Patchwork is FUN!

Ok...so if you have paid any attention to my work at all, then you probably have noticed that I love to use patchwork designs.  So I was thrilled when I found out that this week was going to be Patchwork Week on The ScrapCake's blog.

Here's the layout that I created for Patchwork Week:

Instead of just making a background of squares, I tried to mix it up a little and make it slightly different than my typical patchwork layouts...thus the blocks of four 1" squares with the space in between each one.

I used the fabulous "The Bright Side of Life" collection from The ScrapCake for this layout.

Here are some close up's:

I made that "Sleepover" title with my Cameo.  And then added some fun stitching to my title.  I love the way this layout turned out...it's very me.  :)  

I hope you are having the best of weeks!  Thanks for stopping in!  And I will be back tomorrow with more new Fancy Pants!  ;)  

A Christmas PAPER Table Runner

Last week I had a post on the Fancy Pants blog and I have just been dying to share it with you here too! :) By the way...I have been LOVIN' all the projects on their blog lately, you should definitely stop in for some inspiration!

So...for my project, here is what I did:

1. I cut a bunch of 2x2 squares from some of my favorite pieces of paper from the fabulous Saint Nick collection.

2. I then laid them out in a design on top of a piece of canvas fabric. (For my end points, I just cut my squares in half, making triangles, to use on the edges)

3. I cut the canvas around my design, leaving a small canvas border.

4. I then ran my piece through my sewing machine, to make sure all the pieces stayed down and to give it more of a quilted look.

5. Then I covered it with a sealer.

And this is what I got:

And because of the sealer, I am able to wipe it off if need be. And if I need to iron it, I just flip it over and iron on the back (you may want to use a lower setting on your iron...I didn't, but better to be safe than sorry).

I really am so happy with the way this turned out! This was such a fun, easy project! Maybe I will try curtains next! :)

Thanks for stopping in!!

He feels the pain.

Today I am sharing something with you that I made for a friend who is going through a rough time right now. We seem to be surrounded by situations that just break your heart. Life can be so hard sometimes. But life can also be really good, we shouldn't forget that. Anyways, here's what I made:

I tried to be "artsy" with this. :) The words are from a song, they come from "Unglued" by Tait. I love that song. It's hard to know what to say to someone who is hurting, but I think these words do a pretty good job.

Here are some close up's:

That last line especially just gets me. He (God) feels the pain inside. He FEELS our pain too! Have you ever thought about that?

Ok, well I hope you have an amazing day! And if YOU are going through a rough time right now, hang in there!

LOVE Canvas! :)

I love love love using canvas on my projects. Back in March I wrote an article about using canvas on your layouts and cards. I loved seeing how others used canvas too. Click here to view that article.

Here's the layout I made for that article:

I mainly used the canvas as an embellishment and it even is placed kinda in the background. I lightly spritzed it with ink and stamped on it. Then layered it with all the embellishments around the photos.

Here are some close up's:

I used the fabulous Bella Doilies stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. LOVE this set! The papers are from My Mind's Eye. You can find the complete supply list here.

Life seems to be getting back to normal around here. Last night I booked my flight and hotel for a vacation to Maine this summer! I am super excited about...I've never been there before. Anything I just HAVE to do while I'm there?

Well, as always...thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful day!

A BUNCH of MLS

I have a ton of My Little Shoebox stuff to share with you. Most of it was made for CHA and I was just waiting to share it with you til after it was shared on the MLS blog. As you know, I am no longer designing for MLS, but I do want to give a big shout out to all the fabulous designers who just made the team! I can't wait to see what you all do with their stuff. I will always love MLS. :)

So, since I have so much...I am just sharing the projects without all the close up's....

These use the City By The Bay line:

These use the Farmers Market line:

These use the Sew Cute line:

Ok...there you have it. That was a lot.

I worked on some new stuff yesterday. :) And the day before I made a new layout too. Can't wait to share my new stuff with you all!

Have a wonderful day!

My Valentine (and DT call!)

So Austin was sick for a week, then Eryn got sick, followed by myself. Yep...I'm sick. :( And I have no doubt that it won't be long before Hayden gets it too. :( No matter how hard I try to sanitize or keep the sickies isolated...we all seem to get sick...every time.

Today I am sharing a Valentine's Day layout with you all, but it is slightly different then a typical Valentine's layout. And it doesn't include a picture of me and my valentine, I didn't have any of us together on that day, it is just a picture of my Valentine this year.

I played along with Prima's February BAP challenge. Here's the BAP sketch they had for February:

And here is the layout I made for it:

I was lucky enough to get my hands on some new Prima goodies and I was excited to be able to play with them. :)

Here are some close up's of my layout:

I used Helmar adhesives to put it all together, I just used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive for everything. It works great for flowers.

And did you see this????

My Little Shoebox 2011 Design Team Call

My Little Shoebox is looking for talented, motivated, responsible designers who have time

to commit to design layouts and projects each month with our products and promote our

products online and at their local stores. We haven't set a specific number of designers for our

team. We welcome international submissions.

We are looking for:

1. Enthusiastic, creative people that love My Little Shoebox and are able to do monthly

assignments such as layouts, projects, and cards with our products.

2. You must post your work on 2 different galleries plus the MLS galleries

3. You must be able to commit to a 12 months term, which will be from

April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.

4. You must be at least 18 years of age.

5. You agree to release the rights of your designs to My Little Shoebox for display on the

company website, blog, and in company publications.

6. If needed, your designs may also be needed for display at trade shows.

7. In addition, as a design team member, you will be contributing twice per term to our

company newsletter and be required quarterly to make a photo or video highlighting a

technique for the blog.

8. You may be required to contribute to the company’s blog during your term.

9. International submissions welcome.

In return you will receive:

1. Packages filled with plenty of MLS products to design with.

2. Your picture and bio on the My Little Shoebox website

3. Your own personal gallery on the My Little Shoebox website.

To apply please send the following to dtcall@mylittleshoebox.com (please use your full name

as the subject):

1. Full name, address, phone number and email address

2. 2 layouts, 1 card and 1 project representing your best never before seen work using MLS

products (jpeg files no larger than 500 kb)

3. A link to your personal blog and to the online galleries or message boards that you post on.

4. Design teams that you currently are on.

5. Write a paragraph about yourself telling us why you think you'll be a good fit for the MLS

team.

6. If you've been published.

7. If you teach classes.

Submission deadline is March 10, 2011

Our design team members will be announced on March 31, 2011.

YOU should GO FOR IT! :) I absolutely LOVE being on this team! I've been on it for two years, and I just think there's no better team to be on.

Ok, well I hope you have a fantastic day!

December Daily

If you are here for the Paper Secrets Holiday Hop, scroll down or click here.

So I finally have a chance to share with you the first several days of my December Daily album...I guess I just have too much to share with you all this month. ;) I mostly added die cuts from Elle's Studio. My numbers and my journaling spots are from them. To see my album without these...my base for the album and what I used, click here. I am up to date so here are the first 10 pages of my December Daily album:

So as you know from my previous December Daily posts, I used a lot of the Tradition line from Fancy Pants...I am giving that line away right now on m y blog in my previous post...so don't miss out on that!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! :)

Have a wonderful day!!!