It's that time again! The February kit is up at Studio Calico.
For some reason I always LOVE February kits. Last year it was Baker's Dozen, this year it's Candy Shoppe.
And it's oh so sweet! Okay, that was cheesy. Moving on.
I ordered all three add-ons, Studio Calico paper, and more color.
Some other things I used this month..
Martha Stewart 3 in 1 butterfly punch
American Crafts .03 Precision Pens
The reason I had to order more SC patterned paper? The fabulous collaboration with Crate Paper this month. I love the happy colors and beautiful patterns!
I tried to do a layout with the main, and one with each add-on.
sweet lucy
(8 1/2 x 11)
using the main kit, candy shoppe.
martha stewart 3 in 1 butterfly punch.
I think this one is my favorite this month. I just love the photo, love the SC/Crate floral paper and the SC/Crate exclusive stickers.
I just think these colors are so happy and pretty. I smile every time I look at this layout.
I punched some kraft butterflies and I must say, I really like the way they look layered on the kraft cardstock. They needed a little something "extra" and the rhinestones fit the bill.
a beautiful disaster
(12x12)
Made using Candy Shoppe
my minds patterned paper, label sticker, and buttons are from add-on 4, lollipop .
I took advantage of the snapfish 99 prints for 99 cents deal a while back, and ordered all of our photoshoot pictures.
You will see me scrapping with them lots from now on b/c: a. they are gorgeous b. my printer is out of ink c.my camera battery is broken.
These happy photos went perfectly with the rainbow SC/Crate paper.
Actually, all of the paper on this layout (with the exception of the red dot paper which is my minds eye) is SC exclusive.
See why I just had to buy the more sc paper add-on? :)
note: you'll want to attach these awesome thickers with some extra martha stewart glue pen (or an adhesive of your choice)before you stick them down. they are gorgous but don't stick that well.
i love thickers, but i sure do wish they had better staying power! i've taken to just automatically adding extra adhesive to them before i stick them down.
i thought the sweet little rhinestones made the perfect accent to the patterned paper.
you+me
(12x12)
made using add-on one, licorice twist
i love the vintagy, graphic vibe of this add-on. This add-on makes it super easy to make a striking layout.
you can't go wrong with black,white, and red.
real honest to goodness stamping...can you believe it?! i stamped on white cardstock using versafine ink, and then punched circles using my 1 1/2 inch circle punch.
i then layered thickers, buttons, and pieces cut from patterned paper over the punched circles.
cbh
(12x12)
made using add-on two, jawbreaker.
oh, how i love these KI memories calendar pages. sigh. i can't stop using them!!
my first cate page!!! i love her wild eyes. :)new babies always look slightly panicked.
i cut thin strips of varying lengths from patterned paper, and layered them with flowers, basic grey tabs, and a jbs die cut journaling card. simple and sweet.
he knew
(8 1/2 by 11)
using stamp and tab from jawbreaker, rhinestones from candy shoppe, alphabets, sticker, and trims from lollipop, patterned papers from pulled taffy.
Another happy page. AND MORE STAMPING??? what in the jose is going on? Something's in the air this month!
I stamped the hexagon pattern on the cardstock using JBS lemon drop ink. I really like the tone on tone look it created.
I then cut hexagons from patterned paper and layered them on the background, using pop dots to add some dimension.
Again...rhinestones embellish the patterned paper.
There's really no rhyme or reason to the background, I just had fun.
no one says no to a princess
(12x12)
made using add-on four, lollipop.
Another simple one...doesn't really need an explanation.
I think this add-on is my favorite. If I had to choose one, I would have chosen it. It's just so bright, and happy.
I LOVE these sassafras flowers. I need more, must find them somewhere.
So there you have it! As you can see, I was inspired this month. And I had so much fun creating.
Happy Friday!!
xoxo
s
Love your layouts and photos! #4 was my favorite as well...can't wait to get it!
Posted by: abby | 01/27/2011 at 11:24 PM
Love all your layouts! You make me want to go & get creative. Thanks for sharing all this gorgeousness!
Posted by: Christina Ocampo | 01/27/2011 at 11:51 PM
Love your layouts this month, Steph, especially "He Knew." You are a stamping pro!
Posted by: Meghann | 01/27/2011 at 11:54 PM
I.love.them.all!
The princess layout is just so sweet, and what darling pics. The girls are all so beautiful :)
Thanks again for the inspiration.
Posted by: Irockpaperandscissors.blogspot.com | 01/28/2011 at 12:17 AM
They are all so beautiful! The layouts and the little ones in them. I can't even tell you how impressed I am that you are finding the time to scrap like this with twin babies in the house! So so impressed. You are amazing Stephanie!
