Paper Issues: Save the Drama for Your Mama Issue

Hi Everyone!  It's time for the second round of the Paper Issues Issue:  Save the Drama for Your Mama!  The challenge is to create a layout with any of the following: 

• a large, dramatic element on your page like a title, embellishment or photo;
• create a layout about your mom (or someone who's like a mom) and the things she says, the lessons she's taught you, how you're alike or how you're different;
• create a layout about Mother’s Day;
•  use the new PI llama card;
• create a project about a stage show, your favorite TV drama, a musical, etc.

I created a layout featuring some pictures from the Musical at our High School this year, Bye Bye Birdie.  The kids did a fabulous job!  This was my daughter's first time doing the Musical and she had a blast!  On the day of the last show, the whole cast and crew took some time to pose for pictures. 

 

 

I used Elle's Studio Little Moments collection, which is available in the Paper Issues Store.  The colors were perfect for my photos!!

 

 

Be sure to play along and add your project to the Current Issue Challenge album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group to be entered to win a gift certificate to the Paper Issues Store.  You have until June 6th to play along!



Lori Whitlock: Purse Shaped Box

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a cute little gift/gift card holder that I created for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team.  Take a peek:

 

 

I have so many birthdays, anniversaries, graduations over the next few weeks, I just might make a few of these! I used Lori's Purse Shaped Box (here in the Silhouette Store) and some fun papers from Elle's Studio Cienna Collection to put this together.  I added some stitching and a big flower embellishment to my project, but the purse is really cute on its own as well.  It's the perfect size for a small gift or gift card!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!



Paper Issues: Elle's Studio Cienna Spotlight

Hi Everyone!  Today over on the Paper Issues Blog, a few of the DT members have projects featuring Elle's Studio new Cienna collection.  I fell in love with this line the second I saw it!  The colors & patterns are so fun!  Here's the layout I put together:

 

 

I love these pictures!  They are of my daughter and her friends at their Sophomore Ring Dance last year.  Cienna's colors worked perfectly with these pictures!  Here are some close-ups... I couldn't get enough of the Bits & Pieces!

 

 

Make sure to stop by the Paper Issues Blog to check out what the other DT members created with Cienna!  And if you need some for your stash, head on over to the Paper Issues store to get some Cienna for yourself!  Use code KATHYS and get 20% off your whole order!

 

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

 

Paper Issues: Hello 2015!

Hi Everyone, today's layout was created for the latest issue over at Paper Issues, "Pop-ping the Cork," sponsored by Elle's Studio. 

 

I used some Elle's Studio Good Cheer & Hello 2015 goodies for this fun layout featuring me with the girls in the 'hood...ringing in 2015! (and being photo-bombed by the boys!)

 

 

I love the Cork Pieces from the Hello, 2015 collection!  They made a perfect title!

 

There's still a couple of days left to link up your projects here.  You could win a fabulous prize pack from Elle's Studio!!  You can also grab some Elle's goodies at the Paper Issues Store...use code KATHYS and get 20% off your whole order! 

 

 

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

 

Toni From Designs: The Daily Grind

Hi Everyone, I have my first official project for Toni From Designs today!!  I used some fun Elle's Studio Sycamore Lane, and the November Sketch from Paper Issues to create this fun layout featuring my sweet fuzzbutt Rosie. 

 

 

Toni's Too Many Projects flair set as well as the I Love Cats flair set were the perfect additions to my project!!

 

 

 

I couldn't resist the #MEOW flair...it was just perfect!!!  Make sure to stop by Toni's Etsy Shop to check out these sets and more...

 

I Love Cats

Too Many Projects

 Use Code KATHYSKOU and get 10% off your order of $10 or more!  That's it for me today, thanks so much for stopping by !!



New Flair from Toni From Designs!!!

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a fun post featuring the new flair from Toni From Designs!  I design with Toni over at Paper Issues and was THRILLED when she asked if I would showcase some of her new flair!  I chose the Back to School Set to use on my layout of my daughter's first day of Junior Year.  Take a peek:

 

 

In addition to Toni's Flair, I used Lawn Fawn's Sweater Weather, Lawn Fawn Dies & Stamps, and some tags from Elle's Studio & Chic Tags.  I also used some of Doodlebug's new mini paperclips and gold stars from Studio Calico.  I love how it all came together color-wise!  Here are some close-ups of the flair pieces...

 

I had such a fun time with this one! 

 

And here's the whole Back to School Flair Set...

