Random Ramblings...

More Pebbles Cards!!!

2012-02-06T20:42:00.002-05:00

Last week my cards were up on the Pebbles blog.
I was able to create these cards using mostly scraps,
I can't get enough of this yellow sheet from the
Farm Fresh collection!!! Hope these inspire you
to use up your paper scraps!!! Happy cardmaking!

Pebbles Cards

2012-01-27T11:51:00.003-05:00

Today I'm sharing 2 cards I created for Pebbles. This week we had to find an online inspiration and adapt it to our project. My inspiration is available on the Pebbles blog. Since Valentine's day is fast approaching, i thought it would be
fun to some love inspired cards, now I just need to figure out which one I'll
give to the hubby!

My Love

2012-01-11T21:39:00.002-05:00

Well hello and happy new year! I know it's been a while since I've
lasted posted, I have good reasons why I've been MIA but that
will have to wait for another blog post.;) In the meantime here's
a layout I created for Pebbles, it's a double pager, eeek!!
Love how it turned out and the color combo is my fave!!!!
Of course, it's easy to do a double pager when I get to play
with such cute pictures! They were taken by Christine at
Tripp Photography, we had another family photo session this
past fall!!! Lots of beautiful pictures were taken. :)

'Tis The Season

2011-12-20T20:32:00.002-05:00

I love the look of kraft based cards!!! Especially with this fabulous
line by Jillibean Soup. I used my Slice machine to cut out the
snowflakes, of course added one of my favorite Jillibean Soup
element, a Soup Label and I made a quick and easy Christmas card.
Hope you had a chance to make some cards this Holiday Season.

Christmas Album

2011-12-19T21:22:00.004-05:00

This year I decided to do my own version of a December Daily album.
I don't have enough time to do a daily version, so I'm just doing a Christmas
album which highlights events and moments of the Holiday Season.
I'm already behind but hopefully I will get caught up quickly, I just
might even ask Danika to help out with, I just know that she will love it.
More pictures are available on the Pebbles blog.

Love

2011-12-15T21:26:00.002-05:00

I love these pictures of the girls!!! Totally warms my heart to see them
walking hand in hand. This layout was created for Jillibean Soup using the
6x6 paper pads. Lots of my favorite products on here, I can't get enough
of these clouds, and yep, I did another 8.5x11 layout! :)

At last...

2011-12-14T20:36:00.002-05:00

This past November Dan and I traveled to New York city for a
much derserved romantic weekend away. We had a fabulous time,
loved exploring the city, enjoying quiet meals and just spending
time together. This picture was taken at Rockerfeller Plaza, such
a beautiful and romantic place to visit right in the heart of NY.
I created this layout for Jillibean Soup, I have a serious crush on
the Sweet and Sour collection.

Gift Pockets with Scor Pal

2011-12-08T21:38:00.002-05:00

This week on the Jillibean Soup blog the DT is doing a cross-promotion
with Scor Pal! I created little gift pockets with my Scor Pal, I've added some
detailed shots below. I have to say that Scor Pal is a must have tool,
so easy to use, I don't know what I've done without it before!!! Thank you
Scor Pal for this fabulous opportunity!

True Colors

2011-12-05T21:23:00.003-05:00

The Jillibean Soup DT was asked to participate in Becky Fleck's December
Pagemaps sketches. How fun is this?! I love Becky's sketches, they are
the best in the industry! Of course I jumped on the opportunity. I was assigned
a 12x12 layout, perfect for some recent pictures of the girls! Make sure to
check out the rest of the sketches by visiting Becky's website: PageMaps.

With Love

2011-12-01T21:12:00.004-05:00

This week Pebbles is featuring their newest collection, With Love.
My projects were up yesterday. I love the small tags with
cut out words, so clever! I'm also loving the sticky notes, brillian

addition to the collection. Make sure to check out the DT has been up to.

Happy Holidays

2011-11-29T21:29:00.001-05:00

It will be a card filled week! :)
Today I'm sharing a card for Jillibean Soup and a product
exchange with Petaloo. I just love those adorable flowers,
they screamed Christmas to me!
Thank you to Petaloo for the opportunity!

Loads of Cards

2011-11-28T11:38:00.005-05:00

Hello everyone! Taking a quick minute to share some recent
cards created for Jillibean Soup. I used the new corrugated sheets,
love the added texture they bring to any projects.

Gifts

2011-11-24T20:48:00.004-05:00

This past summer Brianna would always bring me little gifts from
daycare, she would always have a flower, a twig, a rock for me. She
was always so excited to give me my gift, of course I had to scrap
about this. I create this layout for Jillibean Soup, I used lots of
kraft papers and also some of the new corrugated sheets! Yep, I did
another 8.5 x 11 layout, I think this will be a new standard for me. :)

Library Love

2011-11-18T08:27:00.001-05:00

Danika loves to read!!! She wants to get new books all the time,
I just can't keep up, so this past summer we visited our public
library. Danika was amazed by all the books available to her. She
was even more impressed to get her very own library card.
Needless to say that this is now a regular activity to walk down
to the library and search for new stories to discover.

