Taking the Plunge: Project Life

Hi everyone, it is the last long weekend of summer....I can't believe it, time flies. Lucky for me the weather around here has been the nicest it has been all summer. So, I have decided to start Project Life. I have found I do not scrapbook my memories because I would rather be making cards, 3D items, altered items etc. However, I want to record my life and have found that this would be the perfect way. I can spend as much time or as little time, but still get things recorded. I am going to start on Monday because it is my Birthday week. I am going to do my binders in years old....this year will be my 37th year...next September will be my 38th etc. I am only going to print my pics once a month because I don't drive and don't live close to a photo place. This way I only have to pick them up once a month. This means I will start posting my layouts the first week of October...I will be a month behind.  I picked up supplies at Michaels yesterday because they were 40% off and then I had a bonus coupon for another 15% off. I love a good deal, I would have picked up one core kit at the regular price anyways so it was nice to get two for the price of one. Here is what I got:

If you are interested in Project Life visit www.beckyhiggins.com. I think that this is my answer and like that my layouts will be more like a personal journal with pics. Happy Crafting and ENJOY your long weekend!!!

Neon, Twine Oh My!!!

Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the last week of August. Time flies!!!! I made this set of cards in the Spring and have just gotten along to posting them. I used neon cardstock, twine, buttons and washi tape. This was actually the first project I used washi tape on. Kind of an experiment that turned out well and quite cute. I also embossed the envelopes to make them a little more interesting than just a white envelope. I usually box my cards but decided on a belly band instead for this set. However, I probably will box them as well so they don't get wrecked. I am not a great photographer so if anyone has any advice for me please leave a comment below. Enjoy the rest of your week!!

Products Used:
(1) Cricut Expression/Gypsy
(2) Cricut Cartridges Used: Cindy Loo
(3) Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Tiny Bubbles and "Daisies" (If anyone can tell me what this folder is actually called please let me know in the comments below).
(4) All paper is from Recollections.
(5) Washi tape is from Recollections.
(6) Twine is from Recollections.
(7) Buttons are from the dollar store.
(8) Adhesives Used: Scrappin Gear Double Sided Tape, Zig Glue Pen, Dimensionals.

Happy Crafting!!!

Back to School Altered Note Books

Hi all, hope you are enjoying your Saturday. It is beautiful here and I am looking forward to reading outside for the rest of the day!! I made these notebooks for my Niece (Pre-School) and Nephew (Grade 1) from composition books I found at Dollar Tree. I love Dollar Tree for finding alterable items. I put the erasers on using Velcro so they can actually be taken off and used. I used washi tape at the bottom to bring in some texture. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!

Products Used:
(1) Cricut Expression/Gypsy
(2) Cricut Cartridges Used: Create a Critter, Create a Critter 2 and Plantin Schoolbook.
(3) Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Tiny Bubbles.
(4) Patterned paper is from my stash and Recollections. Cardstock is from Recollections.
(5) Notebook, Erasers, Pencils, Googly Eyes and Owl Stickers are from Dollar Tree.
(6) Ribbon is from my stash.
(7) Washi tape is from Recollections.
(8) Adhesives Used: Scrappin Gear Double Sided Tape, Zig Glue Pen, Tombow, Hot glue gun and glue sticks.

Happy Crafting!!!

Text Talk: Version 2 Packaging

Hi, I pretty much packaged this set the same way as the other. However, I ran out of patterned paper so had to use a smaller scrap piece. I actually liked how this bag turned out better than the other one. I hope you enjoyed both sets of cards. See you back here soon with a new back to school project!!!

Products Used:
(1) White canvas bags came from Michaels
(2) Recollections Paper
(3) Buttons and Smiley Brads are from the Dollar Store
(4) Offray Ribbon
(5) Adhesives Used: Hot glue gun and glue, Scrappin Gear Double Sided Tape and Tombow

Happy Crafting!!!

Text Talk: Version 2

Hi everyone, thank you for coming back to see version two of this card set. I hope you all enjoy them. Come back tomorrow to see how I packaged this set.

Products Used:
(1) Cricut Expression/Gypsy
(2) Cricut Cartridges Used: Smiley Cards and Wild Card
(3) Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Used: Seeing Spots and Spots and Dots
(4) All paper is from Recollections
(5) Offray Ribbon
(6) White bags are from Michaels
(7) Smiley face brads are from the Dollar Store
(8) Sakura white gel pen
(9) Recollections Twine
(10) Imaginisce hot crystals
(11) Adhesives Used: Scrappin Gear Double Sided Tape, Zig Glue Pen and hot glue and gun

I am not sure what set I like more...I like the vibrant colors in the red set but also like the stars and dots in the purple set. Which set do you like more?

Happy Crafting!!!

Text Talk: Version 1 Packaging

Hi all, This is how I packaged everything up for my Text Talk card set. I really like the brads...they make me smile. This would make a really great gift. Come back tomorrow for version 2 of this set.

Products Used:
(1) White canvas bags came from Michaels
(2) Recollections Paper
(3) Buttons and Smiley Brads are from the Dollar Store
(4) Offray Ribbon
(5) Adhesives Used: Hot glue gun and glue, Scrappin Gear Double Sided Tape and Tombow

Happy Crafting!!!