tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34041249524589291812024-03-13T16:34:07.247-05:00Valerie O'Neallscrapbooking , photography, life, and designValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-83656284629924247932015-04-07T11:33:00.000-05:002015-04-07T11:33:59.244-05:00Stitch Fix has maternity fashions now!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Did you see?! <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3098664" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> has a maternity option now! And how convenient, I do just happen to be pregnant, so I decided to try it out.</div>
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So here's the first top—it's got this great cut-out pattern in the front and I love the color. I kept this one. This is the only item actually listed as maternity. All the other items are non-maternity but accomodate a pregnant belly just fine. I'm totally okay with the fact that these aren't maternity specific items. I prefer to keep shopping the ladies section throughout my pregnancy anyway. The only thing I have to buy maternity is jeans. You really can't avoid maternity jeans when you're pregnant and why would you even try—they are so comfortable! </div>
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Next up is this waffle knit cardigan. The texture reminds me of those "magic" stretchy shirts that were all the rage back in the late 90's. The sleeves were a little tight and slightly short and I didn't like the sheerness of it. This one got sent back.</div>
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Third item is this cowl neck knit top. I absolutely hate everything about this. I feel HUGE in it. I don't think the fit is flattering at all. The neck also seems a little awkward on this one, it's not a big enough cowl for me I guess. Definitely didn't keep it.</div>
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I really liked this v-neck dolman, but decided to send it back too. I loved the fit and it was comfortable, but the weather will be warming up soon so I won't be getting much use out of it. It's also kind of boring for the price.</div>
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My last item was this striped scarf. It was perfect with the dolman top, but I didn't like it enough to keep it.</div>
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So overall, it was a really fun experience and worth it even if I only kept one item. Who doesn't love getting packages in the mail?! I was impressed that every item fit, but the box felt kinda blah for me which I expressed in the feedback. I'm going to give it one more try this pregnancy and can't wait to see what comes next. And I'll probably try it again once the baby is here and I can't get out to shop for myself as easily as before. I've requested tops and dresses again and am hoping to see some more texture and patterns. If you haven't tried <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3098664" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> yet, you totally should! If you've never heard of it, keep reading and I'll do my best to explain it.</div>
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It's a personal styling service that sends five items of clothing or accessories to you in each "fix." These items are picked for you personally by a stylist who reviews a style profile you complete when you sign up. You can also share your Pinterest style board if you have one and there's a place to leave a note for your stylist where you can request specific types of items if you have a special event coming up. These items ship directly to you when you schedule a "fix." There's a little more of a waiting period to get your fix then when I first tried this service about a year ago. You can schedule your Stitch Fix boxes to arrive as often as you like--they can automatically ship each month, or you can choose to have them ship just when you feel like it. You pay a $20 styling fee up front, but this serves as a credit toward anything you want to purchase in your Stitch Fix shipment. If you love it all, you can keep all five items and receive a 25% discount on the total purchase of those items. Another awesome feature about this service is that you get to try the clothes on at home, so you can try on with items already in your closet! You have three days to decide what to keep and you return the rest in a pre-paid USPS mailing bag. The more Stitch Fixes you receive, the better your stylist will get at figuring out your personal style. So what are you waiting for? Go sign up and get your first <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3098664" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: the <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3098664" target="_blank">Stitch Fix link</a> in this post is my personal referral code. If you sign up using my link I get a referral credit. The biggest THANK YOU to anyone signing up with my link. You are awesome!</span></div>
<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-63985867126747873842014-03-29T05:00:00.000-05:002014-03-31T00:42:57.327-05:00Tombow and My Mind's Eye | Blog HopWelcome to Day 2 of the <a href="http://blog.tombowusa.com/" target="_blank">Tombow</a> & <u><a href="http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a></u> blog hop!<br />
