Hello friends! This week is flying by don't ya think? I'm looking forward to working at the Scrapbook Expo with the owner of Eyelet Outlet this weekend. I hope I'll see some of you at the show! Today I've got a few projects I've been wanting to share that I created for the We R booth at Winter CHA. First I am super excited to share that I had a layout in the Winter CHA magazine, Craft Industry today, with Tim Holtz on the cover for We R Memory Keepers.

The feature was on crocheted flowers. I used the Winter Frost collection and the coordinating crocheted flowers.

She Loves Snow

Here's a link if you'd like to see the entire issue.

http://digital.turn-page.com/i/99548

I also did a Step Out project featuring the Sew Ribbon tool and how easy it is to create a banner with this fun tool.

And finally, here are a few sneaks of projects I created for the We R booth at CHA. The first is with the new For the Record collection.

First Day

and an altered project with Storytime

I love creating with We R Memory Keepers products. For more inspiration visit the We R Memory Keepers Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Fun with brads from Eyelet Outlet

Hello friends! I hope you are all having a fantastic week so far! A few weeks ago I was browsing the stamp isle at Michaels and came across this sweet Mermaid image from Stampendeous.

I had to take her home with me because I had some cute shell and seaweed brads from Eyelet Outlet I thought would be super cute if I found a way to add them to the design.

Here's what I came up with.

Forever Friends

I also had some cute little girl stamps from Hero Arts I pulled out to create my next card with.

Sending you Birthday wishes

For this card I added some of the new balloon brads and the red stipple jewel brads.

For more inspiration using Eyelet Outlet products, visit the blog here.

If you're headed to the Scrapbook Expo in Anaheim this weekend, look for the Eyelet Outlet booth. 

I'll be working there Friday and Saturday with owner Suzanne Marchesano.

Thanks for stopping by!

Creating with Anna Griffin

Hello friends. I was lucky enough to grab some of the Anna Griffin Beautiful Bouquet Floral Die cuts from HSN. I loved the idea that all I needed to add dimension was some foam adhesive and just layer these beautiful images. The die cuts were really easy to punch out and assemble. Once i got started the layering was easier than I expected.

Here's some of the cards I made using the die cuts.

I also created a few cards with the Paper Weaving kit.

Once I had the design finished I easily added some 3D flower stickers and a sentiment to create this finished look.

 

This kit was really easy to use and I quickly created some beautiful cards by adding other Anna Griffin elements I had in my stash.

 

 Thank you so much for visiting me today!

Paper Posies February kit reveal!

Hello friends! Happy Monday! I am excited to bring you a look at the Paper Posies February kit. This month's kit is loaded with so many sweet goodies!

It wasn't hard to dive right in and scrap up some memories. Here's a layout...

Love

 

and another one

Moments Captured

Love you

Love you more each day

And finally February's calendar page.

 

If you would like to become a Paper Posies subscriber simple click here to find out how. You'll love getting a little box of happy each month.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

 

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! It's great to be back posting with this week's Stamp of the Week Sunday. I caught that awful flu and it knocked me down for an entire week. I think the last time I was this sick was 2009. I never get sick which I am thankful for but this one did finally get me. If you're sick too, take care of yourself. We Moms tend to put our needs last and I am so guilty of that too. 

Ok...it's time to reveal this week's image.

 So Unity right? I just loved this SOTW image and had an easy time of putting something together with it.

Let's ketchup soon

 Supplies: Patterned paper is from my Paper Posies September kit. Wilton doilie. American Crafts ribbon,


For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week gallery. Now you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own. So hurry over to this page to find out how you can sign up to have some Unity Happy Mail in your mailbox each week!

Have a wonderful Sunday friends!

Paper Posies January kit

Hello friends. I'm feeling so much better today and happy to be back sharing some inspiration on my blog. Thank you for visiting me and for all of your wonderful comments that you take the time to leave.

 I wanted to share some of the projects I created with Paper Posies January kit. This kit is loaded with yummy goodies from Bo Bunny, My Yellow Bicycle and Authentique. Here's a look...

I must admit this kit was a challenge for me since it never snows in So Cal. Once I started looking at everything all laid out it just came together. Here's what I created.

Family Fun

Next up is a few cards.

 

and another card sweet card with a Unity Stamp Co. stamp.

And one last  layout.

Catching snowflakes at the Grove.

 

If you'd like to find out how to subscribe to Paper Posies kits click here to be taken to the website.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hip Hop happenings

Hello Unity friends. Thanks for joining us for this week's Hip Hop. There is always something fun happening at Unity so make sure you start the Hop at the Unity blog.

Here's some news about today's specials...

and

Exciting stuff right? It's always a party during Hip Hop. Don't miss out on the great deals.

So today I am sharing a little card I made using this month's KOTM 

 All Hearts and Love

Adorable kit right?

Here's my card

To my friend

I used Pebbles paper and a heart punch for this card along with some Queen and Co. bling. It's simple yet the sentiment says it all. I am so lucky to have the sweet friends I do who look after me when I need them. Thank you to those special ladies, you know who you are.

If you'd like to sign up for the KOTM click here.

