Oh Happy Day!

Hi friends!
I love Saturdays. Don't you?
Today I wanted to share another card that I created using the April Hip Kit. This is such a simple card design...and sometimes those are the ones that I end up liking the most! This design is a great way to use up bits and strips of patterned papers that you don't want to waste.

This card came together especially quick because of the cute 'oh happy day' diecut found in the Lilybee Bag of Bits...but you could also stamp a sentiment or use some of the Jillibean Soup word stickers (also included in this kit) on a plain diecut or punched shape to create some quick & cute thank you, birthday or just because cards for your stash!

Happy crafting!

xoBC

It's five-o-clock somewhere...

...anyone want to join me for a Margarita?

I created this card with papers and stickers from the April Hip Kit. All of the sticker embellishments (words, alphas, tag, lemon & lime) are from the Jillibean Soup Coconut Soup sticker sheet - love it!

Cheers!

BC

Ready for summer...

Happy Friday, friends! Are we all ready for the weekend or what?! I've been ready all week...
The sun is shining and we have three whole days of freedom ahead!

Yesterday I had a chance to play for a little bit and decided to work on my first ever SMASH book! I've been collecting bits and pieces of SMASH product...and have two empty books waiting patiently to be SMASHed. Since summer is quickly approaching, I figured I'd get one of my SMASH books ready to record our summer adventures...

I used some of that fabulous SMASH washi tape, chipboard elements from the super cute Crate Paper Story Teller line, some great badges from Studio Calico and a splatter of my beloved Mister Huey.

Added in some stitching, a few random buttons and a couple stamped images from My Minds Eye...

So bring on the sun and the fun...and let the adventures begin!
Wishing you a happy, relaxing and creative weekend ahead!
xoBC

Hello Sunshine

We've had amazing weather here this past week! The sunshine has been glorious...so good for the soul! I'm pretty sure I could get used to waking up to sunshine everyday.

Speaking of sunshine, today I'm sharing another layout I created with the April Hip Kit...

A layout of my sweet niece. Love this baby girl! (Well, she's a teenager now...but I love her even more!)

I love that there are so many contrasting patterned papers in this kit...and they're so fun to mix & match! I also love the greys in this kit. Even in paisley, plaid & polka dots, the grey patterned paper tones down all the other colors and print combos. Grey is such a great neutral and I find that I'm using it more and more in my projects, just as much as I use other standards like white, creme or craft.

The little cluster of embellishments on the right hand side provided some balance to the layout. And the ABB? Those are my sweet niece's initials.

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a creative, sunshine-filled Friday...let the weekend begin!

xoBC

Girls' Weekend Adventures

Hi friends!
A few weeks ago, my sister and our dear friend had a girls weekend. Usually we fit in some scrapbooking during the weekend, but we completely ran out of time! We packed the weekend full of goodness...and took loads of pictures that we can scrap during our next girls' weekend!

Here are some of the highlights of our time together...
U Village shopping including Impress and Glassybaby, our fave salad at Boom, and dessert at Menchies...

Island Chicks Vintage Market in Anacortes, where I found this fantastic yellow fifties-style cart for my little studio! (Twenty-five bucks from JOHNBob Cool Junk! Love those guys!)

Tulip fest in LaConner...

LaConner Brew Pub and then Hutch Studio...

Hours at Christianson's Nursery, a quick stop at the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall, frozen Coke slurpees, Alderwood Mall and happy hour at Anthony's, Netflix movie (well, sort of. they watched the movie. I fell asleep.), lots of Starbucks...

Purple Wine Bar, a matinee of 'The Five Year Engagement' and a visit to PV Distillery/Single Silo Vodka...



...FABULOUS weekend! Loads of fun. Loads of laughs. Love these girls so much...and can't wait to scrap all about our weekend together. Maybe I'll actually start one my SMASH books...

xoBC

Doilies and Lace

Hi friends!
I played along with another of the fabulous Moxie Fab World challenges...

The Doilies and Lace Challenge
The challenge: Create a paper crafted project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates a doily or lace element in an innovative way.

Here are my two takes on this challenge...

{Supplies: American Crafts cardstock, Crate Paper patterned paper, sticker and chipboard element, Maya Road gingham flower, lace flower from Jenni Bowlin kit, Heather Bailey fabric, My Mind's Eye brad, washi tape - unknown source}

{Supplies: My Minds Eye patterned paper, doily sticker, banner rub-ons, brads and die cut, Echo Park patterned paper, October Afternoon lace trim}

You can find all the details on this challenge & how to play along on the Moxie  Fab World blog here.

xoBC

Vintage Vogue Inspired

Hi friends!
Can you believe it?!? Not one, not two...but THREE posts from me today! Wowsa. Guess I'm making up for lost time.

One last card to share with you today.
This week I was totally inspired by Cath's Tuesday Trigger 'Vintage Vogue'...

Lovely, isn't it?

I love the layers of white on white, the pretty metallic polka dots...the tulle & lace. So pretty!

Here's the card I was inspired to create...

Thanks for stopping by for another peek today!

xoBC