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Scrapbook fever

2012-01-13T16:01:00.000-08:00

For Christmas my dear husband gave me some (lots) for new product. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. However I realized since we moved (almost a year ago) we haven't printed out photos. Which means I am drastically behind on my second baby's album. Good thing I'm in a mood to scrap. Here are a few of my latest creations.

The three above mainly consist of Amy Tan's line with AC. It's one of the lines Richard gave me. I love it! Below is mainly a line by Crate Paper. I love the colors.

I hope this fever sticks around awhile.

8x8 Album

2012-01-13T15:46:00.000-08:00

I'm doing and 8x8 album for my oldest. I finished her baby book and decided that it would be easier to do smaller layouts for pictures beyond her first year. Here are a few.

Etsy Shop

2011-08-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

My etsy shop is up and running! Check it out.

www.etsy.com/shop/brecreative

Customize your very own pair of Toe Jammies!

Berries

Bows

Butterfly

Flower

Heart

Ruffles

Scallops

Stitching

and Tennis booties.

A Flyer!

2011-08-06T16:25:00.000-07:00

Check it out! I'm so excited to be one of the vendors this year. I'm getting closer to finishing my Toe Jammies. See you there!

Always

2011-07-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

I was going through some pictures today and saw this one. I love this picture and needed to scrap it.

So I did. I used the dear lizzy Enchanted line from American Crafts.

I had fun embellishing with my Stickles too.

I'm trying out for another design team. American Crafts to be exact.

This is my third time and I hope it will be a charm.

Here is the card I submitted

Wish me luck!

Peek a Toe

2011-07-29T09:34:00.000-07:00

A Gift

2011-07-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

A little bit ago my mom asked if I would help her with a gift for my stepdad. We made him a scrapbook of some of his favorite outdoor moments. I used the Campy Trails line from American Crafts. It was perfect. Here are two of my favorite pages.

Toe Jammies Model

2011-07-27T16:19:00.000-07:00

I found the perfect model for my Toe Jammies.

Of course I didn't have to look to hard, she is my sweet baby girl.

Here's a little peek.

I'll be posting another peek later.

From Purse to Pillow

2011-06-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

About two years ago I started on this purse as a birthday present for my cousin. I finished the front panel and then was stumped by the rest of the direction. Suffice it to say I didn't finish her gift. Jump ahead two years. We were getting ready to move and I stumbled across said panel. Wondering if I should just toss it an idea came to me. This is that idea...

Didn't it make the cutest pillow? I love how it turned out. My cousin finally got her birthday gift...just a couple years late. Anyway, I plan on making more of these.

Packaging for Toe Jammies

2011-05-27T10:39:00.000-07:00

Toe Jammies

2011-05-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

Another fabulous pair of Toe Jammies!

Butterfly Booties

2011-04-29T16:24:00.000-07:00

I made these for a very cute baby. I loved how they turned out and haven't posted a crocheting project in a while. Hope everyone is having fun, being creative and preparing for spring.

Lollipop Press March Lines

2011-03-02T15:29:00.000-08:00

The first line is called Forever Love. It was great for black and white photos.

This next line is Spring Fever. Fun, bright and full of wonderful Spring time things.

This is my last month on the Lollipop Press Contributing Design Team. I've loved working with all the lines and can't wait to see what else comes from this great company. Be sure to head over to the website and grab the latest and greatest. Thanks!

Lollipop Press Feb. Line Old School

2011-02-01T13:19:00.000-08:00

Be sure to head over to the Lollipop Press website to get the Old School kit.

LP Blog Hop Day 8

2011-01-23T08:55:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the final day of the hop. What an adventure it has been. I know I have learned some fun new tips and tricks. Plus all the great downloads! WOW! You came to me by way of Trish. If not be sure to start your hop at the LP blog.

Here is a peek at the Grand Prize. It will also include the two new lines Woodland Winter and Chic and Shabby.

I hope you have entered your comments, become a fan on Facebook and a follower of the LP blog. You can get extra entries by sending a friend to the hop. Make sure they comment and tell us that YOU sent them. Plus if you buy something from the Lollipop Press website you will be entered again.

