Cas-Ual Chic November Challege

Hey y'all! Happy November (already)!

This month at CAS-ual Chic the challenge is to use metallic on your project.
 

CC05: Use metallics in your creation. For example, foils, metallic threads, gold or silver embossing powder, etc. Get creative!This challenge runs Nov 6th-27th
The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate prize from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!! We can't wait to see what you create!

Here is my card, featuring the Sassy Smiles stamp set:

 

I used some scrap paper on top of the white cardstock. I then placed a small strip of khaki cardstock horizontally over the butterfly patterned paper. I stamped the "Smile" sentiment using two ink colors.

The glitter butterfly & clock are older items from my stash.

 

 

If you get the chance to play along be sure to link up your creation here for your chance to win!

Thanks for visiting. Stay crafty, friends!!

~Stephanie

   

CAS-UAL Chic Challenge

Hey y'all & happy Friday! We are all preparing for the effects of hurricane Joaquin. I pray we are not hit too hard & that we don't lose power! Hope you all are safe where you are too.

It's the beginning of October (so hard to believe) & that means a new challenge at CAS-UAL Chic!
   

It's a tic-tac-to challenge!! What fun! Here is the card I created:

I went with "stitching", "coloring" & "distressing".

There is stitching on the die cut circles at  the bottom of the card; I distressed the edges of my papers & colored some of the circles on the white paper.

I used the star Fri Dies & the twinkle stamp set to stamp my sentiment.

  

 

 

Thanks for visiting! I hope you find some time this month to play along!!

Stay crafty!

~Stephanie

 

 

1st Day-PL Style Layout

Hi Crafty friends! Sorry things have been a bit quiet around here lately. We have been busy with back to school; a trip to the beach to visit my sister who moved to SC two weeks ago; and the normal busyness of life in the summertime!!

  I'm popping in today to share a layout that I created in the PL style. My kids just went back to school last week, so in honor of the big day, I made a 1st day of school page! (Granted, the photos are from two years ago-but they're now scrapped!)



I used several flair buttons from The Crafty Pickle as well as some small stamps from Close To My Heart that work great for Project Life projects!! 


I used a big mix of PL & journal cards from WRMK; Crate Paper; My Mind's Eye & Glitz.







Now is a great time to buy some stamps from CTMH. I am hosting an online party through my friend Taniesa who is a consultant! Click here to view all of the wonderful stamps!!
Thanks for visiting today!!
Supplies used:
LOL stamp set
Love This flair button
I Love Books flair buttons
Documented flair button

~Stephanie

Layout Thursday

Hey y'all! Summer is quickly coming to a close & as sad as I am about seeing my kids go back to school, I will say that I am looking forward to some "down time" on Tuesday! My house has been lacking on TLC this summer & I could sure use some quiet time (and scrappy time)!

I have a layout to share today. I played along with this sketch from Life. Paper. Scrapbook:

And I also played along with this color combo at Color Me Scrappy

I started with the gold mist splatters & then added some areas with blue mist. The flower pp is from Crate Paper & the yellow paper is from My Mind's Eye.

I stamped the word phrases with my Dear Lizzy stamp. The mini clothespin is also from Crate, as is the black & white flower.
This will be LPS's last challenge. They have brought such fun & unique challenges to the scrapbook world & their magazine was always full of wonderful inspiration! I will be sad to see them go!

That is all for today. I am really hoping to get some scrappy time in this weekend, although it's shaping up to be a busy one! What are our plans for the holiday weekend?
Til next time,
~Stephanie

Christmas In July!

Hey y'all & good Friday morning!
Today Lovebug Creations & Craftin Desert Divas are hosting a "Christmas in July" co-hop over on Facebook! You don't want to miss all the fun, wonderful projects & prizes!! You can get started here.

The project I made is a Christmas card. I used Envious rumple ribbon to tie a beautiful bow on the side. The stamp set is called Holly Day Punnies & I chose the "Happy H-owl-idays" sentiment. But, since I am such a huge dog love, I went in another direction with it! Here is my card:

I started with the white cardstock, that I misted with red mist from Heidi Swapp, & stamped the sentiment at the bottom. 

 The wood veneer dogs are from Studio Calico & were also misted, some in Dark Calico from SC & some in gold from Heidi Swapp. 

The next step was to add all of the sequins! Oh what fun!! I love the festive look it gives my card! To add a bit more bling (because it is a Christmas card!) I topped the bow with a white glitter dot. 

I really like the way this card turned out & know I'll be making more before December hits!

Be sure to visit all the stops on today's hop for some very inspirational projects (& the chance to win fabulous prizes)!!

I hope this got you in the Christmas spirit, albeit a little early!

