Front Porch Kit Sneak Peek #2.....

Here is my next sneak peek of the new Front Porch Kit that will be available on the 20th - this Tuesday on (and at!) The Little Blue House.

You can check out the rest of the amazingly talented FPK Design Team sneak peeks too

 

Susan Liles
Rhonda Merry

Valerie Bishop
DeeDee Roe
Lynette Chiles
Tracy Pounds

 

You can preorder your kit now!! Just go here to the Little Blue House website.

Just one more sneak of the product kit board!!

Check back again for the last sneak peek before the full reveal!!

 

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!! :)

 

Front Porch Kit Sneak Peek #1.....

It's that time again - a fabulous new Front Porch Kit available through The Little Blue House is launching it's newest kit!! What is a Front Porch Kit?? I'm quoting the owner (and I heartily concur) it is:

a unique kit that is a wonderful blend of fabulous papers, fun embellies,tons of textiles and charming, one-of-a-kind treasures! It is a kit full of creative possibilities! Also included this month is a set of cut files!!
It features a colorful palette, perfect for creating unique projects and preserving your memories! There are "No Strings" attached with our kits and no contract or monthly commitment is required. 

 

Here is the first Sneak Peek that I have...

The arrows are stamped on my layout using one of the fabulous stamps from the exclusive stamp set by Reverse Confetti included in the kit .

You can check out the blog here to see more sneaks and to preorder if you'd like to.

Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek from me!!

Elle's Studio May 2014 Kit Reveal...

I can't believe it's already that time again to have the Elle's Studio May 2014 Kit Reveal.....and there are so many exciting exclusives this month!! Not only is there a May Limited Edition - Exclusive Tags kit with coordinating  stamps, wood veneers, and cut files....

But there is the Limited Edition Patriotic set with coordinating stamp and wood veneers also!!

Here are the projects that I made using these inspiring products!!

My first layout features products from the Elle's Studio May 2014 Main kit and coordinating wood veneer pieces. I also used patterned papers from the Love You More Collection.

My next layout features one of the cut files - the scalloped edge border piece. I enlarged and duplicated the border, cut out several and then sewed them across the base piece of patterned paper on my layout. For a couple of the embellishments that surround my photos, I heat embossed a piece of the wooden veneer with gold glitter embossing powder and stamped the sentiment with pink ink using one of the stamps from the exclusive stamp set.

I was in a card making mood this month, and my first card features one of the tags from the May kit. I used a scalloped edge card base, wrapped silver floss around the "petals" and then layered the corner rounded tag on top. I made the little pinwheel as an accent piece to give some dimension to my card. I sprinkled a few enamel dots around and my card was done! This came together so quickly!

For my last three cards, I used products from the Patriotic kit and matching wood veneer pieces and stamp set. On the top card, I first stamped some stars in opposite corners of my base then layered one of the transparency pieces on top of navy cardstock and layered a wood veneer piece on top of that. For the second card, I used the light blue star packaging that the wood veneer pieces came in as the base to my card, then layered a tag matted with cardstock on top and wood veneer stars on top of that. The last card features another journal tag, transparency piece and wood veneer stars.

There is so much goodness this month!! Here are the links where you can purchase all of it!

All new items: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/ExclusiveNew/

May kit: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Elle-s-Studio-May-2014-Kit.html
Bloom Wood: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Bloom-Wood-Veneers.html
On This Day Stamp: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/On-This-Day-Exclusive-Stamp.html
May Cut Files: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/May-Digital-Cut-File.html
Patriotic Journaling Tags: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Patriotic-Journaling-Tags...
Patriotic Stamp: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Patriotic-Exclusive-Stamp.html
Patriotic Wood: http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Patriotic-Wood-Veneers.html

Don't forget to check out the Elle's Studio Design Team Gallery for some inspiring work using these kits!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Celebrating NSD with Elle's Studio - a SALE and a Layout!!

Elle's Studio is celebrating National Scrapbook Day with inspiration and giveaways on the blog and a huge sale in the store all weekend long!!

