Very Very ....

late today!  Yeah, I know....but I was waiting to be able to share some news before I posted and now I can!

I have been keeping a secret from you all and now that it is official.....

I am a Zutter Zister!  Yep, I am on the new team for the Zutter Bind it All.

You can see the full announcement on the Bind it All blog and learn more about all the crazy talent on the team.  I am just in awe of these women I get to work with.

Be back tomorrow with some goodies from the Sampler.

Hugs.

Nancy

Good Friday

Hi everyone, and happy Friday.  If you are celebrating Good Friday, Passover, or just that it is almost the weekend, I hope it is fabulous!

I wanted to stop in today and share with you a couple of projects I made with the new Dear Lizzy Neopolitan.  I love the fun, bright colors in this collection.

The first one is based on a Pagemaps sketch, Ainsley's 10th birthday.  When I got busy adding pages into albums (which has stopped for some unknown reason...need to get back to it), I realized I had never scrapbooked her birthday party.

 I love the fun, new Flutterbys, although I have to admit they are not as easy to get off the sheet as I would have liked.

 

Sorry about the color here, but you can see the layering (lots of foam dots used) and the bits of stickles I added to the butterflies.

I have a new found love for these resin roses.  I think they are just too perfect.  hee hee

And here is more Ainsley, this time at one of our many swim meets.  This was lifted directly from the back of the Flutterbys packaging.  I love that there are so many ideas on the packaging these days.  It really made the project come together quickly.

 The little rosette is the perfect embellishment for this swim page.

Well, another full day here.  I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend, whatever holiday you observe.

Hugs.

Nancy

Better Late....

Hi everyone!  Sorry I am a bit late today, but sometimes....life just gets in the way.

I wanted to share a layout I made using the new Prima Almanac line I received from Your Memories Here.  The papers, flowers, and chipboards are just beautiful.

Phil and I just celebrated our 19th anniversary and truly are, always together.  I don't have many photos of the two of us as I am always the one behind the camera, but.....

 I really love my Prima Distressing tool.  It made quick work of the paper edges.

 I also used a bit of Distress Stain mixed with some Multi-Medium to fill my mask for added texture.

I added in a bit of lace I received from Hydrangea Hippo.  It fit this layout beautifully.

Playing with all these fun Prima goodies from the Your Memories Here store just makes me want all the more to attend the upcoming Sweet Retreat.

There is still time to sign up if you would love a chance to work with some exclusive kits and talented designers from Prima.  I know I am still hoping for some last minute nearly free airfare.  hee hee

Well, back to my busy day.

Hugs.

Nancy

Tuesdays with The Sampler.....

and a tutorial.

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a great day!  I know I am.  I am totally in love with this month's kit from The Sampler.  When I first got my kit I was so happy to see it contained two sheets of the Creative Imaginations polka dot felt.  I knew I wanted to make lots of yummy flowers.

First, here is my project...

Sorry about the color/lighting...but it has been raining for a while and I just can't seem to get good photos.

Here is how I made the fun flower.

You will need, a fabric glue, a chipboard circle, your felt, a flower center (I used the flair that came in the kit), and four circles of the same size.  I used a die to cut my circles, but I am sure you could use scissors as well.

You can see here I have cut four circles of the same size and folded each in half.  Don't worry if they don't stay folded...they will.

 For the first circle, fold in half and place glue only on one quarter.

  Glue to your chipboard circle with the fold in the middle.

 Place glue on the second half circle and place perpendicular to the first, again with the fold in the middle.

Then following the same technique place the third circle

The fourth circle is a little tricky.  You will need to place half of it on top of one quarter of the third circle and the other half under the first circle. (this is a little like how you may fold and seal a box if you don't have tape.)

Finally add your center.

And here is the final flower on my layout.  So fun and such great dimension.  I hope you have fun with your felt.  And be sure and pop over to The Sampler blog for more great ideas, the sketch and card challenges and your chance to win an extra bonus prize!

Hugs.

Nancy

Tuesdays and Teens

Hi everyone, I wanted to stop in today and share another project I made with the March kit from the Sampler.  I have been loving all the chevron patterns I have been seeing in the blogsphere and wanted to try my hand.  Let me tell you....it was not easy.

You know what was easy?  Creating beautiful flowers with the felt that was in the kit.   Just a quick trip through my big shot and done!

I accented the page with splatters of glimmer mist and the fun jewels from the kit.

There is still time to enter this month's challenges over on the Sampler blog.  And even though the full reveal hasn't happened, you can check out the April kit here.  I know you are going to love it!  The colors are just gorgeous.

Hugs.

Nancy

Monday - Diva Day

Hi everyone!  I wanted to remind you that you still have time to head over to Hydrangea Hippo for a chance to win some fabulous prizes!  You can also pick up the Limited Edition Diva Paper Crafting kit for a great price!

I love, love, love the little dangles that came in the kit.  The papers, laces, and other trims are fabulous!  There is so much to play with I made a number of different projects.  First.....a mini album.

I promise to be back later this week to show more of the things I made with the kit.  If you want to see more now though, hop over to the Hydrangea Hippo blog.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sunday and Hydrangea Hippo

Hi everyone!  I can't believe it is already Sunday.  This weekend has flown by.  I am so excited today because my first design team work for Hydrangea Hippo is up on the blog with a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Hydrangea Hippo Store!  Be sure and hop over there to check it out.

I love, love, love this kit!  It was so much fun to work with.  The pink, black, white combo works well for me.

Here are a few little sneaks of what I made, but be sure and hop over to the Hydrangea Hippo blog for the full reveal and your chance at winning.

Hugs.

Nancy