Focus on Wood project by Daniela Dobson

Bon Voyage Card by Daniela Dobson

Supplies:

Kate & Co. Oxford Lane Handsome Pattern Paper by My Mind's Eye

Hipster Snippets by Basic Grey

Travel Wood Icons in a Box Embellishments by Prima

Atlantic Glittered Star Stickers by Studio Calico

Ali Edwards Handwritten Alphabet Medium Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday

Noted Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday

The Pier Carousel Pattern Paper by Crate Paper

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Focus on Wood project by Sherry Wright

Wedding Canvas by Sherry Wright

Supplies:

Stretched 8x8 Natural Canvas by Canvas Corp
On This Day Mr. & Mrs. paper by Kaisercraft
On This Day Die cuts by Kaisercraft
Ornamental Wood Border by Kaisercraft
Woodgrain washi tape by Glitz Designs
Songbird Flower Vine by Prima
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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July Sketch Challenge by Melissa Phillips

Hello Card by Melissa Phillips
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Yours Truly Layered Cardstock Stickers by Glitz Design
Cottage Farms Paper Goods Die Cuts by Pink Paislee
Lakeside Tags by Pebbles Inc.
Find Your Wings and Fly Sky's the Limit Decorative Buttons by My Mind's Eye
Find Your Wings and Fly Up & Away Chipboard Elements by My Mind's Eye
DIY Shop Found Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
The Sweetest Thing Honey Simply Lovely Doily Paper by My Mind's Eye
Pewter Pearls by Melissa Frances
Vintage Finds Faceted Rhinestones by Teresa Collins
Vintage Antique Trinket Pins by Maya Road
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July Sketch Challenge by Hilary Kanwischer

Summer Card by Hilary Kanwischer
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Cottage Farms 12x12 Paper Pack by Pink Paislee
Cottage Farms Paper Goods Die Cuts by Pink Paislee
Cottage Farms Burlap Flowers by Pink Paislee
Lakeside Wood Veneer Shapes by Pebbles Inc.
Black Denim Ribbon by May Arts   
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July Sketch Challenge by Sherry Wright

Choose Happiness Card by Sherry Wright
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Uncharted Waters Bits & Pieces paper
Studio Calico wood shapes
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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July Sketch Challenge by Lisa Dorsey

You & Me Card by Lisa Dorsey
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Neighborhood Chores Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
For The Record 2 Documented Chevrons Paper by Echo Park
Everyday Eclectic Element Stickers by Echo Park
Pinwheel Flip Flops Paper by Lily Bee Design
Sweet Notes Mini Bags by Webster's Pages
Uncharted Waters Happiness Washi Tape by Glitz Design
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July Sketch Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley

Laugh Card by Anabelle O'Malley
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Summer Stories Card Pattern Paper by Teresa Collins
Summer Stories Chipboard Buttons by Teresa Collins
Atlantic Glittered Star Stickers by Studio Calico
Divine Mini Rose Stems Flowers by Prima
Summer Stories 12x12 Die-Cut Accessories Sheet by Teresa Collins
Snippets Sweet Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Atlantic Glittered Star Stickers by Studio Calico
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July Sketch Challenge by Jill Cornell

Hello Sweet Girl Card by Jill Cornell
*see this month's sketch on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Mayberry Shady Lane Paper by American Crafts
Mayberry Sweet Splash Paper by American Crafts
Mayberry Berry Blossom Paper by American Crafts
Mayberry Cherry Cola Tiny Puffy Stickers by American Crafts
Mayberry Berry Punch Cardstock Stickers by American Crafts
Mayberry Lemon Fizz Chipboard Stickers by American Crafts
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July Sketch Challenge by Daniela Dobson

Be Kind Card by Daniela Dobson
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Hipster Snippets by Basic Grey

Hipster Title Stickers by Basic Grey

Hipster Vellum Tape Stickers by Basic Grey

He Said She Said Enamel Dots by Teresa Collins

Color Magic Bronzer Color Shine by Heidi Swapp

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July Color Challenge by Jill Cornell

Yummy Marshmellows Layout by Jill Cornell
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Lakeside Canoe Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Summer Camp Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Road Signs Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Camp Songs Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Quilt Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Postcards Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Accent & Phrase Stickers by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Chalkboard Stickers by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Chipboard Shapes by Pebbles Inc.
Lakeside Tags by Pebbles Inc.
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July Color Challenge by Melissa Phillips

