love this.

Tonight I had some free time and I was itching to work with some new products I recently received. I used THIS Stuck Sketches?! sketch to make my page.

I just got some of the Heart Day collection from Crate Paper and although it's a Valentine's day collection, the colors and the love theme can be used for anything.

Thanks for looking! :)

supplies
die cuts, tags, labels, journal cards: Elle's Studio (Little Moments; Let's Eat)
chipboard stickers: Crate Paper (Heart Day)
patterned paper: Bella Blvd (Valentina)

love.

I had some time before work to make a page today for the Scrappy Friends challenge and combined it with the Pawsitively Pets challenge from Paper Issues this month. For the Paper Issues challenge, we had to use three patterned papers and ink/mist/paint. The Scrappy Friends challenge is a sketch + wood veneer.

This was fun because I haven't used my mists in a long time. I used up some of my Bella Blvd Rover collection and combined it with some new Illustrated Faith, that's actually from the Christmas collection.

Here's my page:

Thanks for looking!

supplies
patterned papers: Bella Blvd (Rover); Illustrated Faith CHRISTmas (God's Love);
die cut pieces: Elle's Studio monthly kits (July, September, October), Sunny Days collection, and Little Moments collection;
sticker: Bella Blvd (Riley);
wood veneer: Studio Calico
mist: Mr Huey (Rudolph)

let's go

I found two pics that would work for the October 1 Stuck?! Sketches. They're from 2014 (and I documented that trip HERE), but I wanted to tell the story about our kayaking trip this summer, for which I have no photos. I was too afraid I'd drop my phone in the river.

Our first trip we were gone for about four hours and I was so sore the next day. Plus, as soon as I put my kayak in the water, I capsized. It was embarrassing. This time I felt like a pro, it was a much shorter trip (about an hour), and I spotted a Bald Eagle which was awesome.

Thanks for looking!

supplies
patterned paper, die cut pieces, cardstock stickers: Echo Park (Summer Party)
tags, die cut pieces: Elle's Studio

Old Jail.

Earlier this year when we were in Florida, we day tripped to St Augustine and visited the Old Jail. Our tour guide was full of energy and it was really interesting. Maybe because we work at a prison but I thought the cells and the fact that the sheriff and his family lived there on the premises and the area out back for hangings were fascinating.

I was inspired by the October Paper Issues sketch.

thanks for looking!

supplies
patterned paper: Studio Calico (stripe); Elle's Studio (star)
die cut pieces, chipboard: Bella Blvd
journal tag and label: Elle's Studio

engaged!

When I saw this patterned paper in a Studio Calico kit I received, I hated it. For some reason I hung onto it and while I was going through my stash today to scrap these photos, I pulled it out and thought it was perfect. I trimmed it down to 8.5x11 size and used this sketch from Let's Get Sketchy as inspiration.

Almost everything is from the October kit from Elle's Studio + some bits from September and August kits + some pieces from the Little Moments collection. I cannot get enough of their little die cuts and labels and now that they have subscriptions to their monthly kits, I am in Heaven!

We had our engagement photos taken a few weeks ago and got them back last week. They were expensive ($400...) and we got 25 images but then you have to purchase each image that you want.... It's a lot of money but I justify it because they turned out SO good and how often do you have professional photos taken?! Rarely.

Anyway, here's my page. What inspired me most from the sketch were the layers and the photo placement.

Thanks for listening to my rambling! :)

supplies
flag: Bella Blvd (Engagement)
cardstock sticker: Doodlebug (mini doodle-pops)
patterned paper: Studio Calico (High Rise) from this kit
decorate tape: Glitz Design

R + K

Last month, my cousin got married in a small backyard wedding at their home. It was a simple, rustic/country outdoor wedding and the bride's dress was beautiful.

I found this Sketch N Scrap sketch that worked well with my photo.

I know this Love and Marriage collection from Bella Blvd is a bit old, but I bought a few pieces recently with the idea of documenting some weddings I've gone to this year, as well as my engagement! :)

design team call at Stick It Down!

It's time for a design team call! We are looking for new members and we're also looking for sketch designers.

Our next term will run from January to June 2017. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to this time frame.

What you will do:

• provide one project per month, with possible special events during the six month term
• comment on all submissions as you are assigned
• post our challenge to your blog and other social media outlets 
• have projects completed and posted one week before the deadline

What you need:

• an active blog
• a Facebook account as this is where the DT "meets"
• a love for sketches
• organizational and time management skills

What we will do:

• provide the sketches one month in advance
• provide your posting schedule and commenting assignments
• be supportive and encouraging
• share your photo and your blog link on the SID blog
• share your project on various social media outlets, including Facebook and Instagram

How to apply:

• send an email to StickItDownChallenges@gmail.com with the subject line "Design Team Call"
• include your name and location
• include a list of current commitments (no experience necessary!)
• include three of your favorite layouts that best display your style and suit the requirements of the team you are applying for (ie submit cards if you are applying for the card team)
• introduce yourself in few brief sentences
• If you have experience or are interested in designing sketches, please include a few of your sketch designs in your application as well.

This call is open to everyone, including our current team members, and will run until 11:59pm on Friday, October 28. The new team will be notified by November 6 and announced on the SID blog on or around November 14. The new design team's projects will be revealed in January. 

 

If you have any questions, please let me know!

sunshine and more sunshine.

I like to make a pocket style page with photos from vacations. I think it's a great way for me to be able to document all the random photos I take without having so many single page layouts of pretty much the same theme.

