Scrappin' the Details

25 cents Gumballs {A Merry Sweet Treat}

Gumballs!!! We all scream for gumballs! Well, my children do anyway! LOL About a month ago, I created the following scrapbook page with the cheery Love Birds Collection from Fancy Pants. 

25 cents Gumballs


(Now, I do plan on rephotographing this page! My embellishment must have fallen as I was photographing, so hopefully you get the idea.)

 details:

 The font used for the numbers is by Quickutz, and it is called No. 73 Number Set. Of course, I love to add texture simply by using an embossing folder.


How fun are those buttons??? I love the bold, and happy colors! The scallop heart punch is by EK Success, and you can find it {here}.

Now, the above snapshot of Macie was taken with my IPhone.(On that note, I have lost my phone! It has been so difficult without it! Here is to hoping Santa will have it in his heart, to put a new one under the tree. LOL) Anyway, it is not a great technical snapshot, but I love it just the same! I knew I wanted to document this moment in Austin, Texas, but simply was waiting for the right paper. Love Birds was the perfect match! 

Now, the snapshot again inspired my next project!  After looking at the rows of gumballs, I knew they would be the perfect sweet treat to give to Teachers, or as a Hostess gift at Christmas time!

I found plastic round ornaments at Michael's. I think I paid about 50 cents for them on Black Friday. I knew they would be perfect to slip in gumballs, m & m's, skittles, or any small sweet treat! Of course, I had my little helpers to help me with the assembly line!


Choosing the colors was easy! I simply used the colors from my scrapbook page! They are the perfect combination for the not so traditional Christmas, and can you say, perfect for Valentine's too?? (I am on the search for the perfect Valentine's Container.)
I love this snapshot of Macie's tiny hand. I took her to the American Girl Store this past weekend as a surprise. As we were eating lunch, my friend told me my mascara was running. She asked if I had been crying. Yes, I had been crying. To look across the table at my little girl, slowly starting to grow before my eyes, makes me so sad. I am so thankful she loves, loves dolls, and I want to remember her tiny hands forever.
Gumball Ornament

Here you can see the ornament filled with yummy treats! I added some coordinating tulle, and red ribbon.I am all about the tiny details, so how about a candy cane, finished with a silver jingle bell??? A child can never have too many sweet treats! 

Now, I found these fun jars to fill them with gumball goodness!!!! 

I thought these were perfect! I love that they have the blackboard label, so it can be changed according to theme, or season!
I also found the perfect size scoop, for scooping the giant gumball!

Now, I found another way to dress up these cute Starbucks cups, by simply embellishing with a Gumball ornament.

Attach a fun gift card, and you have the perfect sweet gift!!!

Now, here is hoping the rain will stop, so we can pass out the remaining gumball ornaments to friends.

Finally, Jeannette like this idea so much, she decided to add her own twist to Gumballs! {Click here} to see her fabulous ideas! (If you love Copics, you may want to hang out for awhile!)

Thank you for visiting my blog during this busy, but merry time!!! I am sorry to say that I will be posting my December Daily next week. There is so much to share, but not enough hours in the day! Tomorrow, come back  because it is all about a My Mind's Eye Blog Hop!! You will have the opportunity to win some gorgeous product! Friday, it is all about Traditions with Pebbles!!!!

See you back in a couple of hours for the blog hop! I am on my way to Toys R Us, and hoping I can make Macie's wish come true! Wish me luck!

Hugs,





 

hello Sunshine {Jillibean Summer Squash}

Sometimes, you just need a new collection to inspire you! I stumbled upon the new summer line from Jillibean Soup at Timeless Treasures! I loved the Summer Squash Collection, and was happy to see it fully stocked! 
This week has been a little challenging for us (me), so I wanted to create a cheerful layout! This line is perfect for all your favorite summer moments.
I used a snapshot of Gabi playing outside, wearing her favorite white sunglasses. (She still has them.) This snapshot was taken a week before we moved to Texas. It was a sad, and happy moment, all rolled into one!
"hello sunshine"

I tried a few alternative colors for the background of this page, but decided the white was the best. I spritzed Tatttered Angels Glimmer Mist (Pink Bubblegum), on the background, to add a touch of color. (I also pulled out my crimper for the blue strip, and blue circle diecut. Thanks to the amazing Melinda Spinks! She used it on one of her recent projects! Thank you my friend, for the inspiration! (Click over to her {blog}. It is filled with inspiration, and gorgeous projects!!!)  
A few details:

I did more stamping on this layout. I am in the process of organizing/purging my stamps , both acrylic, and wood. I realized I do own quite a bit, so I need to try and use them more on my projects.  I am not fond of my handwriting, so I decided to stamp my journaling, using a one line sentiment.
I also used cork on my page, because I found this package at Michael's. (Thanks to the talented Dawn McVey, on where to find them! Her blog is one you do not want to miss!) Her projects are stunning!
 

