etsy love sunday.

on Etsy.

whimsical & romantic dresses.

and this one

art deco brooches.

cross stitched hearts.

sweet vintage tailored dresses.

detailed art. loveeeeeeeee this illustration that has so much that catches the eye!

and this one too. Seattle.

Color pop.

iNsPiReD.

Saturday layout + something "sneaky" coming to ScrapNspire...

here is a layout created for the newspaper challenge from The Creative Type.
i thought i had posted my layout up here on my blog but oops...

psssttttttt....some unique embellishments used on this page coming this Spring to ScrapNspire (wink wink) ;-))

this is a photo from cool times with a friend, Marco, [quite a cool web designer & photoshop genius] last year on his visit from Italy to USA.  we lovedddddddd playing around on his Macbook with photobooth!  this photo captures one of those "many" silly times and him just giving me "the look" *hahaha* . good times remembered.

(scrapbook page size - 8x8)

Product Used:

Paper - Cosmo Cricket - Girl Friday - Wednesday, Sassafras - Amplify - Enhanced

Chipboard Alphabet - Basic Grey

Glimmer Mist - Tattered Angels - Brick

Heart Mask - Heidi Swapp

Stamps - Studio Calico

foto friday...believe.

i gotta' believe in my dreams. in my goals. in my confidence. in my courage. in my determination. in my spark. in my life. 

source.

iNsPiReD.

inspiration Wednesday...changes

we all go through changes...powerful, painful, new, sad, happy, lonely...but it is up to us to choose how we accept change.  don't look back but move forward.

source.

iNsPiReD.

February 2010 - Memory Works Express - "Mamma Mia"

You're going to fall in love all over again with February 2010 Memory Works Express Kit, Mamma Mia! This charming kit is packed full of classic, vintage glamour and appeal that will never go out of style...

You're going to adore the simple yet elegant timeless designs and matching page enhancements. This is no ordinary MemoryWorks Express kit! We've gathered the most captivating patterned paper, embellishments, and add ons to make this kit one of a kind. Stand back and be amazed at all that comes with this kit from glitter borders, letter stickers, and fabulous florals to the BIG altered project we've included. ;-)

Patterned Paper

{1} 12x12 Mia Notes Die Cut Paper (Crate Paper)
{1} 12x12 Mia Hooked Circle Die-cut Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Cherry Blossom Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Mingle Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Sparkle Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Whirl Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Water Lily Paper (Crate Paper)
{2} 12x12 Mia Sparkle Paper (Crate Paper)
{1} 6x12 Sheet Vintage Valentine Cards (Fancy Pants)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Prism)
{1} 12x 12 Kraft (Prism)
{1} 12x12 Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
Embellishments
{1} 12x12 Mia Glitter Die Cuts (Crate Paper)
{1} 12x12 Mia Border Glitter Die Cuts (Crate Paper)
{1} 12x12 Mia Alphabet Stickers (Crate Paper)
{3} 12x12 Sheets Biggest Board - Book It Chipboard (Fancy Pants)
{1} Rectangular Kraft Mini Envelope (Maya Road)
{1} 1" Pink Crystal Heart Charm (Prima)
{3} 2" Plum or Cream Daisies (Prima)
{2} 1 ½" Fuchsia Wild Roses (Petaloo)
{2} Brown Binder Rings (Creative Imaginations)
{1} Ounce Brown Buttons (Creative Imaginations)
{1} Yard Pink Sheer ¼" Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} Yard Fuchsia Grosgrain 3/8" Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} Yard Brown & Cream Dot ½" Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

Bonus Cards
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Kraft (Prism)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Sugar Cream (Prism)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Island Mist Medium (Prism)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Wizard Medium (Prism)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
{5} 5 3/4 x 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

all this awesome product for under $30 USD!

seriously, one of the best kits each month right at your door!!

sub here & don't miss out! :)

etsy love sunday.

on Etsy.

my sister’s creations found on Etsy @ AmaadiStudio's shop 

head over to her shop to pick up some awesome one of a kind coolness!

love this chocolate & lime necklace.

simple elegance.

plus she creates jewelry sets too!

love this lime & coral set!

pull my strings. sometimes u feel u are pulled in so many directions…

Marie Antoinette inspired hats.

vintage belt buckles.

alice in wonderland.

love NYC & this buckle too!

colorful art prints.

love + sterling silver. a beautiful combo.

and this one makes my heart skip a beat too!

iNsPiReD.

my favorite new eye candy from 7 Gypsies....

those that know me know that i've been the BIGGEST fan of 7 Gypsies since the early days!

well, i do believe this is my MUST HAVE from their newest releases at CHA this week!!!

