Peanut MM's are a fave.
4. When do your do your best scrapping? Are you a morning scrapper, a late night scrapper, or do you find time during the day?
I scrap throughout the day in between errands and chores, I usually have a project on my desk at all times and work on it here and
there.
5. Be honest. Where do your layouts go once you're done with them? In albums, in piles, or shoved in random places?
I'm glad you asked that question, I haven't put my layouts into albums for years (hoping I'm not the only one).
They go into piles and I have a cabinet they get shoved into sometimes.

I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about me, be sure to head on over to the Bella Blvd. Blog  to learn more about the design team and leave a comment for your chance to win!

Bella Blvd's warehouse sale starts today...

Hey Everyone,
Have you heard the news? Bella Blvd's second annual warehouse box sale starts today. Head on over to the Bella Blvd Blog to get yours while supplies last.

This is an amazing deal, don't miss it!