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Pinspiration Friday | December Edition

Happy Friday! We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday! Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Tonya  and Missy are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative weekend!

 

Inspiration Piece: Brenda Ragsdale

Tonya's version:

Supplies: Cut and Paste: Story "Recollect" paper, 6x6 paper pad, Decorative Tape, Enamel Dots, Decorative Brads, Label Stickers, Bits & Pieces

Tonya says:I was immediately attracted to all of the triangles on Brenda's layout. Loved that they were all created from different pieces of patterned paper.

For my layout I opted to use those triangles to create flowers. Instead of outlining some of the triangles I chose to stitch between all of my petals.

Thanks for the inspiration, Brenda!

 

Inspiration Piece: Suzanna Lee

Missy's version:

Supplies:Vintage Christmas: “Chevron” Paper, Sticker Accessory Sheet, Decorative Tapes, Chipboard Elements;Mistletoe Magic: “Red Number,” “Santas,” “Snow Flakes,” “Collage,” & “Mistletoe” Papers. Decorative Tapes, Chipboard Elements, Decorative Brads;Lost & Found Record It: “Heirloom” Alpha & Word Stickers;Misc:  Watercolor paint, Heidi Swapp Color Shine – Gold, Cord, Black Pen, Stampabilities Ink, Red Floss

I’m so excited to share my first Pinspiration project as an MME Design Team member!  I love checking out the internet for inspiring projects and using them to come up with my own creations.  I searched the MME Pinterest Boards and Suzanna’s layout jumped out at me.  I just love the design and the way she incorporated so many patterned papers together.  I decided to create a Christmas layout based on Suzanna’s design. 

 

I really loved that she created a few banner shapes underneath her photo.  I cut the largest one from patterned paper and used some of the chipboard elements to layer on top of it.  I added a button sticker from the Sticker Accessory sheet to jazz it up a bit.

I also went with a circle element on the top right of the photo, just like Suzanna.  This adorable chipboard piece was perfect!  I added one of the Decorative Brads as well.

 

I love Suzanna’s chipboard banner at the top of her page!  I went with some of the paper banner pieces from the Decorative Brads package. 

 

I really loved how my project turned out!  A huge thank you to Suzanna for inspiring me and for allowing me to showcase her gorgeous layout!

 

 

 

Pinspiration Friday | September Edition

We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday!

Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Danni and Laurel are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

First is Laurel. We just know you'll love what she came up with.


Inspiration Piece: Sherri Funk

Laurel's Interpretation:

Supplies: Cut and Paste-Charm:6 X 6 pad; Tiny Word Stickers; Bits & Pieces; Label Stickers  

 

Laurel says: I was really drawn to all of the stitched circles on the layout.  I love how Sherri used the colored thread; as I usually stick to white.  The simple design of the layout really spoke to me and I decided to create a card based loosely on the sketch of her layout along with incorporating some stitched circles.  I even went so far as to use colored thread! Thanks for the inspiration Sherri!

For my card I used the Cut & Paste charm collection.   I punched circles from various pattern papers, adhered them and stitched.  I then created and cut the circle panel using my Silhouette and mounted it with foam tape.  I then added the banner from the Bits & Pieces, added a sticker sentiment and finally cut the word ‘be’ with my Silhouette.  I am very happy with how this turned out!

 

Up next is the ever fabulous Danni!

 

Inspiration Piece: Lucy Abrams 

 

 

Danni's Interpretation:

Danni says:I love every last detail of Lucy's gorgeous card, and wanted to stay pretty true to the femininity of her card design using the new MME Cut and Paste Presh line.  I loved the gorgeous doily focal and wanted to create a floral to re-create the beautiful elegance to her card.  I cut a flower using my Silhouette cut files and pieced it together.  Stitching the leaves added a little extra texture and femininity. 

I love the overall design of the card so I stayed pretty true, stitching a block of patterned paper and adhering some additional bling and fun die-cut sentiment.

