Just a short post today... but wanted to show you another example using Cosmo Cricket's new Snorkel line. This was such a fun layout to do! When I saw the distressed wood patterned paper I immediately thought of this picture and the distressed wood doors used for props. I added some touches of Ranger's distress crackle paint to continue with the theme.

I used chalk to enhance the crackle effect on these circles which were cut from the Snorkel patterned paper.

On the Fancy Pants Designs chipboard swirl I was able to match the color of the paper by first painting it with an acrylic paint and then going over it again with the crackle paint which allowed the color to bleed through. This paint is so much fun to play with!

Well, we just received some beautiful new Bazzill embossed cardstock! They've released 6 new designs in 6 colors and in white....

and 7 new colors of their popular Dotted Swiss.... 3 shades of pink, 3 shades of blue and 1 red!

We've also taken advantage of their new Criss Cross Multi-packs they are offering. They come in dark and light packs with each offering 2 sheets of 15 different colors.

For the cardmakers in the crowd they're making it easy for you... a beautiful assortment of cards and envelopes in sizes A2 & A7 made of premium Bazzill cardstock & in a variety of colors.

Cupcakes just make you smile, don't they?? You are instantly transported back to being 6 years old...when the world is perfect when there is a cupcake sitting in front of you! Here's a way that you can bring that smile to someone's face...imagine that smile when they find this little surprise waiting for them?? In this kit you get everything you need to personalize two cupcake boxes (with the specially made insert to hold the cupcake in place), two blank cards and envelopes, and the cutest little cupcake stamp. The paper by My Little Shoebox is bright and cheerful, and you will recieve 4 sheets of patterned paper, 2 sheets of Bazzill cardstock, ribbon, tulle, a "frosting" die cut, some Prima hydrangea flowers and a clear cupcake stamp.

Unfortunatly, my adorable cupcake prop does not come with this set...but is it not the cutest thing ever??

If you are a paper addict like I am, you know that you sometimes come across a paper that transports you to a particular time or place. When I saw Snorkel...I went straight to the beach! Oh, the colors, the fish, the adorable quotes!! It makes me want those warm beach breezes and children playing on the sand. So, so cute. I created these two cards, and what fun I had while playing with this paper! I pop-dotted the fish for dimension and added Glimmer Mist for some sparkle! Who wants a popsicle??

...and received another huge package! Just the sound of that big brown truck sends my heart into a flutter. ;-) It's what we've all been waiting for... the new BasicGrey!

They have two new lines out now and will be releasing two more in April.

Meet Marrakech...

and meet Porcelain...

And don't forget about the Page of the Month kits! March and April will be featuring these two new lines with instructions by BasicGrey designers. I do have several people on a pre-order list for these... if you would like to be on that list just shoot me an email. I even have a sneak peek of the next two kits for you today-check it out here!

There's great news about our website too- it's undergoing a massive makeover! It will be up and running soon so check back and let us know what you think!

Hi all! I have a few layouts for you today featuring Fancy Pants Designs! The first two are both made using The Daily Grind kit. This line was perfect for capturing those everyday moments that you hope you never forget. Add some Bazzill tulle and ribbon and a few buttons and you have a few easy and fun pages completed with this kit.

The next layout uses Artic Chill as the background paper with All Fall accent papers and two transparencies. This was from a trip to the Houston butterfly museum so I finally had a reason to use my butterfly I had been hoarding. I spritzed him and some white Prima Flowers with Glimmer Mist and layered them over a Prima Say it in Crystal and the layout was finished in a flash!