Home Is Where the Heart Is...

Hey y'all! Hope everyone has been enjoying some fabulous early spring weather like we have. Seriously, it has been just beautiful in central Oklahoma lately! And like I told y'all earlier, all this lovely weather has put me in a springy-type of crafting mood. So here I am again this week sharing a spring inspired project for Your Memories Here! I don't do much mixed media type art, but this week I thought - bring it on!

I decided to create a wall hanging using some wonderful Prima products. I just love, love, love this paper!! YMH has a fabulous selection of Prima papers, ribbon, bling, stamps, kits and more that you can check out RIGHT HERE! I did use a template for the house, but all the items are hand cut and I had so much fun creating. It really got me out of the craft funk I've been in and helped re-energize my mojo! I'm also thinking that I might create a pretty wreath and use this in the center of it. Not sure yet, but if I do, I'll make sure to share it with y'all! Oh, and are those two lil' chip board birdies covered with music notes not darling?!

Supplies
Patterned Paper/Flowers/Rhinestones - Prima
Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger
 Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket
Cardstock - The Paper Studio
Letter Stickers - Echo Park
Chipboard Embellishments - American Crafts
Large Chipboard Heart - Heidi Swapp
Ribbon - May Arts
Baker's Twine - The Twinery
Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up
Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Well, I hope you liked my project and it inspires you to create some crafty goodness of your own. In the meantime, hop on over to the YMH DT Blog for even more terrific inspiration HERE. And for some great prices on amazing goodies, check out the YMH Store RIGHT HERE. You will be so happy that you did! Well, I'm off to juggle the rest of the week and try to get some crafting in too. My mother had knee replacement surgery, I've got a parent/teacher conference tonight, kiddo is still having physical therapy on his shoulder, the hubby's big 4-0 birthday is Thursday and then the entire family is coming for Easter...whew! Ya know, sometimes life just isn't the same (or as fun!) unless it's crazy - LOL! ;0)
Until next time, Happy Crafting!!

I'm also entering my mixed media piece in the following fun challenges!

Lexi's Creations - Focus on the Sentiment
Southern Girls - Something to Say
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
Party Time Tuesdays - Flowers
Delicious Doodles - Texture
Kaboodle Doodles - Anything But a Rectangle
Paper Crafting Journey - Photo Inspiration (inspired by the Spring feel!)
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Spring (yay - lol!)
Inky Impressions - Flower Power
Catch the Bug - Easter or Spring Theme (again, yay Spring!)

Capture the Moment...

Hey y'all! Hope those of you who had spring break last week had a great time! Me, well it just seems like we were so busy I got further behind...lol! I didn't get a thing posted last week and hope you don't hold it against me. I think all of us get busy with family and a little flustered from time to time! ;0) But right now, it's time to have some fun with Your Memories Here and my card that I whipped up for the DT this week - using, of course, some Cosmo Cricket! I never get tired of their product, as you all know, and YMH has seriously cute & seriously cheap paper collections you can snag. You can check out all the Cosmo Cricket goodies YMH has to offer RIGHT HERE!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (odds & ends collection)

Rhinestones - Prima

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Ribbon - May Arts

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast DryTacky Glue

I've been in such a spring mood lately - the weather here in Oklahoma has been absolutely gorgeous for weeks - and it's really inspiring my creations. I've another bright and fun project coming up in a few days so I hope you'll visit me again. In the meantime, hop on over to the YMH DT Blog HERE for some fabulous inspiration. And, don't forget to visit the YMH Store HERE to get some great deals on some amazing products like Cosmo Cricket, Tattered Angels, Prima and Ranger! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!!

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

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
Delicious Doodles - Wonder of Life
Crafty Creations - Photo Inspiration (inspired by the colors!)
CropStop - Flourishes (flourish border around sentiment)
The Pixie Cottage - Spring or Easter
Fab n Funky - In Honor of Mum
Fresh Brewed Designs - Lots of Dots
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Spring with Ribbon
Kaboodle Doodles - Circles and Squares
PaperPlay - Spring Colors
Paper Sundaes - Spring Blossoms
Crafty Catz - Spring is in the Air
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Spring Colors

Hello Birdie!