So now I must send you onto to Thienly's blog

Winter fun with Winter Frost

Hello friend! I'm back from CHA and it was a great show. My favorite part is of course seeing friends from all over the world.
I had some really busy weeks leading up to CHA creating assignments for We R Memory Keepers and other manufacturers. The We R Memory Keepers booth was amazing. I love all the new products releasing this year. I am most excited about the Envelope Punch Board. Did you see it in action at the show?

Today I am sharing another fun Winter Frost project. This collection is so much fun to create with and this layout came together so easy.

My family went to the Ice Kingdom at the Queen Mary before the holidays and had so much fun there. They had large ice sculptures, ice skating and more! I used several pieces from the Winter Frost collection and I added a few punches to help create a fun design and add some texture to my layout.

There were so many new and innovative products at the show and I can't wait for many of them to start shipping.
If you'd like to see more inspiration with We R Memory Keepers products, head over to our Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by today, it's good to be back.

Happy Birthday Hip Hop

Hello Unity friends! It's the boss lady's Birthday today so we are celebrating in a BIG way at Unity. Please do me a favor and head over to Angela's Facebook wall and wish her a Happy Birthday! She is not only one of the sweetest gals I know but she has the biggest heart and I love her so.

I knew from the moment I met her...she was special. She has been many things to me since that January evening in December. Thanks for inspiring me to live my dreams dear friend.
 Happy Birthday!!

In celebration of Angela's Birthday there are so many beautiful, amazing stamps releasing. Please stop by the Unity website to see them all. Here's one of the Angie girl images.

Super cute right? I decided to color her with some of my watercolor pencils and then add a little smooch spray over the top. I like the effect it created. 

Supplies: Patterned paper My Minds Eye; Martha Stewart border punch; Petaloo Flora Doodles yellow.

It's been awhile since I used my watercolor pencils but I really did enjoy coloring this sweet image. I added these cute flowers from Petaloo to make this a really fun card. 

Now it's time for the good stuff!

Yep...you read it right here... 40% off and a free gift when you spend $25!

Now I am sending you over to the super sweet and talented Shilo...

Unity Stamp of the Week

Hello friends. Have you seen this week's Unity Stamp of the Week? It's another adorable image for this week. One I personally enjoy daily. Hee Hee...

You make me Steamy

I told you this image was cute! So here's my sample for this week...

Supplies: Recollections kraft paper and tag: Eyelet Outlet Sock Monkey brad; Basic Grey Sugar Rush patterned paper and brad. Stampin Up scallop border punch. Misc ribbon.

I could not resist adding an Eyelet Outlet Sock monkey on top of the cup of Joe here. I mean he just fits there perfectly right? 

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week gallery. Now you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own. So hurry over to this page to find out how you can sign up to have some Unity Happy Mail in your mailbox each week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Chilly Greetings with Winter Frost

Hello friends. Available this month at your favorite scrapbook store is the Winter Frost collection by We R Memory Keepers. I made this fun little card to share with you today.

Chilly Winter Wishes

Supplies: Patterned paper: Snow flurries; embossed stickers; layered stickers from the Winter Frost collection.  

I love the colors in this collection. I know many of you have some fantastic snow photos from the holidays and the Winter Frost collection is perfect for scrapbooking them.

Make sure you visit the We R Memory Keepers Facebook page for exciting sneak peeks of the Winter releases and some fun giveaways!

Have a great day!  

One little word

I am not a resolution maker because I'm that girl who breaks her resolutions like... 5 minutes after she makes them. So instead I chose to try One Little Word. For me this challenge gives me power and the feeling that if I fall too far from my word I'll feel that little nudge of encouragement to embrace it again. So with that said I bet you're wondering what my word is for 2013 right

VALUE

I really thought a lot about what my word would be this year and I realized looking back on 2012 that I really hadn't valued myself in so many areas of my life. And since I did not value me, I allowed others to de-value me in business and personal relationships. It was really hurtful to come to this realization because I also realized that I've spent most of my life not knowing what my worth really was. We all have value and as women who have careers and families, it's so easy for us to put ourselves last...always. So after choosing my word I feel ready for the challenge to value myself.

Self discovery can be life changing and I am excited to embrace this year's One Little Word challenge.

What is your 2013 One little Word?

I'd love to hear it so leave me a comment.

Hip Hop...in with the New!

Hello Hip Hop friends! Happy New Year to you all! I hope your holidays were wonderful. I am SO ready for a new year. It's 2013...what are your plans for you in the new year? I have SO many plans I can hardly sleep at night. I know I sound funny right but I gotta say, I am feeling really good about this year.

I'm feeling even better about the new releases that Unity has for you today. Make sure you check the Unity Facebook page for all the details about today's release but in the mean time I have a sneak peek for you right here on my blog cause I'm just that kinda girl...

I'll Give you my Heart

Supplies: Patterned paper Echo Park For the Record 2. Border Punch: Martha Stewart, Button and twine: Papertrey Ink.

I love these new release images by Phyllis Harris. They are sweet, whimsical and just lovely. You'll want to add them to your collection for sure. For more of Phyllis Harris's creations click here.

Well friends, that's it for today.

Now I am sending you onto Thienly's blog.