Guest Designer at Inkido~!

Good morning, everyone! I'm happy to share with you today one of the projects I have created as a guest designer for Inkido, a Swedish manufacturer who I was first introduced to nearly a year ago through C'est Magnifique when we featured some of their papers in a kit.

I have another canvas for you today (I'm once again back on my canvas kick) that I created using their Beautiful Memories collection. You all know how much I love my fussy cutting, and there are plenty of opportunities for doing so with this range!

"Sibs"

Another great photo of my boys on Easter. (Can you tell I haven't taken many pictures sense then?? Ha!) Again, another photo I wanted to keep in color and this collection perfectly complimented that preference. 

I of course started with some background work until the textures and colors were what I wanted. I had intended to do a step-by-step tutorial of this canvas but wasn't sure if any of you would be interested? If so, let me know and I'll remember to take photos all the way through :)...

I next did a bunch of fussy cutting from the "Beige Flowers" paper and allowed my fussy cut images to decide how the design would go on this canvas. I liked the idea of the flowers hanging from and around my photo.

As you can see, I also included some of the papers in my background, including images cut again from the "Beige Flowers" paper, as well as the "Beige Anemon" paper.

Finally, Inkido also carries a wide variety of stamps! I've used the "Collage Stamp: The Alphabet Collage" in a few different spots over my canvas.

Thank-you so much for letting me share this project with you! I will be back later next month with another Inkido creation :).

Have a wonderful day!

C'est Magnifique Kit Reveal #3!

**If you're here for my Housewarming GIVEAWAYS, please go--->HERE!! There are only 3 days left!!**

Good morning everyone :)!

As promised, I'm back today to share with you my last two projects using the beautiful July kit from C'est Magnifique!

"Sibs"

It is truly a rare thing for me to get a picture of my rowdiest child, Gunner, with his little sister. But when out visiting my mom a little while back, he decided to sit down with her in the grass. I managed to get only two shots before he got back up to go running about again, and if I hadn't had my camera on and ready, I would have missed this moment .
The July kit is nothing short of beautiful. It's perfect for delicate moments like this one; the beautiful reds and pinks, supported by rich green shades and just a hint of blue. Everything seems to just fall into place in harmony. And I love that even though I stuck to a fairly clean design, the rich patterns of the papers give my layout that more "full" look which I normally prefer.

I've used everything in the main kit on this one, except for a few things from my stash:
Texture Paste
Gesso
Twine
Prima Chalk Fluid Edger Pad "Old Rose"
Crafter's Workshop 6x6 Template
Doily

"You Make Me So Very Happy" Card

From the Embellishment Add-On:
My Mind's Eye: Be Happy Chipboard Elements
Pink Paislee: London Market: Collage Sheets

From My Stash:
texture paste

If you'd like to get ahold of this kit before it's gone, there are a few left in the store here! But you'll need to act fast as they will not last long! :)

Thanks to you all for taking the time out of your day to visit me...I truly do appreciate it...

See you soon~

C'est Magnifique July Kit Reveal #1

**If you are here for my Housewarming GIVEAWAYS, please go--->HERE!!**

Good morning :) I'm super excited because today I get to share with you my first layout using the uber-gorgeous July kit from C'est Magnifique!! When I first laid eyes on this kit, I knew in an instant it was my favorite kit released to date! So many things appealed...the fussy cutting opportunities, the colors, the abundance of flowers, the feminine trims....ahhhh, pure scrappy heaven...

But don't take my word for it! Check it out for yourself! The kit has been partially revealed, and you can pick up paper packs, add-ons, and individual items in the store here. If you want to be guaranteed you receive a kit monthly from C'est Magnifique, see how to join here!

Here is my first project, which is being featured at the C'est Magnifique blog today :)...

"Lovely Eyes"

This is my sweet baby girl, eating grass and smiling deviously as she knows she's not supposed to be doing so! Typical...lol.

Here's a peek at what's been revealed so far of the kit, featuring papers from Inkido (Sweden) and Teresa Collins...

So get on over to C'est Magnifique today to reserve one of these kits for yourself!

Hope you all have a beautiful weekend! See you soon...