Playing in the Leaves

I had quite a busy week and didn't feel like doing anything today. Just a relaxing Sunday. However, I did want to spend some time on creating a digital layout. I found a template on the internet via the Sweet Shoppe Designs forum and wanted to give it a try. I used a card template for Fleur's birthday party invitation, but this is the first layout template that I used. Although I did two classes by Jessica Sprague I still consider myself as a newbie in digital scrapbooking. I still find it hard to design my own digital layouts, so a template is a great help. I used a picture that my SIL Lisette took of Fleur and Sanne while we were in England. I so like the pictures that she took.



Credits: Falling for You by Julie Billingsley, Bad Sewing Machine - Don't Be a Square by Traci Reed, Circle Date Stamps Mini by Christy Lyle, Notebook Paper Pack by Katie Pertiet, font Adler, template by Jenny Hudson

Today is the deadline for the SheetLoad ShortCuts DT call. Winners will be announced later this week. Please keep your fingers crossed for me......and my friend Carla.

ShortCuts Clear Card and an Award

I already finished my assignments for the SheetLoad ShortCuts DT call, but simply can't get enough of the clear cards. I just love that product and it is so much fun to work with the clear and frosted card bases. This morning I made a card for a friend's daughter who will be turning 6 this Saturday.



Supplies: ShortCuts clear card Patterned papers: We R Memory Keepers Flower: Prima Marketing Button: Rusty Pickle Tools: Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch, QuicKutz Diesel Classic Alphabet, sewing machine Other: ribbon, cord

Ellen, Natasja and Jane have nominated me for the Kreative Blogger Award. Thanks girls!! I really appreciate this. If you are into Kaisercraft products you should really visit Jane's blog. She designs for Kaisercraft and makes gorgeous projects using their products.



Most of my favorite blogs already got the Kreative Blogger Award, so I won't pass it on.

I noticed that my blog counter hit the 75,000 mark today. A big thank you to all of you for visiting my blog!

I would like to wish my American blog friends a Happy Thanksgiving!

2Peas Top 10 Gallery

I just have to share that my Gift Card Holder Folder made it to the Top 10 Gallery on Two Peas in a Bucket. It is my first Top 10 position on 2Peas.

SheetLoad ShortCuts & 2 Sketches 4 You

I finished my 3 projects for the SheetLoad ShortCuts DT call, so time to show them on my blog. The ShortCuts products are great to work with. It is fun to make a card using a clear or frosted card base instead of cardstock.

My first project is a card using a clear card base. I used Laura's Sketch #13 for the card design. Last week I didn't have time to create a card for 2 Sketches 4 You and really missed playing along. So.....this week I HAD to play so why not combine two challenges...



Supplies: ShortCuts Clear Card Patterned paper: October Afternoon Good Sheer Rub-ons: Imaginisce Merry Christmas Tools: Sizzix Stars die, Sizzix BigShot machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: ribbon

My second project is a Gift Card Holder Folder (GCHF). The colors available are white, ivory, black and kraft. I used a white one. You can find instructions on how to assemble the GCHF here.



Supplies: ShortCuts Gift Card Holder Folder Patterned paper: October Afternoon Good Sheer Ribbon: Bazzill Rub-ons: Imaginisce Merry Christmas Tools: Sizzix Stars die, Sizzix BigShot machine, sewing machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171

And my third project is a Triangle Box using a Frosted Full Sheet.



Supplies: ShortCuts Frosted Full Sheet Patterned paper: October Afternoon Good Sheer Tools: Cuttlebug Ice Crystal die, Sizzix Stars die, Sizzix BigShot machine, Scor-it Glitter: Ranger Stickles Button: Rusty Pickle Other: ribbon, cord

Creating a Triangle Box is fun and easy.

1. Cut Frosted Full Sheet 10.5" long and 3.5" wide
2. Score at 5.25" which is the base of both triangles, and the bottom of your box. I used my Scor-it tool to make scores.
3. Make a mark at the center point (1.75") of the 3.5" side
4. Score from the center tip to the bottom base corner on each side
5. Fold sides inwards and upwards to bring them together to form the triangle box. I used double-sided adhesive to stick all sides together.
6. Cover sides with your choice of patterned paper and embellishments
7. Punch a hole through the top, and string a ribbon through it.