Hey y'all! Hope everyone is having a fabulous Tuesday! I'm back again to share another Your Memories Here project with you. The weather here in Oklahoma has just been gorgeous so I was inspired to create a spring-like card. And as you can see from the photo, we not only have some lovely green grass already but our trees are in full bloom too. I sure hope it's just as lovely outdoors where you live!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle)

Die Cut Oval - Cricut/George Cartridge

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Stamps - Little Yellow Bicycle

Ink - Staz On

Metal Hearts - ColorBok

Ribbon - American Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I also want to say that my card was inspired by THIS Mojo Monday sketch. I always love to look there for great sketch inspiration and I hope you take the time to check it out too! Now, hop on over to the YMH Store RIGHT HERE & check out all their awesome products - especially the super sweet Cosmo Cricket paper. And, don't forget to visit our Design Team blog HERE as well for some fabulous inspiration using all kinds of products from the YMH Store. Oh, and if you are on Pinterest, I would love to have you follow me - just click the little "P" at the top of my blog! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Delicious Doodles - Music to Sooth the Soul (beatle's "hello goodbye")

Crafty Creations - Stripes

If the Shoe Fits - Aquamarine

CropStop - Rainbow of Colors

Penny's - Photo Inspiration (reminded me of feathers)

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

The Pixie Cottage - Things with Wings

Vintage Pearl Buttons Card for YMH!

Hey y'all! Yay - my laptop is faster than ever & my broadband connection is finally working again! I was sooo miserable while it was getting fixed, but so glad to be back. And that means I've a lot to catch up on so let's get crafty, shall we? ;0) This week for Your Memories Here I created a card showcasing some awesome Cosmo Cricket products. As everyone knows, they are hands down my favorite manufacturer & I've been wanting to whip up one of these button front cards for awhile. The vintage button holder is part of CC's Clementine collection & I made sure to make sure it was detachable - that way if the recipient wants to remove the vintage pearl buttons it will be easy peasy!

Supplies
Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (odds & ends, clementine)
Jeweled Center - Prima
Cardstock - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - May Arts
Thread - Bazzill

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up
Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Vintage Pearl Buttons - Stash

Now, hop on over to they YMH Store HERE and check out all the fabulous Cosmo Cricket papers - they are all at super awesome prices. Plus, visit HERE and you'll finds lots of other yummy products from Prima, including some similar center kisses like I used on my bow. And, if you want great inspiration, don't forget to check out the YMH DT Blog HERE - and prepare to amazed! I also want to mention that there is totally awesome new challenge up at Paper Issues! I hope you join us as we celebrate 'Go Green or Go Home' for your chance to be a featured designer...just CLICK HERE to link up. Now, I'm off to finish up a LO that I've been working on for what seems like weeks so make sure to check back soon. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following super fun challenges!

Paper Issues - Go Green or Go Home

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Monochromatic Green Theme

Card Makin' Mamas - Let's See Some Green

Crafty Creations - Vintage Fashion

Kaboodle Doodles - Think Spring/Let's See Some Flowers

Party Time Tuesdays - Bling (jewel center/pearl buttons)

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

PaperPlay - Something Old, Something New (vintage buttons/new papers)

Paper Sundaes - Green or Good Luck

Speedy Fox & Friends - Recycle (vintage buttons)

Delightful Sketches - Spring Colors

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Use Your Stash

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - New Life (inspired by spring!)

Inky Impressions - Wish Me Luck (inspired by St. Pat's colors!)

My Graffico - St. Patrick's Day (inspired by colors!)

Lexi's Creations - Mother's Day (this card is for my mama!!)

Crafty Catz - Punches & Dies (scallop punch)

Create a DIY Prima Organizer w/Your Memories Here!

Hey y'all! I'm back again to share another Your Memories Here project with ya - this one a super cute & easy, upcyled DIY organizer for your craft room! I had originally planned to share a Valentine project, but decided some of y'all might need a break from all the lovey dovey crafts out there - especially today. Not everyone celebrates Valentines & not everyone has someone to share it with, so I hope you enjoy my crafty container today that, in its former life, was french fried onion can. LOL! You can really look anywhere around your house for items to spruce up & help organize any room in your house, especially your crafty area. So not only can you feel good about crafting something useful, but your helping out the environment too. And wouldn't a cutesy can like this be adorable holding a special goodie bag filled with treats too?!

