Sophia 2 Page Layout

Happy Weekend!  This was supposed to go live yesterday but I forgot to change the time so that did not happen--it's been so crazy that I would forget a lot of things if I did not have post it notes stuck everywhere! LOL
So today's layout is made using the Sophia Workshop from CTMH--I just love these papers.

I think this one will be perfect to showcase my sister's two girls.

Now for a few detail shots

I clear heat embossed the solid stripe of paper at the bottom and inked everything in sight.  I used a couple of the ribbon flowers that are in the pink ribbon assortment.

Here is my journal spot where I used a few more of those ribbon flowers and I also clear embossed the lines to write on--the focus will be on you note but at least the lines will be straight!

Here you can see where I used some green polka dot ribbon as a photo corner.  I also write the picture size in the middle of the matte so I can add pictures later.

Here is a close up of how the clear embossing really adds to a solid sheet of paper.  Looks similar to the UV printing that is so popular on today's pages.
I did not add a title cause I am still toying with a few.  You could use this layout for a mother/daughter, daughter, Easter, baby shower, birth of a new baby girl, just to name a few!
Hope you enjoyed the layout!
Make it a great one-

Much Happiness

It's Thursday and but can the weekend not get her soon enough! What a week!
I have a great simple card for you today

I used the Sophia WOTG kit for all the papers, Kanji sentiments for the stamps from CTMH, pearls are from Michaels and they come in long strips so makes it fast and easy to apply.  The organza flower was white--I used my glimmer mists to change the color and of course I inked all my edges!
I have a double page layout to share with you on Friday so make sure to check it out!
Make it a great one!

Good day all!  Todays card is made using the Workshop on the go from CTMH for this month called Sophia.  This kit is essential for anyone that has daughters, mothers, neices, granddaughters, sisters, oh heck anyone really!  

I used a standard size card, an edge punch, some seam binind from Joann's and a die and edge stamp from PTI.

Once I used the sentiment and birdcage stamp from the CTMH kit I sent it through my xyron unside down and added micro beads to the while die cut--no gems stones needed but plenty of bling to be had!

I used some scraps to finish off the inside--just a little something something!
Hope you have a great day

Simple Birthday Card.....

Hello everyone--hope y'all are well.  This week I have a sales meeting so not a lot of time but have projects from now till the end of the week, including a two page layout!!!
Today I have a super simple card-

Some simple patter paper, a fun ribbon, a great fonted stamp, and a little bling you have a fast and simple card.

I just love the simple bling!

Since the card is so long I thought the top half needed a little bit of something so these simple knots did just the trick!
Make sure to come back on Wednesday for a very cute card (if I say so myself!)
Make it a great one-

Pink By Design: Design Team Day

It's that time again for the Pink By Design Sentiment team to give y'all some great ideas.  Check out the Pink Cricut for all the wonderful projects.  Tonight, Friday April 1 there is also a Ustream event--make sure to check it out--you will get to see all the new AMAZING stamps!!!

Here is my project

My tag was cut with the cricut, inked around the edges, seam tape for the tie.  I used the treasure chest stamp and embossed it on kraft with bronze powder and colored in the areas with my CTMH markers.



For my sentiment I stamped it on a light khaki color and then used a lighter to burn the edges--making it feel a bit old world and swashbuckling like! 

I love these two sets--one shaped and one sentiment and they have started baking a whole lot of fun ideas in my crazy brain.

Make it a great one-



Last day and a card

Tonight is my last night overseas--my suitcases are packed and super heavy (it's going to cost me!)
Here is a card I made before I left

My sister's birthday is next week and I made this little number for her.  Simple Clean yet pretty and cute--and a little bling goes a long way when places in just the right place!!

Stamp is from CTMH and the paper is from a bit from my scrap bucket and my handy fiskers punch comes in handy again.



Trying it out---not sure it worked

Greetings from Barcelona Spain.  Weather here is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I went to the Picasso museum and had to wait in line for over an hour!  It was crazy busy but soooo worth it. 
OK so I thought I would test out my theory that heat embossing works on every project-esp if the clear  powder is used.  I used some My Minds Eye paper and some Doodlebug Ribbon, my spellbinders and of course some CTMH stamps!

I have to say the flash has helped out the embossing but I sort of like the results. 

A close up of my home made ribbon embellishment.  My tiny stapler from Tim Holtz and a few sticky dots work wonders!

I finished off the inside with a bit of paper and inked edges.

I had to make the envelope nice as well--here I used a fiskers edge punch and some ink.  Nothing fancy just enough to make it pretty!
See ya back here on Wednesday--I will be in London and packing to return home but I made a project before I left so not to leave  you all high and dry.  LOL. 
Make it a great one