Good morning!
Today we are quickly sharing some layouts with you. These layouts are made using the brand new collections we shared with you a couple of weeks ago.
Enjoy!
Find Your Wings and Fly
Sky's the Limit:
Up and Away :
Kate&Co.
Cambridge Court:
Oxford Lane:
I always find it difficult to decide what to decorate for in January: snow/winter or go directly to Valentine’s Day. I usually try to split the few weeks between the two and don’t get to fully enjoy either. We have had snow on the ground the entire month of January and it has been cold, so this year I went directly to Valentine’s and have loved it!
Since we have two sweet boys at our house, my décor is focused on family love instead of romantic love. At the end of my life if my boys know one thing, I want them to know without a doubt that they are loved. That they are the most important things to me.
I love the fun, bright colors of the Lucky In Love collection. The sticker sheet is full of darling pieces. I especially swoon at the bicycle built for two!
I love the flowers in the bottom left corner. They frame the heart and draw your eye to the title: “Love Lives Here”.
To create the heart, I cut 21 - 4” x 6 1/2” pieces of paper, lightly spritzed them with water, rolled them around a skewer and glued it together. When I had them all rolled, I hot glued them to the heart pattern (link to pattern).
Download Instructions here:
Download 2013_02_05_GTU_Rolled Heart Frame
Heart pattern link: http://www.amberpacker.com/patterns/2013/02/rolledpaperheart.html
I demonstrated this project on Good Things Utah this morning. I will add the link to the segment when it is online here:
Welcome back to DAY TWO of our new collection reveals!
Today we are back with the final two color schemes of Collectable by Jen Allyson!
As always, you can win a color scheme of your choice by leaving a comment. So feast on the eye candy and then make sure to leave a comment!
The first color scheme we have for you today is Notable. Fresh, joyful, and vibrant, these products will have you feeling happy
Comprised of oranges,blues,greens, and yellows...this color scheme is perfect for any project.
In this color scheme there are 10 double-sided papers, a 6x6 pad,die cut titles and journaling cards, layered stickers, chipboard accents, enamel dots, decorative tape, tiny word stickers, label stickers, stamps, pins, decorative brads, decorative buttons, and decorative stickers.
Here are the individual pieces of Collectable- Notable.. Click on each one to make it larger!
And some projects by our designers showcasing Notable:
Amber Packer
Tamara Jensen
The last Collectable color scheme is Memorable. Memorable is sweet, soft, and delicate. These papers and embellishments scream spring.
Memorable is made up of hues of green,pink, purple, blue, yellow and gray.
In this color scheme there are 10 double-sided papers, a 6x6 pad,die cut titles and journaling cards, layered stickers, chipboard accents, enamel dots, decorative tape, tiny word stickers, label stickers, stamps, pins, decorative brads, decorative buttons, and decorative stickers.
Here are the individual pieces of Collectable- Memorable. Click on each one to make it larger!
Stephanie Howell
Are you in love with Notable and Memorable? Would you like to win
one of these color schemes? If you are interested, leave a comment here
(telling me what jumped out and caught your eye). We will draw one lucky
winner on Friday, January 18.
Good luck, guys! Hope you have a beautiful,blessed,and creative weekend!
Welcome, welcome, WELCOME MME fans! We have a very exciting couple of weeks planned for you!
Today starts our new collection sneak peeks. And we are starting with the biggest thing we have to share.
Introducing Collectable by Jen Allyson!
To say we are thrilled to show this to you would be a massive understatement. We just know you will love each and every piece!
The first color scheme that we are introducing you to is called Remarkable. Playful and nostalgic all at once...these papers and embellishments will make you want to create.
Comprised of primary colors with a splash of aqua/green...this collection is great for any layout but especially perfect for all of those boy layouts you've been needing to make.
In this color scheme there are 10 double-sided papers, a 6x6 pad,die cut titles and journaling cards, layered stickers, chipboard accents, enamel dots, decorative tape, tiny word stickers, label stickers, stamps, pins, decorative brads, decorative buttons, and decorative stickers.
Here are the individual pieces of Collectable- Remarkable. Click on each one to make it larger!
