You Pretty Much RULE!

 Good morning!!

Well it's the 15th and you know what that means....

Avocado Arts time! WOOT WOOT! This new stamp set

"You RULE" is a super fun time- I mean seriously...love it. 

I always feel extra excited about my Avocado Arts posts because

they are such an amazing company with the BEST most KIND people

working there and designing. Honestly just the best.

Here is my first card- I made it for my gf who is moving away. 

She thinks she is being replaced but no one can replace your friends.

I sprtized the card with Smooch Spritz and used some Clearsnap glitter

on the tips and flags. You  might not be able to tell but I also punched

holes in the stamped paper for a more realistic look. 

This is the entire stamp set- isn't it the best?! I love it!

Avocado Arts does rule.

I have more projects coming up- so check back tomorrow!

Have a wonderfully creative day~

School Photos And Beach Memory Project~

Good morning it's definitely HUMP DAY! haha

I am writing light this week because Monday the kids started school full time

(pictures below) and today we go back into the testing center to 

find out where my youngest son Gage lies on the Autism Spectrum scale. 

We have been struggling with this for quite some time now and finally

the answers are coming but it takes alot of my time. 

Anyways I did want to share this project I created over on the

Connie Crystal blog- http://sparklebycc.com/beach-memory-project/

 There is a step by step tutorial and the final project photos!

Please check it out. :) 

http://sparklebycc.com/beach-memory-project/

And here are my boys started their SENIOR year, 6th grade year and 4th grade-

3 schools!! 3 beautiful young men. :) 1 proud momma! 

Have a great day everyone. 

~Busy Sewing With Ribbon!~

Good morning friends,

Oh it is MONDAY and the grand Monday of all for us- 

it's the first FULL day of school today. 

I am heartbroken and relieved all in the same breath. 

I have a senior in high school, a 6th grade middle schooler and

a 4th grade elementary school child. I can't believe how fast time flies. 

Seems like last week I was mopping up popsicle juice from my 

nekkid boys in the backyard in Oregon. 

Now one is working and one is crazy smart in 6th and one is

battling the system with Autism. I am so very blessed. 

Anyways I wanted to share this dress I created using

Samantha Walker designer fabrics and Ribbons Unlimited ribbons. 

I know it's early for fall but fall is coming!

Just a couple weeks of mommy pool time and lunches before

the weather starts to turn. 

I love the pop the ruffled ribbon adds from Ribbons Unlimited and

I love the color scheme from the Walker Fabrics. 

Fall and candy corn here we come!

So....ribbon for dresses- what else will I use it for? Any suggestions?

Crafting Friends~

 Good morning and happy Friday!

Real quick post today about the joys I have through crafting. 

I have some wonderful friends who are great support systems and one

of them is raising 3 amazing daughters who all craft.

One week I will make a project and take it to them-

the next week I get a handmade crocheted cactus! 

I mean seriously can it get any better than this??

The answer is NO! Is this not the most precious cactus you have

ever seen?! I love it. 

And once again and I have said for 6 years now...it's ALL about

LOVE- LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

Doesn't this post make you smile?? :) 

Linnie Canvas And Smooch Spritz!

Good morning my friends, 

Happy Friday- Happy WEEKEND! It's finally here and I 

have a little tutorial to share with you using Linnie Blooms Canvas

pieces and the ever popular Smooch Spritz in Cherry Ice & Gold Glow. 

I started with this mini kraft notebook I got from Michaels

a while ago- it was all of .50 I am sure. 

Paint it with just reg, spray paint. 

 Use Bo Bunny scraps to cover the back and front. 

 Then take one Linnie Bloom Canvas Sunflowers-

Fold one and stitch the middle with your sewing machine. 

 Spritz both flowers using Smooch Spritz in Cherry Ice & Gold Glow.

Using hot glue- adhere crinkled sewn flower into flat flower. 

 Adhere layered flowers to front of book. 

Using prima paper flower- spritz with Smooch Spritz in Cherry Ice & Gold Glow.

Adhere to top of layered flowers- add brass button. 

 Using book binding ribbon spritz with Gold Glow- tie into bow and

adhere below flower. 

Stamp PRECIOUS & THOUGHTS sentiment onto paper from first steps. 