Thank you so much Lucy for sharing your amazing card with all of us and thank YOU for joining us today!

Happy Creating♥

Pinspiration Friday | August Edition

We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday!

Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Danni and Tina are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

 

Inspiration Piece: Megan Smith

Danni's version:

Supplies:  Cut and Paste-Presh: Trendy, Awed and Amazed patterned papers, layered stickers, enamel dots, decorative brads

Danni says: I was so inspired when i found this gorgeous pin from Megan.  She created an incredibly eye-catching card with her simple, yet fun design and awesome color palette.  I love how she used the gorgeous enamel dots (you know I'm obsessed), rounded corners and fun focal. 

On my card, Hooray, I chose to stay pretty true to her overall design and focal location as well as the rounded corners and amazing enamel dots.

I love, love, love the new Cut and Paste Presh line and was excited to pull it out and use it on this card.  I adore the layered stickers with the vellum, the gorgeous enamel dot colors and awesome brads.

Step 1:  Cut block of "Trendy" patterned paper slightly smaller than 4 x 6 card size (this will become your card front, do not adhere to card yet, we will work with a card front, then adhere at the end)

Step 2:  Adhere block of "Amazed" patterned paper to "Trendy" block (I cut mine 3 x 3 3/4", but a smaller block would also work)

Step 3:  Cut strip of "Awed" patterned paper (I cut mine 1/2" by 3 3/4"), adhere and then stitch (if desired)

Step 4:  Adhere "Hooray" Decorative brad

Step 5: Adhere floral layered stickers, enamel dots and button

Step 6:  Adhere card front to 4 x 6 cardstock card

These steps could be repeated several times using various decorative brads and layered stickers to make a few cards to have on hand in no time at all.

I had a ball creating this card...thanks so much for the inspiration Megan!

Inspiration Piece: Virginia Fynes

Tina's version:

Supplies: Find Your Wings & Fly-Up & Away:Always paper,Chipboard Accessories, Layered Stickers,Decorative Tape,Stamps, Enamel Dots:Find Your Wings & Fly-Sky's The Limit, Stamps;Misc:Clipboard:  Staples Stencils:  Crafters Workshop
Paint:  Distress Paint Gesso:  Liquetex Ink:  Ranger Stamp:  Kaisercraft Adhesive:  American Crafts (tape runner), Imaginisce (foam tape) 

Tina says: Pinspiration Fridays are one of my favorite monthly segments here on the MME blog!  I love seeing the amazing inspiration from all of our cyber space friends and I love the challenge of using one of the MME pins as inspiration for a new project.

Today, I was inspired by this awesome altered clipboard wall decor by Virginia Fynes.All I have to say is...WOW!  These are incredible.  I love seeing normal, everyday objects altered into works of art and Virginia knocked this one out of the park.

For my project, I choose to use Virginia's concept of an altered clipboard, but grunge it up a bit.

(Note:  Before I started my project, I removed the clip from the clipboard, so it would be easier to adhere the paper and embellishments to the board.  You can re-attach the clip to the board with 'pins', but mine is purely for decoration, so I just glued mine back on. )

I started with Find Your Wings and Fly, Up & Away, Always paper and adhered it to the clipboard with Matte Medium.  Once it was dry, I began 'grunging up' the board with ink, paint, stamps, and stencils.I layered the 'grunge' around the board and added layered stickers and chipboard embellishments for more fun!  I also stamped several balloons on patterned paper and adhered them to the clipboard with foam squares. 

I am really pleased with how the altered clipboard turned out and it was such a fun, happy project! 

Thank you Virginia for providing your amazing Pinspiration!  Next time you are looking for an inexpensive project, find a common household item and alter it!

Pinspiration Friday!

 

TGIF!

It's time for another edition of Pinspiration Friday!

Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Danni and Jana are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

 

Inspiration Piece:Laura Craigie

 

Danni's version:

Supplies: Find Your Wings and Fly-Up and Away:Scrapbooking Kit, Decorative brads, Enamel Dots, Stamps and Layered Stickers;Misc: machine stitching, Bazzill cardstock 

Danni says:  When perusing the board this month, I came to this incredible card by Laura Craigie.  I absolutely love her card with it's strips of patterned papers, enamel dots and amazing stitching.  I was inspired to create a card with strips, fun stitching and of course enamel dots.

Isn't it beautiful, soft and "sweet"?  I just love how the stitching adds so much to her card.I wanted to use her creative stitching to enhance elements in the new Find Your Wings and Fly Up and Away line.  I love how soft and beautiful this line is.

I wanted to keep the three button element as an embellie and thought the decorative brads would look beautiful layered here.  I also chose to stitch the "tickets" on the paper to add softness to the paper as Laura had done in her card.  Laura created a beautiful sentiment on her card using word stickers, in a beautiful font, and I considered creating a similar one, but this layered sticker in the line is one of my favorites and I had to use it.  She also added a stamped floral image and to keep with the stamping on my card added the "top priority" stamp from this line also.

 

Inspiration Piece: Jodi Wilton

 Jana's version:

Supplies:  Find Your Wings & Fly-Up and Away: Rainbow Harlequin Paper, 6 x 6 Paper Pad, 12 x 12 Sticker Accessories, 12 x 12 Chipboard Accessories, Layered Stickers, Decorative Brads, Decorative Tape, Enamel Dots; Find Your Wings and Fly- Up and Away:Look Paper;Boy Crazy:Stamps;Misc:Cardstock (kraft, black), Black distress ink, Black stamping ink, Acrylic Block, Black journaling pen, Toothpicks, Paper piercer, Scissors, Trimmer, Adhesive, Foam Squares

 Jana says:

I love Pinspiration Fridays! It's so much fun to look through the inspiration on the My Mind's Eye Inspiring Pages and Cards Board (and find a new style to "try on" for a day. This month I chose this amazing page by Jodi Wilton.

I loved the way Jodi placed her photos and elements inside squares and then highlighted the main photo with the dovetailed strips of paper. I also love that this is a design that I could replicate using a 6 x 6 paper pad. Here is my take on Jodi's layout using the Find Your Wings and Fly "Up and Away" collection..

 

I love clustering pennants together lately and added a few to the top of the page here:

 

I followed Jodi's lead  and embellished the squares on my page in a similar fashion. I love all the different levels these little bits add.

 

On the bottom of the page I layered two paper strips together along with a label handcut from one of the 6 x 6 papers.

 

 

Pinspiration Friday

Happy Friday! We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday! Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Danni and Tamara arejoining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative weekend!

 

Inspiration Piece: Valerie O'Neall 

Danni's version:

 Supplies:Kate&Co-Cambridge Court:Doubles patterned paper, chipboard embellishments, decorative brads, enamel dots;Misc:Tim Holtz ink blender tool, Papertrey Ink Fresh Snow and Spring Moss ink and Stamper's Select cardstock, machine stitching

Danni says: I chose this absolutely beautiful canvas from Valerie O'Neall because I loved the scattering of embellishments.

On my card, I created my background block of paper using my Tim Holtz ink blender, white cardstock and Papertrey Inks.  I started with PTI Spring Moss and blended it over a block of PTI Stamper's Select cardstock.  After blending the Spring Moss ink, I lightly blended some Fresh Snow ink over the top  and then blended a light coat of Spring Moss. 

The gorgeous embellishments from the Kate & Co. Cambridge Court line make creating the scatter of embellies easy and fun.  I absolutely love the chipboard embellies in this line, especially this polaroid frame, I love to stitch the frame and then layer it. The colors in this line are so feminine, beautiful and happy!

