Stamped!

Elements from Zest kit by Mandy King, Template by Dagi's Temp-tations

This photo was taken a few months ago. The little girls created a fort using some chairs and pillows and while playing, bumped their foreheads together. They stared at each other, surprised, for what seemed like a long time and I knew I had to do something because once one of them started bawling, the other is sure to follow suit. I grabbed a stamp set that was lying on the table and stamped each girl on her forehead and declared that a "No-Ouchie" zone. They looked at each other again and started laughing. Situation averted!

I used Mandy King's new kit, Zest, and a template from Dagi's Temp-tations new template set, Color Me Pretty - Set 5.

Purity by Valentina's Creations

 

Available at Valentina's Creations.

Here is a sample layout I made with the kit:

Garden Daydream by Mandy King

Available at Gotta Pixel.

Here is a a layout I made using the kit:

Template by Jellebelleke's Designs

10 Things

Elements from Precious by Denise Bailey, Template by Wendy Tunison

NOTE: Layout for Scrapbook Bytes' 2nd Template Challenge for February 2013.

Embellished Flipflops

I got these embellished flipflops a couple of years ago for around $5 and only wore them for a few weeks before I totally forgot about them.

Since I quit my job last January, I've been doing some cleaning and during the process, I found these and started wearing them again. Andrea saw them and kept bugging me to put beads in her flipflops too so last weekend, I obliged.

I used one of her older flipflops.

They still fit but the design was already peeling off so I needed to fix that. Then I remember this old project by Agy of Green Issues about using old fabric to replace the lining on shoes. Hubby scraped off the remaining design on the flipflops using sandpaper. I traced the flipflops on some scrap canvas fabric and attached them to the flipflops using rugby contact cement.

For the beadwork, I used plastic beads and very thin jewelry wire. I also used the jewelry wire to attach the beadwork to the straps of the flipflops.

And here is my finished work.

Matching beaded flipflops.

Primavera by Valentina's Creations

Celebrate the coming of spring with this new kit from Valentina's Creations!

Now on sale at Valentina's Creations!

Here are a couple of layouts I made with the kit:

Color Me Crisp and Clean by Dagi's Temp-tations

Scrap multiple photos easily with this new set of templates by Dagi's Temp-tations.

Available here:

The Digichick

Here are a couple of layouts I made using the templates in this set.

Elements from Simply Timeless kit by Simple Girl Scraps

 

Last Valentine's Day, Andrea came home with a rose and a little bear. A little boy from school gave it to her. The concept was entirely new to her and she kept asking me why the flower was wrapped in plastic and what it was for.

Here's another layout:

Elements from Our Story kit by Simple Girl Scraps

Andrea's school is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and they held a school fair 2 weeks ago to celebrate. Andrea and Helaena had fun at the different booths and they both came home with new pets (i.e. fish).

Bless this Mess by Mandy King

Last month, I received a notice from our local government that they will be conducting road repair on our street from mid-February to end of March. I had no idea the scope of that repair means digging up the entire street and tearing all the concrete off. Our master's bedroom is facing the street and all that digging turned our bedroom into a dust factory. Hence, we decided to move temporarily to the spare bedroom that we have been using as a storage room and my craft room. 

Before we could move in... I had to make it habitable first. And boy, that was a process I wasn't looking forward to!

The photos were taken during the middle of all my cleaning so believe it or not, most of the mess has been put away.

I used a new kit made by Mandy King, Bless this Mess, that is a tribute to all things messy.

Cool huh? It's perfect for scrapping all the dirty little secrets you've been hiding (or not!).

Available here:
Gotta Pixel

New Collaboration by Studio4 Designworks and Booland Designs

For the second half of February, the Studio's featured designers are Studio4 Designworks and Booland Designs. These 2 talented ladies came up with a beautiful collaboration kit for us: 

*Not all elements are shown*

The passion of purple; hearts all a swoon, magical love grows from Yesterday’s Blooms. Reflections of times and moments now gone but true love abounds forever so long. Ribbons and flowers in paper and canvas; a locket and lace – the heart still dances. Stroll by the lantern and sing your heart’s song. Yesterday’s blooms won’t tarry for long. Filled with the things that inspire love Yesterday’s Blooms by Booland Designs and Studio4 has what you need to preserve your precious memories. 

You’ll find everything and more for all your scrapping projects. The Page Kit contains:

• 1 Element Pack – 87 Elements 
• 1 Paper Pack – 12 12"x12" papers

 All saved in PNG and JPG format at 300dpi for best quality printing. This product is PU/S4H friendly.

Available here:

the Studio

And as featured designers, Studio4 Designworks and Booland Designs prepared a free add-on that you can use for the Featured Designer Challenge.

Isn't it pretty? Visit the forum here to find out how to get the free add-on.

Here is my layout for the Featured Designer challenge for the second half of February using the kit:

Tutti Fruti by Mariscrap

Exclusively available at Scrap From France.

Here are a couple of layouts I made with the kit:

SALE! and new kit by Valentina's Creations

 

Valentina's Creations is on sale! Visit now to get a great deal on kits and bundles!

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It's Grab-a-Byte time at Scrapbook Bytes! Get coordinating element packs, papers packs and others from your favorite designers for only $1-2 each pack.

And while you're there, visit Valentina's store at Scrapbook Bytes. Check out her sale and her new releases!

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Available at Valentina's Creations' personal store.

Here is a sample layout I made with this kit:

My Valentine

Elements from My Valentine mini by Luv Ewe Designs

... and there's Daddy too, of course. Only he refuses to be in photos! ;)

Happy Hearts Day to everyone!

Made with Love - a Craft Fair

Hand-crafted items... poetry-reading... workshops... you up for it? See you there! (I hope... I hope I can go... I hope Andrea will be better by then so I can go :)

For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/BabyBazaarsatFHL or http://bazaarphilippines.com/

Gotta Grab It at Gotta Pixel

It's time for this month's Gotta Grab It at Gotta Pixel! Get scrapbooking coordinates from your favorite GP designers for only $1 each! Here's what you can get from Mandy King:

All images are linked to the store.

Here is a sample layout I made using the elements from this set:

Template by Lindsay Jane