sharing some Noel Mignon love

My project for today is a layout that I created with the Noel Mignon kit club February kit:

This kit is a mix of product from Simple Stories, Pebbles, American Crafts, Carta Bella and more. Noel does such a beautiful job of coordinating products from many companies but that go so well together to make any kind of papercrafting project. 

My page this week is based off of a February PageMaps sketch by the wonderful Becky Fleck. 

You can see more details of my page on the Noel Mignon blog today. 

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created for PageMaps U

The layout that I have to share today is one that I created for the most recent Becky Fleck PageMaps U class.

Have a wonderful day!

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PageMaps U Giveaway!

Many of you are familiar with Becky Fleck.

She is the mastermind behind PageMaps sketches for cards and layouts and she was the editor of Scrapbooking & Cards Today magazine. She has a great eye for design and a stellar reputation in the scrapbooking world.

And now for my exciting news: 

PageMaps U’s first layout class of 2015 is here! This class is loaded with 18 layouts, sketches, techniques and how-to's, full-color instructions, complete supply lists (including paper names!) and free die cutting files, all created by some of your favorite artists, including me! This four-week, self-paced, online class begins Monday, February 16th. Stop by PageMaps to see all of the sneak peeks, try out a freebie class, and then register for this one. It’s going to be so much fun!

Here are a couple of peeks at layouts that I created for this class: 

Here’s a chance for you to win a free spot into this first class of the year! Just leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite color is. That easy! I will draw a random winner on Wednesday, February 11th. Good luck!

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PageMaps U Card Class giveaway!

I am sure that many of you are aware of Becky Fleck and her sketches.

I am thrilled to be a part of Becky's upcoming PageMaps U Card Class!

Here is a little peek of  the cards that have been created for this class.

And here is even more exciting news!!

You can win a free spot in PageMaps U's card class!

Save the date -- February 1, 2014 -- to register for PageMaps U's first online card class! In this class, you will be creating 32 fresh, trend-setting cards created by some of your favourite cardmakers in the industry. Just like the PMU layout class, this one will be filled with techniques, exclusive card sketches, slide shows, cut files and so much more. I really enjoyed creating several cards for this class!

Wouldn't you love to win a free spot into the class? 

For your chance to win, post here your favourite type of card to make and send. I'll draw a random winner on January 30th. Good luck!

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Lily Bee and PageMaps

The design team at Lily Bee had the chance to work with Becky Fleck's PageMaps for June. Becky's sketches are some of my very favorites and are a great way to jumpstart creativity when scrapping. I really like them when I am stuck and can't seem to think of what I want to do on a page.

You can find Becky's PageMaps here

Here is the layout that I created with the sketch I was given:

I really liked the banner strips that went down the page. I pulled out some of my older Lily Bee stickers mixed with new chipboard pieces to make the banners. 

You can see more inspiration from the talented Lily Bee team here.

Have a great day!

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Saturday Sketches with Bella Blvd

Yes, I know that it's Sunday, not Saturday, but wanted to share this with you anyway ☺

There was a new sketch up at Bella Blvd yesterday (created by Becky Fleck):

And this is what I created: 

You can see the other designers' takes at the Bella Blvd blog.

Have a great Sunday!

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Saturday Sketches with Bella Blvd

Good morning!

Did you all survive Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping?

I am happy to report that I stayed away from the craziness and am happy that I did.

I was even sick on Thanksgiving and had to stay home while everyone else ate the traditional dinner at the inlaws' house.

Today I have a layout to share with you created based on this sketch from Becky Higgins:

I used the new "Kiss Me" collection for this along with some Bella buttons and twine from Pick Your Plum. 

Have a great day!