Mixing a bunch of greens

And I'm not apologizing

because it seemed to work.

I wanted this paper because it wasn't in your face

and I had the shamrock paper which was.

For some reason I whacked a chunk out of the background

paper so the only way to use it was to

cut into 6x12 size.

Love it.

 I fussy cut the shamrocks out because they

were totally adorable and

just used a strip as an anchor.

 The title came in a PL card (again with that I know)

Do you find you get on a streak with something?

Anyway I first cut the words in strips

and it didn't really ring my chimes so I fussy

cut each letter.

Love that result.

I also got to use a bunch of enamel dots too.

Woohoo stash going down.

Studio Calico, Paper Studio, Evalicious enamels.

Stamping Frenzy

I believe I may have used them all. 

LOL.

Actually there are Studio Calico, Creative Cafe, Amy Tangerine,

Recollections and Dear Lizzy.

I actually love the chaos. 

Do you remember QK Stillettos alpha font??

I know it fits perfect in that space.

The hearts were stash from many kits ago and

they look great on the page.

Changed it up to 8.5x11 and mounted it on

black cardstock which makes it totally pop and I used

the reverse side of the paper to mat

the photo along with black cardstock - I thought

about layering more but I felt it

would detract from that lovely photo.

Of Sam.

And his blue eyes.

Playing more in the backgrounds

Because I have rolling stamps and they're a lot of fun

especially on ledger paper

and heaven forbid you leave the background blank.

My problem is getting the stamping all around so you can actually see the lovely goodness

after piling on all the layers and papers.

 I have been getting into the cookie cutter die cuts because
they can add alot of interest without covering up the ole background.

Look at that adorable brown paper bag I finally got in there.

Its been around awhile.

 And another wooden tag going the right way.

I absolutely love the feather die cut and it has been
 worth the purchase because I use it alot.
Here I stamped the music on cream paper and then
whacked it out.

Love them an how adorable did they turn out.

And do you seeeeeeeeee my homemade flair badge I worked in there.

 This cluster is way adorable - the Evalicious camera rocks.

Did you notice the itty bitty stamp sayin' there

and the one on the tab?

Its new in the Studio Calico kit this month and I can actually work it!

Go Me !!!

And here are the grandsons unleased.

I had to frankenstein the letters but it all worked out well because

I really wanted to use up the green letters
as I've have them laying around for awhile.
And I got enough of the background in there to really peek out.

Basic Grey, Studio Calico, Hero Arts stamp, Evalicious,

American Crafts rolling stamps.

Have a great weekend!!!

Glitter fun - not!

I did whine about this on FB -  what was I thinking

about using glitter.

It totally goes everywhere but where I want it

and I'm still cleaning it up.

I also used some modeling paste to make circle/dots in order to make

the background just a tad busier.

And the glitter does add that something something, I just

need to figure out how to get it under control

if that is even possible.

 I also did some stamping and used up some more stash.
I do love having those twine bows and they
appear to be a signature now.
In fact, I feel my pages look weird if I don't have twine on it.
You love twine?

 And then I did something different for me 

at this point in time (meaning I have done this in the past-
remember deckle scissors?? - to disasterously ugly results that
will never ever see the light day)
I cut out a photo.

Yes I did.

And it worked perfectly - Owen is flying off the page.

Actually they both are flying off the page.

It was fun to do and easy to whack - not a bunch if itty bitty things going on
to turn it into a "fussy cut".

And the title - couldn't be helped.

Basic Grey, Studio Calico, Paper Issues Swag Bag.

I love those Evalicious circle arrows

and my homemade enamel dots (are you over them yet?) LOL.

And glitter :|

#scrapbooking

There is a dog in the photo

Truly.

Which is why the title is "these 4".

Thought I'd lay that out right out of the gate.

Love that they're all piled up.

 Therefore I piled all my embellies up.

 Using paper from my new Studio Calico kit.

 Along with some stash.

Is that clock not adorable?

And its 8x8 page.

From the crop - fourth kit to page

I didn't have any Halloween papers, per se.

