Let's Ride

What a beautiful day it was here in Ontario!
I had some time to play in my scraproom this weekend and I created just for the fun of it.
I had some supplies left from kits from Cord Scrapbook Studio and also Tickle Trunk Memories so I threw them together and made this layout.

LYB Saturday Collection: Cardstock & Chipboard stickers, pp, brads, stick pin, journal card
Stamp: myStampBOX (Colorful Companions)
Washi tape: Bazzill Basics
Punch: Fiskars
Pearls: Kaiser
Ink: Tim Holtz
Alpha stickers: Doodlebug
Floss: DMC

I pulled out an old photo from 1982 of Amy and Jonathan. Sometimes I wish they were still that little.
Here is a little closeup. I'm so glad that I used that washi tape as a border. I think that pop of red is perfect!

Oh I almost forgot to mention that I used the April Sketch from Canadian Scrapbooker to help me put this together so quickly. :)

5 Things I Love...

Tickle Trunk Memories April kit was just so fun to create with! It is full of yummy goodies from the Saturday collection by Little Yellow Bicycle. Love it, love it, love it!

I created this page of my little grandnephew Evan. There were 5 little envelopes that I used to document 5 things that I love about Evan.

Here is a closeup of how I decorated the outside of some of the envelopes.
I'm happy with the little twine bow that I added to the butterfly. Cute..right?

Inside each envelope is a little tag that I used to journal on.

If you want a step by step on how to re-create my layout you can find the tutorial right here.

If you want to check out the kit you can look right here. If you wish to buy one you had better hurry up because I don't think that there are many left.

I'll be back with more projects using this collection soon.

Earth Day at myStampBOX

Today the design team over at myStampBOX are celebrating Earth Day!



I made a card using one of my new favourite stamp sets called Warm Tweets. I love those little birds. I wanted to make sure that I used something from Nature for an Earth Day inspired project.

I made those swirls on the background of my card by using the butterfly flight path "tails" from the Funky Flowers stamp set. I stamped and embossed them and then coloured over them with distress inks.

To also include a bit of recycling for Earth Day I used some corrugated cardboard as my card base. I actually used some of the box that my new myStampBOX stamps came in! Heehee!


Stamps: myStampBOX (Warm Tweets, Funky Flowers)
Cardstock: SU, Neenah
Ink: Tim Holtz, Memento
Pearls: Recollections
Enamel accents: Ranger
Misc: Versamark, Copics, embossing powder, Nestabilities, cardboard box

Here is a bit of a closeup. This is the first time that I used Enamel accents for the eyes and I really like the effect.



Make sure that you pop over to the myStampBOX blog to see all the other wonderful Earth Day creations from the rest of the design team.

Earth Day

Are you doing anything on Earth Day? The design team from myStampBOX will be celebrating it on Friday April 20th so I hope you can spare a few minutes and pop over to the blog and see our Earth Day inspired projects.

Gift Bag using stamps

I have a project on the myStampBOX blog today. I altered a gift bag that I had in my stash. I can use it to put in a few little goodies for Evan, my grandnephew, on his birthday.

I of course used some fabulous myStampBOX stamps and some of the awesome Dear Lizzy Neapolitan papers that I got from Cord Scrapbook Studio.


Stamps: mSB (Small Greetings, Royal Flush, Mini Pennants)
Ink: Memento, Tim Holtz
Scissors: Fiskars
Punch: SU
Twine: Jillibean
PP: Dear Lizzy Neapolitan (Heart Song, First Date, Lucky Laugh)
Stickles

Here is a closeup of the mini pennants that I stamped directly onto the paper and then cut out.


I cut some of the cones out of the paper and then popped them up with some pop dots. I had to glitter them up a bit too. :)

Cord Scrapbook Studio

Good morning everyone! Happy April...where is the time going?

Today I wanted to share with you the projects I made in March for Cord Scrapbook Studio.
I was given the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan collection from American Crafts. What a fun sweet collection!

First up I have a card that can be used for any occasion. I love those Fair Ribbons! That pleated paper has become a quick favourite of mine.


Neapolitan Paper: Hazy Horizon
Neapolitan Paper: First Date
Neapolitan Tile Letter Stickers
Neapolitan Fair Ribbons
Perfectly Pleated Border: Bazzill
Border Punch: Fiskars
Stickles & Colorbox Ink
White Journaling Pen
Cardstock: SU

My first layout is about one of the breakfasts at the scrap retreat that I go to at least a couple of times a year, Memories Manor.

The colours in the photo went perfectly with the collection.


Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Pretty Please ("B" Side)
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Lucky Laugh
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: First Date ("B" Side)
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Fair Ribbons
Coordinating Cardstock
Letter Stickers: American Crafts & October Afternoon

Here is a closeup of the piercing that I did around the edges to give some added dimension.