Girls Weekend

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-05:00

Whenever DH goes away for a weekend, I make sure to have lots of fun
activities planned for the girls. They love our very own girls weekend, we
spend lots of time in PJs, eating popcorn and watching movies. We go
out to feed the ducks, for cupcakes, to the parc, etc... We really do have
a lovely time together, as they grow older I do hope they will continue
to want to have girls weekend with me. This layout was created
for Jillibean Soup, it was a nice reminder of this past summer.

Hungry Ducks

2011-11-11T09:00:00.003-05:00

It's been a quiet week on my blog, I'm still catching up from my weekend away
to NYC with Dan. We had a fabulous time, enjoyed some wonderful meals,
good drinks and quiet time! Sigh!!! We were long overdue. Central Park in
the Fall is stunning!!! I'm sure I'll be scrapping one layout or two about this trip.

In the meantime I'm sharing this layout created for Pebbles. My assignment
was to used the sketch, which is posted on the Pebbles blog. I used lots
and lots of Fresh Goods collection, this layout is a nice reminder of this
past summer and spending time with my girls.

Make sure to check out the blog for more inspiration.

Ho Ho Ho Card

2011-11-08T09:02:00.000-05:00

Today I'm sharing a card created for Jillibean Soup using the new Corrugated
Paper. I love love love anything corrugated and these sheets are the best!
I used mine on an angle and using a die, I cut out the star shape. Of course I
also used my trusty Slice machine, some Studio Calico ink and Jillibean twine.

Be card

2011-11-03T08:56:00.001-04:00

Here's a little fun card I created using only washi tape,
I also have to credit an image
I saw on Pinterest for the inspiration to create this card.

From Pinterest....

I thought it was a very clever way to use up all the

washi tape I've been hoarding!!!

Just Because

2011-10-31T08:49:00.002-04:00

Have you seen Pebbles latest collection, With Love? It's beautiful!!!
I received the line a couple of weeks ago and couldn't wait to
play with it, had some free time in between assignments so I created
this card. I love love love the heart clips, so perfect as a banner.
The colors and patterns are gorgeous and the coordinating
embelishment are simply divine, seriously, aren't those Mini
Clothes Pins simply the best?! Hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Shy Girl

2011-10-27T20:48:00.003-04:00

This layout was up on the Jillibean Soup blog yesterday.
I took these pictures of Brianna earlier this summer.
We've had our challenges lately with Bri and separation anxiety,
especially when I would drop her off at pre-school.
She's slowly getting better and adjusting to her new surroundings,
I just love her sweet and sensitive personality.
She reminds me so much of me...

Good Witch? Bad Witch?

2011-10-25T08:37:00.000-04:00

I was up on the Pebbles blog yesterday sharing a layout for the
Mix and Match assignment, this is my creation. I loved mixing various
lines, love the color combo, can't go wrong with a splash of yellow!
Like I said yesterday, I'm all about using negative space, which
I've done again, oooops! ;) Happy Mixing!

Love Makes a House....

2011-10-24T08:00:00.001-04:00

a home! Here's a quick little fun card I created. You might
have noticed that I love using the negative part of a die cut,
this is exactly what I did with this card, using a heart
shaped die, I created a negative part which is the main focus
of my card. I love the stick pin with the punched out hearts,
hope you do as well!! Happy Monday!

The Card Kitchen Kit Club

2011-10-22T09:21:00.003-04:00

Have you seen the Jillibean Soup's newest project!?
Make sure to check it out, love this idead of a card kit club!!!
All the details are on the new blog - Card Kitchen Club.

Enjoy The Season

2011-10-21T08:19:00.000-04:00

I'm back again today with another Christmas card. It features
multiple techniques, dry embossing for the background
cardstock, Slice machine for the ornaments, embossing on the
ornaments, Studio Calico mist on the ornament and my
trusty sewing machine. Even if this card has many components,
it came together very quickly, that's what I love about making
cards, instant gratification! Happy card making!

Welcome Fall Wreath

2011-10-19T08:27:00.001-04:00

Fall is here in full force. The trees are changing colors, beautiful

warm shades of red, orange and yellows. The temperature is

cooler, the pumpkins are out, I love this time of the year. To

celebrate this beautiful season, the Pebbles DT was asked to create

Fall inspired projects, I created the wreath below, which is

now displayed on my front door. I used a wood base, which I

wrapped in twine, then using my Slice machine, I cut out

various types of leaves. My favorite item on this projects is the

little pumpkins, so easy to do and totally cute! I hope this

inspires you to create your own Fall wreath. Happy crafting.

ReadySetGo

2011-10-17T08:00:00.002-04:00

Christmas is just around the corner...yes, yes, I know, it's still
early but I've already decided to start doing some Christmas cards.
I'm always waiting at the last minute and rushing to get everything
done, so this year, I'm getting a head start! :)

This card has a more "manly" feel to it, I love the brown, green
and kraft color combo. I used a Hero Arts stamp set, along
with some Stampin Up ink on the tag. The tree is made out of
the Toy Box collection by Crate Paper. Hope this inspires you
to create some Christmas cards! Happy crafting.

Handmade with Love

2011-10-14T09:07:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! Hope you have a fabulous weekend ahead of you.
Today I am sharing a layout created for Jillibean Soup.
This past summer I did my very first sewing project, a library
book bag for Danika, it was a fun experience and Danika
loves her bag. This collection was perfect for this themed
layout, you might noticed the Maya Road bobbins that I
added, I think those add a nice touch to my layout.

