Sketch Inspired...

Hello! There is a new sketch up on the Paper Issues blog designed by Amy Coose. Such a great sketch with so many possibilities!

 

I played along using the Wish Season line from Fancy Pants! This line has so many embellishments and I loved working with these colors coupled with the snow day photos!

Die cuts, flair badges, diction stickers, chipboard, puffy stickers - this line had it all!

The papers are great for both snow days or Christmas!

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look! Don't forget to add your take on the sketch to the challenge thread in the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} group on Facebook!

Happy Holidays Cut File...

There is a brand new cut file live in the Paper Issues shop today and I have played along with the new cut file on the Paper Issues blog today with the rest of the design team!

 

I played along using the Pinkfresh Studio Christmas Wishes line and this adorable photo of Olivia being cute (aka begging for food).

 

 This little mouse die cut is probably my favorite! He is just so cute!

 That penguin? Apparently, I am a sucker for critters! I also really love the rubber charm stickers from this line ("Warm Winter Wishes")!

 I cut this cute Christmas bear out of another sheet of patterned paper and the word phrases are from the die cut pack!

 I cut the Happy Holiday's banner out of this patterned paper using my Silhouette and this month's FREE cut file. I used a grey pen to trace the cut file in order to make it stand out better against my layout.

 This check naughty or nice die cut is too perfect for Olivia, who can certainly be a naughty little thing! The enamel star sticker was a favorite embellishment from this line's rubber charm pack!

Thank you so much for taking a look today! Remember to link up your cut file projects in the December challenge album in the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} Facebook group for a chance to win one of two $10 gift cards to the Paper Issues shop! Use the code BECKY for 20% off your total order!

'Tis the Season...

Have you had the opportunity to check out the awesome holiday release from Color Cast Designs yet? I am so in love with this holiday release in both traditional and non traditional colors. 

I used the Merry & Bright, the This December (in red) and the Twinkling Lights sets on this two page layout of Christmas Eve from several years ago when Santa accidentally came when we were all still awake!

 

This bright and fun Christmas layout makes me so happy!

  

The accent wood words that come with the Christmas sets are also perfect for layering over photos from the holiday season!

 

This page actually has a flap that when opened hides 8 more photos and journaling underneath! 

 

And those Wonky Hearts? Aren't they awesome? They are available in both pink and red sets! 

 

The pink and blue acrylic looks so fun together with these papers from Crate paper.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look today. Remember to use the code "becky" for 10% off your entire order from Color Cast Designs! 

Scrap Lift Sunday Roundup...

Today I am sharing a collection of layouts from the lest several weeks of Scrap Lift Sunday inspiration posted each Sunday in the Paper Issues {Friends and Fans} Facebook Group.

I love being inspired by other creative women and a good lift never fails to get my scrap mojo flowing! 

For this first layout I used the Studio Calico Baxter collection for a lift inspired by Heather Joyce. 

 

I have had so much fun with the masculine line, So Rad, from Simple Stories inspired by Aleksandra Gadji.  

 

Sherri Funk's layout inspired this lift using Cedar Lane from Pink Paislee. 

Another lift inspired by Aleksandra Gadji using October Afternoon Summertime.

And finally, Jen Boumis inspired this layout using Cedar Lane from Pink Paislee. 

Be sure to play along every Sunday during the month on November for your chance to win one of two gift cards to the Paper Issues shop given away each month! You can find all of the November challenges in our Facebook group!

Color Cast Designs Holiday Release...

At 11:00am EST today...which has already come & gone if you are reading this...the October Color Cast Designs release will be live on the Color Cast Designs website and OMG, it is the BEST release yet!

Six, yes SIX, Christmas sets in two different color schemes! A Halloween set! AND a Thanksgiving set! 

On my layout below I used elements from the Merry& Bright set as well as the coordinating nesting hearts paired with the new Pinkfresh Studio, Christmas Wishes line. 

 It is super fun that Jessica used non-traditional colors in her Christmas sets including teal and pink!

This frame and sentiment pictured below are from the Pinkfresh die cut pack, as are the adorable deer die cuts below.

The "trimming the tree" sentiment is also from the Merry & Bright set from Color Cast.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Be sure to pick up all the new releases from Color Cast Designs for 10% off using the code "becky"!

Let's Build a Snowman...

While Christmas has come and gone this little snowman card seems all too appropriate due to the weather happenings on the East Coast currently (regardless of whether or not I forgot to post it)!

I used the adorable little wood veneer snowmen from Color Cast Designs paired with some older Basic Grey papers for this quick card. I added a strip of kraft cardstock, sewed across it with my sewing machine and finished off with some chalking!

These little guys are so perfect for your winter and snow fun layouts and project life pages! 

 

Remember to use the code "Rebmnmny" for 10% off your total order!

Making December Daily Simple!

Today I am up on the Paper Issues blog with my version of December Daily! Check out more photos below...

I have serious Project Life, Week in the Life and December Daily anxiety. Scrapbooking something weekly or daily (even monthly) makes me go into OCD overdrive and I start making extensive lists and plans and then I start sweating right before the pending scrapbook related meltdown. The next thing you know I'm sitting in a corner drinking Gin straight from the bottle and sticking enamel dots on the dog. Trust me, nobody wants to see that!

However, I always end up having at least 3 or 4 (if not more) holiday LOs that I end up adding to my to-do list so this year I decided to try a version of December Daily. I did not hold myself accountable for including something every day for 25 days, rather, I simply accumulated all of my family's December activities into a themed album for the month!

I wanted to make this as simple as possible so I bought Simple Stories Cozy Christmas SN@P cards, embellishments and papers from the Paper Issues Shop in the hopes of making my December memories come together quickly! I also used a collection of the Christmas wood veneer and acrylic pieces from Color Cast Designs including the Classic Christmas set, the 2014 Christmas Ornaments set and the Snowflakes!

Check out the Paper Issues store for all your December Daily-ing needs! Use the code "Becky," for 20% off your entire order and $60 after discounts ships for free everyday! 

Finally, make sure you check out the Color Cast Designs site for the Christmas sets I used above and the SUPER awesome "One Little Word" sets that Jessica has worked up for you going into the New Year (BIG and small)! Use the code, "Rebmnmny," for 10% off your entire order!