Paper House is having a fabulous fun Good Bye Summer Blog Hop

Paper House is celebrating today with a Good Bye Summer BLOG HOP.

Thanks for hopping along with us in our Goodbye Summer Blog Hop this weekend! We're so glad you're joining us, and hope you're inspired by all the amazing projects our Design Team has been creating!

If you've never done a blog hop before, we're happy you're starting with us! To begin, just visit the first designers' blog in the list below. Look at her project, leave her a little bit of love in the comments section of her post, and click on through to the next designer on the list. Each blog will have the list repeated, so you shouldn't get lost along way! After you've visited and commented on each blog, just come back here and enter our contest to win a pretty awesome prize pack!

The awesome prize for this Hop is an Endless Summer Paper Pad. If you've been waiting for the perfect paper to scrap all of your summer memories, then wait no more, this pad is it. From it's amazing color pallet to the perfect images, you will love every page!

There are a few ways to enter - the first two are freebies by liking us on Facebook and signing up to receive Facebook notifications from us (we don't want you to miss any of our great project posts!). But the big entry comes from commenting on each of our designers' posts! If you do, you'll get +5 entries into our drawing! AND, you can do that once a day for a total of 20 entries! That sounds like a deal!

Goodbye Summer Blog Hop Designers

Bev Code

Susie Bentz

Kim Kendell

Irit Shalom

Christine Meyer

Giorgia Rossini

Erin Reed

Make sure to hop through each designer down the list to be eligible for the most entries! When you're done, just hop back here and let us know and enter the rafflecopter giveaway below! The hop will be running all weekend, so you have until Monday at 11:59pm EST to get your entries in!

The theme is Good bye Summer... what better way to celebrate with a summer birthday pool party.

The main background is A Cutt Above file cut on my cricut using the fabulous

fun summer paper from Paper House  Summer Fun paper Pix.

This page is a fun birthday party that we were able to celebrate outside at the pool when

the weather was perfect for swimming in the sunshine and spending time with great friends, 

family and sharing fun snacks, food and fabulous birthday BBQ and 

of course CAKE too.

Supply List:
Paper: Paper House Summer Fun paper pix
Cardstock: misc
Cut files:A Cutt Above file
Stickers: Bo Bunny Lemonade Stand
Dew Drops: Robin's Nest
Pen: Staedtler black ink, signo white gel
Other: stitching

Happy Birthday Jules.. love gramma and papa... 2014.

NEXT UP IS:

Susie Bentz

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Sketches in Thyme is back in full swing

Hi Crafters!  

I have some exciting news!!

I have joined Sketches in Thyme as a Sketch Designer! 

Here's a list of all the other creative wonderful ladies of Sketches in Thyme:

Founder of Sketches in Thyme:

Kim Sparks

Sketch Designers:

Bev Code  -- That's Me!! :)

Rochelle Spears

Creative Designers:

Anne Jang

 Elisabetta Colavero

 Juliet Sherriff

 Karen Young 

 Lea Biccelli

 Michele Fish

Rita Russello

Wendi Robinson

Sketches In Thyme will launch their "Grand Re-opening" on September 1, 2014!!!
There will be biweekly challenge with 2 sketches each month.

Please stop by and check them out! 

Happy Scrapping! :) 

Robin's Nest Floral Collection makes marvelous collection of Cards

Hi... today at the Chattering Robin's blog with lots of fun cards using the Floral Collection.

The card above starts with a fun background striped paper.

I used the sunburst cut file on another floral paper. I used pen to accent the one edge of sunburst.

Centered on the sunburst is a matted  Robin's Nest rubon sentiment that also has twine around it.

I Kreaxions punched some flowers, added stickles and also added dew drops.

This card has a patterned print background with tattered edges and ink added.

Using Kreaxions star template and using punch #309 I created the doily out of another

floral print.  Using black cardstock as accent colour I punched a mathing border which 

I matted to pop the flowers. Lots of inked edges to give a 

softer look and some fun stitching is added also.

