Playing With Paper!!

Still addicted to sketches

I don't know what it is but I can never get enough sketches.  I found a new sketch book on Pinterest and couldn't wait to buy it.  It's called Easy Scrapbook Sketches for 4x6 photos by Dawn Hall.  It includes 60 sketches with detailed measurements.   I used the sketch on page 46 call On a Roll for my ispiration:

The patterned paper is from SU!; the ribbon paper is from K & Co; I used Thickers for the title.  I always love a simple sketch - especially when the layout turns out so cute.

And you enjoy sketches - check out  www.EasyScrapbookSketches.com.   

More craft room decorations...

This is a sign I made for the door to my office.  I had bought the wooden board with clips at Michaels a long time ago.  I had originally decorated the sign before with the old colors from my office.  I couldn't wait to re-do the sign to match my new office.  I used washi tape, flowers (from Prima), pearls (Queen & Co.) , patterned paper by Bazzill and letter stickers from Thickers.  The Thickers say "Get Crafty" -  looks really cute.

This little sign was originally yellow.  I painted it black and used Thickers for my wording.  I made the flower from felt.  My craft room really is my happy place and I love this sign - works perfect in my room!!

Getting crafty...

I've been working on my office for months now - so close to finishing.  This past weekend, I worked on some projects for my walls.  I found the saying "Scrapbooking is a work of heart", I knew I could create something with that phrase.  And this is what I came up with:

The red glitter paper is by SU!.  Really nice paper.  I usually don't like glitter paper but this paper is great.  The flowers are from Prima and the pearls are from Queen & Co.  Not sure where the ribbon or doily is from.  I love how this turned out.  And it looks great on my wall!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Thought I would share a couple of cards I made for Valentine's Day:

The patterned paper is from SU!.  The heart is a sticker by Martha Stewart.  I'm not sure about the ribbon.  Cardstock is Bazzill.  Love simple cards and this one is super simple.

At my weekend, one of the ladies was giving away some charms.  I gladly took them off her hands.  I can't remember who made the patterned paper but the twine is from Pick Your Plum (love that website).  

And finally, another super simple card:

Again the patterned paper is from SU! and the hearts are by Martha Stewart.  

I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day!!

What to do during snowmageddon...

Update my blog of course!!

I created this layout this past weekend.  It was for a contest called "Blinged Out".  The photos are from this past summer when my daughter & I saw Wicked.  The cardstock is from Bazzill, the silver glitter paper is by SU! and the "bling" is from Queen & Co.  I am really pleased with the way the layout turned out - especially the title.  Here's a close up look:

I used my Critcut to cut out the title and the hat.  

I really love all the bling!!!  In my opinion you can never have too much bling!

Back to reality...

So, I had a great weekend!!  I had so much fun!!  The crop was awesome!  The only problem was that the weekend went too fast.  I didn't get a ton of layouts done but I sure had fun.  I'm so grateful that I got away last weekend because I don't think we are going many places this weekend with more snow on the way...

This is one of my favorite layouts from the weekend:

The pictures are from my son's 5th grade moving up ceremony last spring.  I  just bought the patterned paper from My Mind's Eye (and the matching washi tape) & was thrilled to play with it.  I used a sketch from Pagemaps November 2013.  I love this layout - the combination of blue & green works perfect with the pictures.

So excited!!

I am so done with this winter!  We have had so much snow & cold weather - I feel like we have been stuck in the house for days.  I need a change and this weekend I'm getting one!  My sister and I are attending a weekend crop!!  I am packed & set to go first thing tomorrow morning.  We will be attending NJ Crop Weekend in Basking Ridge.  It's been almost 2 years since we've gone away for a scrapbooking weekend so my sister & I are totally ready.

Since I have packed all my scrapbooking supplies away, I thought I'd post a layout I created recently.  I used paper & embellishments from a  kit I bought from Fancy Pants.  The pictures are from out last trip to Florida to visit my brother-in-law and his family.

I love this layout because I was able to get 11 pictures on it!!!  And the pictures are pretty cute too (in my opinion).   The 2 little shovels and pails are from Jollee.

I hope you have a great weekend - I can't wait for mine to begin!!!

Another project for my craft room!

I love this little easel and canvas - it measures about 2 1/2 by 2 1/2.  I used a few scrapes of paper, some chipboard, extra ribbon and some flowers to create this little beauty.  Pretty cute don't you think?

Beautiful life!

When I saw the paper line Beautiful Life from Echo Park I fell in love.  Something about the colors, the flowers, the butterflies - I think everything about this  paper is lovely.  I only bought a few sheet and have used every last bit!  The card below represents the last of my paper (I already bought more!):

 I created this card for my SIL - we are celebrating her birthday this weekend.  I love its simplicity.  And it's a happy card - at least I think it's a happy card...

Pinterest inspired!

I love Pinterest - I know I have a small addiction.  Pinterest has become my favorite place to turn for inspiration.  As I have been searching Pinterest for ideas for redecorating my office, I've found several different ways folks have used the word "create" to decorate a craft space.  I couldn't wait to come up with my own "creative" way to decorate my space.  Let me know what you think:

I found the letters at Joann's, covered them with patterned paper or Washi tape & added a bit of embellishment.  The curtain rod I salvaged from out family room make-over.  In order to hang the letters, I used brads and ribbon.  I LOVE how this turned out!  And I think it looks great against my red walls!  What do you think?