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I'm already a really big fan of Tombow. I usually use their <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/mono-adhesive-permanent.html" target="_blank">MONO permanent adhesive tape runner</a> (the blue one) on every layout and card I make. I buy the refills in bulk at my local chain craft store. I was excited to open my box and see some new adhesives I have never tried. I've been using the adhesives all month, but saved these two projects just for this hop.<br />
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On this layout I decided to grab a material or two that might be a little challenging to adhere—tissue paper and an extremely thin cut title. I adhered the tissue paper with small strips of the <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/xtreme-adhesive.html" target="_blank">XTREME adhesive tape runner</a>, but it being tissue paper, the <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/mono-adhesive-removable.html" target="_blank">removable one</a> most likely would have sufficed. I like that the adhesive tape is clear, you don't even know it's under the tissue paper.<br />
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For the title I used the <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/mono-multi-liquid-glue.html" target="_blank">MONO multi liquid glue</a>. What I love about this one is the two different tips offered. One end gives you a thin line of adhesive and the other end, a thick one. Also, I NEVER had to stick a needle in the tip to unclog it! This fact alone could make me switch from my usual liquid adhesive that I'm constantly unclogging with a needle. I also noticed (by accident) that it dries tacky, so there's no rush to put the glue on, flip it over, and press it down. You have plenty of working time with the glue.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">SUPPLIES My Mind's Eye <a href="http://mymindseye.com/now&then.asp" target="_blank">Now & Then</a> Milo 6x6 paper pad, Izzy "Boys" Smart paper, Izzy "Happenings" enamel dots, Izzy "Smile" flair, Milo "Documented" alpha/word stickers, & Milo "Documented" chipboard elements. <a href="http://mymindseye.com/recordit.asp" target="_blank">Record It!</a> Charmed journal card. Tombow XTREME adhesive & MONO Multi Liquid Glue. Other-Jillibean Soup alpha & Silhouette Cameo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the card I really gave the <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/xtreme-adhesive.html" target="_blank">XTREME adhesive</a> a test. Does it work on fabric or canvas? Why yes it does! ...really well actually. That piece of canvas isn't going anywhere without taking some of that pretty patterned paper with it. The <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/xtreme-adhesive.html" target="_blank">XTREME adhesive tape runner </a>means serious business. I used the <a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/mono-multi-liquid-glue.html" target="_blank">MONO liquid</a> again for my title. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">SUPPLIES My Mind's Eye <a href="http://mymindseye.com/now&then.asp" target="_blank">Now & Then</a> Mildred 6x6 paper pad, Mildred "Oh Happy Day" chipboard elements, Mildred "Oh Happy Day" alpha/word stickers, & Mildred "Today" accent stickers. <a href="http://mymindseye.com/recordit.asp" target="_blank">Record It!</a> Charmed enamel dots. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tombow XTREME adhesive & MONO Multi Liquid Glue. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Other-unbleached canvas & Silhouette Cameo. </span></div>
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Next up is <b>Melissa Cash</b>, <span class="s2"><a href="http://www.inkclinations.blogspot.com/">http://www.inkclinations.blogspot.com/</a>, but don't leave without first entering to win the awesome prize pack pictured below!</span></div>
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<b>How to Enter to win this fabulous prize pack: </b>To be eligible to win, please comment on each of the designers projects and don't forget to "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyMindsEyeInc"><span class="s4"><b>Like</b></span></a>" My Mind’s Eye on Facebook and "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tombowusa"><span class="s4"><b>Like</b></span></a>" the Tombow Facebook Page. If you don’t have Facebook, still comment on the projects and Tombow will select someone to win a prize just for playing! Comments close March 30th at Midnight EST! The winner will be announced on Monday, March 31st via Social Media.<br />
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<span class="s1">Prize Pack Includes:</span><br />
<span class="s1"><a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/recordit.asp">MME’s Charmed Collection</a></span><br />
<span class="s1"><a href="http://tombowusa.com/craft/adhesives/xtreme-adhesive.html">Tombow’s New XTREME Adhesive</a></span><br />
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<span class="s2"><a href="http://tombowusa.com/irojiten-color-dictionary-pencils-seascape.html"><span class="s3">Irojiten Colored Pencils Dictionary Volume 8</span></a></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-16730866243153654602014-02-15T11:29:00.000-06:002014-02-15T13:02:50.642-06:00My Mind's Eye & Scrapbook Generation<a href="http://mymindseye.com/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a> is the featured manufacturer in this month's issue of Scrapbook Generation's <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=8" target="_blank">Create magazine</a>. The whole team was given a couple sketches to create with. You can view the whole February issue <a href="http://issuu.com/sgcreate/docs/create_-_issue_1_-_february_2014/97?e=10435885/6678684" target="_blank">here</a> (it's free). I'm looking forward to nap time today when I can spend some quiet time "flipping" through the pages.<br />
