Inspired by....

Hi friends,
I have a layout that was on the American Crafts Blog this past week that I would love to share with you.
Pinterest is my go to source for inspiration.  Using stamps and watercolors I recreated a fun background I found on Pinterest.

My source of inspiration:
Watercolor quilt
Pin URL: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/465630048944892631/
Source: www.hopewellworkshop.com

Run Dog Run

Supplies: Cardstock (AM710-81) - 12x12 White,  Cardstock (AM710-78) - 12x12 Ash, Plus One (366856) - Accompany Stamp Set, DIY (53335) Shoebox Thickers, Remarks (42482) - JFK Sticker Book, Shimelle (368173) - Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts, Shimelle (368145) - Herschel Paper, Shimelle (368170) -Date/Month/Year Roller Date Stamp, Knockouts (KOP63102) - Star Punch 1.5", Lucky Charm (42391) - Trinkets & Phrases/MultiChip Thickers, Mister Huey's (SC1-001) - Misting Spray Opaque White, Adhesive (AM617-13) - This To That Dispenser

how to:

Splatter white spray ink onto Ash cardstock.  Set aside to dry.  Stamp XO stamp onto white cardstock (13 times) using black dye ink, and fussy cut around the edges.  Use watercolors to color the inside of the stamped image.  Adhere 4x6 photo to bottom right hand side of layout.  Stamp chevron stamp onto left and right side of photo (make sure it overlaps onto Ash Cardstock) using white dye ink.  Use Knockouts star punch to punch a star on the top right hand side of page.  Adhere negative (from punched star) and adhere it just below.  Trim strips from Shimelle die cuts and adhere to top right hand side of page (just underneath star punch).  Use a sewing machine to stitch strips down with black thread.  Use watercolor paints to paint DIY thickers with yellow and white paint.  Adhere to page just above photo spelling out the words 'run' and 'run'.  Use small black stickers to spell out the word 'dog' in the title.  Use sewing machine to stitch black journaling lines on bottom left hand side of page.  Use a white pen to add journaling.  Stamp date stamp onto bottom left hand side of page (just under journaling).  Finish by adhering enamel dots and chevron multi chip thickers.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I'll be back later this week with more fun projects!

#Spring Break American Crafts March Gallery layout

Hi friends,
Hope you are having a great Monday so far.  It is is cold and rainy here and we are just itching for some warmer weather.  Last week I received a fun box from American Crafts filled with their brand new #Summer collection.  This collection is so fun and bright and filled with cheer.  Even though this collection is summer themed I thought it would be fun to use them on a spring break layout of my daughter and her friends.


#Spring Break

I started off my layout by cutting several tag shapes with my Silhouette Cameo and adhered them in rows to my layout.  Next, I painted a heart using white paint and then stitched over it using embroidery floss.

 I finished off my layout by adding my photo journaling card and lots of fun embellishments.

I hope you enjoy my layout today, thanks for stopping by!

Hugs & Kisses

Good Morning Friends,

Thanks for visiting today. It has been so cold here in Northern California. I have spent all week bundled up - trying to get warm. Whenever it is cold out, I can find my two dogs Kona, and Lilo snuggled together. They are so affectionate with one another and are always together.

I made this layout about the two of them snuggled together. They are so cute! I can't stand it.


title: Hugs and kisses

Look for me soon in Create:Vintage Modern Idea book July 2013

I used a file (Ampersand) that I cut with my silhouette as a mask, I placed it on my paper, misted around it and then hand stitched with embroidery floss around it. The stitching took a long time to finish, but I did it while I was watching a movie with the kids.

I mostly stuck to neutrals on this layout, but added little pops of color in my buttons.

I added the hand stitched word "hugs" to a canvas tag.

supplies:
pattern paper: mustache love, borders - Kiss Me collection (Bella Blvd.)
buttons: button market: wood mix (Bella Blvd.)
designer tape: pony dot, blue gingham (Bella Blvd.)
stickers: brown-cream high five alphas (Bella Blvd.)
canvas tag: Maya Road
spray mist; Mister Huey's (Studio Calico)
doily,twine: craft supply
embroidery floss: DMD
kraft paper: My Mind's Eye
tag: Staples
kraft pocket: recollections
adhesive: ATG (Scotch)
die cutting machine: Silhouette Cameo (QuicKutz)
dies: ampersand (Kolette Hall)