Doodlebug Design: Thankful For Challenge

Hi Everyone!  Today I have my layout for the Thankful for Challenge over on the Doodlebug Design Blog.  My husband and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary!  It feels like just yesterday!  I decided that what I'm most thankful for is us, the family and life we've made!  I created this layout using paper and elements from different Doodlebug fall collections to celebrate.  Take a peek...

I'm not a big journaler but I felt I needed to add something, so I used one of the Doodlebug Create-a-Card cards as a mat for my photo.  It opens up to show some "hidden" journaling.  I also love the tab, it was a place to add a little more information.  I added a few embellishments including a sticker from the Flea Market This and That Sticker Sheet and one of the Cute Clip Flowers.  I created the notebook page by welding 2 of the Sun Notepaper files from the Spring Things cut files and changing the line colors using my Silhouette.

The background paper is the Maple Gingham Linen Petite Prints.  The other papers are from the Flea Market collection.  I think this is one of my all time favorite collections!  As for my embellishments, the tag is from the Flea Market Labels & Tags, the leaves are from the Mini Leaves and Acorns Craft Kit and the mice are from the Flea Market Odds & Ends.

I finished it off with my title, using some Teensy Type Letters in Swimming Pool and the fun new Abigail Cardstock Stickers in Bumble Bee.  

Be sure to stop by the Doodlebug Blog for the next week to check out more of the Design Team's Thankful for projects.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock: Leaf Window Favor Boxes

Hi Everyone, I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with  a tutorial showing how to customize the Perfectly Square Box (here in Silhouette) using the Fall Leaf Dingbats Font (here in the Silhouette Store).  This little box is perfect for so many things, favors, place cards, treat holder.  I thought it would be cute to cut a leaf shaped window in one side for fall to make little place markers for Thanksgiving.

These cute little boxes were put together using Maple Gingham Linen Petite Prints from Doodlebug Design and some fun plaid papers from Lawn Fawn.

The great thing about this technique is that you can do it to suit almost any holiday or occasion!  For the full Silhouette Tutorial head over to Lori's Blog here.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Paper Issues: Up A Tree

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Paper Issues blog today with a fun layout I created using the Woodland Forest Collection from Pebbles.  I played along with the current challenge "Unbe-leafable Great Outdoors" and I used the September Sketch!  Take a peek...

 

I just love the little critters on the Accent Stickers!  I also can't resist the phrase stickers!  Here are some close-ups.

 

 

 

Have you played along with our September Challenges?  There are so many, you're sure to find one that interests you!  Just check out the September Challenges Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group.  You could win a Gift Card to the Paper Issues Store just for playing along! Need some supplies?  Use code KATHYS in the Paper Issues Store for a 20% discount!

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

 

 

Lori Whitlock: September Creative Team Blog Hop

 

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

 

Lori Whitlock
Corri Garza
Kathy Skou {you are here}
Courtney Lee
Anita Mulcahey

Ashley Cook
Tya Smith

 For my project I played with Lori's Pop Up Box Card - Fall Fox (here in the Silhouette Store).

 

I used papers and embellishments from both I Love Family Collection,  designed by Lori for Echo Park Paper.  The colors just scream fall!

 And now a few things for you!  First, Lori is having a 30% off Sale in her SVG Shop!  Just use code SEP2016 to get the discount!

 

You can also get 30% off of Lori's Digital Files in the Snap, Click Supply Shop.  Use Code DIGISEP16.  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

 Next stop on the hop is Courtney!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

The Best Day

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a layout I created for the Paper Issues Product spotlight featuring Cedar Lane by Pink Paislee.  I think this is one of my all time favorite collections!  Take a peek...

 

Now that my daughter and her friends are all driving, I need to rely on them to take pictures for me.  Luckily they humor me!  These pictures are from a recent apple picking trip to a local orchard.

 

 

I love the ephemera packs from Pink Paislee... how cute are those foxes?  Here are a few more close-ups...

 

 

The splashes of gold in the collection add the perfect bit of sparkle!  If you'd like some Pink Paislee Cedar Lane to scrap your fall pictures, stop by the Paper Issues Store to stock up!  Use code KATHYS and you can get 20% off your entire order.

 

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

 

Paper Issues: October Card Challenge

Hi Everyone... have you checked out the latest card challenge over at Paper Issues??  Corri created an awesome sketch for this month's challenge...take a peek...

 

and here's my take...

 

I tilted the sketch  to the left and used the tree shape in place of the doily.  All of the papers and stickers are from Doodlebug Design's Fall Friend's Collection. I love that little fox!  How would you like to be entered to win a $10 GC to the Paper Issues Store?  Create a card based on this sketch, and post it in the October Challenges album in the Paper Issues Friend's and Fans Facebook Group and you'll be entered!  See the original post here for details.  Need some new scrappy goodies?  Head over to the Paper Issues Store and use Code KATHYS to receive 20% off you're entire order!

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

 

Paper Issues: How 'Bout Them Apples

Hi Everyone!  There's a new Issue at Paper Issues... How 'bout them Apples! Sponsored by the Paper Issues Shop!   What are we looking for??  Anything fall, apples (red/green), leaves, fall colors, use September/October printables available in the Paper Issues Shop!  It's easy!  Take a peek at what I created... 

 

 

This is the newest member of our family, Jax.  He's about 5 months old now and he's just too stinkin' cute.  He loves to sit in our windows and watch the leaves!!  I am completely in love with the Cedar Lane collection from Pink Paislee... the colors are awesome and the embellishments are perfect for fall! 

 

For my leaves I cut some from one of the Cedar Lane Papers, the others were cut using Lawn Fawn's Small Stitched Leaves dies.

