cReAtE with bReN yULe ~ tHe iNsPiRaTiOn InStiTuTe: Inspiration

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Inspiration: a quick fun brunch idea!

This morning I was inspired by Chloe's (fab fam) FB recipe post.

They added avocado to their deviled eggs!

Last night my Mom sent home an avocado with me and I remembered I had 2 of Heather's (my daughter) chicken eggs! Which, by the way, are the bomb diggity. Started cooking the eggs, grabbed the ripe avo, and remembered I just used up all my mayo for the spinach dip I made yesterday…:(…ok, let's get creative…I remembered I had stashed a few packets of Arby's horsey sauce in the fridge because I love the taste (ok, I know it's not organic but hey…) Did it ever taste delicious with my eggs and avo! My other weakness...Chili Cheese Fritos. I have to say it was the perfect combo!

How did you start YOUR morning?

With scissors and cupcakes?

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Ariana {CTMH} Close To My Heart Scrapbooking Layout

I love this Ariana paper kit!

In fact, I have to say after 22 years with this wonderful company, this spring catalog holds my favorite paper selections thus far!

(Need a catalog? Contact me!)

Or you can see them all online {HERE}

It's all about the details. Here I folded my paper ribbons for texture, clustered a few embellishments and added a couple paper doilies. You can do it too!

It's so easy to have instant success with all of our how-to books and coordinating papers and embellishments!

If you like this paper pack, you can see a fun heART card I made {HERE}

and a cute little gift bag I made {HERE}

Now let's get crafty!

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Close To My Heart {CTMH} Fathers Day Cards!

Swap cards ready for my meeting tomorrow!
Another card using Skylark!
Manly style!

Join the Paper Cupcakes and get in on the fun!!!

{Click here to see this months amazing recruiting deal!}

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Simply Inspired Blog Hop {Skylark}

It's Simply Inspired blog hop time again! If you came from Miss Fancy Melissa's blog, then you are on the right path! I'm sure by now you are familiar with our awesome new paper pack called "Skylark".

Anyone who knows me, knows I love vintage, nature, birds and my favorite color is aqua.

So how could I not just ADORE this beautiful paper pack?

Here is a little card I created using Skylark, the Skylark compliments, lace, the key charm from our base and bling free thinker collection and our Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the rose and the doily.

Here it is up close and personal. Did you know we have over 700 images on each cartridge? AND each cartridge has at least one cool flower design? This Rose is from the Artiste Collection.

{Click here to find out how to get it FREE this month!}

I like to spritz my rose before I roll it to give it a realistic look.

I was playing around with our base and bling collection. I combined the single circle pendent with our other base & bling necklace and came up with this! I love how I can morph from card making, home decor and scrapbooking to homemade bling! And it all coordinates so beautifully! So go and craft your stash...after you've looked at all the lovley inspiration here at our Simply Inspired Blog Hop!

Now hop on over to my sweet friend Queenie, I mean Karen's blog to see what SHE has created to get your creative juices flowing! What amazes me is how we can all have the same supplies and yet come up with totally unique creative ideas! Thank you ladies for including me! This is always great fun!

If you get lost along the way you can always loop back to Dana!