"J" is for Journey

Today I'm sharing my final project for this week's challenge of using
 Simple Stories: DOCUMENTED line.

It is a layout, once again, inspired by one of

Shimelle's "Starting Points".

You can check that out HERE.

I think this particular "Starting Point" layout is going to be one I turn to often.

That Shimelle is so inspiring (and entertaining)!!!

This layout works great with 6 x 6 pads. 

Everything on this layout is from the Simple Stories: DOCUMENTED line except for the

ribbon which is from The Ribbon Carousel.

Next week I will be changing it up and creating with a 

super bright, springy line.

Any guesses? 

Christmas Garland

One of the challenges at Shimelle's blog is to create a Christmas garland.

Check it out (along with her video tutorial) HERE.

There are also lots of inspiring ideas linked up at the blog.

here is my garland:

I have to tell you that I just LOVE the way the garland turned out, but not the photo.  The lighting in my living room is not the best for photography so this was the best I could do.

This garland is made with lots of my favorite things from The Kraft Outlet and the

Simple Stories: 25 Days of Christmas Kit

Don't you just love this jolly Santa sticker?

Kraft Outlet supplies:  postcard tags (these are so neat!)

Kraft tags, natural twill and tiny clothespins

Kraft Baker's Twine

other:

paper and cardstock stickers from Simple Stories: 25 Days of Christmas Kit

mini-spools: Maya Road

flowers:  Petaloo

Thanks for looking!

year.o.graphy

Have you heard of it?

Have you seen it?

It is amazing!

I've already used this Simple Stories kit to start a 2012 scrapbook.

I have divided page protectors labeled for each month.

I can add as many layouts and divided pages as I need later!

Today I'll share a few cards that I made with my leftovers...

I love the homespun, applique look to this kit.

If you are a local reader I just want to remind you

that my

Fall Open House

is Saturday, 10-2

Sunday, 12-3

at Just Plain Annie's Quilt Shop.

Simple Stories lines will be featured, along with some new Christmas lines
offered through MemoryWorks.

Thanks for visiting!