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You Say It's Your Birthday Card

I am addicted....

....to so many things but most especially stamps. And the Stamp Your Story Stamps from Hero Arts....be still my heart.

These are the kinds of stamps that I find myself reaching for time and time again because they are not theme-specific and they work for almost anything and everything. Cards, scrapbooking, paper crafted home decor, art journaling, project life.... these stamps are just plain fun.

Add the mixing and matching of other stamps from your collection and the possibilities are absolutely endless.

Today I'm sharing a birthday card I created by pairing my favorite jar stamp from the Hero Arts Love Jar Stamp Set with the Hero Arts Not Perfect Stamp Set, Hero Arts Texture and Shape brush stamp with Kelly Purkey's Make A Wish Stamp Set.

 

Bright colors of ink plus bold greetings stamped in black paired with fun jar placement give this simple card lots of pizzazz!

This little stamped and die cut jar can be used in so many ways. I have a little list going to other things I want to create with it! Can you say obsess much? ;)

Those stamped stars? You're going to want to check out the July 2013 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month tomorrow, June 14th. It's my favorite yet! 

Continuing the same style of stamping and adding a greeting inside the card really finish the card. I like making the inside of my cards almost as pretty as the fronts! ;)

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set TEXTURE AND SHAPE @simon Hero Arts Texture and Shape, Set of 5 @ellen Hero Arts ClearDesign: Not Perfect @ellen Hero Arts Clear Stamps NOT PERFECT 2013 @simon Hero Arts Not Perfect Clear Stamp @2peas Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps MAKE A WISH @simon Love Jar 4x6 Stamp Set Hero Arts Love Jar Stamp Set Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month 2013 SUBSCRIPTION @simon Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @ellen Hero Arts Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Pale Tomato Hero Arts Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Pale Tomato @ellen Hero Arts Soft Yellow Shadow Ink @simon Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Yellow @ellen Hero Arts Soft Yellow Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Butter Bar @ellen Butter Bar Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Butter Bar Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Soft Green Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Green @simon Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Green @ellen Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Green Hills @ellen Green Hills Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Tide Pool Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Tide Pool Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Tide Pool @ellen Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Passion Flower @ellen Shadow Ink Passion Flower Hero Arts Passion Flower Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Memories Black Ink Memento Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black @ellen Copic Markers @ Simon Says Stamp ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker @simon Big Shot Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies, Jar @ellen Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die JAR @simon Simon Says Stamp LARGE HOLIDAY SHAPES Craft DIE @simon Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember%u2122 HOLIDAY SHAPES Hearts Stars Craft Die @simon Zig Fine Two Way Glue Pen @simon

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Stampin' Up Regal Rose 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

MY FAVORITE HERO ARTS STAMP YOUR STORY STAMPS:

Hero Arts Clear Stamps NOT PERFECT 2013 @simon Hero Arts Clear Stamps MY WORDS @simon Hero Arts Clear Stamps JOURNAL LETTERS @simon Hero Arts Cling Stamps SYS BRUSH STROKES AC026 Rubber Unmounted @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set TEXTURE AND SHAPE @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp DESIGNBLOCK MY NOTEBOOK @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp PAINT PRINT @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp DESIGNBLOCK PAINTED CANVAS @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp BRUSHED FRAME @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp RETRO FRAME @simon Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die * FRAME @simon Hero Arts Cling Stamps SYS BRUSH STROKES AC026 Rubber Unmounted @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set MY EVERY DAY LIFE @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set SO MUCH FUN @simon Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die * TAG @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp STRIPED ARROW @simon Hero Arts Rubber Stamp LOVE THIS ARROW @simon Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die ARROW @simon

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Check out the entire collection of Stamp Your Story Stamps at Simon Says Stamp HERE.