Using another Kreaxions flower punch #603 and Kreaxions leaf punch #602.

This was add to top off the doily and a dew drop added at centre.

Using Robin's Nest rubon the sentiment is matted twice to give it pop.

On the left side some layers of twine are tied and finished with a bow.

Up next is a card using the same papers. They really compliment each other.

At the top I punched a Kreaxions punch #920 border.

The throw away piece is the banner through the centre of card separating 

the 2 different patterned papers. Lots of inked edges again too.

The sentiment is a Robin's Nest rubon with a matted border.

It's hard to see but I added dew drops to the centres of the lower flowered print.

Changing up the colour now to shades of purple and adding a touch of pink was a perfect touch.

Fun striped background with smaller piece of floral print.

On this I added a Kreaxions punch # 301 border and added 

dew drops to the centres of the punched accent.

Twine is wrapped around the whole matted section and a bow tied.

The sentiment on this one is ink stamped and matted.

Below it are some gem stones.

As you can see it's so easy to make any kind of card out of the floral collection.

They make up so quickly and nicely with awesome colour combo options.

Use matting, add dew drops, some more flowers some border and add twine.. 

they look fabulous.

Supply List:

Robin's Nest Products:

Floral Collection, Admiral Daisy Glitter Linen Cardstock,

Daisy Striped Teal Cardstock, Ivy Trim Cardstock, 

Black Daisy Glitter Stripe Specialty Paper,

Olive Stripe Paper

Accents: Dew Drops, Viva Rubons

Punches: Kreaxions #602, 603,309, 01, 920

Stamp: misc

Cut File: A Cutt Above

Ink: Tim Holtz ranger, Stazon

Pen: Staedtler

Other: twine

Thanks for  stopping by today...see you again next month.. BUT

don't forget the floral collection is on sale all month.. 

visit the store for these and many other papers and accents.

Linnie Blooms and amazing Canvas Project

This month at Linnie Blooms I had a chance to create using this fabulous canvas pillow case...

and amazing new product coming to the store later in August. 

I haven't dont any stitching for years now.. but it was coming back to me .. just like riding a bike.

No even sure of the names of the stitches... but I am thrilled with my finished pillow case.

I still need to buy the proper inner cushion but substituted for now to get a finished photo.

I started this project with my tree first. I inked the trunk and stamped the leaves 

with textured stamp and green ink. I then added the twine tied buttons.

Next  up was the inked leaves and the stamped look for more depth and texture.

Stamping of the sunburst and the background was next before adding the tree, leaves and  piece of burlap.

Next I stamped the words which I hand stitched using embroidery floss from my stash.

The design was still a bit off so I sew easy inked rolled the lower and side edge with the

stitch pattern which I then hand stitched over top with a varigated coloured embroidery floss.

I didn't worry about the ink splatter.. it added depth and rustic look to my projcet.

Supply List:

Linnie Bloom Supplies:Canvas Pillow Cover, Canvas Tree, Canvas Leaves, Word Stamps

Ink Roller: We R Memory Keepers stamp ink roller

Mask: cut file

Paint: misc

Ink: Tim Holtz ranger, StazOn, ColorBox

Other: burlap, embroidery floss, twine, Stitching, buttons

Special NOTE: the word stamps and canvas pillow case will be in the store around

August 25th.. so be sure to mark your calendar for the newest product lines to become available.

Let's Get Sketchy - A perfect Autumn Day

Welcome to Let's Get Sketchy Monday. 

This Echo Park Reflections Fall Collection and the Sketch by Jenessa

were made for each other.. what a perfect fit.... it 

turned out  and i love it.. amazing details and great accents.

Sharing some close ups .. fabulous fun colours, details and fun accents.

Also adding some Creative Embellishments from my friend Nicolle.. they are perfect on this page.

Amazing fun banner type strips of all shapes and sizes.

More great colours in strips background and more CE accents.

Great upper edge slanted paper accent with a great clustered corner.

