Bella Creationz New Kit Release Day #5

Day #5 of Bella Creationz Kit showcasing the new "Hello Summer" stamp set.

We all love the colors. Aqua and that pop of red is so awesome together. We know alot of you love these colors so I know this kit is going to be loved. There is LIMITED quantities of these kits so you should head over and grab one before they are sold out.

Now Ruthie is showcasing her card using the kit today and you can visit her blog for more details.

Don't forget we have a color challenge going on all month long showcasing Firecracker twine and the colors above. Click here to go to see all the details! We hope you decide to join us!

Bella Creationz New Kit Release Day #1

Bella Creationz has came out with another great combo!! Bella Creationz has a new kit you can use for Project life, Scrapbook layout or cards. It is showcasing the new "Hello Summer" stamp set.

We all love the colors. Aqua and that pop of red is so awesome together. We know alot of you love these colors so I know this kit is going to be loved. There is LIMITED quantities of these kits so you should head over and grab one before they are sold out.

Now Julie is showcasing her card using the kit today and you can visit her blog for more details.

Don't forget we have a color challenge going on all month long showcasing Firecracker twine and the colors above. Click here to go to see all the details! We hope you decide to join us!

June Color Challenge - Red, White, & Aqua

 

Can you believe we are in June already?  

Where does the time seem to go these days?

Seems like my kiddos just started school and now summer vacation is just

around the corner (5 days to be exact, but whose counting?).

I am happy that there will be no alarms going off

in the early morning hours for my high schooler  to get to school by 7am and no more "projects" for my kindergartener (actually me) to do.  I look forward to taking them to the zoo, beach, pool and just spending time with them. Oh wait....they both have "summer homework and volunteering requirements".  Really?  Don't the kids do enough during the school year.  Let the kids be kids for the few months of summer.  We will make the most of it and get it all out of the way in the beginning of June so we can enjoy the rest of the summer.   I am NOT looking forward to the bickering between siblings (that includes my 21 month old) and the "I'm bored" being said a gazillion times.  No matter how much I keep them busy it seems it's never enough!  Before you know it, I will have the countdown to the First Day of School on my mind, LOL!  

We are thrilled to have another challenge month.  

This months is a super FUN Color Challenge.

The oh so talented team has created some amazing projects to inspire throughout the month.  Check back daily to get inspired by what you can make with these fun colors.

The girls start posting their new projects daily throughout the month starting tomorrow, but here are a few oldie but goodies to start inspiring what you could make for the challenge.

 Nautical card made for Timeless Twine blog

by previous Twine-ista, Amy Kolling

Here are the challenge rules:

Your "Linked" post MUST have above "challenge graphic" and linked back to this Challenge Post.  Project MUST be new.

Theme:  "Color Challenge" - Make a project using the theme

Colors:  Red, White and Aqua

Shapes: Any

Embellishments:  Timeless Twine of course =D  

(If you haven't had a chance to purchase Timeless Twine yet, you may substitute with embroidery floss, hemp, yarn, etc.) Off brand bakers twine will NOT be accepted.

You can purchase Timeless Twine here.

Need just a lil' bit of twine, you can

get 10 yd bundles here.

Or 5 yd bundles here.

Winner will receive:

1 Spool of Timeless Twine

 (in stock colors only, excludes Christmas and Halloween)

And (1) one 

June Mini Embellishment Kit 

by Bella Creationz:

An InLinkz Link-up

★{Peppermint Sticks & Sparkling Spun Sugar}★

When I was little, my Auntie Catherine and Uncle Jim gave me one of the best gifts I ever received...The Nutcracker Suite album. Not only was it The Nutcracker Suite, it was a dual fold album with a centerfold of magical enchantment. I was instantly transported. I also received a Nutcracker book from Auntie Catherine and Uncle Jim, the year was 1981. This book is one of my very favorites because of the illustrations. 

The funny thing is....I don't know that Auntie understands the impact this gift has had...each year much to my parents simultaneous delight and dismay...I performed the entire Nutcracker Suite in front of our fireplace hearth. I danced my wee heart out from the start of the overture to the final waltz. My Mom clapped with gusto in all the right places and my Dad doing his best to stay awake, they were amazingly wonderful parents. ❤

I was listening to The Nutcracker Suite today as I do every year, my creations today are a reflection of that. 

Here's a close up of some of the details: 

I used Cherry Red and Natural White - these and other groovy things can be found over at Bella Creationz!

Have a sweet Tuesday friends. Enjoy the magic of the season. ❤ 

*{Finding Joy}*

"It's that time of year...where the world falls in love,

Every song you hear seems to say,

Merry Christmas

May your New Year dreams come true...."

Mr. Sinatra this may be true for some of us...but others are trying to run in the other direction. I am one of those gooey eyed dreamers who is already seeing snowflake bokeh everywhere. I like to think that it's contagious and I can bring you to the dark side...but I know this simply isn't true. 

However, don't focus on all of those lists, obligations, "to-do's", etc. Don't let them creep in and bring you down, instead look for the kind smiles, listen for the giggles of the little ones, the magic around every corner...if you're looking of course. Your time and smiles are more of a gift than anything else. People get so caught up in making this "the perfect time"...but you have to remember that perfection comes in times of imperfection..and sometimes mistakes, like the ruined cookie batter that becomes rolled cookie balls that you keep in the refrigerator...make perfection out of the imperfection and enjoy this year! That's my challenge to you this holiday season. ❤

I used Strawberry Cupcake for this card. It was the perfect punch of color! 

Remember CHOOSE JOY and have a great Tuesday!