Supplies

Patterned Paper/Die Cut Butterflies - Cosmo Cricket (pixie-licious & upcycle)

Bling/Flowers/Trim - Prima

Ink - Staz-On

Stamp - Studio G

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Now, I hope you hop on over to the YMH Store HERE to grab some fun Prima goodies to create your own organizer! And if you're looking for inspiration, make sure to check out the YMH DT Inspiration Blog HERE - the gals are so talented & you will get some amazing project ideas, too!! Thanks so much for stopping by today and pop back again in a day or two for fun LO I'll be sharing for the Paper Issues Creative Team using some fun Crate Paper products...until then, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my organizer in the following fab challenges/link parties!

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

If the Shoe Fits - Anything Goes

Skip to My Lou - Made for You Monday Link Party

Crafty Creations - Swirly Whirly

Knock Me a Kiss!

I'm baaaaccckkk! ;0) Did ya miss me? Cause I sure did miss y'all! Sorry for the extended hiatus - the holidays caught up with me big time and then some other health issues popped up of which I had to take care. I hope your still gonna hang with me too because I have several projects planned to share....of the lovey dovey sort. The first being this super cute Valentine card I created for Your Memories Here! I used the Cosmo Cricket Hey Sugar kit that you can pick up in the YMH Store RIGHT HERE for just $10!! It is absolutely packed with amazing goodies & there are 2 slightly different kits to choose from. You must grab this one my crafty peeps! I've had mine for the longest & still have a bunch of product left; you definitely won't regret snagging it.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (hey sugar collection)

Bling - Prima

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz  (linen)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Ribbon - May Arts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Buttons, Thread

I also want to make sure to say that I was totally inspired to create this card thanks to Amy Rohl over at Ink About Me. She made a gorgeous card (the 3rd one down on her post), which you check out HERE, that just made me stand up and shout! Thanks Amy!!! I first noticed her super cute card on Pinterest and am so glad I did. I just love Pinterest and if you are not on, shoot me an email and I will send you an invite. And if you are on Pinterest, make sure to follow me HERE. I would love to share with y'all!

Now, it would just tickle me pink if you'd hop on over HERE to the YMH DT blog and check out all the fab inspiration there. And pop by the YMH Store HERE to get some super cool deals on some very neat products you know you can't live without...hehehe! Not to mention that there is a fabulous new theme up over at Paper Issues! I am blessed to be part of the PI DT and the theme for the entire month of February is All We Need is Love, which you can check out HERE. So make sure to link up your paper projects, old or new, and play along for a chance to be featured. We love to be inspired by you!!

I'm also entering my project into the following super fab challenges!

Paper Issues - All You Need is Love

Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (inspired by the sweet colors!)

ScrapFit - WWU#24 Cluster(s)

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Red & Pink w/Ribbon

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Challenge

Fresh Brewed Designs - Love

Lollipop Crafts - Valentines

Creative Inspirations - Inspired by Love

Card Makin' Mamas - Valentine

Thankful 4 U!

Hey everyone! So sorry for the long break...I've been battling some health issues but am doing so much better! So better in fact, you'll need to stop back in several times this week as I share several more LO's that I've whipped up, as well as a home decor Halloween project...yay! Now, while I whipped up this LO featuring some super fun Cosmo Cricket projects from the Your Memories Here Store, I used THIS fabby sketch that can be found over at Sketches in Thyme. They have several challenges a month featuring some of the best sketches ever! I discovered them several months ago and have been playing along since then. I do hope you'll check them out because they are having a DT Call...which is why I used this particular sketch. I'm hoping to make their amazing DT so wish me luck, y'all!

Now, on to the deets about my YMH DT project this week. Y'all know my love for Cosmo Cricket knows no bounds & I especially love that their collections mix n match so well! I also love that you can find some amazing Cosmo Cricket paper at super awesome prices RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store!! There are several collections available, including some I used here, at prices that you won't find anywhere else on the web...they are that fantastic. The photo itself is a recent one of me & my mommy in law at Lake Hefner Lighthouse in Oklahoma City. We spent an amazing day together doing some scrappy shopping & eating by the lake, then taking a stroll down by the lighthouse. It was a gorgeous day & am so very thankful (and blessed) to have such a great mom in law!

