A Few more projects to share

So let me explain - obviously this is a "before picture" but what is it? Well it's a cd holder actually that I found when I was out and about - but I saw something else.

This past Christmas I was on a roll - I was going to get all of my Christmas shopping done early. I found the PERFECT doll house for my daughter! I was thrilled! I always wanted a doll house when I was a little girl - and since that didn't happen for me I was determined it was going to happen for my daughter. So when I saw it online - I ordered it!

Well a week or so later guess what - the doll house came. When I answered the door my daughter was right behind me and the doll house box was in full view. They did not put it in any sort of "hidden" box - nope it came in a box with a HUGE picture on the front showcasing this doll house. She was thrilled- I was heartbroken! I knew in that moment it would have to go back because Santa could no longer bring it to her unless I wanted to have the "talk" with her early :( So back went the doll house.

Fast forward to me seeing this little case and the creative juices started flowing....here's what I came up with.



A grouping of the pieces:

The table was also "unfinished" I painted it white to match and then "dressed" it up with pattern paper from GCD Studios.

This bed makes me giggle! It was an old pinewood derby car before - not even joking! Look at it now - isn't it so cute! I couldn't resist adding in a little rug for the cat - oh my Mom would be so proud to see me crocheting (thanks Mom for being so patient with me - see I did learn LOL)

Here's a close up of one of the chairs:

I also have a little mini book to share. I have been wanting to create a little book about myself for a while now. I think it's important to scrapbook about yourself - and if you are anything like me you often forget to do it.

Here's my little mini book using the "Artsy Urban" line from GCD Studios (I {Heart} this line - not even kidding!)

The inside pages tuck into the book and the book closes - this picture is kind of small but you get the point:

Here's a close up of one of the pages. I really wanted to focus on my journaling on these pages:

Well the laundry is not going to do itself I guess - so I better get to it. Have a super day everyone and thanks for stopping by :)

A few projects to share - long post - lots to share ;)

So this weekend was filled with snow . . . snow. . . snow and the sickies! Not really my kind of weekend! I allowed myself plenty of rest, lots of medication and 3 boxes of tissue and I think I am on the mend.

Well the weekend wasn't a total wash - in between naps I was able to get a few projects finished up.

This week over at BBTB2 we were challenged by our fellow design team member Sandi to use the little elephant cut from the everyday paper dolls cartridge found on page 75. I have to admit I struggled with this one - this little guy does not have a shadow feature! I decided to use my design studio to take off all of the little markings - you can do this by right clicking on each of the "detail markings" and selecting hide contour.

I kept it pretty simple after that - no layering - nothing - just decided to use the basic shadow cut to join 2 elephants together and play off of the word "tons". Isn't this paper and chipboard the cutest ever - it's from Crate Paper.

Anyway, here's my take - you need to head on over to the BBTB2 blog to check out the others - my fellow design team sisters are so much better with whimisical then me - trust me you will be inspired!

I also had a chance to play with some of GCD Studios papers. I played around with the Artsy Urban - I love this line! It's papers mix and match so well. Here's a little altered bucket that I made by cutting and rolling some paper to form flowers. I then added in some prima bling and leafs that I have had in my stash for a while (feels good to use up that stash!). I also have a little altered book that's "all about me" that I am excited to share later this week.







The Vintage Boy line was a lot of fun too! Gavin just had his birthday and he had a "buzz" party - this paper is perfect for invites, thank you notes and favors. It also is perfect for scrappin' the party itself.

I was also able to create a few other projects this weekend for Scrapstreet Magazine. We have some amazing companies sponsoring the magazine these next few months - I wish I could share but my lips are sealed! I will however, leave you with a little sneak peek of some projects I completed using one of of our upcoming sponsors....oh this was fun! Here's my projects:

So what do you think? Do you think you know which company this might be for? Make sure to check out our upcoming April issue to find out!

Speaking of Scrapstreet Magazine - did you check out the free February issue? It's chalked full of amazing projects that will inspire you! Are you looking to get published? We would love to include you in an upcoming issue...make sure to check out the current calls by clicking here.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have an amazing Monday and if you get a chance - stop back by later this week - I have so more projects to share with you :)