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Here's a sneak peek of my projects:</div>
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<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-15859402990095610682014-01-06T11:33:00.001-06:002014-01-06T11:33:21.869-06:00Favorite Projects of 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Long time, no see. I'm still around. The holidays are always a crazy time for me both work-wise and personal-wise. I do my best not to let work take over, so I can really enjoy this time of year with my family. Checking some big things off my work list lately and it feels good. I went through my 2013 folder and pulled some of my favorite projects from 2013. </div>
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Tags for <a href="http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2013/10/tag-youre-it-week-with-valerie.html" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a></div>
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A layout for The Scrapbooking Studio using Crate Paper. Made <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/blog/2013/6/2/layout-of-the-week--3" target="_blank">Studio Calico's Layout of the week</a>!</div>
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A card for The Scrapbooking Studio using My Mind's Eye</div>
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Another layout for The Scrapbooking Studio using <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/" target="_blank">Crate Paper's</a> Party Day.</div>
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A mini album for the Little Black Dress Kit Club</div>
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A layout for <a href="http://www.voneall.blogspot.com/2013/03/ormolu-blog-hop-new-releases.html" target="_blank">Ormolu</a></div>
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an altered lampshade for <a href="http://www.voneall.blogspot.com/2013/05/scrapbooking-studio-projects-crate-paper.html" target="_blank">The Scrapbooking Studio</a></div>
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A layout for <a href="http://write.%20click.%20scrapbook/" target="_blank">Write. Click. Scrapbook</a></div>
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Another layout for <a href="http://www.kaitlinsheaffer.com/" target="_blank">Ormolu</a></div>
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A mini album for <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2013/03/little-black-dress-mini-album-day2.html" target="_blank">Write. Click. Scrapbook</a> and Little Black Dress kit club</div>
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<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-12028753216848870232013-11-07T00:38:00.002-06:002013-11-07T00:38:50.717-06:00Etsy Shop UpdateI have updated my <a href="http://voneall.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop with lots of fun handmade cards. Please stop by and browse my store and see what other treasures you might find.<br />
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<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-85942433739861352352013-09-27T10:01:00.002-05:002013-09-27T10:01:37.184-05:005 Ideas for Modeling Paste | Shimelle.comYou can find me on <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/1876/five-ways-to-use-modelling-paste-by-valerie-o-neall/" target="_blank">Shimelle's blog</a> today about ideas for using modeling paste. Go check it out! There's five NEW projects from me.<br />
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First week of 2013 harvest is underway and going well. Have a great weekend! </div>
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Did you see this last week? Check out the<a href="http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2013/09/mini-canvas-by-valerie.html" target="_blank"> My Mind's Eye blog</a> for the whole project—a fun little canvas.</div>
<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-58591554814040004442013-09-27T00:13:00.000-05:002013-09-27T00:13:19.199-05:00Scrapbooking Studio | Crate Paper's Party DayStill playing catch up...... Here's more work for <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingstudio.com/" target="_blank">The Scrapbooking Studio</a> with Crate Paper's Party Day collection.<br />
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This collection is hands down my favorite birthday collection of all-time. I love the patterns and bright colors.</div>
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How about a calendar to keep track of all your birthdays? One month at a time. </div>
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And you can't beat a simple birthday card!<br />
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Here we go...I've got some catching up to do!</div>
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I got to play with Webster's Pages/Allison Kreft's Sweet Notes Collection for <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingstudio.com/" target="_blank">The Scrapbooking Studio</a>. The colors are so bright and fun. I created a little summer checklist mini along with a couple layouts and cards.</div>
