scrapandbeauty

| 5 L U C K Y things |

This layout was done for the CP Creative Weekly last week. The theme was "Chartreuse". Green is my favorite color so I definitely had fun with this.

| B I R T H D A Y box |

I made this cute little birthday box using Crate Paper's Pretty Party line! It just makes me so happy. Aniyah puts her little nic-naks in it and it's a cute little accent piece for her room. I found the box at Hobby Lobby and used Krylon's spray paint in Ballet Pink to cover it.   

| C U R R E N T Crafty Wish List|

1. Silhouette Cameo

I currently have a Slice and Cricut Expression (that I never use). I think its just the extra versatility that comes with the Cameo and I've been loving all the fun things I've seen being done with it.  Hopefully I'll snag it up while it's in stock!

 

 

3. Technique Tuesday

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You just simply can't go wrong with Ali Edwards. I totally love her sentiments. Perfect for any project.

4. We R Memory Keepers 12x12 Album

 

 

These albums have been my "go to" for storing my projects. I picked it up for the first time to use for Project Life and I love it so much that I'm using it to store my layouts. It's simple and that's what I like the most about it.

 5. Basic Gray - What's Up collection
I love the colors in the collection and can't wait until it starts shipping.

 

| A M O U R - L O V E |

This was my contribution to the Valentine's event over on the CP blog. I love every part of this layout of my baby girl. I found an old Heidi Swapp distressing tool that I forgot I had and decided to distress the edges and I think I've found a new fav technique.

The next week or two will be extremely busy for us. We are in the process of preparing to move so things have been hectic with working everyday and trying to keep a normal routine along with everything else. The one thing that I do enjoy about moving is cleaning and getting rid of things. Since we are downsizing, I've had to really take a "practical" look at what we truly need and what we don't. Ugh, I hate moving! =)

| V A L E N T I N E 'S - E V E N T crate paper |

Happy Monday all! February is the month of love and and there is plenty to go around over on the CP Blog. The ladies are sharing some FABULOUS projects this week so go check them out. You won't be disappointed.

I haven't talked much about the CHA products this year but I always save my pennies after Christmas to get some goodies. Hopefully one day I will actually get to go to CHA.  I've had my eyes on the Dear Lizzy line, Neapolitan. So cute and girly! =)  Bluemoon currently has the line.

| C R A T E - P A P E R sneak # 2 |

 

A Pretty Party it is! And I can't wait to join in for the fun. Check out the CP blog tomorrow for a full reveal!

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  Congrats!! I love Crate Paper products, so this shall be fun. I saw you posted you live in Huntsville, I live only about a hour away from you..Birmingham. Do you have a LSS in your area? Sadly we don't, I drive to the sweetest little store in Carrollton, GA and shop for my scrap goods. Again, congrats on your DT. Can't wait to see what you create:)

Posted by: Kisha | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 07:49 AM

Hi Kisha! You are close to me. It seems like I'm always in Birmingham, lol!  We have a LSS here but it's small and usually doesn't carry the "latest"things or atleast the things I'm looking for. I usually have to order online and go to Michaels. I didn't know there was one in Carrollton. I'll have to check it out one day. I truly miss the scrap store I had in Fredericksburg, VA. Thanks for stopping by! =)

| C R A T E - P A P E R sneak # 1 |

I definitely can't wait to get my hands on these. Check out the CP blog for more peeks!

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Thank you all for your sweet comments on making the DT. I am truly thankful for this awesome opportunity. 

I just clicked over from the Crate Paper blog- congrats on making the design team!

I saw in your bio that you live in Huntsville, and I had to pop over and say hi to a fellow Huntsvillian. :)

Posted by: Melissa Stinson | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 05:59 AM

Hi Melissa! So glad to finally know someone else in Huntsville scraps! =) Thanks for stopping by!

| L O V E box |

I created this love box using Basic Grey Kissing Booth Collection! I found the box at JoAnn's and immediately thought that it would be a cute keepsake box and gift for Valentines Day. I painted it with Martha Stewarts metallic acrylic paint in gold and used a light coat of ivory paint on the inside. I love this collection especially the bird paper it's so stinking cute!

This is the box in its original state.

| C R A T E - P A P E R design team |

I'm so excited to share that I made the team! Congrats to all the ladies who made the team this term!

| L O V I N G - I N S T A G R A M |

|  A  N  O  T  H  E  R  - C  R  A  T  E  -  C  A  R  D  |
I wanted to create another card last night so I did this one still using CP Paper Heart line. I just love this line and can't wait to get Kissing Booth in the mail.

|  P  R  O  J  E  C  T - L  I  F  E  |

Happy Monday all and into week #2 of PL. I haven't finished week 1 but I think I'm more focused now on the daily/weekly documentation than I was last week. Need to make sure I stay in the swing of things. I can see this project being an easy one to get behind on.

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I have been bitten by the Apple Bug since getting an IPad2 for Christmas. Now I want the phone and I've always had the IMac on my list of wants. The first time I went into the Apple store the lady who helped Mom and I made a HUGE announcement in the store that it was my FIRST time in an Apple store and boy did I feel soooo EMBARRASSED! Ever since then I've been fascinated with everything Apple. Can't wait to get my hands on a few accessories. Although I am thoroughly content with my IPad, it's too big to carry around as an everyday camera so getting the IPhone would help eliminate that issue.

This was the first picture I took with my IPad and I love how it sits right in front of my pretty ribbons. I love the American Crafts glittered ribbons the most. Have a great week everyone.

::: |Project Life + Crate Paper Projects|:::

|Crate: Paper Hearts|

Crate Paper is another company that I love. I have quite a few of their collections and I just couldn't have been more excited about their Valentine collection. Not sure if this is their first ever Valentine-ish collection but I love it nontheless. I've had it even before Christmas but no time to scrap during the Holidays. I made these cards last night.  I used some white cardstock, some new K&Company glittered clothes pins that I grabbed from Michael's, Hero Arts patterned heart stamp ,  new JBS Folder Tab punch , some American Crafts gold embossing powder, some glittered ribbon and paper from Michaels as well and the gold key from MS Valentine line last year. I love, love, love these cards.

I also created this layout. Once again I loved this collection and mixing it with glitter and gold.

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| P  R  O  J  E  C  T     L  I  F  E |

Finally done with DD and now onto Project Life. The inspiration...Ali and Vee. I've never done one before and just thought it would be an awesome way to do more than just layouts and more importantly...I am DETERMINED to keep it up. Don't mind me if that word appears more often than not this year. Sometimes creatively I just want to do other things so I thought I would tackle this just to keep all those other "everyday" things that don't end up on scrapbook pages. My motto as with everything lately is KIS----> Keep.It.Simple. That seems like the way for me to get things done and finalized. I'm proud of myself thus far with completing my December Daily album. I didn't take it past Christmas day but that is far more an accomplishment than past years.

|Style|

I wasn't sure initially on the style of my ablum, 8x11, 12x12, mini album, etc.  I loved how I kept the color scheme of my DD the same. Reds, golds, blacks and whites. My attempt would be to keep some type of consistency throughout this album which helps to take a lot of the guess work out. It just works best for me at keeping it simple. I'm leaning more towards an 8.5 x 11 album.

|Supplies|

I am going to use my stash for this project, as I've been doing lately. I have too many things not to utilize what I already have. Definitely stamping, embossing, tags, ribbons, glitter, SMASH, JBS, Studio Calico, Crate Paper to only name a few.