Inspiration Piece: Michelle Unruh

Tamara's version:

Supplies: Decorative Tape Sets: Grey, Navy, Red, Black, and Yellow; Kate and Co.-Cambridge Court:Stripes patterned paper; Find Your Wings and Fly: "Up and Away": black enamel dots, "Happy" sticker, Collectable - Remarkable: label stickers, Lush: red chipboard letters; Misc: White and black cardstock, red thread, black ink and pen.

Tamara says:I was so inspired by this beautiful washi tape birthday card by Michelle Unruh. I really liked her mix of patterns and how she placed the decorative tapes at an angle.

For my layout, I wanted the decorative tapes to be the main focus and to create the "patterned paper" for my layout.  I pulled the colors from the photos and used 3 different patterns of the 5 colors: black, blue, grey, red, and yellow.  I placed the decorative tapes in a chevron pattern - it echoes the interlocking lego bricks in the photos. 

Tip:  Place the decorative tapes on a white piece of paper, overlapping the ends.Trim the excess with an Exacto knife and wrap the ends around to the back.

I LOVE the variety of tape colors and patterns that MME has created in their decorative tape sets.  They coordinate with virtually every page! 

I rounded the corners of the yellow paper - as Michelle rounded two corners of her card.  I used a strip of navy blue chevron tape along the bottom of the page and provide a place to "anchor" the chipboard title.

Pinspiration Friday

We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday!

Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Danni ,Tina and  Tonya are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

 

Inspiration Piece:Melissa Priest

Tonya's version:

Supplies: Boy Crazy- Word Play paper, Geared Up paper, Seeing Stars paper, Tags paper, Felt Stickers, Decorative Buttons, Decorative Tape, Decorative Brads, Sticker Accessory Sheet

 

Tonya says:I was really drawn to the clean and simple design of Melissa's layout. I simply decided to use her layout as a sketch and then added a few little extra details. As you can see I kept her grid of four squares. Loved the way that she had the photo just a touch bigger than the other three squares, I just placed my photo at a bit of a slant so that it coordinated with the strips at the bottom that I also placed at a bit of a slant. 

Instead of the little banner piece that she placed in the upper left hand corner I used the felt rocket. For the vapor trail on the rocket I simply stitched it with my sewing machine and then embellished it with little tiny die cut stars. Just as Melissa did I cut my title out of one of the squares, I then backed my letters with glitter to make them stand out against the busy zigzag paper.

Inspiration Piece: Danielle Higginbottom-Brown

 

Danni's Interpretation and Thoughts:The design of this layout is so eye-catching and fun and I was instantly inspired.  She is incredibly talented and there are so many details on this page while still looking very clean and beautiful.I was inspired by Danielle's design on her layout.  From the circle elements, to the separating of the top and bottom panels, to the positioning of the title,  it is just a fantastic design for layouts and cards alike. 

I decided to interpret her layout design into a card sketch in Photoshop and love the results. This will be a go-to sketch for me in future designs, I just love the many possibilities.

I could not stop at one card with this fun design and know that you, too, will be inspired to pull out your supplies and create.

Find Your Wings & Fly: Up & Away :Paper Kit Strip (top), Big Top and Smile patterned papers, decorative brads, layered stickers, enamel dots, Alpha & Word stickers;MISC: Papertrey Ink Scallop die, Bazzill cardstock, hand stitching

On my first card, Fabulous, I chose to cut the Find Your Wings-Up and Away Paper Kit Strip to create the little quilt swatches.  I love that there are strips of the patterned papers in the kit altogether right on the front panel, swoon!

