Goodbye Summer - Elle's Studio

Have you seen the Title Builder Vol 3 Stamp by Elle's Studios? Or the Title Builder Vol 3 Acrylics and Veneers?  They are pretty amazing.  Vol's 1 and 2 are still available in the store.  Vol 3 just released and it has the most amazing possibilities.  

The title possibilities are endless with the Title Builders.  Go to the store and see what set or sets you need.  They do last forever, and clean up easily.  

Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail - Elle's Studio

Morning Elle's friends!

I am super excited to share my Elle's Studio layout with you today!  I had so much fun creating this multi-patterned title.  I was at a crop with several other friends who were seriously mad at me!  I kept singing my title, which then got stuck in their heads for the entire day!  I thought it was hilarious!  But seriously, look how fun it is.  Each word, using a different patterned paper from the Spring 6x6 paper pack.  Paired with the larger Chocolate Acrylic boy Bunny, was a bonus for the bottom of my spread!  All from Elle's Studio!

Supply List:  

Noteworthy 2, Puffy Alpha Stickers in Teal, Steel Craft Die, Large Jane Alpha Stamps, Springtime 6x6 paper pad, Large Jane # Stamp and Steel Craft Die, Family Fun 6, Live Laugh Love Floral, Spring Puffy, Tiny Everyday Label Stickers

For under my photos, I cut strips of various 12x12 colorful papers that would match the color scheme I was trying to achieve for the layout.  

I added the Tiny Everyday Label Stickers that matched my project.  The phrases just happened to be perfect!  I used foam for a little bit of added dimension.  Layering them over the photos helps bring your eye to that photo.

As much as I love ALL the acrylics in the March release, I really love how this 'guy' stands out against all the pastels and white that I used.  Directly under my title, was the perfect place for him to get cozy!

I know you have seen these amazing Large Jane Alpha Stamps and Dies.  But, have you really seen them?  There are 4 different patterns to stamp in.  Giving you 4 completely different looks.  I used the Large Jane Alphabet Stamp - Outline, helping the letters stand out over just cut patterned paper letters.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Be sure to hit the shop and check out these large alphas.  You are gonna love the different patterns. Don't forget to tag Elle's Studio when you use them.  We definitely want to see you getting your craft on too!

Happy Days - Technique Tuesday

Hey peeps.  

Today, I am sharing a layout that is 'loosely' based a a layout over at Paper Issues. It's for the Scraplift challenge.  I did start my layout with the intent of coping the original, but it veered off track pretty quickly.  I used My Mind's Eye that I grabbed from the Paper Issues store.

The real cool part of this layout, is the stamps I used that pair perfectly with this collection.  It is from Technique Tuesday.  Its called Fresh Peonies Stamp Set and I also used the Metal Dies that coordinate.  I ask used the Build a Birdhouse Crafting Dies that I tucked in small houses throughout the layout.

You should go take a look at what is happening over at Technique Tuesday.  They have some really fun things to play with.  

Here is Jen McMurtrey's original layout.

Happy - Technique Tuesday

If you are stamp lover, then this is the perfect stamp set for you.
Love is in the Air Stamp Set with the Sending Love Crafting Dies from Technique Tuesday!

Perfect for Valentines Day!  Yes, that lovely holiday is fast approaching and we all need to get busy!  

I actually just bought red lights to put outside to match my clear lights so it looks less Christmasy.  My husband disagrees.  Oh well, maybe he won't get a V-day card!  lol. 

Who says this Love is in the Air Stamp Set needs to be used on a card though!  

Today, I used it on a 12x12 layout.  

I heat embossed the balloon on several different patterned papers, fussy cut around them, added the punched heart to the center and scattered them around my page!

Love is in the Air Stamp Set

The LOVE die is from the set called Sending Love Crafting Die.

Turkey Day - Technique Tuesday

Hey there.
I was really excited to be asked by Technique Tuesday to create a layout with the new Happy Thanksgiving Stamp Set and Turkey and Pie Crafting Dies.  Both items are under the New Product Category.  They are darling.  There are so many fall option, and now Christmas options.  You just go see.  Especially if you are a card maker or like to add stamping to your layouts.  Their dies are pretty cute too.

Here is what I created...  In my mind, I was trying to create a plate.  Not quite what I was thinking but I still like the circle ides.  The papers and ephemera are from Carta Bella and I grabbed those from Paper Issues.  Grab anything from PI for 20% off with my code: Mary-Ann.

You are Amazing - Stamps of Life

I recently played around with some fun products from 

The Stamps of Life. 

I adore their papers!  Plus, they have sent me embellishments, stamps and dies.  

You must go check them out.  

There are lots of fun things and what I have here is only a small portion.  

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Adopt a Cute Animal - Technique Tuesday

Ok people, it is time to save an animal!  

Are you an animal lover?  Have the best pets in the world?  Live on a farm?  Want to live on a farm?  Just love farm animals?  Then you need to listen up!  

Go to Technique Tuesday NOW!

Technique Tuesday is offering two different freebies from the Animal House collection of stamps.  

1.  Go to the Technique Tuesday website and take a look at all the cute critters.
2.  Choose your favorite stamp set.
3.  Leave the name of your fave Animal House stamp set in the comments section of the BLOG.
 Be sure to leave a comment by June 29th.  The drawing will be held on Sunday July 1st.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

If you’d like to make sure you receive a free stamp set, you can! Everyone who is or becomes a member of the Animal House auto-ship program will automatically receive the “Hay Neighbor”stamp set in their June shipment.

To find out more about the "Hay Neighbor" Freebie, go HERE!

So, go save an animal!  

You are Way too Sweet - Technique Tuesday

Good morning!

I have been asked by Technique Tuesday to play with some of their new releases each month.  

They have asked if I could incorporate them into scrapbooking layouts.  

It is a challenge sometimes, but challenges keeps you on your toes, am I right?

For this month, they sent me:

Funny Fruits Stamp Set

Jam Jar Label Crafting Dies

Sweet Summertime Stamp Set.

All with matching crafting dies!  I mixed all three and came up with this.....

I also Fancy Pants Poolside for all the papers.

Take a look and head over to Technique Tuesday to see what else they have created new for the month.  You'll be pleasantly surprised!

Instead of your traditional stamping and coloring, I stamped on several different papers and cut them out and layered them.  This gives them detail without all the mess!  

Plus, I avoid coloring if I can:o) Unless it is with crayons of course!

I have found, with 6x6 paper pads, the patterns are often shrunk down and will give you smaller pattern detail for ideas like this.  

Hello - The Rubber Cafe

Join me and all my lovely colors on The Rubber Cafe  blog tomorrow!  

Over there, I will give you step by step instructions on how you can replicate this beauty!

CUPCAKE - The Rubber Cafe

I am sorry. 

Sorry if all these cupcakes are making you hungry.

It's not my fault.  I design with what I am given!  lol

Head over to The Rubber Cafe blog to see how my card came together.  

#itsyourbirthday - The Rubber Cafe

Join me on The Rubber Cafe for my first card with the new Creative Cafe KOTM - Special Celebration.  I used the add-on stamp set called Little Cupcake.