For my last bit of inspiration I have a project I did from the Chic and Shabby line.

This is a little desktop calendar. You can design it on your computer and then print off and stick in a CD case. The final measurement is 4 5/8 X 5 1/2. Do one for each month. The CD case front folds back and sits on the desk. It's wonderful!

Thanks again for joining in our blog hop. You can always stop by here or any of the other LP ladies blog for more projects and layouts. Plus keep an eye on the LP blog because new lines come out every month. Have fun at Joanne's.

LP Blog Hop Day 7

2011-01-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the second to last day of the hop. Did you get here from Trish? If not be sure to go to Lollipop Press and start at the beginning.

I bet you are bursting with inspiration. Well guess what? I have something special just for you.

Here's another download of the new line. To get all the pieces of the new line you must hop to every blog of our DT everyday to see who has it for that day. Today I'm one of those ladies with the piece.

Here is the link to the DOWNLOAD

I also have a Woodland Winter project to show you. Just another way to use digital kits. Enjoy!

I created a birth announcement. The little woodland creatures are perfect for this sort of thing.

Don't stop the hop here. Joanne has more to show you. Also, remember, you must be a follower of Lollipop Press, visit all the blogs, and comment on all the blogs in order to be entered to win our fantastic Grand Prize! Good luck!

LP Blog Hop 6

2011-01-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

Day 6! Thank you so much for all your comments. It feels good to hear from others. I hope you are having fun each day hopping around and getting lots of ideas. I know I am.

As always you should have arrived from Trish's blog. She is so fun isn't she? If you need to start the blog hop at the beginning be sure to head over to the Lollipop Press blog. There are even more ideas and goodies there.

Here is a digital layout from Woodland Winter.

I really have a lot of fun playing in Photoshop with the Lollipop Press lines. How about you?

Be sure to tell Joanne hello from me, after all that is your next stop on the hop.

LP Blog Hop Day 5

2011-01-20T08:58:00.000-08:00

Wow! Day 5 I can't believe it's almost over. Did Trish really inspire you today? I hope I can do the same. If you happened here by chance be sure to head over to the Lollipop Press blog to start from the beginning. There are lots of prizes and freebies you don't want to miss out on.

Today I'm featuring another digital layout from the Chic and Shabby line. This line has been great to work with. I hope you get as much out of it, as I have.

Good luck on the rest of your hopping today. Joanne is super excited to see you next.

LP Blog Hop Day 4

2011-01-19T08:37:00.000-08:00

We are more then half way there! I bet you have been getting oodles of ideas and goodies. I bet some of those came from Trish. Which should be how you found your way to me. If not be sure to start at the very beginning (it's a good place to start I hear).

This is a digital layout using the Lollipop Press Woodland Winter line.

Just a note to remember, You must be a follower of Lollipop Press, visit all the blogs, and comment on all the blogs in order to be entered to win our fantastic Grand Prize!

Your next stop is Joanne. Have fun!

LP Blog Hop Day 3

2011-01-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Day 3! Having fun and getting lots of new ideas? Did you enjoy Trish's blog? If that is not how you arrived here be sure to start at the Lollipop Press blog.

Everyday we will be posting another layout for either of the new lines and some of us will have pieces of a new kit that you can download. To get all the pieces of the new line you must hop to every blog of our DT everyday to see who has it for that day.

Today I'm one of those ladies with the piece. Wahoo!
Here is the link to the DOWNLOAD.

Today I have another layout from the Chic and Shabby line. I just love the colors in this line.

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is Joanne. See you tomorrow!

LP Blog Hop Day 2

2011-01-17T08:59:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Day 2 of the Lollipop Press Blog Hop!! Are you enjoying our hop?

You should have arrived to my blog from Trish, if that is not where you arrived from, then please join us at the Lollipop Press Blog to start the hop from the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

Just a note to Remember, You must be a follower of Lollipop Press, visit all the blogs, and comment on all the blogs in order to be entered to win our fantastic Grand Prize!

Here is another one of my layouts using products from the Woodland Winter Line by Lollipop Press. What a wonderful line! I had fun creating different layouts and projects with this line.

