I L*O*V*E You!

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by. As February is winding down, I thought I would do something a bit different. I decided to scraplift myself, I just loved these photos of my daughter and thought they were just the perfect way to end the month. The first time I did this layout I did it with bold bright colors, this time I thought I would tone it down and use some soft warm pastels. Every thing is done with several different lines from Ruby Rock-It/Bella! Fundamentals...I hope you enjoy it!

Products Used:
FD94- A4 Decoupage Pack
Arcadia Pearl Combo 
Arcadia Cardstock Sticker 
Arcadia 12x12 Cardstock - Serenity
Reminisce 12x12 Cardstock Hourglass 
Fusion 12x12 Cardstock Sandalwood 
Eklectique Mini Paper Pack
FD00- A4 Decoupage Pack 
Sugar Candy 12x12 GlitterCardstock- Almond Jewels

Happy Valentine's Day....

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today I have a couple of cute and quick cards to show you using the We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Circles.
This tool was so fun and easy and it gave my cards that "special" punch...I hope you enjoy!

Supplies: Crazy for You Collection (paper, cardstock, Embossed Die-Cut Tags)
12x13" Piercing mat
Sew Easy Circles
Sew Easy Head (Stitch)
Sew Ribbon Floss (pink, white, red) Corner Chomper (1/2" Radius)

 1. Trim card bases to desired size.

2. Trim various pieces of patterned paper to layer and adhere to cards as shown.

3. Attach the Sew Easy Head to the Sew Easy Circles tool

4. Slide the Sew Easy Circle guide to the desired size. Using the Sew Easy Piercing Mat, carefully hold the back end of tool and guide it around your paper.

5. Use the Sew Easy Floss and needle to sew through the pierced holes.

6. Adhere Die-Cut tags as shown.

Turn that channel to HSN to see We R Memory Keepers...

You aren't going to want to miss HSN tonight so if you can't watch it make sure to set your DVR's for 10 pm MT time so you will be sure to see the new fun punch We R Memory Keepers will be airing. It is the new We R Mini 8 and 2 Edge Punch. I got to make a few projects with this but I am only going to show you a peek...you are going to have to watch the show!

Washi Tape and Valentines cards....

Wow, it has been awhile since I have posted anything...I think I am finally settled from Christmas, CHA and New Years, although I do have a busy month or two coming up again with my anniversary, Valentines Day, my daughter's birthday, my son's birthday and my nephew's birthday all within a 3 week period. I figured with all of that coming up I would take this down time to share some cards with you. The 3 that I am sharing today were also posted over on the Card Annex blog. I used the We R Memory Keepers Crazy for You line along with We R Memory Keepers Washi Tape. When the Washi Tape came out, I will be honest with you...I didn't really get it, but after playing around with it I find it to be a nice staple. I have 3 different examples of how the Washi Tape can be used. My first card I used it to cover a "naked" diecut. I cut strips using several different patterened tapes, trimmed and inked the edges and my diecut was now quickly altered. It is also nice to use when you have that card or layout that just needs that little something like on my card...I cut a strip and used it for a contrasting border.

For my second card I decided to use it to create a background for my negative space in my frame. I again cut strips, this time making them uneven and at different lengths. I then put my frame over the strips and I created a contrasting background.

For my last card I used a clothes pin and covered it with the Washi Tape, a real quick and easy way to jazz up your card or layout.

Well, I hope this helps you with some more ideas for using Washi Tape and if you have some to share with me...leave me a comment with your idea. I am always happy to learn new ways to use things!

Valentine Card tutorial

Now that Christmas and New Years are over it is time to start on another holiday. This one is big for Cards so what better way to start it off than with a tutorial for a quick 10 minute card. This card I made is featured in the Paper Haus Ezine Winter issue. If you haven't flipped through it yet...you should, the inspiration is overflowing! You can check it out here...

