Hippity Hoppity

If you've been following the Imaginisce blog this week, you will have already seen peeks of their brand new paper line, Hippity Hop.  In sourcing out photos for this line, I stumbled upon a package of Spring, 2011 photos of my girls playing in the rain.  I had forgotten all about them but what really amazed me was just how much they had grown in just a few short months.  WOW!  Check out these pages.

With those, I'll leave you with thoughts of spring and a wish for a wonderful day.  Thanks, as always, for stopping by.

Holiday Hairbands

Hairbands are not new on this blog so I won't get into alot of details on how they are made.  You can find other examples in the Hair Accessories label.  The hairbands I have to share today are suitable for the holidays.

Supplies:  Hairbands, i-Top, Medium Snap Daddies (Imaginisce), Ribbon (Michaels), Flowers (Imaginisce, Petaloo, Prima), Fabric & Pearls (Fabric Supply Store)

I really love that Imaginisce has created so many great tools and accessories that I am able to customize hair accessories for any occasion.

60 Minute Madness

As part of our assignments this month with Imaginisce, we were asked to create a project in 60 minutes or less.  If you have spent any time scrapbooking with me, you know that I usually take much longer than that to create something.  That being said, I love a good challenge so here it goes.  I created a fall themed gift bag.

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts (Imaginisce), Bag (Autumn Leaves), Envelope & Journaling Spot (Maya Roads), Emobssing Folder (Tim Holtz), Ribbon (Offray)

Of all the lines I've created with this year on the Imaginisce team, I think this one is my all time favourite of 2011.  It's called "Happy Harvest" and has the cutest little critters.

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If you look closely, you will see some embossed details on the lower half of the Maya Roads kraft envelope.  I really love the contrast of having the flap of the envelope smooth on top of the embossed lower half.  I included a little journaling spot so it's all set to address.  If you were really on a mission, I bet one could an assembly line of sorts and create several of these in the one hour time frame.

Make sure you check out all the other 60 minute projects posted today on the Imaginisce blog.  I hope we have inspired you to get your scrap on.

EDITED TO ADD:

Look for this project in the Fall, 2012 issue of Paper Creations Magazine.

Happy Thanks(give)ing

This week Imaginisce and Glue Arts have teamed up for a fantastic product pairing and both of their blogs are brimming with creativity and will be all week long.  As the title of today's post would suggest, I created a fall themed page using the adorable "Happy Harvest" line.

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts, i-Top (Imaginisce), Glue Glide Pro, U-Cut Foam (Glue Arts), Cardstock (Bazzill)

I used the i-Top 2.0 to create the mini brads you see in this photo.  I absolutely love the new version of the i-Top.  It is much smoother to operate and the new carriage designs makes it much easier to keep all the components in place while setting the brads.

If you look carefully behind the brads, you will see a piece of patterned paper that I raised using Glue Arts' U-Cut-It Foam.  This is the stongest and most sturdy foam I have ever worked with.  It comes in sheets and you simply cut it to size.  This simple square of patterned paper now has the strength of chipboard.  The rest of the page was adhered using the Glue Glider Pro. I have two of these on my desk at all times - one with the Perma Tac cartridge and the other with the Extreme Tac.

Be sure to visit both the Glue Arts and Imaginisce blogs every day this week for more from this great product pairing.  Did I mention there are prizes involved??

Have a wonderful day!

Bon Voyage

This summer my husband and I had the pleasure of two nights away on our anniversary.  We went to Bar Harbor, "one of the best places to visit in Maine and New England" as it reads on their website.  I can't say that I disagree, either.  It was absolutely beautiful there.  As luck would have it, Imaginisce released a travel themed line this season called "Bon Voyage" so you can bet I've got some Bar Harbor projects to share.

"Vacation"

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts, Stickers (Imaginisce), Buttons (Stampin' Up & Jenni Bowlin), Twine (The Twinery)

We spent an entire morning hiking up what is called the Beehive Trail in the Acadia National Park.  It was quite a workout with all the rock faces to climb and the heat of July but it was a wonderful morning.  To top it off, we hiked the Bowl trail that led straight to a lake in the middle of all the rock and vegetation.  You can bet we had a swim.  This photo was taken there.  I felt like I was sitting in an aquarium with all the little fish swimming around. 

"Travel the World"

Journaling Reads:  With your adventuresome spirit, I have no doubt we will one day travel the world.

