Got Sketch Express 2 - Sketch #1

I have a few more layouts to share from Got Sketch Express 2. Valerie has been working hard and we've been doing the same!

Here's a layout from sketch #3.

Supplies used: Core'dination Colorcore cardstock, October Afternoon (papers, stickers, journal tag), Ek Success (border punch), 3L (foam squares & tape runner), Cricut Expression and All Sports cartridge

And this layout is from sketch #4.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, Jillibean Soup (papers, stickers, die-cuts, alpha stickers), My Little Bit of Whimsy (ladybug stick pin), 3L (foam squares), Queen & Co (red pearls),

Martha Steward (butterfly punch)

Thanks for popping by and have a great day!

Punky Sprouts & Paper Trunk team up!!!

I'm not sure if you've been following both the Punky Sprouts & Paper Trunk blogs but last week and this week we've teamed up together to share some fabulous projects. We'd love for you to check them out.

Today I'm sharing my album on Paper Trunk's blog but I'll share some pics here too. (you can check the PT blog though for close up shots and details on the products that I used.)

I love their albums as they've got great designs and add such fun shapes. I bound mine together with my Bind-it-all machine instead of the metal rings.

So please ... make sure to stop over at both of these blogs. I KNOW that they'd love to see your comments! ;)

Have a great Tuesday!

Bon Voyage

I wish I was going on a trip now ... but that will have to wait until next summer (as we've got some exciting adventures in the works!)

For now however, I'd love to share with you some projects that I've created for Imaginisce using the new Bon Voyage collection. The colors are just so rich and masculine. Perfect for vacation pics. However, perfect for any kind of theme really.

Here's a look of some of the wonderful product.

And here's what I created using this fantastic collection.

"Spread Your Wings and Fly"

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Bon Voyage collection, Glam Rocks), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, My Little Shoebox alphabet stickers

"An Island Bike Excursion"

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Bon Voyage collection, Glam Rocks), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, Divine Twine, Ek Success circle punch, My Little Shoebox (alpha stickers)

"On Vacation to Alberta"

Supplies used: Imaginsice (Bon Voyage collection, Glam Rocks), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, My Little Shoebox (alpha stickers), dymo labeler

"True North" card

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Bon Voyage collection, Glam Rocks), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, twine

Please make sure to hop on over to the Imaginisce blog to check out the wonderful projects that the Design Team have created. Make sure to check out each day because new stuff will be posted each day this week.

And here's the cover of a mini album I'm working on with this collection. It's for a cruise that we'll be going on next summer - to Alaska!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a fabulous day!

Whimsy delights!

I'm so happy to be sharing another post on My Little Bit Whimsy blog. Here's the post.

And here's what I created.

"A Perfect Beach Day"

Supplies used: Whimsy cloud buttons, Bella Blvd (patterned papers, stickers), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, Fiskars border punch, My Little Shoebox (large turquoise alpha stickers), Queen & Co. pearls (red)

"A Bunch of Nuts"

Supplies used: Whismy owl stick pin, Bella Blvd (papers, stickers, chipboard), Core'dinations cardstock

Have a super day and thanks for stopping by!

Imaginisce's Bon Voyage Release Party & Got Sketch Express 2 - Sketch #1

Today the Imaginisce blog is having a release party for the new Bon Voyage collection. If you haven't seen it then you need to hop on over to the Imaginisce website and check it out!

It's a fabulous travel line perfect for any vacation - but it's perfect for just about anything as you will clearly see from the variety of projects that the Design Team will be sharing for this entire week.

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Valerie Salmon has created a sketch blog called Got Sketch. She provides fantastic sketches that you can use for inspiration when creating your own layouts. I love them!

She has done various classes before and I was thrilled to take part in Club Got Sketch this past summer.

She now has another one called Got Sketch Express 2 and it starts today.

So sketch #1 is up!!

If you've registered you've seen the awesome sketch that Valerie has created.

If you haven't registered you really should!! You will be so happy with the sketches.

Here's my take on Sketch #1.

The black cardstock is from the new Core'dinations Spotted collection and comes pre-embossed with dots everywhere! I love it! I just sanded around the edge of the paper design on some of the dots to create a border effect.

Supplies used: Core'dinations new Spotted cardstock, Paper Trunk (Jellybean collection patterned papers, letter stickers, Maya Road sheer journal circle, some K&Company chipboard pieces, Divine Twine (turquoise), Ek Success border punch

Happy Monday & Hope you have a great week!

Paper Trunk & Punky Sprouts!

Hi there!

Just wanted to share with you that Paper Trunk & Punky Sprouts have teamed up for a week of fabulous projects and inspiration! Make sure to check out both blogs September 19th - 28th, 2011.

