"A Great Day" w/Webster's Pages~!

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Hi everyone :). I'm so happy you checked in today because I've got some Webster's Pages inspiration for you, featuring one of their newest releases, New Beginnings~! So let's take a look, shall we?

"A Great Day"

This is a photo of Gunner and our Chihuahua, Luxor, taken last summer. My kids all love animals- and all of them really do so great with them. They've never had that "grab and pull" instinct that most kids seem to have when contacting animals. They have always been so gentle :).

Along with the New Beginnings papers, I've incorporated the die cut paper from the Sunday Picnic collection. I have a habit of stashing these beautiful die cut papers and not using them- so I thought it was time to put this one to use as it coordinated so well with New Beginnings :).

I combined some fussy cutting and die cutting on this layout. What I love so much about Webster's Pages papers are there are always so many images to choose from and mix together. Makes creating even that much more fun~!

The XOXO and LOVE details were cut from some of the *new* washi tapes offered by Webster's Pages. I used one of the rolls from the New Beginnings Washi Tape Set.

The hearts on the tree here were also cut from the same roll of washi tape. 

Products Used:

New Beginnings Collection Pack

Sunday Picnic Die Cut Paper

Once Upon A Halloween Large Natural Circles Trim

Other Products Used:

Garden Gate

This stunning chipboard gate is new from Blue Fern Studios. I first painted it with gesso before simply covering it with this beautiful pale blue ink courtesy of the brand new Pastel Blue Chalk Edger Pad from Prima :).

Thanks for coming over today! Take care :),

A Brag Book Mini Album w/Webster's Pages~!

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Hi~! Today I have a mini album to share with you that I created as a "Grandma's Brag Book" for my mom, featuring all of her grandchildren :). I used the breathtakingly beautiful Modern Romance collection from Webster's Pages to put this mini together. I just love how the bright, cheerful colors enhance the sweet smiling faces within :)~!

"Delight the Heart" {Mini Album}

Since I chose to use the stunning images provided on the Modern Romance "Love Defined" paper, I wanted to keep the cover somewhat simple. So I started by adding the trims along the right-hand edge before using some of the *new* Washi Tapes (the orange is from New Beginnings and the pink is from Sweet Notes) from Webster's Pages to create the banners behind my title. I then used a Blue Fern Studios "Organic Vine" to set the stage for my title.

To dress up the edges of my book, I used the coordinating *new* Modern Romance/New Beginnings Ruffled Bloomer Trims. Aren't they amazing??

How about a peek inside?

To start off this book, I thought I'd begin with a sweet Grandmother's Prayer. I then began by designating a page to each one of my mom's grandkids, starting with my Wyatt :). 

On each page I included overlays cut from the Sweet Notes and Composition and Color collections. I like how the pops of black look against all that color :).

I also added a little bit of fussy cut elements here and there, as well as some classic embellishment favorites like the owl charm and the button w/twine :).

I've used washi tapes from all of the new collections throughout this album. Here I've used them to create borders on my pages.

You might have also noticed the cute little bows I used in a couple of different pages, like the brown polka dot bow you see here. These little bow sets are part of the fun & affordable "Quick Picks" program offered by Webster's Pages. See the full collection HERE~!

Products Used:

Modern Romance Collection Pack

Modern Romance/New Beginnings Ruffled Bloomer Pack

Modern Romance Washi Tape Set

New Beginnings Washi Tape Set

Composition & Color Washi Tape Set

Sweet Notes Washi Tape Set

Composition & Color Planes Overlay

Sweet Notes Love This Overlay

Sweet Notes Cards Overlay

Quick Picks Mini Bows

{Owl} Charm

{Blue Flower} Charm

Ladies & Gents Chipboard Button & Twine

Western Romance Pink Velvet Trim

Additional Products Used:

Organic Vine

Nested Circles

I hope you enjoyed my mini album today~! Thanks for letting me share it with you :),

Some Webster's Pages "Modern Romance" for Valentine's Day!

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Happy Valentine's Day~!! Today in the spirit of the holiday of love, Webster's Pages is featuring two rather lovely collections: Modern Romance & Sweet Notes over on their blog. And I'm up today with some Modern Romance tags! 

Let's take a look:

Modern Romance Tag Set

Tags are something I just love putting together :)~ and when working with Webster's Pages products, it's just SO darn easy!! I tend to pick a common structure for my tags, and this particular set was inspired by the "From Me to You" paper, included in the Modern Romance paper collection:

After selecting a few different cards, I based my color schemes off of each one individually.

The "Rose" Ruffled Bloomer trim was the perfect pick for this particular tag. The Ruffled Bloomer Pack coordinates perfectly with both the Modern Romance and New Beginnings collections. Because I was working on a small-scale project, I cut the trim in half. 