"Destination Bar Harbor" Mini Album

Album (Maya Roads), Bling, Paper, Stickers, Die Cuts, Chipboard (Imaginisce), Letters (Basic Grey), Felt (Prima), Arrow (7 Gypsies)

All these wonderful flourishes are new releases from Imaginisce.  They are the newest addition to the i-rock line - iron on bling.  And because we all need a mini-iron to set them in place, Imaginisce has come to the rescue.

Isn't it adorable??

Here are some snapshots of the interior of the album.

For more Bon Voyage inspiration, be sure to visit the Imaginisce blog.

Thanks so much for visitng.

EDITED TO ADD:

Look for the "Travel the World" page in the Create: Embellish it Idea Book in July, 2012

Imaginisce Snag 'Em Stamps meet American Crafts Ink

We had a fun partnership this month with American Crafts Ink and Imaginisce's Snag 'Em stamps.  I can't imagine anyone has yet to discover the Snag 'Em stamps that accompany every paper line Imaginisce releases, but if you haven't make sure to take a run on over to the their website and take a peek.  These cute, inexpensive stamps come in six different images for each and every line. 

For this project, I chose to mix and match a couple of stamp sets:  Enchanted and the new Bon Voyage line with  Leaf and Chestnut American Crafts ink.  The result is a fun little matching game for my girls.  Take a peek.

I'm sure you can all guess why I chose to use the Enchanted stamps, me having three girls in the house and all.  The circle frame stamp from the Bon Voyage line made a great frame for my title.  I hand doodled a scallop edge around the stamp and then used my liquid pearls to create a dotted design around the perimeter.  Notice how dark and beautiful that Chestnut American Crafts ink is.

What makes this game a little different than others we have here at home is the binding ring.  Since they are round, I wanted to create a quick and easy way to clean up and store the game pieces.  The binding ring seemed like the perfect solution.

Here's the baby trying to get in on the action!

That's all I have for now but you can be sure to see more goodies from the Bon Voyage line real soon so please stop by again.  In the meantime, be sure to visit the Imaginisce blog for the next three days for more fun projects with this great product pairing.

Have a wonderful Monday!

School Days Album

Today is the official release of the "Geek is Chic" line by Imaginisce and I finally tackled a project that has been on my "to do" list for nearly three years - a School Days album.

This one is made with letter size file folders, the aforementioned school themed line and the Bind it All by Zutter.  Thanks to Cheryl for being so kind as to share her jumbo binding rings with me.

I used 8.5 file folders - one half of a folder for the cover (trying to keep bulk down here), two folders for pre-school and the remaining ones for Kindergarten and grades 1 - 5.  Any more than that, and it would be too bulky for the size of the coils. 

I also added a transparent sleeve for Report Cards.

On the front of each folder, I put a school portrait and the age level. Inside each folder is a place to house class pictures, a pocket for certificates, awards, etc. and information about the year.

The apple is a name card that was used in her classroom last year.  There are all kinds of little momentos and souveniers that can be added.

All that's left for me to do each year is add photos and fill in the inside of the folder.  I used the same general design for the interior of each of the folders.  There is room to add a class photo on the left side if I so choose, which I think I will.

If you would like to use my template, I have attached it here.  Use it as you wish to create your own personalized School Days album.

School Years Album Template

I think the signature part is going to among the most treasured parts of this album.

For more inspirational ideas using this unique collection, be sure to visit the Imaginisce blog every day this week.

Thanks so much for visitng.

Fit for a Princess

Take a cruise on over to the Imaginisce blog for all the details on the Princess & Knight Birthday Party we had at our house on the weekend.  My Imaginisce supplies were put to great use!!

DIY Sheer Blooms

**A few months ago, I shared this tutorial on the Imaginisce blog.  I thought I'd share it here in case any of you missed this one.**

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I have a new addiction. 

FLOWERS. 

But not just any flowers.  You see, these flowers are extra special.  Not because they soft and beautiful and polka dot and sheer.  They are extra special because I made them myself.  Grin.  I get extra excited over
things like that and I'm hoping that if you are reading right now you get that and are excited too.  So without further rambling, here they are:

Each bloom is made using 4 identical sheer, polka dot blooms found in the Fashion Fabric Flowers collections. 

Materials:

-4 identical sheer flowers per flower

-needle and coordinating thread

-i-Bond glue gun

-flower stamens, found at any local craft supply shop

Step One:

-fold one flower into quarters and put a stitch in the bottom to hold it together.

