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Just take a look at these beautiful projects. Our designers have done it again! For this month, some of the theme ideas were :
Someone who has been a strength and inspiration
Favorite summer outing-getaway
The ONE thing you have to do this summer
Summer traditions
I'd like to thank each of them for doing such an amazing job! This month we included some beautiful Maya Road products with our projects. It
looks like everyone enjoyed using them. For details on specific
products, check out the supply list.
Leave a comment (by July 20th) to be entered in a drawing to win a Knave of Hearts Kit and and some 12x12 die cut papers. We'll pick winners Tuesday, July 21st.
“Timeless”
by Jill Sprott
My mother is a continual source of strength and inspiration for me, not just because she is my mother, but because she truly embodies love. In her interactions with everyone, her warmth and generosity shine through -- she really is amazing. When she saw this photo (which is one of my favorites of her), she said, “I look old,” and that bothered me. I don’t see her that way. Time has a hold on us, yes, but love endures as well. Thus, this layout was born.
Collage Press Supplies:
Knave of Hearts Witty PP
Knave of Hearts Lovable PP
Knave of Hearts Charming PP
Knave of Hearts Summer’s Day PP
Sweet Shoppe Yum PP
Knave Crafting Strips
Knave Journaling Cards
Knave Alphabet Stickers (inked)
Knave of Hearts Collage Cuts Die Cut Rings
Knave of Hearts Collage Cuts Die-Cut Journaling Tags
Knave of Hearts Collage Cuts Die-Cut Shapes
(Note: I used the die-cut tags/shapes as masks and misted over them to create the “pattern” on the far left).
Maya Road Supplies:
Maya Mist
“Home” Singleton Stamp (heart)
VIntage Pearl Trinket Pins
Clocks Deux Rub-ons
Suede Stitched Blossom
Velvet Stitched Blossoms
(Note: the flowers were originally pink, but I misted them with red Maya Mist; I also embossed and painted the smaller flowers).
Other Supplies:
Shamrock Cardstock (American Crafts)
Zing Embossing Powder (American Crafts)
Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars)
Paint (Claudine Hellmuth)
"Escape: Summer Reading 2009"
by Jill Sprott
One of my favorite summer pastimes is reading. Throughout the busy school year, I try to read for pleasure as often as I can, but it isn't until summer comes that I can just fall into reading. This summer, my daughter has embraced a love of reading, too. She's been spending most days with her head in a book. Of course, one of my other favorite summer activities is scrapping, so I couldn't resist making a page to document Zoe's summer reading list. (On a side note, did you notice that Julie and I both have pages titled, "Escape"? Hmm...I wonder if we're in need of some extra vacation time this year.)
Collage Press Supplies:
12 X 12 Dollop "Ledger" Cardstock
Sweet Shoppe Naturally Sweet PP
Sweet Shoppe Sugar on Top PP
Sweet Shoppe Hey Cupcake PP
Sweet Shoppe Crafting Strips
Sweet Shoppe Collage Cuts Die-Cut Journaling Tags
Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Seeds Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Maya Road Supplies:
Philadelphia Number Chipboard (I aligned the numbers and used them as a mask.)
Maya Mist
“10 Reasons”
by Nicole Harper
after taking some pics of my daughter and husband on Father's Day, i
thought i would make a page about some of his awesome 'Dad qualities'.