Thanks for stopping by.. be sure to check the Monday sketches every 

week and see the blog for the other DT's creative take on the sketches too.

Scrapbooking Generations - Create Issue #8

I am supper excited to share my 7 pieces in the amazing monthly magazine.. check it
out and  maybe submit .. I'd love to see your work there too.

Just Imagine Crafts/ Kreaxions DT Reveal for August and a DT CALL INFO

Welcome to August DT Reveal .. we are sharing themes for 

outdoors, nature or fun and bright

First up is Charity with find beauty in everyday. She used  the Kreaxions Circle Cutter, Star Template, Punch #905 & #915.
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Lisa shared It was the best BBQ because page. She used Kreaxions Punch #304 and the star stencil for the doily and used the same punch for her border.
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Ginni shared  Medieval Times in Orlando. Background designed with a swirly template. Border created with Kreaxions Punch #913 with no template. Title/journaling block created using Kreaxions Punch #913 with Template C and cut-away pieces are scattered all over the page. Everything was scraps except the background cardstock!
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Erin shared Bon Voyage and she used Kreaxions punch 920 - pic of her doing what she did every summer during Uni - went out to sea for 2 months, can't beat the open ocean for being with nature!
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Joan shared her Celebrate card. She used B Template, Positioning Parts 6.8 (small), Circle Cutter, Kreaxions Punch #311 to create this fabulous card.
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Karen is sharing Fox Farm. She used Kreaxion punch #901 insert A. This was
from her sons wedding and this is the landscape outside the barn. Nature is beautiful.
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Bev here.... Iam sharing a Hello card which was fun and bright. I used Kreaxions Circle Cutter, Kreaxions punches # 603, #309 plus insert, star template, #301.
What a fabulous mix of beautiful and stunning creations. We enjoyed sharing with you today.
Be sure to visit often .. we love sharing Kreaxions projects with you all.

ALSO AFTER VIEWING ALL THE AMAZING THINGS YOU CAN CREATE WITH THE KREAXIONS CIRCLE CUTTER AND THE MANY PUNCHES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE DT CALL.. here is the link to see details...
 http://justimaginecrafts.typepad.com/just-imagine-crafts---kreaxions-punches/2014/08/design-team-call.html

Paper House is highlighting chalkboard accents this month

Today I am excited to share a multi task page.

I used Paper House Productions paper and accents, the Let's Get Sketchy sketch

and the Kreaxions circle cutter... all rolled together I am pleased with my finished page.

Supply List:

Paper: Paper House My best friend P -0485

Cardstock: misc

Stickers: Paper House chalkboard STCH -0003, 3D STDM -0140. CS stickers STCX -0110

Stencil: Prima

Background: gesso, paint, Glimmer Mist

Pen: signo white gel

Sketch: LGS

Circle Cutter: Kreaxions

Other: stitching, brads

This section show the great chalkboard accent with journaling done using

a signo white gel pen.  These fun black accents jump off a page.. and being able

to add your own personal message is a perfect touch.

You also have a view of some of the fun

fussy cut paper, and a great butterfly accent.

In this close up you view more Paper House stickers with the flower and butterfly, 

a great masked gesso and paint background and a stitched circle.

This super fun section boasts the Kreaxions cut ring circle, more background

and the fabulous cluster of Paper House accents. This glittered titled accent is fabulous.

These 3D accents add such amazing depth and texture to a page.

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While I am sharing chalkboard accents this month I have a
cool tag that was published in the
LGS - Get Inspired Magazine

Supply List: 
Paper: Paper House Endless Summer stash
Sticker: Paper House chalkboard stickers STCH-0010
Accent: Creative Embellishments
Punch: Martha Stewart
Pen: Signo white gel
Ink: Tim Holtz Ranger
Other: twine, button, staple, paper clip, punchinella, burlap ribbon

Thanks for viewing.. be sure to visit the Paper House blog and store
and  see what fabulous products they have and also what the rest of the
DT has to share and inspire you with.