And some photos of the colors of the collection in person:
Stephanie Howell (doily die cuts by martha stewart)
The second color scheme that we are sharing today is called Unforgettable. Unforgettable is vibrant, sweet, romantic, and trendy all rolled into one.
Unforgettable is made up of pinks,yellows,blues and browns and is the perfect mix of geometric and floral.
In this color scheme there are 10 double-sided papers, a 6x6 pad,die cut titles and journaling cards, layered stickers, chipboard accents, enamel dots, decorative tape, tiny word stickers, label stickers, stamps, pins, decorative brads, decorative buttons, and decorative stickers.
Here are the individual pieces of Collectable-Unforgettable. Click on each one to make it larger!
So what do you think? Do you love Collectable as much as we do? Can you even BEGIN to choose a favorite from today? Leave a comment here (telling us what jumps out and catches your eye) if you are interested in winning one of these two color schemes. We will draw one lucky winner on Friday, January 18.
Tomorrow we will be back with two more color schemes from Collectable and another prize pack.
Happy Thursday!
One of my favorite parts of this time of year is taking the time to acknowledge those who have meant a lot this year. Around here, that can mean giving a lot of neighbor gifts. Unfortunately, my heart is full of more gratitude than my wallet is so the challenge is coming up with a gift that meets the cute quota and is also budget friendly.
While in Michael’s the other day I saw these darling apothecary jars.
Guess what, they are only $1 each! They would be really cute to store smaller craft supplies in (hint). So I picked up a few and got to work on thinking of what I could fill them with for my neighbors. And that’s when I remembered the reindeer food my friend had given me a few years back. The reindeer food is so easy to make:
After I filled the bottles with the reindeer food, I got to work decorating the bottles using our ultra-fabulous All Is Bright collection. The decorative tape quickly adds a designer touch to the bottles. I printed and cut out the cute tags (download here) and layered and embellished to my hearts content. I love the way it turned out and hope my neighbors like it as much!
I have created instructions you can download here: GTU_2012_12_10_Reindeer Food
I am also demonstrating this project on today’s Good Things Utah program. When the segment is available to share, I will post the video here:
(segment coming soon)
Although, with all the deer we have had around our houses this year, I probably should hope they still like me after receiving this gift (wink).
I hope you are having a spectacular holiday season!
Like each of you, with each passing month/holiday our family is creating more memories. We are having a great time decorating for Thanksgiving.
Growing up, my sweet grandma would ask each of us to state one thing we were thankful for before we ate Thanksgiving dinner. I wasn’t always prepared for it and usually came up with a lame comment. As I look back on that experience, I realize that because of my grandma, I am able to be grateful for the small things. I want to pass that gift on to my family.
Like a lot of families, we spend a lot of our “together” time in the kitchen. I thought it would be fun to have a reminder in there.
I used our new Lost & Found 3 – Oliver collection. I love the colors and the patterns – AND those gorgeous embossed papers – YUMMY!
(front)
(back)
(close ups)
(full room view)
To make your own, download the instructions along with the files for the letters here: Download 2012_11_15_Give Thanks Banners
I am demonstrating this project on Good Things Utah this morning. For our non-local friends, we will upload the segment here when it is available!
I hope you have a fabulous time making memories with your friends and family this holiday season!
If you have been a follower of my blog for a while, you know that I take Halloween pictures BEFORE Halloween! The kids are excited to be in their costumes and aren’t (in their nicest voices) asking you to stop taking pictures so they can get to the task at hand and begin Trick or Treating. It works out great for our family!
Today on Good Things Utah, I shared how to create this layout. This was the last layout I created for CHA-Summer. I used the delicious Lost & Found Halloween collection. The beautiful collection I used to create my Halloween mantel. I was tired and not sure how to keep the design mojo going. Thanks to the beautiful designs, it wasn’t hard and this is one of my all-time favorite layouts. I just love the way it came together.
Wouldn’t it be fun to display THIS year’s Halloween costumes in your home on this beautiful layout? Take you pictures early and/or make the layout early. You will ease the stress and increase the enjoyment of the upcoming holiday!