if you haven't used the Grayson Poster alphabet stamps
yet...what are you waiting for?! easily one of the most versatile stamp
sets i've used...they just add a touch of fun, don't they? and being a
scrapper who LOVES anything to do with numbers, these Maya Road
chipboard numbers have earned a special place in my stash. i cut out
the thin red dot border around my journaling paper from the Knave of
Hearts paper, and saved the red part for another project. after
painting the chipboard numbers and distressing them a bit, i spritzed
them with just a touch of the Silver Maya Mist...it toned down the red
paint perfectly. don't throw away the tidbits you tear off
either...the red border at the top of the numbers was actually from the
bottom where i tore the edge, i just flipped it over. and if you
don't have lined ledger paper to journal with, grab a ruler and draw
your own! i'm a big fan of drawing lines lightly in pen to journal
on...you'll look at your papers in a whole new way. Supplies:
Knave of Hearts paper
Charming paper
Witty paper
Lovable paper
Knave shapes die-cuts
Grayson Upper and Lower Large Poster stamps
Versafine ink
Maya Road: Chicago chipboard numbers, pearl stickpin and Silver Mist
Making Memories: green ribbon and paint
KaiserCraft: red pearl
Bazzill: cardstock
machine sewing
“Escape”
by Julie Overby
Supplies:
Collage Press: Knave of Hearts Pattern Paper (Lovable,) Knave Journaling Cards, Knave Crafting Strips, Knave-Die Cut Rings, Knave Shapes, Die Cut Dollop "Dreamy"
Other: Chipboard - Maya Road, Maya Mist - Maya Road, Alphabet Stickers - My Little Shoe Box, Ink - Versa Magic Chalk Ink
This is a layout I created with photos from a beach that we love to visit every summer. The pictures are actually of my brother who was just in awe as the waves crashed way higher than he had ever imagined. I'm hoping he'll come visit us every year and join us when we head to this beautiful spot on the Oregon Coast.
Journaling: There's nothing quite like leaving your cares behind to come and hear the majestic roar of the ocean waves crashing against the rocks. This was a defining moment for you as it brougth you closer to your creator. Here's hoping for a new tradition.
Oh! The Places You'll Go!
by Lori Mancini
As school is officially out here for the summer I had the joy of watching my oldest son graduate from Elementary School (Grade 8) and become excited for all of the new changes and possibilities that he will encounter in High School next year. I have always been active on our School's Council - and finally one of my children got to receive "Oh The places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss which is given to each graduate as a traditional gift. I wanted to make sure I captured this moment and this photo is of my son right after his book was handed to him at Graduation. I love the expression on his face - but most of all I was shocked to look at this photo and see a fine young man emerging from the child I am used to.
Journalling is taken from part of the book and is my favourite verse - It reads:
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.
Supply List
White Cardstock - Bazzill
Collage Press Knave of Hearts Doubletake (black border paper)
Collage Press Sweet Shoppe Die Cut Paper - Dreamy
Collage Press Crafting Strips - Knave of Hearts )
Collage Press Die Cut Rings (red circle)
Collage Press Knave of Hearts PP - Summer Day (clouds)
Collage Press Journalling Cards
Collage Press Die Cut Shapes (Bingo Card, Stars, and words)
Collage Press Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Maya Road - Acrylic Clock Face and Hands
Maya Road - White Pearl Pins
Making Memories - Blue Brad
Liquid Pearls
Stickles
Misc Ribbon
Thanks so much for letting me share my project with you all! Have a great day everyone!
“Summer Lovin”
Summer would have to be my favorite Time of year - it is this time of year, when I know my Husband is off work and we spend most of the days hangin out on the beach with our family and Friends - I would definitely say this is our family tradition - and I love it!!!
The Products used in the Project
Collage Press Knave of Hearts - Pattern Paper
Collage Press Knave of Hearts - Die Cut Rings
Collage Press Knave of Hearts - Cardstock Stickers
Maya Road - Ball Ribbon
Maya Road - Pins
Maya Road - Scroll Rubons
Maya Road - Chipboard Alphabet
Maya Road Mist
Kaisercraft Pearls and Rhinstones
“Cupcake Lollipops”
Like others, as soon as I opened the Sweet Shoppe Collection I knew which photos I would use. I made these cupcake lollypops for my son's Valentine's Day party. My son has multiple food allergies and I am always on the lookout for neat recipes that I can alter. Needless to say, the kids thought these were the "coolest ever," and the expression on my son's face that HIS Mom brought them in was totally worth the sleepless night.
