Party...with YMH!!!!

Hey y'all! I have to apologize for this belated post that should've been up Sunday. My hubby & I went on an AMAZING getaway to Austin, Texas & while I set it to post on the YMH DT blog, I forgot to set it to post on my own blog!! I know, I am such a dork sometimes...LOL! But, here it is and better late than never right?

So this layout that I designed using some fabulous products from the YMH Store features our son's 14th birthday party last month. I absolutely loved being able to get this many photos on one layout! I was also to do a super cute ruffle that I just love! And it is easy too! I used some wire ribbon that I cut in half horizontally. I then gathered it all which is super easy since it is wired...you can do all of the ribbon before even gluing it on. Next, I adhered the ruffled wired ribbon with some hot glue (it wasn't touching my photos so I knew it was safe) to the reverse side of the die cut cardstock and then pop dotted it up on my paper. While you can do this with any type of ribbon such as THIS, I did love the wired type for being more manageable.

I also did a cute little banner, which is very hot right now in the crafty world, for my title & love how it turned out. Another super easy addition that makes any project stand out! All of the patterned paper that I used is by either Imaginisce or Pebbles Inc. & you can find those both in the YMH Store. I also used some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist to spritz the die cut cardstock and then dipped a brush in to distress the edges of the paper too, prior to adding the ruffle. I am absolutely addicted to my glimmer mist & find myself finding all sorts of ways to use it! You can also find a large variety of Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist at an excellent price in the YMH Store!

I hope you take the chance to hop on over to the Your Memories Here Designs blog & Your Memories Here Store...you will love both sites! New products are coming in & I know that I am super excited! Thanks for taking a peek at my layout & I'll be back tomorrow with another fun project! Happy Scrappin'!

I'm also entering my LO into a few fun challenges this week...check 'em out if you have a chance!

SPCC - Color Combo
EIC - Inspired by Wild Garden Collage's soft colors!
Scrap Fit - Workout #26 Dress It Up!
Creative Scrappers - Sketch

2 Cute Party Favors...& a FREE stamp!!!

Hey y'all! How was everyone's weekend? Ours was fab as the hubby & I got a weekend getaway out of state...a much needed one that was amazing! And while it isn't my usual time to post for the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT, today is super special! Why? Because we are having a challenge...woo-hoo!!! And, a fab challenge at that! Heidi has released a super cute new image, this cutie patootie cuppie that I played with here, and it is FREE!!! Yes, FREE...just click HERE to hop on over and snag yours! Then, create it with it and link us up so we can check out your crafty creation. Besides the FREEBIE, there is even a 2 Cute stamp of your choice up for grabs if you win the challenge! So what are you waiting for?? Hop on over and play along right HERE!!

For my project, I decided to create a party favor & matching cupcake topper...and had soooo much fun creating them both! The patterned paper is MME & Making Memories, the cardstock is The Paper Studio & Creative Memories, the bling & flowers are Prima, the punches are SU & Martha Stewart, the blue ribbon is SU while the red is from my stash, the white gel pen is Sakura, the ruffled top is crepe paper & I used pop dots to give it some more dimension. After it was finished, I spritzed everything with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl & I love the effect! Especially where I focused on the ruffle! Such a subtle, lovely shimmer!


Now, hop on over to the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT site & check out what they did with this cutie stamp! Remember to grab your own (& why not browse Heidi's other fab stamps too in the store!) and come back to enter our challenge! Gonna be so much fun! Happy Scrappin'!

Did you know...

Did you know that you can get the amazing, adorable, & awesome 2 Cute Rubber Stamps in a digital form? That's right peeps! You can shop for all of the cutest images and have them right away by purchasing the digi version of Heidi's awesome stamps in the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Digi Store!

I always work with 2 Cute digis as this is one of my favorite methods of stamping! Less storage, more size options, & you can have them to play with right away! No waiting on shipping! I absolutely love that! Plus, there have been some super cute new releases lately such as these darling images:

Butterfly Bear!


Beatrice the Butterfly!

Bumble Bee Cutie!

Owl Sparklers!

Now, really, are those not just 2 Cute?! And next week, we are going to be having a super fun challenge for you featuring a brand new release...that you can download for FREE!! That's right, I said a new 2 Cute image for free! So, run, don't walk, to the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Digi Store and check out all the AMAZING images you could be playing with right now! And, don't forget that 2 Cute Rubber Stamps is currently have a DT Call too. View the DT Call info. HERE and make sure to check back next week for our fabulous new challenge and freebie at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT blog...I promise you are going to love it! Happy Craftin'!

2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT Call!

Hi everyone! We are having a Design Team Call!

Call will go from today 8/17- until 8/31

If you want to be a part of 2 Cute Design Team, now is the time to apply!!

Responsibilities:

**One post each week with a project using 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. (These posts can be prescheduled as far in advance as you like to work!) 3 month term.