Today I do not have a piece of the kit that your looking for. So if you don't have the pieces that your looking for keep looking!!! Maybe tomorrow I might have a piece! Who knows!! You will have to come back tomorrow to find out!!

Thank you again for joining us for the Lollipop Press Blog Hop, Day 2. Your next stop on the hop is Joanne. I know that you are going to love her projects!

Lollipop Press Blog Hop Day 1

2011-01-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year and welcome to the First Annual Lollipop Press Blog Hop. Our Designers have come together to celebrate everything Digital and Hybrid. We are so happy that you can join us for this fun-filled event.

You should have arrived to my blog from Trish's blog, if that is not where you arrived from, then please join us at the Lollipop Press Blog to start the hop from the beginning so you don't miss a thing! You must be a follower of Lollipop Press, visit all the blogs, and comment in order to be entered to win our fantastic Grand Prize!

During this fun Blog Hop our Designers will showcase projects that they have made using the Chic & Shabby and Woodland Winter lines from Lollipop Press. To add to the fun, we've got fabulous prizes along the way at many of our Designer's blogs and you'll be entered to win Jumbo decorated wooden photo clips, Lily Bee pack w/embellishments (US residents only), Digi pages, Vintage ribbons, trims, tags and bits (Austrailian residents only), and a Digital paper pack, if you visit every blog and leave a comment with all of our Designers! You have until January 23, 2011 to leave all your comments and be entered to win the Grand Prize. We'll draw the winners of the prizes and announce them on January 23, 2011.

Digital Layout: Chic and Shabby line

Happy New Year to you and yours and thank you again for joining us for the Lollipop Press Blog Hop, your next stop on the hop is Joanne's blog.

If you get lost along the way - Go to the LP blog for the master list!

Blog Hop

2011-01-10T15:24:00.001-08:00

Be sure to check it out!

Lollipop Press feature

2011-01-06T13:29:00.000-08:00

Lollipop Press will be featured in an online magazine. Be sure to check it out here. You will get to see the new January lines showcased. Super exciting!

Lollipop Press - Santa Baby

2010-12-01T12:59:00.000-08:00

Be sure to head on over to the Lollipop Press website and snag this mega kit! It's a bright and cheery Christmas line that will give you lots of holiday joy.

Place Cards and Christmas Tags

2010-11-12T14:52:00.000-08:00

I'm in the Holiday mood. Here are two projects that reflect that.

First, using the Nutty Buddy line...Place Cards for Thanksgiving!

Next, using the Dapper Man line...Christmas tags.

Want more ideas? Check out the Lollipop Spot!

Lollipop Press - Dapper Man Line

2010-11-11T08:13:00.000-08:00

I had fun finding some old photos and scrapping them with this vintage style line. The colors are rich and fun to work with. Check out Lollipop Press to get your own kit.

22 weeks and Growing

2010-11-10T13:38:00.000-08:00

These pictures Richard took (minus the ultrasound) worked perfect for this Nutty Buddy Line. Have I mentioned how fun it is to work with? Well I love it! Hope you do too.

Lollipop Press

One More

2010-11-09T20:20:00.000-08:00

Here's another from the Nutty Buddy Line. Be sure to check out Lollipop Press

Fall Layout

2010-11-09T14:00:00.000-08:00

Digital Layout using Lollipop Press's new line Nutty Buddy. I'm loving this line. It has fun colors, great fall shapes and the cutest little beaver. Can't wait to do more, so be on the look out.

Plus get the kit yourself here!

Digital Projects

2010-10-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

Here are two projects I did with the English Garden and Monsterocity line. Just some ideas on how to use it on something other then layouts

Be sure to check out Lollipop Press if you like what you see and want to see even more. Plus Monday there will be two new lines!

English Garden Line

2010-10-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

Two more Digital Layouts from the English Garden line. What can I say I just love the simplicity and beauty of it.

More Monsterocity

2010-10-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

This is another Digital Layout using the Monsterocity line from Lollipop Press. Lots of ways to use it.

More for Lollipop Press

2010-10-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

I used English Garden for this "bride to be" layout. I love the elegant designs and pretty colors.