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It's been such a great ride. I'm sad to see it has ended. Little Black Dress Kit Club has closed it's doors, but I wanted to take some time and share the last kit with you all. This is the June Kit.</div>
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Oh how I wish I could share her perfect, sweet, beautiful, chubby round face with you! Just picture the most beautiful smiling baby there in that blurry area. The color purple has been growing on me since having a baby girl in the house. </div>
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I'm not a fan of glitter. I might even have a bit of a glitter-phobia. Is there an official term for it? Might have to go look that up sometime. I used the included Thickers anyway and maybe they aren't so bad.</div>
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Can't go wrong with circles and fun, bright patterns. I chose black and white photos so the photo colors wouldn't clash with the paper colors. And I just love black and white photos anyway—always have.</div>
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This kit has so many brights AND neutrals. Here's a layout showcasing the neutrals.</div>
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Super simple card—perfect for a guy. It matches my typewriter beautifully.<br />
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Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://writeclickscrapbook.com/" target="_blank">write. click. scrapbook blog</a> on August 1st for the August gallery reveal.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-42437202936314873102013-07-19T11:00:00.000-05:002013-07-19T12:02:36.191-05:00Carta Bella | Hello Again Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; text-align: start;">Welcome to the Hello Again Blog Hop! I am SO excited to celebrate Kaitlin's first release with Carta Bella. This line is so pretty, with it's girly watercolor feel mixed with bold geometrics. I couldn't wait to play. Please join me and other <a href="http://shopormolu.com/" target="_blank">Ormolu</a> design team members as we share what we made with this amazing new line.</span></div>
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Can't wait to get your hands on it? It's available at <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/carta-bella/collection-806-hello-again/" target="_blank">Two Peas in a Bucket</a> NOW!</div>
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And here's what I created. My layout features some of the great floral motifs in this line. Isn't the color palette just perfect?!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">If you started here, then head over to <a href="http://jenchapin.blogspot.com/2013/07/carta-bella-hello-again-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Jennifer Chapin's blog</a> to start from the beginning! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">When you are finished hopping through all of the blogs, end at Kaitlin's blog and leave a comment telling her what your favorite part is about the Hello Again line and for a chance to win the Hello Again collection. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">For more chances to win, 'share' your favorite project on Facebook, 'pin' favorite to Pinterest, or 'tweet' your favorite on Twitter then leave additional comments on <a href="http://www.kaitlinsheaffer.com/blog/2013/07/hello-again-blog-hop-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Kaitlin's blog</a>. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Comments will close Sunday night at 9pm MT and the winner will be announced on Monday. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next up is <a href="http://createfor7.blogspot.com/2013/07/hello-again-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Lisa Wilkinson</a>, but </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">If you lose your way here is the blog hop order:</span><br />
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Not only is it gallery reveal day, but we're celebrating Write.Click.Scrapbook's birthday too with a blog hop! If you are hopping along, congratulations, you've made it to the last stop. We're each sharing three tips with you today.<br />
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I have a stack of blank index cards at my desk. When I think of something I want to journal or my son says something funny, I write it down to be saved and used on a layout.<br />
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I think one of the best things about digital photography is the freedom you have to snap away. Don't be afraid to try a variety of different angles when shooting your subject.<br />
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One of my favorite principles of design is repetition. Take an item or items and repeat it one or more times on your layout.<br />
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Here's my layout for the June gallery. It was inspired by Diane Payne's <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2013/01/buttons-and-brads.html" target="_blank">embellishment week</a> back in January. It was fun to scrap from my stash and pull out some really old items and mix them with some newer items.<br />
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<span class="s1"><a href="http://peopleofthescrapbook.blogspot.com/2013/06/writeclickscrapbook-june.html" target="_blank">Aliza Deutsch</a></span></div>
