Engineered Expressions

Dandelion Fairy

2011-02-20T14:13:00.002-06:00

I love the color accents of these photos so I used them for an overall theme for the page. I l ove the way it turned out!

Confetti

2011-02-20T08:24:00.002-06:00

As you know, I love to use up as many of my scraps from my DT kits as possible. This layout was made using those scraps from an old Hip 2b Square kit.

My Favorite Things

2011-02-20T08:22:00.002-06:00

I love the color scheme of this layout. It is about my top 10 favorite things! Made with some awesome Collage Press papers!!

Payton's Playlist

2011-02-20T08:14:00.002-06:00

As you can tell, I took a few months off to enjoy my new baby boy, Grayden. I have missed scrapbooking and my design teams terribly! I am now armed with hundreds of photos and can't wait to start scrapping again!

For this layout, I used Prima watercolor paper. I used my paints to paint in the accents. I threw in a few of my favorite things and created this layout.

Altered Treat Box

2010-07-27T21:07:00.001-05:00

This month, we were tasked with making an altered item with our June Hip Kit. I chose to alter a treat/goodie box.

"My Favorite Things"

2010-07-26T21:04:00.000-05:00

My double page layout featuring the June Hip Kit is courtesy of Sarah's sketch. It was a great sketch to complement all the fun things that came in the kit. I LOVE the Echo Park papers!!!

June Hip Card 2

2010-07-25T21:02:00.000-05:00

Here's the second card I made out of leftovers from my June Hip Kit and add-on kits.

June Hip Card 1

2010-07-24T21:01:00.000-05:00

Here's a fun card that I made with my June Hip Kit! Love the orange floss that came with the kit!

Laugh

2010-07-23T20:59:00.000-05:00

Gotta love those Prima material letters that come with the Hip 2b Square kit! I found the perfect photo to match too! Aren't the LillyBee Designs papers awesome too?

Cute as a bug in my Old Dress

2010-07-22T20:57:00.000-05:00

The colors of the June Hip Kit and Add-on Kits go sooooooo nicely with each other. It makes creating layouts a breeze!

Birds of a Feather

2010-07-21T20:55:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite things that came with the June Hip Kit are the crepe paper ribbons! They accessorize so nicely! Check out the fun fonts too!

Enjoy the Simple Things

2010-07-20T20:53:00.001-05:00

I told you the June Hip Kit was full of wonderful things!! Just look at those fun flowers that come with the kit!

Make-Believe Fun In Cozumel

2010-07-19T20:51:00.001-05:00

Have you seen the June Hip Kit yet?? It is an awesome collection of whimsy designs and bright colors. The embellishments are awesome!

masculine card

2010-07-01T09:57:00.002-05:00

We were tasked with making a masculine card from the May Hip Kit. This is what I came up with....

I appreciate you card

2010-06-30T09:56:00.000-05:00

This card uses the Hip 2b Square add on kit. It is so easy to make a bunch of cards with this wonderful kit!

Blank Hip Card

2010-06-29T09:54:00.002-05:00

For this card I cut out the center of the card and layered it with cardstock, patterned paper, and a chipboard piece! Get yours at Hip 2b Square!

Thank you card

2010-06-28T09:49:00.002-05:00

The May add-on kit comes with a 16 3x3 cards ready to embellish so you can make some great cards!

Navy Pier

2010-06-27T09:46:00.001-05:00

Here's my 2 pager using my amazing May Hip 2b Square kit!! This layout was inspired by a sketch from Scrapbooks, Etc.

Just Hangin'

2010-06-26T09:44:00.000-05:00

I loved the Prima felt stems and flowers that came with the May kit. I'm also a sucker for grid paper and paper with text on it, so this layout was a blast to complete!

A Hard Climb

2010-06-25T09:43:00.001-05:00

I love how the blues go together so well in the Hip 2b Square's May kit!

