height of summer

height of summer, what's that you ask? photo(s) that depicts the best thing about your summer and it's the current dareness- dare 182! I love photos (would love to see your photos) and yes I chose a food picture because we  had a lot of awesome food this summer, nom nom! this photo was taken in oakland,ca at peet's coffee  (great coffee and as your can see carbs too).
My mom and I would go there every morning for our coffee while we were there- good memories :) photos and memories are one in the same...
xo

huzzah-survived

First, THANK YOU for everyone's concern via twitter and FB, we made it safely thru Hurricane Irene. It was an intense storm to say the least and I know we made it thru lightly compared to ones closer to the coast and poor New England, my prayers go out to everyone...such a vast amount of devastation.

I am sharing my Halloween mini that I made with the thespian add on that came out with September's glee club. I love the papers in this addon, could easily be used with fall, back to school and Thanksgiving layouts! I used a portion of my Studio Calico box that my kits arrived in to construct the cover and back, this mini is 4x4 in size. I love small mini books, but I think you know this by now, ha! I misted the cover with a healthy dose of  warm calico (love this color and have been using it a lot lately)! Photos of s2 from over the years, I left the mini unbounded for now so I can add this year's photos to it! THANK YOU for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful/night! :) xo

glee club

Studio Calico's Glee Club is now on sale and it is such a gorgeous kit!! I had so much fun creating with this kit, I can't stop creating with it!! I picked up (1)Pep Squad and (4)-Thespians add-ons.
( I will share my minibook I made with thespians tomorrow).
I love this layout (made exclusive with the main kit), I made a mask (a technique that I share in my  upcoming misting 101 worshop) and used it to create the rain drop pattern as a background. I LOVE the camera stamp in the stamp, love all of the exclusives in this kit this month (9 holy cow)!! I used a mixture of mister huey's (orchard, dewey and bluegrass)on this layout. I also zinged out my stamp with white zing opaque powder  and added a layer of dewey mist. If you love basic grey's out of print paper as much as I do, more pattern paper add-on is a must too! Another layout made with the main kit and the stamp from the thespian addon, I am telling you this kit is the B-O-M-B! I outlined my hearts with one of my favorite tools, a white gel pen and used powder and grapefruit zing embossing powders with a mix of mister huey again. I think one of the reasons I love this kit so much is because it is so graphic-love the circles, stripes and chevron patterns in it. I made this layout with Pep Squad, I love the woodgrain paper in this kit, you know my love for grain products! The sassafras pop up flowers are super cool too, love the 3D effect of them!

I hope you are safe and dry, Irene is still blowing by and we are getting drenched but thankfully we are safe for now.
xo

a photo a day

 :) hey there and happy happy happy Friday! This week has been been a doozy( hello earthquake)!! so needless to say I am really looking forward to being indoors and out of the way of hurricane Irene!! Hopefully we will have a quiet weekend with electric before schools starts for s2 on Monday. I haven't posted my photo challenge photos in a minute so here they are, love them all and have scrapped quite a few them already! :) 12.closeup of synai, love her, she is such a helper and has the most tender spirit;13. from a distance...football is in full effect, i love watching their games; 14. flowers: florist at SAFEWAY was OOC when I took this photo, she actually thought I was from a competitors store, really lady these are sub par sunflowers, okay?!; 15. shoes-fall low boots;16. what i ate-love luna bars for a quick lunch ( chocolate dripped coconut bars are my favorite); 17. on the shelf- used to be on the shelf now on my dresser; 18. what's in my (makeup) bag-the band-aid friction stick is the best thing ever, saves heels!; 19.where i slept; 20. read: can't go wrong with either of these on a lazy Sunday afternoon. i am invested in twilight, love the books hate the movies but will i go see breaking dawn, but of course! ha. 21. pretty pattern-vintage studio calcio paper that i just cut last weekend. 22. trees-afternoon walk. love the street I work on; 23. sunset- sky at sunset, nothing more gorgeous; 24. smile- a self portrait from yesterday.

much love, xo

creative type

supplies used: Studio Calico memoir and homefront pattern paper; mister huey's in estate green and orchard; veneer house; pattern paper from boardwalk kit; countryside chipboard alphas
I was happy to guest for the creative type this month.   The current prompt is "vacation getaway" and a lucky winner will get a prize, so check them out if you have a second for great inspiration. It was the perfect prompt to get these photos off my iPhone and onto a page. It is no secret that I love the beach and tropical weather.  Whenever I am on the west coast or the Caribbean I always end of with tons of photos of palm trees, lol.
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Workshop Questions
I've received several questions for more details about the misting 101 workshop, I am happy to answer them so please feel free to contact me at any time! :)  Within 24 hours of your registration being received,you will receive a confirmation email with workshop details.

What format is this workshop?
My workshop is an online workshop that will include daily inspiration layouts, prompts, misting tutorials and techniques and access to private class blog from September 5-9th. This workshop will jump start your creative process in how to use masks, create your own custom backgrounds and get the most out of your creative tools!

Are lessons daily?
Yes, every day for the duration of the workshop you will receive a color PDF of directions for the day's lesson via email.

