Love Always Layout

It's me again! Vera. :) Today I am back to share a layout. Sigh... my first love in paper crafting. Scrapbooking.

I have always love to organize my pictures ever since I was in high school and then found out that I can combine my love of pictures with cute stuff it totally caught my attention and still do. I still scrapbook when I can and even though I love card making,  there's a different joy in scrapbooking. I guess because I feel like I am working with something that so much more personal.

Anyway, enough rambling, here's my layout.

This wasn't an easy layout for me. Over 8 years ago, I lost my puppy, Milo and to this day I still couldn't forgive myself for losing him. I wonder all the time what happened to him and my heart ache every time I think of him. And, even though I have another puppy now, I still think of Milo. I believe every dog you ever own  have a special place in your heart that no other dog can replace.

I keep the layout simple as I really want the pictures and the journaling to be the focus. At first, I want to use the puppy from Puppy Love, but after playing around with the layout, I found that the puppy from "Follow Your Bliss" works better with this layout. I stamped the puppy on top of the sentiment die-cut and color it with copic. And added the hearts from "The Doxie with Moxie".

I am glad that I wrote down my feeling. This is the first time I scrapbook of Milo since I lost him and it's part of the healing process.

I hope you're enjoying your weekend and I really appreciate you stopping by here.

ABC Friday - Pillow Box

Hi everyone. Vera here today with a non-card project. When it comes to give gift card or tiny gift I like to make fun packaging for them. One of my go to packaging is the pillow box.

If you have die-cut machine, you can make the pillow box in no time. If you don't have one you can find many template for pillow box on the internet. 

Here's my pillow box decorated with the cute critters from Poultry In Motion set.

The yellow mesh wrap came from fruit wrap. I find it fun to figure a way to re-purpose or recycling items from around the house on my projects. This time the fruit wrap works perfectly to enhance the farm look. 

Thanks so much for stopping by here today and enjoy your Friday. I'll be back tomorrow with a layout. :)

Trendsetting Spotlight on Lisa Henke

Lisa Henke was once a Junior Trendsetter with us, and I was kinda starting to miss her around here, so I was THRILLED to see her card for this week's challenge....SUPER CUTE!!

She used the new The Doxie with Moxie set which I know you all LOVE!! I love her paper choices, and choice of embellishments...super cute.

Her next card was one she made for Jessica's birthday using the Make a Wish set. Another CUTE card! Great coloring, too!

This ADORABLE creation makes my heart happy, and using Perk Up always makes me perk up. :)

well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog to check out her amazing work!!

Wednesday Trend: Feather Trend

Hi everyone, Vera here! I am delighted to be here today to share my first review on trend. Thinking about trend the fist thing that come to mind is feather!!

I've been a fan of feather for a while. In fact, last year I had an aqua color feather tucked in my hair courtesy of my stylish niece. Nowadays, you can see feathers everywhere. From jewelry to home decor to crafting.

Let me share with you some feathers projects. First up is this feather print. I love the simplicity and rustic look of this beautiful print. Simple designs that showcase feather beauty perfectly.

Feathers by Danna Ray

Then look at this gorgeous felt feathers. These colors make my heart beat faster. :)

And here's another print that has the CAS look that I simply adore. Plenty of white space make the color strips stands out.

Birds of a feather print by satchelandsage

I think  that's why feather become such a trend. There's just something interesting about them with its simplicity and delicate look that seem to inspire creativity.

Here's a couple of my cards showcasing the feather trend. First up is a CAS & cute card using my favorite gnome from My Little Friend set. I cut the feather using Silhouette. They are my favorite die cut.

Next is a more subtle look using feather I got from craft store. The white soft feather helped create the soft look. 

So, what do you think of the feather trends? Have you try to use them on your project?

Hope today's post inspire your creativity. Have a fabulous day! 

Trendsetter Tuesday-Vera Yates(Ling)

This week's Trendsetter of the week is one of our SUPER cute and FABULOUS new designers, Vera Yates(Ling). She is such a joy to have on the team, and being previously in our Trendsetting Spotlight, well..we already loved her work!!

Here's a little about Vera:

Here are a few of Vera's cards...she's got a CAS style that I just LOVE!!

Seriously.....so fun!! I love that tall stack of chicks from our Poultry in Motion set. 

Her next two cards use the My Little Friend set... 

and they are both SO super cute. I love the scene she created in the second one...it's so fun!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to stop by Vera's blog to see what she's been up!!

TSG197-Black Cardstock

This week’s challenge is brought to you by our trendsetter of the week, Vera Yates. She has challenged us to make a card using only black cardstock for your layering.

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project using this week’s challenge (matting with black cardstock) and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (March 11th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG197 so we can check out your beautiful work!

The winner of last week's TSG197 is:

Be sure to email Jessi96@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~Vera Yates
~Tracy M.
~ Kim O. 
~ Wendy P. 
~Tracy V.
~ Theresa
~ Mary J
 ~ Karin
~Tangii
~Angela 
~Torico


 

Week In Review(February 24th-March 2rd)

What is Week In Review (WIR)?- WIR is where we showcase cards made by the Trendsetters and myself throughout the week. Not only to you get to see gorgeous projects made using TSG stamps, but you also have a chance to WIN one of these cards! Leave a comment on this post and next WIR I will choose a winner using a random number generator. That person will then get to pick out their favorite card and the Trendsetter that created it will send it to them :)

Last week's Winner is:Indy

Here are your random numbers:

9

Timestamp: 2013-03-03 04:31:37 UTC

Be sure to email Jessi96@yahoo.com to claim your card!!

Sandra (Cute As A Button)


Kim O.(Blossom by Blossom)

Danielle (Smarty Pants)

Theresa (Vroom)

Theresa (Sweet Pea)