Sketch-y Friday

Hello and happy Friday!

It may not be a long weekend, but it's the weekend non the less!  I have a busy one ahead of me, how about you?  Hopefully you get some scrappy time, here is a sketch to play with...

And here is my take on it!

Thank you for allowing me to provide you with inspiration each week!  Have a great weekend!
Laura
xoxo

Creations by Eileen

Hello all!

We have a bonus reveal for you today!  Eileen (sister to owner Elaine) created several layouts and cards when we scrapped together the other week.  I harassed her for pictures as I knew you would be inspired by her creativity.

Have a look.....

Thank you for sharing Eileen, as always your work is lovely, and I always enjoy spending time with you!  And thank you to all of our blog friends for stopping by to see what we are up to!


Laura
xoxo

Technique Wednesday!

Hello all!

I have a different type of tutorial this week, well more of a tip really.  Have you ever seen a sweet image you would love to add to a card, layout of other type of project?  Well, a few months back I found ta few of these Beatrix Potter books at an antique store....

They brought back sweet memories of reading them to my big boys when they were babes.  I don't know why but I didn't keep any of them.

They have such sweet illustrations.....

When I bought the book I had anticipated cutting out the illustrations to use directly onto a project.  But, I couldn't bring myself to do this.  Then I saw this tip online and thought I'd pass it on to you.  It's the perfect solution!

Scan or photocopy your favourite storybook images, then take it one step further and print them onto textured white cardstock.  They look like original pieces of art!

Beautiful right?

And have a look at this image on a card I made for my Mom...

Just as a caution, all images in books are copyrighted.  Using them for your personal use is okay, but not for the purpose of selling your creations.

Thanks for stopping by today to learn a new tip! 
Laura
xoxo

More New Items in the Store

 Hello all!

Just wanted to let you know about two new lines that we have just added to our online store......

Introducing Baby Saurus by My Little Yellow Bicycle

 You can find all of the super fun papers and embellishments here.

Also introducing Tiny Princess by My Little Yellow Bicycle.

Which can be found here in our store.

Thanks for popping in today and stay tuned for more new scrappy goodness coming soon!
Laura
xoxo

New in Store!

Hello!

I thought I'd do a quick share of my favourite scrapbook adhesive.....

The GlueGlider Pro by Glue Arts.

It comes in many different 'strengths', I personally prefer the PermaTac.  It is really strong, I don't have to use much adhesive and I can hand my layouts up without fear that pieces will fall off. 

This is what the refills look like, and they are super easy to use.  Simply pull out the old one by placing your fingers on either side of the 'nib' (the green rolly thing!) and push in a new one!  You don't have to do any aligning at all.


a good tip is to buy at lest one refill when you make your first handle purchase (the handle comes with one insert.  Which reminds me, i should stock up now before the retreat in 2 1/2 weeks!

Thanks for coming to visit!
Laura
xoxo