missing Stars Hollow

I completed this layout for the challenge blog These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things.  The challenge was to create a layout of a favorite TV show.  It was hard to pick one.  Lost, Ugly Betty, Friends, My Boys are some of my favorites.  But I ended up choosing Gilmore Girls.  I adore all the characters - Luke, Rory, Sookie, Michel . . .  I love Lorelei's sassy personality & her knack for words. 

For this project I busted out my sewing machine & used it on the denim patches, the leaves, pictures & as a border.  I embossed the tree & the leaves, added some buttons & Thickers. 

I had a lot of fun putting this together.  I miss visiting Stars Hollow on Tuesday nights.  I may have to pull out the DVDs for a quick visit.

celebrating & scrapping

Recently my friend, TJ, celebrated a birthday, (woo hoo, happy birthday TJ!) and hosted a birthday crop.  This girl is smart & funny & knows how to throw a party. 
We scrapped & laughed & took lots of pictures & laughed some more.  Tricia, from Cannon, was there.  So glad to finally get to meet her.  Here are a couple projects from the day.

I love the rolled flowers, the hand felted letters & the celebration banner.  These colors are so happy.

Val prepared these cute easter cards as make & takes for everyone.  I could tell she put so much prep work into these.

It was just a lovely day.  Here's to you TJ

checking out a fun giveaway

I came accross this giveaway on Donna Downey's blog today.  This book looks like it's full of so much fun inspiration.

So go check it out & leave some love for your chance to win.

To find out more about the artist, Celine Navarro, make sure you stop by her blog too.  She has a lot of cool ideas.

nostalgic

Another layout

detail

Supplies useed:  Jenni Bowlin, Teresa Collins, Tim Holtz, Bazzill

late!

I meant to post this earlier in the week, always something to get sidetracked with.  Anyway, here is my project for The Red Bee:

The challenge was to incorporate yarn in the layout. I used yarn in 3 different areas, but I really wanted the yarn to standout a little more.  So, I added more yarn here:

Here is the end result: 

I like how the yarn softened up the branches.  I used The Boyfriend line from one of my favorite manufacturers, Cosmo Cricket.  Their products are so much fun to play with.

up to the challenge

Here are some layouts I completed for a couple of February challenges.

I surprised myself on this one.  It came together pretty fast.  The challenge was to create a love-themed layout without using red or pink, could not use hearts or the word "love" or anything valentine-y.  I think the paper is MME, it had a big green dinosaur - not really a good image to use for 2 teenage girls.  but I loved the color combos, the swirls, & the plaid background.  I'm happy with the end result. 

I Glimmer Misted some of the flowers & inked the edges of others.  I curled wire through some of the buttons.

For our February project at The Red Bee, our challenge was to incorporate yarn in our layout.

Here is a sneak peek of my project this month.

I will reveal the rest of the project next week. 

Sharing a little TC project

Recently a long time friend had a sweet baby boy.  There is no other feeling like holding a newborn baby.  I took this opportunity to play with some new Teresa Collins product.  Using the Chic Bebe Boy line I put together a quick mini album.  I was a little sad that I couldn't get my hands on the chipboard elements or clear stamps.   So I used what I had, 5 or 6 patterned papers, ribbons, and the die cut envelope.  Here are a few pix of the project:

I know the cover looks a little plain, but I added a frame & a few embellishments.  I didn't have a chance to get a picture after :(

The project came together pretty easily.  I love TC products, so gorgeous & fun to work with.  Other items I used on this project:  cardstock, glittered cardstock,Cuttlebug embossing folders, various dies, various border punches, BIA O-wire, & Cat's Eye chalk