Other stamps I'm excited about (and that I think would work perfectly with the Stamp Your Story stamps... Julie Nutting's doll stamps with Prima! I just picked these up and think they will be so fun to play with and to mix and match with the Stamp Your Story collection:

Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #1 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH RUFFLE DRESS Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #2 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH POCKET DRESS Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #3 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH STRAPLESS DRESS Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #4 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH BOLERO SWEATER Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #5 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH PEASANT DRESS Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #7 Mia @ellen Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #6 @ellen Prima Flowers DOLL WITH SWING DRESS Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #8 Olive @ellen Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #9 Phoebe @ellen Prima Mixed Media Dolls Stamp #10 Riley @ellen Prima Flowers FLORAL TEXTURE BACKGROUND Mixed Media Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Background Stamp #2 @ellen Prima Flowers FLORAL AND SCRIPT BACKGROUND Mixed Media Stamp @simon Prima Mixed Media Background Stamp #1 @ellen Prima Mixed Media Wings Stamp @ellen

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I nabbed Julie Nutting's Collage Couture book as well. Loads of inspiration and eye candy!

I'm addicted to Mama Elephant Stamps. Addicted. Have you seen the sneak peeks of the latest stamps being shared on the Mama Elephant Blog? Check out the Be You Stamp Set, Water Blooms Stamp Set and Up and Away Stamp Set. 

I love all their stamps and these are my most favorite or most used at the moment:

Mama Elephant Geotagged Stamps @2peas Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Geotagged @ellen Mama Elephant Clear Stamp GEOTAGGED Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Type It @ellen Mama Elephant Clear Stamp TYPE IT Set @simon Mama Elephant Type It @2peas Mama Elephant Today Was Clear Stamp Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Today Was @ellen Mama Elephant Clear Stamp TRIFECTA @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Trifecta @ellen Mama Elephant Trifecta Stamp Set @2peas Mama Elephant Basic Borders Stamps @2peas Mama Elephant Clear Stamp BASIC BORDERS Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Basic Borders @ellen Good Times Stamp Set by Mama Elephant @ellenhutson Good Times Stamp Set by Mama Elephant @2peas Good Times Stamp Set by Mama Elephant @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Sunny Skies @ellen Mama Elephant Clear Stamp SUNNY SKIES Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamp SOIREE Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Soiree @ellen Mama Elephant Clear Stamp FILIGREE Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Filigree @ellen

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Oh, and you might want to check back Saturday if you want to see some of their stamps in action in a video. Just sayin'!

I've cleaned out my studio and I'm finally ready to put up some things for sale. Look for that blog post a bit later tonight.

Have a good one!

 

Simon Says Stamp Summer School

Simon Says Stamp has a fabulous 2 week event happening on their blog right now called Summer School featuring tons of inspiration, prizes and fun! Today it's my turn to share a little project and I just love it! It's a new favorite! ;)

Here's a little sneak peek:

Be sure to head on over to the Simon Says Blog to see the project and accopanying video!

Have a good one!

June Studio AE Blog Hop from Technique Tuesday

Welcome into the June Studio AE Blog Hop!

This month the Design Team and a couple of guests are showcasing Ali's June 2013 Stamp Set, Fun In the Sun.

This month I thought it would be fun to showcase the stamps on something other than a scrapbook page, project life or a card so I created these rosette home decor stakes with the Studio AE banners sticking out of them!

I love seasonal home decorating and really I love red, white and blue anytime! Now to just find the time to get the rest of the summertime/4th of July decorating up (or created!)....

Keep scrolling down for a video on how I created these beauties!

HOW TO

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Teresa Collins 6x6 Now & Then Paper Pad @2peas The Sweetest Thing Bluebell 6x6 The Sweetest Thing Bluebell 6x6 On the Bright Side One Jillibean Soup Navy Salt 12X12 Soup Staples Ii Paper @2peas Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Bring On the Sun Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Bring on the Sun by Ali Edwards @ellen Tim Holtz Distress Ink Chipped Sapphire @simon Distress Ink Pad, Chipped Sapphire @ellen Distress Ink Pad, Barn Door @ellen Barn Door Ink Blending Tool Ranger Ink Blending Tool @ellen Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool Foam Refills Memories Black Ink Frost Dazzle White Zing Zing White Opaque Embossing Powder Precision Heat Embossing Tool Big Shot Sizzix Cutting Pad Bigz XL 1 Pair @simon Die-namics High Tea Party Doily @mft My Favorite Things Fishtail Flag Dies My Favorite Things Die-namics STAX, Fishtail Flags @ellen Adapter Plate Ivory Twine May Arts Navy Twine String Burlap @simon i-Bond Hot Glue Gun

