Card Share - More Thanks

Wow, it is has been a long time since I have posted anything, my apologies!  Hopefully this will help me get back on track!

All papers are Die Cuts with a View, flowers are Prima, and the DotZ can be found here and digitally here.  As you can see they are so easy to use, and give your card just a little something.  Simple, elegant, and versatile!

News from the Studio

Good morning!  Well, it has been an exciting couple of weeks around here.  I had just finished up my newest addition to the CollectionsZ family, when I lost my external hard drive where i store everything.  And stupidly had no backup.  Thanks to lots of hours, and my techie knowledge, I was able to get the information off of the drive and it is all good!  YEA!  But talk about majorly scary!  So look next week for that to be up on the shop.

So, the moral of the story is, yes it can happen to you, so PLEASE make some sort of archive of your precious pictures, layouts, data, etc.  You'll thank me later! ;)

Have a blessed day!

Card Share - Thank You

More cards today!  These are all a few years ago, from papers left over from the boards I did for my mom's funeral.  They came in very handy, and I have to say, I do not have many of them left any more.  All the papers are from DCWV.  The DotZ can be found on my Etsy Store.  The stamp I believe is from Stampin' Up.  Thanks so much for stopping by and looking!

Card Share - Happy Birthday

 Just a few more happy birthday cards to share with you...  All papers are My Mind's Eye.  DotZ can be found here...  Thanks so much for checking them out!

Update from the Studio

Well, we are a bit buried in here by Winter Storm Linus.  I'm hoping once the sun comes out I can go assess what the driveway looks like and get it cleaned out.  The wind will be the big factor, as it is coming from the north, and we have both an east-west, and a north-south driveway.  It is L shaped, in other words.  The wind is not supposed to let up until almost supper time, so that may mean I get a bit of extra studio time today whilst I wait.

Wishing you a blessed day!

Card Share - Happy Birthday

Here's a couple of cute little birthday cards I made from some left over Kit & Kaboodle paper that I used on a LO.  You can find the Happy Birthday DotZ here.  I think they are just an uber-cute & fast way to turn any card into the card you need.  And the digital version here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Update from the Studio

Oh, wow, well, I have been very busy!  I have been working on several things, just not sure how they are all going to come together yet....  But here is a sneak peak...

I think I know what to do with the BubbleZ, but the trees I just kept playing around with different things and Oh my it was so fun!  I ended up with just a bunch of random trees.  So if you have any ideas what I should do, I'm all ears!

I do also have 1 more PaperPackZ that I want to do. Just got distracted for a bit.  By trees.  The responses to the digital offerings have been amazing!  Thank you to everyone, both paper & digital, who have supported me over the years.  It leaves me speechless!

Have a great day everyone!

Card Share - Happy Birthday

Just a whole series of birthday cards, all using DCWV papers.  Many, many other embellishments too, I will try to list as I see them.

 I loved the bird on this one.  For this, I just printed my sentiment on clear sticker paper.

 I painted the chipboard squares, and the stickers were from the Dollar Spot.

 Some punch action here.  Both of these use the DotZ found here

Ditto...

Used my big circle punch and hand-drew & cut the star.

Circle punch, prima flowers, brads, and sentiments printed on clear sticker paper.

 More DotZ, see link above...

 I love this gamer paper!

 And this too, such a "bright" idea!  LOLOLOL

 And I love the techno stuff on this paper too.

 Orange, love orange.  And so does my nephew & 011, so there stuff tends to have a lot of orange.

Border punch used here, sentiment printed on clear sticker paper, flower is from a Basic Grey set, I don't remember which.

Thanks so much for looking!

Card Share

Taking a break from my usual layout sharing to show off some cards.  I don't think any of these are repeats, but if they are I apologize.  As usual, they are all just scraps left over from other projects that I have done.  I have to tell you, it is a great way to keep utilizing your product, and really saves your wallet as you are not paying another $5 for an industrially-made card.  Don't have the time?  Then check Etsy, there are several crafters who sell there wares, including cards, that are simply divine!

All have Bazzill Basics and DCWV paper, I've only listed the extras below each...

Corner rounder punch & Gen-X Rub-ons

 Dymo tape, Sizzix letters and circle punch

 Bazzill Basics Chip Topper, Prima Flower, Jewel from Craft Store

Extra ribbon, small card from a bag (??) and Rub-ons (don't remember manufacturer)

Thanks so much for looking!

LO Share - ZM

Just a quick, fun little layout.  No journaling, which is odd for me.  Just pics of me and my (not so anymore) little guy.

Supplies:
Cardstock = Bazzill Basics
Paper = Dollar Spot at Target
Letters = Chip Chatter
Flowers = Prima
Brad = Making Memories
Sticker = Phrase Cafe

LO Share - M and B

This was a fun layout to put together, I even got to use flowers & sparkles!!  Just a through the years look of me and my older son.

