Creative Blog Hop

I was nominated by Fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Tanya Verret to participate in a Creative Blog Hop! I love Tanya's Creations!

To be a part of this, first I had to be nominated by another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! Thank-you Tanya!

Then, I have to post a project:

Here are two pages out of my wedding album that I am finally (after 7.5 years!!) getting to finishing! I love Project Life! So much easier to get an album done! I still have some work to do, but it is finally coming to fruition... :-)

Next, I  answer some questions about me!

1. What are you working on right now:

I am trying to finish up my wedding album that has been sitting partially started for the past 5 years in my craft Cabinet!!! I'm using the Stampin' Up project Life Kit "Love Story" and am adding in my wedding colours (Navy Blue, silver and white) and a little bling every now and again! I haven't been crafting as much lately as I have a 2.5 year old very active little boy and a busy work schedule! But I try to sneak in a few minutes where I can! 

2. How does your style differ from others in your genre?

I'm not sure it really differs at all, but I like things clean and simple- nothing overly fussy. So I tend to create projects that are simple with clean lines. 

3. Why do you create what you do?

I've always loved making things for people, whether it was sewing presents for my family for Christmas to baking- giving creative gifts has always been a passion of mine. I learned to stamp and make cards while in university and really fell in love with it. It was a natural switch to giving presents of handmade cards for my friends and family! 

4. How does your creative process work?

Generally after several hours on Pinterest during the week (let's be honest... several is putting it lightly....)  I try to set aside some stamping time to try out some of the designs that I've pinned or if I am feeling extra creative I'll sit down and come up with something fresh- it usually starts by choosing the colours and a stamp set and then I play with the design until I find something that I like. Normally I make cards in 4's that way I always have a stash on hand! 

Finally, to end the Creative Blog Hop- I need to nominate another Demonstrator to Participate!
Check out my Favorite Demonstrator, My Mom!- Shanda Stirk this Saturday- March 21st! 

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West Coast Creator's Blog Hop #2!

Welcome to our second West Coast Creators Blog Hop!
This month we are featuring the Blendabilities Marker Line from Stampin' Up!
I am loving these markers! They blend so easily and make colouring your images a breeze!

We'll start off with a project from the annual catalogue- this stamp set is a hostess set called Bloom with Hope- and has great sketched lines that are perfect for this type of colouring.

Isn't it just gorgeous!
I used the Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities for this one.
Remember to use your Memento Ink pad for stamping these ones- as Blendabilities are Alcohol based markers and will cause Stazon Ink to run and smear.
I added just a pop of Cherry Cobbler paper behind to give it a little boost!

Next, from the Holiday Catalogue:

This Single stamp from the Holiday Catalogue is called Christmas Bauble (#133824) and is just perfect for colouring! Again I used the same 3 sets of Blendabilities, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. I love how the shading gives the element of dimension! 

I used the Deco Label Framelits to cut out the sentiment frame and the sentiment is from the Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set (#135029). Then I took my Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write marker and made the stitching dashes around the outside of the die cut. Add a rhinestone and voila!

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