  

(Working on a home decor project, and hope to finish this weekend) I was actually looking for 12x12 sheets, and was happy to find this size. A word of caution, the sheets are really thin!! I cannot tell you how many pieces I ruined due to adhesive. I learned not to apply the adhesive directly to the cork. The positive of these sheets,are that they can be used with your Sizzix, and Cricut. You can also used your punches!!!  ( notice my photo corner)They are fantastic to stamp on too. 
(The Bracket at the bottom of the page, was cut from Tim Holtz's Sizzix Bracket Die in the above snapshot.) 


One last detail:
Here I used the negative from the flower, and placed a portion of the floral pattern, underneath my diecut flower. I thought it added more color to my page.
Thank you for stopping by today! Roman is not feeling well, so we are spending this day at home. I am going to clean my workspace, and back to work on my stamps!! (Speaking of Stamps, have you seen the new Stampin' Up Catalog??? It is beautiful, and I will be placing an order later today! Okay, did not just write, I have enough stamps!!! Well, out with the old, and in with the new!  LOL)
I hope you have a Happy Fourth of July with family, friends, and fabulous food!! 

 

Making Memories Panorama Project by Laura

Happy Monday! I cannot believe it is the beginning of a new week! Where did the weekend go? It went too quickly for me, but I can see summer vacation around the corner!! We cannot wait, and I am anxiously counting the days until our trip to Texas. It will be fantastic to see my family, again!
Today, I thought I would share the link to a fabulous project that Laura Vegas created. I have always loved her work, and so glad that we have become friends! Everything she creates is fantastic, and I am a little bit bias on this project!  LOL
Remember this snapshot:

 

You might just spot it, by clicking {Here}. Making Memories, also created a fantastic video, so you can create one of these door hangers for yourself! Enjoy!
Have a great day!!

p.s. I will be back tomorrow, with a butterfly collage I designed for Pebbles!

Sunshine Blog Award

It is a beautiful day today, and so happy to see the sun shining! (it has been raining the last few days)
I woke up to find that by BFF gave me this blog award,"Sunshine." This is what my friend had to say,
"I'm so sorry, I know you have been on a technical roll... so I think you need some Sunshine! I love your blog, and it's such a great inspiration so I hope you are back on track soon. You are one of my best friends, and I love you dearly. Visit my blog, and you'll find that I've nominated you! 
Thank you, Jeannette! You are my best friend, and I love you dearly too!!! Your blog inspires me!!!
Thanks for the Sunshine!

These are the rules for this Sunshine Award:

1. Put the Sunshine Award on your blog and/or within your post.

2. Pass the award to 12 other bloggers.

3. Link the nominees within your post.

4. Let them know they received this award by leaving a comment on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received the award.

This will be fun to spread the sunshine to others! I have met some talented people through our passion for this craft! I love it all the paper, embellishments, stamps, glue, etc. (Even a certain adhesive makes me happy!) LOL
I have to nominate 12 scrapbookers/stampers to receive this award, and the nominations are in no particular order:

Deena Ziegler
 
 Samantha Sibbet
 
 Liz Qualman

Homegrown Hospitality

Deana Boston

Melinda Spinks

Robbie Herring

Aphra Bolyer

Laura Vegas

Lynn Ghahary

Christine Monge

Darien Anderson 

Sara Rossi

Now, I wish I could  add to this list, because I could have kept on going!  (I think I did!) I am very blessed to have met these wonderful ladies through our love for the same thing................paper.
Will you help me by leaving comment on their blog, to spread the Sunshine?
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a day filled with "Sunshine" too! 
Hugs,

 

Etsy Inspiration

I love browsing through the Etsy Website! It is full of unique items that have all been handmade by the seller. If you have not visited this site, be prepared with a credit card! LOL There are items ranging from purses, premade scrapbook pages, embellishments, paintings, premade cupcake toppers, jewelry, vintage tags, etc.
You will find something that you cannot leave without! 
I picked my top four etsy items, that simply were gorgeous! I am sorry that I did not number my faves. This would have made it easier!
Top left: 
Strawberry Fields Handmade Buttons crafted by TessaAnn. These buttons are handmade from polymer clay! What drew me to these were the amount of detail, and the vibrancy of the colors! This is not the only set of buttons she is selling, trust me you will find more in her shop! Buttons are such an easy way to embellish a page, but these are pure eye candy!
Bottom Left, and Top Right:
Handmade Spiral Wedding White Flowers and Handmade Spiral Flowers Ice Blue by 
Suzanne B. Webb.  I will admit I got lost in her shop! I love paper flowers, and these were no exception! Absolutely gorgeous flowers!!! So many to choose from, how can you pick just one set? These are perfect for pages, and what a statement they will make on cards! She is one talented flower maker! I am glad I stumbled upon her site.
Bottom right:
Pretty in Pink by Party Poms. Have a party to plan? These will definitely add that festive touch!  
Now, if you are looking for scrapbooking inspiration, hop on over to the Pebbles Blog! The Pebbles Blog is receiving a facelift, and everyday there is a new post with projects by the designers! 
Thanks for coming by today! I have to get ready for work, and my son, is having his first baseball game!  I do not know who is more excited, Roman or his Mommy?
Have a fabulous day,
✿