Next up is a layout using a photo of my sister's 2 stepdaughters Melanie and Katie. I had to use the pinks in this collection for a more girly page. :)

The pinwheels are so fun to use and I am a sucker for any music note paper so I was thrilled that this collection included some.


Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Sweet Sundress
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Lucky Laugh
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Hazy Horizon ("B" Side)
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Silly Skedaddle (Banner)
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper: Heart Song
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Tile Letter Stickers
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Pinwheels
Cardstock: WeR Memory Keepers, A.C.
Perfectly Pleated Border: Bazzill
Border Punch: Fiskars
Assorted Buttons
Silhouette Machine (Title)

A closeup of the banner that I fussy cut.



A closeup of that pleated paper again! LOVE it!!



Hurry on over to Cord Scrapbook Studio to order this fabulous Neapolitan collection by Dear Lizzy!

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

You are the Best

It's challenge day at myStampBOX and today I am throwing down the challenge.

Here is my project:


Cardstock: SU
PP: MME
Punch: SU
Ink: Memento
Stamps: myStampBOX (Small Greetings, Colorful Companions)
Pearls: Recollections
Brad: BG

If you want to know what the challenge is you will have to visit the myStampBOX blog. :)
I hope you find some time to play along.

Tickle Trunk Memories Layout Challenge

Tickle Trunk Memories has their very first layout challenge going on but you only have until April 5th to participate. There is an awesome prize up for grabs so make sure you check it out right here.

Here is my take on the challenge:


Cardstock: A.C.
PP & Stickers: Echo Park
Punches: M.S. & EK Success
Ink: Tim Holtz
Mist: Mr. Huey
Pearls: Recollections
Pen: Uniball Signo
Sketch:TTM
Misc: Twine

A closeup of the banner:



Another closeup:



I hope you find some time to play along.

Come Join the Hop!

Welcome to the Faber-Castell and myStamp BOX Partner Blog Hop!

If you just found our event, please begin your journey on the Faber-Castell blog. Many of our wonderful designers are joining us today to show off some inspirational creativity. See how well Faber-Castell and myStamp BOX products work together!

START AT: Faber-Castell
Marsha Valk
Linda Abadie
Jaine Drake
Janet Zeppa ......................YOU ARE HERE
Els Brigé
Jolene Johnston
Rita Barakat
Jennifer Mattot
Mou Saha
Isolde Pyncket
Agata Pfister
Jill Hildebrand
END HERE: myStamp BOX Blog

We are giving away some amazing product from both participating companies. All you have to do is COMMENT on all designer blogs along your journey to WIN. Our three blog hop winners will be drawn from all participants, so be sure to leave comments by Sunday March 25th at 6pm EST. We will announce the winners on the myStamp BOX blog and Faber-Castell blog on Monday, March 26^th. Good Luck!

Here is what I made using products from Faber-Castell and myStamp BOX:

For my first card I used the Funky Flowers collection and stamped directly onto a piece of canvas from Canvas Corp using a black Big Brush Marker and then proceeded to colour in my images using different colours of Big Brush markers.
I was so amazed at how vibrant the colours came out on the canvas!


Stamps: myStampBOX
Markers: Faber Castell
Cardstock: SU
PP: Bo Bunny
Canvas: Canvas Corp
Ink: Tim Holtz
Misc: brads, ribbon

Here is a closeup.



On my next card I played with the Metallic Gelatos. It's like playing with a tube of lipstick!! How fun.
I clear embossed the star image from the Back to the Basics set and then coloured all over the top with the gold gelato. I used a baby wipe to clean off the embossed areas and presto.....I had a fabulous background for my card.
For my sentiment I used the Small Greetings set...a must have in my books...and white embossed onto a piece of chalkboard paper from Canvas Corp.


Stamps: myStampBOX
Gelato: Faber Castell
Cardstock: SU, Neenah
Ribbon: LYB
Misc: Versamark, button, embossing powder, floss, Uniball Signo pen

On my last card I stamped this cute image from Warm Tweets. I'm loving this adorable set!
I coloured it in using the Big Brush Markers.
The sentiment from the same collection was stamped using the Black Big Brush Marker.


Stamps: myStampBOX
Markers: Faber Castell
Cardstock: A.C., Prism
PP: MME
Ink: Tim Holtz
Misc: ribbon, Stickles

Here is a closeup.


Now it’s time to HOP along and find out what the next talented designer has created. Your next designer is Els Brigé . Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to WIN one of our THREE product giveaways!

Happy St.Patricks Day.....

.....a day late!! If you celebrated I hope you had fun.