**Participation in 2 monthly challenges. (Always know ahead of time!)

**Frequent mentioning of 2 Cute on your blog or messageboard.

**Comment on challenge entries!

What you get:

**Access to ALL the 2 Cute Rubber Stamp designs in digi form- FREE!

**Design Team Discount on any stamps you want to buy in rubber form!

**Input, opinions, and first looks at new stamp designs!

**Great DT experience without any Hassle or Unrealistic obligations!

We just like to create and have fun!!

How to apply:

*You need to send your basic info- Name, Email, Blog Addy, State to

sammyejo@62cards.com

*Please attach 3 pictures of your favorite work featuring stamping of course.

You do no have to use 2 Cute Stamps, but if you have them we would love to see them!

*We encourage you to join in our next challenge that goes live on the 24th using a FREE 2 Cute stamp we will give away. ( You do not have to participate to apply though.)

PLEASE help us get the word out! Post on your blogs and messageboards! We want to give everyone a chance! Thanks!!!

Rock On! (& some good news too!)

Hello my crafty friends! Hope everyone is doing fabulously! First I have to say that I am a couple days late with my post. Just been so busy with back to school stuff & life in general that I forgot that Sunday had come and gone! I am such a dork sometimes...but, I am back to share a crafty lil' rocker gift card with you that I made for Your Memories Here. Lately, for some reason, I have been on a gift card creating kick & figured this one would be perfect for our son & one of the many musical gifts we always get him!

The card features a fabulous Imaginisce Snag 'Em stamp. You can find these terrific stamps in the Your Memories Here store along with the fabulous Prima bling that I used. I just love the variety of products the store has to offer, as well as the fabulous prices too! You have to check it all out! On the inside of my card I added a rub-on and vintage sheet music to finish off the gift card.

Now, on to my good news! I am super duper happy to say that I won the ScrapFit challenge with my Fearless LO I had completed for the YMH DT last week! How cool is that! I absolutely love the ScrapFit challenge site & hope you check it out, if you haven't already! I can't wait to play with the fabulous kit I won...Woo-Hoo!

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my card and I hope you take the time to check out the amazing Your Memories Here DT blog too! I do appreciate it and I hope you all have a rockin' week! Happy Craftin'!

Ladybug Love!

Hey y'all! I'm back with a sweet little card to share that also happens to be super easy to make! Really, it takes no time at all to create that perfect cute tag for a gift...especially when you use a 2 Cute Rubber Stamp! I used the adorable Sleepy Lady Bug digi for this particular project & you can too...you can find it HERE in digi form & HERE in cling cushion! How cool is that?!

Supplies:
Sleepy Lady Bug digi by 2 Cute Rubber Stamps
Patterned Paper - Sassafrass
Card Base - Stampin' Up!
Cardstock - The Paper Temptress (white), Bazzill (blue & black), & Making Memories (light blue)
Die Cut - Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge & Indie Art cartridge
Pens - Signo White Gel, Copic Atyou Spica Glitter (black), Felt tip & Gel glitter (red)
Ribbon - Target
Punch - Martha Stewart
Rhinestones - Studio G
Stash - Sentiment, Paper Trim, Pop Dots

Thanks for takin' the time to look at my little cutie! Now, hop on over to the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps digi store & check out all the NEW stamps..they are fabulous! I hope you stop by the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT blog for some amazing inspiration too! Happy Scrappin'!

I am also entering my lil' card into the following awesome challenges!

Cute Card Thursday - Whateva!
Taylored Expressions - Sketch
Handfull of Stamps - Something to use in Sept. or Oct.
Meljen's Designs - Clean & Simple
Stamp n Doodle - Birthday

Fearless...

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend! I am back again this week with another layout for the Your Memories Here DT...and yes, it features some more gorgeous Prima goodies from the YMH store, a cutie pic of our son & his girlfriend, & another Taylor Swift song!

The beautiful diecut paper, flocked lace ribbon, & adhesive pearls are all by Prima. Also by Prima is the journaling spot...I just upcycled some of their lovely packaging! The green patterned paper is by Imaginisce & I used a scallop border punch to help it stand out & coordinate with the die cut paper. I used my Cricut to cut the title & brackets using the Opposites Attract cartridge & the Home Accents cartridge to cut the butterflies. It doesn't show in the photo, but I added some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist to the front of the butterflies and they have such a beautiful iridescent shimmer to them!

The title comes from the song, Fearless, and the journaling is some lyrics from the song. I feel her music really relates to young love and describes the emotions that accompany it so well. The journaling reads: In this moment, now capture it, remember it-'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this - You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless.

You can find all these rockin' products in the Your Memories Here store & I hope you take the time to check it all out! Kristina has some awesome products at amazing prices! And, don't forget to visit the YMH DT blog to see what the fabulous ladies have created! They are so talented & always shares the sweetest projects! Happy Scrappin'!

I am also entering my layout into the following fun scrapbook challenges! Wish me luck!

Pile It On - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock n Roll
Creative Scrappers - Sketch
Scrap Fit - Wet n Wild ( I used glimmer mist!)
Practical Scrappers - Summer Themed (I used summery colors!)
Hodge Podge Art - Today in the Present
Etsy Inspired Challenge - Used Cathy Walters Amazing Grace pendant featuring butterflies & lyrics!