Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Designer Spotlight- Nicole Harper
Must Have Scrapbook Supply? ledger/graph paper, alpha stickers
When & Why did you start scrapbooking? 1999, when my daughter was born. took a hiatus after a year or so, and came back to it in 2005...wow, had the hobby changed, lol!
Guilty Pleasures...a hot bath after everyone goes to bed, a nice handbag or two and cheese.
Two things you want very badly at this moment? a pair of earrings that i can wear with everything and more time at home.
3 items that are in your purse...Peppermint Lip Smacker by Bonne Bell (i haven't grown up yet, lol), tons of change floating around at the bottom instead of in my coin purse and a hand written note that Allie snuck in there when i was going out of town last year.
Favorite Scrapbook Technique/ or Style? i've never met a piece of paper that couldn't be distressed, swiped with paint or torn. as for style, that one always trips me up. i guess if i had to put a name to it, i might say vintage-clean, lol?
When do you feel most creative? at night...i never go to bed before midnight, even on work nights. if i do, i end up staring at the ceiling...so i get up and sit at my desk anyway.
Do you snack while you scrapbook? If so what? nope...i'm clumsy. there would be all KINDS of stuff on my pages.
Do you have a scrapbook confession? i have 2...flowers are like kryptonite to me, and i can't make a card to save my life.
Favorite Tv Shows? i don't have one...i hardly ever watch tv because i'm usually on the dang computer, lol.
Jobs you've had? clerk at a craft store, salesperson at The Gap (man, that was an awesome discount), lifeguard at the city pool and my current job/career...Surgical Assistant in Neurosurgery.
What are you listening to right now? Sirius Hits 1 (satellite radio)...i love pop/hip-hop/top 40. i never have been very 'cool' when it comes to music...i've always been content with whatever is on the radio.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Die Cut Frames
Hi there! It's Katrina and I'm so excited for my first Lily Bee blog post. I think I'm addicted to the cute die cut frames. I love the cute shapes and just the over all convenience of them. They add the perfect frame for photos and/or journaling.
I used them here
and here
I used them here
and here
Please continue to post your amazing work here. Have a great day!!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday Faves
Hi everyone! Today is our favorite blog day of the week; Friday Faves. It's the day we get to feature what you do with Lily Bee Design products. An easy way to share your work with us, is to link us to it on any post. We, also, spend some time searching larger galleries, so be sure to mention Lily Bee when you are uploading.
Leah Killian made this adorable layout about her daughter's nicknames. I love that she chose to do a layout and journal about this. It's so easy to forget these things. I love all of the hand-cut details and how well the photos pop off the page and remain the focus.
Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!
I love this layout by Hilde Janbroers. I love the sweet baby photo and the amazing layering. It's just wonderful!
This layout by Raechelle Bellus, had me cracking up as soon as I saw it. I LOVE that she scrapped this moment of everyday life, so real and true. No doubt, this will be a fun layout to look back on in future years. I love the way she cut up the Double Dutch paper here.
I think this layout by Gudrun Loennecken is so fun and whimsical. I adore the little trees and birds and how well everything works with the Lily Bee French Couture paper.
Leah Killian made this adorable layout about her daughter's nicknames. I love that she chose to do a layout and journal about this. It's so easy to forget these things. I love all of the hand-cut details and how well the photos pop off the page and remain the focus.
I love this layout by Jessica Lute. It's so simple and yet so full of detail. Unfortunately, I can relate to the subject matter, as well. Hmm, maybe it's a boy thing?
Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Hey Lily Bee readers - it's Brenda - and excited to be sharing some Lily Bee projects today featuring the French Couture line. I LOVE the rich colors and patterns in the line - almost fall colors but can be used for so much more. For this card i use 'handmade' for the background and then a die cut frame from French Couture to place the sentiment on. This card is also from French Couture and has a totally different look and feel. I actually used the die cut frames. I wanted smaller patterns so i just cut then centers out of the scalloped frames to create this card and then used the scallops as borders. And last i have a layout i made that incorporates a little bit of both - The paper green paper is from 3 little birds, the striped from French Couture and then a die cut bracket from French Couture. This layout is featured in the may issue of ScrapStreet - an ezine filled with lots of great inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you come back for more. Don't forget about the Mini Album Contest - you still have a few weeks to get your entries in!!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you come back for more. Don't forget about the Mini Album Contest - you still have a few weeks to get your entries in!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
having fun with 3 little birds...
hello everyone...Nicole here!!
just wanted to share a few layouts i made using the Three Little Birds collection...
