JODI's JULY REVEAL!

I was so super excited when my kit finally came, I literally stayed up all night to play! This kit is so FUN and so BRIGHT... the hardest part was finally picking which photos to use, because I had so MANY that would go with this kit! This kit is so easy to work with, BASIC GREY ROCKS! So here is my first layout:

1,2,3 come riding with me

I used a BIG photo for this one, because bike riding is my son's life right now... I think he would ride all day... and he's only 2 1/2! I cut out the 1,2,3 from the c.i. die cut sheet to add it to the title!

I (heart) my water baby


This was a LO of my son Josh when he was 4 months old "hanging out" in a water park! He loved this ... and so did I since I was hands free! You will notice in your kits a small swatch of fabric! I LOVED this! I use fabric a lot on my LO's... so I couldn't resist to add it to this one! I used my cuttlebug to cut out the big red heart in the title, as well as a little heart for the journalling spot at the bottom! I created a fun edge with the add on ribbon, and punched out circle for the top and bottom! I did some paper rolling (into the wee hours of the night...hehehe) to complete the frame around the photo!

Perfect in every way


This is a Lo of my daughter learning to climb the monkey bars at the park! In my journalling I talked about how no matter what she does, she always does things the "Jordan way"... and it is just perfect! I cut up the spinner card, to get more milage out of it, and I used the sweet, silly, and smart to describe my daughter. I also took the arrow for the spinner card and attached it to my layout to bring attention to the title!

Stay tuned later this month too, as I am going to be doing a fun MAKE & TAKE for you to try using the kit too!

Anna's July Kit Reveal

Hello fellow SOers! I was so excited when I got my kit because it is FULL of Basic Grey & my heart melts when I am surrounded by their stuff (seriously!). I LOVE this kit! It's is great for both boy & girl LO's, so get one & get scrappin'!!

My little Tatum is such a poser for the camera & I was saving these pics for just the right paper. When I saw this soft green, yellow & cream sheet in the kit I knew it was perfect for this LO. I layered the bird on pink paper, added a small blue brad (from the kit) for the eye & turned a heart sticker (also from the kit) sideways for the wing.



It gets so hot this time of year - too hot to even go to the park! I guess that's really the only thing about living in AZ that I don't like - the heat. But we got lucky because it was cooler than usual in June so we went to the park & I snapped a few shots. My kids love the park. Lately, I've been trying to scrap things they like to do or places they like to go.

I LOVE the bright colors on this paper!! And I thought it would be fun to shape up this LO & make it a circle to compliment the funky shape of the patterned paper. Did I mention that I LOVE this kit?!


Since it's SO hot here, we spend most of our time indoors. My kiddos love to play board games. These Basic Grey papers were perfect for this LO. I traced the arrow from a used sheet of Scenic Route arrows I have in my stash and randomly placed some circles (cut out from the same sheet of patterned paper) up the opposite side. Too fun!

I can't wait to see what everyone does with the kit! Be sure to check out the SO gallery for more inspiration :)

Abbie's July Reveal

Good morning everyone!!

July's kit is SO bright and fun and JAM PACKED!!! I completely these two layouts and project, AND an additional page that I will be showing with my monthly challenge:D

My youngest turns 1 in a couple of weeks and I thought it would fun to use the spinner card to make this page about ALL the ups and downs of life with a newborn baby:D I decided to cut my spinner card into a circle;D
And when I saw all the bright and bold colors of this kit I immediately thought of this title. I guess because of the "dynamic" part. :D
And lastly, like I told you, my son turns one in a couple of weeks and I wanted to make him a birthday hat to wear in some pictures I am going to take of him for his invite. I love how this turned out.
Well, that's it!! I hope you all have a great day and make sure to snag up the July kit if you haven't yet;D

GD Stacey's July Kit Reveal!

Stacey did an awesome creating Lo's with July's Basic Grey kit. Here are her LO's:

Lindsay's July Kit Reveals

I am so excited to share my LOs from the July Lime Rickey Kit! This kit was amazing to work with - so many bright and cheery colors!

Every two or three months I try to document the little things that make me love each child. This page focuses on what I am loving about Patrick these days and the resons I am so lucky to have him in my life:

Michael has a smile that lights up any room! The bright colors in these patterned papers were perfect for a LO about his contagious grin:

We recently got the kids their first swingset and they love it! Patrick was allowed to choose an accessory for the treehouse and he chose a telescope. I knew exactly what to do with this bird paper when I saw the kit!

My little Avery LOVES the water and has no fear! She dumps it on her head and squeals with glee! I just HAD to document her in action!

I have more to come (this kit is PACKED with goodies)! I can't wait to see what you do with the kit! TFL!

GDT Stacey Hansen

Our Guest Designer for the month of July is Stacey Hansen. Here is a little bit about her.

1. I have been scrapping for 15 years. Yes it is true I started at 18!

2. My 3 favorite manufacturers are: Sassafrass Lass, October Afternoon, and Jenni Bowlin

3. The 3 items I tend to use on all my pages are in no particular order ( I wouldn't want to offend an embellishment here) BLING, Ink, and some type of metal.

4. My main scrappy subjects are near and dear to my heart. They are my 6 kids and my amazing husband.

5. Usually my inspiration comes from songs. A lyric here a title there. I just see my life through music. That is where most of my titles and journaling are inspired from.

6. If I only was allowed to scrap with 4 items for the rest of my life I am not sure if I could do it. But here is what I would choose first patterned paper, bling, chipboard, and paint.

7. I don't typically snack while scrapping though smudged chocolate could pass of as distressing ink. I usually drink Iced Tea while scrapping. Cool, refreshing and caffeinated.

8. DO you have background noise going on while you scrap? If so, what?

9. My favorite part of SO is that I jumped right in and I felt like I fit. It is so nice to be in a place where everyone is supportive and encouraging a common obsession ( I mean craft yes I meant to say craft).

Here is her take on Lindsays Sketch Below:

July's Sketch!

Can you believe July is already here?!? Time flies!

I love to scrap all year, but find it most difficult in the summer - I am always being lured outside by the sunny weather, fresh cut grass, or giggles of my kids! If you're anything like me, you'll take all of the help you can get this time of year! Here is my sketch for you for this month. Interpret it anyway you like!

And here is my LO based on the sketch! I thought I'd share a little about myself since I am still fairly new here!

I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!