Xo card Jillibean Soup

2011-10-10T18:19:00.003-04:00

Happy thanksgiving long weekend to all my Canadian friends,
we had a fabulous long weekend, it was the best way to spend time
with my lovely family!

I'm sharing today a card created for Jillibean Soup, I'm using the
Fiskars postage stamp, what a fun accent, loved using it on this cards!
I'm also using one of my all time favorite Jillibean Soup collection
Sweet and Sour soup, I can't get enough of this grey paper!

You & Me

2011-10-07T09:30:00.000-04:00

I've been meaning to share this layout for a little while now,
I do really love it because of the theme of the layout, but I'm still
unsure about the design. It's not my usual layering type of design,
it felt great to try something different, I guess I just have to
get used to it. I used a Studio Calico kit to create this layout.

Miss You Card

2011-10-04T21:21:00.004-04:00

Sharing a Jillibean Soup card with you tonight. I added a little
Maya Road envelop, I love these and they coordinated so well with
this Jillibean Soup collection. Of course I added some Mister Huey
for good measure! A project without mist is just not complete,
at least for me! Thanks for the visit!

Summer Fashion

2011-09-30T09:09:00.002-04:00

One of Danika's main fashion staple this summer was a skirt and
t-shirt, she is such a girly girl, she does look totally cute!
I created this layout for Jillibean Soup and I used the Homemade
6 Beans Soup, I love the color palette of this collection. I loved creating
this layout, the button card was soooo perfect for this page.
I love it when things just come together so well. Hope you have
scrappy plans this weekend! Happy friday friends!

Pebbles - New Addition

2011-09-29T08:00:00.001-04:00

I created these cards for Pebbles, I used this adorable baby boy
collection. Love the texture of the papers and all the fun embelishments.
I rarelly use boy themed supplies so this was a treat for me!
Make sure to visit the Pebbles blog to see what the DT members
have created for the Dear Pebbles blog post.

Epic

2011-09-26T08:25:00.001-04:00

A couple of weeks ago Pearl Jam was in town, we are HUGE

Pearl Jam fans, we've traveled to see them in concert, it

was great to finally be able to see them in our home town.

I also scored major points with DH when I got him tickets

as a Father's Day present. :) We had side seats, which were

much better than sitting way up in the nosebleed section,

I even got to see the lead singer before the show, of course

Dan was gone to get refreshements. So I did manage to

get some pictures with my cell, funny how they made their

way onto a layout! ;) It's been a while since I've done a

8.5 x 11 layout, I loved it! I also used a Studio Calico kit to

create this layout, love the more boyish colors, it's a nice

change from the pinks i usually use. Needless to say

this was an Epic evening!!!

Hello Birthday Girl

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Yep, my baby girl is now 3! She is such a lovely sweet sweet girl.
She loves her sister and thinks that Danika's toys are the
best, needless to say that Danika has a constant companion, even
if she doesn't want one! I used up a Studio Calico kit for this layout,
I used lots of techniques, stamping, stitching, misting, embossing,
I had lots of fun!!!! Happy birthday to my baby!!!

What I Love

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Last friday was a pretty exciting day for me, it was my first

feature on the Pebbles blog as DT member. I decided to do a layout

about some of my fave things. I used the new Fresh Goods collection,

I did cut out the banners, it was a bit time consuming but so

worth it, love the end result. Make sure to stop by the Pebbles

blog to see the projects of my fellow DT members.

I hope your week is off to a good start.

Sounds of Home

2011-09-15T20:38:00.003-04:00

I love to hear the sounds of little feet running down the hallway,
anxiously waiting for me to get in the house, Brianna loves to greet
me this way, I just love this time of day! The new Sweet and Sour
collection by Jillibean Soup was so perfect for this layout, i love the color
combo, especially with the grey paper! Thanks for the visit!!!

Hometown Exploring

2011-09-08T21:07:00.002-04:00

I am so relieved that this week is almost over, the 2nd week of back
to school, pre-school and work has been tough to say the least.
Today I am sharing a layout I created with a Studio Calico kit.
I have a serious crush on the Studio C chipboard letters, I love them!
I used lots of Mister Huey and some stamping on this layout,
this was a fun fun fun layout to create! :)

Couple of Cards

2011-09-05T12:38:00.004-04:00

Happy long weekend my friends! Hope you are having a good one!
Today I am sharing 2 cards I created for Jillibean Soup.
You will notice that some of my fave items are on these cards,
Jillibean Soup corrugated hearts, stickers and pod parts.
I am seriously lovin the new releases, but I do say that every
time Jillibean Soup releases a new collection, what can I say,
I'm a die hard fan! I'm also seriously diggin' the white background
with Mister Huey. Hope you had time to do something crafty
this long weekend. Bye for now!

Cross Promotion

2011-09-01T10:00:00.002-04:00

Today I'm sharing a layout that was created for a cross promotion
between Jillibean Soup and Maya Road. I'm a huge MR fan, so I was
thrilled to learn we had the opportunity to participate in this event.
I had fun using my embossing heatgun and powder, it has been a while
since I've done that, love the end result! More people have been
leaving comments latetly and I just wanted to say thank you!!!
It's great to hear from you and know who is reading my blog.

