In the Glittery Garden

Hello!!!! How is everyone doing?? Are you Americans gearing up for Black Friday? Even though we don't have Black Friday here in Canada I still get excited for it! I love seeing all of your haul videos, and hearing stories about all the awesome deals you got!! There is actually a great deal at Micheals in Canada this weekend too so I think I may make the trip to the city to do some shopping. My husband may have half a day off tomorrow so I'm hoping he'll stay home with the kids so I can have a break (I really need one!) and get some Christmas shopping done. Yes - I am already Christmas shopping! I think I start earlier every year! 

Anyways, I have another layout today!!! Yep, on a roll! I know! :) I really like this layout because it's summery!! I get a little down in the long, cold winter months up here so I like to remind myself that before we know it, summer will be here again! :)

I actually made this layout based on a sketch from Sketchy Thursdays, but didn't get around to posting it in time to make the challenge! :( Oh well.... Next time! :) I'm going to get it into the Wacky Wednesday Challenge over at my friend Paula's page (More than Favors!!) 

I used my new Journalling stamp set from Pink By Design for this layout - actually, I've used this set on every layout since I got them!! Talk about a must have set! The butterflies and paper are from the DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies stack. I made the felt flowers myself and as soon as I plan on making a video showing how I made this! Hopefully coming soon!

I titled this laytout "In the Glittery Garden" after a book that I read my girls all the time. It was actually the first book my daughter Bria ever got! 

I added rhinestones to all the embellishments to add some sparkle to the page. I hope you like it!!! I have another layout to share as well, just have to put a couple finishing touches on it tonight and hopefully will have the post up tomorrow! Have a great Thursday!!! Especially to those of you who start your weekend tonight! :) 

A Moment in Time

Hey everyone!! I have some BIG news!!! I finally hit 350 followers!! :) YAY!! That means I get to give away all my goodies!!! I'll try to have a winner posted tomorrow, along with a winner of the twine from the blog hop this past weekend!! 

It's my day to post over at Pink By Design today!! I made something a little different than my usual card or layout. I'm working on decorating my scrap room....

I found this blank, plain clock on clearance for about $4 so I thought I would jazz it up a bit! Hope you like it! :) Here are the materials I used....

- Timeless Pieces, Distressed Wood, Enjoy the Journey stamp sets by Pink By Design

- Recollections pearls

- ribbon from my stash

- EAD Designs stickers (stitches on #12)

 If you would like more details, please check out my post over at Pink By Design!! :) Have a great day!!! 

Hello Kitty Blog Hop!!!

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Hi! Hi! Hi! :) Welcome to the Hello Kitty Blog Hop! Make sure you don't miss a blog today - there are some super talented crafters sharing what I'm sure are going to be great projects!! This hop is a 2 days, so you have plenty of time to get through all of the blogs. Make sure you comment on them all since there is going to be a great prize at the end! :) 

If you've arrived here from Theresa's blog you're on the right track! If you're stopping by my blog today and want to start at the beginning, please visit Emily's blog.

I love Hello Kitty so much!! She's just soooo adorable!! I have been wanting to do this layout with this Hello Kitty cut since this spring but finally got around to it for this hop. 

Isn't her coat just too adorable?? I wish I had the same one for my girls! :) 

I had to add this stamp on this layout. This winter was sooo long in Alberta, that we REALLY did celebrate the sunshine once it arrived!! This stamp is from the Enjoy the Journey set by Pink By Design. 

Since this blog hop is all about Hello Kitty, I thought I would also share my daughter, Brittyn's, Hello Kitty room...

There are still some bare walls in there now that need to be attended to when I get time... (There ARE window coverings now though!) Her bedding also matches but I don't have a pic of that. :(  I love her room, wish I could live in there! :)

I also have some blog candy to give away!! 

Some of the YUMMY twine from The Twinery that I used on this layout! Please make sure you are a follower of my blog and that you leave a comment letting me know how to contact you!!! 

