Nadia's Beautiful Mess

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Bath Layout

Hi Scrappers! Boy oh boy, creating layouts is becoming very addicting! I'm finding such joy in scrapping now that there is a purpose. Dont get me wrong, I've always enjoyed paper crafting, but there's something about being able to create memories with these layouts that gives me comfort when I'm spending such amounts of time on them.

For this layout, I decided to focus on Sofia's first bath! Her first bath was at the hospital by one of the nurses. It was very difficult for me to get involved since I had a c-section. I was still in a great deal of pain at the time so I videotaped from my bed while my hubby watched and took photos. My mom, sister and two nieces were there too. The nurse involved my nieces which I think they loved!

Supplies:
Cricut CTMH Artiste cartridge (for the large white cloud)
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge
Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge

A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames and {die}alogue Bubbles die set

A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Baby Fotos stamp set

Tulip Beads in a Bottle - Blue Pearl
Divine Twine

Thanks for visiting!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Day of School Layout

Hello Scrappers! Today I am sharing a First Day of School scrapbook layout. The more time I invest in scrapbooking, the more I am getting the hang of it. Although I am getting ahead of myself by creating my daughter a First Day of School page, it is the theme this week over at A Jillian Vance Design, and I know that when the time comes, I will be so grateful that it is ready to go. All I have to do is add photos and some journaling! This layout took me FOREVER to do! I did a lot of embellishing and faux stitching. Hope you enjoy, let me know what you think!

A look at the details up close:

Supplies:

Cricut Lite Recess cartridge

(schoolhouse cut at 4 1/2, crayons cut at 2, glue cut at 4, word school cut at 4)

Cricut CTMH Artiste cartridge (pg.66, Accent 4 "fit to page" feature)

Clear plastic (I use my cartridge clam shells) for the school windows to create a "faux"

glass window effect

Recollections Printed Cardstock "Back to School"

Jute Twine

Black Satin Ribbon and Yellow Ruler Ribbon

Stampin Up 1 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon

Celebrate It 360 Chalkboard Ribbon

Ranger Stickles in Gold

Creatology Harvest Buttons "Raking Leaves"

Martha Stewart Glitter Glue "Verdalite"

{die}velop Foto Frames & {die}alogue Bubbles die set

{die}namic Duo die set

Perfect Day stamp set

Hello My Name Is...stamp set

Notebook Background stamp set (for the cute paper clip stamp)

Totally Titles stamp set

And for more Back to School themed ideas, head on over to the A Jillian Vance Design Team's Blog.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Tooth Layout

Hello Friends! Hope you all are doing well. I decided that I better start putting together some scrapbook pages for Sofia to document all her important life milestones. This is my very first scrapbook page! I've decided to share all the scrapbook pages that I make her and create a series called "Sofia's Scrapbook". I've showcased a bunch of A Jillian Vance Design products on this page too. To check out more inspiration using AJVD products, click here.

Supplies:
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge (Baby cut at 5" and phrase cut at 6")
Cricut Imagine Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge (for the patterned paper)
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames & {die}alogue Bubbles Die Set
A Jillian Vance Design Foto Frames stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Baby Fotos stamp set
Martha Stewart Glitter - Kunzite
Stampin Up Ink in Chocolate Chip
Trendy Twine - Chocolate Cupcake

While I think this page isn't too bad, I feel like there is room for improvement, like something is missing, but not sure where. What blogs do you go to for scrapbook sketches and inspiration?

Thanks for looking!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Zipper Die!

Hello Friends! Today I'm featuring The Inspirational Zipper stamp set and my favourite A Jillian Vance Design Die, The Zipper {die}vice die! This stamp set came at such an appropriate time for me, I really needed to send a card out like this to a few different people!

Look at how cool this die is! It has perforated edges so that you can tear it open!

Torn up and voila! A message on the inside :)

Supplies:

A Jillian Vance Design The Inspirational Zipper stamp set

A Jillian Vance Design The Zipper {die}vice Die

A Jillian Vance Design {die}vine Cross Combo Die Set

Cricut New Testament cartridge (for the pink cross)

DCWV Street Lace Box of Cards

Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black

To see more posts like this and to check out Zipper Die videos, go to www.ajillianvancedesign.blogspot.com

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Gingerbread Love!

Hello Friends! We were given a two week summer break from AJVD so I've been enjoying my time off with my daughter and husband and we've been swimming and enjoying the weather! Now it's back to working with the stamps that I love. It's Christmas in July and we are celebrating at A Jillian Vance Design by sharing Christmas card creations all week long! I'm using one of my favourite AJVD Christmas stamp sets, "Baking Treats"since right away gingerbread came to mind :) For Christmas card creations and 3D projects which will be showcased next week, visit the Design Team Blog!

Here's a shot of my Gingerbread in "action" trying to run away from the card, but he can't since he's on an Action Wobble...lol!

Supplies:

A Jillian Vance Design Christmas Baking Treats stamp set

DCWV 'Tis The Season paper stack

Cricut Gingerbread seasonal cartridge

Action Wobbles

Buttons (from my stash)

Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Happy Holidays everyone! As some of you may have figured out by now, I'm Canadian! And even though this weeks theme for the designers at AJVD was red, white and blue, I'm being a rebel and sticking to red and white, the colours of Canada's flag, to show my Canadian pride! I made a sign to hang in the house or on the front door. Here's to wishing you all a safe and happy Fourth of July and Happy Canada Day to any Canadian followers!