Best Convention Site Studio J Layout

Here is the second layout from my recent work with Studio J. This year's convention site is Dallas, Texas. I'm not sure that can compete with last year. Disneyland was the best convention site!

I stayed true to the layout direction with this one.The scallop border is actually the same circle sticker used on the dark blue cardstock piece. You crop the circle then it's a simple copy and paste along the page to create the border. I thought that was a cool technique!

Rainforest Cafe Studio J Layout

For the last week I've been working on some scrapbooking with Studio J, Close To My Heart's digital online scrapbooking program. As part of our Convention registration we got a 5 pack  and directions to complete the layouts. Since I'm getting ready to go to Convention in another 22 days I thought it's about time to scrapbook last year's pictures!

I just noticed an oops on this layout. I created the green striped ribbon by creating two text boxes overlapping. The first one had Topiary paper as the background and a space bar for no text. The second box was a bit bigger and I chose no background paper. I placed the box on top of the green and filled it with forward slashes in Colonial White. It seems on the left page I got carried away with the slashes! When I get the layout I'll add something to cover it, maybe a rainforest animal cut from the Cricut.

A Father's Day Card

I found this Father's Day card in my stash. I remember making it for a card class years ago. The paper and stamps are retired Close To My Heart products. What I really like is the envelope for the sentiment and the circle shaped tag. The directions for folding the envelope came from a book, Journal of Paper Engineering. I recently came across this book on my shelves and am eager to try another technique.

FSS Design Team Showcase & Giveaway

Check out the Design Team Showcase at the Fred She Said Blog today. This is my project using the Dragonfly Flower Doodledallion Set. I recently gave this card and journal to a dear friend who had been under a lot of stress.

Recipe:
Dragonfly Flower Doodledallion Set (Fred She Said)
Cotton Candy Cardstock (Close To My Heart)
Dotty for you Paper Pack (retired Close To My Heart)
My Creation Journal (retired Close To My Heart)
4 My Friend Stamp Set (Close To My Heart)
Prisma Glitter (Close To My Heart)
Rhinestone Brads (Stampin Up)
Black Pen for Stitching (Copic Multiliner)

Fred She Said is giving away a $25 GC to their store to a random blog commenter :) Please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. ONE random winner will be chosen from one random DT Showcase blog post. Please make only one comment per DT post and please include your name. For a listing of DT Showcase participants, please go to the Fred She Said Blog. Commenting on all DT Showcase posts is not a requirement but increases your chances of winning:) Please comment by Friday June 22. The winner's name will be posted on the Fred She Said Blog June 23rd. Good luck!

Quick Thinking of You Cards

There are three people that have my thoughts and prayers with them today. I wanted to let them know. I quickly made these cards this afternoon so I can get them in the mail tomorrow. I haven't bought a card in awhile but I overheard someone recently saying they spend $5 on a greeting card! For that price you can by a digital image like the Corner Rose at Fred She Said and use it again and again on cards.

Recipe
Kraft Die -Cut Cards and Envelopes (Close To My Heart) *scallop piece was cut off
Colonial White Textured Paper (Retired Close To My Heart)
Colored Cardstock: Dutch Blue, Taffy, Amethyst (Close To My Heart)
Corner Rose Digital Image (Fred She Said)
Durables Square Studs (Close To My Heart)