Clique Kits | Sketch Challenge

Hey friends!  I'm guesting for Clique Kits this month, and I would love it if you would play along with their sketch challenge!

Here's the sketch for December:

And my take on the sketch:

I used the adorable heart paper from Bella Blvd as my background, then trimmed down a CK exclusive card from 4x6 to 4x4, added another 4x4 card and then trimmed out a 4x4 piece of the Illustrated Faith acetate.  I stitched down the middle and across the middle with silver thread, similar to the main diamond shape in the sketch.

I used circle punches on the Pink Paislee Moonstruck paper in the kit, and added a Jillibean Soup veneer.

I layered the photo over folded up tissue paper then added exclusive die cuts to embellish.  The title is also machine-stitched to the layout.

Head over to the Clique Kits Blog to see how the creative team used the sketch!  And watch for more projects from me this month using this gorgeous December kit!

Live colorfully,
xoxo

Gossamer Blue | Sweet Love

Hey!  I'm on the Gossamer Blue blog today, click on over to read the full post with a focus on the gorgeous Pink Paislee Moonstruck line in the December kits! 

Sweet baby cheeks!  :)
xoxo

Gossamer Blue | Brilliant

Don't we all think our kiddo is the most brilliant ever?

Well, mine is.  ;)

Brilliant and a talented artist!

I had some lighting issues the day I took this, everything is much warmer than I typically go for.

I used Life Pages cards as my main embellishments, trimming the top and bottom cards to fit the page.  A few wonky layers behind the photo adds just the right touch for my little artist.

Pink Paislee has some great die cut words in the Moonstruck ephemera.  Perfect (and easy!) titles.

Adore that everyday adventures LP card.  The little tree fits perfectly.  I added some gold thread stitching just for additional texture and shine.

I've been trying to not over-think my pages.  At this point I make them for the joy of making.  I'm not focused on a story at all, just creating because it truly brings me joy.  My pages are much more simple but I love them.

Stay random!
xoxo

PLS | Christmas Penguin

This week the Pretty Little Studio girls are doing an amazing product swap with The Cut Shoppe team!  Click on over to the PLS Blog to see what I created for the swap.

Jingle all the way!
xoxo

Maya Road | Bottle Brush Trees

I have a really fun layout on the Maya Road blog today, it's all about those adorable Bottle Brush Trees!  Check it out HERE.

Gossamer Blue | My Home

Hello!

The December kits from Gossamer Blue really offer a huge variety this month.  While there is primarily Fancy Pants and Pink Paislee products, we received a few sheets from the Dear Lizzy Saturday line as well.  I think the ampersand paper was the perfect setting for this Fall photo from last year.

The photo is layered on tissue paper and then I focused on tons of embellishments.  I'm still on this more simplified layout kick, but this time I kept the background simple and really added to the photo area.

I used all Fancy Pants Golden Days ephemera on the page, sticking with coral, gold and black.

Those die cut flowers are something, aren't they?

I kept the branding strip along the bottom of the paper because it was black and white (even though the large layout pic doesn't show it as b&w).  One last bit of ephemera finished the page.

You're something wonderful ;)

xoxo

Gossamer Blue | Beautiful

So much yumminess in the December kits.

Like, way yummy.

I've been drawn to pinks forever, but you add in some navy and the perfect yellow and gold.... yep. Done.

When I got the December kits I made three layouts right away, and all three have the photo on the lower right side.  If it ain't broke, and all that.

Some lovely washi strips with gold accents.  While I adore those gold washi strips, they can be a booger to photograph!

Feathers, always.

Another washi strip, this time it photographed quite well!  ;)  I added machine-stitching and gold splatters to finish this page off.

Ahhhh, I miss those baby days.

Reminiscing,
xoxo