100% Cuteness

2010-06-24T09:41:00.000-05:00

For this layout I used the Nutrition Facts from the Pebbles packaging as well as the Prima packaging. Check out the May Hip Kit!

Daydream

2010-06-23T09:39:00.001-05:00

Have you seen the May Hip Kit and Add-on Kits?? They are wonderful! Love the Tim Holtz crackle paint and Pebbles chipboard pieces!

Shimmer and Shine Challenge

2010-06-12T09:21:00.000-05:00

These cards all use various stamp sets from The Stamping Studio. The challenge was 'shimmer and shine!'

Transparency Flower Cards

2010-06-11T09:18:00.000-05:00

This set of transparency cards use The Stamping Studio's FOTM - Dogwood! Love this stamp set!

Transparency Doughnut Cards

2010-06-10T09:16:00.000-05:00

These transparency cards use The Stamping Studio's SOTM - Doughnut stamps. They are so fun! Some of these were published in the Summer 2010 issue of Take Ten magazine!

Published in Take Ten Magazine!!!

2010-06-09T09:07:00.000-05:00

Wow! I am honored to have a 4 page spread in the Summer 2010 Take Ten Magazine!!! My transparency cards are also mentioned on the front cover of the magazine!

Mini Card Set

2010-06-08T09:04:00.000-05:00

Here's a set of 4 mini Happy Birthday cards (3"x3") made with the April Hip Kit and add-on kits!

Snorkel Trip

2010-06-07T09:03:00.000-05:00

A fun 2-pager using the April Hip Kit!

Pure Solitude

2010-06-06T09:01:00.000-05:00

What a fun collection of October Afternoon items in the April Hip Kit!!!

Wave Watching

2010-06-05T09:00:00.000-05:00

More fun stuff from the April Hip Kit!!

My Towel Animal

2010-06-04T08:59:00.001-05:00

I love all the odds and ends that are included in the April Hip Kit!!! Lots of possibilities!!

Dancin' on Dad's Feet

2010-06-03T08:57:00.001-05:00

This is from the April Hip Kit and Add-on kit!!

Top '10' Places I've Been Mini Book

2010-05-13T09:17:00.000-05:00

I used the contents of the March add-on kits and Hip Kits to create this wonderful mini book! I love the pockets and tabbed pages!

2010-05-12T09:15:00.000-05:00

Here's another interactive card using the March Hip Kit.

HB card

2010-05-11T09:13:00.000-05:00

I enjoyed making this card using the contents of the March Hip Kit.

Aruban Night

2010-05-10T09:10:00.000-05:00

This layout was inspired by Shannon Ziekel using the contents of the March Hip Kit.

Autumn

2010-05-09T09:08:00.000-05:00

I did a ton of fussy cutting on this layout. I fell in love with the awesome Prima papers that were included in the March Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square!!!!!

I Believe

2010-05-08T09:07:00.000-05:00

The color combinations of the March kit are awesome together!!

Payton & Belle

2010-05-07T09:05:00.002-05:00

I love the fuzzy paper that was included in the March Hip Kit!!

1st Time Bowling

2010-05-06T09:02:00.001-05:00

I've been without a computer for the last several weeks, so now I'm finally able to post my layouts from the March Hip Kit!!

Aruba

2010-04-01T08:52:00.000-05:00

Here's a layout that I did just for fun for a Creative Imagainations sketch contest. Just about everything I used is Creative Imaginations!!

Thinking of You card

2010-03-31T08:49:00.002-05:00

Well, here you have it -the last of my creations from the Feb. Hip 2-b Square Kit and add-on Kits! I love how many projects I was able to create. Not to mention the wonderful products that are included in the kit!! Make sure to get yours today!

Happy birthday card

2010-03-30T08:47:00.000-05:00

I always love using up the scraps from my Hip Kit and making them into fun cards! I love the measuring tape paper - it was my favorite!

