Love est. Nov 2014

You know when you're single and you're going through the dating pool and experiencing a series of idiots and heartbreakers and you think this dating thing is just not for you anymore and you resign yourself to being an old cat lady? You hear that saying that says something to the effect of "one day you'll meet someone who will make you realize why it never worked out with anyone else" and to be completely honest, you think....that's a load of @&^%! 

Well guess what...it's true! As my journaling states, my life changed the day I met this guy! He is an amazing man and I'm totally going to keep him :)

 Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: Carta Bella and Simple Stories, Die Cut Title: Silhouette, Diecuts: Carta Bella, Sticker: Simple Stories, Clip: Unknown, Button: October Afternoon

Just Like Dad

It's not often I get an opportunity to have my picture taken with my Dad so when I do, I jump right on it. My sister took this photo of Dad & I at Christmas and I love how it turned out. I ended up printing it out in a 5x7 so it could take center stage on a layout. When I saw this month's single page sketch, I went straight for this photo. I love how the strips look; it allows you to use many different patterns without overwhelming your page. Please stop by the Sketch Support site to download this and other great sketches.

Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics and American Crafts; Patterned Paper: October Afternoon; Die Cuts: Silhouette; Chipboard: Crate Paper; Stickers: Jillibean Soup, 7 Gypsies, and Sassafras Lass; Journaling Tag: Jenni Bowlin; Buttons: Unknown; Stitching Template: Stampin' Up!

Sketch Support Add-On Flags

Happy Friday! I'm so behind on my blogging and I have no excuse. I had 9 days off work but the weather here has been amazing so I've been busy outside with my little guy enjoying the sunshine. This week on Sketch Support, the following flag add-on is being featured by the design team.

I created this layout using the flags and it was so much fun, I think I'll definitely do this again!

Here's a little close up of my flag embellishments!

There are so many creative takes on this week's sketch so be sure to stop by Sketch Support for all the inspiration!

Supplies - Cardstock: Crate Paper; Patterned Paper: Simple Stories; Letter Stickers:October Afternoon; Stickers and Diecuts: Jillibean Soup

Sketch Support Add-On Sketch

So how cute is this snowman?!?!?! I love him! He is January's add on sketch at Sketch Support. It seems intimidating to make your own embellishment but it was really so easy! Check out Sketch Support for the other designer's creations with this little guy!

Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: October Afternoon and Jillibean Soup; Snowflake: Unknown; Glitter Candy: Pebbles Inc.; Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts

Playing Catch Up!

Well it's been a while and I'm sorry I haven't been able to post since the 8th. August has been crazy. My hubby's 30th birthday was at the beginning of the month and shortly after that we headed off to Alberta to visit my sister in law. We had such a fabulous time! Here's one of my favourite pictures from Alberta.

This post is going to be a bit of a catch up post so I'm going to share with you a layout done for the Scrapping Turtle and a layout created for Gel-a-tins Stamps.

First up is the layout for the Scrapping Turtle, created with Authentique Paper. The challenge for this particular layout was a hidden element and I chose to hide my journaling (partially because I ran out of room and partially because I had this great envelope from Maya Road to use).

Cardstock: Core'dinations

Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper

Envelope: Maya Road

Letters: Jillibean Soup & Doodlebug Design

Next up is a layout done with Gel-a-tins Button Up stamps. I think these are going to get a lot of use on my layouts and cards.

Patterned Paper: October Afternoon
Journal Paper: Jenni Bowlin
Stamps: Gel-a-tins
Die Cut Title: Silhouette
Stickers: Scenic Route

Die Cuts: Jillibean Soup

Opa Hugs

What's better than a hug from Opa? I love the picture in this layout because Mason had just started to give hugs and you can see how much it means to Opa.

I created this layout for Gel-a-tins using their Unbeleafable stamp set. I wanted to show the versatility of the set and that it didn't just have to be used as a nature set.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, Letters: Pink Paislee & Doodlebug Design, Stamps: Gel-a-tins Stamps, Ink: Stampin' Up!

Some Random Layouts

Holy Hot Batman!!! It was super hot today. I'm not sure what the actual temperature was but with the humidity it felt like 39 celcius! Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer!!

I have a couple layouts I wanted to share with you today. Both are layouts based on sketches from Sketch Support. They have some really fun sketches so check them out.

Cardstock: American Crafts, Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup, Stickers: Doodlebug Designs & American Crafts, Die Cuts: Jillibean Soup

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics & Stampin' Up!, Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, Stickers: Jillibean Soup & Basic Grey, Die Cut Word "Love": Silhouette