Memory Works Blog Hop!

I'm so glad that you have joined us today!  The Memory Works Design Team is so excited about out new fall catalog that we wanted to share some of the products with you.  If you came here from Jody's blog (http://spiegelmomscraps.com) you are in the right spot.  Isn't Jody such a talented paper crafter!  She inspires me daily. 

Today I am sharing a layout that I made using the new Echo Park Reflections line.  I chose a picture of my 1 year old nephew Bobby because I wanted to show how even though the paper line is on the dark side it can work beautifully with little boy pictures!  I love his little grin!

 

 

I hope you have been inspired and I know you are going to just love what Gia has for you!  Gia is also a wonderfully talented artist and she also inspires me with everything she does!  Enjoy the hop and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to qualify for a prize to be awared by Memory Works!

 

Be sure to become a follower of my blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a roll of really cute washi tape!

This way to Gia's great page... http://www.thepaintedcrane.com/

Creative Friday

Happy Friday to you! Today I'd like to share my creative spot. I am fortunate to have my very own Tuff Shed building at the back of our yard that I can create in! The thing I love about this is, it is away from the house and I can just close the door and lock it when I am done working, no need to clean up my workspace. This is my little "Scraptuary"

4th Generation

Just a quick little blog here to show the layout I just finished of my father, brother, nephew and grand-nephew all named Robert Louis Petithomme!!!  My niece Taylor Petithomme sent me some wonderful pictures of baby Bobby whom I will refer to as B4.  Thank you Taylor!  Here is the first layout I created with the pictures she sent me.

I used a variety of paper lines for this... My Minds Eye, Simple Stories, some old sticker letters from Leaving Prints, Authentique tiny sticker letters, and solid color cardstock from American Crafts and Bazzil.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Memory Works Spring Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Memory Works Spring/Summer Catalog Preview Blog Hop!

You have arrived here from Amanda Bratu's blog.http://amandasscrapattic.blogspot.com. Didn't she have great things to share. For a complete list of participants or to start from the beginning of the hop please visit the Memory Works blog.

 Today I am so thrilled to be able to share some projects created with fresh new and exciting products from Carta Bella.  Carta Bella is fast becoming one of my favorite lines that Memory Works offers.  You can see all of the Carta Bella and Memory Works products here.  I am using the fun new line called So Noted. 

 

Double sided cardstock

 



Coordinating cardstock stickers

 



Journaling Cards

6 x 6 coordinating papers 

 

I wanted to show you how versatile these products are so from one line of product I have created a 12 x 12 layout, a mini album and three note cards.  I have enough product left to create at least two more layouts and lots and lots of cards. 

 

This layout is a great picture that my father in law recently gave to us.  It is him when he was in the Army Air Corp in World War II.   I used my Heidi Swap edge distresser to rough up the edges of some of the papers.  I made the envelope using an old school Colluzle envelope template.  The ribbon is seam binding that I sprayed with walnut stain and crumpled then dried with my heat gun. I used my sewing macine for additional texture and inked around the edges of the cream cardstock.

 

Here are the three cards that I have created so far.  Like I said, there are tons of paper and stickers left to create many more cards!

 

I love making mini albums for all sorts of occasions.  But sometimes I can get stuck in a rut and I have a hard time coming up with new ideas.  For this little book I used the 4 x 6 journaling cards and punched two holes in them and then created a cover using elements from the cardstock, stickers and the 6 x 6 pad.  It came together really quickly and I think I will use it for inspirational qoutes that I come across.

 

 Your next stop is JodySpiegelhoff's blog. http://spiegelmomscraps.com  She has something very special waiting for you.

 

There will be a *prize for one lucky winner !

Leave a comment at each blog you visit along the hop for more chances to win! You have until midnite to leave your comments. Winner will be announced on the Memory Works blog on Thursday, April 18th

*Prize is sponsored by Memory Works.n!

 

 

 

Memory Works Blog Hop Sneak Peak!

Here's a little peek at what I have created for the Memory Works Blog Hop.  This is all I can show you now but be sure to stop back on April 17th for the full reveal!! 

Spring Blog Hop Coming Soon!

Be on the look out for an awesome blog hop coming your way... The very talented ladies on the Memory Works Design Team will be sharing projects that we have created using products from the 2013 Spring product catalog.  I am so excited to share with you what I have been working on using Carta Bellas "So Noted".  Carta Bella is fast becoming one of my favorite lines that Memory Works carries. 

I can't say more but be sure to check back and also be looking for more announcements on Facebook and the Memory Works blog.

Creative Friday

Over on the Memory Works Blog I hosting this weeks Creative Friday.  I am sharing a project I'm doing for a very special persons birthday party that my sister in law Becky and I are planning.  Here is a little peek at what I'm making.

Thanks for stopping by and don't worry, I'll be posting pictures of the big day!