Yipppeeee! It’s Summertime!

Well, not exactly.  Our weather hasn’t been cooperating but the school year is coming to an end and we’ve made plans for a little family trip excursion.  Photos will follow, I’m sure.  Lots of things have been happening lately.  Brandi has graduated community college with her AA and is transferring to State this Fall; Jake will be graduating from high school pretty soon, in about a week and a half; Raiden is READING!  Gwen will be turning 8 by the end of this week (hence the family trip excursion).  I’ve been playing (quite frequently) with my new Cricut Expression 2 (Anniversary Edition).  My hubby got it for my birthday/Mother’s Day present.  It cuts like a dream and I love all the content that came preloaded.  Here’s a sample of the things I’ve been creating with it, especially with all the lovelies I’ve been printing from jessicasprague.com.

Fleuriste Frame Collection Supplies from jessicasprague.com

Fleuriste by Cosmo Cricket—COMING SOON!

Other Supplies Used:  Cricut Happy Hauntings, Elegant Edges, Carousel, and Mother’s Day Bouquet; Cuttlebug/embossing folder; Red River Paper Company photo paper; ModPodge; chipboard; brads.

Thank-You Card Supplies from jessicasprague.com

Fleuriste by Cosmo Cricket—COMING SOON!

Other Supplies Used:  EK Success scallop punch; sewing machine/black embroidery thread; pearl brad.

Teacher Appreciate Gift (Desk Ensemble with Card)

Retro Kids Paper Pack by Kitschy Digitals.

Other Supplies Used:  Cricut Mothers Day Bouquet, Makin the Grade, and Elegant Edges cartridges; sewing machine/thread, ModPodge, Cuttlebug/embossing Folder.

Smile (Calaveras Big Trees Fieldtrip) Layout jessicasprague.com supplies

Kitschy Digitals/Paislee Press Collaboration Curated and Vintage Cameras Kit by Kitschy Digitals.

Other Supplies Used:  Punches, stamps, Cricut, MM jewel brads, sewing machine/thread.

Hybrid Tips and Tricks and Digi-Templates, Oh My!

This past month, I shared a tutorial at the Mouse Paper Lovely blog on the hybrid uses of UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) and how it can make those digital papers/elements pop and shine.  It’s worth a look-see.  Here’s a link to the tutorial:  Tips and Tricks 3-22.  Head on over to the Mouse Paper Lovely blog every Tuesday to find hybrid tips and tricks shared by the CT.   Then stop by the Digilovely blog for a free template!   On Fridays, Digilovely offers a freebie kit—Yes!  Inspiration and goodies galore. 

Below are some hybrid projects I’ve been working on this month, some using UTEE, along with my Cuttlebug and Cricut, and, as always, digital loveliness from jessicasprague.com, of course!

Take Note You’re Invited Hybrid Card Supplies from jessicasprague.com

For The Record Paper-Element Pack 1, and For The Record Paper-Element Pack 2, Echo Park Design Company
Meet and Greet Wordart Pack by In the Making Design

Other Supplies:  Scalloped chipboard shapes and rosette (Cricut cartridge), sewing machine/embroidery thread, and UTEE supplies.

Be Silly/Be Honest/Be Kind Fashion Pin Supplies from jessicasprague.com

Lil' Girl and Lil' Boy Elements by Cosmo Cricket

Other Supplies:  UTEE supplies, chipboard scallop shape (Cricut cartridge) doily, Prima flower, and bar pin.

My Life Is So Beautiful Because of You Hybrid Card Supplies from jessicasprague.com

Shabby Photo Textures, Vintage Paper Textures, and Sweetheart Kit—by Gypsy Chick--Coming Soon!

Other Supplies:  Mother's Day Bouquet and Sentimental Cricut cartridges, Cuttlebug embossing folders, cardstock, sewing machine, and embroidery thread, and ornamental brad.

Sweet Love Hybrid Card Supplies from jessicasprague.com

Shabby Photo Textures and Sweetheart Kit by Gypsy Chick--Coming Soon!

Other Supplies:  Cardstock, Cuttlebug/Embossing folders, sewing machine, embroidery thread, and UTEE supplies.

Hope you all have a warmer, sunnier, and craftier April—Happy Spring!

I need some warmth!

It’s been a cold couple of weeks here in Jackson, CA, and I’m sure throughout the country.  If I were daring, I’d post a picture of the attire I’ve been wearing lately—sweats with long-johns underneath, my husband’s thick t-shirt, followed by hoodie, followed by flannel, followed by lap quilt.  Did I mention my Amador County slippers—Ariat Fat Baby boots with slipper socks, so the cold can’t penetrate to my toes.  If that happens, I will be trapped on the couch for sure.  I’m a sight and not an attractive one.  We had two full snow days here in our school district, but the snow never got to my front door—just the biting cold that accompanies it which makes me feel like we got jipped this year.  Oh well—the winter’s not over yet Puxatony Phil!  If I weren’t such a penny pincher, I’d use the wall heater, but that’s not going to happen.  To all of you East Coast gals, I must sound like a whiny baby, but hey, 25 degrees when you’re not used to it is COLD.  To help beat the cold, I thought I’d scrap some summer pictures.  It didn’t help much, but my eyes liked playing with the hybrid Cosmo Cricket goodness that will arrive at jessicasprague.com VERY SOON!

Summertime 2010 (You Make Me Smile) Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Hello Sunshine Candy Candy and Papers by Cosmo Cricket--COMING SOON!
Carnivale Photo Booth Frames by Kitschy Digitals

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The Road Ahead Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Template 1.10 by Jessica Sprague
Mini Wanted Collection by Cosmo Cricket
Wanderlust Mini Kit by In The Making Designs

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

100 Days Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Two-Page Template+ 12 by Jessica Sprague
For the Record Element and Paper Pack 1 by Echo Park COMING SOON!

Other supplies used:  Cricut Sweet Treats and Give A Hoot cartridges, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The Sweetest Day Supplies (jessicasprague.com)

Template 1.08 by Jessica Sprague
Jack's World Paper Pack, Jack's World Elements, & Jack's World Candy Candy by Cosmo Cricket

Other supplies used:  Cricut Lacy Labels, Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die, sewing machine, buttons, and embroidery floss.

The scrapbooking didn’t help heat the house, but it warmed our hearts—stay warm out there!