I used a lot of my Elle's Studio monthly kits + the Spring Break March 2016 Kelly Purkey kit.

stamps: Echo Park (Summer Party); Kelly Purkey (Beach Day; Spring Break; Kelly's Texas); Studio Calico (Aloha kit);
wood veneer: Fancy Pants ;
ink: Memento (Tangelo); Versafine (onyx black)

Navy Pier

In August on our way to Green Bay, we stopped in Chicago for a night. We didn't really have any plans for the evening, but Austin hadn't been to Navy Pier before so I definitely wanted to go there. I also definitely wanted to get some Garrett's Popcorn!

supplies
patterned paper: Amy Tangerine (yes, please)
tags, die cuts: Echo Park (Happy Summer); My Mind's Eye (By the Sea); Fancy Pants (Making Waves); Elle's Studio (August monthly kit)
wood veneer: Fancy Pants

Stitch Fix #13

I can't believe this is Fix #13 for me! As a general rule, my Fixes are better when I ask for specific items (ie colored skinnies, green tops, etc). I stick with the same stylist, Britt, and I think she really has down my style. I also have noticed that I tend to like my winter Fixes more than my summer Fixes. Here's what I got this time...

Le Lis Stessy 2Fer knit dress - size medium - $78

I asked for a dress with sleeves to wear to my cousin's wedding this November and this is perfect. I like the sleeves, I like the colors, I like the design, it fit me well. But when dresses hit me at my knees I don't like he way it makes my legs look. I prefer them to hit above my knee. Plus for the price, I wsan't sure how much use I'd get out of it. So I had to return this.

Loveappella Edgewater knit top - size medium - $48

I love this top. It's like it was made for me. So soft and the fit is perfect. It's great for casual autumn days.

Tinsel Kamala skinny jean - burgandy- size 29/8 - $68

I am hoping I can find these online somewhere in a size 28/6. I have been working out a lot lately so I don't know if it's that or if this brand runs big, but these were too big for me in the waist. I am so sad :( They fit otherwise perfectly, I super love the color, and they were so soft. Plus, the price for pants is great! I tried to exchange them, but they only had a size 14.

Loveappella Roxi lace detail knit top - size medium - 54

I so wanted to keep this top but it fit kind of funky on me. I'm not sure exactly what the issue was, it was just a little bit clingy. I love the lace sleeve detail.

Bancroft Leighton metal bauble necklace - $34

This is pretty, but I don't do big necklaces. When I wear necklaces, they are small and dainty and short. Plus, I don't spent this much on jewelry. 

I only ended up keeping one item this time, partially because we just spent a lot of money on engagement pictures, but the only other item I really, really wanted to keep were the pants. I'm still hoping to find them online in my size!

How it works: You pay a $20 styling fee, fill out a fashion survey, and they send you five items. You can keep all or none of the items. If you keep all five, you get a 25% discount. The $20 styling fee goes toward your final bill. Thinking about trying it? Use my referral link.

fishing

My cousin posted this photo of her dad and her daughter on Instagram and I thought it was so cute! Zoe has the cutest little smile.

I used THIS sketch from Let's Get Sketchy and my August Clique Kit.

Enjoy your day!

collecting moments.

My cousin got married a couple of weekends ago and we had some selflie stick fun at the wedding. I found this Stuck?! Sketches September sketch to use.

I used mostly the September Elle's Studio monthly kit. The background paper is Bella Blvd but I thought it coordinated quite well.

Thanks for looking!

stamp sets
Elle's Studio (Travelogue); Two Peas in a Bucket (designed by Shimelle Laine);

summer fun.

At the end of June, we went to the Kenny Chesney concert and had a great time. A huge group of us used to go every year, but we've all grown apart and it's been years since I've seen Kenny.

I used a Let's Get Sketchy September sketch and Elle's Studio mostly Sunny Days collection. I love love love that white text patterned paper and there are two sheets of it in the 12 x 12 collection pack that I am hoarding. This is the first time I've used it and I just want to save it forever!

stamp set: Kelly Purkey
yellow patterned paper: Studio Calico

road trip.

Last month we went to Green Bay for Packers training camp. We stayed one evening in Chicago and then left the following morning for Green Bay. On the way, we stopped in Milwaukee at the Miller-Coors Brewery for a tour. At the end of the tour, you get three free beer samples. It was a warm, sunny day and they had a band playing oldies music. It was a nice little break from driving.

I used sketch 112 from Sketch N Scrap and the Paper Issues Take 5 September challenge for this page. My 5+ were blue, yellow, red, 2 patterned papers, memorabilia (my bracelet), circles and labels.

I used the Sunny Days collection from Elle's Studio and embellishments from May/June/July/August kits. The striped paper is from the 6x6 paper pad and doesn't line up exactly but I don't think it's too noticeable with the photos at the top of the page that really grab your attention. The cluster of embellishments at the bottom focus your eyes there instead of the mismatched lines.

Anyway, I've done the Budweiser brewery tour in the past and the major perk is the free beer samples, but they're also really interesting tours! You get to see quite a bit and also learn lots about the history and their brand and marketing.

• Their warehouse stores over 500,000 cases of beer at a time.
• 1400 bottles of beer are filled per minute.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

USA

My little cousin left for basic training yesterday and earlier this summer I bought the Pebbles Inc America the Beautiful die cut pieces in preparation for this day.

I found the Stuck?! Sketches one photo layout sketch to use but I had a bit of trouble with the die cuts I wanted to use. I finally cut the USA sign off he bottom of the bald eagle and that worked better for me.