This is the Monsterocity line. I think originally it was meant for boys, but I loved the colors and design so I just had to use it. It turned out great for a Halloween page.

This is another one from the Monsterocity line. Worked great for camping.

New Layouts

2010-10-18T14:31:00.000-07:00

This one was inspired by our new baby. She was so fun to watch in the ultrasound and we got some cute profile pictures that I just had to scrap. I used AC's new City Park pattern paper, cardstock, thickers, ribbon and accents.

Bliss indeed! I loved the Dear Lizzy line that Richard worked on. It's bright, enchanting and fun to use. I used it in the next two layouts.

Lollipop Press - My first Digi Layout

2010-10-13T15:33:00.000-07:00

I'm going digital! Not completely but I did for this layout. The line is Shaded Chic and has some great designs and colors to play with. Check it all out here!

Christmas Stocking

2010-10-12T14:19:00.001-07:00

This Christmas I will be knitting stockings for my family. Here is Richard's.

Love the stripes! Happy knitting!

My First Design Team!

2010-10-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

I have recently been accepted to join a new Design Team. The company is Lollipop Press and is run by a new friend Amber Winward. She rocks as a graphic designer and scrapper, plus a million other things. Make sure you check out the blog and look for some great new projects and PRODUCT!!!

Toe Jammies!

2010-06-01T08:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a summer sneak peek. I'm trying to get my bootie collection together. I would like to finally get my Esty shop up and running and maybe try out some craft fairs. So more to come soon.

Layouts

2010-05-07T20:53:00.000-07:00

So the story behind these layouts is that they came from the same sketch. Basically I started working on a circular sketch and was having some trouble with it. I ended up with one layout that had nothing to do with the original sketch and one that is a bit closer.

This one took forever. I used rub-ons and put them all over the two pink cards. I like the end result, it just took forever. Happy scrapping!

Can you stand to see more?

2010-04-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

Two more layouts. I have to give myself a small pat on the back. So far I'm staying on top of my pictures.

The colors in this layout were inspired by a room I saw in Martha Stewart's Living magazine. I loved how they looked together. I think if I were to go back and redo this page I would put all three pictures across the top. I used mostly AC cardstock, AC details, AC fabric thickers and Basic Gray pattern paper.

This was a different layout for me. I like the circles and played it up a bit by using the ribbon bunching technique around the edge of the big circle. You can't see in the picture but I sprayed Glimmer Mist around the big circle. Everything is American Crafts other then the star punch that comes from Fiskars.

More Layout Fun!

2010-04-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

I've been working on a family album. A lot of my inspiration has come from KP. I've said it before I think she rocks! Hope your creative juices start pumping.

The two camping layouts I used Cosmo Cricket's Earth Love line. The colors worked perfect for that rustic outdoors feel. I also used masking tape to add little bits of detail. Of course American Crafts product is used through out mostly in ribbon.

Richard designed the Heat Wave line with our friend Nichole at AC. I love the bright colors and fun summer feel. It worked out perfect for my Fourth of July pages. My husband is amazing!

These last two layouts are for my Sketchbook class. I love the color palettes on both layouts and really just had fun. So now that you have seen my latest get to work on yours. As always Brecreative!

Sketchbook Class Layouts

2010-04-12T17:20:00.000-07:00

I took Kelly Purkey's Sketchbook class and loved it. She mentioned doing another and if you like to scrapbook and want tons of ideas you should totally take it. Here are three of my layouts.

I still have more to do so stay tuned in!

I used a mixture of American Crafts and Basic Grey products.

Spring Quilt

2010-03-30T09:30:00.000-07:00

When you have a baby you get these tiny little receiving blankets that come in a pack of 4 or five. They are really cute, but as I mentioned tiny. Adelaide got some and we never used them when she was small enough. I loved the colors and patterns and thought "Hey those would make a cute quilt!" So a quilt I made and it turned out better then I thought it would. You all know that I'm not a quilter, but I really enjoyed this project and now Adelaide has a super cute Spring quilt.

I will hopefully be posting more scrapbook pages soon. I've been working on Adelaide's book and I'm in a great online class given by Kelly Purkey. She rocks so you should check her blog out.