Supplies

Sketch - Sketches in Thyme

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle, nutmeg, & pixie-licious collections)

Buttons - Cosmo Cricket 

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Thickers - American Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Thank y'all so much for stopping by! I do hope you'll take the time to check out Sketches in Thyme, as well as the YMH Store & Inspiration Blog. Over at the blog HERE you'll find some terrific inspiration by some amazing ladies using products from the YMH Store...which you can visit HERE for rockin' products like Tim Holtz, Prima, Cosmo Cricket, Tattered Angels and more! Don't forget to check back very soon for a super fun Halloween LO I know you'll love...until then Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO in the following challenges!

Sketches in Thyme - DT Call/Sketch

ScrapFIT - WO#54 Numbers (in my title & journaling)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Lollipop Crafts - Embellish It

Scrapping the Music - Challenge #181 (inspired by lyric "i will love you till i die"!)

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

SPOOK-tacular Frame...more dollar store decor w/YMH!

Hey y'all! I'm back again to share some more dollar store decor that is sure to dress up your home just right for Halloween! See, as most of ya know, Halloween is our favorite holiday here in the Beshear household. And, like a lot of crafters out there right now, I'm a crafter on a budget. This project I'm showing ya today cost me $1 buck...yep, just a dollar cause all I had to buy was the frame. So, I'm here to show you how to make the most of your goodies while getting the most bang for your buck...by using your scraps, shopping your local dollar tree & scoring some amazing deals at Your Memories Here! I've designed for YMH for over a year now & am so happy to do so. I love sharing how just a few products can really jazz up a project, as well as how to get the most out of things. Kristina, YMH owner, is absolutely fabulous & really does have some amazing bargains....so check them out HERE in the YMH Store!

Okay, so my little spooky project started out with a frame from my local dollar tree, just like last week's home decor project did. You can check that shabby Halloween frame out HERE. Then I started using some fun products like Tattered Angels stamps, mists & papers, as well as some Prima papers & a Donna Downey stamp...most of these items can be found RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store too. I'm tellin' y'all, one stop shopping rules...lol! This project is fab-u-lous for scraps. That's actually what I made it all out of too, which makes it even better. And you can make one too cause it is soooo easy....just grab you a frame, measure your papers, and embellish to your little heart's content. You can't go wrong with this project so don't be afraid to make it yours!

Supplies

Orange Patterned Paper/Tree & Spider Stamps/Glimmer Mists - Tattered Angels

(mists used: key lime, mimosa, sand, fall breeze, charcoal)

Black & Green Patterned Paper/Donna Downey Stamp/Recycled Packaging - Prima Marketing

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Twine - The Twinery

Numbers - American Craft Thickers (rain boot font)

Flocked Letters - Dollar General

Sentiment Stamps - Studio G

Ink - Staz On

Patterned Paper - Authentique, Reminisce

Cardstock Stickers - Target

Dimensional Stickers - Wal Mart

Adhesive - Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Frame - Dollar Tree

So there you have it...easy & inexpensive, but totally cute, Halloween decor for the crafter on a budget. Now, what are you gonna make? I would love to see it! I'd also love it if you hopped on over to the YMH DT Blog for inspiration HERE & the YMH Store for terrific products HERE. And, do not forget that all month long we are having a Halloween link party at Paper Issues! It is so completely awesome & I hope you'll join us for your chance to be featured, or win a great mini kit from the Paper Issues store! Go HERE to link up your Halloween creations. Whew! This was kind of a long post, huh? Sorry about that, but thanks for hangin' in there with me! Make sure to check back for more Halloween/Fall projects comin' your way, plus a very special Guest Design Spot I can't wait to announce...until next time, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my altered frame into the following fun challenges/parties!

Paper Issues - Halloween Link Party (all month long!!)

PaperCrafting Journey - Die Cuts &/or Punches (i'm a GDT for this challenge...yay!)

Blue Cricket Design - Show & Tell Link Party

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Skip to My Lou - Made for You Monday Link Party

Lollipop Crafts - Critters (they're everywhere on my project!)