My top 10 of 2012....(Blog Hop)

I was asked along with 25 other very talented ladies to share with you my favorite crafty projects from the past year. I am not going to babble much since this will be a long post and the list of participants will be at the end but I hope you enjoy these projects as much as I did...
(Ruby Rock-It Cook line)

(Random My Little Shoebox and Prima)

(Ruby Rock-It Paper Boy line)

(We R Memory Keepers Love 2 Craft line)

(We R Memory Keepers Down the Boardwalk line)

(We R Memory Keepers Red, White and Blue line)

(Ruby Rock-It)

(We R Memory Keepers Black Widow line)

(We R Memory Keepers Antique Chic line)

(Ruby Rock-It)

Now, that you have seen my favorite layouts, the next person on the list is...
 Jen Matott http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/

The complete list is:
 Liz Chidester http://thescrappiest.blogspot.com

Marcia Dehn Nix http://onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-of-2012-blog-hop-plus-giveaway.html
Monika Wright http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/
Ivanka Lentle http://ivankascardstudio.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-10-of-2012.html
Christine Meyer http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-top-ten-of-2012-plus-giveaway-and.html
Jamie Cripps http://jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-10-of-2012.html
Erin Morehousehttp http://girlpaperscissors.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-of-2012.html
Melissa Elsner http://www.theprofoundbrunette.com/2012/12/top-ten-for-2012.html
Jodi Wilton http://luvalotland.blogspot.ca/
Sarah Hill http://sarahspaperbakery.blogspot.com/
Laurel Seabrook http://want2scrap.blogspot.ca/
Carrie Walz http://everydaymoments-carrie.blogspot.com/
Jen Matott http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/
Jan Tatomir http://www.jantatomir.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Haggerty http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com/
Kerri Yarus http://kerrikr8tions.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-10-projects-of-2012-plus-blog-hop.html
Ashley Nguyen Newell http://hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-blog-hop.html
Cathy Harper http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-of-2012-blog-hop.html
Malika Kelly http://malikakelly.blogspot.com/
Lynn Shokoples http://scrappyhappymom.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-of-2012-blog-hop.html
Kris Berc http://stashofprettypaper.blogspot.com/
Julie Tucker Wolek http://thetuckerwolekclan.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-top-projects-for-2012.html
Rhonda VanGinkel http://snapwhiz.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-10-of-2012-blog-hop.html
Savannah O'Gwynn http://www.savannahland2.blogspot.com
Audrey Yeager http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-twelve-of-2012-blog-hop-and-giveaway.html
Katrina Hunt http://paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-top-ten-of-2012-along-with-blog-hop.html

Countdown to Christmas and a giveaway....

I hope you are enjoying all the projects and are getting in all of the giveaways over at the RRBF blog...they are all amazing! Today I wanted to share with you a layout I did about my Christmas tree topper. She is a pretty little thing isn't she and believe it or not she is a hand-me-down from my Mother in law. She gave it to me on our first Christmas together. She was supposed to be a "temporary" topper until we could go out and pick our own and somehow she managed to remain in the family for 11 years now!

For this layout I used several different lines showing how well all of these lines can be mixed and matched...I also used some RRBF vellum and ran some gold ink over it to help make it stand out against the background print.
The supplies I used are:
Background paper: FUS19- Fusion 12x12 Cardstock - Leaf
 
Stripped patterned paper: BWW15- Bella! Wedding Wedded Foil 12x12 Cardstock

Cardstock: SC22-Sugar Candy 12x12 Glitter Cardstock 200gsm - Toffee Apple 

Vellum: FV49- A4 Vellum x12 sheets - Doily

Gold glitter letters: FN98 - Sparkle Alphabet 112 pieces - Gold - 20mm

Deco: XMD97- Christmas Tree Decoupage

Polka dot paper: 12XM67- 25 Days of Christmas Paper Pack

  Join Ruby Rock-It's Christmas Countdown (RRBF Facebook page), tons of goodies to win just in time for the holidays. All you have to do 'like' our Facebook page, then 'share' it with a friend and have them 'like' it too and say "insert your name" sent me. GOOD LUCK!!!