Back to the Land of Color!

I'm back in my studio and busy as can be.  We had just started on the Subtles Collection when our baby came early and then I took time out for my grandsons...so... let's continue by revisiting Baja Breeze that I'd previously posted.

CREATIVE COMBINATION:  Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze and Basic Gray

SWEET SET:  Baja Breeze, More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler.

Close-up of detail.

DYNAMIC DUO:  Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy

Close-up of detail.  The Not Quite Navy isn't showing up quite as dark as it is IRL, but still looks great.

Now, you may be thinking that these cards look familiar, but not quite the same.  You're right!  I designed them on My Digital Studio.  Then, I printed them off, trimmed them, added some additional embellishments and attached them to a card base.  This is called making a hybrid project -- part digital and part real life details that you can touch.  Believe it or not, on the last photo here, the buttons that look so real are actually part of the digital work.  I pierced holes in them and tied on white thread before attaching to the card base.  I added pearls to the scalloped layer, as well as using pearls on several of the other projects.  (The second card does have a real button.)

A Sidetrip for Fun and Family

Sometimes, you have to take a break from stamping and scrapbooking - not because you don't love it passionately, but because you get to enjoy time with special loved ones.  I had the pleasure of keeping my youngest grandson for about a week and a half and we had fun absolutely every minute!  He climbed trees, collected sticks (for his 'collection'), played with toy soldiers and dinosaurs, peeked at bird nests with tiny white eggs inside and we made cupcakes.  Having Aaron follow me around the house and the yard is like having a bit of sunshine with you nonstop.  He is such a sweet and happy child.  When he's older, we can do more stamping together.  For now, it's stamp the cute little bench (from 'Have a Seat') about 20 times and then he's off to play.  We also hit a new record for us.  We built a castle using every Mega Block we had -- and they all connected. This week, I'm back in my studio and will be stamping up a storm.  I had a workshop AND a class yesterday, so now I'm ready to stamp like crazy and then I'll have more goodies to post.  Stay tuned!

Decor Elements on my Toy Box

Aaron decided to remove all the toys from my toy box today and climb into it to play.  This reminded me that I hadn't posted how I used Decor Elements to decorate the front of the box.  A cool thing about Decor Elements is that most people ask if I painted it on there.

Peek!
The Decor Elements don't show up too well in the photo, but it's the 'So many toys. So little time.'  I used the chocolate because I just wanted a subtle effect with it.
I am enjoying some Nanna time with Aaron this week, so I may be posting my Color Coach projects on a daily basis.  They'll be here soon.  I promise.