G'day Mate!!!!

It's time for another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge - and this weeks sketch is beautiful.  You can see this weeks sketch, previous weeks sketches and gather lots of inspiration - just follow the link below.

 http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/

We have had a really mild winter so far.... and yesterday (& today) we have been getting a ton of snow!!!  It is very pretty to look at when you're tucked safely inside, but not so nice if you have to drive anywhere.

G'day Mate!!!  I love this stamp set from CTMH which was part of the Australian idea book.  Aren't they just the cutest little guys offering up their birthday wishes?  I wanted the background to be bright, and it sure is with lagoon and watermelon(retired) cardstock.  A pop of lagoon shimmer trim, some bitty sparkles and weighted with slate cardstock.

The images were coloured with Copic markers, and fussy cut with my handy micro-tip scissors.  The sentiment is stamped in slate.




Enjoy,

Jennifer

Disneyfied!!!

Happy Monday everyone!!!!  It's snowing & blowing here in Southern Ontario, Canada this morning. I can't think of a better day for some California sunshine - Disneyland style  :)


Here we go....


 Ha ha ha ha - OK so I had to get everyone in the Disney mood!!!

The theme of Convention 2015 for CTMH was "UP" and of course we all had to pose for photos.  I fussy cut and popped up another "house" to add more dimension to this already spectacular layout.  This layout was one we completed at Convention designed by the art department.   Look at all those balloons cut with the new Artistry cricut cartridge from the paper fundamental pack!!!

 I love how this layout turned out.  I wanted it to look underwater like the ride.  Thanks to my cricut for cutting the sea grass, coral, mermaid and title, and my trusty fine tip micro scissors for fussy cutting the fish.

No Disney layout would be complete without a set of ears!!!  Again, cricut to the rescue.  The fundamental paper pack added just the right amount of print and colour.  A few stars randomly placed, mat the photos and done!!!



Stay tuned for more Disney pictures - - it's supposed to keep snowing so we'll have to keep warm.
Enjoy,


Jennifer

One

Happy Friday everyone!!!  This has been a fun week for me, and I have enjoyed participating in a few blog challenges.

For my final blog challenge of the week, I decided to participate in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge for this week which is "one" - yep that's it!!!

I love using the Picture My Life cards not only in my pocket scrapbooking and page layouts but also as a jumping off point for a quick card.  Off I went to the scrap closet to find the perfect "one"!!!

I used a card base from the PML Childhood set, trimming  a little soI was able to mat with canary and lagoon cardstock to bring out the word colours.
I also used some white organza ribbon and white stars to finish this card off.

I quite like how this card turned out and hope you do as well.





Enjoy,

Jennifer

I've got my Mojo

I've got my Mojo .... Mojo Monday that is.   I've often following mojomonday.blogspot.ca but have never participated in their sketch challenges.  Until now!!!

This is the sketch for challenge #429.  You can see all their previous sketches on their blog, which is great for inspiration should you lose your mojo.

This is my interpretation of the sketch.

I used Beloved Bouquet the January Stamp of the Month from CTMH, fern and colonial white cardstock, poppy, ruby, chocolate, sweet leaf and fern inks, quatrefoil embossing folder and brown sparkles.

The sentiment image was curved on my block to follow the contours of the circle.  





Until next challenge...

Enjoy,

Jennifer

Atlantic Hearts Challenge

One of my resolutions for 2016 is to participate in some design challenges.  This is a great way to stretch your creative thinking, and get some inspiration from other crafters.

So, first up is the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  I love this simple, classic sketch created by Michelle.

I love this simple, classic sketch created by Michelle.

This is my card!!!!  I used the January SOTM, Beloved Bouquet for the flower images, and sentiment.  A little fussy cutting, some foam tape to pop the image up, tie with whisper thick twine and done.

I used Kaleidoscope patterned paper, whisper cardstock, whisper thick twine, and pixie, hollyhock, sweet leaf, and fern inks all available through CTMH.

I hope you like this card as much as I do.



Enjoy,

Jennifer

Hello Charlotte!!!

Wow!!!  Close to My Heart has done it again  - the Seasonal Expressions 1 may be little but it is jam packed full of goodness!!!

First up, introducing the lovely, Charlotte.  The soft tones and delicate patterns of this paper package will make your photos pop.  I've created the layouts from the new Workshops your Way, along with the Picture My Life pocket page to show you.

Charlotte paper package includes 2 pages of Picture My Life cards perfect to embellish and use in your pocket scrapbooking.  The cards are also featured on the layouts below.

Workshops Your Way is a new program now available.  The kit allows you to create 4 double layouts will full colour instructions.

Perfect layouts are a snap, using new Charlotte complements, gold puffie embellishments and black & gold trim ribbon.

The zip strips are never wasted - they are highlighted on this layout with the new black & gold trim ribbon.





Workshops your Way also includes instructions to complete 3 different cards using supplies included.  Simply add the card bases & envelopes, the stamp set, ink and you're ready to create.

I hope you love Charlotte as much as I do.

Enjoy,

Jennifer

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!!!

Do you make resolutions?  I am terrible at making resolutions but I am going to try to this year.  I'm hoping my new planner system will help keep me on track.  So I resolve to blog more often, to participate in some sketch challenges and share more artwork.  Phew.... how about that. 

So, let's get started...

 I'm so excited to finally be able to share the new Seasonal Expressions 1 with you.  You're going to love the new paper packages, Charlotte, Penelope and Regatta. 

To co-ordinate with my acrylix stamp sets are new thin cuts that you're going to love!!! 

There are also great new embellishments and bling!!!

Live Your Day is an exclusive paper package available for National Papercrafting Month.  This is a great collection for pocket scrapbooking, for your everyday planner, and all your papercrafting projects.  This paper package is only available for the month of January 2016. 






Beloved Bouquet is the beautiful Stamp of the Month for January 2016.  This collection of 14 images is perfect for base and shade stamping, but you can also use the shade image and colour using your Shin Han markers, water colour paints, or pencil crayons. 

So now time to get crafty!!!

Enjoy,

Jennifer