SCRAPLIFT SUNDAY

Happy Sunday!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend. 

Today at Paper Issues it's time for a scraplift.  We are scrapping this awesome page from Ann!

I love the design, so I tried to stick with it.  Here's what I came up with.

I loved Ann's design so I pretty much stuck with it.  I used Crate Paper Cute Girl for the background paper  (I think I need more of it!) Some Pink Paislee, Echo Park and the quotes are cut out from Simple Stories Emoji line!  I had fun with this page!!

If you are getting creative today or any time soon, we would love for you to lift this page!

Thanks Ann for the inspiration!

Have a great weekend!

THE GOOD LIFE

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has an exciting weekend to look forward to!  If scrapping is in your plans, I have Mood Board inspiration for you from Mary-Ann and Paper Issues!

This board is gorgeous!  Love the soft colors, but this time the roller skates inspired me!  

 I thought the Sunshine and Happiness from Simple Stories would be perfect. And I used this sketch from Ashley Horton for my layout too! Got to love mood board AND sketch inspiration!

I had so much fun with this page!  If you haven't picked up Sunshine & Happiness what are you waiting for?  It's in the store!! 

Have a great weekend!  And if you get inspired to use our mood board make sure you share it with us over on our Paper Issues Facebook page!

SOME SUNSHINE & HAPPINESS

Oh!!! I am loving today's Product Spotlight at Paper Issues!

SUNSHINE & HAPPINESS from SIMPLE STORIES!

This line is so bright and happy.  You really can't go wrong with any of it!

I couldn't wait to work with it when I got it in the mail from Cassie.

I mean look at these colors!! 

Because of the bright colors I wanted to use a black and white picture...love the effect!

This gorgeous line is in the PI Store so make sure you get yours.  Or if you already have some...you could always use more!! 

Use my discount code at check out!

AUGUST TAKE 5

Need a good challenge to get you scrapping?  Well, then you need to start with the August Take 5 Challege from Mary Ann!  Here is the list Mary Ann created and all you have to do is pick 5 and start creating! You can always use more than 5 like I did, since I just couldn't stop adding things to my page. 

The color combo is my favorite! So easy to use these colors. 

Don't you just love that polka dot paper? It's in the Paper Issue Store if you feel the need to buy a sheet. Or two or three sheets!  

Use my code to receive 20% off your order! Thanks for stopping by!

PAPER ISSUES WANTS YOU TO GO FOR THE GOLD

Good Morning!

It's time for a new Challenge from Paper Issues! Lisa's challenge is for you to "Go For The Gold"

That could by travel, someone's accomplishments or just using gold! (you can see more details on the blog) I went with achievement or accomplishment.  The picture I used is of my daughter after she showed for the very first time.  It was right when she finished and was leaving the arena.  Love her face.  Totally happy and totally relieved!  We were so proud of her!

I'm sure you have lots of pictures that could fit this challenge!! Get them out, create a page and share it with us!  Can't wait to see what you all come up with!  

SUMMER PINSPIRATION

Hello everyone!! I can not believe it's already July. I don't want summer going too fast.  Of course the beginning of July means new challenges at PI so that is always exciting.  Today I am sharing a layout for the Pinspire Me Mood Board.  It's gorgeous...as always!!

Look at the gorgeous colors!! Surprisingly, I didn't go with the colors.  

I went with the yummy S'mores!  

Had to use a few pictures from a few years ago. 

I also like the wood grain in the beer picture so I grabbed some Simple Stories wood grain paper from the PI store!  

Kate wasn't too thrilled that i used this  picture but I love it!!  It shows how much she loved that s'more!  

So it's your turn to create something based on the mood board!  Make sure you share it with us on the Facebook page!

Thanks for stopping by!

TAKE 5 TUESDAY WITH A CUTE GOAT!

It's the first Tuesday of the month! That means there is a new Take 5 Tuesday over at Paper Issues!  I love doing this challenge. It's simple but really helps me get a page done!  The hardest part is choosing only 5 items for the list Mary Ann gives you to choose from.
(I usually end up with more than 5) Shhh...don't tell. 

