I'm Baaaaaack...

Yes, the month of January is almost over, and this is my first blog post for 2015! Ahhh, feels pretty good to attempt normalcy. The last part of 2014 was just a little too tumultuous for me. But, I'm hoping to get back into the creative swing of things soon!

So, my first two steps in the new wave of creative things are: (1) scrap a few layouts and (2) get back to writing on this blog semi-regularly, i.e. at least once a week, if not more! And this week, I've done both. Yay me!

I actually created a digiscrap page this evening, partly inspired by Jennifer Wilson, aka the Simple Scrapper. I happened to read one of her weekly emails today and noticed that she had a sketch on her blog. Well, being that I have been mojo-less for months, one of the best things to help jumpstart my creating is a sketch. When I saw the sketch, I was inspired - what a feeling! So, after finally breaking away from my work computer just after 6 pm, dinner, playing a few rounds of the match game with the little one, and bath time, I finally had time to sit down and play with the sketch. 

It was so FUN!

I created a page in less than an hour, despite having to sort through photos that would work and deciding what embellishments to use. Even better, I LOVE the page - something that doesn't always happen in such a short time frame. Boy, there really is something to keeping the design simple! And now for show time...

Little Things, Big Memories by cyranoscrap

CREDITS:

Kit: Little Things (Two More Days)

Fonts: Traveling Typewriter (title and journaling); PW01 Script (date)

Template: January 2015 Sketch (Jennifer S. Wilson - Simple Scrapper)

I'm pretty darn excited about this page, mainly because it's one more page I can put in our album, and well...I SCRAPPED, LOL!

Here's the kit, Little Things from Two More Days, that I used to create it the layout:

Courtesy of Two More Days

Right now, this kit is on sale at Scrap Stacks, where Two More Days is guesting.

All right, that's it from me for now. I still have a little more creating time, so I should put it to good use. ;)

Validation

Crafty Button Design and Courtney's Designs have a new collab out this week sure to please all the art journalers! Validation, a huge art journaling collection about the power of YOU.

Courtesy of Crafty Button Design

This special Validation collaboration bundle is only being offered through Thursday, Sept. 25th. After that, you will only be able to purchase the pieces separately through each designer's store. Right now, the bundle is priced at 40% off - a great steal for 24 12x12 papers, 18 8.5x11 journal papers, 26 stamps, 12 overlays/transfers, 22 word art pieces, and over 75 elements!

Also on sale and new to the CBD shop at Scrapbook Graphics are Home and Queen Bee, the collab with Krystal Hartley!

Courtesy of Crafty Button Design

Courtesy of Crafty Button Design

Were you looking for some creative inspiration from the CBD team featuring the Validation collection? Here you go...

by Karine for Crafty Button Design

by Li Li for Crafty Button Design

by Chantal for Crafty Button Design

The team always surprises me with what they create! So be sure to grab the Validation collab before Thursday, Sept. 25th to get the best deal!

Lazuli

I am a big fan of the color blue, especially cobalt and rich shades, like navy. Lazuli, the newest release from Blue Flower Art, grabbed my attention with its delicate patterns and flowing stitches - all in shades of lapis lazuli (another shade of blue).

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Here's a little inspiration, courtesy of the Blue Flower Art girls:

by Sylvie

by Magalie

by Sophie

Grab your Lazuli for 20% off through Sunday!