Let Me Introduce You

Have you met the new colors of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book? There are 5 new colors and they can be found in the Whimsy collection. To introduce you to the new colors I have created mini 3x3 cards using the ink color, cardstock color and the fundamental papers which feature the color in a fun pattern.

Thistle~ This is a vibrant, fun purple. It is perfect for Halloween and similar to the purple in the Laughing Lola papers.

Glacier~ An icy blue color, not too light and just a hint of grey.

Flaxen~ This color is a little bit of a mustard and hay mixture. It is the golden color found in the Laughing Lola paper.

 

 Canary~ What a cheerful yellow! I was a little bummed when they were discontinuing the creme brulee, because it was my go-to yellow color. However, I'm happy with the change as this is a brighter and more vibrant yellow!

 

Pixie~ I don't think there could be a cuter name for a bashful pink color! It's much more pink than Blush and so girlie. 

I wrapped up all the new fun colors in this cute, decorated cello bag. One lucky guest at my workshop this Saturday will get to take them all home. Not only will they have adorable cards, but now they will have swatches of the new colors to see in person!

I used the Have a Happy Day stamp set to decorate all the cards and the bag. It is also a brand new item in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book. It has some great sentiments and cute images, making it a versatile stamp set. It was definitely one of the first stamp sets on my list! You can get this new stamp, the new ink & cardstock colors and fundamental papers on my website or can be ordered through me.

Picture My Life Workshop

This Saturday I will be hosting a Picture My Life Workshop. I will be showcasing some of the new collections and projects that can be completed with these wonderful new products. The ladies will be creating their very own pages in the class and then I will be showing them other possibilities like making cards, using them for home decor and creating mini albums!

Have you seen the collections in the new book? You can see all the current items here on the Picture My Life tab. If you love this style of scrapbooking you don't want to miss this month's special.

During the month of August, when you purchase any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of 1 of 8 qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-packs for just $3 (USD & CAD)! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3, you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure. You’ll be able to preserve double the memories in half the time! Check out our 5 new Picture My Life scrapbooking programs in the new idea book, or choose from the 8 existing programs. There’s a theme for every season of life—find yours!

 *Offer valid August 1–31, 2014, while supplies last.

Back To School with Chalk It Up

My daughter and I are back to school today! It is earlier than usual this year, but I am looking forward to the change. As tradition I have always made a layout for the first day of school. I always had pictures of both my kids too, but this year only my daughter will star in the layout as my son graduated last year. Wow, what a change for me!

I created this layout using the new Chalk It Up papers and complements. What an awesome new paper packet and embellishments. The chalkboard look has been trending for some time, so I was excited to see it and to play with it. Here is the layout~ {pictures will be added later}

Here is a photo I will add to my layout later. One of my daughter's favorite breakfast meals are banana nut muffins. So I made a batch and baked them in these totally cute paper liners with glasses. They not only match the layout, but my daughter has similar glasses too!!

Here are the products I chose for this layout along with some artwork from the Idea book using this awesome new paper collection. You can order any of these items yourself online or through me.

Thanks for stopping by!

Owl, Just Be You!

I love when you find that stamp set that continues to inspire you to create different projects. This month's Stamp, What a Hoot, is one of those stamps! My initial projects were for Halloween, but now I'm discovering that it can be used for all sorts of occasions and just because!

I created this card for Freshly Made Sketches this week. I turned the sketch, because when I first looked at it I immediately saw a polaroid picture!

I used the Chalk It Up papers and puffy sticker assortment to embellish my card. The papers and colors allow this card to be used for a male or female recipient. You can order these items online and don't forget to add this versatile stamp of the month to your order for only $5. {after qualifying purchase}

Where The Buffalo Roam

I am working on scrapbooking some photo's from our summer vacation before we head back to school and work. Not such a difficult task since I have several new products to use from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book!