This months' list includes wood grain paper...had to use the wood grain paper!  I knew I had the perfect picture for this paper.  Look at that adorable goat!  He sat with us for a long time while we pet him.  I just love goats so I had fun scrapping this page!  

Now it's time for you to head over to the blog  or Facebook page to check out the list.  Pick 5 of your favorite things from the list and start scrapping!  If you get a page or card done, make sure you share it with us!  And don't forget to stop by the store if you need to refill on some supplies.
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Thanks for stopping by!! Happy June!

I WAS PINSPIRED

Happy Friday!!

I am finally able to blog again.  For some reason I could not post a picture to my blog.  And now it seems to be working just fine.  So I can post some new pages from Paper Issues.  Today the June Pinspiration Board is up on the Paper Issues Blog and the Facebook page!

Here it is.  This board is gorgeous.

My layout was inspired by the sun.  I just loved the colors. 

There is so much on the board to inspire a page, project of card.  Hope you will share your work if you get creative.  And, if you need some new stuff to scrap with, head over the the Paper Issues Store.  There may be a little sale going on there right now!  

Thanks for stopping by! 

INTO THE WOODS ISSUE

It's Monday.  That isn't too exciting, but it does mean that there is a new issue over at Paper Issues!

It's called Into The Woods.  Time to get out that wood grain paper, wood veneer, outdoor picture, cute little woodland animals, etc.!  I love using wood grain paper so that had to be my background for what I created.

Then of course the picture of my son "holding up" a tree.  Couldn't pass this issue up! Now it's your turn!  Get out those outdoor pictures or the veneer and start creating!  Let us see what you came up with too!

Remember, if you need anything for the challenge, stop by the PI Store and remember to use my code for a discount! 

ON THE PAPER ISSUES BLOG

Hi everyone!! Today I'm on the Paper Issues Blog with a new layout. 

I used Everyday Moments from Elle's Studio.  LOVE his new line.  Heck, I love all their lines!  Head on over to the blog and the shop if you need to do some shopping!!  

Have a great day!!

SO MUCH LOVE

Good Morning!  It's been a while since I've blogged.  I get a little lazy about it.  Today I'm sharing with you a layout from a new issue called Em-Brace World Peeps at Paper Issues! 

There are several themes you can work with but I had to go with hugs. I knew I had a few hundred pictures of my daughter hugging her favorite horse. 

You can head over to the blog or the Friends and Fans Facebook page to check out other layouts by the team.  If the gets you in the mood to scrap, make sure you share you page with us for a chance at winning a store gift card! Also, if you want to shop remember to use my discount code to save yourself a little bit of money!  Have a great week!

 

FEBRUARY MOOD BOARD

Hello February! 

It's a new month! That means a new group of challenges and inspiration from Paper Issues!  

Today's inspiration is this gorgeous Mood Board created by Mary-Ann!  I love the colors and the pictures she put together.  I had no problem getting inspiration to create a layout!

I went with the red and white of the cupcake.  Since I planned on using a black and white picture, I thought the simple red and white theme would work really well.

I mixed Crate Paper Hello Love with the adorable Bella Blvd letters.  It's a simple layout but I had such a good time making it!  Now it's your turn!  Head on over to the Facebook Friends and Fans page and share your layout! I know the mood board had to inspire you too!  If you feel the need to do some shopping in the PI store make sure you use my code for 20% your order!!

Have a great weekend! 

SPOTLIGHTING SOME BELLA BLVD

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Time for a new product spotlight over at Paper Issues!

Today Michelle Gallant has us creating with anything Bella Blvd!  Love this spotlight because they are one of my favorite companies!  I had so much fun doing a page for this issue!

I cut the hearts out on my CAMEO and backed them with all the fun Bella papers! 

Make sure you head over to the blog or the Facebook Friends & Fans page to play along with the Bella papers!  If you need to stock up on Bella you can find it in the store!  If you use my code you get 20% off of your order!!  Hope to see your creations!

ANYTHING GOES AT PAPER ISSUES!