And here's a layout that I made especially for the day using most everything from the Everyday Moments Collection and the Love you More Collection by Elle's Studio with a few bits and pieces from the April 2014 Limited Edition Kit (it's still available in limited quantities!!)

I used one of the stamps from the Love you More stamp set to make the arrow frame around the edge of my layout. Here's a complete list of products used with links

 

Everyday Moments Paper Collection Pack - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Everyday-Moments-Paper-Collection-Pack.html

Everyday Moments Wood Veneers - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Everyday-Moments-Wood-Veneers.html
Everyday Moments Bits and Pieces - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Everyday-Moments-Bits-and-Pieces.html
Everyday Moments Journaling Tags - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Everyday-Moments-Journaling-Tags.html
Love You More Bits and Pieces - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Love-You-More-Bits-and-Pieces.html
Love you More Stamp Set - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Love-You-More-Stamp.html
Elle's Studio April 2014 Kit - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Elle-s-Studio-April-2014-Kit.html
Letters and Numbers Stickers Teal - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Letter-and-Number-Stickers-Teal.html

 

And here's the link to the awesome sale items in the store -

http://www.shopellesstudio.com/springsale/

 

Thanks so much for stopping by !! Happy National Scrapbooking Day!! :)

 

 

Elle's Studio 4/17 Sketch Challenge

 

Check out today's sketch over on the Elle's Studio Blog here!!

For a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Elle's Studio Shop create a project inspired by this sketch, upload it to our Member Gallery and post a link on the Elle's Studio Blogpost. A random winner will be selected and announced with next week’s sketch. Here's my take on the sketch

I used the Love You More Collection by Elle's Studio!

 

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a wonderful day!!

 

 

 

Elle's Studio April Kit Reveal!!!

Today is the day that Elle's Studio April kit is revealed for purchase and this month there are 2 extra exclusive goody sets you can buy - a coordinating wood veneer set and a stamp set!! And of course, there is a set of cut files that are oh so fabulous!! And don't forget, if you purchase the kit today before midnight, you will get it at the reduced price of $9.99. After midnight the prices goes up to $11.99!!

Here are all the links you need to purchase these awesome goodies!!
Kit:   http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Elle-s-Studio-April-2014-Kit.html
Wood Veneer -  http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Happy-Day-Wood-Veneers.html
Stamp Set - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/Noteworthy-Exclusive-Stamp.html
Cut Files - http://www.shopellesstudio.com/April-Digital-Cut-File.html

Here are the projects that I made this month for the reveal:

My first layout features items from the Elle's Studio April 2014 limited edition kit. I used several of the tags to layer, a piece of the wood veneer as an accent under the photo, and one of the die cut files for the title. This layout includes a photo of my younger dd and one of her many selfies!!

For this layout I used several of the tags from the Everyday Moments Collection, as well as from the limited edition kits - the past as well as this months. I love that it is so easy to mix and match products from each month and also the collections. It keeps me from hoarding my goodies and helps me to use older stash with the new! I also used one of the stamps from April's Stamp set as an accent around my layout as well as a wood veneer piece. This layout has a photo of my older daughter and myself during a recent hike!

This last layout uses the Cameron Collection. I love to use papers from this collection with photos of my son! They are the perfect colors and designs for older males since it's not cartoony or young looking at all! I painted the base piece of patterned paper with a light layer of gesso to take away some of the brightness and to let the photo and embellishments pop. I used a couple of the April die cut files on this also.

Make sure you check out the Elle's Studio website to see all the other amazing ladies of the design team and their work with the new kit!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a wonderful day!! :)

Lovely layout.....

This is layout that I made for an online class that I recently took at Studio Calico that was called Color Studio. It was a class that took us through different color theories and how to use them on projects to accentuate the photo or convey certain feelings. This particular class was dealt with warm and cool colors. I tend to use cool colors (blue is my favorite color) so I used lots of different shades of blue to impart a summery light feel since the photo was taken in front of a beach mosaic located on a beach. This is one of the many photos I took of my younger daughter for her senior portraits. Since she is the only warm colored thing on my layout, her face really pops. The dark navy pieces help to break up all the lightness and form a triangle around my photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulously blessed day!! :)