Valentines & Goodie Boxes by Mendi & Joy

Today we have a couple of our creative team members sharing their talents with us. First is Mendi, she says…
“Both of these projects started with a leftover heart diecut that didn’t make it onto one of my previous layouts.  As I was looking at it I realized it would fit nicely in one of the 3×4 cards from the paper collection which transpired into a quick card.  From there I thought the heart diecut had the feel of cherry pie which put thoughts of dessert on my mind and reminded me of this darling cake slice box cutting file that I’ve been meaning to play with.  Are you starting to feel like I’m writing a new version of the book, If You Give a Mouse A Cookie?  Anyway, long story short as I was finishing up my box I thought it was missing the perfect finishing touch which resulted in the rolled flower.  Swing by my blog today for a mini tutorial on how I used Lori’s cutting file to create a felt rosette.”
For these projects I used the following cutting files:
3D Flower (for leaves)

Next we have Joy and this adorable box…

When I saw this Brad Closure box, I thought it looked super cool.  With the honeycomb structure of the top, I just HAD to put a bee in there!  How cute is this bee from the 3 bugs file?  Um…adorable!  I made a little bouncy wire so the bee could be flying around in the box.  I’ve got a tutorial on my blog showing how I did that.  I just love this!  I’m giving it to my 5 year old nephew.  He often comes over and brings me cards that he creates.  It’s so sweet!  This will be a great surprise for him especially with a few chocolate kisses in it.  I think this would be a sweet treat for anyone!

 

 

New at Jessica Sprague & Layouts by Lisa & Roelien

Today at Jessica Sprague Lori has a several template kits available. Documenting daily life is such a huge trend right now! With the right tools at your fingertips this is a quick, easy, and fulfilling way to organize your memories. At Jessica Sprague, Lori is releasing 12 sets of “Life Templates” to help you document your daily life, digitally. These are fabulous sets of fully-layered PSD layout templates. With a grid format and masking layers, these sets will speed up your scrapbooking and leave you with more time to make memories with your family.

And, now through Sunday you can pick them up 25% OFF, which makes them $2.24 each! Watch for more of Lori’s coordinating products to be released in the coming weeks to help you create your digital daily life albums. 

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 1

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 2

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 3

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 4

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 5

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 6

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 7

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 8

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 9

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 10

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 11

LIFE TEMPLATES: SET 12

 be sure to check out Lisa’s blog for more info about her projects. 

 

A Sale & Projects by Corri & Amanda

First things first, I want to tell you about the sale going on loriwhitlock.com

Next up we have 2 of our Creative Team Members sharing projects with you, Corri and Amanda. Corri says…

I love hot air balloons so when I saw Lori’s new hot air balloon card I couldn’t wait to make it. 

This card goes together very easily and would be perfect for almost any occasion.
I used paper from Echo Park – Hello Summer collection which Lori designed.  I love the bright colors on this collection.

Next we have Amanda sharing with us this adorable layout.

I created this page to document the fact that although my little cat likes to pretend she’s grumpy, we often catch her snuggling and grooming our other 2 cats. She’s a big softie, really!

8 Tabs – http://www.loriwhitlock.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=950
Valentine tickets – http://www.loriwhitlock.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=946
Happy Place Word Art titles – http://www.loriwhitlock.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=934
And the 1pc flourish heart here in sil store – http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/php/?page=view-shape&id=37918
I also used a few scraps of paper and the doily border sticker from the Love Story collection by Echo Park

One Dollar Wednesday at Jessica Sprague

Today is One Dollar Wednesday at JessicaSprague.com!

That means from now until midnight (Pacific time) you can pick up a couple of digital kits for a steal…

First of all is the 2013 Planner. It is on SALE for 75% OFF, which makes it only $3.25!!!

2013 PLANNER

TODAY for JUST $1 you can grab the popular: You Make Me Happy Layout

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY LAYOUT

This layout template is perfect for a quick page to add to your project life pages or into your digital scrapbook (hint hint It is also available in Lori’s shop as an SVG if you don’t do digital but want to cut it out on your die cut machine)

And, you can snag the following awesome product for HALF OFF… which makes it ONLY $7.50 (that’s a real deal): Office Oriented Collection

OFFICE ORIENTED COLLECTION

While you are at jessicasprague.com getting your kits, be sure to check out the samples made with each of these kits in the “more images” tab at the bottom of each listing.

Project Life with Christine and Valentine Decor by Natalie

Christine is a girl after my own heart! Organization AND cuteness. Who could ask for more? Have you caught the Project Life bug like many of us? Check out what Christine has done and maybe make a few of your own. Be sure to hop over to her blog because she has great instructions and pictures to help you make your own cute organization. 
I’m working hard at doing a Project Life style album this year for my family.  I have to say that it is very different than the way I normally scrapbook.  Everything from the product, information documented, style, and organization.  So I thought that I would tackle a couple of these issues before it got too late and I was overwhelmed.  I really like to be organized so this was a top priority for me.  Since I don’t have any official PL supplies besides the page protectors, I am having to make everything from scratch.  (I am actually waiting for the Lori Whitlock Honey Collection, Love It!)  (have to say, so am I)
When I can, I have been cutting journaling cards or design elements and I needed somewhere to store them.  I came across this Crate with Handle Box file in Lori’s store and thought it would be the cutest box to keep all of those cards in.  They were also so easy to put together.  

Here are a couple of things that I have been collecting for future weeks of Project Life.  The die cuts that you see are called 5 Chevrons and are new in the shop!  
Natalie has created an amazing chalkboard decoration for her home.
As Valentines Day gets close, I get more and more in the mood to make hearts, cookies and just fun stuff.  The other day I went to Home Depot, looking for “something” to make a Valentine sign for my front porch, but, came back with a giant chalkboard.  They had pre-made chalkboard and even dry erase boards that I knew needed to come home with me.  So this project was born.
Since I didn’t have to cut wood or paint, this came together really fast.  I just picked some of my favorite Valentine files from Lori’s shop, and cut them out of hot pink, light pink and white vinyl.    This thing is big, 2 feet by 4 feet actually.  So my vinyl shapes were big too… I took out the you from the phrase file, and added a little heart to the O.  It turned out so cute, and my kids loved it when they saw it, and lots of little pictures and words have already been drawn all over it.  I plan on changing it once a day until Valentines.  I’ve already been asked numerous times when it’s their turn to be on the board!  Happy Valentines!
All the files I used were from Lori Whitlock’s store:
I love you because phrase found here
Valentine borders 2 found here
3 Banner set found here
11 Hearts found here