The Paper Variety - Include a Forest Friend (my cutie owl!)

All Things Thrifty - All Things Spooky Link Party

Delicious Doodles - Tales of the Unexpected

Fresh Brewed Designs - Pumpkins (got one or two on my frame!)

Fab n Funky - Die Cuts or Punches (lots of die cuts!)

Crafty Creations - Create a Crafty Decoration

Delightful Sketches - Make it Dimensional

PaperPlay - Autumn Colors

Dollar Decor w/Tattered Angels from YMH!

So good to see y'all again! I've been hiding away in my crafty cave trying to get an insane amount of projects done. Not only do I have my regular DT projects due, but also some GDT stuff & lots of Fall/Halloween home decor craftiness taking place. Seriously, you should see my craft room. It looks like a tornado & earthquake happened in there...at the same time. I will clean it though. Soon. Maybe. Anyway! I'm here today to share with you a super cheap, super cute & shabby Halloween home decor frame made with some awesome supplies from the Your Memories Here Store. First off, this project cost me $1. Yes, $1. I had everything on hand but the frame, which called my name when I was at my local Dollar Tree the other day. I instantly knew what I wanted to do with it.

I have a bunch of old, vintage books that I use for projects like this. I grabbed one, ripped out some pages with the binding still in tact, & cut out a pumpkin shape. I used my Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam (grab it HERE) and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (get that HERE) to give it some pretty orange sparkle & shimmer. I also put a few drops of charcoal glimmer mist in a ziploc baggie & added my ribbon. I smooshed it around & then pulled it out to dry. This is easiest way to "mist" your ribbons without getting mist everywhere. I cut my paper to fit the frame, found me a cutie stick & set to getting everything glued down. I also added that cute little Halloween tag...which I found in a pack at Target for $1. So maybe the project cost me $2...but technically I didn't buy the tag just for this frame so I'm not gonna count it. That's just how I roll...LOL!

Now, hop on over to the YMH Store HERE to grab some fabulous Tattered Angels goodies at amazing prices. And visit the YMH DT blog HERE for awesome inspiration. Plus, don't forget to check out the brand new linking party at Paper Issues...it's all about Halloween! You'll also have the chance to win some fun mini kits from the Paper Issues store & the party will last all month long RIGHT HERE...woo-hoo! Make sure to check back soon for a very special GDT post...until then, Happy Craftin'!

Supplies

Glimmer Mists/Glams - Tattered Angels (charcoal, mimosa, & copper kettle)

Patterned Paper - Tattered Angels

Frame - Dollar Tree

Halloween Tag - Target (check out their $1 spot...awesome stuff!)

Adhesives - Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Vintage Book/Button/Ribbon - Stash

Stick - Outside (seriously, go outside & grab some stuff...see what ya can create!)

I'm also entering my home decor project into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Halloween

Lollipop Crafts - Halloween

 Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Anything But a Card

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Blue Cricket Design - Show & Tell Link Party

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Halloween

Creative Inspirations - Buttons

Dream Big...

Ahhh, it's good to dream. Especially when you dream up fun projects that use up your Cosmo Cricket stash! As y'all know I'm more than a little slightly obsessed with Cosmo Cricket products & thanks to Your Memories Here, I get my fix on all the goodies. So once again, for my YMH DT post, I decided to whip up a sweet card using products from Cosmo Cricket's Odds & Ends, Togetherness, & Upcycle Collections. I really love how the card turned out...specifically the ruffled ribbon layers. The ribbon is by Offray & I've got some in pink I can't wait to use too! To get your fix of Cosmo Cricket goodies from the YMH Store just CLICK HERE!

Supplies

All Products Cosmo Cricket Except:

Cardstock - Bazzill

Ribbon - Offray

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I hope you liked my sweet project today & that maybe it inspires you to not only dream big, but dig into your favorite supply stash too! And if you need (or want!) some fabulous new crafting supplies, you can always find amazing deals at the YMH Store HERE on all your favorite goodies. Plus, the YMH DT Blog has some rockin' inspiration that is sure to get you dreaming so visit the gang HERE! Oh, & don't forget to check out our Paper Issues linking party HERE and play along with our fun "Tree Hugger" theme. Make sure to check back soon for some more fun stuff coming your way...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following terrific challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (those cutie butterflies!)
Moxie Fab World - Delightfully Random Tuesday Trigger (inspired by colors, gingham & buttons!)