I have a layout to share with you that uses "green" and also the "lucky" theme.
I am very lucky to receive flowers from my children every Mother's Day and I wanted to document this.

This page is also featured at myStampBOX. Of course I used a couple of my favourite sets on this layout.


Cardstock: Bazzill, A.C.
PP: Studio Calico
Stamps: myStampBOX (Colour Me, Colourful Companions)
Flower: Prima
Pearls: Kaiser, Recollection
Ink: Ranger
Misc: Copics, machine stitching

I love using this alpha stamp and colouring the letters with Copics.



I coloured the butterfly with Copics too.



Make sure that you check out the fabulous creations by the rest of the DT right here.

Card Challenge

Have you played along with the card challenge at Tickle Trunk Memories? You only have until Thursday March 15th at midnight.
Here are the details. You have a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to TTM...how awesome is that!!

Here is my take on it using the Bo Bunny "Smoochable" collection. You can find this collection in the store right here.


Cardstock: Bazzill, SU
PP: Bo Bunny
Brads: Bo Bunny
Ink: Tim Holtz
Embossing Powder: PK Glitz
Stamp: mStampBOX (straightforward)
Punch: EK Success
Ribbon: A.C.
Misc: Versamark, Nestabilities

Here is a closeup of the stamping. Love myStampBOX stamps!!


I added some of the dimensional stickers on the inside of the card.


I hope you will find some time to play along.

Birthday Girls

Here is my first Layout for Tickle Trunk Memories.

I was given Bo Bunny "Smoochable" to create with. The photos are of myself, my DD and my niece celebrating our June birthdays. Of course the boys had to get in on the act too!!

• Bo Bunny - Smoochable - Heartbeat
• Bo Bunny - Smoochable - Love Spell
• Bo Bunny - Smoochable - Cut-outs
• Bo Bunny - Smoochable - Lovin You
• Smoochable Combo Stickers
• Smoochable Dimensional Stickers
• American Crafts - Mini Brads
• Prima - Flower
• Cardstock - Purple
• Misc....Fiskars border punch, Stickles, Colorbox ink

If you want step by step instructions on how to make this page please visit the TTM blog. You will see another lovely layout by my fellow DT member there too.

Stay tuned for a couple other projects using this collection.

New Kit in the House

You might remember that I am on the new DT for Tickle Trunk Memories. Well they have put together a gorgeous March kit to launch their brand new monthly kit club. You are going to want to jump on this before they are all gone!!!!

Here is all the info on the March kit.

We have launched our monthly kit club with a brand new kit for March full of goodies from the new line "Sunday Picnic" from Websters Pages. We know it is a little early to be thinking about Summer but with all the snow we have had in Alberta over the weekend we thought this kit might cheer everyone up!

Take a look at what we have put together for you.....

This kit includes the following:

Patterned Paper

Sunday Picnic - Joy Ride 12 x 12 (2 sheets)

Sunday Picnic - Blanket of Poppies 12 x 12 (2 sheets)

Sunday Picnic - Fly A Kite 12 x 12

Sunday Picnic - Rainbow Sky 12 x 12

Sunday Picnic - Alfresco 12 x 12

Sunday Picnic - On Our Way 12 x 12

Sunday Picnic - Playtime 12 x 12

Sunday Picnic - Diecut 12 x 12

Embellishments

Prima Fabric Fancies - Opal (4 flowers)

Buttons Misc open stock - (5 buttons)

ZVA Creative Dots - Pearl White (1/2 Pack)

Sunday Picnic - Mini Princess Petals (1 Flower)

Sunday Picnic - White Linen Trim (1 yard)

Sunday Picnic - Orange Sunburst Trim (1 yard)

Sunday Picnic - Fabric Tickets (1 package)

Sunday Picnic - Perfect Accents (1 package)

Sunday Picnic - Fabric Ribbon (1 package)

Sunday Picnic - Journaling Cards (1/2 package - 9 cards total)

Prima Annalee - Borders and Butterflies Clear Stamp package

To purchase this kit simply click on this link... TTM - March Kit - 2012 - Sunday Picnic. If you would like to subscribe to our monthly kit club please click on this link...Monthly Kit Club for more information.

Oh I should mention that right now these kits will only be shipped to a Canadian destination.

Stay tuned for some projects that I have been working on with products from TTM. Can't wait to show you!!

First Dip

I love Echo Park products and I love how this layout turned out! It's a photo of my grandnephew Ryan.


PP, die cuts, stickers: Echo Park
Cardstock: A.C.
Mist: Studio Calico
Twine: Twinery
Chipboard: The girl's paperie
Sketch: Creative Scrappers
Stamp: K&Co.
Ink: ColorBox, Memento
Misc: Silhouette, machine stitching

A couple of closeups. I really like how the banners turned out.

myStamp BOX Design Team call – take the leap with us!