So I rifled through my papers and kitted some Basic Grey.

And didn't that work out great.

 I also got to break out my monkey die once again.

And wasn't that fun.

 Love the Evalicious camera and arrow and the tags were as one

until I whacked them apart and BG as well - different line.

One of my favorite things about BG - most of their lines can work together.

 Lawn fawn pins. 

Love those pins and they were fun with the theme.

BG candy corn and envelope - that finally got worked into a page.

And the thickers give it a fun look.

Love the documentation of the costume to kid.

Curiouser and Curiouser!

Clusters of embellishment goodies

I'm having title issues.

Really.

 However, with some help from my awesome DH

I have one out of two.

 I started the layers with the honeycomb stencil and watercolors.

I love watercolors.

They're your friend.

 Then I piled on the goodies - mostly Studio Calico stuff

with some extra goodies from my stash.

 and more goodies. - I used the entire package of stars.

They look terrific scattered about.

And those Evalicious arrows. 

Using up my October Studio Calico kit papers. 

Love them.

And wa-la my DH's awesome title, which seriously

should be a head slapping doh on me.

Going manly

Since all my remaining papers from my Studio Calico kit are girlie,

I pawed through my stash and wa-la Cosmo Cricket.

Very manly.

Perfect for Cavin who's growing up way to fast.

I have always loved Cosmo - my favorite line was the Wanted line.

Used some of the negative from the die cuts.

Still loving the Evalicious arrows.

And snuck in my new instagram diecut.

Going back old school

Can you spot it?

Remember when titles were not only used on the photos but

all those lovely EK Success words were the title.
And that was cutting edge, back in the day of course.
As with all popular things, they go by the wayside when another
clever innovative idea is introduced.

These word strips are Tim Holtz - and I have always loved using them and

they seemed just perfect for this page.
(the separate letters are Cosmo Cricket)

And I'm loving my Evalicious arrows -  as mentioned previously,
you'll be seeing alot of them until I run out.
Which will take awhile.

Back to the K&Co coastal paper because it just works

with this histogram pix and the scene.

I used a scallop punch to make the shells look snappy and

deckle scissors *gasp* on the stamps.

I have also been breaking out the ole albums and tripping down memory lane

and wow, have some things jumped out at me.

More to come on that soon.

AND another sneaky peek of my tutorial over at Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

Stating the obvious in a title

There are times when it just makes sense.

And this is just too adorable not too.

Seriously.

Love the photo and the boyz. 

They are too cute and fun.

I ran out of S's in this alpha pack.
For some reason there are never enough alphas in the
pack no matter where they land in the alphabet.

Shocking.

I did do some painted grey and white rings in the background 

to kinda soften up the busy.
An empty toilet paper roll is all you need.
Of course you can use a paper towel roll but since I'm
a klutz the paper tower roll can be a bit top heavy and clunky
and takes up more room than the smaller roll.
The rings work out to be the same so the choice is yours.

I did diecut the arrows - I'm getting less lazy on whipping out the diecuts
 and getting 'r done. Also I like that customization
is a great option.
I love those Evalicious arrows and they will be making a lot of appearances.
I can't resist.

The paper is unknown - but perfect.


A sneaky peek of my upcoming tutorial for
Off the Rails Scrapboooking!
Check it out for amazing inspiration!

STAY TUNED!

Cutting background paper

Can be a tricky thing.

For instance, that compass you can barely see was

painstakingly measured and cut so that it would be a prominent

feature on this 8x8 page.

You can see how well that worked out.

However, I'm not going to stress out about it

because - well the page actually worked out without it.

Shocking.

This is very old Creative Imaginations pirate paper.

Had to dig for it.

"Twas worth the effort because don't those two cutie pies

look like pirates which I'm not sure was intentional.

Some old Tim Holtz grungeboard - sadly I used up all but one

skull and crossbones and that on remaining one

was way too big for the page which is okay

because I am already obvious enough.

Thickers and an anchor exuberantly punched by my friend Holli

finish the whole pirate/boat/yo ho thing.