November Elle's Studio Exclusive Kits | Design Team Gallery Subs

Hi all! Back here with you today because today is Launch Day over at Elle's Studio which means Elle's November kit is on sale until midnight PST for $9.99 while supplies last. After midnight, the price goes to $11.99.

Here is this month's kit:

I used several tags/journaling cards from this fun kit on my PL spread here:

 And I put to great use the complementary October  cut files on this journaling card. Love how this file looks with two different woodgrain patterned papers!

 And the vellum "oh so wonderful" tag was fun to cut down into a circle to make a 4x6 card celebrating some very happy mail I received recently, (news of which I can't share just yet-but promise I will do so as soon as I can-so for now the journaling is tucked behind this card). ;)

I used the Cameron OH SO FUN stamp set to add my own touch to this card from this month's kit. My oldest son's HS marching band won a huge competition over this particular week in our lives and I wanted to celebrate this on my PL spread. Love those little wood veneer stars that are part of a Limited Edition holiday collection by Elle.

Up next is a card I made using a sentiment from this month's kit:

I absolutely love those wood veneers and am afraid I may completely use up my collection of them very soon!

Here's an invitation I made using the feminine Penelope line in a non-traditional way:

 The silver and gold effect the "joy" has as a result of me embossing with Gold and Silver Zing really makes this title pop on the page of my sweet momma. Still smiling despite the grief we were all feeling over the loss of my sister Linda and her absence on this family Christmas skiing trip. Bittersweet.

I used my exact knife to cut out and fold back the squares of the green pp to highlight woodgrain pp beneath and to help repeat the woodgrain elements on my layout. I used my Silhouette to cut out the star pattern and then stitched around a few for added texture without the bulk.

There you have it! Hopefully a little bit of everyday and holiday inspiration to get you started on your craftiness!

Happy Sunday! Have a great week!

BBL

Suz

Elle's Studio November Kits | Set Your Reminders Now

It's almost time!!
Elle's Studio November kit goes live tomorrow (Sunday, November 10) morning at 8AM PST / 9AM MST/ 10AM CST  / 11 AM EST!!! 

Here are some sneaks of what is available:

I love that there are bits and pieces to help document Thanksgiving and gratitude as well as some scrapping goodies to get a headstart on the December festivities and fun. And, as always, there are some practical everyday tags and tidbits too! :)

Here are a few sneaks of some of my DT creations:

I'll be back soon with the full reveal of my November Design Team Gallery! 

Happy Saturday all!

Suz

I'm Stargazing Tonight! Will You Be? | Cocoa Daisy Kits

Hi all! Hope you had a great Halloween! Ours was rainy and windy, but thankfully, the rain cleared up about 15 minutes before we made our trek around the neighborhood.

The cousins enjoyed there time together racing to each house for treats. Cousin B kept trying to hide from the homeowners and pop out ninja style for an impressive entrance! Was kinda funny how he went about it. 

At this particular house, he called out to us, "One minute!! There's A TON of stuff to choose from!" One serious LOL moment for us rents hanging back street side. 

As far a s pumpkin carving goes? Ummm yeah...that. I actually bought a pumpkin yesterday and it still sits patiently, waiting for us to work some magic on it. Perhaps in time for Thanksgiving me thinks! ;)

So, on to Stargazing? Come join in on the Fall Crop over at Cocoa Daisy Kits tonight! It is sure to be a bunch of fun!! It's a huge online crop, with lots of scrappy chatter, challenges, giveaways, tips and tricks (or creative treats!) Would love to see you there! The crop runs all weekend long, so if you already have plans tonight, there is always tomorrow and Sunday! :)

 Click here for more info: Cocoa Daisy Kits Fall 2013 Crop

Happy November to you all!

Card Making with Pink Paislee's Hey Kid Collection

hiya! Thought I'd share some fun cards I created today using the Pink Paislee Hey Kid collection; highlighting the canvas stickers and ephemera pack.

Mick celebrated his birthday recently, so I created this card for him using a clustering of the canvas stickers. 

And another birthday card for a dear friend who is turning 45 next month.

And this one is for my best friend who's birthday is next week.

I plan to add a gift certificate to this card. ;)

 This one was for a friend of mine who celebrated his birthday last week and who actually does have a mustache! ;) 

And this one is for one of my sons, for when he accomplishes a big or little goal and I want him to know how proud I am of him. I placed the vellum stars from the ephemera pack in front of and behind the vellum journaling card for added depth.

If you haven't noticed, I really adore this line! I love that it has bold graphics and lines with touches of pastels and femininity. It's a rockstar collection in my book!

Have you gotten your scrappy hands on any of this collection yet? If not, Come On Get Crafty can help you out. :) Here is the link to the collection in the COGC shop: Pink Paislee Hey Kid Collection

Happy Wednesday!