Be Still My Heart

2011-08-26T08:04:00.004-04:00

I think this layout pretty much says it all... I love Macy's.
You see we don't have Macy's here in Canada, so when I went
to NY I had the chance to shop at Macy's and I am hooked!
Now I can't wait to go back to NY and spend more time in Macy's.
I used an older Studio Calico kit, I love love love these papers,
I also love the contrast of the red against the more muted colors.
Thanks for the visit!

Lovely Girl Pebbles

2011-08-24T08:10:00.003-04:00

How I enjoy being on holidays! I still get up early with the girls,
but we don't have to rush, I have time to enjoy a coffee while surfing
the web, I really enjoy this time of the day, when everyone is
still sleepy and quiet. Ahhhhh, quiet.....

Here is a another project created for Pebbles as guest DT.
I have to say that my love for Pebbles started with the yellow
paper with the clouds - here I cut out the clouds. This
paper was included in a old Studio Calico kit and as
soon as I got it, I knew I was going to use ever tiny pieces
of paper of this line, it's exactly what I've done. I think I have
one or two clouds left and I'm keeping them for something
special, so this is how my love for Pebbles started. :)

Pebbles Cards

2011-08-23T08:21:00.004-04:00

Today I would like to share some cards I created as guest designer for Pebbles.
I totally love the little flower buttons and I knew they would be
perfect a for card. For the second card, I just can't get enough of the
Pebbles flags, of course I had to find a way to use one on a card, I can
guarantee that these will find their way on a lot of my projects.

Just a reminder that the draw is still open until Friday, I will post a
picture of the prize pack later this week, to be eligible all
you have to do is leave a comment in the post below. Thanks for
stopping by and leaving such sweet comments!!!

More Pebbles Love!!!

2011-08-19T18:23:00.005-04:00

It's a double dose of good news this week!
I am featured today on the Pebbles blog as Guest Designer!
This all happened even before the DT call was posted,
so imagine my delight when I saw the DT call!

Here are two of my designs, you can see the rest on the Pebbles blog.

In honor of all this good stuff happening I thought it would
be fun to have a giveaway. All you have to do is leave
a comment on my blog, I will have a draw for
a prize pack of my favorite products, it will be a good one,
you won't want to miss it!!!

Thanks for the visit and sharing my scrappy happiness!!!

My Happy News!!!

2011-08-15T20:24:00.005-04:00

I am now part of the Pebbles Design Team!!!
EEEKKKK!!!!
I was so thrilled when I received the email, it was
a tough secret to keep!!!

Congrats to all my fellow DT members, I have
some good friends on that list, so thrilled to be working
with them again, and I look forward to working
with Lynn and the Pebbles Inc team!!!

You can see all the details on the Pebbles blog -
check it out here - Pebbles.

Peace and Joy Frame Jillibean Soup

2011-08-08T20:45:00.003-04:00

Ok, I'm going to try to post this again! When I did my post this
morning blogger lost my column on the left side, what the heck!?
So I had to delete my post and the column came back!
Fingers are crossed that this now works.

I love creating altered frames and I was thrilled when I was
asked to create some frames for the Jillibean Soup booth at CHA.
This frame was created using the new Christmas Eve Chowder
collection. I totally love this release, the little penguins are so
cute and the colors are fabulous!!!

Roof Top View

2011-08-05T09:39:00.002-04:00

I was finally able to make a dent in a Studio Calico kit.

I still have lots of pictures from NY to scrap, I rarelly use blue

on a layout so this was a fun layout to create for me.

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Happy Harvest New Jillibean Soup

2011-08-04T21:03:00.002-04:00

Today I am sharing a project that went up on the Jillibean blog.
I created this altered frame for the Jillibean booth at CHA.
My Slice machine was very handy for this project, the new Apple Cheddar
Collection was perfect for a Fall theme project. I love altering frames, they
are my go to item when I want to alter something. I hope this inspires
you to create your own frame. Happy altering!!!

Just A Note

2011-08-01T14:49:00.002-04:00

Today I'm sharing a card that was posted on the Jillibean Soup blog.
This card was created for CHA using the new Sweet and Sour
Soup! It is a fabulous new line that features lots of fun fonts, bold
color combos and cute typerwritters. Make sure you check it out!

Live The Life

2011-07-30T21:05:00.003-04:00

Today I'm sharing a recent card created for Jillibean Soup!
I love the corrugated frames and wanted to display them in
a fun way! I used Dutch Mustard Soup Collection for this
card. The safety pin came with a tag on a pair of jeans, I
knew it would be perfect for a card, gotta love it when these
little fun items come my way! Thanks for the visit!

Sticky Treat

2011-07-28T21:16:00.003-04:00

How I love summer and everything that comes along with it, including
sticky popsicles! LOL!!! The new Watermelon Gazpacho collection by Jillibean
Soup was perfect for these pictures! I also pulled out my Slice machine
to cut out the popsicle, I thought it was a cute accent. So what is your
favorite treat this summer?!

