Take 2 | Sandlot

It's the day after reveal, how is everyone feeling? Did you snag all the kits you wanted and soak up all the inspiration in the gallery? I have a little tradition after reveal day I wanted to share with you guys today! :) I love getting the kits, opening them up and just creating what ever comes to mind,... whatever inspires. But my second favorite is when I re-organize my kits after reveal, find all the hidden gems I forgot to add, or have just discovered through the AWESOME team over at Studio Calico, (they always use things in such innovative ways!). So here is what is on my desk at the moment and some ideas I have on what is next!......

fonts for peas 

First off these paints!!!! I love the whole color theory line and am super excited to be able to have the perfect shades of paints to add to my projects. These weren't in yet when I was working with Sandlot so I am excited to have them in hand now! When I think of paints I think of Kim....

I love how Kim used the transparent alpha in the main kit. Painting BEHIND them! So smart ...that girl!!! These are my FAVE!! They make such a statement on a page, I want use every.single.one. of them! 

The Hercules kits was one of my FAVORITE kits this month (I loved the combo. of papers and the stamp!!)  and I still have lots to use from it! I wanted to just pull a couple of my favorite projects using this fun kit! 

Believe in Magic

I adore how Lori used it to match her photo PERFECTLY and then left a trail of yummy emblishments along the page! Seriously perfection!

I'm so fancy

Maggie Massey ROCKED that FANCY stamp like not other!!!! I love how she used the mask as well! 

Another thing I picke up at reveal was not ONE, not TWO but THREE sets of these adorable cards. Crazy? Yes but I LOVE THEM!!! I love having cute elements like this around the house not only for PL, but they would be perfect for a gift card, a little note... really anything goes! I mean seriously how cute are these envelopes?

With all that inspiration the first thing I am going to work on is a mini album for my husband (with our recent Alaska trip!) using the digital template I create for the store this month! 

Go Out & Be Awesome

Barbara already knocked it out of the park! Seriously her attention for detail and innovative ideas always inspire me so much!

While you are over in the digital shop make sure to pick up these FREE journal cards from Brighton Pier. I am sorry that PEAR gets me EVERY time!

 Off to create! Talk to you soon!

xox

Shanna

P.S. Are you entered to win the $35 Studio Calico gift card? 

December Shop Picks

It's almost reveal over at Studio Calico so that means you can START shopping!!!! You can combine your shopping with your kit 12 hours before pre-sale or 24 hours before reveal. I always like to do my store shopping before the reveal to make sure I get my favorite goodies BEFORE they sell out! This month I wanted to share with you some items I have picked up and enjoyed using especially with my BLUE NOTE kits!

1. I am in love with this gold embossed paper from Magical. It is just the PERFECT addition to your December Daily, or any project really, I mean is there ever TOO much GOLD!? No, I didn't think so either. (Sorry this is currently sold out, but check back!) 

2.  Speech Bubbles, I can really NEVER get enough! For real, I could use them on any project.  These holiday ones are just too much fun!!

3.  Alpha/Number Roller Stamp,  I love using this for little journaling bits, and adding sentiments to cards. The font is perfect and I LOVE the size!!

4.  Gold CHUNKY Glitter, need I say more? Sorry ladies this is also sold out! You guys love it as much as I do!!! :) 

5. These pockets are 1000 times cuter in person, and I am CURRENTLY hoarding them, maybe it will be a resolution to use them up! :) I LOVE that they look hand made, and the little bokeh filter on the pocket I slipped the bike photo into! Sign, in love! 

6. Paper clips are a great item to add to your project life pages to attatch sweet love notes from your favorite people! 

So there you have it! My six picks for December's Shop, what are you getting this month? If you are anything like me I played Santa for my husband this year and grabbed a couple goodies to go under the tree & in my stocking!! 

Speaking of gifts, Studio Calico 

has arranged for the PERFECT gift for you this year! 

Jubilee e-book

I am surrounded by AMAZINGLY talented ladies on the Studio Calico team, and we all came together to create this unique, fun, inspiring book for YOU! Pick yours up soon for it to arrive in time to wrap and sneak under your tree! 

I can't wait to see what you think of Blue Note, It is amazing. Studio Calico continues to bring new and innovative products to their customers and they have done it again!! 

xox