Miss You Card

2010-03-29T08:45:00.000-05:00

This card was made using the elements from Cosmo Cricket that are included in the Hip Kit. I embellished each one and made a quick and easy card!

For You card

2010-03-28T08:43:00.000-05:00

Another simple card to make just using some scraps from the Hip Kit. I sewed along the edge of the sentiment for some extra texture.

Happy Birthday card

2010-03-27T08:41:00.000-05:00

The possibilities are endless with what you can make just using scraps from the Hip Kit!!

Baby Shower Card

2010-03-26T08:40:00.001-05:00

I made this boy's baby shower card for my cousin. It was so easy to make using the Hip Kit and I'm sure she will love it!

Parfrey's Glen

2010-03-25T08:38:00.000-05:00

Here is a double layout I made using the Feb. Hip Kit!!

Irish Beauty

2010-03-24T08:36:00.000-05:00

Yup, that's the Cosmo Cricket Material Girl line you see here...and it is included in the Hip 2-b Square Hip Kit!!

Goofy Poses

2010-03-23T08:34:00.000-05:00

This layout used a combo of the Hip 2-b Square kit, add-on embellishment kit, and add-on cardstock kit!!

Carwash

2010-03-22T08:33:00.001-05:00

There are a ton of fun Spring-y colors included in the Feb. Hip 2-b Square kit!! Love the American Crafts flowers!

The Kelly Clan 2009

2010-03-21T08:31:00.000-05:00

I even made a St. Patrick's Day layout using the contents of the Hip 2-b Square kits!! Love the little red letters!

Sweet Guaranteed.

2010-03-20T08:28:00.002-05:00

I love the chipboard, Thickers, and the fun Sassafrass Lass stitched flowers that are included in the Hip 2-b Square add-on embellishment kit!

An Egg Coloring Tradition

2010-03-19T08:26:00.000-05:00

Check out all the fun goodies included in the Feb. Hip Kit and add-on kits from Hip 2-b Square!!

My Wisconsin Peach Tree

2010-03-18T08:21:00.003-05:00

Have you seen the February Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square?? It is simply wonderful and bursting with products from Cosmo Cricket, American Crafts, and Thickers!!!! Plus, there are now add-on patterned paper kits and add-on cardstock kits in addition to the add-on embellishment kit!! I love having all the add-ons - I've been able to create a ton of layouts and cards with all this product! Stay tuned everyday for the next 2 weeks for a new Hip layout or card!

Dream

2010-02-23T09:44:00.000-06:00

My Feb. project for Collage Press used the Knave of Hearts collection! I just love the colors, die cuts, and fun embellishments that CP has!!

Jan. Hip Kit cards

2010-02-18T09:41:00.000-06:00

Feeding the Griaffes

2010-02-17T09:40:00.000-06:00

Here is my double page layout featuring the Jan. Hip Kit. There are so many possibilities with this kit!

Very Happy Girl

2010-02-16T09:37:00.000-06:00

I love the color combo in the Jan. Hip Kit. The greens, browns, and yellows go together so nicely!

hip hop

2010-02-15T09:36:00.000-06:00

Isn't this Basic Grey paper fabulous? It's all in the Jan. Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square!

Soaking Wet

2010-02-14T09:34:00.000-06:00

The Jan. Hip Kit's Add on kit has a ton of journalling cards included! I used them for layering in this project.

What I {heart} about u

2010-02-13T09:31:00.000-06:00

Check out the January Hip Kit and Add on kit at Hip 2b Square!! I just love this die cut paper! I also loved working with the rub on flourish and rhinestones that came with the kit!!

Christmas Cards

2010-02-05T20:36:00.004-06:00

This month at The Stamping Studio, we were challenged to use some of the newest stamps by Dionne. I chose the ornamental-scape stamps to work with. And this time I made only cards!! Here they are:

Four. Enough Said.