Love You Frame

2011-07-26T08:00:00.002-04:00

Here's a little project I created for Jillibean Soup. I found this frame on
sale at Bouclair and knew right away I had to use it for some
scrappy project. I love the color contrasts of the white frame with the
beautiful Blossom Soup collection. Now I just need to find the perfect
spot in Danika's room to put it on display. Thanks for stopping by peeps!!!

Delight

2011-07-22T13:12:00.002-04:00

I was in the mood to create a Fall themed layout, maybe it's the
hot weather making me wish it was Fall again, don't get me wrong,
I love summer, but I do prefer the Fall. I used lots of my
fave items on this layout, cloud punch by Fiskars, hot air balloon stamp
by Studio Calico, yellow thickers by American Crafts and
the Maya Road pockets, love it all!!!

Twinkle Twinkle

2011-07-18T08:00:00.001-04:00

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a layout that was on the Jillibean blog
last week. So many fun things on here that make me smile, the shower
of stars,the color combo and these sweet pics of Brianna!!! She is so
cute when she sings twinkle twinkle little star, you see we speak
french at home, so she has the cutest english accent, totally heartmelting!!!
Hope your Monday is off to a good start. Thanks for the visit!

Happy Wishes Cowboy

2011-07-13T08:00:00.002-04:00

Here's a card (4x4) that I've created over the weekend.
Lots of fun elements used on this card, Mister Huey in white,
Slice machine for the star, stickers by Crate Paper, embossing folder
and of course some stitching! I rarely make "boy" themed
cards, I thought it was time to change that! :)

Birthday Wishes Jillibean Soup

2011-07-11T21:11:00.002-04:00

I've been on a card making kick lately, I think I enjoy them because
they are usually quick to make and my time has been so limited.
This card was created for Jillibean Soup, I used the Blossom Soup
collection, which I love!!! The ballons were created using a Martha Stewart
punch purchased at Michael's. The stamp sentiment is also by Jillibean Soup
and I used Jenni Bowlin ink, of course I added a bit of stitching. ;)

Apple Cheddar Soup

2011-07-07T21:43:00.001-04:00

Have you seen!!!!!!!???
Fabulous, isn't?!
Hope you left a comment on the Bean blog!! ;)

Sweet and Sour Soup

2011-07-04T21:54:00.003-04:00

Have you seen this new line by Jillibean Soup!!!
Sooooo fabulous!!!!!
Make sure to check out the blog to have a chance
to win some of this awesome new release!

Tech Savvy

2011-06-30T13:40:00.002-04:00

Today I'm sharing a layout created for Jillibean Soup, I used
the Spotted Owl Soup collection, I wanted to showcase the versatility
of this line, although this is technically a birthday line, the papers
are so well designed that they can be used for non-birthday layouts!
Brianna loves to play with my iPod and she is very good at it,
of course I had to capture this on a layout!

In my previous post I talked about one of the Jillibean Soup new lines,
you can see the whole line here - Jillibean Soup Giveaway!!!!
Make sure to leave a comment, you could win this fabulous line!
Good luck y'all!!!

Thank you Card

2011-06-27T22:02:00.003-04:00

Here is my latest card created for Jillibean Soup.
I love the little pennants which I found on a Slice cartridge,
what a great find! Love the look of kraft on kraft, if I
would listen to myself I would be doing that all the time!

Have you seen the first Jillibean Soup sneak peek?
This line is fabulous!!!! Make sure to check out the Jillibean blog
on a regular basis, I'm sure Jill will have more previews
and giveaways!!!!!

2011-06-23T08:23:00.002-04:00

Thought I'd do a quick post to share a layout that was recently
published with Scrapbook Trends magazine. It's one of those layouts
that I wasn't over the moon happy with it but then got totally fab
comments and was picked up for publication, go figure!!!
I do love those pictures, they make my heart melt! Looking
back at these, Brianna looks so tiny and has short hair, she
has grown soooo much this past year, sighhh! She's no longer a
baby and she makes sure to remind me whenever she can!!

Spring in NY!

2011-06-16T20:32:00.002-04:00

Here's my most recent layout for Jillibean Soup!
Finally scrapped some pictures from my trip to NY!
Love the Blossom Soup collection, I used my
Slice machine to cut out the butterflies, my goal was
too embossed them but I totally forgot and only
remembered when it was too late. Ooooops!

Rain or Shine

2011-06-15T21:01:00.002-04:00

Thought I'd share a little something scrappy tonight.
On our last camping trip Brianna had a blast playing with
my umbrealla, who needs toys!? This adorable collection
by Crate Paper was perfect for these pics.
Thanks for the visit and lovely comments. :)

My Garden

2011-06-14T21:18:00.002-04:00

I don't usually post about non scrappy things going on in my life, but
I had to post about my flower garden as it is where I am spending most
of time these past months, summer is toooooo short, so this year I
decided to make our front porch and patio into a flower oasis. Of course,
a couple of cute lawn ornaments made their way into to my garden,
my fave one is below, the girls named him Gnomeo, of course after the movie
which has been constantly playing in our house. So instead of scrapping,
I'm working on my garden, which explains the lack of layouts of my blog! ;)

Cards Monday

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Here are some recent cards created for Jillibean Soup using 2 of the newestcollections.
On this card, I decided to use my Slice machine to cut through the
journaling card to have a butterfly accent, which I then stitched,
I love the outcome!

