monday . . .

7.12.2010

Today is the day - it has been 6 weeks since I have seen this little one inside me & I am hoping & praying everything is okay. I think the next 2 hours before we leave for the doctor's will drag on FOREVER . . . trying to put it out of my mind but it is pretty difficult. Justin is not really helping out with distracting me since he just had oral surgery again this morning (for like the 100th time this year!!). He has such problems with his teeth - fingers crossed my children don't end up with his teeth troubles :) Guess what I did this weekend??? Scrapped!!! It was wonderful & fun & relaxing. My husband was out of town with Ryan from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening. Saturday my mom, sister, & sister-in-law came over to scrap with me & I did a little more on Sunday by myself. I only finished 2 (I am a s-l-o-w scrapper people - don't judge!!!) but I really liked both of them. Before I share though, I wanted to post the projects I did for my Jillibean Soup Guest design spot - you may have seen them HERE, but if not, I thought I'd share :)

First up - my favorite project out of all of them - the HOPE frame . . .

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I finally took the time to really play with these rolled flowers & I LOVE them - so much fun!!! Oh & the heart in the center of the button - one of their canvas flowers simply cut apart - instant hearts people - try it yourselves!!

Next up - The Secret Beach . . .

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Okay - I have definitely used this design before - I should really make a sketch from this :) I LOVE the softness of these browns & greens and the misting makes it feel so "airy" :)

Next - Sweet Summer Days . . .

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the journaling sprouts & of course the FAB corrugated cardboard letters!!

And finally - a quick card for that special someone :)

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I jut LOVE layering up all their stickers, sprouts, and tags!!!

Thanks so much Jill for such a wonderful opportunity - I LOVED guest designing for JB Soup & can't wait to see all your new products coming out at CHA!!! Already they have revealed these . . .

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and these . . .

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How ridiculously adorable - right???

Now I mentioned scrapping this weekend . . . well I just bought the mid-season release by Jillibean Soup called Summer Squash - LOVED all the bright, cheery colors!!! Here is what I came up with . . .

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A quick close-up . . .

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See that cloud??? All I did was cut one of the canvas flowers - who knew a flower could be a cloud :)

And check this tag/title work out . . .

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The flower was created just like the rolled ones in the hope frame, but I punched a scallop circle to begin with & then cut the spiral with a pair of scalloped scissors. The 2 little hearts - those FAB canvas flowers again!!!

I will post my second layout tomorrow - I finally used one of my Studio Calico kits!!! Can't wait to share :)

Thanks so much for checking in everyone - I will leave you with a new favorite song of mine - although Ingrid Michealson is always my front runner when it comes to music - I LOVE many more artists including Sara Bareilles - here is her new song - check it out!!! (Be sure to turn off my music player in the right sidebar first).


Have a fab Monday!!! ttyl - julie

14 comments:

  1. Wow! All of your projects are beautiful, but my favorite is the Hope frame. It's gorgeous! It's okay to be a slow scrapper, I'm exactly the same...takes me forever! Thanks for sharing your wonderfully creative projects!

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  2. Praying for you and your little one Julie. You probably know this already, but we've been there too. I totally empathize. And your scrap projects are beautiful as always, no need to tell you THAT! :D

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  3. Julie, your guest work for Jillibean Soup was incredible, I just had to tell you again. You come up with some really fun new ways to use the products and it's fabulous! Aren't the new journaling sprouts cute?! You should see how cute they are in person!!! Okay, all teasing aside, you will LOVE the new collections and some more sneaks will be up soon. Keep up the gorgeous work.

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  4. all gorgeous lo's, jillibean soup rocks :D

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  5. LOVED every single layout Julie, going to have to lift them all me thinks. best of luck for today, thinking of you :)

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  6. Loved the new layouts, as usual; thinking of you today and wishing you the best! You deserve it!

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  7. Good luck for today, I have followed your blog for ages here in blighty and have never commented, but I love your work. All the best, Kathryn

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  8. I just found your blog the other day on the JB BLog and love love your layouts and projects. Sending you prayers for good news today for you and your family. So glad I found this happy blog.

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  9. Oh Jules, good to hear from you!!! I am hoping and wishing all went well today!!!!!!! Please let us know!! I just love all of your projects, but then I always do. You really do make such beautiful LO's.

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  10. Julie your layouts are amazing as always! I just love how you layer up the stickers and tags and other embellies and they come out so cool! You are an inspiration not just in your crafting but also in your life. Praying for you and looking forward to hearing the good word!

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  11. It's ok, Julie. I scrap at the same pace as you, by the sounds of it. Makes me feel better to know I am not the only slow scrapper. (-: We share the same nickname too (I'm known as Jules The Bling Princess). Too funny!!! Hope all is well with bubs.

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  12. What cute stuff, LOVE those red flowers! I so want those new sprouts too! Congrats on your new little one.

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  13. I am so totally happy and excited for you Julie! Congratulations on your bundle of love! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! :)

    I have been really stressed these last two weeks with schoolwork and I decided tonight I would scrapbook. I thought to put some relaxing and chill music on, and would you guess what I *needed* to hear? Your playlist! "Everybody" is the most awesome song. Ok, the whole album is AWESOME! :)

    Thanks for all of your beautiful scrappy inspiration! :D

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  14. Julie - you rocked the Jillibean guest spot! Love all of your creations. Great work.

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