2010-01-25T12:37:00.002-06:00

Have I mentioned that I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a designer for Collage Press?? Their products are so inspirational and incredibly fun to work with. When I get out my CP supplies, I never know what I'm going to end up with! This is made with the Sweet Shoppe line!

My daughter turned 5 yesterday! So I'm a bit behind on scrapping these 4 year old photos!

Nothing tastes better....

2010-01-20T15:59:00.000-06:00

There are sooooo many letters included in the Dec. Hip Kit's Add On kit that I had to make a layout with a long title!!

Home For Christmas

2010-01-19T15:57:00.000-06:00

As I was looking at my December Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square, I immediately thought of a gingerbread house. So here's my take on a yummy gingerbread house using only products from the kit!!

Christmas Kitty

2010-01-18T15:55:00.000-06:00

My second layout for the Dec. Hip 2b Square Kit! The Prima JOY and October Afternoon stickers are so much fun!

December Hip Kit Cards

2010-01-17T16:03:00.001-06:00

Here are the cards that I made with the December Hip Kit!!

Christmas Cutie

2010-01-17T16:02:00.001-06:00

Here is my double page layout using the Dec. Hip 2b Square's Hip kit!!!

Dear Santa....

2010-01-17T15:52:00.001-06:00

Here's the first layout from the December Hip 2bSquare Kit!! I love the rhinestone embellishments included in the add on kit!

Altered Dress Form Publilshed!!

2010-01-12T20:09:00.004-06:00

My altered dress form has a 2 page spread in the January 2010 issue of Bead Trends Magazine!!

November Hip Kit Cards

2009-12-26T20:32:00.002-06:00

Here are the cards that I made with my scraps from the Nov. Hip Kit!!!!

I didn't have the heart.....

2009-12-25T20:30:00.001-06:00

This layout features the Nov. Hip Kit and all the possibilities that go along with it! There were so many alphas in the kit that I was able to do a long journaling title!!

4K School Photo

2009-12-24T20:28:00.002-06:00

The Nov. Hip Kit and Add-on Kit came with some fun alphabets and a mini album. I used the mini album pages in my layouts instead of making an album with them. I just love the school themed alpha too!

Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea....

2009-12-23T20:26:00.002-06:00

I've been waiting for some fun papers to scrap my underwater photos from Punta Cana 2009! The Nov. Hip Kit had just what I needed!

Neighbors

2009-12-22T20:23:00.003-06:00

I just love these die cut houses that came with the Nov. Hip Kit! They were so much fun to use and perfect for a layout about neighbors! These are our neighbors from our last house - we miss them terribly!!

Christmas "Cheer"

2009-12-21T20:36:00.001-06:00

I just love love love the versitility and possibilities of Collage Press! Everything coordinates so well and is so much fun to work with!! Here is my December layout featuring the Joyride collection!!!

1934

2009-12-21T20:16:00.003-06:00

So a few things got mixed up and I received my November Hip Kit later than I should have. But it was certainly worth the wait! This kit is very versitle! I was able to make a heritage layout, underwater layout, fall layout and several cards with it! Here is the heritage layout with a photo of my grandma. She will be 96 years old in a few days! The farm animals remind me of her, because I remember going to her farm to play with the baby ducklings and chicks when I was little.

UHU Gluer Idol Challenge

2009-12-19T08:42:00.000-06:00

I forgot to share with you the box that I made for the UHU Gluer Idol Challenge this fall. I was one of the five finalists selected to receive a box of goodies and some UHU glue and make something out of it. This is the box that I made. Although I did not win the challenge, I still had a lot of fun and I LOVE UHU glue!!

Fun card

2009-12-18T08:40:00.000-06:00

I used the backsides of the bold Sassafras Lass paper from the Hip 2b Square kit to create this "fun" card!

Super Cute card

2009-12-17T08:38:00.000-06:00

Another Hip 2b Square project pack card....

Thanks card

2009-12-15T08:33:00.000-06:00

Another card made with scraps from my Hip 2b Square project pack.

Hello You card

2009-12-12T08:30:00.001-06:00

The best part about having a wonderful Hip 2b Square Kit is that there are always scraps left over to make some amazing cards!!

Hanging Out

2009-12-10T08:28:00.001-06:00

I recently took some fun fall photos of my daughter and I just had to scrap this one right away, since the colors of the photo matched so well with the color scheme of these papers! All supplies used on this layout are from Hip 2b Square!!

Tons of Tubing

2009-12-08T08:25:00.000-06:00

This Hip 2b Square kit is so versitle! The possibilities are endless!

Storybook Gardens

2009-12-06T08:22:00.000-06:00

I had so many pictures just waiting for the right combination of papers to come along so I could scrap them. This kit from Hip 2b Square was just perfect!

Ellas

2009-12-05T08:19:00.000-06:00

The Sassafras Lass and My Mind's Eye papers are just great for fun layouts of fun activities! You can get your goodies at Hip 2b Square!

25 Cent Fun

2009-12-04T08:16:00.002-06:00

I had so much fun cutting out the small patterns in the Sassafras Lass paper and combining them with different stickers, flowers, and die cuts for this layout! You can get your products to make this layout from Hip 2b Square!!

Love card

2009-12-03T08:35:00.000-06:00

I used my long lost paper crimper for this card incorporating scraps from my Hip 2b Square project pack!

All Aboard

2009-12-03T08:11:00.003-06:00

Kimberly at Hip 2b Square has an amazing talent for creating kits from several different manufacturer lines. For my October project pack, she combined products from Sassafras Lass, Basic Grey, Crate Paper, and Prima. These projects were all about the "fussy cutting," layering, and dimension! Here's my first one:

Ho Ho Ho Who Needs Snow??

2009-11-27T19:52:00.002-06:00

I am SOOOOOOO excited to be a part of the wonderful Collage Press design team!!! Something about Collage Press' papers and embellishments just sparks my creativity! This month, we got the pleasure of working on their newest line, Joyride!! Stop by their blog and leave a comment for your chance to win this wonderful collection!!! Here is my layout featuring Joyride:

Haunted House

2009-11-20T08:51:00.005-06:00

The Hip 2b Square Add On Kit comes with a fabulous Maya Road mini house and beautiful Halloween papers and lots of embellishments to make your own Haunted House!! Here is my haunted house - I had a lot of fun with it!!

Over the River

2009-11-19T08:49:00.002-06:00

When I first saw the contents of the October Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square, I knew I had to create a little tree out of the fabulous papers!! It was so much fun to free cut, ink, and decorate!

Singing in the Rain

2009-11-18T08:47:00.001-06:00

I love the fun Cosmo Cricket papers and awesome Prima flowers that are in the October Hip Kit!!!

Fresh From the Tree

2009-11-17T08:46:00.001-06:00

This page was made with the contents from the October Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square!

"scary" ballerinas

2009-11-16T08:43:00.000-06:00

I made this layout using a combination of the October Hip Kit and the Add On Kit from Hip 2b Square!

Photo Shoot

2009-11-15T08:39:00.002-06:00

Here's a double page layout that I made with all the fall goodies from the October Hip Kit from Hip 2b Square! I took the photos of my daughter on an inpromptu fall photo shoot.

Fall Cards - Hip 2b Square

2009-11-15T08:31:00.002-06:00

I've been hard at work on my October kit from Hip 2b Square!!! First off, here are some cards that I made with my scraps:

Thank you cards

2009-11-03T20:09:00.002-06:00

These are some Thank You cards that I made from my Hip 2-b Square project pack that contained the wonderful Pink Paislee Amber Road collection!!

Painted Pumpkins

2009-10-31T06:35:00.002-05:00

Sadly, this is my last week as a DT for Scrap and Stamp Saturday. I will miss everyone on the team!

The theme this week is Halloween with stamping! Hope you all play along for your chance at a great prize!