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Yes, I am still here! Did you miss me? I am hoping to get back to a more consistent blogging schedule soon. Just popping in today to share my projects created for <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingstudio.com/" target="_blank">The Scrapbooking Studio</a> with <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/" target="_blank">Crate Paper's</a> line by Maggie Holmes. </div>
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First up is an altered lampshade. It was inspired by this <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/224687468881820967/" target="_blank">pin</a> by <a href="http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-and-hangy-me-jig.html" target="_blank">Dottie Angel</a>. The lampshade was purchased at Goodwill. I removed the fabric shade portion to leave just a bare frame. I then grabbed some fabric from my stash, tore it into strips, and wrapped the frame with it. I punched a variety of shapes and ran them through my sewing machine to create garland. My <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette SD</a> was used for the larger shapes. Cute little clothespins from the Maggie Holmes line were used to attached the bigger shapes (and some hot glue). I LOVE it and can't wait to hang it in the baby girl's room!</div>
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I used the camera from the package of mini album assorted die-cut inserts supplement as the focus of this layout. Circles were cut and mist was splattered. I added some <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a> enamel dots in with the mist splatters, and I love the effect! Those ombre <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/sundrifter" target="_blank">Sundrifter</a> Thickers from Studio Calico/American Crafts are my new favorite alpha.<br />
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The Maggie Holmes line is so versatile. Not only is suitable for boy layouts, but it's also suitable for girl layouts. Love lines that can easily be used for both! The fabric frames in the collection are awesome! Something I'll be hoarding for sure.</div>
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And a fun little tag. The confetti filled envelope is also from the mini album assorted die-cut supplement.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with a post celebrating <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/" target="_blank">write.click.scrapbook's</a> birthday.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-89568568294317346942013-04-22T07:00:00.000-05:002013-04-22T07:00:20.537-05:00Scrapbooking Studio and My Mind's Eye<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm elated to be on the design team for my local scrapbooking store: <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingstudio.com/" target="_blank">The Scrapbooking Studio</a>. This month I got to work with the <a href="http://mymindseye.com/CTB/Collectable.asp" target="_blank">Collectable </a>collection by <a href="http://mymindseye.com/Index.asp" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a>.</div>
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I used chipboard shapes, brads, and enamel dots to create this fun little 5x7" canvas. I can't wait to hang it in the baby girl's room!</div>
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For this card I punched some star shapes with a Fiskar's punch. I used the negative as a mask for misting.<br />
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I used a Studio Calico mask to create the rays for this card. Love that cute little floral print!<br />
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And a two-page layout (can't remember the last time I created one of those)! My Mind's Eye always creates such great embellishments!</div>
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Oh man, I love my boys! We're getting ready to celebrate FOUR next month.<br />
<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-51597346602855894172013-04-21T21:46:00.001-05:002013-04-21T21:46:58.961-05:00More Little Black Dress | April KitJust dropping in to finally share the cards and tags I promised weeks ago.<br />
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Made with <a href="http://www.littleblackdresskitclub.com/" target="_blank">Little Black Dress</a> April Kit.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-8003341599875742872013-04-07T07:00:00.000-05:002013-04-07T14:44:44.787-05:00Little Black Dress | April Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The blog has been seriously neglected lately, but I'm back today with my monthly <a href="http://www.littleblackdresskitclub.com/" target="_blank">Little Black Dress</a> layouts. The kit this month is so very bright and colorful! Check out the blue polka dots in the layout below--it's from Maggie Holmes' new line with <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/" target="_blank">Crate Paper</a>. I stamped, painted, and misted all with the same Mister Huey color (Bookworm). </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Little Black Dress April kit--patterned paper: Crate Paper & Glitz Design | storybook title page, crossword puzzle page (puzzle banner), game tile, baker's twine | small alpha stickers: Glitz Design [non-kit items- white cardstock: American Crafts | Silhouette SD (font: Oblik) | Mister Huey | arrow stamp: Ormolu |tiny tag die: Quickutz | tiny attacher] </span></div>