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

ScrapFIT - Buttons

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

CropStop - Blocking

Delicious Doodles - Cute as a Button

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favorite Color (right now i am so in love w/yellow!)

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Just the 2 of Us!

Happy Tuesday, y'all! I'm back again to share with you another LO I created for Your Memories Here. And yep, once again I broke out some awesome Cosmo Cricket goodies to create...except this time I dug a little farther back into their collections for one of my faves, Joy Ride. This kit is just perfect for those road trip photos, like these pics of my hubby & son on a recent weekend trip to Austin, Texas. Over at the YMH Store, there are some fabulous Cosmo Cricket paper collections up for grabs at fantastic prices...you can check them all out HERE, cause trust me, you're definitely gonna want some!

Supplies

All Products from Cosmo Cricket's Joy Ride Collection except:

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cardstock - Bazzill

Thickers - American Crafts

Yellow Type - LYB

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hop on over to the YMH Store HERE to grab some amazing crafting products & visit the YMH DT Blog HERE for some awesome inspiration. And, there is a new inspiration link party up at Paper Issues with a fun Tree Hugger theme...it can be interpreted so many ways so check it out HERE! Also, make sure to check back by on Thursday for a very special hop. Fresh Brewed Designs is having a "Save the Hooters" blog hop promoting breast cancer awareness & you are invited! I'm lucky enough to get to participate since I'm the FBD GDT this month, plus I'll have some blog candy up for grabs. So check back Thursday & until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (got trees in my photo!)

Fresh Brewed Designs - Football Inspirations (orange for those Texas Longhorns!)
Lollipop Crafts - Anything But a Card
Lasting Memories - Sketch using Fall Colors
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
The Paper Variety - Stickers (letter stickers!)

Live Out Loud...

Happy Tuesday y'all! I'm back to share with you a project for Your Memories Here that I'm hoping will rock your world...pun intended! :0) As y'all know I love me some Prima Marketing products, and this week I wanted to show you some versatility using Prima on this rockin' guy LO featuring our son. Usually when I use Prima, and I know most others do this too, we make everything soft, pretty, & detailed because their products are just so gorgeous. However, some of their prettiest papers have a grungier flip side that are just perfect to showcase the men in our life! And like always, you can find the most fabulous Prima products including papers, flowers, ribbons, stamps, crystals & more RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store.

One of my favorite things about this LO are the letters; I just love how they turned out when I spritzed them with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Charcoal. They almost look like metal & really have some depth to them too. I also love that I was able to recycle several items such as the corrugated cardboard stars, which used to be a coffee wrapper, and the fabric journaling spot, which was a Van's shoe tag in a previous life. I always save all the tags off our son's shoes/clothes because most of them are pretty cool & just perfect for LO's like this. It also makes the LO a little more personal. I also spritzed a little charcoal glimmer mist on the cardboard stars to help them stand out. The arrow & the cardboard stars I cut by hand using a template, then dabbed some Tim Holtz Distress Ink on them.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Prima (blue), Junkitz (red)

Tiny Type/Tiny Words - Cosmo Cricket

Glimmer Mist - Tattered Angels (charcoal)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Circle - Cuttlebug Die 

Red Stars - Cricut/Indie Art Cartridge 

Cardstock - Bazzill

Large Letters - Heidi Swapp

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Journaling Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll (white), Sharpie (black)

Recycled - Van's Tag, Corrugated Cardboard

Thanks so very much for stopping by! Now, if you'd visit the YMH Store HERE to check out some amazing offers, that would make me super happy too! And if you're in need of some inspiration, swing on by the YMH DT Blog for ideas...the ladies over there are super talented! Make sure to check back tomorrow as I've got another LO to share with you, this one using some inspiration from Sketchy Thursdays. Plus, on Saturday I'll have another GDT post for Fresh Brewed Designs. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

The Paper Variety - Challenge 3 Favorite Photos

Fresh Brewed Designs - Use Something New

Kaboodle Doodles - Chipboard