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Stampin' Up Sizzix Bigz Designer Rosette Die
• Stampin' Up Sizzix Framelits Floral Frames Dies
• Stamipn' Up Real Red Ink
• Stampin' Up Midnight Muse Ink
• Stampin' Up Daydream Medallions Stamp Set
• Stampin' Up 7/8" Natural Ribbon
• Stampin' Up 7/16" Natural Trim
• Stampin' Up Floral Punches
• Stampin' Up Saleabration Flower Stamp (coordinates with punches)
• Stampin' Up Define Your Life Stamp Set
• Papertrey Ink Seeing Stars Die Collection
• My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart Be Amazing Honey Blue Paper
• Lily Bee Handmade Running Stitch Paper
• Lily Bee Stationary Linen Paper
• Pebbles Fresh Goods Penny Candy Paper
• Dowel Sticks
• Ribbon
• Clear Buttons

Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

• Ali

• Ashley

• Linda

• Daniela

• Nichol

• Laura

• Sharyn

• Teri

 

A $25 gift certificate to someone who comments during the hop. The winner will be announced on the 15^th on the Technique Tuesday blog. Good luck!

 

 

Simple Stories | Life Documented 2013 (Weeks 21 & 22)

Happy Friday or TGIF as the case may be around here! I'm running on fumes this week and we've got a swim meet tomorrow so if I can make it until Sunday all will be good. Ha!

I'm really excited to be sharing my first Simple Stories Life Documented (aka Project Life) page spreads over on the Simple Stories Blog today. My focus for today's blog post was on the amazing Pocket Pages offered by Simple Stories. I'm in love with that 4x4/3x4 one! Here's my pages...

Life Documented (Project Life)  2013 | Week Twenty-one:

I did something a little different for this spread in that I used a bit more color and I incorporated more custom embellishments. Those custom embellishments included lots of stamping which I layered and dressed up with Simple Stories stickers and also die cut embellishments that I created with the Silhouette Cameo and Simple Stories Patterned Papers!

I kept each of the pockets pretty monochromatic which is a really fun way to use up supplies that you may not have enough for an entire spread!

I created almost all my own 4x6, 4x4 and 3x4 inserts with patterned papers from several Simple Stories collections.

I was able to create my own faux chipboard slide frames by die cutting the frames from Simple Stories patterned paper first, then an additional 4 frames from kraft cardstock and layering them all together. The result is a dimensional perfectly coordinating frame! Adding additional stamping gives it that finished look.

I added layered stamped flowers inside some of the frames to add embellishment where I didn't have photos or journaling. By keeping to the monochromatic scheme I kept the focus on the photos/journaling in the other pockets while still adding those creative touches that are so fun!

I love combining custom embellishments with pre-made ones. :)

Life Documented (Project Life) 2013 | Week Twenty-two:

One of the things that helps me the most when beginning a weekly layout spread is to break down the page creation into simple steps. I print my photos first (or most of them) and lay them out on the Pocket Page where I intend for them to go. Then, I pick 1 or 2 colors to work with for that week's spread. By limiting the color choices I am able to focus on choosing coordinating product/colors to design a cohesive page that flows nicely from the left side to the right.

When working with lots of "pre-made" product, I like to add in personal touches to customize my pages to my personal style. I use lots of stamping and die-cutting (my 2 favorite techniques) to make my pages "me".

One of my favorite tips for adding dimension without bulk is to add some Glossy Accents to the Simple Stories stickers (I did this to all the heart stickers on this spread). It gives them that great glossy raised look without the bulk!

To read more about my page process be sure to check out my blog post over on the Simple Stories Blog HERE.