You can find more information on all ShortCuts products here. If you are interested in buying any of the ShortCuts products go here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

ShortCuts DT Top 10

Just a brief note to share that I made it to the Top 10 for the ShortCuts DT. Isn't that exciting? I really love the ShortCuts products. The clear & frosted card bases as well as the Gift Card Holder Folders are great to work with. I am working on the Top 10 assignments and will be showcasing my projects on my blog this weekend.

Happy Birthday to Renee

Today our little niece Renee is turning 5 years old. Since she and her family live in England we are not able to wish her a happy Birthday in person. Of course I made her a card for her 5th birthday. Happy Birthday, Renee!

This card was also my take on the 4th challenge at the Dolls & Decorations online card crop last Saturday. The challenge was to make a card in a shape other than a square or rectangle. I used a page of the Maya Road Cupcake Chipboard Coaster Book as a template. Apologies for the bad picture. I took this one late in the evening.




Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Surprise Ribbon: Bazzill Buttons: Rusty Pickle Letters: American Crafts Foam Thickers, QuicKutz Classic Diesel Alphabet Other: chipboard flower

Thanks for all your sweet comments!

Invitation Birthday Party

Fleur will turn 8 on December 12th. She will be having her birthday party on December 3rd. I always make the girls' invitations myself. This time I made one digitally. I really enjoy digital scrapbooking. Especially now I get more and more familiar with Photoshop Elements. There is still a lot to learn, but at least I know the basics....and a bit more.



Supplies: Cheeky Girl by Zoe Pearn, For All Occasions by Darcy Baldwin and Bree Clarkson, Font DJB Mandy by Darcy Baldwin, Chick or Sweet (notepaper) by ScrapKitchen Designs. These kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Have a wonderful day!

Is It Christmas Already?

You would think so if you see the new look of my blog. Yesterday I received a newsletter from Sweet Shoppe Designs and as soon as I saw the Blog in a Box: Little Joys kit by Zoe Pearn I just HAD to buy that kit. You all know that I am in ♥LOVE♥ with the My Mind's Eye Be Merry line designed by Zoe Pearn, so this digital kit is a must have for me. I want to enjoy these digital designs to the fullest so I gave my blog a Christmas look. A bit early, but who cares? I don't.....

Card Challenges

Tonight I hosted another online crop on the Dolls & Decorations messageboard. The first online crop was quite a success, but I think that this time even more girls participated. We took off with one of my sketch designs that was published in Cards Only #3. The second challenge was to make a Christmas card without using the traditional Christmas colors red and green. Here is my take on the challenge....



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Papers Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Rub-ons: Imaginisce Merry Christmas Tools: Cuttlebug Ice Crystal die, Circle punch, EK Success Corner punch large Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: ribbon, button, floss

The third challenge was inspired by an ad from Pottery Barn. When we were in England a few weeks ago Lisette and I scrapped together. Lisette had come across this picture and thought it would be great for a challenge. So, we both made a card inspired by this ad. I really liked the challenge and thought it would be nice to use it for the online crop this evening. The great thing about such an online crop is to see the variety of cards based on a challenge. Here is my card....



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Basic Grey and ?? Ribbon: Bazzill Basics Rub-ons: Melissa Frances, American Crafts Tools: Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Fiskars Embossing Border punch, flower punch Ink: VersaColor Pinecone #171 Other: Hotfix pearls, twine

Unfortunately I can't show challenge #4 yet as I first have to send that card. I will be able to show the card later this week.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, and have a nice Sunday!

The Big 4 0

Happy Birthday to.....me!!

Today is my 40th birthday. I got really spoilt by Eric, Fleur and Sanne. They bought me an Epson R1400 (A3+) printer. I wanted an A3 printer for a while so I can print directly on my 12x12" layouts and cardstock. Needless to say I am very happy with the gift. I also got two cupcakes recipe books. YUMMY!!! And Fleur made me a necklace and ring.



I won't be celebrating my birthday today as we already threw a party for family and friends on August 30th when Eric and I celebrated our 40th birthdays together.

Have a wonderful weekend!