40for40

Back in June, while thinking about turning 40 and what that means to me, I decided to write a Facebook post about doing 40 things for 40 people to celebrate.  I have worked in social services for all of my professional career (minus a few part-time gigs), so the idea of giving isn't one I take lightly.  I wanted a way to bring a smile to whomever I was doing the 40 things for.  So after...

Gossamer Blue July Kits

The kits from Gossamer Blue for July were just so lovely.  Lots of soft, dreamy colors, fantastic embellishments and so easy to work with.  I've made many layouts so far, but have only photographed a few.  Here's a look (click on photos to see larger): You Are My Greatest Adventure A fairly simple layout using a few of the many embellishments in the July kits.  Love this photo...

A Dream Come True

I can finally announce that I am on the Gossamer Blue Design Team!  Yay!  I feel so fortunate to be creating for a kit company and product manufacturer that I completely and totally believe in.  Lori, the owner of GB, is one of the kindest women ever to walk this earth, and she has assembled a group of amazing, talented gals who blow me away with their creativity.  Please take...

Get Happy

I am blown away.  Gossamer Blue has created a Christmas line that seems to offer every little thing I would want in a Christmas collection.  Get Happy by Allison Pennington offers traditional Christmas greens and reds with pops of fun colors, bright white and adorable images.  I have already started planning my December Daily album in my head!  Take a look: Double-sided...

On My Desk

Gossamer Blue has another fab collection called On My Desk.  This is a great color combination with tons of useful little tidbits and whatnots.  Here's a few of my favs: Aren't these papers just great?  And can be used in about a zillion ways... The gold transparencies made me flip my lid!  Can't you see them in a December Daily? Gorgeous wood veneers You can...

Gramercy Road

Gossamer Blue has a brand new line designed by One Little Bird:  Gramercy Road.  The colors in this collection are absolutely delicious, and I feel like I need to own EVERY SINGLE ITEM.  Here's a few of my favorites from Gramercy Road: Aren't the die-cut leaves just breath-taking?  {Sigh.......} Take a look at the Gossamer Blue Blog for a chance to win...

Super Exciting Week!

So I've been hearing bits and pieces of something NEW coming to Gossamer Blue, and to start the announcements for this week of fun there's a huge sale and subscriber incentive today!  Take advantage of the grab bag sale HERE, there are piles of goodies to add to your stash.... Lori is also offering new subscribers a paper pack FREE with a new subscription.  But if you refer a friend,...

Gossamer Blue June

I am still madly in scrap-love with Gossamer Blue.  The kits seem to get better and better each month, and I don't know how it's even possible.  Here's what I made with my June kits: Happy Bday to Me First Haircut Diva Grammy Sending Love Bright Sunshiney Day Hey Sister I've started to work through the July kits and just can't believe the goodness in there...and...

New Blog Look

So I am clueless when it comes to this blog business.  But I asked another scrapper I admire, the amazing Heather at Goldiecar Designs on how to do some cuteness up in here, and she sent me to few a blogs that really helped me out.  Ultimately I ended up buying this blogger layout on Etsy here.  I had NO IDEA that it could be this easy.  So big thanks to Heather for sending...

Something very exciting....

I have something exciting to share very, very soon!  Sorry for the teaser, but I have to say something, even if it's just a mention, before my head explodes...