"LoVe iS wHaT MaKEs ThE RIdE WoRtHwhiLe" A Mixed Media Canvas

I am happy to say that my mojo is back and I have been feeling quite creative, my mind whirling with new project ideas!  Last week I started this adorable mixed media canvas, and was able to finish it this weekend!  I love the bright colors and happy feeling of this canvas.

Cute little love birds on a picket fence, how sweet is that.

Cut this cute little phrase from an old Fancy Pants Valentines collection.  It is the perfect finishing touch to my canvas.

Hope you all had a nice Family Day weekend!  Thanks for stopping by and remember Cassie from Paper Issues Etsy shop is offering a 20% discount to all of my readers! Just use the discount code "SUSAN" so she knows that I sent you!

Hockey Tape, Tissue Tape, Washi Tape Oh MY!!

Ok so the new theme is up at Paper Issues and you guessed it, it's all about tape this time!!  Gotta love that.  I am so in love with tape right now, so this theme is perfect for me!  I created this layout using one of my fave tapes, hockey tape.  I also included some tape from Heidi Swapp that I've had in my stash for years and lets not forget the Dymo labeler tape...love it all!!

One of my favorite things to do with the hockey tape is to stamp on it.  This time I used a number stamp to embellish the white hockey tape.

This year my boy's hockey team was chosen to have a skills practice session at the Saddle Dome, the home of the Flames (for you non hockey fans).  Well this is pretty exciting for a 9 year old who loves Kipper (the Flames Goalie).  I captured this photo of Harrison during drills  and then later came across this picture of Kipper in the same position.  I love how little Harrison looks in the net compared to Kipper.  Every little boy who plays hockey dreams of making it into the NHL and Harrison is no different.   Needless to say this was an amazing day for our little H-Bomb that he will remember for a lifetime. 

Cassie Box the owner of Paper Issues and our faithful, talented leader also has an Etsy shop filled with fabulous products.  Some of the products she carries is twine from the twinery (can I just say I love this stuff!), Smash products, the latest patterned paper and embellishments, chipboard, watch parts, Crafter's Workshop Stencils, doilies and much much more. You should check it out!  Cassie is offering all my readers a huge 20% discount on any purchases made at her Paper Issues Etsy Shop!!!  To receive the discount you need enter "SUSAN" at check out, so she knows that I sent you.  Happy shopping!

Have a great day and don't forget to link your tape layouts/projects over at Paper Issues!

Where Have I Been and Paper Issues!!

Ok can you say BAD blogger!!  I can't even use the excuse I have been super bus.  I have been feeling uninspired and unmotivated lately in the scrapbooking department. Hopefully the mojo will be back soon.

Now what have I been up to you might ask...  Well we surprised our kids with a trip to Disneyland in January, which was a total blast!!  I haven't been there in years and it was way more fun than I remembered, it truly is a magical place.  

We were also away for a hockey tournament for our son.  Not as much fun as Disneyland but it had its moments like when my boy came second in the goalie skills competition!!! He was thrilled!  Way to go little man.

I finally went to my studio and created this layout.  It felt good to play with my stuff and get creative.  I have posted this over at the Paper Issues blog.  The theme is "All we need is love".  This is definitely not your traditional valentines but I love it just the same.  Stop by Paper Issues and take a look at the amazing projects that have been posted.  Very inspiring!! And if you have a project, card or layout that fits this theme link it, we would love to see what you are creating!

I am so loving this color combo these days.

And doillies!

And Washi tape!

Paper Issues is also looking for some new designers!  How exciting is that?  This is a fabulous team to be apart of, the girls are amazing and wildly talented.  Check it out at Paper Issues. 


Ok so I promise not to wait so long before my next post!  Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.

A Snow Day With Pink Paislee!

Wow only 7 more days until Christmas and all my shopping is done, that is a record for me.  This week I will be wrapping gifts, baking up a storm, decorating gingerbread houses and  going to my little man's Christmas concert.  So I thought I would give you some happy winter inspiration before my crazy week sets in.  For this layout I used Pink Paislee's Snow Day collection.  I love the non traditional colors, they make me happy!  Because there weren't enough dots already, ha ha,  I used some punchanella and white paint along the edges to add some fun texture.  Oh and I added a little glitter around the edges, because what's a winter page without a little glitter! 

Tim's snow flake die was perfect for this layout!  I used a patterned paper from the snow day line and some packing tape to create a packing tape transfer before I cut it with the snow flake die.  I also cut a piece of acrylic with the same die and attached it to the front of the patterned paper diecut.  I added some moulding paste to the front of the snow flakes and then sprinkled with glass glitter.  I love the chunky look of these snow flakes!

More snowflakes and some fun ribbon added along the bottom of the photos completes this layout.

I found this pretty white garland at the dollar store and added some bells and snowflakes.  

And a big soft shimmery bow, I love it!   Have a great week and enjoy all of the holiday festivities!!  Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by.

7 Gypsies Vintage Ticket Holder Class

Join me on Monday, December 12, 6-8pm to create this adorable Vintage Ticket Holder.  This is the perfect little gift for anyone on your list!  Call the Scrap Yard to sign up as space is limited 403-271-2225.

December Daily Album 2011

Look for this project in the upcoming issue of Scrapbook Trends Create Christmas issue, due out in October 2012!!

Every year I create an album or project to document our December activities.  This year I went with an album that looks like a festive front door!  There are so many fun little details in this album. I used Simple Stories Christmas Collection, can I just say, "LOVE IT!" 

I filled a cute little bottle with glitter and pom poms.  This is one of my favorite parts of the album, so cute!

A place to keep photos of this years tree.

 Love the polka dots and the holly is from Tim's new holly die.

And a great page for snowman building!  Hope we have snow on the 11th.  If not I will just move the dates around.

This little page was created using a hockey card sleeve and will hold 3 wallet sized photos.

Have you created a December Daily project this year?  I would love to see what you have come up with.  Leave me a link to your project in the comments section.

"If yOu WaNt To bE hApPy" Mini Album Class

SOLD OUT

Just a quick post to let you know that there are a few spots left in my mini album class,  Wednesday, November 9  (6-9pm) at The Scrap Yard.    Call to reserve your spot!  403-271-2225

Have a great day!