Pinky By Design Stamps-

 Adhere in layers of flowers. 

 That's it- a sweet handmade notebook- perfect as a gift- or toss it in your purse!

That's it for me this Friday- time to go get busy with these boys of mine!

I love the canvas fun-

Now you can find my project on the LB blog and on their websites here

Linnie Blooms - by Linda Barutha

Shop:  http://linda-barutha.squarespace.com/shop/

Blog:  http://lindabarutha.com/lindabaruthadesigns

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LinnieBlooms

Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/lllcreate

Twitter:  LLLCreate

Direct link to the online shop:  http://linda-barutha.squarespace.com/shop/

Have a beautiful day my friends.

Fun In The Sun- Sounds About Right!

Tired of my layouts yet??

Ok ok neither am I- :) 

I had such fun creating with this August 2013 kit-

This page I created I really wanted to highlight the Clear Scraps acrylic title

So I spray painted the back then alcohol ink'd the front. 

I actually love the seaweed look it has. 

I kind of wished I had alcohol ink'd the starfish too. I might

go back and do that actually. 

They are just fun photos and the Bo Bunny was a fun line to work with too!

 That's it for me today short and sweet- I have this last week

before the kids head back to school- gotta get stuff done! :) 

Happy Hump Day!

Oh Mini- How I Love A MINI MINI

Good morning, Happy Tuesday friends.

Now how much fun is a MINI mini album? I mean Keychain sized album?

Umm the answer is THE BEST THING EVER! 

I just love that the Creating Made Easy August 2013 kit included

this adorable MINI mini keychain album- it is PRECIOUS!

 Perfect as a gift for my girlfriend who is moving away. 

 I literally just trimmed and cropped photos to focus on the main subject.

 It was a fun project to make. 

 EVERYTHING in this kit was crazy balls fun. 

 How will you create with your kit?

That's it for me today- I am off to create some more!

Have a beautiful day my friends. 

~More Fun With Sand On Layouts!~

Good morning, Happy Monday!

It's the very last week with the kids home before school starts

and I don't know if I am sad or ECSTATIC! LOL 

Anyways I had enough leftover Mudd Puddles Malibu Sand

from the Creating Made Easy August 2013 kit I was able to create this

layout using their EXCLUSIVE Clear Scraps Shovel & Pail

pieces that were created just for this kit! :) 

 I love it because it has that real plastic shovel and pail feel

because the acrylic is on the front and the paper is on the back. 

 I added the fun Muddle Puddles Sand to created the beach feel. 

 Not gonna lie- I love how it turned out! :) 

 This was a fun layout to create for sure. 

I might have to use Mudd Puddles more often!

 Ok until tomorrow peeps- that's all for me. 

It's a busy week ahead. MUAH!

My First Linnie Blooms Canvas Project!

Good morning, 

I am so excited to share my very first Linnie Blooms projects

with you all today. This layout using the fun canvas pieces. 

I thought I would share how I created this layout. 

First I took the canvas pieces from Linnie Blooms and spritz them 

with Smooch Spritz.

 Then I trimmed out 8.5X11 and 8X10.5 pieces of patterned paper.

(Bo Bunny). 

 I layered them and ran them through my sewing machine- stitching

the banner on and stitching on the layout itself. 

From straight to zig zag stitches. 

I stitched this sticker onto the spritzed pocket piece as well. 

 Then I matted the photo and layered my paper pieces onto the layout. 

 I added a few of the coordinating stickers and popped up 

a few handcut paper pieces. Then I added some yellow Liquid Pearls.

I think the Linnie Blooms canvas pieces add the perfect beachy feel. 

Now you can find my project on the LB blog and on their websites here

Linnie Blooms - by Linda Barutha

Shop:  http://linda-barutha.squarespace.com/shop/

Blog:  http://lindabarutha.com/lindabaruthadesigns

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LinnieBlooms

Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/lllcreate

Twitter:  LLLCreate

Direct link to the online shop:  http://linda-barutha.squarespace.com/shop/

AND you can find a place to BUY them! :)

Beautiful fun canvas pieces, every scrapbooker needs!

I will see y'all tomorrow!

Products Used:

Linnie Blooms

Bo Bunny

Creating Made Easy August Kit

Liquid Pearls

Sewing Machine

Xyron

Zip Dry