Freshman!

I just can't seem to stop finding creative uses for Quick Quotes Pattern Perfect Back2School Collection.  It was finally time that I actually created a back to school layout with it!  This collection is perfect for building a school scene with some simple fussy cutting of the fantastic Pattern Perfect papers.

My video shares how easy it is to use fussy cut elements to build this great school scene in my back to school layout.



When was the last time you fussy cut?

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Pattern Perfect Back2School Papers
Pattern Perfect Back2School Chipboard Die Cuts
Midnight Confessions Chalking Ink

Other Supplies:
EK Success Punch
American Crafts Thickers
Xyron Mega Runner
Helmar Zap Dots

Pattern Perfect Assignment Book

It is almost that time of year again in some places!  I am almost afraid to say it out loud....school time.  We are in no hurry to rush back to school here in Maine, but I do like to be prepared, so today I am sharing an altered school assignment book made using the fantastic new Quick Quotes Pattern Perfect Back 2 School Papers. 

In today's video,  I share with you how I whipped up the cover of this cute assignment book.  It is so super easy, you will be making them on your own in no time! Be sure to watch the video because I show you the altered inside of this assignment book as well as the back.  

I even spruced up the pen for the assignment book using a scrap piece of the Pattern Perfect paper.  

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Pattern Perfect Back 2 School Papers
Back 2 School Chipboard Dies
Powder Puff Chalking Ink- Red Hot

Other supplies:
Notebook
Helmar Craft Glue

I Triple Dog Dare You!

Today is my last design team post for Scrappy Chics.  This past month I have found myself saying goodbye to some really wonderful companies & people in the industry and keep hoping it means other just as wonderful doors will open.  

Last year, or the year before last, I told my sister we couldn't buy eachother Christmas gifts.  We had to make one another gifts instead.  Neither of us followed through, we still bought eachother a gift, but I also made Sandy the tongue-in-cheek altered frame you see in "I Triple Dog Dare You!".  The story of how, on a dare, Sandy stuck her tongue to a frozen slide, not once, but twice one winter is tucked in the envelope behind the Teresa Collins "Story" Bingo Card.  

To create "I Triple Dog Dare You," I used Scrappy Chic's December Main Kit.  It is a wonderful mix of holiday and every day papers and embellishments.  The only other supplies used were Tattered Angels Mist to color the fun snowflake chipboard from the kit and Helmar glues.  

I know that I have mentioned this before, but I struggle with doing layouts using the annual school portraits.  For a few years I didn't even buy them because I documented each school year in my own photography.  Upon Lily's request we started buying them again a few years ago.  Lucky for my scrapbooking she always takes a good photo. :)   To showcase this year's annual school portrait I again used the Scrappy Chic's December Main Kit.  

Pink!  Oh, I love this bold pink American Crafts cardstock that came in the kit!  It was the perfect background for the pretty pink patterened papers by Crate Paper and the photo of the kids from Easter.

Thank you to Melinda for having me as part of the Scrappy Chic's team for the past year!  I wish you the best of luck on all of your crafty endeavors!!!

Building Friendships Blog Hop

Welcome to the Building Friendships Blog Hop!  

You should have arrived here from Laura's Blog, 

if not, you can start at Heidi's Blog.  

We are a bunch of gal's that decided to get together 

and create some fun project then share them with all of you! 

Each of our projects are up as prizes for everyone participating in this hop. 

So come and hop along!

Our theme is "Back To School."

I am sure by now you have seen some great school themed projects from the ladies before me.

I kept my project simple.

A little notebook is perfect for keeping track of assignments.

I altered a mini-composition book with school themed papers and washi tape. 

The button used to make the "o"in notes is an antique button 

I got at a very cool antique store in Pennsylvania,

Building Friendship Blog Hop Details:

1. You need to leave a little love in the form of a comment on each of our blogs

by 12 midnight EST Wednesday, August 22nd.

2. You need to become a follower of each of our blogs.

3. You will need to gather all the letters and words at each blog on the hop.

4. All correct entries will be put in to win the prizes all of us are giving away on our blogs.

5.  Prizes will be posted on each of our blogs Saturday, August 25th. 

My Letters: ILT

Thanks again for visting my blog & joining our Building Friendships Blog Hop. 

Now, you will want to hop on over to Joan's Blog to see her 

wonderful creation and a chance to win another prize!