Can I sign up for the class now and work on the lessons later?

Certainly! Please feel free to work at your own pace and this workshop is design for you to be able to learn and work misting techniques into your own creative style at anytime.

I am new to scrapbooking, what supplies do I need?
You will need a paper trimmer, stamps, craft knife, scotch tape,paper punches (shapes preferably); spray inks, white or neutral cardstock such as cream, grey, light yellow, etc.

I do not have spray inks, can I make my own?
Yes you can, here is a video tutorial! :)

Can international scrappers register?
Absolutely, everyone is welcome!

off duty:where did the weekend go

boardwalk giveaway winner
Moi said...
Love your sneaks Vee!! And the misting is super awesome as always!
Fall is my absolutely favorite season...I love the foliage, apple picking, mild weather, and of course - HALLOWEEN!! My favorite holiday =)
congrats!!! please email me your information to vee.jennings at gmaildotcom.

another monday another week for which I am grateful for-quick recap of the weekend. It felt good to relax, scrap, clean and watch saadiq play football. I try to soak up every moment with them because it is moving so quickly! I did a quick polish update but remembered to ask my sister to take a quick picture for amber, (this is galion, looks black but it is a dark grey polish which makes it more subtle). i love it and it's my second week in a row wearing it and that almost never happens with me and polish.

another sneak for the september studio calico kit, glee club. It was so easy to make three layouts with this kit, sneak above is with add on 1-pep squad. reorganized my jewelry storage after seeing a lifestyle feature on the glitter guide and had a total aah-ha moment of why in the world didn't I think of that?!! So happy I picked up this petite letterpress tray in PA last month, it is the perfect size for my dresser and work so much better than on a shelf empty. :) Plus I like being able to actually "see" everything. SC blog layout spotlighting the countryside and state fair tags, love these tags! I love to cut them up and make more tags in different pattern papers!

I hope you are having a great start to the week! xo

misting 101-the basics workshop

 
How can I register?
You can register by clicking the paypal button today until September 4th.
How long is the class? The class will start on 9.5 and will end 9.9.
What is the cost of this workshop? 22USD 
What supplies will I need? Muted cardstock (white, light toned colors), stamps, spray inks, basic scrapbooking tools (paper trimmer, craft knife, ink pad and punches) more facts about the class HERE 
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eta: registration is now closed, thank you everyone who is signed up! :)

favorites

pretty much obsessed with this polish, the perfect edgy/stormy grey polish -galion-. anything in the shape of a heart, you will see them on my pages soon too ;), I think I am loving hearts more than stars and circles now. picked this melissa frances glitter glass up at CKC Valley Forge, in love with the color. I can't wait to bling out my projects more with it!
some of my current favorites, i love reading post like these.
don't forget to enter my giveaway below if you haven't already! xo
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PS, finally putting up info and registration information on my new online workshop, more details to come on Saturday!

glee club sneaks

Wednesday already, happy hump day y'all?!! I have two sneaks of Glee Club (love the name) to share and trust me this kit will make you want to SIIIIIIIIIIIIING! :) I have a feeling this kit will sell out quickly when it goes live on August 28th at midnight. My sneaks are of the main kit and add on four (thespians).  As you can still see I am still in love with the new gable green, orchard and dewey mister huey's. Good news calico white is finally back in stock too, it is a staple and the perfect color to start misting with if you are new to spray inks! The colors in glee club are so happy and gorgeous. This month's main kit is FULL of exclusive items and newNEW products including Amy Tangerine|American Crafts paper and embellishments. I LOVE the camera stamp set, especially the oh snap! lol, I know that slang very well, so 80's....love it! :) I love getting s2 ready for Halloween and going out treating every year with them, it "unofficially" kicks off the holiday season for our family. A quick sneak of a mini. :) However the papers in this kit can be used for a lot of other events besides Halloween, yes it is that versatile! L-O-V-E it! NOW..... giveaway time, want a chance to win Studio Calico August's kit- Boardwalk? Leave me a comment on what you love about fall and the holidays and I will pick and post a winner on Monday, August 29th! GOOD LUCK and lots of xoxoxo

cheers to the weekend

cheers,I hope you are having a great start to your weekend! :) First things first, the winner of the this & that class is:
WillieburgScrapper said... 

LOVELY page!!! I really like the mix to elements and the scrapes of paint here and there. My fave color combo right now is Mustard yellow, turquoise and pink but all my pages have been in shades of green and blue which is weirding me out- I start with a specific color combo and end up with entirely different papers. LOVED the new SC kit! Congrats on the 1k posts- that's awesome! 9:57 PM