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More circles again on the next layout. I was so excited to find those <a href="http://www.freckledfawn.com/" target="_blank">Freckled Fawn</a> Wood Chips in the kit! <a href="http://www.myanchorholds.net/" target="_blank">Uncle JJ and Aunt KK</a> got to spend a couple weeks in Illinois over the winter holidays. Caught this sweet moment while running Sunday-after-church errands. </div>
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...And ughhh, more snow. We are so ready for spring in this house even though that is when farming picks up and I have to get into single mom mode. It was so weird to make a wintery layout with this kit, but I did it. I even got out some modeling paste to create the illusion of snow drifts. </div>
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Gave myself a nasty papercut while finishing up this one. Crazy how much pain a little papercut can inflict. Moved on from circles to squares in this one. Some kids eat olives like this, but Lucas prefers raspberries (and I don't blame him....olives....YUCK).<br />
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I'll be back in the next day or two to share a couple cards and tags with the Little Black Dress, Don't Worry Be Happy, April kit.<br />
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And don't forget to check out the other design team members blogs while you're at it. <a href="http://littleblackdresskitclub.com/2013/04/lbd-kit-club-has-a-guest-designer-for-april-tara-anderson/" target="_blank">Tara Anderson</a> is also our guest designer this month too!<br />
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<a href="http://stephaniemakes.blogspot.com/2013/04/little-black-dress-dont-worry-be-happy.html" target="_blank">Stephanie</a><br />
<a href="http://paperheartproject.blogspot.com/2013/04/lbd-april-layouts-12x12.html" target="_blank">Jamie</a><br />
<a href="http://alyssasscraps.blogspot.com/2013/04/happy.html" target="_blank">Alyssa</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kraftybuns.blogspot.com/2013/03/now-designing-for.html" target="_blank">Brittany</a><br />
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I've got so much scrapping to do before the end of the month. Glad I can check this one off my list! Here's my sneak peek for the April Gallery at <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/" target="_blank">write. click. scrapbook.</a> Looks like fun...right?!</div>
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The March <a href="http://www.littleblackdresskitclub.com/" target="_blank">Little Black Dress</a> kit—<a href="http://littleblackdresskitclub.com/2013/03/a-chance-for-luck-march-2013-scrapbook-kit/" target="_blank">A Chance for Luck</a>— is now for sale. It's such a fun kit with lots of neutrals and pops of color.</div>
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I love the neutral color palette on the layout below, and love how the title stands out in black. Sunday mornings we get up super early (for me anyway) and go to church. When we get home, we all put on some comfy clothes and head back to bed for a nap. Sounds silly, right? We love our lazy Sundays. Lucas always picks out a book to read before his nap.</div>
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Next up is a 4x4 mini album. You can see more of the album <a href="http://littleblackdresskitclub.com/2013/03/hellodearminialbum-valerie/" target="_blank">here</a>. It may be small, but there's plenty of room for stories, notes, and photos for one super special baby girl. I love the corrugated piece as a cover. It's perfectly flexible, yet still sturdy. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">SUPPLIES Little Black Dress March kit--patterned paper: Glitz Design | patterned vellum: Studio Calico | wood veneer: Studio Calico | washi: October Afternoon | corrugated cardboard, trim, tag, kraft bags </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">[non-kit items: Silhouette SD (fonts: Grand Hotel, Novocento Wide, Impact) | label stamp: Studio Calico | heart punch: Stampin' Up | typewriter & sewing machine</span></div>
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And last but not least, I decorated a couple small gift boxes with the kit contents. I could use another yard of that fun turquoise trim!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">SUPPLIES Little Black Dress March kit-- tulle, trim, & button | patterned paper: Glitz Design | wood veneer: Studio Calico [non-kit items-- punches: Stampin' Up & Martha Stewart | paper maché boxes]</span><br />
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<b>Check out these blogs too for more inspiration with the March kit:</b><br />
<a href="http://neverlandcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/03/last-little-black-dress-projects.html" target="_blank">Katie Ehmann</a><br />
<a href="http://papercardinal.blogspot.com/2013/03/happy-together-little-black-dress-kit.html" target="_blank">Jenni Calma</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stephaniemakes.blogspot.com/2013/03/little-black-dress-kit-club-design-team.html" target="_blank">Stephanie Bryan</a><br />
<a href="http://paperheartproject.blogspot.com/2013/03/lbd-march-layouts.html" target="_blank">Jamie Leija</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livealifeextraordinary.blogspot.com/2013/03/little-black-dress-march-edition-chance.html" target="_blank">Suz Mannecke</a></div>
