Hello there, Handsome

I had a little while to myself this afternoon and I decided it had been too long since I had done a scrapbooking challenge. Frosted Designs has a Polka Dot challenge, and then I headed over to Sketch-N-Scrap and found a sketch that I wanted to play along with this month. Sketch #49....

I instantly loved it! And here is the page I created:

 Since I created an 8.5 x 11 page, I only used 2 photos.

A closer look:

Click here for the link to Sketch N' Scrap if you want to play along this month. To play along with the Frosted Designs Polka Dot challenge, click here. You have until January 30th to get your layouts in for some pretty fabulous prizes!

Supplies used: Paper: Bo Bunny & MME, Scalloped edge punch, Star punch, Wood grain washi tape, Zig pen, Silhouette files.

Pinterest inspired quote

I saw this quote that on Pinterest quite a while ago, and knew I wanted to create something like it for myself one day.

Since I am loving the DCWV Vintage Collector stuff this month, I thought I would use that and here is my take on this quote:

I used a square frame I bought at JoAnn's and covered the sides with the Vintage washi tape. The top and bottom are covered in the fabric paper. The background is also fabric paper. The quote I found on the Silhouette store and I just played with it a little bit to make it fit the space I had. The quote letters are made from papers from the Vintage Collector stack. I love having this little reminder in my craft room to "Be the Good". Hope that you are inspired to take something you like and make it your own!

Vintage Collector Cards!

As promised, I wanted to show you some cards using the new DCWV Vintage Collector stack and coordinating embellishments! There are so many fun things with this collection that the possibilities for crafty creations are endless! Here are a few of my favorite cards:

 I used a Vintage chipboard frame and the "HI" from the alphabet cut outs in the 4x6 stack. I also added that cute chipboard typewriter! One of my favorite chipboard pieces in this set! So fun, right?

 Here is another card using a typewriter that I fussy cut from one of the patterned papers. I added some chevron washi tape and a strip of paper from the collection too. And I absolutely love the acetate overlay hearts! I am almost out of those and need to get some more! The sentiment is one that I created just for my best friend. :)

For this card, I used one of the embossed kraft cards that is in this collection. So pretty! I used a doily for the background and then added a Vintage chipboard frame and some little embellishments. The LOVE word is a cut out from the 4x6 stack, there is another acetate overlay heart and a Vintage brad. I can't wait to give this to my hubby for Valentines Day!

 This card was easy and fun! The card already comes with the hearts printed on it and so I just embellished it! I stitched on some, added me and my hubby's initials, an arrow, a stitched heart and the sentiment. Loving how this turned out!

This card also already came with the chevron background! I just cut out a word from the Vintage note cards, added a cute chipboard button, and other embellishments and ta da! A fun thank you card in just a few minutes!

Okay... And I know this is not a card, but I still wanted to share this clothespin that I made for my best friend to go with the card from earlier. 

I don't know if you can see it or not, but that brad is a little typewriter! I love it! I covered a 4.5" clothespin that I bought at Michaels with some of the Vintage Collector fabric paper. I printed out my sentiment, added the typewriter brad and some twine. I finished it off with a picture of us from a cruise we went on. What a fun time we had together!

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope that you are inspired today to create some crafty projects of your own!

Vintage Wall Hanging

Today I wanted to show you this fun wall hanging I made using the Vintage Collector collection by DCWV. This whole month I am showcasing projects using these papers and embellishments!

 I used some 4x4 inch framed canvas boards and created a fun wall hanging for my daughter's room. I cut the Vintage Collector brown fabric paper slightly smaller than each frame and used pinking shears to cut the edges. I then cut out some simple shapes using my Silhouette and the pink and aqua fabric papers. Since they already have adhesive on the back, I just stuck them on to the brown fabric. I then added a few coordinating words to each shape (Also from the Vintage Collector collection). To finish it off, I stapled some ribbon down the back and used a key ring to hang it from. It didn't take me very long and my daughter loves it! It goes with her room so well which is mint green, pink and full of butterflies! :)

I will be back soon with some more Vintage Collector cards that I can't wait to show you!

More Vintage Collector inspiration!

I am so excited to be the guest blogger on the DCWV blog today!! I am featuring more inspiration using the Vintage collector stack! You can see my layouts by clicking here and it will take you straight to the DCWV blog. Here are a few teaser pictures of what you will see!

Vintage Collector... my new favorite!

I am so excited to introduce you to the new Vintage Collector stack and embellishments! This is such an exciting thing for DCWV! There are over 40 coordinating items from cards to embellishments to albums and fabric paper. 

I made a card and a layout to introduce you to this new collection!

First up is my "Owl will always love you" card:

 I used a Vintage Collector card base, added the owl note card (which I cut up into 3 pieces), added some of the fabulous chevron washi tape, and finished it off with a stitch heart. 

Next is my layout featuring my cute kiddos!

The background is made with the Vintage Collector stack. I stitched around the edges for some added texture. The "Family" and "Give Love" sayings are also cutouts from the stack! I just love the chalkboard look! The camera and buttons are chipboard pop ups and are such a great quality!

I love that everything coordinates so nicely together and the colors are just gorgeous! You are going to love this new set. It is in Michael's stores now. To see more of this collection, you can also view the video here.

I will be back with more Vintage Collector projects this month! Thanks for stopping by!