Elle's Studio October Kit Designs

Hi there! Happy Monday! Today I am back sharing the rest of my Design Team creations for Elle's Studio.

A quick and easy little treat bag-I simply stitched a bit on the hexagon tag and pop-dotted the TRick or Trick circle tag as well as cut into two parts the Happy Halloween sentiment tag and adhered to a chalkboard sticker.

Be sure to head on over to Elle's Studio and check out the Design Team Gallery for other ways to use October's kit by fellow design team members here: 

Elle's Studio Design Team Gallery

Elle's Studio October Kit | I Love Fall Candy

Hi there! Back sharing with you a layout I created with Elle's Studio October Exclusive Kit! Really loved the colors of this kit as it inspired me to get into the fall spirit of things; including the annual traditional purchase of Autumn Mix candy! Anyone else love to pair it with roasted peanuts like I do? (The best! Perfect mix of sweet and salty; like a Salted Nut Roll). Here is a layout i created documenting this traditional mini event.

****Kits are on sale for $9.99 until midnight tonight (PST) and then the price increases to $11.99.

Be sure to check out the new layout kits as well as the awesome coordinating cut files (another new and great addition to the Elle's Studio shop!) 

>>>>>>>>For more inspiration and ideas, head over to the Design Team gallery here.<<<<<<<

Elle's Studio | October Kits

Hi all! Stopping in to remind you that Elle's Studio exclusive kits are on sale live starting at 8AM PST/10CST/11EST today!

All of Elle's newest collections are available for sale; Peneope, Noel, and 2014

as well as the Exclusive October Kits!

And here is a sneak of one of my projects that will be posted in the Designer's Gallery that will also go live at 8AMPST and 10AMCST.

Be sure to head on over, grab your kit/s and supplies and check out Elle's latest addition; CUT FILES!!

(*Yes, you did read that right. Cut files! Super excited about that little gem of an addition).

Be back later with a post of my October Design Team gallery creations.

Happy shopping and happy Thursday all!

Suz

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY With @ComeOnGetCrafty | Blog Hop | Giveaway!

This:

is happening...NOW!



Hi All! Happy Saturday AND Happy World Card Making Day! :)
So happy to have you join us in our little blog hop to celebrate this fun and crafty holiday!!


Here is the blog roll:
                                                                         Adrienne

                            YOU ARE HERE >>>>>>>> Suz <<<<<<<<<<<

Melissa

Jennifer

Kimberly

Come On Get Crafty 

If you have been hopping along, you should have arrived here via the lovely and talented Adrienne
 here.

I love the new lines that are in the COGC shop! So many to choose from! 

For this card I used bits and pieces from Crate Paper @MaggieHolmes Flea Market collection as well as Crate Paper Close Knit and Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party. Love the little tidbits of layering, stitching, gold, vellum, etc. :)

So what kind of cards do you plan on creating on this special day? Any particular theme? Or a certain number goal? Share a comment below and be sure to follow @ComeOnGetCrafty and @SuzMannecke on Twitter and Instagram to see the latest COGC DT creations and upcoming news and sale info. 

>>>>>>>>>GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!

Here is what is up for grabs to one lucky winner:

One lucky winner (must comment on each blogger's blog and then post that you have visited all of the DT blog hop contributors' blogs on the Come On Get Crafty blog) will be drawn randomly and the winner's name will be announced on the COGC blog (here) on Monday, October 7! 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Next up is the uber talented and sweet Melissa here.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Happy World Card Making Day to all!

BBL!

                                   

Pink Paislee Hey Kid Collection | 3 Reasons To Smile

Hi All! I am here with you today to share with you some of the newest additions to the COGC shop; thePink Paislee Hey Kid collection.

When I first saw this collection in my recent DT happy mail, I may have been just a little bit giddy! I love the bold pops of color, the graphic lines, and the cutwork on some of the patterned papers!

Here are two items from the Pink Paislee Hey Kid collection that I am showcasing today:

The Red Rover patterned cutwork paper:

As well as the Pink Paislee Hey Kid Canvas Stickers:

And here is the layout I created with these fun products:

I never tire of a circle layout and this one I think is my favorite to date because of the cutouts and the bold graphic patterns and circle clusters! So many possibilities and near instant gratification in completing a layout that packs a big punch with a little amount of time spent. I simply placed some yellow cardstock behind the star cutwork, adhered my pictures behind the circle cutouts, added my titlework with the awesome woodgrain Thickers (now in the COGC) and added clusters of the canvas PP stickers, a sentiment, some mist, some machine stitching, and I was done! 

There is so much more to this collection as well as many new additions to the shop from other manufacturers! Be sure to check them out here and remember $50 in purchased ships free in the US! 

Happy Humpday y'all!