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Wendy! You are the winner of some brand new <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/" target="_blank">Ormolu</a> circle tags. Please e-mail me your mailing address.</div>
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<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-50256222079255685052013-03-05T16:08:00.003-06:002013-03-05T16:08:55.189-06:00Mini Album Madness | write. click. scrapbook<a href="http://www.littleblackdresskitclub.com/" target="_blank">Little Black Dress</a> is the sponsor this week over at <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/" target="_blank">write. click. scrapbook</a>. It's mini album month and four WCS contributors have all made a mini album with the <a href="http://littleblackdresskitclub.com/shop/kits/swanky-notion-december-2012-scrapbook-kit/" target="_blank">Swanky Notion December Kit</a> (that still happens to be available for sale).<br />
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My album is up today. Head on over to see <a href="http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2013/03/little-black-dress-mini-album-day2.html" target="_blank">more</a>.<br />
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Today the Ormolu Creative Team is celebrating the arrival of two new collections with a fun blog hop. Make sure and catch all the blogs for some new inspiration and leave a comment at each one for a chance to win new product. The two new lines are oh so fun and versatile! <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/made">Made</a> and <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/montage">Montage</a> are now for sale on the <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/" target="_blank">Ormolu</a> site. </div>
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Today I'm sharing a new 12x12 layout. I used the <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/montage/products/montage-circle-tags">Montage Circle Tag</a>s, <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/montage/products/montage-flair-series-1">Flair</a>, and <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/montage/products/montage-little-labels">Little Labels</a> for a layout with photos from our summer 2011 vacation to Idaho. I mimicked the target/arrow Montage circle by stitching large concentric circles on the page. I love how it pulls your eyes to the center of the page where all the action is.</div>
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And now for your chance to win a set of <a href="http://www.shopormolu.com/collections/montage/products/montage-circle-tags">Montage Circle Tags</a>, just leave a comment below. Comments will be closed Wednesday at midnight and a winner will randomly be picked by <a href="http://www.random.org/">random.org</a>.<br />
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Next up is the oh so sweet and talented, <a href="http://jenkinkade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jen Kinkade</a>.</div>
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If you would like to start from the beginning or maybe you've gotten a little lost, here's the list of blogs in the hop.</div>
<a href="http://www.latricemurphy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Latrice Murphy</a><br />
<a href="http://designbydiana.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Diana Fisher</a><br />
Valerie O'Neall (you are here)<br />
<a href="http://jenkinkade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jen Kinkade</a><br />
<a href="http://jenchapin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jen Chapin</a><br />
<a href="http://mylittleblessings123.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Angie Gutshall</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ormolu.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Ormolu</a><br />
<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-49117892788965865772013-03-02T12:10:00.000-06:002013-03-02T12:10:26.242-06:00Ormolu | & 12 yearsI'm up on the <a href="http://ormolu.typepad.com/blog/2013/03/goofballs.html" target="_blank">Ormolu blog</a> today.<br />
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And I almost completely forgot about it until my husband mentioned it this morning when he asked me out on a date. On this day twelve years ago, was our first official date (to the spring play at our high school).<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Who needs a limo when you can take a DeLorean to prom?</span><br />
<br />Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404124952458929181.post-2675075663101791952013-03-01T21:30:00.002-06:002013-03-01T21:30:22.603-06:00Write. Click. Scrapbook | New Gallery It's mini month over at Write. Click. Scrapbook. Yes, a whole entire month devoted to the mini album. You won't want to miss it! We're teaming up with a different kit club each week this month with giveaways at the end of each week too.<br />
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Here's what I made this month for the gallery.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 6x6 album | <b>materials</b> cardstock (GMund Savanna[white] & Wausau Royal Fiber [kraft]) + patterned paper (American Crafts, Elle's Studio & BasicGrey) + border stickers (Sassafras) + fabric brads (Basic Grey) + enamel dots (My Mind's Eye) + alpha stickers (October Afternoon) mist (Studio Calico) + Silhouette SD (font: Danger) + other (washi, shipping tags, tiny attacher, baker's twine) </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088914240778428640noreply@blogger.com1