Happy creativity to all!

Scarfs

2010-01-12T15:08:00.000-08:00

I've been making some fun neck scarves for Patina. I love how soft and comfy they are not to mention warm. Make sure you drop by and check things out.

Baby Book Layouts

2010-01-12T14:19:00.000-08:00

I'm slowly putting together my little lady's baby book. Below are two pages that I put together the other day. The first one has a photo of her little feet. I love baby feet and pictures of them (not sure why). I wanted to keep it basic, clean and simple. I used cardstock, pattern paper to border the picture, made the ruffles out of a lace paper punch, fabric thickers and simple ribbon with a little bow.

In this layout I used cute pattern paper from Pebbles. It was so easy to keep this layout simple because of the paper. I just cut around the big flowers and used them to secure the picture.

The adorable sticker says it all!

Holiday Special

2009-12-21T14:59:00.000-08:00

If you haven't been to Patina yet I will give you one more reason to go.

Print out the coupon below and get $5 off your next BreCreative purchase from Patina.

Be sure to check out all the other great items in the store.

Merry Christmas!

Patina Grand Opening

2009-11-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

Hope you can stop by and check out all the fun items available. It's the perfect place to find that one of a kind Christmas gift. I'll be selling my baby booties and some scarves. See you there!

www.patinamarket.com

Arm Warmers

2009-10-29T21:02:00.001-07:00

Thanks to some of Richard's coworkers I started making some arm warmers. I think they are turning out really fun and funky. I can't wait to make more!

Gavin and Amy Cox Signing Book

2009-10-29T20:51:00.001-07:00

Two of my best friends tied the knot this month. As part of their wedding present I made their signing book. I had so much fun.

A lot of my inspiration came from my signing book (thanks Sarah).

Richard designed the invitations and I used his design for the little title box. It was a nice way to tie the invite in.

I love love love gathering ribbon and stapling it. I think it turns out so cute!

Aren't they so cute? This was my favorite picture. Of course the talented Gavin took their engagement pictures.

I used rub-ons on the actual pictures. It really plays up the photos.

I think I've found my calling. I really enjoyed making this. I would love to do more.

Happy Birthday Card

2009-08-24T09:04:00.001-07:00

I made this card for my dear friend Suzi. I used American Crafts Character line pattern paper, AC ribbon, and AC rub-ons. The beads however are not AC. I love the technique of stapling ribbon on and making it look all gathered and bunchy. I sewed the beads on. All in all I think it turned out quite nice. Happy Birthday Suzi!

Rose Booties

2009-08-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

I found this cute pattern on Esty. I love the shape of the booties. To play it up more I've added a little rose on each one. I love crocheting!

Autumn Girl

2009-07-14T21:11:00.000-07:00

My beautiful friend Faith. Gavin was the photographer. I love the fall colors.

20 weeks

2009-07-14T21:09:00.001-07:00

This is our little Adelaide's first photo!

Watercolors

2009-07-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

These are from my first watercolor class. I really enjoyed painting. I need to get back into it.

More Wedding Layouts

2009-07-14T20:55:00.000-07:00

"The Wedding Party"

"Tied the Knot"

"Sisters"

"Handsome"

My First Quilt

2009-06-26T11:17:00.001-07:00

St. Patty's Dinner Party

2009-06-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

Learning to knit

2009-06-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

This was my first knitting project. I love having a little girl to make cute things for.

Crocheting some booties to go!

2009-06-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

CD Cover

2009-06-26T11:06:00.001-07:00

Tracy & Abe

2009-06-26T11:00:00.001-07:00

This is my cute cousin and her husband. Richard and I took their engagement pictures and these were some of my favorites.

Honeymoon Layout

2009-06-26T10:56:00.001-07:00

We loved Cancun! Everything was so bright and colorful. It was the perfect honeymoon.

Wedding Layouts

2009-06-26T10:34:00.000-07:00

Cards!

2009-06-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

Albums

2009-06-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Oldie but Goldie

2009-06-25T15:06:00.000-07:00

These were some pages I did a couple of years ago. They feature my friend Gavin's photography and my beautiful friend Amy as a model. Oh and I'm in there too.