Full Reveal Front Porch Kit "Gather Together"

Today is the day the full kit is revealed!! Here's a photo of the complete kit. The kit will be available for pick up and/or shipment on Thursday, 10/29. If you would like to pre-order, you can do so at the Little Blue House, by phone (817) 431-7930, or order online at www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com. 

And here are my projects that I was so inspired to create!

First is my pie pan wall hanging. I spray painted the pan a light aqua color and then layered  the inside of the pan with papers and diecuts. For the outer paper edge, I cut a large doily using my Silhouette and wrapped it on the outer edge of my pan. I popped up my title and diecuts in the center of the pan, then adhered some beads to the leaves.

 Next is my little owl. I used the dish cloth from the kit attaching yarn for the legs. I cut the wings from the blue burlap and then stiffened them with fabric stiffener before attaching them the owl.

This is my single page layout using the gorgeous paper by Simple Stories. I cut the crossed arrows using my Silhouette Cameo as well as the title. I used the round center of the page on a previous project (the center of the pie tin wall hanging) so I simply backed the page with the blue woodgrain piece and started layering. I heat embossed the chipboard branches with gold embossing powder, then layered the owl on top if it.

Next up is my treat bag that I filled with yummy candies for my daughter! I made a little paper weave for the front of my bag, then used the packaging from the diecut pieces in the kit to make a little shaker tag to hang off of the front.

Here is a card that I made by fussy cutting the truck from one of the journal cards from one of the pieces of patterned paper. I had a small scrap of blue burlap leftover so I layered it under the truck for more interest and texture.

Last project is my two page layout featuring photos from Thanksgiving. I love the tiny fork and spoon included in the kit. It was fun to use on my layout!

And you can check out the rest of the design team projects here!

LBH Blog - http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/
Tracy- http://www.misstracycreates.com/
Susan L- http://www.susiestampalot.com/
Lynette- http://netteart.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/
Susan T- http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://noidlehandshere.blogspot.com/

 

Have fun creating!! :)

Third and Final Sneak - Front Porch Kit - "Gather Together"

Tomorrow is the big reveal and you will be able to purchase this fabulous kit from The Little Blue House!!

Here's my last sneak peek!

And you can check out the rest of the design team sneaks here!

LBH Blog - http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/
Tracy- http://www.misstracycreates.com/
Susan L- http://www.susiestampalot.com/
Lynette- http://netteart.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/
Susan T- http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://noidlehandshere.blogspot.com/

Check back tomorrow for the big reveal!!

Sneal Peek #2 - Front Porch Kit - "Gather Together"

You are gonna love this kit from The Little Blue House so much!! It is perfect your fall/family/Thanksgiving/home projects. And it has such a fun special surface to work with that has so many possibilities!!

Here's my second sneak

Go check out the rest of the design team sneaks here! I know they will inspire you to get this kit!

LBH Blog - http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/
Tracy- http://www.misstracycreates.com/
Susan L- http://www.susiestampalot.com/
Lynette- http://netteart.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/
Susan T- http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://noidlehandshere.blogspot.com/

One more sneak peek tomorrow...and then the big reveal!!

Sneak #1 - Front Porch Kit "Gather Together"

 

I am so excited to be working with the new kit available from The Little Blue House called Gather Together.  It is a mix of gorgeous papers from Simple Stories and Pebbles with the usual mix of fun and unusual products that get your creative juices flowing! It will be available to buy on Thursday!!

Here is my first sneak

You can check out the rest of the design team sneaks here

LBH Blog - http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/
Tracy- http://www.misstracycreates.com/
Susan L- http://www.susiestampalot.com/
Lynette- http://netteart.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/
Susan T- http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://noidlehandshere.blogspot.com/

Check back tomorrow for my next sneak peek!!

Quick Fall project made for The Little Blue House Blog

I made this really quick cute treat bag made for the "After Dark" Crate Paper Collection - perfect for some fall yummies!

 

I simply stamped my sentiment with letter stamps between the gold glitter stripes which were already on the bag. I cut some leaves using my Silhouette Cameo and Crate Paper and then spritzed the leaves with fall colored spray mists. Spraying the mists caused the leaves to curl up when dried - making them look like real fallen leaves - so I used a tiny pop dot in the center of each leaf to attach to the bag, leaving the curls in them to give texture to my treat bag. I adhered some ribbon at the top and bottom of the bag to frame my title.

Quick, easy and a fun way to share some treats with someone you love!

Check out this and other fun fall projects on The Little Blue House blog here that will be going on all month long!

The Little Blue House Media Team Projects - Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Confetti

Maggie Holmes / Crate Paper collections are some of my favorite styles of paper supplies with which to work. I love the colors and the way everything is layered with a touch of metallic gold added for a pop of brightness! Here is a list of the products I used on my projects

Confetti Faux Leather Bows - Maggie Holmes 

Confetti Embellished Pockets - Maggie Holmes 

 Snapshot Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes

Fete Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes 

Hooray Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes 

Occasion Gold Foil Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes

 Gala Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes

 Jubilee Paper - Confetti - Maggie Holmes

Sequins

Spray Mist

Silhouette Cameo

Ribbon

Check out these projects and the rest of the media team creations on The Little Blue House blog.

Design Team Projects for May Birds of a Feather Kit

Here are my projects made for the May Birds of a Feather Kit design team

Make sure you order your kit before they are all gone - there's only 3 left!!

