Dinosaur Frenzy

Today, a layout using the simply fun Little Star papers, In Stitches overlay, and some cute Dinosaur Designs from Love SVG.

                       

All Heart

The Paper Ala Mode challenge this week is hearts.  This little character from Sandra Caudwell is rather cute.  The design is simple and can be used for a variety of occasions.

Even this card in all its pink glory could be used for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, a new baby girl, or just because for your granddaughter.  I'm sure this card would always be a hit.

Hello Digital Papers

Hello digital papers is a new We Are 3 collection that is super versatile.

Maybe you see a theme here with the diagonal patterns....yes, these colors in the same pattern all work well together.  Even more fun, print them in different sizes and some diagonally, making them even more fun to pair together for lots of layers!

Also new this month is the Birthday Wishes set that includes four birthday sentiments!  I love these simple sentiments and have loved making them more fun by changing colors using GIMP or Word.  Adding a neutral border, I was able to easily cut the sentiment using my Sizzix Eclips.

Embellishments on this card include We Are 3's Butterfly Overlay from the Dreamy Creamy collection.  They can be layered on any paper for a sweet effect.

                                      

Just Go For It

When I saw this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch, it just had to be a layout!  It's so simple - yet such fun to make with nice bright Little Star papers (We Are 3).  I wish I could show you the layout with my grandson's pic - unfortunately, that can't be shared.

February Release: Sweet Sounds and Birthday Wishes

Happy February, Friends!  The beginning of each month is all about sharing We Are 3's newest releases and sharing some creative inspiration.  This month's collections are sweet - they are amazing!  Our creative team will be sharing amazing projects throughout the month.  This collection - Sweet Sounds - touches my heart and inspires me.  I hope you'll check out this paper collection and make a point to share what you've made.

 

Best Collection Yet

For today's layout, I used Little Star papers (We Are 3).  (I just love how everything coordinates in We Are 3 paper collections!)

Hues Fun

I really had fun with this card...it's the first time I've been successful at shading - as you can see on the vase.

The card was inspired by Power Poppy's Hues to Use.  Ooops....I see my yellow background is a bit deeper than that in the sample....though my bouquet's colors are right on cue.

Supplies Used:

• Images - Greek Vase (Johnny Automatic Clip Art), Pear Tree Blossoms (A Creative Need), All-Occasion Sentiments (We Are 3)
• Papers - Outer Space (We Are 3)

 

Tips and Techniques 2 Inspiration

Here's another Christmas layout - one of my grandson wear a red nose and deer antlers Baba sent him.  The design is inspired by a layout by Denise Medeiros (Tips and Techniques 2).  The papers used are from the Vintage Carnival Collection (We Are 3).

Operation with a Twist

My challenge for myself today was a birthday card with a twist - Cavity Sam from the game Operation.  The card is for our neighbor to go along with the classic game we are giving her for her birthday.  Thanks to inspiration from Blinkin', Thinkin', and Inkin', this challenge is a piece of cake!  Here is my finished card!

I used pretty much all basic shapes from my Sizzix Eclips library.  The only parts not in the library are the wishbone and wrench.  The sentiment inside says, "It doesn't take brain surgery to know you deserve a Happy Birthday!"

Splitcoast Featured Stamper

Splitcoast Stampers Features a member each Sunday.  Their Sunday Challenge is to make a card inspired by the Featured Stamper.  FS #572 made a watercolored card, topped a lattice die and a simple sentiment.  It was fun to experiment with her design and very easy to CASE.  Using handmade paper for my background was lovely.  

What a Ride!

One of my favorite paper collections - Little Star (We Are 3). Those colors and stars are just so darn cute! Using this collection for a scrapbook focusing on another favorite of mine - my youngest grandson.

Wedding Groomsman

The next layout for my wedding album uses background paper from We Are 3 (Burlap Beach).

A Beautiful Moment

Arggh!  I think I have hit the wall with scrapbook layouts!  Losing mojo - way behind.  Anyways, here is another layout for my wedding album - I will continue because this is the third time I've started my album and I refuse the quit this time!  This photo my photographer caught of the train conductor bowing his head in prayer is one of my favorites.  I ran into the conductor a few years later who told me he has it hanging in his office.  

Now That's Something to MEOW About!

Getting an early start on my Christmas cards?  For some reason when I saw the great color combination of pink, grey, and white in the Sweetheart digital paper collection by We Are 3, I thought Christmas.  The image is a freebie by Dearie Dolls - The Cat and the Christmas Tree.

Wish You Luck Shamrock Cards

Today I am featured as Guest Designer at Power Poppy.  My card uses Power Poppy's Wish You Luck stamp set.  Inspiration comes in many ways - today's comes from the Hues to Use challenge.  To give my card dimension, I used two copies of the bouquet, crumpling the top layer.  I hesitated about using two layers.  It looked quite nice with just one layer, but I do love dimension.

Papers:

• Storybook Christmas - We Are 3
• Romantic Ocean - We Are 3
• Shabby - We Are 3
• Vintage Christmas - We Are 3

    
Stamp Set:

• Wish You Luck - Power Poppy

Distressing Ink:

• Sweet Plum - Memento

SVG File:

• Lattice 17 - Monica's Creative Room

Tools and Accessories:

• Sizzix Eclips

The card is 5" x 5".  The lattice background, bouquet, and sentiment are mounted on the card with dimensionals.  The bouquet and sentiment were colored using GIMP.

It's Winter and Time to Warm Up!

The best part about We Are 3 is that there's something new and fun each month.  Today's card comes with warmth and love showcasing We Are 3's beautiful digital papers, images, and sentiments.

Here I used Toasty Warm Neutral Colors and this month's new Winter Sentiments - all of which can be purchased at We Are 3's Etsy Shop.  This paper collection with the knitted design just screams WARM!  I fussy cut a snowflake from the paper for a bit of an accent.  I really love how warm and comforting the papers are.

     

Sending Kindness

Hello!  The sun is shining here while much of the country is under snow, and that means some flower cards!  Yay!  Here is a card I made using the freebie digital set at Kit and Clowder from Graciellie Design - Sending Kindness. 

Supplies Used:

• Image - Sending Kindness (Graciellie Designs)
• SVG File - Butterfly Frame (SVG Cuts)
• Cardstock - Tattered and Worn (Paper Studio)

Color Me Nautical

For today's card, I chose to use Seaside Bobbers with new release, Nautical Love, with a touch of Sweetheart.