Showing posts with label Union Square kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Union Square kit. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Happy Wonderful


Good afternoon!! Today I have a fun fall themed layout to share with you using the "Carousel" kit, with a few bits and pieces from some past kits thrown in.
I love the soft colors that are included in the "Carousel" kit, but I really wanted to challenge myself to use them on not only a boy page, but a fall themed page. So I started out by pulling all the blue/greens, and brow papers and accents out. I knew I wanted to add in some darker shades also, so I went through some past kits and pulled out anything that I thought would coordinate, yet still bring in those darker tones.


That squirrel paper from Glitz, was one of my favorites out of this kit, and I knew this would be the perfect layout to use it on, I wanted to add more interest to it though, so I cut some random strips, and by adhering them along the sides, I was able to use that while still adding in more colors and texture.
I really wanted to showcase a long title along the more solid blue paper, I pulled out a fun stitching template form my stash, and used it as the starting point. Then by layering in some stickers, paper, and wood veneer, I put together a fun title that works to fill that large blank space.


Finally I added in my layered mat, if you look closely, you will notice I even snuck in a bit of pink for even more interest and color. Since I had so much white space in these photos, I added in a few clusters that layered in for fun texture and dimension.


I tend to go for more primary and brighter colors on my boy layouts, so this was a fun change, and I love getting to add in some of those fun bits and pieces that I have been holding on to!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Have a great Thanksgiving!

I hope you have a warm, loving, fun-filled day with family and friends.


(made with the "Union Square" kit)
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There is so much to be thankful for!
:)

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Thankful Buckets


A friend of mine inspired me the other day with some little goodies she'd left on her bed for her kiddos to surprise them when they got home from school. Most days, I get home at the same time as my kids, so I don't get to do little surprises like that... but this week, I am off for Thanksgiving and was excited to make these little "thankful" prizes for my kids. 


They are very simple, really... just some little strawberry baskets I purchased on etsy filled with baggies of our favorite chocolate drizzled popcorn for an afternoon snack. I added tags made with the Gather Together and Union Square kits. 


Just like any other mom, I find myself getting into a rut with fussing and reminding and nagging and everything else with my kids... and I want to be more mindful of telling them of the good they are bringing to our home. That is the point of these little tags... so that they know, regardless of them leaving their shoes and backpacks on the middle of the dining room floor for the bazillionth time, that I am THANKFUL they are in our family... thankful that they are ours. 





I hope they love them... and that they feel that they are loved! 



Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Thankful

Good morning!
I'm a week ahead of Thanksgiving but hey, 'tis the season!
I used my "Union Square" kit and Julie's November sketch to make this "Thankful" layout.



Here are a few close up shots of the page. 


I did a bit of fussy cutting to get the leaves to embellish around the pictures.
And it seems that I just couldn't quit so I cut out a few hearts too!



Happy day folks!
Have a good one!
:)


Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match...

Catch me a catch.
Find me a find. 
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OK OK I digress!
However I am 1 for 1 in the matchmaking department!
I set up my friends Justin & Jennifer ~2 1/2 years ago.
Lee & I went with them on their first date. 
And they got married a couple weekends ago.
Boom!
I think I will quit while I am ahead.
No more matchmaking for me!
:)
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I scrapped a few pictures from the wedding with my "Union Square" kit.
This kit was perfect to scrap these fall wedding pics!


I did quite a bit of fussy cutting this one!
I was watching the Alabama-LSU game last Saturday while trying to make this page. 
I was too nervous during the 1st 3 quarters of the game to actually put the page together.
But I could fussy-cut some hearts and flowers no problem!
Roll Tide!
:)
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Have a great day!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

A night of comedy

So I went and saw Pauly Shore at the comedy club here in town earlier this summer. 
{can you believe that guy is still around?!}
The thing is, though, I didn't really go to see Pauly Shore.
Nope, I was there to see the guy who opened up for him.
His name is John Crist and he is one of my brother's best friends from college.
And y'all, he is seriously funny! 
After the show I went and took an obligatory pic with Pauly just so I could really get a pic with John!
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Then I used my Union Square kit to scrap it!


{oops...looks like a strip of my journaling slipped a bit & i didn't catch it before i scanned the page}
Here are a couple close up shots of the layout. 




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OK here are a couple of fun things you need to get in on!
Noel has a couple of fun contests going on.
You can win her December Project Life kit and you & a friend could win a couple of kits but just sharing some things on Facebook!
Go to the Noel Mignon Facebook page to get all the details. 
But basically you are going to "share" this picture on Facebook for a chance to win a December PL kit. 


And then if you are a subscriber to Noel's kits, share this picture, get a friend to subscribe also, and the 2 of you could have a chance to each win 2 free kits.
The more friends you get to subscribe, the more chances you have to win!


Check out the Facebook page, though, for better instructions than I am giving you!
And good luck!
Thanks for stopping by today y'all! 

Friday, November 1, 2013

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday everyone!!  November is here - YAY!!  Today I have a simple but fun card to share :)   I have been looking at the Pink Paislee gold star background from my Union Square kit for weeks now.  I LOVED it but was just trying to decided how I would use it.  I decided to trim off a portion of it and use it as a background for my card.  I had fun filling each star with brads and enamel dots :)

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Have you cracked open your star background?  If your not a card maker - no worries!!  I can see this working just as well as the background of a layout :)  Thanks so much for stopping by!!