I wanted to highlight the date on this die cut paper so I removed the squares I didn't need and then backed them with pattern paper. To get an idea of how big to cut my pattern paper, I flipped the side I wanted to use face down and traced the squares onto the wrong side of the pattern paper. I then cut accordingly! That way I wasted very little paper and didn't have any holes to try to cover up.
I added stiching for detail as well as to highlight my date.
Here's a closeup.
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill. Pattern Paper: Sweet Shoppe-Naturally Sweet, Sugar on Top. Die Cuts: Sweet Shoppe-Collage Cuts Shapes Sweet, Collage Cuts Journaling Spots, 12x12 Pink Zig Zag. Letter Stickers: Adorn It. Buttons, Brad: American Crafts. Pin: Maya Road. Other: String, Staples and Paper Clip.
These layouts are beautiful! lots of amazing inspiration here!
Posted by: Kayla | July 15, 2009 at 08:06 AM
beautiful layouts... :) Such fun ideas.
Posted by: Kelly | July 15, 2009 at 08:08 AM
These are all so fabulous!! The inspiration makes me want to grab my CP stash and start scrapping! Gotta get my hands on that Knave of Hearts - what a wonderful and versitle collection!!
Posted by: Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen | July 15, 2009 at 08:12 AM
GORGEOUS papers AND designs!
Posted by: Laura Solomon | July 15, 2009 at 08:13 AM
I love these designs. The layouts are amazing. Thank you for the inspiration and the giveaway.
Posted by: Peggy W. | July 15, 2009 at 08:27 AM
what an amazing, AMAZING gallery! thank you for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: celine navarro | July 15, 2009 at 08:29 AM
all these designs are lovely....thanks for the opportunity to win some fab product!
Posted by: Karen | July 15, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Oh my gosh! WOOOOOOOW!! There's one masterpiece after another... AMAZING work!
Posted by: Zarah | July 15, 2009 at 09:00 AM
I just purchased some of these papers over the weekend, perfect timing! I'm so inspired!
Posted by: Julie | July 15, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Holy cow...what an inspiration filled post! These LOs are gorgeous and make me want to go home and play with my CP goodies RIGHT NOW! :)
Posted by: MichelleG | July 15, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Terry Moore | July 15, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Fabulous projects..! Very beautiful!
Posted by: AnnaB | July 15, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Great inspiration ladies!! All your layouts are so very creative. I'm very, very impressed!
Posted by: Julie Overby | July 15, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Such talented ladies -- wish they were here with me. I love learning new techniques and they show a lot. I am inspired!
Posted by: Vicki Campbell | July 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM
great layouts! full of wonderful ideas!
Posted by: Rachel | July 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM
So fun to see what you all came up with! Very inspiring!
Posted by: Valerie Williams | July 15, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful layouts! I love the Knave of Hearts collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Shay | July 15, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Wow everyone really knocked the ball outta the partk. Amazing LO's!
Posted by: rebecca k | July 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM
OMG!!!!! These are all sooooo gorgeous!!! I am so in love with your papers, can you pretty please pick me....
Posted by: Eva | July 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM
These are fabulous layouts! I really love the Knave of Hearts line!!! I am so excited for it!
Posted by: Jingle | July 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
That Knave line is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to get my hands on it! Love Renee's Summer Lovin' project!
Posted by: Vicki J. Wade | July 15, 2009 at 01:00 PM
love love these!!!! thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: karen | July 15, 2009 at 01:17 PM
What amazing layouts! Love the Knave line!
Posted by: Melanie C | July 15, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Thanks for the inspiration, and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jennifer B. | July 15, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Wow, wow, wow, what an incredible gallery! I like all these designs an the layouts .... amazing! But my favorite is "Summer Lovin`". I love it! Thank you for the wonderful inspirations!
Posted by: Miriam aka missrobinson | July 15, 2009 at 03:10 PM