 

 

Link up your "How 'bout them apples," projects and you could win a $20 gift card to the Paper Issues Shop! Your projects may also be featured on the Paper Issues Blog, our Facebook Page, or on our Instagram feed! You have until October 11th to link up!  For all the details, see the original post here!  That's it for me, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 

 

Doodlebug Design: Fall Friends

Hi Everyone! Today I have a layout for Doodlebug Design's new Fall Friends collection!  Fall is my most favorite time of year!  I love the cooler temperatures and the leaf peeping!!  We get tons of leaves in our yard, so there is always the chore of raking... some of us take it more seriously than others as you can see from these pictures from a few years ago... take a peek...

The colors in the Fall Friends Collection are fabulous, and don't even get me started on all of the adorable critter stickers!!

The little owl from the Icons Sticker Sheet was irresistible!  I also love how I can mix and match the leaf and acorn from the Friendly Forest collection! And don't get me started on the shaped Sprinkles!

 I'm also excited for the touch of swimming pool in the collection... it is my favorite color! That's it for me today,  Thanks for stopping by!

The Twinery October Guest Designer: Leaf Card

Hi Everyone, I'm back with another fall project as October guest designer for The Twinery.  This week, I created a fun, leafy card.  I used Twinery Twine to accent my design.  Take a peek:

 

I first used some Solid Cappuccino, Mandarin, Marigold and Strawberry twines to stitch the spines of my leaves.  These colors coordinated perfectly with Doodlebug's Friendly Forest papers!

 

 

To top it all off I created a bow from Solid Mandarin, Marigold and Cappuccino twines. 

 I love how just a little twine can have such a big impact!  That's it for me today.  I'll be back with my last project next Friday!  Thanks for stopping by.

 

The Twinery: Paper Pumpkin

Hi Everyone, today, I have another project that I created for my Guest Design spot over at The Twinery this month.  I found this adorable little pumpkin in the Silhouette Store.  It was designed by Lori Whitlock. 

 

 

I put the pumpkin together using some papers from Doodlebug's Friendly Forest & Happy Camper Collections.  I created the twine spirals by dipping some Honeydew Solid Twine in some fabric stiffener, winding it around a pencil & letting it dry.  When you pull it off the pencil, it maintains the spiral shape.

 

From there, I simply glued the spirals to the top of my pumpkin!  I think the twine added the perfect touch!

That's it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by!
 

Paper Issues: Woodn't You Know, It's Fall!

There's a new issue at Paper Issues today, "Woodn't You Know, It's Fall," sponsored by Pinkfresh Studio!  What are we looking for??  Anything to do with Fall, projects with wood veneers, wood grain, leaves, apple picking and/or projects using Pinkfresh Studio products!  I decided to create a fun fall layout using some fun Pinkfresh wood pieces and some Doodlebug Friendly Forest papers & embellies...take a peek:

I love these pictures of my daughter from 2002!  She had the best time chasing the leaves around the yard.  Not sure how much raking actually got done!

 

The little Pinkfresh wood pieces matched my layout perfectly!  My favorite, the little Hey You piece!

 

I stitched my leaf swirl using some Doodlebug Twine, it was the perfect backdrop for the Leaf Sprinkles Shapes!

Would you like to win some Pinkfresh goodies??  Link up your fall projects here, and you could be the winner of a Pinkfresh Goody Bag!  Also make sure to stop by the Paper Issues Blog to check out the other projects from the Creative Team!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!



Doodlebug Designs: Friendly Forest Layout

Hi everyone, today I have a fun layout that I created for Doodlebug Design using the new Friendly Forest Collection!   Fall is my FAVORITE time of year!!  I love the crisp air and the turning leaves....and apple picking is one of activity I can't miss!  I found these pictures from a few years back...take a peek:

 

I started off with some Chippers in Bon Bon ...they're the perfect size for creating a fun title!  I topped some of the letters off with some Falling Leaves Sprinkle Shapes.

 

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This layout screamed for a circular shape, so I decided to add some Bon Bon Doilies. I then created some embellishment clusters using the leaves & flowers from the Friendly Forest Icon Sticker Sheet and some Fall Sprinkles.

 And I HAD to use the ADORABLE little fox Doodlepop...especially since he was holding an apple!!!  Too cute for words!  That's it for me today...Make sure to stop by the Doodlebug Design Blog to get more Friendly Forest inspiration and to see how you can win this collection!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Right at Home Scrapbooking: Fall Banner

Hi Everyone, today I have a fun fall banner that I created for Right at Home Scrapbooking using some Simple Stories Sweater Weather!

I started my with some files I purchased in the Silhouette Store to create the layered banner pieces.  I then added some leaves and the letters, popping them up with some foam tape for dimension.  (both cut files from Lori Whitlock)  I fell in love with the little critters & shapes in the Die Cut pack from the Sweater Weather collection and had to add a few of those as well!  Here are some close ups of the letters...

 That's it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Issues: Tell Me Dies, Tell Me Sweet Little Dies

Hi everyone...I have a fun card today that I created for the latest issue over at Paper Issues...Tell Me Dies, Tell Me Sweet Little Dies which is being sponsored by Jillibean Soup!  Take a peek:

 

I used papers from the new Doodlebug Design Friendly Forest collection...LOVE the colors!  The card was created using the Stitched Party Banners from Lawn Fawn.  Inside the shaker are some Doodlebug Sequins and some leaves cut with Lawn Fawn's Stitched Leaves dies.  We'd love for you to play along...link up your "to die for" projects here and you could win a prize pack from Jillibean Soup!  Also make sure to stop by the Paper Issues Store to get the latest goodies like the 6x6 Friendly Forest pad that I used for my card!

Use code KATHYS and you can get 20% off your entire order!

I can't wait to see what you create!  That's it for me today...thanks for stopping by!