After cutting the quilt swatches I layered  them with enamel dots, stitches, brads, and layered stickers.  The new Alpha and Word stickers in this line are so fun and I loved the fabulous sticker for the sentiment on this card.
  Find Your Wings & Fly: Up & Away patterned papers: Krafty Floral, Smile, Carousel, Admit One, layered stickers, enamel dots;MISC: Papertrey Ink scallop die, Martha Stewart butterfly Punch, Bazzill cardstock

On my second card, Ticket No. 3, I chose to interpret the circle elements as butterflies.  I tried to stay true to the design using an upper and lower block of patterned paper separated with scallop trim.  I chose to use the beautiful enamel dots in this line as well as hand-stitches to embellish the butterflies.
Find Your Wings & Fly: Up & Away patterned papers: Carousel, Be Awesome, Smile, Admit One and Krafty Floral, decorative brads, enamel dots, Alpha & Word stickers;MISC: Papertrey Ink scallop die, Bazzill cardstock, hand-stitching

On my last card, I chose to be a little more liberal with my interpretation, only creating 3 circle elements in a row.  I wanted to create a card to layer the cute Admit One ticket paper in this line.  The flowers were cut with my Cameo and then I layered them on tickets.  I layered the tickets with scallops, leaves, and enamel dots. 

All three of these cards were completely inspired by an incredibly designed layout.  The next time you like the design of a layout, try sketching out the elements that inspire you and use them to design a card or two after your layout.

Thank you so much Danielle for the amazing inspiration!

 

Inspiration Piece: Missy Whidden

 

Tina's version:

Supplies:Boy Crazy:Mechanical paper, Geared Up paper,Diamonds paper,Point the Way paper, 6x6 Paper Pads,Decorative Tape,Felt Stickers,Sticker Accessory Sheet,Chipboard Elements,Decorative Buttons;Misc:Paperclip:  Office Max,Die Cut Machine:  Silhouette Cameo,Adhesive:  Tombow (tape runner), Scrapbook Adhesives (foam tape)

I loved this layout by Missy Whidden. I loved the fun colors, the great photo, and especially the Sunburst design element.

I really wanted to take the sunburst design element and expand on the idea for my layout.  I started by cutting a large Sunburst shape with my Cameo and adhering it to my background.  Next, using a diagonal design 6x6 paper sheet, I placed the paper with the diagonals going in the same direction as the Sunburst shape. Lastly, I digitally cut a smaller Sunburst shape and placed it on top of the diagonal paper.  With these 3 elements, I created movement on the page to create an overall Sunburst design.

Thank you Missy for your fabulous inspiration!  We look forward to seeing you in the MME Inspiring Pages and Cards board again!

Pinspiration Friday

Happy Friday! We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday! Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Jana and Tamara are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative weekend!

 

 

Inspiration Piece: Brook Stewart

 

 

Jana's version:

 

Supplies:Collectable-Notable :Cute Petite paper, Silly Jolly paper, Memo Reminder paper, Memo Layered Stickers, Love This Journal Card, Wonder Decorative Brads, Wonder Decorative Buttons, Cute Decorative Stickers, Cute Enamel Dots, Notable Decorative Tape;Lost & Found 3- Oliver:Yellow Honey paper;Kraft FunDay-Happy Days: Twine

 

Jana says:I fell in love with Brook's style the minute I saw this page. I love the placement of everything and how she chose colors that complimented the softness of her photos. I followed Brook's lead when selecting patterns for my page, but chose to go with a brighter color palette to coordinate with the colors of the butterfly's wings in my photos.

 

Like Brook, I used a tone-on-tone floral for the page base and I chose a neutral graphic paper for the background of the design. I really liked how Brook used a 6 x 6 sheet of paper to anchor her photos. The bright pattern peeking out from the left and right sides of the photos was the perfect splash of fun. Instead of graphic chevrons, I chose to go with flowers to stay with the "nature" theme of my page topic.

 

I love the way Brook sprinkled wood hearts and enamel dots around her page. I created my own version with stickers, layered stickers, chipboard and enamel dots.

 

I added a journal block to the right side of my page design like Brook did. However, my journal block is vertical instead of horizontal, so I decided to add a bit more embellishing around my journal block. I used the Collectable Notable Decorative Brads and Buttons along with more enamel dots. FUN!