The Quick Picks products (like the pretty polka dot bow here) are not only affordably priced, but they're often just the perfect little embellishment for pretty much any project!

One of the newest members of the Perfect Accents family is the Frame Accent like the violet frame you see here. These resin pieces are detailed and sturdy and offer great dimension to your projects! I thought it was a perfect place for my little birdie to rest :).

Products Used:

Modern Romance Collection Pack

Modern Romance Butter Rosette Trim

Modern Romance/New Beginnings Bloomer Pack

Quick Picks Mini Bows 

New Beginnings Cream Eyelet Trim

Best Friends "Girlfriend" Cameo

Best Friends Storymarkers

Western Romance Trim Card {Western Eyelet trim & pink velvet trim}

Bloomer Trim {Green}

Green Rhinestone Charm

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Blue Fern Studios Blog Hop~!!

*~*For my February Giveaway, please go HERE*~*

Hey there! Whether you mean to or not, you've found yourself in the middle of the very first Blue Fern Studios Blog Hop~!! So you're definitely in a great place as there are TONS of goodies to be won and of course plenty of inspiration along the way! So if you're in the middle of hopping and arrived here via Eila's blog, then you're in the right place! If you've stumbled upon my blog and would like to get in on the action, go to the beginning of the hop HERE so you don't miss out on anything!!

What: Blue Fern Studios Blog Hop
When: February 8th-10th, 2013
How: Simply visit each of the blogs below, then leave a comment (and become a follower, if required). There are sure to be plenty of goodies along the way!
Who: Here is the blog list, in order:

  

{start} Blue Fern Studios

Michele Singh

Valerie Serfozo (Design Team Coordinator)

Camilla Ekman

Eila Sandberg

                              Erin Blegen <---You are here!

Irene Tan

Irina Gerschuk

Iris Babao Uy

Jennifer Snyder

Joyce Lawrence

Kelly Foster

Lisa Gregory

Mona Pendleton

Patter Cross

Svetlana Austin

Vibeke Harila

{back to} Blue Fern Studios

As long as you stop at each of these blogs and leave a comment, you will be in the running for the randomly-drawn grand prize from Blue Fern Studios:

Additionally, I will be giving away a little prize pack myself: 

All you have to do to be in the running for my giveaway is (1) Become a follower of my blog {see the left sidebar and click the blue "Join this Site" button} and (2) Leave a comment at the end of this post~! That's it! Winner will be drawn via random.org and announced on February 11th!

And finally, I have a Blue Fern Studios project to share with you!

"Auntie & Me"

 This is a photo of Gunner and his Auntie Katie (one of my husband's sisters) when we went to visit his family last summer. Gunner is just one of those impossible-not-to-love children and everyone just enjoys him so much! Here I had pulled his hair back out of his face with one of my hair clips because it was so hot. That, combined with his Auntie's sunglasses, sure made for one cute little boy! So glad I finally got this photo scrapped :).

 Products Used:

Brigitte Butterfly Set

 Large Blue Fern Flourish

 

Royal Border

**Remember: in order to be entered in the drawing for my giveaway, please be sure to (1) Make sure you are a follower of my blog {see my left side bar and click the blue "Join this site" button} and (2) Leave me a comment on this post!** Thanks so much!!

Your next stop is Irene Tan. Good luck and have fun~!

Manor House Creations: Prepping for Valentine's Day~!

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Hi :)! February is the month of love and in just a couple of weeks, Valentine's Day will be here. I don't know if you get big into this holiday- for my husband Josh and myself, it's usually pretty low-key as having three little kids kinda keeps us grounded ;)~ BUT I do like to give a V-Day card at least and today I have two to share with you, both inspired by Manor House Creations flowers!

"Kiss"

To create the scalloped edge around my card, I made use of my butterfly punch:

 After punching out several butterflies, I glued them along the backside of my card.

When finished, I covered up the back of the card by cutting a circle from embossed cardstock that was the same size as my card. Easy!

Products Used:

 Lotus, white

 Powder Puff, Watermelon

Capri- Aqua

Other Products Used:

*New* Composition & Color Paper Collection (shipping this month!!)

Polka Net Blue Trim

Valentine's Word Set

 

And here is Card #2:

 

"Valentine"

 I was inspired by the little purple and gold flowers- I thought they were so beautiful together. And if you follow my blog, you know that C'est Magnifique's February kit offers plenty of purple, so I used some of the gorgeous Maja Design papers for this card.

Products Used:

Glitter Mini Roses- Caramel

Capri- Orchid

Other Products Used:

Natural Netting

Valentine's Word Set

What are you doing to get ready for the day of romance??

Enjoy the rest of your weekend~ take care!