Paper Issues: Live in the Moment

Hi Everyone, it feels like forever since I've last posted!  Lots going on with Summer vacation, birthdays, trips...and of course some scrapping!  Today I have a layout that I created for the latest Issue at Paper Issues, Chip Off the Old Block, sponsored by Paper Issues.  I chose to use some Chipboard in my layout to go along with the issue!  Take a peek...

 

 

We went to a local farm recently to pick some blueberries and sunflowers and I was able to snap some great pics!!  I used Pink Paislee's Atlas collection, I love the colors, they coordinated perfectly!

 

 

 

To go along with the issue, I used some of the Chipboard Stickers from the collection.  Have you linked up to the Chip Off the Old Block Issue?  You could win a $20 gift card to the Paper Issues Store!  For the details, and to link up see the post here!  In the meantime... you can check out what's in the Paper Issues Store and get 20% off your entire order by using my code KATHYS!

 

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

 

Lori Whitlock: July Creative Team Blog Hop

 Hi Everyone, it's time for the July Creative Team Blog Hop at Lori Whitlock!  There's tons of new inspiration!  Here's the order of the hop: 

Corri Garza

Mendi Yoshikawa

Kathy Skou

Cathy Harper

Tya Smith

Ashley Cook

 

I created one of Lori's fun new Box Cards for a friend's birthday!  I used the A2 Box Card Flower Bouquet  file (here in the Silhouette Store) and some bright and fun papers from Echo Park's I Love Sunshine Collection!

 

 

I added some pieces from Lori's Banner Labels (here in Silhouette Store) and stamped a Happy Birthday Message!

 Now some goodies for you! Today, you can get this file for free!  See the shop for details!

 In addition, you can get 30% off in the Lori Whitlock Shop !!

and at Snap, Click, Supply ....

 

 and one more...
 

To win, be sure to visit all the stops on the hop and comment on Lori's Blog!! 

That's it for me today!  Your next stop on the hop is Cathy Harper!  Thanks for stopping by!

Doodlebug Design: Doodlebug & Sizzix

Hi Everyone!  Today I have  a fun layout I created featuring Doodlebug Dies & a Textured Impressions Embossing folder created by Sizzix!  Take a peek...

 

 

I started with the Eyelet Lace and Scallops Decorative Strip Sizzlet Die to frame the main part of my layout.  It's just like the border stickers you find on some of the Doodlebug Fancy Frills!

 

 

I used the Tiny Flowers Embossing Folder to create some textured mats for my photo. I love the dimension the mats add!  They also coordinate perfectly with the Darling Daisies Paper from the Easter Parade Collection!

I finished off my layout using the flower dies from both the Flower, Rainbow & Sun and the Cloud, Flower, Rain & Umbrella Thinlits sets as well as the tag from the Notebook, Tag & Ticket Dies & Stamps set for my journaling.  I used papers from the Petite Prints Collection and some Glitter Sprinkles for the flowers.  I love how everything coordinates perfectly!  Make sure to stop by both the Doodlebug Blog and the Sizzix Blog for more inspiration and see how you can win some great prizes!  Thanks for stopping by!
 

Doodlebug Design: 4th of July Layout

Hi Everyone, Happy 4th of July!  To celebrate, I have a layout I created for Doodlebug Design featuring the Patriotic Picnic collection.  Take a peek....

 

These pictures are from back in 2005 at the Chatham, MA 4th of July Parade... an annual event for us!



 

I love the "grid" look and decided to feature my photos on 4x4 squares... with some embellishment of course!  The new word stickers on the This and That Sticker sheets are my favorite!

 

 

I made some flags by folding a couple of the banner stickers around some stick pins...

 

 

For my title, I cut a square from the 4th of July Double Sided Cardstock and embellished it with a few stickers.  Such a fun memory!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!
 

Paper Issues: Crazy Daisy

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a layout I created for the challenge at the Paper Issues Scrap & Chat last Friday night.  It was a great challenge! Your project needed to include an item from your stash for each letter in the word SCRAP.  These were the options...

 

S-Silhouette, Scraps, Sew, Stars, Stamp
C-Crate Paper, Car, Camera, Chipboard, Camping
R-Red, Rub on, Ribbon, Rainbow, Rounded corners
A-Ampersand, American Crafts, Alphas, Arrow, Airplane
P-Paint, Puffy stickers, Project Life, Patterned paper, PI Printable

 

Here's my take... my challenge items were:  S - Scraps, C - chipboard, R - red, A - arrow, P - patterned paper

 

I used lots of goodies from Bella Blvd.'s Riley Collection to highlight some silly pictures of my kitty Daisy.  This is such a fun collection... perfect for the crazy cat ladies out there!

 

 

 

 

I love a good grid design!  It allows you to showcase lots of goodies.  If you missed out on the June Scrap & Chat... don't worry, the July Scrap & Chat has tentatively been scheduled for July 31st!  Look for details upcoming in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group!  There will be one challenge, one game, prizes and lots of chatting!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!

 

Doodlebug Design: Alphabet Challenge

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a layout for Doodlebug Design... The ladies on the Design Team were asked to feature one or more of Doodlebug's fabulous alphabets in a project.  I LOVE mixing and matching the different Doodlebug Alphabets so this was right up my alley!  Here's what I created.

 

Yes, I am a crazy cat lady.  This is my girl Rosie...aka Squishy Kitty.  She is just the sweetest kitty!  We are always singing the "Soft Kitty" song around here (LOVE Big Bang Theory!!) and I thought it was the perfect title for my project! 

 

I used a combination of Doodlebug Chippers and some Teensy Type letters  (in Lily White, Bubblegum, Bumblebee, Tangerine and Swimming Pool) for my title.  The papers and stickers are from the Sugar Shoppe Collection.

 

 

I couldn't resist adding a new Mini Doily in Swimming Pool and some Glitter Sprinkles!!  Well that's it for me today.  Be sure to check the Doodlebug Blog for all of the Alphabet Challenge projects. Thanks for stopping by!

 

Paper Issues: June Pinspire-Me Board

Hi Everyone!  There's a new Pinspire Me board up at Paper Issues... it's full of bright & cheery summer images!  Take a peek:

And here's my "Pinspired" Card....

As soon as I saw the board I thought of Doodlebug Design's SunKissed Collection!  I used some papers from the SunKissed 6x6 pad and an Ice Cream Cone from the Summer Treats Craft Kit to make a "sweet" Birthday Card!  The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn's Baked With Love Stamp set. 

If you're looking for some summer scrappy goodies, make sure to stop by the Paper Issues Store!  Use code KATHYS for a 20% discount on your whole order!

 

 

That's it for me today!  Head on over to the Paper Issues Friends and Fan group on Facebook to link up your Pinspired project!  Thanks for stopping by!