 

Thanks for inspiring me, Brook! I had so much fun!

 

 

Inspiration Piece: Katarina Damm-Blomberg

Tamara's Version:

 

Supplies: Find Your Wings and Fly -"Up and Away": Krafty Floral patterned paper, Admit One patterned paper (blue tickets), 6x6 pad (pink and cream papers), layered stickers, chipboard, stickers, enamel dots, brads, decorative, tape, black, green and blue letter stickers: Misc: White cardstock, black thread, ink, and pen.

 

Tamara says:

I was inspired by Katarina's fabulous layout pinned on the MME Pinterest board.  I really liked the collage of elements and papers layered with her photos.  The title and the little cluster along the right side drew your eye across the page.  She was generous to grant me permission to use her fabulous page as inspiration.

I am in LOVE with Rhonna Farrer's new "Find Your Wings and Fly collections.  The colors and spirit of her "Up and Away" line worked perfectly with these photos of my daughter.I snapped these before school five years ago after I styled her hair with an idea she found online.  My, how she has changed - she is 16 now and no longer asks me to do her hair (unless it is for Prom). 

I placed chipboard and layered stickers along the left side of my page.  I cut the blue ticket labels out of paper.

The "Bloom Where You Are Planted" scalloped layered sticker was the perfect title (since she was standing in front of our flower beds) and anchored my page. The spray of enamel dots add whimsy and movement.

For my second journaling spot, I used an array of the wonderful new letter and word stickers - there are 6 sheets of yummy colors in the set! As a finishing touch I layered decorative tapes, the "Smile" brad, and green enamel dots along the right side of my layout.

Thank you so much for the inspiration, Katarina!

Pinspiration Friday

Happy Friday ! We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration day !

Every single day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Tina and Danni are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative weekend!

 

Inspiration Piece: Katharina Frei

Tina's version:

Supplies: Collectable- all decorative tapes,'Today' and 'Beautiful' stamp sets, 'Today' pins, "Firsts' enamel dots,'Note' layered stickers, 'Im With' Gathering patterned paper; Misc: cardstock,ink, adhesives, Lily Bee and Simple Stories alphabet stickers.

Tina says:Hi!  I love Pinspiration Fridays.  There is so much talent and creativity in the scrapbooking world, and Pinterest is such a wonderful repository of inspiration. I am uber excited to be using this project by the amazing Katharina Frei.  I LOVE the cover of this little notebook.  I love the strips of washi tape, with stamping and line work. 

I used the washi strips as a jumping off point for my layout and created my own background for my page.  I used decorative tape from several MME collections, but they all coordinate perfectly.


I added several stamped images, some of the SUPER DUPER AWESOME enamel dots, my title and the layout was done. And it was done really quickly, especially for me.

I would like to thank Katharina for sharing her creativity and inspiration!  Be sure and check out the MME board 'Inspiring Pages and Cards'.  You WILL be inspired!

Inspiration Piece: Lisa Wilkinson

Danni's versions and comments:This card was designed by Lisa Wilkinson and is amazing in so many ways.  I love, love all the details in this card from the arrows, to the vellum pocket, to the sequins, to the fun stitching. I love how she bounced the arrow patterns off the blue background patterned paper, drawing attention to the pattern "behind" the vellum pocket. 

I love how she used the sentiment "a happy little hi", my first card is completely inspired by the sentiment and "being happy".  I love how she cut arrows from the patterned paper and then stitched them, and YES left little strings because that adds so much character to her stitching.   I could create so many, many cards from this one card and it's been on my "to-do" list and I was happy when I was able to share it with all of you.

I created three cards to share with you today, and can't wait to create several "Easter" cards later in the month using some ideas derived from this card, hope you'll check out that post also!