On a recent visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon we had the pleasure of watching the buffalo roam. It was really awesome to just sit and watch these magnificent creatures. After printing my photo's I searched for the perfect paper collection to match them. There was not a paper packet that matched precisely, but I could mix & match a few that worked well.

So what did I come up with? Seaside meets Timberline and some buffalo!~

I used papers and the stamp set from the Seaside Workshop on the Go. It all worked well with some deeper natural colors from the older Timberline paper collection and solid cardstock colors. The stamp set although intended for the beach or ocean, captured the same feelings from watching the wildlife in the meadows. I also used the Hopscotch Alphabet for the title on the right page.

The Seaside Workshop on the Go is available for purchase now until July 31, 2015. It has lovely papers, a versatile stamp set {as you can see from my layout}, and cute embellishments with a fish, aqua dots and some sea shells.

You can place your order with me or online here.

Sweet on You!

Today I'm playing along with Freshly Made Sketches! A simple, sweet little card to share using a Hostess stamp from the new Annual Inspirations book.

 How cute is this candy jar? It only gets better with glitter too!!

Take a look at the artwork from the Idea Book~

You can earn this stamp set when you host a party, ask me for more details!

My Crush Goes Camping!

When our family goes on vacation in the summer we tend to be away for at least a week if not longer. I snap several pictures along the way and come home with a full SD card to download and then to scrapbook. It can be a little daunting to organize all the photo's and remembering every detail. Do you experience this also?

Wouldn't it be simple to scrapbook the pictures as you travel? That's what My Crush books are all about! My daughter and I recently put this concept into practice.

We did some camping at the Grand Canyon and Bryce National Park. My daughter took her Instax camera she received for her Birthday a couple years ago. I brought along a little canvas bag containing My Crush Bluebird Book with accessories, journal pen, washi tape and adhesive.

We explored our surroundings and snapped a few pictures here and there. The Instax camera is most ideal to use outdoors with bright lighting. However, if you prefer to snap pics on your smart phone there are several portable printer options on the market.

{photo's via Amazon}

Here are some shots of my daughter being a little photographer. {She captured the adorable domesticated Beagle in the wild! Oh My!}

Once we had a couple pictures, we took out all of our supplies and the My Crush book. My daughter sat at the little table in our camper and began to put together a couple of pages. She had a great view of the outdoors which helped inspire her creating and still had all the details fresh in her mind!

As you can see~

1. You don't need a big tote full of supplies.
2. Your workspace can be just a small table. {work on the bed or floor even!}
3. It doesn't require a lot of time taking you away from your vacation.
4. Your scrapbooking is complete when you get back home and the details recorded!

She also found some unique feathers while we were hiking. She added these to the book with some Washi tape. You can Crush most anything, not just your pictures!

The new Annual Inspirations book has added more My Crush books and accessories. See them all and order here.

Holiday Happenings

Wildwood

In The Pink

Try it for yourself! If you Crush it, you will Love it!

What a Hoot!

There is plenty to "hoot" about today!! It's August 1st, which means that the brand new Annual Inspirations book is available and you are now able to order new products. This book is full of amazing products and inspiring artwork. It will be available for a full year, so I am pacing myself and suggest you do the same. Throughout the coming weeks I will introduce you to just a few of the new items offered in this catalog. Be sure to check out the tabs at the top of the Blog for several new items and specials!

First up...the Stamp of the Month for August! It's never too early to prepare for your Halloween and Fall projects. This adorable stamp set will lead you in the right direction! Here are just a few cards I made with this stamp set for my Open House.

Be sure to get all the details and see more artwork using this stamp set by clicking the "current specials" tab at the top of this Blog. You can also scroll down the right side column of my Blog to see what other talented consultant's have created with this stamp set. Follow along on their SOTM Blog hop and be inspired to create with your own happy owl!

Ready to order the new stuff!! You can place an order with me personally or go here and click on the Join button for the Inspirations 2014 gathering. Happy shopping!