~Stephanie  

Two Layouts

Hey y'all! I hope this day finds everyone well. We have a house full of kiddos here & A LOT of noise!! I have escaped to the office for a moment of solitude! We were supposed to go to the pool but the weather is cloudy & rainy, so it's another day at home.
I want to share my most recent layouts while I have a minute. I fear things could turn sour at any time!!!!
Both of these were created using sketches from Sketchabilities. The first one uses their sketch #116:

Here is my layout:

I grabbed a lot of supplies from my stash. The background was created with splatters of mists, stamped circles & a Dear Lizzy  word stamp.

The fabulous gold circle vellum is from Pretty Little Studio, as are the phrase die cuts. The "bliss" & heart chippies are from MAMBI. The gorgeous clay flowers are from Lovebug Creations. The bird/music paper is part of a Basic Grey packaging. The circle banner under the photos is from My Mind's Eye.
I had a blast pulling things & adding a ton of items from my stash!

This next layout uses skecth #118:
    
And here is what I created:

I stamped circles with black paint & then started layering! I used much of what I had laying on my desk for this one & what fun it was!!
All of the tags, the gold doily & the initial banners are from Crate Paper. I  used the gold circle vellum again from PLS. The glitter alphas are Thickers.

The "happy" chipboard, hearts & camera are from Heidi Swapp.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful Thursday y'all!
~Stephanie : )

Watching the Fireworks

Hey friends!
Hope you all are well & having a good week. It has been a wet one here with more rain & storms forecasted for tomorrow! That means no baseball practice, & one little boy is not very happy. I am ready for the kids to be able to get outside & play-they are eating us out of house & home!!

Here is my latest layout created with Crate Paper's StyleBoard collection:

I created it for this month's challenge over at Kraft It Up

"BITS and PIECES - 

This month your challenge is to create a layout using Kraft and at least 5 of the following six items...Layers, Sequins, Mists/Paints/Gelato's, Tearing or Disressing, Stamping, Arrows or Triangles"

I mean, how could I not-the challenge name is part of my blog name!!!

I stamped with my fave bubble wrap stamp, then sprinkled some blue mist around the page. Lots of lovely layers from StyleBoard  & some distressing at the edges of the papers. The sequins & arrows are obvious! 

Thanks for letting me share with you tonight. 

Hope you are staying dry!

~Stephanie 

Hello Wednesday

You are a godsend to me today! The kids were home from school Monday & yesterday due to snow, & I so needed them to go back today. I have so much to do & having the kids at home, while as nice & relaxing as it can be, puts a crimp in getting things done. They went in 2 hours late today but at least that gives me some time to get things accomplished.

Today is my favorite aunt's birthday, so I made her this card: Happy birthday Aunt Mary!!

     I cut the circle from a piece of patterned paper from Echo Park. The ribbon "flower" is made using Simple Blue rumple ribbon from the Star Spangled collection. I added a Prima gem to the center for a touch of bling. The edges of the card are inked in a dark blue ink.

Tomorrow my husband & I will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary!! How is that possible?! I know he really doesn't appreciate my crafting as much as he could but figured I needed to make him a card anyway!

  The orange chevron paper is from Echo Park and the patterned paper that I fussy cut is from Pink Paislee (love it!). Here I used the Caddy Blue "On the Edge" rumple ribbon and tied it around the edge of my card. The sentiment is a stamp from Jaded Blossom from their "Wedding Wishes" stamp set. I hope he enjoys it!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you all have a fabulous day!

 

13 In 2013

Happy New Year's Eve y'all!
I am going to share my favorite layouts from the past year again!
I have loved doing this the last 2 years as it lets me revisit my work and see how I have grown & changed.
So, in no particular order, here are my faves:
1.

I hoarded this coveted paper from Crate for the longest time!

2. 

   I loved this collection from Fancy Pants & the paint & mist were fun to add!!

3.

This is another page made using Crate Paper.

4.
 
This page was fun to make! I liked adding al lthe bits & pieces.

5.
 
Another Crate Paper layout.

6.

I was smitten with this line from Glitz & wanted a special feel to my page. I am more than happy with the way it turned out!

 7.

I love the colors here & all the fun elements Plus, the pic of Ty is so precious!

8.
 
I had wanted to use these song lyrics as a title for a long time. And I'm pleased with the outcome!

9.

I love using doilies!

10.

 Love the way all the pieces came together here. Mostly Fancy Pants products here.

11.

Loved this collection from October Afternoon!

12.

Another from OA!

13.

This was too fun to create! Love the Glitz again!!

There they are-my faves from 2013.
I am really looking forward to creating more in 2014!
Have a great night y'all!
~Stephanie