Wednesday, April 22, 2015

a sunkissed summertime layout...

One of my favorite songs says "Oh, what do you do in the summertime?" And it goes on to talk about all of the fun things you might do (swim in a pool, count the clouds, etc.).  When I first saw the "Sunkissed" line, the song popped in my head, so it was basically mandatory that I create a layout with the song as the title.


These photos are just some quick pics I snapped one day last summer when the kids were just hanging out in the back yard (3 of  my 4 kids), but they pretty much encapsulated what we do on so many of our hot summer days - just hang out in the yard and relax and enjoy each other!


The banner was easy to create with the stickers and some foam adhesive dots.  Adding a bit of doodle twine was the perfect finishing touch.  Oh, and did I mention how much I love the new Skinny letter stickers?!?  VERY much - that's how much!


And the strips of embossed vellum are so light and airy and bright and pretty - I had to add several of those strips. :)


Check out the sprinkle shapes too - seriously, how fun are they?!?


Of course, I had to layer a sunshine doodle-pop right over the coordinating print...and the sunglasses fit too perfectly not to add them.  Doesn't that sunshine just make your day?


Do you have a favorite summertime song?  How about creating a fun layout with the song title or lyrics included?  If you do it, please link it in the comments - I'd sure love to see it!


Friday, April 17, 2015

happy birthday bouquet cards...

Hi  friends!  I recently had a turn to share a little project over on the Pebbles, Inc. blog - I shared a little project I created with a "garden" theme.  You see, I love (love, love, love) a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  The smell of freshly cut flowers makes my heart smile.  I love walking in to a room with a beautiful vase full of brightly colored blossoms.  The only sad thing about it is when the flowers begin to droop and eventually die.  Now, I'm not going to stop adding fresh flowers to my home every now and again...but I sure do love how I can create projects with beautiful paper products and enjoy the flowers forever!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Here's how you can build a paper bouquet to adorn your next greeting card! First you'll need to gather some supplies!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Cut the card base (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") from kraft cardstock.  You'll also need to cut a 4" x 5 1/4" block of floral print paper (from the "home grown" collection), a 4" x 3 1/2" block of burlap and a small piece (about 2 1/2"  square) of text patterned paper.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
You'll also want some chips, puffy stickers, dimensional flowers, and adhesive.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Start building the card base by placing the floral block on the card front.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Add the burlap block.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Cut the text block in half and tuck it under the top and bottom of the burlap piece.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
 Start your bouquet by adding some of the greenery.  These leaves are from the bag of chips.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Now it's time for the beautiful blooms!  Add three of the dimensional flowers on top of the greens.  I love these stickers, not only because of the fun dimension, but also because they are embellished with gems and glitter!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
I wanted some extra color for my bouquet, so I tucked in a few more flowers from the bag of chips!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
To complete my card, I added a sentiment tag, using foam adhesive squares for dimension. And what's a handmade card without a beautiful coordinating envelope?
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
To embellish the coordinating envelope, I used a few of the new dies to cut a scallop circle and a banner from patterned papers.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
I placed the two die-cut pieces, along with a sticker (adhered with foam adhesive) to the corner of the circle.
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
And because we all know that beautiful bouquets attract sweet honey bees, I added a puffy sticker bee to the front as well!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
And since the dimensional stickers have TWO of each fabulous design, that means we can make a second card and envelope set to coordinate with the first!
Garden Bouquet Cards by @wendysuea for @pebblesinc using the #homegrown collection
Happy forever-flower-garden-bouquet card making!!

Supplies: Home Grown "Flower Garden" Patterned Paper Home Grown "Front Yard" Patterned Paper Home Grown "Foliage" Patterned Paper Home Grown "Icon & Phrase" Stickers Home Grown "Bees" Puffy Stickers Home Grown Layered Dimensional Flowers Home Grown "Ephemera Flowers" Chips Kraft Cardstock This to That Foam Adhesive Squares Pebbles Dies - Homemade Banners Pebbles Dies - Cottage Living Polaroid