I'm a Hybrid Chick!

I was a busy girl in February as I also joined the uber-talented girls over at Hybrid Chick.  We take beautiful digital designs from the DigiChick Boutique and turn them into fabulous papercrafting goodies.

For my project this month, I created a cute pocket book (I do try to challenge myself by varying my book designs).  My book features small envelope-style pockets ready for tags and memorabilia.  The book is bound together like a matchbook.

You can see all the details including templates over on the Hybrid Chick blog.

Thanks for popping in.

News to Share

Ooh, I've had a lovely surprise last month.  I discovered Kaisercraft goodies over at Merly Impressions.  My goodies arrived in super-fast time which I've used for Manorhouse Creations (you'll see them this month).  But blow-me.  Chrissy asked me to join her fab design team. 

So without further ado. I'll share my first project with you:

I don't think that there are enough boy papers out there so I was really thrilled to get this Technologic set in the post.  I love the punchy colour combo and the fabulous patterns.

My DS is so gadget orientated now that he goes to senior school.  He loves the XBox most of all though (ughh).

There are fantastic stickers and check out these collectables.  There are LOADS of cute die-cuts in the pack. 

Well thanks for popping in.  I'll be back later in the month with another Technologic layout and I'll also get busy making some tags or cards with my leftovers.  Oh joy!

Happy Leap Year

I had to post something today as it is such a special day.

My lovely friend Nicki bought me this jewellery hanger some time ago.  We both had intentions of altering them one day - Nicki has but mine was left naked waiting for the right embellishments.  Beautiful flowers from Manor House Creations was just what it needed!

I hot-glued the flowers and leaves into place as I find this is the only way for items to stay put.  I used some of my all-time favourite flowers for the occasion.

It's a great idea to mix in some ribbons netting in order to show them at their best.

Thanks for popping in.  Happy Leap Year!

Busy Half Term

We had a really busy half term this week.  Considering the weather is a little chilly and damp we've got out and about a lot.  We saw the Muppet movie, Lauren went horse riding for her birthday treat, bowling, Conkers (outdoor adventure park), Jacob went Paintballing and finally our crop was yesterday.  Phew!  So that is my excuse for no post until now :)

So whilst I have some great new stories to scrap, I'll leave you with a story from last year which I never got around to sharing. 

We met up with our old friends last summer.  It has been ages since we hooked up but it was like we were never separated.  DH went to school with these guys, but I met the girls when I was still a teenager (crikey, that sounds like a very long time ago).

I love the fact that you can just pick up where you left off with them.  The kids had fun getting to know one another but that's a different story.

The papers and stickers are all October Afternoon 5 & Dime - just fantastic colours and patterns as always. Circles have always been my thing, but I'm loving these circles.  Sketch courtesy of the wonderful Pagemaps.

Pretty things

I recently discovered the Bonjour collection from Kaisercraft. My oh my.  This has to be the prettiest collection I've laid eyes on. 

Anyway, I got to play with a few goodies and in no time at all. Voila!

The photo is from our photoshoot with Julie and Jackie.  It was the end of the day so the kids were pretty weary by this point.

It's been a while since I had papers that needed intricate cutting, but it is so worthwhile.  I cut around the tiny climbing flowers and leaves so that the frame could be tucked behind.  I added my favourite tiny envelope which has the cutest die-cut stamp inside.  These die-cuts are from the Sweet Nothings collection.  There are SO MANY die-cuts in there - such great value for money!

A little more cutting and a few more die-cuts for my title.

Well thanks for popping in.  You'll have to wait to see the rest of the projects as I've used them for Manor House Creations.  If you want to nab some for yourself, check out Merly Impressions. Especially look up the Sweet Nothings die-cuts - it is rammed full of gorgeous images.