(i apologize for the scan here...i tried seventeen times, but i just cannot get that background to be 'white'!) i used the 'Faded Jeans' paper on this layout of my husband and daughter...and a bit of the 'Laugh' rub-ons just above the scalloped velvet over on the right. don't be afraid to chop up those rub-ons...sometimes all you need is a tidbit, and it stretches your dollar further in the meantime!
for this one, i used the 'So Sweet' paper as my base, a strip of the 'Faded Jeans' and one of the die-cuts from the 3 Little Birds collection. oh...and another snippet of rub-on, this time from the 'Accent' rub-on set. i painted a touch alongside the photo, so that my journaling would stand out...also distressed the edges of the 'So Sweet' paper for fun.
just wanted to share a few layouts i made using the Three Little Birds collection...
(i apologize for the scan here...i tried seventeen times, but i just cannot get that background to be 'white'!) i used the 'Faded Jeans' paper on this layout of my husband and daughter...and a bit of the 'Laugh' rub-ons just above the scalloped velvet over on the right. don't be afraid to chop up those rub-ons...sometimes all you need is a tidbit, and it stretches your dollar further in the meantime!
for this one, i used the 'So Sweet' paper as my base, a strip of the 'Faded Jeans' and one of the die-cuts from the 3 Little Birds collection. oh...and another snippet of rub-on, this time from the 'Accent' rub-on set. i painted a touch alongside the photo, so that my journaling would stand out...also distressed the edges of the 'So Sweet' paper for fun.
one of the best things about the Lily Bee lines is that they are completely versatile...no restrictions on a theme, and just waiting for you to think of different ways to use them up!
and just a reminder, please keep linking us to your Lily Bee layouts...we love to see creative ways that people are using them, and are always looking to feature someone on the Friday Faves posts.
so don't be shy, share your love for Lily Bee right here!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Friday's Fave's-My Scrapbook Nook
My Scrapbook Nook monthly kit club is featuring our Three Little Birds line in their May kit. I took a look through their gallery and found some pure eye candy!
I loved the clean lines on this layout by Pam Callaghan
Leah Killian created this layout. I love how she incorporated the papers to create this precious baby layout:
Amanda Boyle created this darling layout:
I loved the clean lines on this layout by Pam Callaghan
Leah Killian created this layout. I love how she incorporated the papers to create this precious baby layout:
Amanda Boyle created this darling layout:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meet our Designer...Stephanie Howell
Must Have Scrapbook Supply? Border punches, American Crafts precision pens, labels
When & Why did you start scrapbooking? When I was pregnant with Harper and my husband was deployed, I went to a Close to My Heart party. That's how this obsession began and I've never looked back. ;)
Guilty Pleasures? White Wine, McDonalds Happy Meal cheeseburgers, US Weekly, Reality television
Two things you want very badly at this moment? My husband home safe and in my arms, a looong massage while somebody keeps the babies.
3 items that are in your purse? Baby wipes, Kiehls lip balm, my iPhone
Favorite Scrapbook Technique or Style? Vintage/Modern mix
When do you feel most creative? When I have new (to me, not necessarily newly made) goodies to play with and precious photos to look at.
Do you snack while you scrapbook? If so what? never. I have never eaten and scrapped at the same time.
Do you have a scrapbook confession? I never have a plan when I start a page. I don't "sketch" my layouts or plan my journaling. I don't use "design rules". I just do whatever makes me happy.
Favorite TV Shows? Arrested Development, The Office, The Soup, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jobs you've had? hostess at a pizza/ wine bar, teacher, substitute teacher, running a wine store, running a book store, working at a woman's boutique, clerk at a water sports store, working at my dad's office (oil and gas),
What are you listening to right now? the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme song, Sadie blowing raspberries
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