CALI | Simple Stories

Nothing is more enjoyable than creating with paper - especially when the paper is full of color and you have a great picture to scrapbook!

This picture is of myself, nicole and jennie enjoying some time in Huntington Beach California a few weeks ago. It was so nice to catch up and enjoy the day -- we have other girls with us and they'll show up on another layout soon!

I used Simple Stories - Life Documented Collection 

 Here is a sketch if you'd like to play ;-) 

I AM | Simple Stories

Nothing says beautiful like this new I AM Collection from Simple Stories. It is really gorgeous in color, in patterns and so perfect for those " ABOUT ME " pages. You know that ones we make about once every century? YES! This paper collection is perfect for those pages about ourselves.

But I didn't use it for myself LOL I used it for my niece! Regardless it's perfect ;-)

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Here is a short video about the new I AM Collection

 - Tell your Local Scrapbook Store you NEED this! -

Project Reveals | Cocoa Daisy GDT

It was such a pleasure designing for Cocoa Daisy this month and being their guest for the month of February. I was given the Main Kit - Journal Entry and the Dear Diary Scrapbooking Add-On to play with. Both of these kits are filled with some awesome papers and tons of embellishments. I created 3 layouts and 2 cards and I still have tons of supplies to play with!

February 2015 Kit "Journal Entry"

Dear Diary Scrapbook Add On

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Here are my layouts for this month using the kits!

 

For more amazing projects for the Cocoa Daisy designers 

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Sneak Peeks | Cocoa Daisy GDT

I was asked to be a guest designer for the Cocoa Daisy Kit Club for the month of February and of course I couldn't refuse! I have been subscribing to the kits for the past few months, almost a year I think and love what they offer.

Here is a sneak peek of the February Kits - tons of options right?!

My Sneak peeks - using the Main Kit and the exclusive kit Dear Diary. I created 3 layouts and 2 cards and i still have tons left over to create more. This kit is jam packed with tons of stuff!

The full reveal is scheduled for Thursday January 28th (8pm-10pm EST) and designers currently have some sneak up in the forum so come visit!

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Geek is the New Chic | Jillibean Soup

How cute is my nephew with these Huge Glasses!? So Cute! I've scrapbooked this photo before but i couldn't help myself when i saw this diecut that says Geek is the new Chic! Perfect right?!
This layout is 8" by 11" and created for Jillibean Soup display at CHA. I really love creating this size layout. It's different and a page finishes quite easily.

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Spicy Social Soup / Taste of Texts, Bite Size Bits

Placemats: White Simple Circles 

Pea Pods (Diecuts): Spicy Social Soup

Coordinating Stickers: Spicy Social Soup

Enamel Stars: Black

Other:  Cardstock, Sewing Machine

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Best Day Ever | Jillibean Soup

Here is another cute card I created using Jillibean Soup Products ;-)

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Soup Staples III /Brick Wall, Quick Test, Brick Wall

Sugar Picks: Celebrate Resin Picks - Multi Colors

Corrugated Shapes: Corrugated People - Kraft

Mini Placemats: It Is What It Is 

Pea Pods (Diecuts): Spicy Social Soup

Coordinating Stickers: Spicy Social Soup

Other:  Twine, Cardstock, Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Color Shine Mist, Sewing Machine,

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#Friend | Jillibean Soup

I love cards! Don't You Love getting cards? I think know all we get are emails and facebook posts but perhaps we should start sending cards again? Don't You agree? When was the last time someone sent you a card? 

Supplies:

Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Soup Staples III / Blue Print, Read Me, Brick Wall, One Way Ticket, Graph It, Write Me A Note

Wooden Flags: Wood Flags

Sugar Picks: Swallowtail Resin Picks

Enamel Stars: Orange Yellow Black

Placemats: Circles Placemat - White
Other:  Twine, Cardstock

I Am Simply Me | Simple Stories

Sharing a layout I created for Simple Stories' display at CHA using the new Simple Stories I AM Collection.
This collection is filled with such beautiful colors; a little red, turquoise, black, yellow and touches of gold. For my layout i used mostly 3x4 journal cards from the collection, the 6x6 paper pad and also the Chipboard pieces. I had no Bits & Pieces but I made my own by cutting out some elements from the journal cards. It's really easy to do !

I wanted to add as many colors and papers as I possibly could on my page so i added several 3x4 cards or cut up 6x6 papers underneath each other for layers - I sewed a few of them for a little extra texture and because I love sewing on my pages.
Here is a little close up where i created my own " diecut " . I used the feather from a 3x4 card and cut it up to place it underneath a piece of chipboard.

for this next card I added the letter M from the " I AM " for my nieces initial M - for Marissa.

the last one I'll show you is a the gold heart. I Cut this up as well and added a pop dot under it to give it some dimensions.

as you can see it's so easy to add dimensions or little extras even if you only have a few 3x4 journal cards!

I hope you enjoyed my post today and I'm sure you'll enjoy creating with your Simple Stories I AM Collection - Make sure to tell your Local Scrapbook Store you NEED this collection ;-)

Supplies used:
Simple Stories I AM Collection
Snap Cards 4523 / Chipboard 4528 / 3x4 Journal Card Elements 4510 / 4x6 Horizontal Journaling Card Elements 4511 / Grateful 4508 / Thankful 4506 / 6x6 Paper Pad 4522 

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