Hello Darling Card by Melissa Phillips
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Citrus Squeeze Berry Blast Paper by Webster's Pages
Citrus Squeeze Fruit Smoothie Paper by Webster's Pages
Travel Girl Stamp Book Paper by October Afternoon
Mint Julep Printed Chipboard Shapes by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Die-Cuts and Transparencies by Basic Grey
Yours Truly Layered Cardstock Stickers by Glitz Design
Find Your Wings and Fly Sky's The Limit Decorative Buttons by My Mind's Eye
Cottage Farms Paper Goods Die Cuts by Pink Paislee
Blue Denim Ribbon by May Arts
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July Color Challenge by Hilary Kanwischer

Summer Fun Card by Hilary Kanwischer
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

The Pier Stand Outs Stickers by Crate Paper
The Pier Sunscreen Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Thickers by American Crafts 
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July Color Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley

Greetings Card by Anabelle O'Malley
*see this months color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Little Boy Blue 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper
Acorn Avenue 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper
Atlantic 6x6 Paper Pad by Studio Calico
Summer Stories Filigree Pattern Paper by Teresa Collins
Summer Stories Enamel Dots by Teresa Collins
Atlantic Glittered Star Stickers by Studio Calico
Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Bright Bauble Paper by American Crafts
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July Color Challenge by Lisa Dorsey

Florida Fun Layout by Lisa Dorsey
*see this months color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Knee Highs & Bow Ties Dodge Ball Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Kissing Tag Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Jump Rope Paper by Basic Grey
Pretty Party Party Guest Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Neighborhood Chores Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
For The Record 2 Documented Chevrons Paper by Echo Park
Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Autumn Avenue Paper by American Crafts
Modern Mercantile Novelties Pattern Paper by Jenni Bowlin
Here & Now Alpha Stickers by Echo Park
Summer Stories 12x12 Die-Cut Accessories Sheet by Teresa Collins
Everyday Eclectic Element Stickers by Echo Park
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Bow Ties Mixed Brads by Basic Grey
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July Color Challenge by Sherry Wright

Good Day Sunshine Card by Sherry Wright
*see this months color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

The Pier Carousel paper by Crate Paper
The Pier Summertime Cut Outs paper by Crate Paper
On Trend chipboard by Crate Paper
Doilies by Bo Bunny
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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July Color Challenge by Daniela Dobson

You Bring Me Joy Card by Daniela Dobson
*see this months color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Here & Now 3x4 Cards Paper by Echo Park

Here & Now Rainbow Chevrons Paper by Echo Park

Color Magic Bronzer Color Shine by Heidi Swapp

Color Magic Mustard Color Shine by Heidi Swapp

Arco Iris Collection Flowers by Prima

Blue Jean Doodle Twine by Doodlebug Design

Ali Edwards Studio AE July 2013 Label Maker Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday

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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Melissa Phillips

Friends Forever Card by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Mint Julep 6x6 Paper Pad by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Snippets by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Printed Chipboard Shapes by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Stitched Brads by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Die Cuts and Transparencies by Basic Grey
Porcelain Rose Rub-on Transfers by Kaisercraft

Instructions:

1.  Create card base from cream cardstock and round right corners.

2.  Cover front of card with coordinating paper in 2 different colors and patterns.  Round right corners before adhering.

3.  Cut Snippet from booklet and trim to fit across front of card.

4.  Adhere die cut tag behind snippet and then adhere to card.

5.  Attach chipboard flowers to lower portion of card, overlapping snippet a big.

6.  Layer chipboard ticket stub over chipboard flowers and embellish with a fabric brad and die cut tag.

7.  Embellish top left corner of snippet with die cut pennant and banner.

8.  Apply rub-on sentiment to snippet to finish.
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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Hilary Kanwischer

Oh Yeah, You & Me....Radical Card by Hilary Kanwischer

Supplies:

Hipster Swell Paper by Basic Grey
Hipster Fab Paper by Basic Grey
Hipster Radical Paper by Basic Grey
Hipster Hip Paper by Basic Grey
Hipster Wood Veneer Die Cuts by Basic Grey
Knock Outs Simple Scallop Border Punch by American Crafts
White Textured Cardstock by American Crafts     

Instructions:

1.  Cut, score and fold cardstock to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch vertical standing card, then set aside
2.  Scallop edge some white cardstock, then cut pattern paper same size as scored card, then several pattern papers in various sizes, ink the edges if you'd like then adhere scalloped cardstock underneath the pattern papers, then machine stitch all the papers together.
3.  Add banner chipboard across the top, sentiment chipboard pieces along the left side, then lightly glue the   "Radical" wooden sentiment and adhere it to the bottom of the card.
4.  To finish, adhere chipboard "glasses" to the card front as shown using small 3D foam squares.
5.  Adhere the entire card front to the scored card using 3D glue dots.
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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Anabelle O'Malley

