Living an Inspired Life: October 2022

Oct 24, 2022

Pinkfresh Studio October 2022 Washi, Stamp, Die, and Stencil Release

Hi there!

Welcome to PINKFRESH STUDIO OCTOBER 2022 WASHI, STAMP, DIE, AND STENCIL RELEASE. Today we are celebrating a new collection of beautiful products with lots of inspiration and prizes.

I love Pinkfresh Studio Washi Tapes and all its coordinating products. Each suite is filled with never ending possibilities for embellishing and creating. It was hard and easy to make the choices for this project:

I started by creating die cuts from the Chrysanthemum, Enchanting Flora, and Whimsical Blooms washi tape. It is so easy to just run the washi tape on white cardstock then use the coordinating die to have embellishments ready in seconds.

Using foam adhesive, I started layering some of the washi die cuts from these three rolls at the bottom corner of a piece of white cardstock. Think of it as a photo corner.

I filled the opposite (diagonally) corner with florals - a smaller cluster-. These two corners created the perfect spacing for my photos.

I used my trimmer to clean the edges of the paper, then backed with patterned paper from the delightful collection, and set it along the top edge of a white 12x12 cardstock.

I pulled a few of the die cuts and used them at the bottom right corner of the layout to create the title for my page. I made sure to combine the three washi designs. The title sentiment comes from the title ephemera from the Delightful collection.

I added just a few more embellishments from the Delightful collection around the page. I used a few Gold heat embossed Small Butterflies die cuts around the page. I simply added a few to each corner of the spread.

A few Essential Gems complete the page, and I love how easily the design of the CHRYSANTHEMUM Washi Tape, WHIMSICAL BLOOMS Washi Tape, and ENCHANTING FLORA Washi Tape combined -seamlessly may I add- in this spread. I cannot wait to see what you will create with all these new goodies.

TO celebrate the release, Pinkfresh Studio is hosting a generous giveaway:

* You can win the entire release in Pinkfresh Studio's blog and YouTube Channel,

* You can win one of ten $25 Gift Certificates to the Pinkfresh Studio shop.

All you need to do is comment in each of the stops. Pinkfresh Studio will be selecting the winners from the comments. You can check for a list of winners on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE on November 1st, 2022. If you are a lucky winner, you will have two weeks to claim your prize!

Good Luck Everyone!

You can find all the stops of today's blog post here:

Thanks for stopping by!

Oct 23, 2022

OUR LITTLE MONSTERS - Doodlebug Designs

We are getting closer and closer to Halloween! My littles are so excited about going trick-or-treating around their neighbourhood and all that candy!! But before we take all the photos, walk all the sidewalks, and of course eat all the candy, let's first document the memories from last year's Halloween night.

It all started with the leftover pieces from my previous project. I am not one to waste paper, and when thinking of a new design, I thought about playing with the paper, and this is the result.

It all started with the Good Spirits paper, all those little ghosts are the perfect background for the page. Then It was all about using the paper leftovers ( these are the inside of the frames from the previous layout). It just created the perfect spot for the photos.

I used Bits and Pieces to add the embellishments to the page. I wanted to bring the idea of home, and the door just worked perfectly for this, I added more elements to the side of the photos, making sure that they centered the photos.

Finally it was all about adding a title to the page. I pulled pieces from the Chit Chat package and set it under the pictures. A few more embellishments complete the page.

I love how this turned out, and better yet that I got to use all that glorious patterned paper for this spread. Be sure to check the Monster Madness collection! You are going to love it!

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SUPPLIES:

MONSTER MADNESS collection

Oct 13, 2022

HALLOWEEN FUN - Doodlebug Design

It is time to get ready for a fun night of trick-or-treating! Or in my case, a whole day full of it. Even after the kids have outgrown Halloween, our baby dog still gets to have all the fun and attention of the day. As soon, as the new Monster Madness collection arrived, I knew it would be perfect for all this spooky memories.

I wanted to take advantage of all those spooky cute monster pieces. This lead me to create a simple but fun design for the background of the page.

It all started with the Treat Yourself paper. It has all the collection colors in small polka dots. So, let's highlight some of the colors by creating moving frames. I simply cut a frame from a few of the collection papers, and attach them to the base using foam adhesive. Along the way, I slightly rotated some of them to add interest to the layered look of the background. I used the banner garland a top of the page to help me add a festive look to the page.

I backed my baby's photos with a paper from the 6x6 paper pad. Then added them to the right of the frame. I rapidly went through the Chit Chat package to pull the speech bubble and help me complete my title work.

Did I mention how cute the monster Bits and Pieces are? Well I pull a few of them and set them along the bottom of frame... Like, how cute do they looked all bundled together. After that, just a few extra sprinkles complete my page.

Just love how easily this came together, and how frightfully adorable this spread is! I cannot wait to see what you will create with the new Monster Madness collection

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SUPPLIES:

MONSTER MADNESS collection

Oct 12, 2022

Altenew October 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Hi there!

Welcome to ALTENEW OCTOBER 2022 MARVELOUS MONTHLY SERIES RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from Sande Woodson's blog. A list of all the participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Today, we are celebrating the release of this month's beautiful subscription products, and they are gorgeous.... Let me show you what I have created

The new CRAFT-A-FLOWER: EPIPHYLLUM FLOWER Layering Die Set is beautiful an easy to layer, too! I used this set to create this A2 card.

