Enjoy Today Layout

It's been a while since I made a 6x8 scrapbook layout. Honestly, I really enjoy creating smaller sized scrapbook layouts. It's easier and takes less time to create. I love Crate Paper's All Heart collection, so I decided to use several items from the collection on this layout. I also used a few pieces from Freckled Fawn and Pinkfresh Studio. The rainbow die cut is from a pack of Amy Tangerine ephemera. I love that the words "Enjoy Today" are in gold foil.

A couple of weeks ago, I went to Downtown Smyrna and found a beautiful piano. Of course, I took a photo of it and knew that I wanted to document it in a layout. Finding this piano made me want to explore my city more and discover more hidden (and not so hidden) gems.

What are you currently working on? Have you gone on any adventures?

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February Awesome Ladies Project Layouts

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing my Awesome Ladies Project layouts that I made in February. February's theme was Favorites.

This layout was created for the Half and Half challenge. The challenge was to use a split design on a layout. One of the easiest ways to do this is to use different patterned papers. I used two different papers and then added a photo of my son as well as some embellishments to the right of the layout. I decided to leave the left side blank.

This layout was created for the Style challenge. The challenge was to use hearts. I decided to use a bunch of little heart shaped stickers to make a heart shape. This layout has a lot of pink, but I added some black and red to make the layout pop a bit.

The journaling says "I love how so many people are still protesting & standing up for each other (as well as their own) rights. The unity is amazing and inspiring".

The next challenge that I completed was the Photo challenge. The challenge was to take a photo of a favorite item. On Friday, I finally found some Girl Scouts Thin Mints cookies and was so excited. My husband took of a picture of me with a box of cookies...yes I bought five boxes of Thin Mints (don't judge me lol).

This layout was created for the Words challenge. The challenge was to write a letter to a friend about our favorite things. I decided to write a letter to my husband about my love of crafting and watercolor painting. My husband has been very encouraging and supportive of my hobby so I decided to write the letter to him.

How did you document your February? Do you participate in challenges?

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Handmade Happy Anniversary Cards

Hello! Today, I'm sharing some handmade anniversary cards that I made during the weekend. I used Crate Paper's Hello Love collection to make a couple of cards. The Hello Love collection is definitely Valentine's Day themed, but there are still a lot of pieces that can be used for other types of cards like anniversary cards. Check out the anniversary cards below.

You can find these cards here and here. Be sure to check out my shop for more cards.

Have you used the Hello Love collection by Crate Paper?

Supplies Used:

• Crate Paper Hello Love 12x12 Paper Pad

• Crate Paper Hello Love Cardstock Stickers

• Sentiment stamp

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Handmade Birthday Card

Over the weekend, I made a handmade birthday card using some items in my stash. I used Crate Paper's Hello Love paper for the base. Even though this paper pad is Valentine's Day themed, I love that I can still use it for other occasions. I really love how this card turned out and I love that I can personalize it by adding someone's name beneath the word "birthday" and the next to the cupcake.

Supplies Used:

• Crate Paper Hello Love 12x12 Paper Pad

• Freckled Fawn - February 2015 Kit

• Recollections Pastel Enamel Dot Stickers

• Simple Stories SNAP Letter Stickers

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Handmade Valentine's Day Cards

Hello! I have been busy making some Valentine's Day cards. Valentine's Day will be here before you know it so I am glad that I was able to make some ahead of time. I used papers from Crate Paper's Hello Love collection as well as some items that I had in my stash to make these four cards. Check out the cards I made below.

All four of these cards are available in my shop.

Have you been preparing for Valentine's Day? Have you made any Valentine's Day projects?

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Hello Summer Home Decor

Hello! Hello! On Tuesday, we had some pretty big snow flurries and even though it looked so pretty, I am just so over the winter weather. So I decided to make a summer themed home decor and just hope that warmer weather will soon be here.

I was going to make a card, but decided that I wanted to try something different. Since I don't normally make a lot of home decor projects, I decided to make something that I can put on top of my desk or on my display case. I found a few wooden bases that had patterned paper already adhered to it so I decided to use one. Luckily, I knew what items I wanted to use so all I had to do was just arrange the items onto the base before adhering them. Once I knew where I wanted my items, I began to adhere the supplies.