Linnie Bloom super fun canvas products and new upcoming stamps

I was so excited to get the chance to use one of the new stamp sets that are coming to Linnie Blooms soon. Linda has designed some stamps that tie in with the Mixed Stitch concept.

 I added it to my card along with the great canvas fence accent.

In the background I started with lots of misting, stamping and then used the new stamps.

 From there I used paper and more accents from Paper House.

I came upon this perfect gramma quote that I printed to go with the great stamped words.

Supply List:

Linnie Bloom Canvas Fence and stamps

Paper House: Hipster paper pix and canvas accents

Just Imagine: Kreaxions Circle Cutter

EK Success: punch

Other: inks, stamps

This is an all new adventure for me but I am sure enjoying the challenge 

and being able to learn fun new ways to use canvas and many other mixed stitch concepts.

Thanks for visiting and sharing this new adventure with me.

Robin's Nest and amazing Floral collection

Robin's Nest for the month of August is celebrating with the use of their Floral Collection.

What an amazing mix of products. 

Today I am starting with a page that is soft and beautiful.

To pull all the pink and beigy brown/gold out of the patterened paper I used cut files

that I then matted to put the pink and brown together... it was perfect.

In this close up I share some fun flowers in a cluster with dew drop accents, 

a verse with twine tied metal key,  a butterfly beside the rubon sentiment 

and some of the fabulous background cut file.

These 2 close up views show case the Kreaxons punched banner above 

and below the camera and title cut files.

Supply List:

Robin's Nest Products:

Gold and Pink Daisy Glitter cardstock

Viva Rubon

Dew Drops

Punch: Kreaxions border, flowers, butterfly

Flowers: Prima

Cut files: A Cutt Above

Other: twine, stickles, metal accent

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Up next with some more awesome floral collection is a page called Love You

and this page is for my Florida neighbors when I get back there again.

This close view shares the cut file title, the fun butterfly accent with twine

and also notice the flowers have dew drop centres.

In the bottom corner are brad accents and some stitching.

This close up shares another fun butterfly from the sticker collection and you 

can also see parts of the full of hearts cut file.

This section gives an nice over view.. but take a look at

the fabulous fun upper floral sticker border and I added dew drops to it.

Supply List:

Robin's Nest Products:

Spring Flower Glitter Cardstock

Butterfly Sticker

Dew Drops

Cut File: A Cutt Above 

Ink: Tim Holtz ranger

Other: twine, stitching, brads

Thanks for visiting today.. be sure to visit daily as the rest of the 

DT shares creative projects.

Paper House Productions and their amazing Canvas accents

Today I am excited to be working with Paper House Productions amazing paper 

but also their canvas accents that are a great addition to any page or project.

This is a photo of  my mom and I a few years back.. and I wanted 

something soft. elegant and beautiful to base my photo.

Supply List:

Paper: Paper House Garden paper pix

Cardstock: misc

Stickers: Paper House Garden Canvas Art Sticker STCA -0007RTE & STCA -0003

Cut file: A Cutt Above, misc

Ink: Tim Holtz ranger
Pen: Staedtler
Canvas Leaves: Linnie Bloom

Other: twine, buttons, ribbon

Here is the fabulous cluster of canvas sticker accents, some ribbon, stamped canvas leaves 

and some buttons.. one tied with twine.

Behind this is a paint splatter cut file from A Cutt Above which allowed me to use another

soft coloured print paper matted behind.

Here is what the splatter matted behind looked like when I started.

When you have 2 of the same print it allows you to fussy cut images to pop

on top of the full sheet .. ink the edges so they have dimention.

Here I fussy cut the flower and inked the edges also.

Not in the above and below photo that I added stitching.

Here is another canvas sticker accent .. a stitched corner 

and the fun cricut cut title which I outlined with black pen.

Thanks for vistiting today.. come back again when I get to share more creations using

Paper House amazing themed papers and fabulous matching accents.