When I saw this collection I knew I had to cut out the clothes,
voila! A fun summer card, or better yet...
a perfect card for honeymooners!

Catching up...

2011-06-08T21:33:00.003-04:00

Things have been busy here these past couple weeks, plus we've
been enjoying the wonderful weather and I've been working in my
flower garden, which is doing so well this year. Needless to say,
that my poor blog was neglected. Thought I'd catch up on some things...

This layout was published with Scrapbook Trends, I created it using
a Studio Calico kit, for the recorsd, I'm still not tired of the banners. ;)

Did you know that you can now order directly from Jillibean Soup!?
How cool is that?!!! I know alot of people have been looking for the
kraft folder albums, well guess what, they are in the store. Woot!
Check it out here: Jillibean Soup Site Store.

And I wanted to give a shout out to my friend Jill who was just announced
as guest dt for Canadian Scrapbooking Magazine! Woot! Woot! WTG Jill!!!!

Glitter & Sparkles

2011-06-02T21:31:00.003-04:00

Thought I'd share a recent layout I created using a
Studio Calico kit and Elle's Studio new releases! This layout also
features lots of Crate Paper.

Danika loves to play with make up, so as a treat on
Christmas day I did her make up, which involved lots of spakles.
She was pretty darn cute!!!!

Hop, Skip & Jump

2011-05-29T14:00:00.002-04:00

Brianna had a blast learning to play hopscotch! I have a sequence of
pictures of her jumping and they are hilarious, especially when scrolled
through very quickly! Needless to say we had some good laughs
with these! I did selected the best pics of the bunch, notice the air shot!?

Of course I used the Emma's Shop collection by Crate Paper, it
is so perfect for these pictures! Especially the hopscotch card!
I actually used so much of this paper line in my last projects
that I had to go out and buy more paper! EEEK! Totally not like me,
but when I like something, I really LIKE it! Ciao for now!!!!

Super Reader

2011-05-26T22:03:00.002-04:00

Just sharing a layout that went up on the Jillibean Soup blog today.
Danika has made so much progress this year reading, she
started the year with being able to read slowly and with our help,
now she reads pre-teen princess books on her own! She always
has her head burried in a book, reading away, I love it!

I created the merit badge using a Jillibean Soup packaging,
it's a great way to use pretty packaging! Hope this inspires you
to recycle pretty packaging into something fun and unique!

Cloud 9 Card

2011-05-24T21:53:00.003-04:00

This card was posted on the Jillibean Soup blog today. I love the color
combo of teal, kraft and white. Lots of my favorite things on here,
banner, clouds and kraft border on kraft. This card was created with
the Pasta Fagioli collection. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog!

Pucker Up!

2011-05-19T21:11:00.003-04:00

Do you ever create a layout that just makes you
extra happy? This does layout does exactly that for me,
I look at it and it just makes me smile. First of all the
picture of my girls on Valentine's Day, saweet! Next
the combo of new and old Jillibean Soup supplies,
extra saweet! Finally, those ribbon flowers, I
am so thrilled at how they turned out, saweeet!
This layout was created for Jillibean Soup.

Love Blooms Here

2011-05-16T20:47:00.002-04:00

Here is a recent project I created for Jillibean Soup.
I used various lines of coordinating papers, embelishments
and twine. I found this wood flower stand at Michael's,
now it sitting on my desk and the perfect spot for those fave pictures.

Another try...

2011-05-13T16:24:00.003-04:00

Seems like blogger ate my last blog post.
Oh well, here's a 2 in 1 special of the day instead.

Hold on to your pants, I created a 2 pager!!! SHOCK!
I know, pretty crazy, huh? Well I love it, had fun doing it
and will do it again. This layout was created for Jillibean Soup,
I used the Spotted Owl Collection, love this fun, bright,
cheery line, perfect to display these pictures of Danika's first party.

This layout was created with a Studio Calico kit for
the NSD stamping challenge, I love the bee stamp, so cute!

Green Thumb

2011-05-11T21:22:00.000-04:00

Three posts in one week, what's going on!!! LOL!!!
I just had a very productive weekend participating in
the NSD challenges on Studio Calico. This one was
created for the stamping challenge. I love these clouds!!!

Know This

2011-05-10T22:04:00.002-04:00

I love this picture of Danika, she is soooo big!
Had time to play with another Studio Calico kits, love these
mix of papers. I also love the little chipboard shape
I altered using washi tape. I was also inspired
by all the butterfly die cuts shapes I'm seeing on so
many layouts, I got to put my Slice to good use!

Time Square

2011-05-09T20:59:00.002-04:00

Here's a recent layout I created using Studio Calico's
Metropolitan kit. I love this BG paper and I've been waiting
for the perfect pictures to use it! These pics of my
recent trip to NY city were perfect, Time Square is
so totally fantastic, lots of noise, people..the energy is fabulous!
Thanks for stopping by!

Published Projects

2011-05-05T21:19:00.002-04:00

Sharing some projects that were published in the April issue of
Create:Embellish by Northridge Media. These projects
were originally created for Jillibean Soup, so glad they
were published in such a fabulous magazine!