 

 

You should definitely check out Toni's new shop over at Etsy. (here)  She's going to be releasing new flair every Monday!!!  You can check out these releases on all of her social media outlets including her blog, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!

 

Creative Scrappers: Sketch 263 Reveal

Hi Everyone... I have a reveal today for Creative Scrappers Sketch 263.  It was a fun sketch...take a peek: 

 

 

And here's my take on the sketch.  I twisted the sketch to the right for my layout to accommodate my picture.  This is my daughter and her friends posing for Homecoming pictures last fall.  It's sad that they're shy.... 



 

 

The papers, tags and wood pieces are all from Elle's Studio's Love You More collection. 

The LOVE THIS clips are from Freckled Fawn.

 

 

I added some Heidi Swapp Colorshine in Primrose to the wood hearts and ampersand to make them pop a bit more.

 

 

Check out all of the reveals for this sketch on the Creative Scrappers Blog.  Make sure to link up your take on this sketch to our linky party and you could a $30 prize pack from our fabby March sponsor Chic Tags!!!!!  You have until March 31st to link up!

 

 

 

That's all for today...thanks for stopping by!!!

Creative Scrappers: Sketch 262 Reveal

Hi Everyone...it's time for the latest sketch over at Creative Scrappers! Today we're revealing Sketch 262...here's the sketch:

 

And here's my take on the sketch.  I changed it up a little bit, using one picture instead of three and added some embellishments.  Love this picture of my daughter and her gymnastics team.  Such a fun group of girls!

 

I used Elle's Studio new Everyday Moments...such a great collection for everyday scrapping!  The papers are so versatile and I LOVE those wood veneers!

 

I also mixed it some tidbits from the You and Me collection.  They coordinated perfectly!

 

The sweet love flair is from Panda Eight. 

I created a hidden journaling card using a card from Everyday Moments Bits and Pieces collection.  We'd love for you to play along with us at Creative Scrappers!  Link up your take on sketch 262 and you could win a prize from our February Sponsor Paper Camellia.

 

You have until Midnight on February 28th to join in the fun!  I can't wait to see what you create.  Thanks for stopping by today!



Paper Issues: February Swag Bag

Hi Everyone...I have a fun layout today featuring the February Swag Bag from Paper Issues and some Elle's Studio Love You More.  Take a peek... 

 

February's Swag Bag was full of fun goodies including all the sequins and enamel hearts and arrows.  The vellum I cut the hearts from was also a part of the bag!

 

 

My favorite part of the bag was the LOVE clip.  I attached it to may layout with a couple of cross stitches using some Caribbean Twine from The Twinery.  That's it for today...I'll be back tomorrow with the reveal of Sketch 262 for Creative Scrappers.  Thanks for stopping by!

Creative Scrappers Sketch 260

Hi Everyone, I'm back today with the reveal of Sketch 260 for Creative Scrappers.  Here's the sketch: 

 

 

And here's my take on the sketch...it was a fun one to work with.  I turned it upside-down for my layout.

 

I love this picture...it's my daughter and friends at our neighborhood's annual New Year's Eve party.  They were having a fun time with the glasses I made for them.  I used Elle's Studio Penelope collection...the colors are so fun and cheery.  I also thought the tags were perfect for this silly-girl picture!



I added some flair from my friend Martha over at PandaEight on Etsy...she has the best flair!!  Make sure to check out her shop!   We'd love for you to play along with Creative Scrappers!  Link up your take on this sketch by January 31st and you'll be eligible to win a great prize from My Creative Scrapbook.  You might also be featured on the Creative Scrapper's blog in one of our Wednesday sketch features!  I can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for stopping by today...I'll be back tomorrow with a new Issue from Paper Issues.

Fireworks!

I have a fun layout up on the Paper Issues Blog this morning featuring their July Stars and Stripes Kit and some Bella Blvd. Papers and tapes.

 

 

We had a great time on our friend's boat watching the 4th of July Fireworks in Sippican Harbor, Marion, MA.  We had quiet the view!!  I used a Saturday Sketch from the Bella Blvd. Blog.

 

The Stars and Stripes kit was full of fun goodies...the sequins, star clips and tags were all part of the kit.

 

There were even little flags!!  The colors mixed perfectly with Bella Blvd.'s All American Collection!

Stop by the Paper Issues Store to check out the latest kit!  Use the code Issues and get 20% off your order.

Make sure to check out our latest Issue...UmWow - We Love Chipboard.  Link up your project to win!!  Thanks for stopping by today...I appreciate any comments!