Summer Sentiments

Hey everyone!  I've got a couple of cards to share with you today!  These are posted over on The Rubber Cafe' blog with all the details on how to create them!

There is something so cheerful about pinwheels and bright colorful papers like these from Doodlebug!  Find all the details on this card HERE.

This was my first try at a direct to paper ink pad swiping technique I've seen around, simple, a lot of impact, and a great CAS look!  The Distress Ink minis from Tim Holtz are perfect for this!  More details HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today....oh, and did you know you can actually sign up for the kit of the month club with the awesome stamps?  You get so many goodies in each and every kit too!  You can find out more about the Creative Cafe' kits HERE.

Paper House Beach Hop!!

Hi everyone!!  Today I'm hoppin'!  Please enjoy two hops here today.....this post from the Paper House Beach Hop and the one below, which is the Scrappin' Your Stash Hop.....hope everyone will enjoy both!  So much great inspiration!  And if you haven't already, make sure to go back and see ALL the projects from the Beach Hop this week....the DT really was amazing!  I created this printer's tray project as a memory of our beach trip:

I love using these trays....they are easy to hang anywhere, and fun to decorate.....they make great gifts too!

I've used Paper House beach paper, Chipoxy stickers as accents, a few rhinestones, and some rope cording to add just a touch of the beach.  A few Prima flowers and of course the Paper House Snapshots.  I'm in love with these....they make the perfect embellishment!!  I love their white border, and for a few of them, I've popped a black cardstock mat under them to make them pop.
 

 

Thanks for stoppin' and thank for hoppin' today....and remember, the post below this (HERE) is a hop full of more inspiration!
 

Supplies Used: 

Paper:  Paper House-Endless Summer Paper Pad  PP-0041RTE;  AC cardstock, white, black

Embellishments: Paper House- Just Beach Chipoxy Stickers STCP-0001RTE, At the Shore Snapshot stickers STSS-0006RTE;

Prima flowers, asstd ribbons; Recollections rhinestones.

Scrap Your Stash!! Hop With Us!!

 

 
A lot of great inspiration during our "Scrap Your Stash" hop this month!  You should have come here from Suzanna's Blog.  Want to start from the beginning?  Start HERE.

Today, I'm playing with BoBunny Boardwalk!

I'm starting to get into pocket pages....I love doing one page in traditional style, with another page that will hold a bunch of photos with the pockets.  I don't think it saves me much time.....I still love to decorate up the pockets too!

Thanks for stoppin' and hoppin' today!  Next stop.....Lynns's Blog.....you'll find her HERE.

And if you want a little more beach inspiration.....I've got a project over at Paper House today too!  We've been hopping all week.....you'll find it HERE.  And here is just a sneak:

 

And just in case, the entire hop list:
 
Christine Meyer http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
Katrina Hunt http://paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Majken Pullin http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com/

Wendi Robinson http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com/
Sandy Ross http://itsafamilyaffairwithscrappynana.blogspot.ca/
Suzanna Lee http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/
Laura Cox http://scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/
Lyne Schnable-Blodgett http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com/
Audrey Yeager http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/
Wendy Bergeron Coffman http://stampingrules.com
Charity Hotrum http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/
Lee-Anne Thornton http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com
Alison  http://alisondaydesigns.com/

Lake Life IS BEST!!

I'm a huge fan of creating home decor projects.....and especially if I can take a "find"....like these dollar store glasses, and create something beautiful and functional like these tealight holders:

I've used some of the gorgeous Colorways Sapphire collection and the new Snapshots embellishments from Paper House.  Would you like to see more?  All the details are over at the Paper House blog right HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  

Hurray USA!!

So happy for the Women's Soccer team.....winner of the world cup!!  I've got a perfect card for a celebration of the USA:

I've got all the details, measurements, etc. up over at The Rubber Cafe' today....you can find it HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Happy 4th!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I've got one more patriotic project for today.....full of fireworks, flash and a lot of Red, White, and Blue!!

This was such a fun shaker card to make!  You can get every detail HERE on The Rubber Cafe' site.  I used the June KOTM to create it! 

Have a safe, happy, wonderful 4th!!!

More Patriotic Inspiration

I've often seen the inspiration, challenges and all sorts of fun over at Mountain Plains Crafters and it seems the timing never allows me to play!  This holiday week, I decided to join in the fun....even tho I'm squeaking in at the last minute....hey, I made it!  I hope to play along more in the future too!  You can check out their site HERE.

And here is my entry into their Summer nautical or patriotic challenge:

I've used stamps from The Rubber Cafe' KOTM for July, and I used the Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic collection.

Thanks for stoppin' by.....make sure to check Mountain Plain Crafters out!!

Happy Friday July 3rd!!

TGIF!!!  Do you have fun plans for the 4th of July weekend?  Family time here....have one home from college internship and geared up for a weekend of BBQ's and fireworks!

I've got another home decor project today:

I love these wooden signs....I've made quite a few over the years!  This one uses Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic!

Love the Doodlepop stickers, and their little clothespins!

Such a patriotic collection....I'm ready to celebrate!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  More celebration tomorrow!

Happy July 2nd!!

Today I'm sharing some home decor using gorgeous Reminisce 4th of July papers and stickers:

AC whittles (the clothespin), Trendy Twine and Want 2 Scrap bling add some pizzaz

Love these Reminisce stickers!

And the last side of my wooden cube:

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  Stop back tomorrow for another patriotic project!

Happy July!!!

Well, it's summer....but you'd never know it here in the midwest....spring never left!.....lol.  I like the cooler temps, but really ready for at least a little sunshine!

I'm welcoming in July with a July 4th bonanza!  I've created several things over at The Rubber Cafe' that I'll share here this week, as well as some home decor pieces from Doodlebug and Reminisce!  Stop by every day to see what's new!

Today I'm sharing this fun easel card fused with a shaker card:

If you'd like to see the details, hop on over to The Rubber Cafe' blog HERE.  You can find out all the details and about their fun KOTM club!

Thanks for stoppin' by today....stop back tomorrow for more!