7gypsies has 2 newly designed Artist Printers Trays - in black and brown.  My brain seriously is CRAZY spinning with creative ideas on filling up all the neat spots on this baby!!!!  Just perfect to decorate a wall with one or more of these altered up!!

iNsPiReD.

it's not too late to play along....The Creative Type Prompt #24

check out The Creative Type for the Prompt #24 Neutral Challenge.

neu⋅tral
[noo-truhl, nyoo-]
(of a color or shade)
a. gray; without hue; of zero chroma; achromatic
b. matching well with many or most colors or shades, as white or beige.

Lets see what you can come up with when you limit yourself to only neutrals.

Our guest designer is Lara from the oh so lovely and oh so creative Gauche Alchemy design team. Be sure to stop on over and see all of the wonderful kits they put together for sale and also be sure to check in and see what the design team conjures up to help get you inspired!!!

here is my take on the Neutral Challenge:

[one of my favorite photos I took while on vacation in Tuscany, Italy in 2008]

 

Product Used:

Paper – Glitz Designs – Olivia #O2020, Michael’s – Recollections Basics – Brown Houndstooth
Stamps – Prima, Glitz
Letter Stickers – EK Success – Sticko – Alpha Mod Script Black #SPABC163, Making Memories – Glitter Foam Alphas – Black, Thickers – American Crafts – Rockabye – White
Bling Border – ZVA
Ribbon – Source Unknown
Chipboard Button – Jenni Bowlin – Office CB319
Tim Holtz – Tiny Attacher
Stickers – Darice – Foamies – Gold Stars #106-727
Masking Tape

a few up close pics...

 

also Gauche Alchemy [their focus is found obj ects, paper art, and vintage ephemera, with a particular enthusiasm for upcycling] is sponsoring this Neutral Challenge.  One lucky winner will win both the Scarlet fever and the Pink part kits which are just in time for Valentines Day.

 

Ok, well you have until Sunday January 31st, 2pm EST to link up your layouts to the comment section of the challenge post for your chance to win that great prize!

 

 Good luck, and have fun!

have u signed up???

don't miss out on your chance to shake hands + get this NEW book from the "alter it up" & stamp genius Tim Holtz coming to Bettypepper in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010!!

this is his new book debuting at CHA this weekend...

this 77 page "how to create" book is filled with ideas on every idea-ology product he's designed and how to use them, plus just about every technique he could think to put in it. the book is hard cover and spiral bound so it sits open flat on your table while you're creating. he shares his favorite supplies, tips, techniques, and a gallery showing ideas of putting it all together. here's the best news... the book is finished, in-stock, and shipping immediately following the cha show!

however, we have something better for you! attend the Tim Holtz event at Bettypepper and you get this book INCLUDED in the event fee.  what a cool treat, eh!? ;-)

Circle of Friends is open to all worldwide & it's free to join!

don’t worry if you don’t live in germany or nearby area because Bettypepper also has an online store here.

plus you get lots of exclusive treats including this exclusive VIP event to meet Tim Holtz

check out my blog post here for more details on Circle of Friends & sign up to join us on Feb 6th!

Simple Stories Mini Album - "Life Is Sweet With You"

just finished up this cool & cute mini album using the new Simple Stories "Life Documented" kit!
i loveddddddd all the cool papers, elements (including the stickers + the free downloadable elements you receive upon purchase of the kit), coordinating Prism cardstock, PLUS adding my own special twist on the Simple Stories philosophy...making scrapbooking simple AND [inserting my words here] making it also possible in a mini ;-)  this mini size if 4x4 and works perfectly with cutting up the 4x4 page protector sheet that comes in the protector pack.

here are few of my favorite pages from the album i created... "Life Is Sweet With You" ...[apology for no pics...still waiting on that special someone...but there was lots of love creating each page] <3

PLUS

download here a full color PDF of the complete album that includes a supply list

hope u like :-)