First, I adhered my tag, ice cream, sun and ampersand wood veneers. Then I added the enamel dots and the other small layered embellishments. I adhered the felt letters last. To adhere the felt letters, I used my Tombow Mono Liquid Glue and was careful not put too much on the letters.

I love how this home decor turned out and am thinking about making one for Spring, Fall, and Winter. I might even make a second Summer home decor as well. Here's to hoping for some warmer weather.

Supplies Used:

• Crate Paper Poolside Layered Embellishments
• Freckled Fawn Carnival Kit
• Wood base with patterned paper came from a destash box I purchased from Rukristin
• Tombow Mono Liquid Glue
• This to That Permanent Glue Runner

Are you ready for Summer?

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Valentine's Day Cards Part IV

Hello! I have been sharing Valentine's Day cards that I have been making over the past few weeks. You can check my previous cards here, here, and here. Today, I want to share another batch of cards that I made.

I made three cards a few days ago, using supplies that I have had for a long time. The only items that were new are the papers from Crate Paper's new line, Hello Love and my Recollections Valentine's Day stamp set.

I really, really love this card. As soon as I saw that "Owl always love you!" sentiment, I knew that I would have to add an owl. Luckily, I still have all of the owl wood veneers that I got in a previous Freckled Fawn kit. I also used some puffy stickers that I received in a RAK/Swap group that I am in.

I decided to keep this card a bit simple and just add a few word strips and some glitter hearts. I also added a felt border strip at the top. I am still trying to get used to using felt in my projects. It's not my favorite item to work with, but I'm trying to challenge myself to make projects with items that I do not normally use.

For my last card, I wanted to use pink, red, and black on my card. I ended up using some pink hearts at the top. I love that the colors look like watercolors. Then I added a "Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment in the middle of the card. At the bottom of the card, I used some more puffy stickers as well as a rubber sticker. Using rubber stickers is another item that I normally do not work with, but I'm very glad that I did.

You may notice that I have been using my February 2015 Freckled Fawn a lot. I have been holding onto this kit because I love so many of the items, but I really need to start using them instead of just letting them sit on my desk.

Supplies Used:

• Recollections Valentine's Day clear stamp set
• EK Success Brands puffy heart stickers
• Crate Paper Hello Love paper
• February 2015 Freckled Fawn Kit
• October 2014 Freckled Fawn Kit-owl wood veneer

Are you making any Valentine's Day cards or projects?

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Art Journal-Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Hello there! Lately, I have been using my art journal a lot and I have been loving it! Today, I want to share a Halloween themed page that I created. I was inspired by Marcy's scrapbooking in her Traveler's Notebook. You can see her post in Crate Paper's blog here.

I wanted to document a few places that we usually go to trick-o-treat. I love that adding stickers can make a list so much more fun. I am in love with Crate Paper's After Dark collection and just knew that I had to use some stuff from the collection. I used Crate Paper's After Dark accent stickers and a Pumpkin confetti that I found at Walmart. 

Supplies Used:

• Crate Paper After Dark Cardstock Stickers with Foil Accents

• Pumpkin confetti

• Strathmore Visual Mixed Media Art Journal

• Sharpie Pen-Fine Point

How are you documenting your Halloween?

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Halloween Greeting Cards and Tags

Happy Sunday! Today, I made a couple of cards and tags. It took me less than an hour to make these tags and cards. I honestly think it did not take so long because I knew exactly what I wanted to use on my tags and cards so I didn't feel overwhelmed by having a lot of products in front of me.

The tags were very simple to make. I just used my Freckled Fawn stamp set, Ranger Archival Ink pad, and some enamel dots. I recommend that you stamp your image on some scrap paper first so that you know how you should stamp your image onto your project. 

The cards were also simple to make. I decided to use two of the tags that I made for part of my card. To make the cards, I used some washi tape and applied it to the middle of my card. I took the string off the tag and then added a brad onto each of tag. Then I used some foam dots on the back of the tags and stuck them to the center of the card. Below are a few close ups of the cards.

I plan to make a few more batches of Halloween cards and tags as well as some other Fall themed cards.

Supplies Used:

• American Crafts DIY Shop kraft tags
• Recollections Enamel Dots
• Halloween Washi Tape
• Crate Paper After Dark Accent Stickers
• American Crafts Elements-Halloween Brads
• Freckled Fawn October 2014 stamp

What have you been making?

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