Front Porch Kit Full Reveal "Happy Home"

Today is full reveal day for The Little Blue House's Front Porch Kit called "Happy Home" ! This kit is bursting with color and all things happy, with a mix of wood accents, fun fibers & fabrics, great printed papers & embellies too! You will also enjoy the special surface in this kit...It is a shadowbox from Maya Road! Perfect for your favorite family photos. Another BONUS with this kit is it includes a custom-designed, exclusive stamp set from Reverse Confetti.

Here the projects I made with the kit - first is a layout of a photo of my kids. I absolutely love this picture of the the three of them - they were all home and hanging together in my bed talking and visiting and it brings back memories of them when they were little and we'd spend the morning in bed watching tv in my bedroom. They are truly my blessings!!

Next is a two page layout featuring photos from a band trip we took with my youngest daughter a few years ago. It was hands down one of the best trips I've even taken and I was lucky enough to have my older daughter and mother come along too. I chose all the red white and blue pieces of the kit for my layout. The journal stickers in the kit were perfect for labeling each photo with a bit of journaling.

Here is another layout and it features a couple of photos of my son and daughter being silly together. They have such a special bond and I love capturing those moments of them. I used the polka dot house stamp to create the background on the white cardstock and fussy cut the flowers from one of the patterned pieces of paper from the kit. I layered everything on top of a strip of the burlap for added texture and dimension.

 

Next is a card that I made by layering paper scraps and a diecut bird that I cut using my Silhouette. I love that fat twine piece included in the kit perfect for a bird to perch on!

Last is my shadowbox project - again featuring my kids. I had a great time creating with this kit and traveling down memory lane remembering fun memories of family time together. Being an empty nester this is what scrapbooking is all about for me - having my fondest memories documented for me to pull out enjoy whenever I need a pick me up from missing the kids.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the projects I created with this gorgeous kit. Even after making all of these projects - I still have tons of product left to capture more memories! Hurry now and order your kit today before they fly out of The Little Blue House -

 You can order online or come by the LBH to place your order. 

There are "No Strings" attached with the Front Porch Kits and no contract or monthly commitment is required. When you purchase your kit you will also receive a BluePrint Guide.
This Guide will include step-by-step instructions on how to create several layouts and other unique projects from your kit.

 

 Make sure you check out the rest of the Design Team projects - you will be so inspired!

Rhonda Merry

Susan Liles

Lynette Chiles

DeeDee Roe

Cat & Nat 

Tracy Pounds

 

Have a fabulous day creating!!

Sneak Peek #3 Front Porch Kit "Happy Home"

Here's the last sneak before the full reveal tomorrow!!

Make sure you check out the rest of the team's sneaks and then leave a comment on The Little Blue House blogpost and you could win this fabulous kit!!

Rhonda Merry

Susan Liles

Lynette Chiles

DeeDee Roe

Cat & Nat 

Tracy Pounds

 

Don't forget 

There are "No Strings" attached with our Front Porch Kits and no contract or monthly commitment is required. When you purchase your kit you will also receive a BluePrint Guide.

Sneak Peek #2 Front Porch Kit "Happy Home"

Here is my #2 Sneak Peek from the newest kit available from The Little Blue House called "Happy Home". It's a beautiful kit filled with fabulous goodies!

Make sure you check out the rest of the team's sneaks and then leave a comment on The Little Blue House blogpost and you could win this fabulous kit!!

Rhonda Merry

Susan Liles

Lynette Chiles

DeeDee Roe

Cat & Nat 

Tracy Pounds

Don't forget 

There are "No Strings" attached with our Front Porch Kits and no contract or monthly commitment is required. When you purchase your kit you will also receive a BluePrint Guide.

Sneak Peek #1 Front Porch Kit "Happy Home"

Here is my first sneak peek of the fabulous jam packed kit filled with homey goodness!! I'll have two more in the next two days and then the full reveal on the 25th.

Make sure you check out the rest of the team's sneaks and then leave a comment on The Little Blue House blogpost and you could win this fabulous kit!!

Rhonda Merry

Susan Liles

Lynette Chiles

DeeDee Roe

Cat & Nat 

Tracy Pounds

 

Don't forget 

There are "No Strings" attached with our Front Porch Kits and no contract or monthly commitment is required. When you purchase your kit you will also receive a BluePrint Guide.

The Little Blue House Review - Crate Paper "Craft Market"

I have been a huge fan of Crate Paper products for a long long time so I was thrilled when I received some beautiful goodies from their new line "Craft Market" to create with from The Little Blue House! The colors of this line include teal, pink and GOLD - one of my favorite color palettes to use right now. The fun mix of embellishments - from the puffy gold stickers, the accent stickers, to the wood veneer pieces - are perfect for my style of creating layers on my layouts.

I used a couple of the journal cards cut from the "Project Glitter Paper" piece to start my layering, then after deciding where I wanted my photo to be I added the additional textures.

 I used some of the stickers flat and then used pop dots to give some of them dimension. I bunched up some gold thread and layered it under one of the popped up stickers.

I used the puffy stickers as accents on the flat stickers - the hearts on the bicycle tires and on the center of the camera.

The large wood veneer ampersand added just the right pop of color to my title to catch the eye and lead right to the photo

which is where I think the most important part of my layout is. That's me with my younger daughter!! This line of paper crafting goodies makes my very happy!! :)

Here's a list of supplies I used 

Craft Market Sparkle Glitter Paper

Craft Market Project Glitter Paper

Craft Market Accent Stickers

Craft Market Painted Wood Veneers

Craft Market Puffy Gold Stickers

American Crafts DIY Shop Gold Straw

You can order all of these and so much more from The Little Blue House online store! And you can check out some of the other projects made with this line on The Little Blue House Blog.

I hope you have a fabulous and creative day!!

Hugs, Valerie