Saturday, March 16, 2024

Hello Spring

Spring is in the air! I'm enjoying the change of seasons in my little part of the world. Yellow Daffodils are in bloom, orange breasted Robins have returned, and the days have gotten longer. The Pink and Main Bloom With Joy images are a breath of fresh air after a long winter.
I always start my cards the same way. I arrange the images on a piece of clear plastic the size of my card base. In the case it was the sweet girl and floral above her head. Then I start tweeking things. I added flowers around her so she looks like she's sitting in the garden.
I like the clear plastic sheet so I can slide different backgrounds underneath to see a "preview" of the finished card before I commit and adhere everything in place.
I added a stenciled panel of yellow cardstock with a Deco stencil print underneath. But I changed my mind again, and added some layers... a Zig Zag Rectangle in white and a yellow card base.
A bit of bling is always welcome so the finishing touch is a few Starlight Gems. I hope you find some time to get outside and see what you discover today that inspires you!




Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pink & Main Bloom With Joy
Dies | Pink & Main Bloom With Joy, Zig Zag Rectangle, Stitched Rectangles One
Stencil | Pink & Main Deco
Gems | Pink & Main Starlight Gems

PINK = Pink & Main
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

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Bloom With Joy
Bloom With Joy
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Bloom With Joy
Bloom With Joy
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Zig Zag Rectangle
Zig Zag Rectangle
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Stitched Rectangles One
Stitched Rectangles One
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Deco
Deco
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Starlight Gems
Starlight Gems
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Friday, March 15, 2024

My Creative Scrapbook March Main Kit



Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern paper and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!


This month it's all about celebrating Spring! You'll receive 12" papers, Sticker Sheet, and Die Cut Bits and Pieces from Simple Stories "Fresh Air" Collection. You'll also receive a more papers and Ephemera from Echo Park's "Day In The Life" Collection.
I love the pastel colors and oh so many sweet images. Of course I expect flowers in the spring, but the other critters like little birds, chickens and frogs have me smiling big.
The flowers can't grow without a few showers - but no worries! The sun is just behind the clouds and flowers too!
I'm a gardener and this time of year it's hard to be patient about planting. Living in the Midwest we usually hold out until Mother's Day, but we've had frost even later in the year than that.
That won't stop me from dreaming right? That's why I love the fact that I can turn my craft room into any season I like. I don't have to wait for my garden outside.. I have a garden inside!
Many of the items in this kit are perfectly proportioned for scenes. There's also lots of sentiments so things come together quick.
This kit comes with everything you see. The only items I have added are the card bases and envelopes, solid paper card mats, adhesives and some MT washi from my stash.
I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable. You can see all of the different kits available this month here at My Creative Scrapbook.




All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook March Main Kit (Includes but not limited to: Simple Stories "Fresh Air" Collection Paper, 12" Sticker Sheet, Bis & Pieces, Chipboard Stickers), Echo Park "Day In The Life" Ephemera)
I added from my stash MT Washi Tape

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Pretty Pink Posh Instagram Hop & Giveaway

Hi friends! I just wanted to let you know that it's the last day of a 4 day Instagram Hop at Pretty Pink Posh. There's some prizes up for grabs and I don't want you to miss out. You can only enter to win if you hop along on Instagram.
INSTAGRAM HOP & GIVEAWAY! Spring is in the air, and @prettypinkposh has a new release packed with adorable spring and Easter products. Whether you like cutesy, whimsical, or timeless designs, this release has something for everyone!
My favorite die this release (there are 10 to choose from!) is the Big Easter Cupcake! This die is so well thought out because you can add a chick, bunny, carrots, flowers or eggs to your sweet design!
I added in an old favorite - the stacked edges border background. I love that these border cuts fit together like puzzle pieces for a smooth flat background. The color they add is unmatched!
The big Eyelet Circle creates a focal point for my sweet chick. I gave her a flower for her hair and silly google eyes to bring her to life.
Now the part you've been waiting for!

Giveaways! 
Leave a comment by 3/19/2024 on each stop for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Pretty Pink Posh each day of the Instagram hop. Winners will be chosen randomly from the comments left on each participating designer’s Instagram post. Four winners will be announced on the Pretty Pink Posh Instagram account.

Here's the hop list for today!

Pretty Pink Posh @prettypinkposh
Carissa Wiley @carissawiley
Wanda Guess @stampcatwg
Zsofia Molnar @safsafdesign2016
Jeanne Jachna @jeannejachna
Amanda Wilcox @twiddlersnook
Lisa Mears @lisamearsdesigns

Click here to jump to my Instagram account to start hopping! Good luck!



Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment Strips Easter
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment Strips, Big Easter Cupcake, Eyelet Circles, Stacked Edges One

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Big Easter Cupcake
Big Easter Cupcake

PPP | SSS | SCB
Sentiment Strips Easter
Sentiment Strips Easter

PPP | SSS | SCB
Sentiment Strips
Sentiment Strips

PPP | SSS
Stacked Edges 1
Stacked Edges 1

PPP | SSS
Eyelet Circles
Eyelet Circles

PPP | SSS | SCB