Supplies used:
Cardstock = Bazzill Basics
Paper = Kit and Caboodle
Letters = Kit and Caboodle, Paper Studio
Button = Junkitz
Felt Fabric Trim

Thanks for stopping by!

Update from the Studio

Good morning all!  Just wanted to let you know orders are still ramping up for Christmas, so please try to get them in as quickly as you can so that I can get them to the Post Office before I leave for holiday.

Those of you from Amazon, thank you so much for your support, this new stage is so exciting!  Etsy folk, you too are amazing, thank you for your continued support.

This has been your public service announcement, please go back to playing with paper and glue!

- Elle

LO Share - Parts

This was just a fun, fast LO to do.  I used a punch for the smaller squares, and very few supplies but (I think) it is uber-cute!

Paper = Basic Grey
Letters = Paper Studio, Scrap Essentials, Junkitz, Making Memories, L'il Davis

Thanks so much for stopping by!

LO Share Fall Leaves

This was a fun, quick layout to make.   It was such a warm, fall day and the boys had so much help with the mountains of leaves we had everywhere!

Supplies:
Paper = Target Dollar Spot
Letters = Chatterbox, AlphabetZ (Benzilla), Junkitz and Li'l Davis
Fabric leaf
Sticker = Stickopotomus/Phrase Cafe
Rub-on = DCWV
Journal BlockZ = BenzillaScrapping (again, one I can't find in the shop, but you could use these)

Thanks so much for looking!

LO Share Dentist

Just a very simple layout for a dentist's office visit with no cavities.  He's always been very (surprisingly) good at taking care of his teeth.

Cardstock = Bazzill Basics
Paper = KI Memories
IconZ = Benzilla Scrapping
Journal BlockZ = Benzilla Scrapping (I can't find these on my shop, I think I made them for something, and then they ended up not being right so I just kept them).  If you'd like me to make them available, let me know!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Update from the Studio

Good morning all!  I've been getting custom/Christmas orders in, so if you have something in mind you know you'll want, now is a good time to get that started.  I've also been busy making items for my new line, Paper PackZ.  For years, I've thought I should add papers to my CollectionZ offerings, and I'm finally getting that done.  It has been super fun, and I have to say, I've learned so much more about Photoshop.  I love it when that happens!  I still have a handful to get done, and then I will switch back to making new kits.  I appreciate your patience while I get this done.

I have had to raise my shipping costs on Etsy due to increased costs being charged to me.  I apologize for this, however, it just seems to be the reality.

As always, if you have questions, or have something special you would like me to do, just drop me a note.

Have a blessed day!
Elle

LO Share Dad & Me

This was such a simple LO to put together.  I just stamped the flourish in the corner, and painted the chipboard hearts, all the rest was done for me!

Paper = MME
Title = MME
NoteZ = BenzillaScrapping
Chipboard hearts = Paper Studio

Thanks so much for looking!

LO Share - Preschool

Ah, my little guy was so, well, little here!  He started at 3 but I think these are when he was 4.  It seems so long ago.  He's 11 now!

Supplies
Paper = Daisy D's
Rivet = We R Memory Keepers
Stickers = Paper Studio
Journal BlockZ = BenzillaScrapping

Thanks for looking!

LO Share AM/PM Life

Oh, this was a fun layout, just a little something to show the normal life for me, in 2004.

Paper = MME
Cardstock = Bazzill
Letters = ChipChatter, Thickers, Paper Studio, Chatterbox
Stickers = 7Gypsies, Jolee's
Journal BlockZ = BenzillaScrapping

Thanks so much for looking!

LO Share - Baby 2

This is one of the layouts I did for 011 for Christmas awhile ago.  He had "complained" that he didn't have very many pages in his books, so I did several as a present.  Enjoy!

Paper = MME
rubon letters = GenX
Other rubon = ScrapWorks
Flower = Prima
Number = Chatterbox
Letter = Chip Chatter
Punch = The Paper Studio
Journal BlockZ = BenzillaScrapping

Studio Update

Good morning all!  This morning I got a bit sidetracked on trying to straighten out some Google+ Identity issues and then also corrected more listing issues on Amazon.  I'm still learning the ropes over there, but the orders are starting to come in, so that is super cool!  I appreciate your patience as I iron out the kinks.

I have also been hard at work getting more Etsy product available digitally.  I am very pleased with the success of that branch and am anxious to move to the next phase.

Hint, hint... it involves paper...

That's all you get, just a tease!

Have a great day!

LO Share - All Boy

This is probably one of the first multi-year photo layouts I ever did.  I still love it!  And he is most definitely still all boy! 

Supplies:
Paper = MME
Journal BlockZ = BenzillaScrapping
Rubon = Making Memories
Stickers = 7 Gypsies, Bazzill Basics, Creative Imaginations
AlphaBetZ = BenzillaScrapping

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mini Album Share - Zak 1st Year for Grampa

Just a cute little accordion album I made for my Dad with family members and my little guy.

Enjoy!