Lori Whitlock: Graduation Hat Box

Hi Everyone,  I have a cute little project I created for Lori Whitlock today, a Graduation Hat Box!  Take a peek...

 

My daughter is graduating from high school this year, so I know I'll be using this file a lot!  I used some Blue Jean Swiss Dot Petite Prints from Doodlebug Design as my papers (her school colors are blue & white) and to top it off I made a tassel using some white baker's twine.

 

 

The box is the perfect size for a small gift or gift card.  You could also fill it with candies as a graduation party favor!  It goes together really quickly and it's very sturdy!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design: Under the Sea

Hi Everyone! Today I have a fun layout using the ADORABLE new Under the Sea Collection from Doodlebug Design!  My daughter LOVED mermaids when she was little.  She always pretended to be one when we were at the beach, so this collection was perfect for me! 

 

There were so many cute elements in the collection, I wanted to make sure I used them all!!  I opted for a grid design so I could create little scenes.  Of course, the Mini Mermaid Doodle Pop had to be part of my design!  The mermaid along with the fun sticker from the This and That sheet made up the perfect title!

 

I also added some goodies from the Sprinkles Shapes and Icon Sheet Stickers.  And those Bubble Shape Sprinkles...LOVE!

 

To fill in some of my grid I cut the squares from the Coral Reef Cardstock , they have such cute little pictures!

 

I finished off my scene with some colorful stitching!   Under the Sea is the perfect collection for summer and vacations!  There are so many cute elements!  Make sure to check out the blog all next week for more Under the Sea inspiration!  That's it for me, thanks for stopping by to peek! 

 

Baby Gift

Hi Everyone!  I'm finally sharing this fun little baby gift I made... back in December???  It took me forever to get it to the new parents, but I finally did and they loved it!  Take a peek...

I love this little Teddy Bear!  The dies to make him are from the Design a Softie Quick Stitch Kit from Papertrey Ink.  These dies are so stinkin' cute!  The papers and twine are from Doodlebug Design's Sugar and Spice collection.  This collection is from a few years ago, but I've been hording the papers, they are so cute!!  They were so happy to have this, and I'm just glad I got it to them before Fiona's first birthday!!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 



Lori Whitlock: April Creative Team Blog Hop

 Hi Everyone!  It's time for the April Creative Team Blog Hop over at Lori Whitlock!  Here's the order for today's hop!

 

 Lori Whitlock

Corri Garza
Mendi Yoshikawa
Kathy Skou
Angi Barrs
Ashley Cook
 

For my project I used Lori's new Purse Gift Card Holder Take a peek... 

The papers I used are from Echo Park's new Happy Summer Collection, by Lori Whitlock.  I love how the purse has a little insert to hold the gift card!  I added a little flag with Mom written on it, for Mother's Day!

 And now a few things for you!  First, Lori is having a 30% off Sale in her SVG Shop!  Just use code APR2016 to get the discount!

You can also get 30% off of Lori's Digital Files in the Snap, Click Supply Shop.  Use Code DIGIAPR16.  Don't wait, this code is only good for today!

How about a free file!!  This file is free for today only!  No code or minimum required.

Finally, how would you like to win a $20 Gift Card to Lori's SVG Shop!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

That's it for me today, your next stop on the hop is Angi Barrs .  Have a great day! 

Lori Whitlock: Tri-Fold Shadow Box Card - Butterfly

Hi Everyone,  I have a pretty card that I created for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team today!  The Tri-Fold Shadow Box Card - Butterfly is such a delicate and sweet card, it's perfect for spring, Mother's Day or just a sweet hello!  Take a peek...

I used papers from the new Happy Summer Collection by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park.  The butterfly paper was perfect for this card!  I'm sending this to a friend's mom who is having surgery soon, I hope it will lift her spirits!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Paper Issues Sketchy Saturday: Mile Zero

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a layout for the Sketchy Saturday over at Paper Issues!  Amy Coose created this awesome sketch for us to use:

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And here is my take on the sketch:

I love these pictures from our recent trip to Key West!  Every time we go, we need to get a picture of the end of U.S. Route 1 which runs all the way from the Maine-Canada border down to Key West!  I used the new You are Here Collection from Simple Stories.  It's the perfect collection for travelling! There are tons of embellishments too!

We would love to see what you create!  Add your take on this sketch to the April Challenges Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group for a chance to win one of 2 gift certificates to the Paper Issues Store!  You have until May 6th to enter!  Also, make sure to get some fun Here We Go for your next vacation!  It's available in the Paper Issues Store.  Use code KathyS and get 20% off your whole order!

That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Paper Issues: April Off the Page Challenge

It's time for the April Off the Page Challenge over in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group!  This month's challenge is all about celebrations! We're looking for paper projects created for your special celebration! It can be a birthday, new baby, wedding, anniversary...or simply Friday, whatever you're celebrating!   Banners, decorations, favors, cards, albums... anything that is not a traditional scrapbook page will work!  For my project, I used some fun files from Lori Whitlock's SVG Shop...the April Kit of the Month take a peek...

These just make me happy!  I love a good banner, and the picture is from my daughter's 17th birthday celebration. The shadowbox is made entirely of paper!   I used some Simple Stories Let's Party which is available in the Paper Issues Store.  Here are some close-ups...

The balloon is actually a shaker!

Be sure to play along with this challenge by posting your project in the April Challenges Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group in the comments under this project.  Each project posted will give you an entry to win a $10 Gift Card to the Paper Issues Store!  You have until May 1st  to enter!  I can't wait to see what you create!

Doodlebug Design: Anchors Aweigh!

Hi Everyone!  Today I have  a layout I created using the new Anchors Aweigh Collection from Doodlebug Design!  We are a family of fishers and boaters, so this collection was right up my alley!!  It was the perfect match for these pictures from a few years ago of my husband and daughter heading to and from our mooring!  Take a peek...
 

 

Hands down, my favorite sticker in the whole collection is the seagull from the Icons Sheet.  I can just hear him saying, "mine, mine, mine...."  I wanted him as a focal point with the title which uses some Lily White Skinny Alphas.
 



 

The sun and clouds were cut using dies from the Spring Showers set from Lawn Fawn.  I used some Lily White Sprinkles Vellum for my clouds.

 

Doodle pops and Shaped Sprinkles are always favorites for me!  I used them here to set up a little underwater scene. I also added in a few Bubble Shaped Sprinkles!  They were too cute to pass up!

 

Even though this scene Anchor's Aweign has some "boy themed" elements,  it really can be used with any beach or water pictures!   The stickers and embellishments are adorable and the colors are so bright and cheery! That's it for me,  make sure to stop by the Doodlebug Blog daily for more Anchor's Aweigh inspiration! Thanks for stopping by to peek!

 

Paper Issues: Pinspire Me

Hi Everyone,  It's time for the April Pin-spire me challenge over at Paper Issues!  Mary-Ann came up with this fabulous Pin-spiration Board!

Here's the card I created ...

I was most inspired by the daisies and the yellow, white, green color scheme.  The cardstock and Swiss Dot Petite Prints papers are from Doodlebug Design.  And now a surprise for you... I created the Silhouette cut file to make this card and would love to share it with you.  It's available for free in the Paper Issues Store here!  Be sure to head over to the Paper Issues blog to see all of the Pin-spire Me inspiration.  Enter your Pin-spired project in our April Challenge album here in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Page and you could win a gift card to the Paper Issues store!