Project Life Pages by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Knee Highs & Bow Ties Jump Rope Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Ring Pop Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Hopscotch Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Printed Chipboard Shapes by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Knee Highs Chipboard Buttons by Basic Grey
Sweet Notes Sweet Sentiments Paper by Webster's Pages
Sweet Notes Alpha & Tag Stickers by Webster's Pages
Bumblebee Mini Jewels by Doodlebug Design Inc.
SNAP Orange Kraft Binder by Simple Stories
Party Day Thickers Printed Chipboard Letter Stickers by Crate Paper
Seen & Noted Roller Date Stamp by Pebbles Inc
Double Chevron Washi Paper Tape by Jenni Bowlin
Serendipity Instaframes by Heidi Swapp

Instructions:

1. Cut (4) 4 by 6 and (4) 3 by 4 cards from patterned paper. Round edges.
2. Adhere paper and letter stickers to spell 'Summer 2013' to first card. Add chipboard and embellish with gems.
3. Die cut 'Captured' camer and adhere to card. Add chipboard.
4. Adhere largest chipboard circle to a 4 by 6 card. In the center add letters to spell 'Week One. Add large flower and butterfly chipboard. Stamp date stamp for the week.
5. Add photo to frame and adhere to next card with washi tape. Adhere cardstock stickers. Journal alongside of the card.
6. For the smaller cards- add photos and journaling.
7. Place all cards into the page protectors.
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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Jill Cornell

Grandpa is Loved Layout by Jill Cornell

Supplies:

Mint Julep Bonnie Paper by Basic Grey

Mint Julep Naomi Paper by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Element Stickers by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Title Stickers by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Mini Envelopes by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Mixed Brads by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Stitched Brads by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Metal Flair Stickers by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Die Cuts and Transparencies by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Fabric Tape by Basic Grey
Mint Julep Woven Labels by Basic Grey

Instructions:

1) Place brown polka dot fabric tape on top of layout.

2) Cut patterned paper to 3" strip and adhere to top of layout. Embellish with green and pink border stickers.

3) Adhere photo to vellum and to open envelope. Wrap with twine and tie in bow. Adhere to layout.

4) Embellish top left corner of photo with transparency, woven label and fabric brad.

5) Embellish right bottom corner of photo with die-cut slide frame, patterned paper, and flair sticker along with "sweet" sticker and flower brad.

6) Add alphabet sticker title and journaling.

7) Embellish bottom of layout with patterned paper strip, two arrow stickers, woven label and brad.

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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Lisa Dorsey

Rangers Camp Layout by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Knee Highs & Bow Ties Jump Rope Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Capture the Flag Paper by Basic Grey
Konnichiwa Nice to Meet You Paper by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Kissing Tag Paper by Basic Grey
Urban Prairie Alphabet Stickers by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Printed Chipboard Shapes by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Bow Ties Mixed Brads by Basic Grey
Knee Highs & Bow Ties Bow Ties Flags by Basic Grey
Pinwheel Letter Cardstock Stickers by Lily Bee Design
Snippets Die Cut Frames by Studio Calico
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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Daniela Dobson

Fabulous Layout by Daniela Dobson

Supplies:

Hipster Vellum Tape Stickers by Basic Grey

Hipster Snippets by Basic Grey

Hipster Title Stickers by Basic Grey

Knee Highs & Bow Ties Tether Ball Paper by Basic Grey

Knee Highs & Bow Ties Bow Ties Title Stickers by Basic Grey

Atlantic Glittered Star Stickers by Studio Calico

He Said She Said Enamel Dots by Teresa Collins

Color Magic Georgia Peach Color Shine by Heidi Swapp

Color Magic Mustard Color Shine by Heidi Swapp

Ali Edwards Incredible Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of patterned paper and adhere it to the top of white cardstock.

2. Adhere a photo on a journaling note and adhere to the page.

3. Cut a bottom of a journaling card and adhere to the right of the photo.

4. Add various stickers, journaling card and vellum tape.

5. Stamp “fabulous” and “you are” on white cardstock and cut out. Adhere to the page. Stamp two arrows under “fabulous”. Stamp triangle arrows to the left of the photo, and on one of the journaling cards.

6. Using a star template (handmade), spray color shine on the bottom of the layout. Add color shine splatters.

7. Adhere stars and enamel dots.

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