Step Two:

-fold a second flower into quarters and stitch it to the first flower.  Repeat this same sequence with each of the four flowers layering them beside and on top of one another until you have desired fullness.

Step Three:

-using i-bond tool, adhere flower stamens to the center of the flower. 

Here are just a few project ideas using these flowers:

The first one I made as a brooch for my CHA apron.  I simply added a badge Daddy to the back.

Here is the same flower used on a layout.

A small and a large bloom pair nicely to create this headband.

I used the white flower and the new badge/pin combo to make a broach that doubles as a hair accessory.



These flowers really are that simple to make and that versatile to use.  I can see me making many more of these and I hope I have inspired you to try them too.

Have a wonderful day!

Santa's Little Helper

It's release week again over on the Imaginisce blog and this time we are working with "Santa's Little Helper".  That means that it's Christmas in July again on Tailored Pages so pull up a chair, turn up the A/C and whistle a few bars of Jingle Bells before reading on. :) 

"Celebrate the Season" Mini Album

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts, Stickers, Chipboard, Flower, i-Rock & Glam Rocks (Imaginisce), Album (Punky Sprouts), Vintage Button (Maya Roads), Dangles (7 Gypsies)

I got creative with the i-rock templates and added all kinds of blinged out circles and swirls throughout the album and on the two layouts coming next.



"Decorating the Tree"

I used the i-Top tool to create brads to add some dimension to the die cut ornaments.

"Where is our Winter Wonderland?"

Last Christmas was the first in my memory where there was no snow.  The girls asked for scooters for Christmas and I never imagined they would get to test drive them anywhere besides the living room until spring.  They were absolutely delighted to go outside on Christmas Day and go for a ride.

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts, i-Rock & Glam Rocks (Imaginisce), Letter Stickers (My Little Shoebox), Twine (the Twinery)

Getting back to the business side of things, we partnered with My Little Shoebox this month and had the privilege of using their glittered and mini alphabet stickers.  I just love how versatile the Kraft mini letters are.

As I mentioned earlier, I had a great time adding swirls, circles and brackets to my work this month using the i-Rock stencils.  I especially like how this one turned out with the white on white. 

So there it is - the last of my Christmas projects for another year.  Thanks so much for visiting and please make sure you pop on over to the Imaginisce blog all week  long for more goodies from the design team.

Have a great day!

Christmas in July

Early in June, the Christams magazine calls start to come out and that is what I've been working on the past month.  So if you're okay with looking at all things green, red and sparkly when it's warm and sunny outside, please read on.  :)

"Deck the Halls"

Supplies:  Paper (Imaginisce), Chipboard (Ezee Pezee), Pearls (Teresa Collins), Letters (Basic Grey, Scenic Route), Chipboard (Scenic Route)

I have really been making an effort to re-acquaint myself with 2 page layouts.  One thing I have discovered is to not be shy about placing focal elements across the seam, like this large chipboard flourish.  All I had to do was mark the cut lines and cut it with an exacto knife before adhering it.

"You Shine"

Supplies: Paper (Little Yellow Bicycle), Glitter Paper (Best Creation Inc.), Die Cuts (Pink Paislee), Flourishes (Kaisercrafts), Buttons (Michaels), Letters (Making Memories), Cricut & Accent Essential Cartridge, Snowflakes (Craft Supply Store)

"Snow Angel"

I think this page is my favourite of the group. 

Supplies:  Paper (Best Creation Inc.), Letters (American Crafts), Stamp & Button (Stampin' Up), Journaling Sprouts (Jillibean Soup), Twine (The Twinery), Sequins (Making Memories), Lace (Dollarama)

I absolutely love pink and red paired together.

Last but not least, I have a mini album as well.

"Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas"

Supplies: Paper, Chipboard, Stickers & Glitter Cardstock (Best Creation), Pearls (Making Memories), Album (Magistical Memories), Dangle (Teresa Collins), Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

I just love all the open flourishes and leaves on the cover.  Best Creation Inc.'s glitter paper really shines through these openings.

The album only has three pages to it.  While I could have easily created more, I decided to take a different approach.  I made photo flip ups and pockets on the pages instead to maximize the number of photos in the book.

I think I had better leave it at that for today.  If you made it to the end, thanks so much for reading.  Have a wonderful day!