Wednesday, May 28, 2014

making memories–a patriotic layout for bella blvd…

Good Wednesday morning!  Today I wanted to share a layout I created for the Bella Blvd. blog earlier this week.  My assignment was to create a patriotic layout, using the Lucky Starz collection,  to share on Memorial Day.  These photos were taken last year at a small town 4th of July rodeo our family attended.

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You can read more about my layout HERE on the Bella Blvd. blog.  In addition to the Lucky Starz Papers, I added some chipboard and flags from an older Bella Blvd. collection called “All American.”

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I used my favorite mini-stapler to add a bit of detail.  It’s called a “tiny attacher.”  Do you have one of these staplers yet?  I LOVE it! 

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I also used another favorite tool, my Silhouette Cameo, to cut out the shape of the USA before adding letter stickers…I just love the detail of this cut (you can find the shape here in the Silhouette store).

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Thanks for stopping by today – I hope you have a GREAT day!! :)

Monday, May 26, 2014

what a wonderful day, the card…

What do you get when you combine the Decorative Corners Die Set by Top Dog Dies with bits and pieces leftover from a Studio Calico Kit or two? 

Well…maybe something that looks like this:

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As soon as I saw these gorgeous Decorative Corner dies, I knew I wanted to use them to make beautiful butterfly wings!

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I cut the wings from a subtle patterned paper, then I added the badges to the tops and I broke apart one of those cute tiny clothespins to make the body!

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Of course, there’s machine stitching around the edges and a few stickers added with foam adhesive dots with baker’s twine wrapped behind.

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Thanks for stopping by today – have a great Monday!

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Top Dog Dies Decorative Corner DiesPicture 1 of CUPPA Scrapbook Kit

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

homework…a layout for bella blvd.

Good morning!  Do you have daily rituals or routines that you have neglected to photograph and/or document?  Chances are, if you have children, many of your afternoons are filled with a scene similar to this:wendysueanderson_bellablvd_homework_layout_warm

I love documenting the “every day” happenings – things that aren’t necessarily spectacular, but little bits and pieces that make up our daily lives.  Homework is definitely one of those things – at least for 9 months of the year!  My kids are counting down the days (there are only a few) until this ritual will end for a few months…it will be replaced with lots of playing and sunshine and water – yay for summer break!!

This layout was up on the Bella Blvd. blog last week (here).  Here are a few of the details:

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I used products from their new mid-release collections (all of the products are linked below).  I just love these fun letter stickers – the font is so playful and fun!

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I love the bright, happy, clean colors – they make even the most simple photos come to life!

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Thanks for stopping by – I hope you are having a great week so far!

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Bella Blvd - Decorative Tape - Red ChevronBella Blvd - Decorative Tape - Blue ChevronEK Success - Foam Dot Squares - White - 1/8 Inch Thick - 198 CountAmerican Crafts - Becky Higgins - Project Life - Journaling Pen Set - 3 Pack - Black

Monday, May 19, 2014

a patriotic card…

Good Monday morning friends!  I’m blogging over on the Top Dog Dies blog today – I’m sharing a step-by-step photo tutorial for making this fun card:

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I’d love to have you join me over there today!  Thanks and have a great Monday! :)

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Top Dog Dies Laurel Lace BorderAmerican Crafts - Pebbles - Americana Collection - Die Cut Cardstock Shapes

Friday, May 16, 2014

pre-school graduate | a layout for doodlebug design…

As I created this layout for my Doodlebug assignment recently, I just couldn’t fathom that these photos of Zach were taken 3 whole years ago…it’s crazy how fast time has flown by.  I’m so grateful for photographs and scrapbooks to help me remember all of the fun (and some of the not-so-fun) events in the life of my family…

wendysue_doodlebug_the_graduates_layout3This layout was featured on the Doodlebug Design blog earlier this week – it features “The Graduates” collection (available for purchase HERE)!

Doodlebug Design - The Graduates Collection - 12 x 12 Paper Pack - The Graduates

What?  This collection doesn’t look like the same one I used on my layout? 

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Well, that’s the beauty of this collection – it’s made up of neutral colors – black, white, silver, gold – and then you can add whatever colors you want to make it work with your photos or school colors or whatever you wish!

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I perused my Doodlebug collection and found lots of orange papers and elements to use on my page.

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I love how it all worked together to create a cohesive page, where you’d never guess all the items weren’t “meant” to go together.

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And now I can’t believe we’re nearing the end of another school year.  This little pre-school graduate is wrapping up his 2nd grade year.  And our daughter will be a senior in high school next year.  Crazy.  It seems like she was just graduating from pre-school!

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Thanks for stopping by – have a great Friday!! :)

Thursday, May 15, 2014

our family | a layout for chickaniddy crafts…

This layout was up on the Chickaniddy Crafts blog yesterday:

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I joined a few of my fellow design team members to share projects we created as we were inspired by the May color scheme.

May Color scheme

Here are a few details from my layout:

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Please visit the Chickaniddy blog to see the other fun projects featured! :)

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Chickaniddy Crafts - 12 x 12 Foil Paper - Goldie Loxsilhuette_cameo_bundle

 

Chickaniddy Crafts - Date Night Collection - 12 x 12 Collection PackChickaniddy Crafts - Date Night Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad