TE Calendar Challenge-July

Hello and welcome! I'm dropping by today with my July calendar for the Taylored Expressions Monthly Calendar Challenge. I used TE's Fourth of July Wreath Petite Stamp Set which is full of patriotic images. To participate Taylor asks that you use a TE calendar product and any stamps of your choice. I'm using the 2012 6x6 TE Calendar download which I printed on choice snow white paper. This is an ongoing challenge so you can link up anytime during the year. There's a prize for those participating in 10 out of 12 months and you can click here to learn more.


 I am also linking this up to the weekly Make It Monday #97 linky party and Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #22 where they want you to share the lighter side of life. For most Americans July 4th is a day off from work and cause to relax and celebrate. Whether it's swimming, going to a BBQ, or eating watermelon and watching fireworks it is definitely a day to kick back and enjoy the lighter side of life. The last challenge I'm entering is Crafty Creations Challenges #178-Free-for-All where anything goes this week.


A big hello to my newest followers and a great big thank you to those who have left me a sweet comment. You guys are the best!
Hugs,
Lisa xx

Ink: Memento Ladybug, Paris Dusk & Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stars dp (PS), Choice Snow White (TE), red cs (Bazzill Basics)
Accessories: Seasonal Wreath Die (TE); Copic Markers; red metallic ribbon (American Crafts); Xmas Stickles (Ranger)

Have a SMASHing Good Day!

I'm so glad you dropped by today! Recently I ordered a few SMASH books because I love the concept behind them. It's a fun, quick way to preserve all the bits and pieces you've collected through the years such as concert & movie tickets, park passes, programs, etc.. Haven't heard of smashing? Check out K & Co./EK Success's site to learn more and watch their video. SMASH books also make a great visual journal to record all your fave things!

To personalize my cover I gathered some of my favorite products and customized it to suit my taste. This is the wedding book which will record "our beginning" as a married couple through present day. I'll be sharing some pages with you soon and more SMASH covers. :)

I'm entering this in a *new to me* challenge Crafty Creations Challenge: Embellish It # 176. We were asked to use at least three different embellishments on our card/project. Lace, paper roses, pearls, and brads were all suggestions and I also added wood die-cuts and alphabet tiles to my cover.
   

Hope you are enjoying your weekend,
Lisa xx
Supplies:
Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags & Dies & Flower Creations, pink paper roses (Recollections); aqua flowers (Got Flowers/Prima); wood die-cut butterfly (Studio Calico); chunky pink glitter (Doodlebug); Karlee Chipboard Alphabet & Paper Girl Sticker Market-the two of us (Girls Paperie); clear sticker (Flea Mkt.-Colorbok); aqua flowers (Got Flowers-Prima); aqua lace (Maya Road); Expressions Wood Shop-Timber, Alphabet Black rub ons, Vintage Vogue Spool Buttons & Ephemera (Pink Paislee); Bliss & Pink Pearls (Kaisercraft); Flamingo Liquid Pearls (Ranger); Swirling Lace border punch (MS)