Monday, July 4, 2016

WOW look at that

Happy 4th of July!
It's the first Monday in July which means it's time for a new sketch from The Memory Nest. Make It Monday No. 63 is live and it's a fun one!
This month there will be 4 sketches, one each week.

I splurged last month and purchased a Brother Scan N Cut 2, which is what I used to cut the arrows (my first time using it). I have been wanting a cutting machine for years and finally took the plunge. I am so excited about all the fun new things I am going to be able to do with it.

Here is my layout for this awesome sketch:


supplies:
cardstock: Coredinations
pp: Simple Stories (a kit from The Scrap Room)
stickers: Arctic Frog, My Mind's Eye, and Jillibean Soup
dies: Tim Holtz
Mists: Shimmerz and OA

Go check out the first awesome sketch for the month as well as the fabulous work from the team by heading to The Memory Nest blog!

Saturday, July 2, 2016

mount rushmore

I am honored to have been selected as the July Guest Designer for The ScrapRoom!
If you unfamiliar with this kit club, I suggest that you head on over to the TSR blog to see the many wonderful options available.

This is the layout I created using the July Pebbles "America the Beautiful" Page Kit  included in the Flavors of the Month Kit based upon the July Jump Start Guest Challenge.




For all the details on this layout head on over to The ScrapRoom blog.



Sunday, June 26, 2016

Go Photo Joy Wall Mount Frame

In early June I was fortunate to have ben the lucky winner of a drawing to win any one of the fantastic products from Creative Plastics Plus, and I selected the 12x12 Go Photo Joy display frame, wall mount, with white insert. I was so excited as I had been eying these wall frames (and other wonderful products) for several weeks.

This frame was exceptionally wrapped- it came in a protective plastic bag and was wrapped with 4 layers of bubble wrap bags nested snugly in a box. This baby was all set for the beating it would take as it came my way.


I didn't quite know what to expect, but this frame is sturdy and is thicker than I had envisioned. There is some give, but it's not going to break unless excessive force is applied. The side edges are smooth and nicely finished and the rounded top and bottom edges are smooth and contoured perfectly.


Along the top inside edge is a perfect little mounting notch. Again, I was pleasantly surprised with this feature as I was expecting some type of foam wall mounting to be included. I am not sure why I thought that, but this notch is so much better.


Within minutes you can have this up on your wall with virtually no work at all. Just slide your favorite layout in and viola. an instant masterpiece!
As you can see in the photo above, a white foam insert is included. I placed the layout on top of this for added stability and it slid right in. This layout has some dimension from the wooden pieces, enamel dots, twine, and layers and I had no trouble with this, in fact I still have some wiggle room if I chose to put a page with more bulk. If your project was extra bulky, you could simply remove the foam mount insert.


I decided to add some twine along the top since this is the only thing currently hanging on this wall, which is "my" scrappy space wall. I like the added touch.



I am already looking forward to purchasing several more of these. The 3 pack is a great deal.

Not a 12x12 scrapper? No problem. There is a product for 8-1/2x11. There are even products for cards and napkins. I highly encourage you to check out the website and let your creative ideas flow!


***disclaimer: I was not requested by Sandra, or any other person affiliated with Creative Plastics Plus, to write this review. I did it on my own free will because I am impressed with the quality of the product and wanted to share this with others.




Monday, June 6, 2016

happy place

Hi! It's time for another great sketch from The Memory Nest. Make it Monday No. 61 is live and this is my take on it. Head on over to the blog to see the newest sketch and work from the amazing team here.



supplies:
pp, enamel dots, and sticker: Simple Stories
twine

Saturday, May 28, 2016

happy happy birthday

Hi! I created this layout from another new-to-me blog/challenge; GrandDiva's Creative Corner. This is based on Brenda's May sketch. :)


supplies:
cs: Coredinations
pp: MME, Recollections, and October Afternoon
die cuts: Crate Paper
stickers
twine
enamel dots: Simple Stories

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

life is good

Hello! I am sharing a layout today inspired by another new-to-me challenge-Kelly's May Mood Board Challenge.
This mood board was right up my alley, and I pulled my inspiration mostly from the bottom right and bottom left photos (go to link above to see board). 



supplies:
pp and stickers: Webster's Pages
enamel dots
twine
floss
mist


Tuesday, May 24, 2016

wheee!

I have a double page layout to share today inspired by the May "Be Our Guest" sketch challenge at The ScrapRoom. I decided to use both sides since I had several photos. I am also entering this into Rochelle Spears: May This or That challenge, I used flairs.




There is a border of brown cs around the edges.

supplies:
cs: Coredinations and Recollections
pp, stickers. enamel dots, and die cuts: Simple Stories
doilies: etsy
button twine: PaperTrey Ink
twine
flair
spray mists

Check out both of the great challenges by clicking the links above! I am a newbie to Rochelle's challenge, but plan to partake in more in the future. :)