LINKED SUPPLIES for Week Twenty-one:

Simple Stories Sn@p! Color Vive 6x6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories Sn@p! Color Vive 6x6 Paper Pad @simon Sn@p Basics 6x6 Paper Pad Sn@p Basics 6x6 Paper Pad Simple Stories I {HEART} SUMMER 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon Simple Stories I Heart Summer 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories 24/Seven 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories 24/SEVEN 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon Documented 6x6 Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Bazzill 21 LB VELLUM 8.5" x 11" White 25 Sheets @simon Simple Stories 24/Seven 12X12 Fundamentals Cardstock Sticker @2peas Simple Stories 24/SEVEN 12 x 12 Collection Kit @simon Sn@p Label Stickers Sn@p Label Stickers Sn@p! Icons Stickers Sn@p! Icons Stickers Hero Arts Rubber Stamp LOVE THIS ARROW @simon Hero Arts Love This Arrow @ellen Hero Arts Love This Arrow Woodblock Stamp @2peas Hero Arts Stripped Arrow Woodblock Stamp @2peas Hero Arts Rubber Stamp STRIPED ARROW @simon Hero Arts Striped Arrow @ellen Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set MY EVERY DAY LIFE @simon Hero Arts My Everyday Life Woodblock Stamp @ellen Hero Arts My Everyday Life Woodblock Stamp @2peas Hero Arts So Much Fun, Set of 4 @ellen Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Set SO MUCH FUN @simon Hero Arts So Much Fun Woodblock Stamp @2peas WPlus9 Design Studio Clear Stamp Set, Lacey Layers @ellen Wplus9 LACEY LAYERS Clear Stamps @simon Beautiful Project Life Kelly Purkey PROJECT KIT APRIL & MAY 2013 Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps DUDE @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps LET'S GO @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps GOLD STAR @simon Shadow Ink Charcoal Hero Arts Charcoal Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Charcoal @ellen Big Shot Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies, Arrow @ellen hero arts Arrow Frame Cuts @2peas Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die ARROW @simon Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies, Tag @2peas Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies, Tag @ellen Hero Arts Frame Cuts Die * TAG @simon WPlus9 Design Studio Dies, Lacey Layers Die @ellen Wplus9 LACEY LAYERS Designer Dies @simon Cameo Cameo Cutting Mat Cutting Mat Replacement Blade Cutting Blades Sliders @kbs Thirty One Days by Kerri Bradford Life Additions: Weeklies #2 Ivory Twine May Arts BLACK Twine String Burlap @simon Ranger Glossy Accents @ellen Glossy Accents

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OTHER SUPPLIES FOR Week Twenty-one:

• Stampin' Up Crumb Cake Ink
• Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay Ink
• Stampin' Up Real Red Ink

LINKED SUPPLIES for Week Twenty-two:

Simple Stories Sn@P! Life Collection Kit @2peas Simple Stories LIFE 12 x 12 Sn@p Collection Kit Simple Stories 24/Seven 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories 24/SEVEN 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Simple Stories 24/Seven 4X6 Journaling Card Elements 12X12 Paper @2peas Simple Stories 24/SEVEN 4 x 6 Sn@p Cards @simon Simple Stories FILL IN THE BLANKS 4 x 6 Sn@p Cards @simon Simple Stories 4X6 Sn@P! Fill In The Blanks Cards @2peas Simple Stories FILL IN THE BLANKS 3 x 4 Sn@p Cards @simon Simple Stories 3X4 Sn@P! Life Cards @2peas Simple Stories I {HEART} SUMMER 4 x 6 Sn@p Cuts @simon Simple Stories 24/Seven 12X12 Fundamentals Cardstock Sticker @2peas Simple Stories 24/SEVEN 12 x 12 Collection Kit @simon Simple Stories Sn@P! Life 12X12 Fundamental Sticker @2peas Simple Stories I Heart Summer 12x12 Fundamentals Cardstock Sticker @2peas Simple Stories I {HEART} SUMMER 12 x 12 Collection Kit @simon Sn@p! Icons Stickers Sn@p! Icons Stickers Sn@p Label Stickers Sn@p Label Stickers Sn@p! Typeset Stickers Sn@p! Stickers Typeset Kelly Purkey PROJECT KIT JUNE & JULY 2013 @simon Simple Stories SNAPSHOTS Clear Stamps @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps YOLO 2013 You Only Live Once @simon Kelly Purkey Bright Idea 4x6 Clear Stamp Set @2peas Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps INSTALOVE @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps LIKE A BOSS @simon Wet Cement Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Wet Cement Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Wet Cement @ellen Shadow Ink Charcoal Hero Arts Charcoal Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Charcoal @ellen Big Shot Simon Says Stamp Life Bubble Round Die @simon Cameo Cameo Cutting Mat Cutting Mat Replacement Blade Cutting Blades Ranger Glossy Accents @ellen Glossy Accents