Jillibean Soup Cards Monday

2011-05-02T21:08:00.004-04:00

I hope that your week is off to a fabulous start.
Today I'm sharing some DT work for Jillibean Soup.
To create these cards I used the new 6x6 paper
packs, they are perfect for creating cards.
All the supplies are listed on the Jillibean Soup blog.
Make sure to stop by and see the work of fellow
DT members, there is lots of inspiration on the blog.

2 Peas Contest

2011-04-29T21:34:00.005-04:00

Make sure to check out the Jillibean Soup
contest on 2Peas. You have until tomorrow to
submit your projects, all the details are here, 2Peas.

Good luck everyone!!!

Here's a Jillbean Soup card that was published
with Northridge Media Card magazine, April issue.
This card was created using the Pasta Fagioli
collection, spourts, twine and kraft paper.
Such a lovely color combination!

Giddy Up!

2011-04-25T21:27:00.004-04:00

This layout was left unfinished for a while, finally I had some time

to put the finishing touches on it. I used a Studio Calico kit to create this

layout, I'm trying to put a dent on my kit supplies, I'm slowly getting

there. I included some close up pictures, hope you like.

Oh So Very

2011-04-21T22:15:00.004-04:00

I have a new layout to share today that I created using
a Studio Calico kit. I love the mix of browns, teals and yellows.
Of course, I also used some Mister Huey, it seems
that I can't create a layout without using mist or sewing.

Jillibean Soup Feature!

2011-04-19T22:22:00.006-04:00

It was my turn today, along with 2 of my lovely colleagues, to be

featured on the Jillibean Soup blog. I shared a card I had created for

my DT application. I think my love of Jillibean Soup kraft paper

is most definetly coming through on this card. ;)

Make sure to check out the Jillibean Soup blog to see the feature.

It is so great to be part of such a fabulous team!

New Mid Release

2011-04-18T13:16:00.002-04:00

How fabulous is this!? A new mid season release from Jillibean Soup!

I love this new line, I can not wait to get my hands on it.

If you are interested in this line make sure to let your local

retailer know about it, this line is shipping to retailers April 30th!

Couple of Cards

2011-04-13T11:50:00.003-04:00

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a couple of cards.

The first one was originally created for Elle's studio

and was published in the February edition of Cards magazine!

I love the yellow ribbon, it really makes it pop!

I also created this card for a call for Cards magazine,

but they didn't request it. Better luck next time.

Bear Hugs

2011-04-10T17:23:00.003-04:00

I had time to play with my Studio Calico kits this past weekend.

I finally used the March kit - Into the Wood, what a fabulous kit!

This kit was so well designed that I didn't even have to

dig in my own supplies! I only used kit supplies. Gotta love that.

New Jillibean Soup Blog Button

2011-04-08T16:01:00.003-04:00

Make sure to stop by the Jillibean Soup blog, here, to vote for your favorite blog button!!! They are all fabulous but I think my favorite is#4! Which button is your favorite? Jill wants to know, leave a comment on the blog, you could win some goodies! You can also leave a comment on the Jillibean Soup facebook page! Good Luck y'all!

New Blog Banner!

2011-04-05T22:44:00.003-04:00

Thank you to my very talented friend Jill, she found this wonderful digital freebie available on Eva Kipler Design blog and altered it for my blog! I love the new look of my blog!!! Hope you like it too!

Poker Face

2011-04-04T21:44:00.003-04:00

Thank yo for all your sweet comments to my last post, I feel so blessed and lucky! Thank you! Got to play with some new Crate Paper over the weekend and created this layout of Danika. This girl sure knows how to win when playing cards, hence the title! The 6 1/2 chipboard embelishment was perfect, it's Danika's age, cool coincedence! Ialso got my hands on those cute flowers by Maya Road, they are sweet!

So excited...

2011-04-01T12:18:00.003-04:00

and honored to be part of this team for another term!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Recent Publications

2011-03-30T20:33:00.002-04:00

You might have seen those projects before but I had to remove them from my blog because they were requested for publication. These projects appeared in the February edition of Simply Handmade. I got a sneak peek of the magazine when I visited Chapters last month and I was so happy to see how well these projects turned out in the magazine, I was afraid they would have been damaged in the shipping, thankfully this didn't happen. These projects were originally created for Jillibean Soup.

Another Jillibean Giveaway!!!

2011-03-29T22:38:00.002-04:00

In honor of Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine birthday celebration,

Jillibean Soup is giving away the Spotted Owl Soup collection! How fun!!!!

Make sure to check out this post on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog

for a chance to win a wonderful prize pack from Jillibean Soup!

Good luck!!!!!

Party of 4

2011-03-23T21:13:00.003-04:00

Imagine my excitement when I was able to create some

projects for CHA using the new Dutch Mustard Soup collection

by Jillibean Soup!!! I love the deep oranges mixed with the yellows,

browns and greens patterns, one of my fave color combo!!!

Plus the heart shape pattern paper is divine, those hearts are

perfect for cutting out! I also included some new corrugated

shapes, see the house and tree, which can be altered very

easily using mist or ink. Love it!

Dream Big

2011-03-21T20:51:00.003-04:00

Here's a little card that I created for Jillibean Soup.