Please email me your info. asap so kara can send you the class invite, CONGRATS!!
Our week in photos, yes, yes yes... instagram photos again!! I believe they will be a weekly occurrence so sorry if you see them on twitter or facebook as well! Football and cheer practices are in full effect with three football scrimmages set for tomorrow. Thank goodness the weather has cooled down a bit thru the weekend.  30day photo challenge still going strong: 8: dvr not cooperating with my demanding tv schedule, I'm sure I will need another new box soon! 9: playing with mister huey's 10: wip with studio calico's sept. kit 11: something fun, LEGOS in the morninng. Saadiq still loves his legos. supplies used: some of my favorite JBS alpha stickers, paint, white gel pen, hambly overlay, countryside tags,harvest pattern paper, odds and ends from past kits; fiskars star punch and homefront journaling card
a layout I did in June for the MSD seminar, I love this photo of Synai, so enchanted with her pins that she acquired while on vacation in 2010. We were waiting for our flight home, they are the best travelers and love our trips no matter if they are by train, airplane or auto. :)

have a fantastic weekend!
xo

1K

 
Finally got my stuff together and finished up my sample layout for Kara's upcoming class- this & that! I chose to work with a challenge, dug into my duly noted collection to use some calendar pages. I love incorporating  vintage papers into my layouts and mini albums-mixed a  few new Studio Calico products as well as some of my all time favorites (mister huey's:dewey and heirloom blue; rubons, precision pen labels, paint, veneer asterisks and memoir paper).
ps....i promise i don't have bird poop on my jacket, my scanner had some eraser particles on it and it picked it up in the scan, random!

NOW to celebrate my 1K post ( seriously can't believe this, doesn't feel like i've been blogging for four years!!) You have a chance to win a spot in this amazing class that will jump start your creative mind. :) Leave a comment  on what your favorite color combination(s) in life, fashion, decor...really whatever and  post it here for a chance to win.
A winner will be chosen on Friday, August 12, 2011.
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more class details 
This & That. http://www.classesbykara.com/thisandthat_/

Haven’t scrapbooked in awhile? Feeling uninspired with your current supplies and same old photos? Want to try scrap booking or art journaling but don’t where to start? This & That is a three week online class jam-packed with challenges, journaling prompts, and techniques designed to get you scrapbooking again. Mix and match and use this and that to create thirty plus pages! Choose one journaling prompt and one technique idea from the pool and combining ideas to get excited about creating again.

Price: $35 USD Dates: August 15th-September 2nd Included: Access to private blog 30 journaling prompts 30 technique prompts and ideas.

Tutorial for creating vintage handkerchief albums Printable embellishment sheet 2 instructor videos

Email access to Kara Giveaways!

PDF of the entirety of the class
 
xo, have a wonderful day!!

off duty|down south

We had a great weekend filled with family, trips to wally world, church and sonics! It doesn't get much better than that, in my opinion. I am still going strong with the 30 day photo challenge, you can see more of the photos from this project under the 30dayphotochallenge label. I can't wait to scrap these photos ! :)
1.my saadiq and synai (they have grown so much in a month 2. super variety of crush at wal-mart. we had never heard of the blue raspberry flavor. 3. saadiq taught synai how to ride without training wheels, such a great brother! she was so happy to show us her accomplishment 4. me as a baby :) 5. SONICS, 3 out of four of us love cherry limeade 6. photo doesn't do the clutch justice( totally gorgeous zara yellow with bright blue trimming).

warning (true blood talk)

Who loved TB last night?!! It was a great episode, can't wait to see how Lafayette is going to bring it! Sookie isn't annoying me as much this season and poor poor Pam! How much more pain is she going to go through this season?! What are your thought?

PS, haven't forgotten about the giveaway! It will be posted tonight! :) xo

all good, friday

happy happy happy friday!!! first week of august done and I couldn't be happier because this evening I am off to pick up my babies from Nana's! I am so excited to see them, missed them a lot. I didn't get to post yesterday but I did take my photo yesterday! :) I love this challenge and i use my iphone to snap pictures which makes it really easy and convenient (both of which is a necessity). If I took them with my camera everyday I don't think I would be as motivated. check!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I don't forget to check me out on Monday!! I will a fantastic giveaway for you guys!!
xo

what i wore

day two: what i am wearing today (love silky button ups ...yes even in this heat because in my office it is winter time), found this one at  zara on sale= perfect. i am committed,30 day photo challenge :) so excited that some of you are too....we can do it! :) xo

down for the challenge: thirty days

who's up for the challenge, this is why i love the blogosphere and the scrap community (we inspire each other to try new things). found this on amy's blog who was inspired by oh so lovely.  surely i can do thirty days, I AM DETERMINED!! who's with me?! :)

day one


xo

off duty-instagram

what's up, what's up, what's up,can you believe it is already August?!!! Before you know it the holidays will be here, wheeeeeee! I had a fun week last week at CKC Valley Forge and took in another Nat's baseball game. This game wasn't as exciting as my first one but we had amazing seats and I always enjoy hanging out with my cousin. He is a true baseball fan and loves explaining the game to me.

As you can tell by my layout in the August Boardwalk gallery, I am totally smitten with instagram. It is my most loved app after twitter, shakeitphoto and facebook! It makes taken photos anywhere so much easier,  when you don't have your dslr. I love it!!  I want to say hi to everyone who stopped by the SC booth to chat with me (THANK YOU), I love getting the chance to meet  each of you -you guys are the sweetest! 
hope your monday is off to a wonderful start!!
xo