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OTHER SUPPLIES for Week Twenty-two:

• Echo Park Smile Design ID  #28125 (Silhouette Online Store)

LIFE DOCUMENTED/PROJECT LIFE 2013 | FULL LISTING (with links):

• Title Page
• Bonus Page | backside of title page (coming soon)
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Nine
• Week Eighteen
• Week Twenty-one
• Week Twenty-two

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THE WINNER OF THE SIMON SAYS STAMP....

...... Stephanie Rafos!

Congratulations Stephanie! Enjoy your grab bag of goodies!

Simple Stories | Life Documented 2013 (NEWS + Sneaks!)

I wanted to pop in her quickly today and share that I'm really excited to be a part of this...

... and that I will be sharing some brand spankin' new project life pages showcasing Simple Stories both here and on the Simple Stories blog on Friday, June 7th! 

Want to see who the other designers are who will be rockin' the Simple Stories product?

Check it out:

a little sneak peek of what I'll be sharing on Friday:

More soon! Have a good one! 

 

 

Studio Calico INKED CLASS For Sale + KBS | Project Life 2013 (Week 18)

Happy June 1, 2013 friends!

I'm so, so, so excited to share the news today that I'm lucky enough to be a part of a brand new class at Studio Calico called, INKED!

Check it out:

Want to get more from your stamps? Get INKED with Maile Belles and Nichol Magouirk. Maile, Nichol, and a top notch line up of contributors will be walking you through an amazing array of techniques that will help you realize just how versatile your stamps are. Our contributors for this class are Amber Kemp Gerstel, Amy Tan, Anabelle O’Malley, Betsy Veldman, Celine Navarro, Corrie Jones, Cristina Kowalczyk, Emily Branch, Geralyn Sy, Jen Gallacher, Jen McGuire, Jessica Witty, Kelly Goree, Lea Lawson, Lisa Spangler, Robyn Werlich, Shanna Noel, Susan Weinroth and Tina Aszmus.

We will be covering twenty techniques with a new PDF going up each weekday from July 1st to the 26th. Each lesson will contain a tutorial on the technique as well as a layout and a card showing the technique in action. Five of the tutorials will be done with videos, and the rest with step by step photos and directions.

While supplies last, Inked students will get a free class stamp set and 2x3 Peerless Watercolor Papers in Poinsettia Red and Chrome Orange. These will ship at no cost to you, no matter where you live. We’ll update this page when the class stamp set and watercolor papers are no longer available.

Inked students will also have access to a digital version of the stamp, as well as printables from In A Creative Bubble and Hello Forever, and die cut files from Kinsey Wilson.

Here’s a list of techniques we’ll be learning in class : 
using text style stamps in journaling 
colorful stamped accents 
heat embossed stamping 
watercolor stamped accents 
adding texture with background stamps 
layered stamping 
using stamp markers 
accent a stamped image with glitter or glossy accents 
creating patterns 
ombre stamping 
Watercolored images 
chalkboard effect 
digi stamping basics 
resist with watercolors 
masking 
kissing 
tweaking the shape of a stamp 
stamping onto patterned paper 
layering images stamped on a transparency 
using a stamp as a template for stitching

I know that a lot of you have emailed me asking about new classes and I'm happy to say "YES!" I am getting back to teaching classes one of the things I love to do most and that this class at Studio Calico couldn't be with a more amazing group of gals!

Enrollment will be open through June 30th and class will start July 1st!!!

The class is $29, and while supplies last students will get a bonus class kit including the stamp set + two Peerless watercolor papers. 

Click HERE to register today!

