Photo Flashback & December 2013 Hip Kit

Hi friends!
Remember me?! Happy 2014. Hope the new year is off to a great start for you!
I'm excited for a new year, more creative fun and much more consistency on this blog.

Today I'm sharing a layout that I created using the fun December 2013 Hip Kit.
The December kit if FULL of great patterns, colors and embellishments...

Even though the kit has a lot of bright and cheery colors in it, I was able to create a soft, neutral layout for this 'vintage' winter photo I found...

I love the soft grey, minty green and white color palette with just a pop of that pretty golden yellow.
I used lots of layers on this project, which is a good example of how well the papers in these Hip Kits always coordinate so great! Lots of layers, patterns & texture going on, without it distracting too much from the photo...and the vellum is an awesome addition to these layers.

I also added some vellum snowflake punched shapes to this project. These give it even more texture, again, without being a distraction on the layout. I tucked a few snowflakes here and there between the layers.

The scalloped circle is a piece of the naked chipboard shapes included in the December 2013 Embellishment Kit. These are really fun to alter in all sorts of ways to personalize them for your projects - you can ink or mist them to change the color, glitter them, apply Versamark ink and emboss them (this works great using the white or gold Zing Embossing Powders from the December 2013 Stamp Kit!) or cover them with patterned paper. I used some Impress Fresh Ink to color this one and layered one of the wood veneer pieces on top to make it stand out.

Be sure to visit the Hip Kit Club's new website (hipkitclub.net) to check out all the details on the December 2013 Hip Kit and Add-On Kits, as well as the current January 2014 Hip Kit and the soon-to-be released February 2014 Hip Kit! From there, go check out the Hip Kit Club blog for lots of project inspiration from the Design Team using all of these kits!

Happy scrapping!

xoBethany

Playing Along with Miss Bossy Pants

Hi friends!
As I mentioned the other day, one of my favorite sources of inspiration & a way to get my mojo movin' is to visit Moxie Fab World. Another favorite way is by playing along with The Bossy Scrapper.
My friend Kim was February's Bossy Scrapper and here was her list of items that had to be used to create a project...

1. Only two photos - Check.
2. Ink or Mist - Check. (I used Heidi Swapp Colorshine - one of my current favorite products!)
3. Tag - Check.
4. Camera - Check. (The cutest ever felt camera sticker from Amy Tangerine.)
5. Fussy Cutting - Check. (I cut those fun circles from some Studio Calico patterned paper.)
6. Hand Written Journaling - Check! (But I did screw that up and had to creatively cover it up!)
7. White Cardstock - Check.
8. A Popped Up Element -  Check (That cute camera is popped up.)
9. Alpha Stickers - Check.

 

This layout was so fun to create...I loved playing with all the different layers, colors & textures. Totally fun.

 

 

 

I was not happy about journaling on the textured cardstock...and then I mispelled 'Laboratory', so I had to figure out how to cover it up. But I actually like how it turned out in the end - a happy mistake! 

 

 

A new Bossy Scrapper has been posted for March here. I'm totally inspired by Aimee's bossiness and can't wait to play along! 

xoBC

Plain and Simple

{Out for Publication}

 

I truly do!
Happy Sunday friends!
xoBC

Grey and Yellow

One of my favorite color combinations right now is grey and yellow. (I know I'm not alone here!) But then add a dash of red or aqua...and I love it even more!

Here are a couple cards that I created using this lovely color combo...

 

All products can be found in the December Hip Kit. The 'Enjoy the Journey' sentiment is one of the Pebbles Seen & Noted journaling cards found in the December Embellishment Add-On Kit. I just cut it down to fit my card. This journaling card pad is great for cards and layouts...and would be perfect for Project Life too. Truly one of my favorite products in the December Embellishment Kit. 

 

 

The wood veneer typwriters from Studio Calico are adorable. Will never tire of using those fabulous little wood embellishments on projects!

 

 

The 'Dream Big' sentiment on this card is from the Studio Calico Darling Dear 'Temple' paper. Love the bold, graphic print. I embellished it with a couple of the Studio Calico Darling Dear opaque gems found the December Embellishment Kit.

 

 

Happy cardmaking...

xoBC 

A Beautiful Life

Hi friends!
Welcome to Wednesday.
Here's another layout I created with product from the super happy December Hip Kit...

 

Life certainly is a crazy ride...lots of ups and downs. Seems like so many people I know have family or friends that are dealing with the 'downs' lately. This layout helps me remember to celebrate the beautiful, joyful moments life brings.

 

 

That fun arrow (a piece from the Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go diecuts) is pointing at my hubby and our friend Dave. They were taking a dip in the Pacific when we were in Kona in October. LOVE that amazing, clear blue water...

 

 

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.

~Anthony J. D'Angelo

 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Wishing you a bit of sunshine in your day...wherever you may be.

xoBC

Blog Interrupted...

That's so how I've been feeling.
Not that I need to tell you that! It's pretty darn obvious. Post on 9/16. Post on 10/31. Oh my! Time truly does go by too, too fast. So, yes, blog interrupted. It's called 'life'. As life gets crazy busy, something just has to give. Sadly, it was my blog for a bit. But I'm back! (Hey, three days in a row is quite a record here!) So now, it's catch up time!

Today I wanted to share a few layouts that I created with the fantastic Hip 2B Square August Kit. (Yes, I said August. Bear with me as I bring us all up to date!) This kit is full of happy & whimsy! Bright colors. Fun patterns. Fabulous embellishments. A bit of American Crafts Amy Tangerine (love it!), super cute Jillibean Soup and a dash of Echo Park and Maya Road.

On this layout I used a photo of a painting of my niece. Her teacher had created this, based off of a photograph of her as a gift to her parents. How cool is that?! It completely captures her essence. Love it so much.

I even included a bit of 'up-cycling' in this one...do you spy the button card from the Jillibean Soup buttons?

This next layout was based on this sketch from Lisa Day...

I adore the burlap 'ribbon' that was included in this kit! It adds fabulous texture to projects. And the Maya Road Canvas Buttons...more fabulous texture.

And one more layout...a silly one. Wish I still had those red sunglasses...

There's those Maya Road Canvas Buttons again...this time cut, misted, strung & stitched!

Thanks for stopping by today, friends! I have lots more to share...lots of projects have been in the works! And with any luck, I'll stay on track with this blogging thing!
xoBC

CHA Summer 2011 - Day 1

Hi friends. Greetings from Chicago!
Today was Day 1 of the CHA Summer 2011 show...and my oh my, so much to see! Here are some of my favorite things from today...

Lovely felted acorns & dress form at the HandBEHG Felts booth...

Fabulous Tim Holtz Halloween and Christmas displays in the Ranger booth...

 

Vintage style goodness in the Jenni Bowlin booth...

There were four fabulous new collections in the Fancy Pants booth. Here's a peek of two of them...

Crate Paper {LOVE}...

Fresh and fun Amy Tangerine for American Crafts...

And...And...And...

October Afternoon...My Mind's Eye...Pink Paislee...Doodlebug...

Oh my! I could go on and on and it's only Day 1. I think it is time for some shut eye. Can't wait to share more of my little adventure with you tomorrow.

xoBC