Supplies:My Girl: Bouquet (A & B sides) patterned paper, decorative brads, chipboard, layered sticker sentiment;Misc: sequins, vellum, machine stitching, Bazzill card stock

My "Hello" card was completely inspired by the sentiment on her card, as I shared with you.  The sentiment, "a happy little hi" made me just that, "happy", so I wanted a card that elicited those feelings.  I chose to use the new My Girl line because it makes me happy. 

I love all the playful patterns and colors in this line.  With all the fun embellishments in this line, it was easy to stick to the "fun" theme and use chipboard, layered brads and layered stickers, to create a "hello" card that would make you happy to open.

I decided to stick with the vellum+ patterned paper pockets against the blue background, as she did in her card, because it's such a fun contrast and makes the pockets "pop".  I stitched the sides and bottom and then filled them with fun sequins, leaving them to move around the card. 


 

Supplies:My Girl: Rainbow, Flutterby patterned paper, chipboard, layered stickers;Misc:sequins, vellum, machine stitching, Bazzill card stock

On my "Smile" card, I chose to allow the "arrows" to be the focal for my inspiration.  I stuck with the patterned paper against the blue background (there are so many, many fun ones in this line) and created my vellum pocket with the arrow patterned paper, stitching a "zig zag" along the arrows for fun. 

The little "twist" in this card is that I filled the bottom with sequins and then stitched the middle of the vellum and filled the top with sequins before stitching the pocket closed and adding my chipboard ice cream cone.  I wanted some of the sequins to stay up top so as not to slide behind the heavier chipboard piece.  I loved the arrows on the "front" of Lisa's card also, so I cut the "smile" arrows from my layered stickers and used them on my card.  I left some fun loose stitching behind the ice cream cone as she did with her arrows and adhered a layered flower sticker to the front.


 

Supplies:My Girl: Flutterby patterned paper, chipboard, decorative brads, enamel dots Collectable: Note Record patterned paper;Misc:sequins, clear envelope, machine stitching, spray adhesive, Bazzill card stock

Lastly, on my Girl Wonder card, I decided to allow the circle elements in Lisa's card to be my focal.  In order to do that, I decided to spray my patterned paper with adhesive, adhere my sequin circles onto the patterned paper and allow to dry. 

 

I then stitched a clear envelope over the top, adhered my fun "superhero" sentiment and a couple of brads and enamel dots to finish the "circle" theme.  I love that the sequins look like a spray of confetti, it feels like a party, which makes me "happy" and that's what Lisa's card makes me feel.

 

 

Pinspiration Thursday

We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Thursday!

Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Suzanne and  Stephanie are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

 

Inspiration Piece: Tamara Tripodi

 

Stephanie's version:

Supplies:My Girl: Flutterby patterned paper,Fancy Free patterned paper,Genuine patterned paper,Playful patterned paper,designer tape,felt stickers, layered stickers,enamel dots,decorative buttons,chipboard accents;Collectable-Unforgettable:'You Are' tiny word stickers,'First' decorative stickers;Collectable-Memorable:enamel dots;Collectable-Notable:'Love This' tiny word stickers;Misc:doilies,Simple Stories letter stickers,Dear Lizzy Thickers,American Crafts precision pen,adhesives

 

Stephanie says: Tamara's page made me so HAPPY the moment I saw it. I just knew immediately that her's  was the page I wanted to lift.

The first way I lifted Tamara's page was to use My Girl, since she used all Boy Crazy for her page. I would have used Boy Crazy, too...but with four little girls in this house that just ain't happening. :)

I lifted the overall design- photo placement, paper layering placement, embellishment clusters,etc. The title is in generally the same place.

The biggest design element I lifted from Tamara is the sweet scattering of embellishments all over her darling page.

She used brads, enamel dots,stickers, and chipboard...I used layered stickers, enamel dots, tiny word stickers, and felt accents.

Thank you SO much for the inspiration, Tamara...you've help me create a page I love!

