PaisleysandPolkaDots

August release and 4th of July restock...

For those of you waiting for the 4th of July kits they have been restocked and available on the website.  PLEASE NOTE:  NO ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED OUT UNTIL JULY 22ND AS WE WILL BE ATTENDING THE CHA CONVENTION. 

Here is a look at what's coming August 1st.  This mini album is exclusive for Paisleys and Polka Dots and comes with 6 custom shaped chipboard pages (12 pages front and back).  Your going to love the different shapes which include a balloon, candle, cupcake, and present; perfect for celebrating that special birthday.  This book was designed using the Spotted Owl Soup collection from Jillibean Soup.  It's perfect for either a boy or a girl and if the colors don't match your party colors then it would make a great book with black and white photos.  The kit comes with a full die cut sheet and a full sticker sheet so you can customize your book including the age on the front cover.  You will also receive plenty of extra embellishments.  And of course, there is a matching 2 page layout.

Here is a look a part of the 2 page layout...

And the two, 2 page layout kits have been such a hit we couldn't resist another.  So here is one of the two pages....

Off to CHA...wish me luck on finding some great scrappin goodies!  Enjoy!  Julie

Bella Blvd. Too Cute to Spook

Another late post, but hey, it's still Friday.  Here is a look at my projects that I designed for Bella Blvd for CHA.  As I said in my last post...I sure wished I had time to do more.  I think this collection is so cute, don't you?  First is my layout.  I LOVE to color!  I actually miss that my kids aren't little anymore and I can't color with them in their coloring books.  So of course anytime I get the chance to color, I do.  I got out my color pencils and went to town adding some shading on the cute spider and little monster girl.  I also added some machine stictching for detail and my machine went through the chipboard letters so nicely.  Oh, and I want to add that I really like the matte finish of Bella's new chipboard letters and the elements.  The matte finish makes it really nice for shading or adding ink to them. 

And here is my mini album, "Boo Crew."  I have never made a Halloween mini album before so this was a lot of fun to create.  There were so many cute tags and embellishments to use.  So, I would love to know what you think?  Would you like to see something like this as an upcoming release?  Be sure to stop by the Bella Blog to see all of their latest collections.  I really cannot decide which are my favorite.  I would love to know which are yours....

Have a happy weekend.  Enjoy, Julie

Another Bella Blvd. Sneak Peek

Sorry for the late post today.  So, today I promised a little peek at what I designed for Bella Blvd so here they are.  Because of the business I only designed a few projects for them, but I wish I could have created so much more.  I have to tell you, the ideas were just flowing out of me.  When I fall in LOVE with a collection the wheels start spinning in my head and I literally cannot sleep thinking about all the things I want to create and the design process involved.  I love when I don't have to think about designing and it just comes natural and that is the way it is when I design using Bella collections.  Love the colors, love the designs, love that the collections can mix and match, and love the company itself!  They are absolutely wonderful to work with.  Ok, reading over this, I said love a lot.  But I really do, Bella stuff makes me happy, how about you?  On Friday, I will post pictures of my entire projects so be sure to stop back and be sure to stop by the Bella Blog for their awesome giveaways all this week. 

Enjoy, Julie

4th of July Layouts and Bella Blvd. Sneek Peek Week

First, an update which I should have posted a long time ago.  Sorry, this is always a crazy month with CHA coming.  Many of you have been emailing me regarding the layouts for this month.  I'm happy to announce the 4th of July layouts will be restocked.  The product has arrived and we will start working on them right away.  Thank you all for your generous support.

Now, for the really fun stuff! CHA Summer is right around the corner.  I'm happy to say that once again I had the priviledge of designing for Stephanie and this fantastic company.  I, for one, am loving the new collections! 

This week is their offical sneak-peek-week, along with full reveals of the newest collections. Be sure to stop by the Bella Blog to see all the newest collections and a chance to win some giveaways.  This year you will get to see what we have designed before the show even starts. 

I really can't decide which line is my favorite.  Check back tomorrow for a peek at some of my projects....

Enjoy!