ATTENTION all stampers and myStamp BOX fans!

We are looking for new Designers to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about our stamps, love to stamp, are a good team player, and know a thing or two about blogging, you are the right match for us! We are interested in designers with a variety of styles who can creatively showcase myStamp BOX designs in their layouts, cards, altered art, and other projects. No previous design team experience is necessary. International applicants are welcome to apply.

Our Term is 6 months from April 1st, 2012 to September 30th, 2012.

Team requirements:
* 4 projects per month
* 1 blog entry per month including good quality photos of a project and instructions/tutorial
* Upload all projects to the myStamp BOX website gallery and other online galleries
* Submit at least 2 projects per term for submission to print magazines of your choice
* Occasionally help with additional design opportunities – new stamp sets, classes, etc.
* make myStamp BOX the only stamping company you design for during this term!

Team benefits:

*bio and picture on the website, with links to your blog
*a starter kit of stamp sets and myStamp BOX products and additional stamp sets throughout your term
*other free scrapbooking supplies from product partners as they become available
*30% discount on purchased myStamp BOX items during your term

Please include in your application:
*personal information (your name, address)
*a short paragraph about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for myStamp BOX.
*link to your blog and gallery
*3-5 examples of your work showcasing your stamping ability and style

Applications are due on Leap Day – February 29th, 2012.
Send your application to bettina@mystampbox.com
myStamp BOX website: www.mystampbox.com

So go ahead, take the leap and apply for the team. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Until then – happy stamping!

Stop the Presses!!

I am very happy and excited to announce that not only did I make it onto one Design Team this week.......I made it onto two!!! How awesome is that!

First off I will be designing for Tickle Trunk Memories. What is so awesome is that this site is Canadian. There aren't many monthly kit clubs that come from Canada so I am thrilled to be a part of the first DT. Check out the store and see all the wonderful products that are showing up every day.
Thanks Jacqueline for this wonderful opportunity! You can see the links to the site and to my fellow DT members on my sidebar.

The other piece of happy e-mail was that I am now designing for Cord Scrapbook Studio!! They too have some awesome new products in the store and the other cool thing is being able to get your photos printed also.
I have a link in my sidebar for the store and my fellow DT members.
Thanks to Stephanne for letting me be a part of this fabulous venture.

So stay tuned for lots of scrappy goodness coming to my blog really soon!!

Happy Valentines Day!

Since I don’t have any little ones at home any more I like to give my grandnephews a little something on Valentine’s Day.

I’m going to give them these little treat bags filled with candy hearts and to decorate the bags I made the treat bag toppers which will double as a card.

Cardstock: A.C.
Stamps: myStampBOX
Twine: Doodlebug
Ink: Memento, Jenni Bowlin
Pearls: Recollections
Stickers: Glitz
Misc: Stickles, Copics, Cameo

On both the toppers I used little heart from the Symbols stamps set to create my background.

Each topper has a robot (which I know the little boys will love) from the Programmed Robots set which I stamped, coloured with Copics, cut out and popped onto the topper.

For Evan’s treat bag I used the sentiment from Programmed Robots to stamp onto an extra heart.

For the sentiment on Ryan’s bag I used a stamp from the Straightforward set and stamped it on a banner.

I think they turned out adorable!!

Have a great Valentine’s everyone!!

Just Chilling

At myStampBOX all the DT had to create a project using Blue and/or Purple and this was perfect timing for Chris' challenge at Scrapbook Heaven to use lots of blue.

I made a layout of my youngest son and used a colour blocking technique.


Cardstock: A.C., Bazzill
PP: LYB
Stamps: myStampBOX (Programmed Robots, Colour Me)
Ribbon: SNS
Chipboard: LYB
Ink: Memento
Marker: Faber Castell

I had fun with all the colouring. :)



Make sure you head over and check out all the other fabulous projects!

Top 5!!!

I've made it into the top 5 at Practical Scrappers!! WooHoo!!

The competition is getting very tough and it won't be easy to make it into the top 3 but I'm hoping with your help once again that I might be able to achieve it. So if could follow this link and vote for me again I would really appreciate it. You guys are the best!!

The criteria for this round was: Use only one picture
It should have a "love" theme
Red should be the dominant color
Use five hearts

I used a photo of my grand nephew Evan. How could you not love that face!!
I had lots of fun making those accordion rosettes from the patterned paper.


Cardstock: A.C.
PP: Cosmo Cricket
Stamps: Sassafras
Stickers: Glitz
Letters: Girls Paperie
Scissors: Fiskars
Unk: Brads, ribbon, buttons
Machine stitching, Versamark, Embossing powder

Some closeups.