I hope you have enjoyed the hop so far - your next and final stop in the hop is Libby!! 

Lineup:

Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net/

Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Lisa : http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Jessica-Creative : http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Tammy : http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/

Jearise : http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Ashley : http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Lisa: http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Jenny: http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Bryan (SCRAPGUY) http://www.scrapguy.blogspot.com/

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Anita http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Theresa ~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Candace - http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/ (You are HERE)

Libby: http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/ (NEXT stop!!)

Be sure to stop by again in the future!! 

Eventful Weekend! :)

Hey Everyone!! No project today... Just a lot of exciting reminders! :) There will be lots going on around here this weekend! First off is the Pink By Design release Ustream tonight! Make sure you don't miss this - it'll be so much fun as always!!  Meet you HERE AT 8:30 CST. Also during the ustream we will be making a little project together--to participate you'll need:

2 scalloped circles- any size- but not smaller than 2 inches

adhesive

several piece of scrap ribbon (does not need to match)

Starting on the 5th - Saturday - I will be participating in a Hello Kitty blog hop! It's going to be so much fun... Make sure you stop by for that, there will be great projects and prizes!! 

Hope you all have a great Friday and we'll meet you back here on Saturday!! :) 

Fairytale

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Hi crafters!!! I have yet ANOTHER layout for you today!! I am on such a layout streak. I love making layouts...  This is the first layout I have completed from our trip to Florida earlier this year. I can't wait to do the rest!!! I used another new stamp set from Pink By Design that will be released this Friday night!!! SO exciting!!!

I used sooo many of my favorite things in this layout!!! The stickers are from EAD Designs (sure beats trying to put together intricate Princess die-cuts....). The paper is from Teresa Collins, and the sentiment is from a brand new release from Pink By Design.

Such a pretty sentiment... 

I added Recollections rhinestones all over to give it some royal sparkle! 

And of course the Prince!!! Know what I realized when I was making this layout.... I don`t even really know the story of Sleeping Beauty!! I didn`t even know her name was Aurora until we went to Disney!! Guess I need to brush up on my fairytales now that Bria is getting into them!!! 

Hope you enjoyed my layout today!! Just wanted to remind everyone again about the Pink By Design release this Friday, and the Hello Kitty blog hop Saturday and Sunday!! Happening 3 days!! :) 

Pink By Design Sneak Peek

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Hi bloggy friends!! I am really excited to share something with you today!! A sneak peak of a set of stamps to be released this Friday!!! Since the mail is sometimes so slow that I don't get my stamps before they are actually released, I often don't get the chance to show sneaks. The release this Friday is going to be super exciting so make sure you tune in!! 

This is a layout I did for Bria's first day of Playschool!! Such a big important day!! 

She was sooo excited about her backpack so of course I had to add this!! I used the Recess cart for this layout - love this cart. I'm really starting to love Lite carts. I was anti Lite cart for a while because I thought they were overpriced but I have caved... 

And here is one of the sneaks!!! So cool... Tune in Friday to see the rest of the set!!!

Love this title.... and I had to add the little bow to make sure there was a girly girl touch. 

And guess what.... I have yet ANOTHER layout with a sneak on it for you tomorrow!!!! So exciting!! Make sure to come back!!! Have a great day! 

Oh Sweet Child of Mine

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Hey everyone!!! SO today is not only the day after Halloween, it's STAMPTASTIC TUESDAY!! This means Pink By Design has one special set of stamps on sale today. The set featured today is called Labels and it's on sale for $13.99 today!!! 

Love this set.... so versatile!!! Here is how I used it...

I used the skectch from Sketchy Thursdays this week as inspiration. 

And here is the pic that will go into this layout...

The carts I used are: Sweet Shop, Birthday Bash, Baby Steps and Plantin Schoolbook.

I also used twine from the Pink By Design store, glossy accents, and Recollections pearls. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Head on over to Pink Cricut to see other ways this stamps set has been used!! And I will be back tomorrow with some pics of my little princesses on Halloween! :)