Gadget Girls Reveal Day 5~

This is the last of my Gadget Girls Fall Mega reveals.

I have to admit, I didn't quite finish this one at the crop. I had to put the finishing touches on it when I got home. I loved the first layout that I did using the Teresa Collins, Memorabilia Collection and Zoe's grade 9 prom pictures, that I thought I would do another with them.

All the patterns and embellishments were from the Memorabilia Collection by Teresa Collins.

Gadget Girls Reveal Day 4~

On this fourth day of Gadget Girl reveals I am showcasing a layout that I created using the Fair Skies Collection by Farmhouse Paper Company.

There are hints of purple in the photo, but I didn't want it to be over powering. So I chose this collection that is complimented with burgundy.

The Fair Skies Collection is available at The Cutting Garden.

Gadget Girls Reveal Day 3~

On this third day of my Gadget Girls Crop reveals I am showcasing a layout that I love for so many reasons. One of which is this photo and the memories that it holds for us.

How do you scrapbook a photo of my crazy family dressed in music themed camo holding tubas you may ask? Well with the Mamma Razzi 2 Collection by Bo Bunny of course.

My vision was an earthy layout with a little golden glitz.

You may also ask, what exactly is going on in this photo? Well the answer has to do with our family hobby of Geocaching. A local geocaching friend placed and named this cache in honor of our musical family, specifically our 2 tuba players. So we wanted to go out to take and post some pretty fun photos as a thank you to him, with his cache.

Note To Self: Get Sketchy~

Today I started to feel a little more human after a very busy weekend. So I decided to get crafty. As I do from time to time. To get myself in the groove I will start with a sketch. It's gives me a plan, and I let my creativity take it from there.

I chose this week's sketch from Let's Get Sketchy.

Here is the sketch that I based my layout on.

I chose patterned papers from Echo Park's, Not To Self Collection and accented that with buttons from Buttons Galore & More.

Happiness Is~

Happiness Is.....her Smile!

When I created this layout I wanted to keep the accents sweet and whimsical. 

I created the background using dye and bubbles. I then kept a circle theme to accentuate the bubble background.

The buttons and brads are by Buttons Galore & More.

For more information on how to create this whimsical layout and what products I used, stop on over to Buttons Galore & More.

Gadget Girls Reveal Day 2~

The second layout that I created during my weekend away at the Gadget Girls Fall Mega Crop is one focused around my beautiful step-daughter. I couldn't think of a better photo to be showcased on this stunning Memorabilia Collection by Teresa Collins.

I forget from time to time just how quickly she is growing up into a beautiful young woman. The prom photos from last spring that I took, are just such a reminder.

I picked up these stunning flowers from The Cutting Garden and a variety of buttons from Buttons Galore & More.

Challenge #65: Scraps & Pieces~

It's that time again! Use It Tuesday has a new challenge for all of you out there. 

This time around the challenge was to use your Scraps & Pieces.

This is something that I am horrible at, I keep all my scraps and pieces, but I never seem to use them. Usually I end up giving them away when the pile gets unmanageable.

So I went through my pile of scraps and found these patterns from My Mind's Eye.

I just couldn't let those hexagons go to waste.

The stickers are leftovers from an Echo Park collection.

The finishing touch, of course....buttons!

Gadget Girls Glory~

I spent this past weekend with approximately 150 crafty croppers at the Gadget Girls Fall Mega Crop in Truro, Nova Scotia. It was amazing to be a part of an event so full of passion for paper crafting and inspiration from their creations!

I was fortunate enough to be asked to teach classes to some very eager croppers and I am so happy to have had both classes sell out! Thank you so much to all that attended!

I love to come to events and see faces from the past and meet new crafters I hope to see again in the near future. We are so fortunate to have such a talented community of croppers and to have such a dedicated group of organizers to be able to pull off such an event like the Gadget Girls Fall Mega!

Through out the weekend I must admit I wasn't very productive. I think I was too busy catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. But with that said I did manage to finish 5 layouts which I will post all week long!

My first layout was created using patterns from the Country Livin' Collection by We R Memory Keepers. I have loved working with this collection!

I picked up these pretty flowers from The Cutting Garden (one of the 2 stores there at Fall Mega Crop) this weekend.

This was an event to remember here on the east coast of Canada.

Can't wait until next time!

Barrel of Laughs~

This is a layout that is inspired by these beautiful and goofy girls.

The patterned papers come from Down a Dirt Road Scrapbooking and are from the Country Livin' Collection, by We R Memory Keepers.

When I saw this embellishment, I knew exactly what photos I wanted to use.

The border punch is by Martha Stewart Crafts and the buttons are from Buttons Galore & More.

A BOOtiful Banner~

Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Or perhaps you would like to just dress up your home for all those sweet little Trick or Treaters. This sweet and BOOtiful banner could be just what you need!

Here are some of the things that I used to create my banner:

• Halloween patterned paper of your choice and coordinating cardstock.
• 2m of nice wide ribbon to string the banner pieces.
• Black and Purple buttons from Buttons Galore & More
• Chipboard Letters
• Printed tissue paper for the ruffle
• 3" Circle Punch
• Black embroidery floss
• Purple Smooch Spritz by Clearsnap
• 3D Pop Dots