 

Inspiration Piece: Marlene Gomez

 

Suzanne's version:

Supplies:Lost & Found 3-Ruby:Doily patterned pape,Medallion patterned paper,Stripes patterned paper,Floral patterned paper,decorative brads,enamel dots,layered stickers,sticker accessory sheet;Misc:letter stickers, adhesive,doilies,sewing machine and thread,embossing folder

 

Suzanne says:I was really drawn to this altered set by Marlene Gomez. I loved the combination of pinks and browns. The softness of her layout and all the pretty details inspired me to create a layout of my two favorite girls!

I used a large banner on the left hand side of my page, and used doilies to replicate her white diecut scrolls.

I used hearts and vellum flowers as the tiny details to my page. I also added stitching on my page. I also love the enamel dots, as they are a quick way to add interest to letters, and images found on the patterned papers.

Pinspiration Wednesday

We are so glad you stopped by today, it's Pinspiration Friday! Every day, we scour the Internet for inspiring MME projects. We find your work on your blogs, through our FB page,and in online galleries. We pin the ones that inspire us most!

Then once a month we challenge our designers to use one of your creations as inspiration for a layout or card.

This month Suzanne and Ronda are joining us. Here's what they came up with. Enjoy and have a lovely, creative day!

Inspiration Piece: Juliana Michaels

Suzanne's version:

Supplies: Lost and Found 3-Ruby: Floral Glitter patterned paper, Pink Lace patterned paper,Collage Stripe patterned paper,Glitter Stripe patterned paper,Ruby Medallion patterned paper,decorative brads,decorative buttons,chipboard accents,sticker sheet;Misc:adhesive,sewing machine and thread,doily,die cut machine

Suzanne says:I loved the following scrapbook page from Juliana. One thing that drew me to the page was her design using many different patterns of paper. I loved her creative use of the papers, and the many layers she created within the page.

I am normally a one picture type of gal, so this was another element that drew me to her page.

I tried to mimic her use of the various papers to showcase my little girl.

The different layers added a soft element to my page, which complimented my sweet photo.I also added a doily to my page. A perfect detail on a girl page.

I also was inspired by the cluster of buttons & brads, and used buttons from the lost & found 3 Ruby collection on the right side of the page. 

Inspiration Piece: Mary Ann Jenkins

Ronda's version:

Supplies:Lost and Found 3-Oliver:Garden Gate patterned paper,Bingo Glittered patterned paper,Blue Quatrefoil embossed paper,Lace Fan patterned paper,Blue Lace patterned paper,decorative brads,decorative tape   ;Lost and Found 3-Ruby:Medallion patterned paper,Honeycomb embossed patterned paper,Collage Stripe patterned paper,Grey Quatrefoil paper,decorative tape,enamel dots,stickers   ;The Sweetest Thing-Tangerine:'Together' Chevron patterned paper,buttons;Misc:American Crafts thickers,adhesive,ink 

 

Ronda says:When strolling through My Mind’s Eye Inspiring Cards & Layouts, Mary Ann’s layout jumped out at me.

I usually condensed in my designs using a lot of white space around the page.

Mary Ann’s page is both beautiful & frightening to me.  I absolutely adore the design but it is out of my scrapbooking safety zone.  That’s the beauty of finding inspiration and challenging yourself, so I stepped outside by comfort level and started creating.

I was drawn to her used of patterned papers in all the polaroids found on the Follow your Heart Be Happy Adorable paper. I decided to use the Sweetest Thing Together Chevron Paper and layer some of the frames from a second sheet to add some dimension. 

Like Mary Ann I chose to use mostly black & white photos, with one exception which became my focal point. 

I love how she used embellishments outside the frames a knew I had to incorporate those elements and add in my own little splatters of ink.

My title is a nod to her use of numbers and really finished off my page.  I love this page and am very happy I pushed myself.  Thanks Mary Ann for such an inspiring page.