Hello!! It's time for another Issue at Paper Issues!  I am happy to be contributing to the Anything Goes issue hosted by Lisa Swift. The title of the issue speaks for itself!  You can make what you want with whatever product you want!! Easy, huh?

Here's what I came up with.

I used Elle's Studio Shine papers for the background and the quote bubbles are Elle's Say What paper  and journaling spots from Fancy Pants.  As always I had to add enamel dots to give it some texture and I even splattered some acrylic paint! Every time I look at the picture I crack up.  My windblown hair, my son avoiding the camera, my husband hating the boat ride to the island and my goofball daughter photobombing us!  I think the Elle's paper were perfect for the fun picture!

Now it's your turn to create something for the issue!  Head over to either the Paper Issues Facebook page and share your creations!  We love seeing them!

Also, if you plan on doing some shopping so you can do some scrapping, make sure you use my code below for 20% off your entire order in the PI store!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

PAPER ISSUES POST OF MY OWN

Hello! Welcome to my quick Sunday post for Paper Issues!

Today over at the Paper Issues Blog, I have my very first blog post as a DT member. 

Here's a little sneak peak of what the layout is about...

Head on over Paper Issues Blog or the Facebook page to see the entire layout! 

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by! 

PAPER ISSUES PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Hello everyone! Today I am posting my first Product Spotlight layout for Paper Issues!  So exciting!  This weeks product is Seven Papers by Studio Calico.  I used the Amelia line and I just love it!  The colors are so fun and bright and they were perfect for this picture of my daughter and her friend at the fair this past summer.  I really let the papers and the picture be the focus of this one.

Head over to the PI Blog to see what some of the other DT members have done with Seven Papers. 

So much inspiration over there!

If you would like to get some of the Seven Papers, head over to the PI store and pick some up and start creating your layouts! Have a great Wednesday and thanks for stopping by! 

TOP 15 of 2015

HAPPY 2016!!

Hard to believe another year has come and gone.

Today Paper Issues is having a  "modified" blog hop and we are posting our 15 favorite layouts from 2015.  Love this idea!!  So great to look back at the layouts I created in a year.  I can't wait to check out all the other posts too.  Here are the layouts I chose for my list. 

Here's a better look at a few that I picked.

Not only do I have my top 15 layouts to post but I also have some VERY EXCITING news that I can finally share!  I AM A PART OF THE PAPER ISSUES DT!  Yep!  So excited!  I loved being a visitor to the site and now I get to be a part of this wonderful design group.  Looking forward to the next 4 months!  Here are all the talented girls I get to design with!

So now, it's time to create more favorites for the new year and the new team!  Make sure you visit Paper Issues and sign up with us over at the PI Facebook page if you haven't already done so!! 

ICE CREAM LAYOUT

 

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Last night I worked on a layout for a Sketch Challenge over at Paper Issues.  I have to admit, I had a hard time with the sketch, but once I got it going I had so much fun with it!  I'm pretty happy with it.  I used a picture from our recent trip to Mackinaw. Eating ice cream.  What else would I use, right?

 

 

Thanks again Paper Issues for such great inspiration!  Have a good day! 

YEP. ANOTHER ONE.

I couldn't help it.  I had to make another page for the "Seas The Day" challenge.  I am loving the Summer Vibes from Simple Stories. The colors are gorgeous.

So here it is. 

 I'm pretty sure I'm done for the day.  Happy Friday!



INSPIRATION

Happy Friday!

Last night I finished up another layout.  I was inspired by two things this time.  One was a layout by Jill Sprott.  I love her style!  And this layout is so great.  The journaling all over looks so fun and I had to use it.  Thanks for the inspiration, Jill!  The next thing that inspired me was of course from Paper Issues.  (I swear they are not paying me to give them credit every time I scrap. LOL) This time it was from the PINSPIRE ME CHALLENGE.  Love the mood board.  The fair pictures reminded me that I have a ton of pictures from last summer that I need to scrap.  Thanks PI girls!  Here's what I came up with from all that inspiration.

This was so fun to make.  Time to print out the rest of the fair pictures and find another challenge to use them on!  Have a wonderful holiday weekend!