I use the CAF: EPIPHYLLUM Layering Die set to cut all my pieces from white cardstock. I colored each piece with Altenew Crisp Inks, and layered the pieces together, I set the card on top of a circle die cut, then added a sentiment from the PAINT-A-FLOWER: WATERLILLY DAHLIA Outline Stamp to complete the card.

I love the new MINI DELIGHT: WILD GERANIUMS stamp/die set! I used a few colors of Altenew Crisp Inks to create the blossoms and leave for this A2 card.

I created my card panel using the Nesting Oval Die set, then added my MINI DELIGHTS: WILD GERANIUMS to the left of the oval. The sentiment comes from the PAINT-A-FLOWER: WATERLILLY DAHLIA. A few gems complete the card.

I actually used the PAINT-A-FLOWER: WATERLILLY DAHLIA to create the embellishments for this new spread in my family's journal.

I stamped the image twice on watercolor paper ( with Obsidian ink), then detailed the image with watercolor. A fine sharp pair of scissors helped to fuss cut the images. Then it was all about setting them on the spread. This time, I am also using the new CRAFT YOUR LIFE PROJECT KIT: CASUAL BOUQUETS stamp set to add a small sentiment to the bottom of the pictures.

This month's CRAFT YOUR LIFE PROJECT KIT: CASUAL BOUQUETS is gorgeous. I am using it to create a new entry in my journal. I just love the combination of the embossed color florals on top of the black and white stamped images.

This was so easy to put together with the help of the embossing folder and layering detailed coloring stencil.

Finally, I am using the new BUILD-A-GARDEN: DEAR DAHLIAS to create this spread. This month, the BUILD- A- GARDEN DAHLIAS Add-On Die set actually creates a layered dahlia flower that matches the stamped one!

The new BAG: DEAR DAHLIAS is such a beautiful set, but the add-on die set just takes this set to extraordinary. You are going to love it!

I cannot wait to see what new monthly subscription you will use in your upcoming projects.

Of course ALTENEW is celebrating the release with a generous GIVEAWAY!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by October 18, 2022 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on October 19, 2022.

Good Luck everyone!

Now, it is time to continue to your next stop, my friend Jaycee Gaspar's blog. You can always start the hop in Altenew Card Blog. Here is the list of all the participants for your convenience

Thanks for Stopping By!

Oct 4, 2022

Altenew October 2022 Just Imagine Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

HI there!

Welcome to ALTENEW OCTOBER 2022 JUST IMAGINCE COLLECTION RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from Rosie Neustaedter's blog. A list of all the blog hop participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Today's Altenew release is large, and filled with so many beautiful and versatile products that you are going to love. I had so much fun working with these, let me show you what I have created:

The new WILD ROSE HOT FOIL PLATE is a perfect complement to the Build-A-Flower: Wild Rose. This time, I used the hot foil plate to create the flowers on watercolor paper, then detailed them with Artist Watercolor palette.

I used the new LABELS & TAGS 2 DIE SET to create the focal point of the card panel. Then added the sentiment using the CHERRY BLOSSOM BUNCH STAMP SET.

I love the new HOLIDAY GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE SET BUNDLE, together they create the perfect sentiment/title for your holiday crafting projects.

The new TESSELATION PUZZLE DIE SET is probably one of my favorites from this release. I love how it can easily transform from background to embellishment to focal point in your project. This time, I used a rainbow of cardstock to create the quilted look on the pockets and background of this spread.

I am using the new ESSENTIAL ALPHA HOT FOIL PLATE, and ESSENTIAL ALPHA DIE bundle. I kept the title simple, so that it brings all the pieces together.

For this spread, I am using then new CHERRY BLOSSOM BUNCH COMPLETE PRODUCT BUNDLE. to create the florals for the spread.

The new VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE bundle made it really easy to create the title for the spread.

This spread combines a few of the new products seamlessly. Starting with the new MAJESTIC BLOOM ADD ON STAMP and DIE BUNDLE which created the beautiful blooms for this spread.

Once again, I am using the VERSATILE SENTIMENTS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE BUNDLE to help me built the title and sentiment for the layout. I just love the hidden journal in the small tag behind the photo.

I am using the new FAIRY TALE FLOWERS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER and DETAILED STENCIL BUNDLE to create the embellishments for this spread. I love the details in the floral images.

As you can see, I made good use of the VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE BUNDLE in the spreads. And once again used them here to add my title and sentiment to the layout.

For my last spread, I am using the new GRACIOUS PEONIES COMPLETE PRODUCT BUNDLE to help me create the background and embellishments for the page.

I have already added the new VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE and DIE BUNDLE to my favourites list. This time I am mixing them with sentiments from the GRACIOUS PEONIES Stamp set.

Now it is time to start shopping, remember to take advantage of Altenew's promotions with every purchase.

In addition, Altenew is hosting a generous GIVEAWAY to celebrate this new release.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/13/2022.

Good Luck everyone!

It is time to continue to your next stop, LauraJane's blog . Remember you can always start the hop in Altenew's Card Blog. Here is the list of all the participants for your convenience:

Thanks for Stopping by!