Project Life | November 4-10.2013

Hi all! Today I am sharing you my PL spread from last week; November 4-10.2013. This week showcases a school field trip to Laura Ingalls Wilder's homesite and farm, a really fun restaurant where the servers playfully prank patrons and you can write all over the floor with Sharpie pens, marching band banquet, nature walk, fall cabin clean up and more.

I began my PL spread by gathering a collection of COGC shop goodies: wood veneers, alpha and border stickers, patterned papers, and paperclips. I  added them to a collection of journaling cards and tags that I  had in my stash (Cocoa Daisy, Elle's Studio, Chic Tags are all represented here). I was really happy with my end result as the COGC shop goodies paired really nicely with all of these manufacturers! Just a nice reminder to not be afraid to mix and match lines and products. :)

***For the left side of my spread I used Becky Higgins Project Life Page Protector Design G and Design B for the right side.***

COME ON GET CRAFTY SHOP ITEMS USED: Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Flea Market Tag Sale Patterned Paper, Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Flea Market Border Stickers, Crate Paper Close Knit Wood Veneer Shapes, Pink Paislee Hey Kid Double Dutch Patterned Paper, Pink Paislee Hey Kid 12 x 12 Element Stickers, Pink Paislee Hey Kid Marco Polo Patterned Paper,Webster's Pages camera and arrow paperclips, Pebbles Phrase Stickers

 Before I go, I wanted to share with you that there are some great grab bags for sale in the COGC shop  

while supplies last! These grab bags would make perfect stocking stuffers for those of you who want a jump start on your holiday shopping! :)

COGC has speedy shipping and competitive shipping rates too:

 Let COGC help you check a few things off of your holiday shopping list! You can get started here: COGC SHOP

Happy Tuesday y'all!! 

 

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