I'm excited to share my project with you and hope you'll stop by my blog & the Paper Trunk blog on the 27th.

Got Sketch Express 2 & a brief video to share!

If you have followed my blog you've heard me talk about the Got Sketch blog by the talented Valerie Salmon. She's so great at coming up with sketches and she's offering another great class called Got Sketch Express 2.

It starts up on September 19, 2011. You'll be able to complete 8 layouts in 4 weeks! It's a great idea for the busy scrapbooker because you just download the pdf file and go!

For more information on registering for the class CLICK HERE.

I saw this video on Heart & Stroke foundation - it's something that I want to share with you because it is SO important that we listen to our bodies. I can't stress it enough. Believe me - this past June was my eye opening experience and I don't want to see any of my friends or family go through the same thing. Listen to your bodies.

Hope to see you there!

The Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival!!!

I so wish that I could be there with the gals in Edmonton & Calgary!!

You ladies are going to have a blast!!! And if you haven't heard of this event or signed up yet PLEASE check out this LINK for more information!!!

This awesome event put on by Canadian Scrapbooker takes place in Calgary Sept 23-24th, 2011 and again in Edmonton Oct 1st-2nd, 2011.

There's an awesome Creative Marketplace where you can walk around & see the latest and greatest crafting products, you can take part in some amazing classes taught by awesome Canadian Scrapbooker teachers and have a fun time working on your projects during the Open Crop time OR you can have fun decorating & eating cupcakes because Jackie's mom has been busy baking over 350 cupcakes!! How fun is that??

I KNOW that you won't be disappointed!!!

So, if you live near either of these places and want to get away to an incredible scrapbooking experience then make sure to check this one out! You'll love it!

A new sketch

Today is the 15th of the month and as I promised earlier I will be releasing a new sketch on the 15th of each month. I have 2 already posted and you can check them out by clicking on the SKETCHES tab near my blog banner.

I hope that you will enjoy using them and be inspired by them.

I would love to see what you create using my sketches so please feel free to email me or leave a comment here on this post with a link to your creation.

Here's this month.

And here's my layout that I created the sketch from.

Supplies used: Core'dinations (Jenni Bowlin Impressions collection), Jenni Bowlin (patterned papers, butterflies, bingo card, buttons and stickers), Fiskars border punch

Thanks for stopping by today!

It's been a while

Well after months of having nothing in there I've finally added some things to my Etsy Shop - Paper Sentiments. There all cards for now (ranging from birthday, friends, thanks to christmas) but I'll add more things later on.

Here's a look at a few that I've added.

If you get a chance please feel free to pop on over to Paper Sentiments.

Imaginisce monthly challenge, First Day of School and B-Day pictures!

.... is up!!! We've got another sketch up this month by our own Melinda Spinks. It's a wonderful grid design. She has such great sketches and you can check them out on her blog.

To see the sketch go to the Imaginisce blog or click HERE.

Here's my take on this month's sketch.

I used the Geek is Chic collection for my layout and pics of my youngest when he started Kindergarten 2 years ago. Yes, that means he's in Grade Two - starting today!!! I can't believe it!!

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Geek is Chic - patterned papers, diecut, chipboard, Glam Rocks), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, My Little Shoebox (alpha stickers), American Crafts (Slick Writer)

Yesterday we celebrated my daughter's 11th birthday. I can't believe how quickly the years have gone by. She was so excited for this day. We had a family party with all our relatives at a park close by.

She had fun opening her presents and had lots of little helpers. We gave Kailyn her first camera. And she was thrilled - because it was PINK!!!

Another one of the gifts she received was a PINK pocket knife from her grandparents. Another exciting gift for her.

This morning we were busy getting ready for the 1st day of school. The kids were quite excited last night and even this morning when we were heading out to leave. As has been the tradition over the past few years I like to take pictures of them before they leave. Well, I can't say that they were all that co-operative. More on the goofy side I think!

Ok, well I got 1 good one (but they're not really looking at me!)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Got Sketch Express 2 - Sketch #1

Well, Valerie has been whipping out the sketches with this Express version of Got Sketch and I have a couple of layouts to share with you.

This first one I changed just a wee bit because where I have the circles along the bottom of the layout Valerie had put some overlapping scalloped designs.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, October Afternoon (papers, stickers and journal tag), Cricut Expression and All Sports cartridge, Imaginisce (Glam Rocks), Ek Success (border punch)

Here's another layout based on the latest sketch. I kept it pretty similiar to the sketch.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, My LIttle Bit of Whimsy (ladybug pin), Jillibean Soup (paper, stickers, die-cuts and alpha stickers), butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Queen & Co., (Red Pearls), American Crafts (black marker)

Hope you're having a great week!