Halloween Layout Instructions: Download Amber_LF Halloween
For our friends who are unable to watch the segment live, I will up load the video here when it is available.
Each year, my Halloween decorations become more and more elaborate and a little more spooky. Not gross, just spooky. You can tell that my boys are maturing and enjoying just a few more creepy crawlies.
I love, love, love – did I tell you that I love Lost & Found Halloween! Jen certainly outdid herself when she created it. I love the orange glitter, black chevron, advertisements and, of course, the embellishments.
All those gross but cool “can kill you” potion labels that are so cute on layouts, make the easiest, cutest home décor! I did not want to spend a lot of money on super cute jars, so I raided/cleaned out my refrigerator and my pantry. I also bought some sparkling mineral water and bottled root beer (the boys loved that). The shrunken heads and skeletons were purchased from a dollar store and everything else that fills the jars came from my pantry.
As you can see, adding just a few spider webs really adds to the authenticity of the jars.
In our CHA booths, we always frame our newest papers. They really are beautiful works or art! The Lost & Found Halloween papers are no exception. I grabbed a few unused frames from my basement and voila!
Mixing in a few pumpkins, skulls, candlesticks, books and other personal artifacts, completed the look. My sons loved it when they woke and our mantel looked like this one morning!
I also created a large dimensional spider for my gigantic spider web on my front porch.
I demonstrated these projects this morning on Good Things Utah. I’ve included instructions of the projects that you can download here: Download 2012_10_04_MME_Lost & Found Halloween Decor
I will add the video here when it is available.
I hope your month is fantastically spooky!
Happy Tuesday, MME fans! And happy day two of our mid-release reveals! Today we are sharing two collections with you. We just know that you will love them!
First up is the second color scheme to accompany Ruby from yesterday.
Meet Lost and Found 3- Oliver!
This color scheme is masculine and elegant. It is fit for a king. :) The color palette consists of blues, grays, yellowish golds, and whites.
Just as with Ruby, there are twelve 12x12 double-sided papers (including glitter and quatrefoil), enamel dots, designer tapes, chipboard elements, brads, buttons, layered stickers, a 12x12 sticker sheet,stamps, a 6x6 paper pad, and adornments (metal accents and trim).
layout by amber packer
And last, but certainly not least, meet Lucky in Love. Love is in the air!
Lucky in Love is a love-filled collection that is romantic, sweet, and playful. It includes whimsical motifs such as hearts, arrows, bicycles, doilies, chevrons, and hot air balloons.
This collection's color palette is beautiful reds,pinks, and blues. You'll find it perfectly for documenting the love you have in your life.
In this Valentine's collection you will find nine double-sided 12x12 papers, a 6x6 paper pad, and a 12x12 sticker sheet.
layout by Stephanie Howell
note:enamel dots are from the L&F 3 Oliver collection
Something for everyone, yes?
We sure hope you think so!
Would you like to win one of these collections? You have two chances today! If you are interested in winning either of these collections, leave a comment here! I will draw a winner on next Monday, October 8.
Thank you so much for stopping by today and sharing in our excitement! Check back tomorrow for an amazing Halloween project by Tina Walker!
Our family, like every family, has birthday’s that are milestones. My youngest son has one coming up this month. I sort of feel that he gets gypped a little when it comes to birthday parties (my fault) and I want to make this birthday extra special for him. We will have family and friends coming to our house to celebrate this special occasion. So I have to get going on invitations, décor an party planning!
Like many of you, I love The Sweetest Thing collection and the patterns and colors in “Bluebell” will be perfect decorations for the party!
For this type of invitation, I think it’s important to have pictures. Since a lot of growth may have occurred it is fun for those family and friends who may not have seen the birthday person in a while.
When Riley came home from school and saw his invitation, he was thrilled! He is dying to eat the donuts, too! I have a few more surprises up my sleeve. You’ll have to watch the segment live or when it is posted here to see!
I have also typed up instructions so that you can create your own! Download 2012_09_05_MME_Birthday Celebration Instructions
Be sure to check out my blog (www.amberpacker.com) at the very end of the month to see how it all comes together!
Have a great day!
