Layers....

There's a lot of talent over at the October Afternoon Blog.  I was quite inspired by the many examples of layered elements on layouts and cards created by members of the OA Design Team.  The first one that caught my eye was the border along the top and bottom of the Heritage Layout created by December Guest Designer Heather Nichols.  It's a great way to use up all those yummy little diecuts and extras to create a unique look.  Enjoy!  Dee



Linnell Family Layout by Heather Nichols



Fall Fun Layout by Lexi Bridges




   

Details

Sno' Way Layout by Amy Heller





Details

Determined Layout by Marcy Penner

Details

"J" Layout by Jill Sprott

Details



Follow Your Bliss...

What a beautiful mini album created by Tracie Hudson.  Tracie is one of the Glitz Design Team Artists and used the Laced with Grace collection from Glitz Design to create this album.  Enjoy all the layered groupings of flowers, tags, pearls, lace and other yummy little things.  Dee



Daily Inspiration...

Love this little daily inspirations flip book designed by Linda Albrecht for the Glue Arts Blog using a  Maya Road business card holder and the Year-0-graphy Collection from Simple Stories.  There are 6 chipboard pages-- just perfect for 12 months.  You flip through January to June then turn the base around to finish out the year's pages.  I especially love the hand stitched pieces!  What a lovely touch!  Enjoy!  Dee





Shabby Chic and Layered Goodness...

I've always admired layouts created in shabby chic style with lots of layered, torn edges.  Camilla Ekman of Sweden is a master at this technique.  Enjoy these layouts from her blog.  Dee

A Box of Cards....

Thought I'd jump over to the Authentique Paper Blog today to find something to share that was designed using collections from our Giveaway.  Here's a little bit of what I found....

This is a delightful box filled with cards was made by Authentique Paper Design Team Member, Natalie Dever. 

"Thank You" Card by Natalie Dever

"For You" Card by Natalie Dever


Plus, I found a couple more enticing creations also created with the Gathering Collection.  Enjoy!  Dee

"Baby of Mine" Layout by Authentique Paper Design Team Member, Heather Conklin.

" Enjoy" Card by Authentique Paper Design Team Member, Jeannie DeGruccio

Let's get this blog rollin'...

Friends....I can tell by our traffic reports that we're getting lots of visitors daily to our new blog.  Yeah!  That tells me to keep posting good inspiration to jump start your creativity.  To get you interested in becoming a member, we're going to do a product give-away this week.  We have 3 delightful collections from Authentique Papers to give to 3 different blog members.  Simply leave a comment on any of the blog posts and you'll be entered into the random generator that will select 3 lucky members to receive a collection.

The first collection pack is the Splendid Collection.  Included items:  1 Foundations Bi-Fold Solid Paper, 6 double-sided 12x12 papers, 1 Icons Diecuts, 1 Tabloids Diecuts, 2 Petite Type Alpha Stickers, 1 Noteables Diecuts, 1 Excerpts Diecuts, 2 Headlines Diecuts, 1 Classic Type Alpha Stickers and 1 Diction Stickers.  MSRP Value:  $22.00!

The second collection is Journey.  Included items:  1 Foundations Bi-Fold Solid Paper, 6 double-sided 12x12 papers, 1 Icons Diecuts, 1 Tabloids Diecuts, 2 Petite Type Alpha Stickers, 1 Noteables Diecuts, 1 Excerpts Diecuts, 2 Headlines Diecuts, 1 Classic Type Alpha Stickers and 1 Diction Stickers.  MSRP Value:  $22.00!

And finally, the third lovely collection is Gathering.  Included items:  1 Foundations Bi-Fold Solid Paper, 6 double-sided 12x12 papers, 1 Icons Diecuts, 1 Tabloids Diecuts, 2 Petite Type Alpha Stickers, 1 Noteables Diecuts, 1 Excerpts Diecuts, 2 Headlines Diecuts, 1 Classic Type Alpha Stickers and 1 Diction Stickers.  MSRP Value:  $22.00!

In Her Footsteps...

Ever do or say things that make you think of your mother, grandmother or another woman in your life who helped shaped who you are?  Sheila Rumney dedicated this heartfelt album to the women in whose footsteps she follows.  Designed in Sheila's beautiful vintage style, this 6x8 album is filled with many delights.  Kit ingredients include:  1 chipboard album with 6 inner printed pages, 1 pack of Whatnot Diecuts, 1 pack of Peek-A-Boo transparency diecuts, 1 title stickers, 1 journal stickers and 3 sheets of 12x12 papers all from the Beautiful Dreamer Collection by Glitz Design; 1 Melissa Frances keyhole; 8 chipboard pieces, 1 mini wooden spoo1 and 1 pack of chipboard alphas all from Maya Road; 2 pieces of cream textured wallpaper; 4 chipboard pages; 12" of pearl garland; gold lace; printed title; buttons; 2 stick pins; 2 yards of cream floss; tiny pearls and 5 yards of ribbons and lace.  Additional materials needed:  cream paint, brown ink and clear stickles.  Please visit our gallery under Sheila Rumney Designs to view all images of this kit.  Limited quantities are available and then this kit will be retired.  Dee