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With all the amazing die cut shapes available in the

Kerri Bradford Studio Store you can create almost any type of page your heart desires! Lately I have especially been drawn to anything pertaining to Project Life and Kerri has so many designs that work perfectly for this type of scrapbooking as well as traditional scrapbooking! 

Project Life 2013 | Week Eighteen:

I began my project by designing how I wanted my 2 page spread to look in the Silhouette Software then I planned my photos/journaling and began die cutting all the elements for my page. 

Here's a look at how I started my Project Life Spread in the Silhouette Software:

 

As I began putting my PL spread together, I needed to rearrange certain elements and I left out a couple of die cuts as well but the overall look is basically what I imagined right in the software. 

The base for each pocket is a KBS die cut and then I layered either photos, journaling or additional embellishments or stamping to make the page pop.

In several instances I customized Kerri's shapes to work for my particular page by removing the heart from one of the Sliders frames and replacing it with text from another kit, etc. Don't be afraid to pull apart the shapes and customize them to make them work for you!

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Sliders @kbs You Are HERE by Kerri Bradford Possibility For Joy by Kerri Bradford This Moment Captured by Kerri Bradford Say What #4 by Kerri Bradford Say What #3 Thirty One Days by Kerri Bradford Life Additions: Weeklies #2 Life Additions #2 Life Additions #1 Design Team Picks Need Directions Star Background @kbs Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas American Crafts Dear Lizzy LUCKY CHARM 6 x 6 PAPER PAD @simon Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen Studio Calico Sundrifter 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Studio Calico Sundrifter 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen Studio Calico SUNDRIFTER 6 x 6 Paper Pack @simon Abroad 6x6 paper pad Take Note 6x6 Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps INSTALOVE @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps YOLO 2013 You Only Live Once @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps LET'S GO @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps BON APPETIT @simon Hello Fall Stamp Set by Kelly Purkey Simon Says Clear Stamps HAPPINESS IS by Kelly Purkey @simon Kelly Purkey PROJECT KIT APRIL & MAY 2013 Hearts Memories Black Ink Wet Cement Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Wet Cement Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Wet Cement @ellen Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Pale Tomato @ellen Shadow Ink Pale Tomato Hero Arts Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Farmhouse Collection October Afternoon WOODLAND PARK 12 x 12 Collection Kit @simon October Afternoon Woodland Park 12X12 Shape Stickers @2peas Amy Tangerine Simplify Yes, Please Amy Tangerine Vellum Shapes @2peas American Crafts Amy Tangerine SIMPLIFY Stitched Vellum Shapes Yes Please @simon My Mind's Eye HAPPY Label Stickers Tangerine The Sweetest Thing @simon My Mind's Eye FABULOUS Label Stickers Lavender The Sweetest Thing @simon MME Fabulous The Sweetest Thing Label Stickers @2peas October Afternoon FARM GIRL Doo-Dads @simon October Afternoon Farm Girl Doo-Dads @2peas Make It Merry Tidbits Make It Merry Doo-dads October Afternoon Midway Tidbits October Afternoon Midway Tidbits Studio Calico ATLANTIC Sequins Pack @simon Studio Calico Atlantic Sequins Pack @2peas Studio Calico Atlantic Sequins @ellen Cameo Cameo Cutting Mat Cutting Mat Cutting Blades Replacement Blade Tim Holtz, Tiny Attacher @ellen Tiny Attacher Tiny Attacher Corner Chomper Ranger Glossy Accents @ellen Glossy Accents

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Echo Park For the Record 2 Chipboard Accents
• Studio Calico Classic Calico 6x6 Paper Pad
• Teresa Collins Spring Fling 6x6 Paper Pad
• MME Lost & Found Two Rosy "Ordinary" Label Stickers

PROJECT LIFE 2013 | FULL LISTING (with links):

• Title Page
• Bonus Page | backside of title page (coming soon)
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Nine
• Week Eighteen

LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT LIFE

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

I am using many exclusive components of the Studio Calicio Project Life Kits Subscription for my 2013 Project Life album. Click HERE to learn more.

 

Have a wonderful Saturday!