Posted by: Erin | 01/28/2011 at 01:25 AM
WOW...each of them are so unique and beautiful. LOVE them all. :-)
Posted by: Mary Darlong | 01/28/2011 at 01:34 AM
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous did I say gorgeous!!!!!!!
M xx
Posted by: Mel brewin | 01/28/2011 at 06:09 AM
All beautiful Stephanie.
I can't wait to get my kit!
Posted by: Lonely Scrapbooker | 01/28/2011 at 06:32 AM
Great layouts!! I think my fave is the one of CAte. I love the colors & the photos are super precious! Thanks for letting us peek!
BTW, do you do an album for each girl or are all of your l.o.s combined in a family album? Just curious!
Posted by: Stephanie Eaken | 01/28/2011 at 08:43 AM
I could look at your layouts ALL DAY. I love how they all have a touch of whimsy and my eyes just keep finding new little details to take in! Not to mention, your photos and subjects ;) are just beautiful! Keep rockin' it, mama! You inspire me!
Posted by: MilliD | 01/28/2011 at 09:27 AM
I heart your layouts and awesome pictures!!
thank for sharing!!
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | 01/28/2011 at 09:36 AM
You are soooooo talented! You pages make me smile!
Posted by: Pat | 01/28/2011 at 10:17 AM
Loving your work Steph (as always...!)
You can grab the Sassafras flowers just now from Stop and Scrap - think they are in the sale right now too!!
Posted by: Kirsty Riach | 01/28/2011 at 10:24 AM
You always make me think I want to get upstairs and scrap! But then I think, where the heck would I start? So I make cards instead :)
Thanks for the comment about the Thickers! I always thought it was just me - whenever I add them to a card, I feel like they are going to pop off before reaching their destination!
happy weekend to you all!
Posted by: MelissaS | 01/28/2011 at 11:12 AM
Oh Man your gonna make me go order more Paper .. MUST Fight.. Ha.. I ordered 3 of the 4 add on kits PLUS my reg. Kit yeah that box needs to sneak into my craft room but its gonna be SO WORTH it! Can't wait :)
Posted by: Ellie | 01/28/2011 at 11:23 AM
i LOVE your layouts!!! (as always:) and i love how you use your professional photos. i think that overwhelms many scrappers. You tell a story with each one, and i love that. :)
Posted by: Jenni Hufford | 01/28/2011 at 11:31 AM
LOVE your layouts as always :) I bought add-on 4, Lollipop, and some extra SC/Crate paper!! I am excited to get my goodies in the mail! Hee!! Happy Friday!!!
Posted by: Vanessa M Santamaria | 01/28/2011 at 01:45 PM
LOVE THE PAGES,
i am glad someone else noticed that the thickers never stay, i thought i was losing my mind or something, but i will have to try the martha stewart glue pen.
Posted by: brandy | 01/28/2011 at 06:14 PM
Steph, I love each and every layout! The pictures of the babies are so truly precious!
Posted by: Chris Dodaj | 01/28/2011 at 06:15 PM
I love the layouts! Love that we now get to see the whole layout! TFS!
Posted by: kim Strother | 01/28/2011 at 06:32 PM
LOVE the layouts!! WOW!! :)
Posted by: Angie F | 01/28/2011 at 06:48 PM
Love what you did with the kits... Went to go check it out at SC and they are all sold out already and it's not even February yet. Great for them, sad for me :(
Posted by: Mel Tallman | 01/28/2011 at 07:48 PM
Love them all! Esp the first one with Lucy... the "white" space with the texture of the butterflies... so simple, so beautiful. Just perfect!
Posted by: Carrielyn | 01/28/2011 at 08:35 PM
Love all your pages. You are so creative and talented.
Posted by: sherried | 01/28/2011 at 09:18 PM
These are all so beautiful -- love the "no one says no to a princess" one especially :-)
Thanks for sharing more detail about what you used to make each page. Even something simple like 'I used black ink and then punched out circles and stuck stuff on top' helps me since I love how-to lessons.
Posted by: Bree | 01/29/2011 at 08:40 AM
That first layout is my favorite!! The picture is adorable and melts my heart. Great stuff!
Posted by: Patty | 01/29/2011 at 10:58 AM
All of them are awesome. I love "he knew" and the letters ON TOP of letters. So cool.
Posted by: Gayle Wheeler | 01/30/2011 at 06:51 AM
he i knew that first layout was yours when I saw the sneak photo - I think the pink bow gave it away :)
Posted by: Lisa Dickinson | 01/31/2011 at 08:01 AM
All totally fabulous.. and so inspiring! I love your style so much, Stephanie, not to mention gazing at your adorable babies!
Posted by: SarahLP | 02/01/2011 at 08:16 AM
I love your colorful pages!!!!!
Posted by: Kim | 02/08/2011 at 04:01 PM