The One with Color Theory by Wilna Furstenberg!

I'm excited to announce I'll be creating two layouts for the new COLOR THEORY class at Studio Calico taught by the oh so talented and inspiring Wilna Furstenberg! ABOUT COLOR THEORY: Let Wilna Furstenberg be your guide in learning how to use your Color Theory paints like a studio artist. In this class you'll explore amazing paint techniques and tricks for creating perfect color combinations...

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The One with the Ali Edwards LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE Layout

Here is my newest Ali Edwards Digital Creative Team layout! LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE by Paige Evans Description: We go on a lot of adventures - trying to take advantage of our close proximity to so many European destinations as we possibly can during our 3 or 4 years here in Germany! So when I saw the "seek adventure" title in the Ali Edwards Follow Your Heart digital brushes I...

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The One with the Elle's Studio January 2015 Layout

My first step-by-step project with Elle's Studio is up! Here is the layout in full, but be sure to visit the Elle's Studio blog for all the juicy details. LOVE by Paige Evans I used the "love" from the January Digital Cut file and cut it with my Silhouette CAMEO. Some watercoloring, hand stitching, and embellishing with the exclusive January 2015 kit items, and this layout...

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The One with the BasicGrey January Guest Designer!

I've been a fan of BasicGrey for... YEARS! I remember hoarding their collections waaaaay back in 2003. Yeah. Long time ago. Well over a decade. And they're still just as hot and awesome as ever. I was super ecstatic to do a little guest design spot for them using the beautiful J'adore line.  SWING AWAY by Paige Evans Description: I'm often inspired by quilts for my layouts because the...

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The One with Jane at 2.5

Jane is 2.5 years old today! Can I please just let the photos speak for themselves? There's a reason they call it the "terrible twos" and this girl is the definition :) She's a TWOnager! (Please also note the toys she's holding in some of the above photos: dinosaur, car, dinosaur...) But in all seriousness, she is the world's best hugger and snuggler. She could still be rocked...

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The One with Studio Calico CIRQUE Layouts!

February 2015 Studio Calico kits called CIRQUE (including the main CIRQUE kit and add ons: FLYING TRAPEZE, HIGH WIRE, RINGMASTER) are now available for subscribers at Studio Calico! It felt so good to be back for a month :) I LOVE THIS GIRL by Paige Evans DESCRIPTION: I usually start with an idea or bit of inspiration and for this layout that came from a...

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The One with Studio Calico CIRQUE Sneaks!

I've only skipped one month of contributing to the Studio Calico kits gallery, but it seemed like an eternity and I was having some SERIOUS withdrawals! Therefore I was super excited to be asked to contribute to the February 2015 CIRQUE kits. Got my fix, haha! That is until next time :) In addition to the main CIRQUE scrapbook kit there are a few add ons called FLYING...

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The One with Studio Calico Cut Files in Use #2

It is so fun and satisfying and gratifying and lots of other happy words, to see the cut files I design for Studio Calico put to use! Only the current month cut files are available for purchase, but, once in a blue moon Studio Calico will have a sale where they re-open retired cut files, so, bookmark your faves and check back or sign up to receive their emails with announcements...

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