I love the pink, yellow and teal combo on kraft.

I'm also totally loving the cloud shape punch by Fiskars.

Oh yeah, can't forget about the Mister Huey white mist!

And best of all, this new collection by Jillibean Soup, it's simply divine!

Giveaway on the Jillibean blog

2011-03-18T11:22:00.002-04:00

Giveaway alert of the Jillibean Soup blog!!!
Jill is having a giveaway for the new release of
Scrapbook and Cards Today CardMaps book.
This looks like another fabulous publication from S&CT!
Make sure to check it out and leave a comment!
The details are here: Jillibean Soup blog. Good luck!

Nostalgia

2011-03-17T08:35:00.004-04:00

I love this new collection by Jillibean Soup - Blossom Soup.

The cloud paper is soooo divine, love the girly colors and the butterflies.

This layout was posted on the Jillibean Soup blog today.

Danika has started to assert herself and is becoming this

young indepedent girl that at times think she doesn't need me,

eventhough she really does! LOL! So it is very bittersweet for me,

I am proud of who she is but yet my baby girl is no longer a baby!

Sigh!

Happy Day!

2011-03-14T21:10:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

Today I'm sharing a card I created for Jillibean Soup,

it was posted on the Jillibean Soup blog along with

the work of my fellow DT members, make sure

to check out their wonderful cards here.

I used the new Spotted Owl Soup collection for this card,

I love the bright fun colors, and what can I say about

that banner...SAWEEET!!! I also used my Slice to

cut out the sun and my Fiskars punch for the cloud.

All in all, I think it's a pretty happy fun card!

Hope you like too and are inspired to make your own.

Free for all Friday on the Jillibean Blog

2011-03-12T11:09:00.002-05:00

Make sure to leave a comment to have a chance at winning
at card class made by Kimber! All the details are here: Jillibean Soup Blog!
Good luck everyone!

2011-03-10T20:48:00.003-05:00

I just love these pictures taken by Tripp Photography!
I used Crate Paper's Restoration collection and some
AC thickers that I've been hoarding for a while! ;)

Sharing some publications

2011-03-09T20:29:00.005-05:00

I recently received my boxes from Scrapbook Trends and Cards magazine!

I always love having projects published with Northridge Publishing,

their magazines are always so fabulous and the goodies are pretty sweet too!

From the November Card 2010 issue - card created for Jillibean Soup

From the Christmas Cards idea book 2010 - card created for Jillibean Soup

From the Cards October 2010 issue - card originally created for Scrapbook Circle

Giveaway on the Jillibean blog

2011-03-05T10:59:00.002-05:00

Make sure to stop by the Jillibean Soup blog and leave a comment
to have a chance to win a kit from Pizzaz It! You can see all
the information here: Giveaway Jillibean Soup!
Good luck everyone!!!!

Together Jillibean Soup

2011-03-03T15:34:00.004-05:00

I love Dutch Mustard Soup and the Jillibean Soup tags!!!

I love banners and mist! I love Sprouts, canvas flowers and twine!

I just love how this turned out! It was posted on the Jillibean

Soup blog today, my fellow DT members also used this

collection and the tags, check out their creations here.

Everything is Jillibean Soup except one tiny brad! :)

Random Ramblings...

More Pebbles Cards!!!

Pebbles Cards

My Love

'Tis The Season

Christmas Album

Love

At last...

Gift Pockets with Scor Pal

True Colors

With Love

Happy Holidays

Loads of Cards

Gifts

Library Love

Girls Weekend

Hungry Ducks

Ho Ho Ho Card

Be *card*

Just Because

Shy Girl

Good Witch? Bad Witch?

Love Makes a House....

The Card Kitchen Kit Club

Enjoy The Season

Welcome *Fall Wreath*

Ready*Set*Go

Handmade with Love

Xo card Jillibean Soup

You & Me

Miss You Card

Summer Fashion

Pebbles - New Addition

Epic

Hello Birthday Girl

What I Love

Sounds of Home

Hometown Exploring

Couple of Cards

Cross Promotion

Be Still My Heart

Lovely Girl *Pebbles*

Pebbles Cards

More Pebbles Love!!!

My Happy News!!!

Peace and Joy Frame *Jillibean Soup*

Roof Top View

Happy Harvest *New Jillibean Soup*

Just A Note

Live The Life

Sticky Treat

Love You Frame

Delight

Twinkle Twinkle

Happy Wishes Cowboy

Birthday Wishes *Jillibean Soup*

Apple Cheddar Soup

Sweet and Sour Soup

Tech Savvy

Thank you Card

Spring in NY!

Rain or Shine

My Garden

Cards Monday

Catching up...

Glitter & Sparkles

Hop, Skip & Jump

Super Reader

Cloud 9 Card

Pucker Up!

Love Blooms Here

Another try...

Green Thumb

Know This

Time Square

Published Projects

Jillibean Soup Cards Monday

2 Peas Contest

Giddy Up!

Oh So Very

Be card

Welcome Fall Wreath

ReadySetGo

Lovely Girl Pebbles

Peace and Joy Frame Jillibean Soup

Happy Harvest New Jillibean Soup

Birthday Wishes Jillibean Soup

Together Jillibean Soup