Studio Calico 'Darling Dear' Blog Hop

Today at Studio Calico, the design team is doing a blog hop and featuring the awesome new collection, Darling Dear. I have been so excited to get my hands on this line - it is so beautiful, retro and fun! For this project, I wanted to do a layout about Jaxon breaking his leg and how he was a total 'Rock Star' and didn't cry at all when he got his cast on. He amazed me!

There are lots of fun bits on this page - I think I went a bit overboard - but oh well! :) Love these papers and the beautiful rich jewel colors! I used the Darling Sentiments stamps to add some stars to the background and then cut some stars with the SC digital star file to layer on top. And these alphabet veneers are my new fav thing! They are amazing!

Be sure to check out the Studio Calico blog for all the girls that are participating in the blog hop today! You don't want to miss all the fun inspiration they all have to share! There are also PDF's and digi goodies shared on the blog as well! So much fun stuff!

Thanks for coming by!

Studio Calico Gift Certificate Winner!

Thank you to everyone for coming by my blog for the Studio Calico 'Cut it Out' Class Blog Hop! I had so much fun see everyone's layout and card sneaks - this class is going to be awesome! Hope you had a good time too and will be joining us all in class!

Thank you for your sweet comments to about my layout sneak - it was a fun one to create!!

The winner of the Studio Calico Gift Certificate is...

Olivia said...

Your sneak looks great! Love the layering & detail. Even more excited bout class starting now :)

Huge congrats! I sent you an email!

Thanks again everyone!

Cut it Out Studio Calico Class Blog Hop!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Studio Calico 'Cut it Out' Class Blog Hop! For those that know me, you know that I love my Silhouette Electronic Die-cutting machine! I got the first machine when it came out and have been a huge fan for years! I think I use that amazing machine on every project I do! For the month of November, Studio Calico is having an amazing class, Cut It Out, all about die-cutting with your machine! There are oodles of free cut files included, as well as a super cute mini kit and stamp set (while supplies last). I am so excited to be contributing to the class! I can't wait to see everything!

 Here is some information about the class:

It's time to CUT IT OUT. You already know that your Silhouette is a pretty amazing machine, and Susan Weinroth wants to help you put it to work on your pages and cards. In this self paced class, we'll be exploring a handful of basic techniques and fun cutting materials, but the real focus of the class is helping you make your Silhouette an integral part of your projects. Susan is joined by a talented group of contributors (Ali Edwards, Nichol Magourik, Lisa Dickinson, Jen Gallacher, Lexi Bridges, Robyn Werlich, Becky Novacek, Sasha Farina, Rebecca Trump, Shanna Noel, Julie Campbell, Lilith Eeckels, and Nicole Harper) and they will be showing you step by step just how they make using their Silhouette a part of their design process. The PDFs will contain 20 layouts, 3 cards, and a countless number of tips that will leave you inspired and ready to CUT IT OUT on your next project!

This class is sponsored by Silhouette America, and every student will receive a $10 download card to the Silhouette Online Store. We've also put together a collection of cool exclusive cuts from Studio Calico, Ali Edwards, and Kerri Bradford Studio and a printable PDF of journaling cards and accents. 

Here is a blog link to show you some of the die-cut design files that are included in the class.

While supplies last, Cut It Out students will also receive a class kit including vellum, American Crafts POW glitter paper, WRMK Washi Paper, Silhouette Sticker paper and an exclusive stamp set. 

Registration for Cut It Out ends on October 31st, and class starts November 1st. 

You can go here to see more information about the class and to sign up! Hurry, before those exclusive kits are all gone! It is going to be a fun class!

Here is a little peekie at my layout for the class. I used the glitter paper, vellum and the stamps in the kit on my layout. Had so much fun!!

Giveaway now closed! Thank you for your comments!
Be sure to stop by all the other contributors blogs for giveaways as well! There are lots of chances to win!!

$15  Kerri Bradford Studio GC giveaway
Studio Calico blog : http://studiocalico.typepad.com/

Cut It Out class giveaways
Susan Weinroth : http://susanweinroth.typepad.com/
Kerri Bradford : http://www.kerribradford.com/blog/

$5 Studio Calico SC giveaways
Becky Novacek : http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/blog/
Jen Gallacher : http://jengallacher.blogspot.com/
Julie Campbell : http://stampedinhisimage.blogspot.com/
Lexi Bridges : http://lexi-bridges.blogspot.com/
Lilith Eeckels : http://lilithandscrap.blogspot.com/
Lisa Dickinson : http://lisadickinson.typepad.com/
Nichol Magourik : http://nicholmagouirk.typepad.com/
Nicole Harper : http://seriouslybrains.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Trump : http://rebeccaleighann.typepad.com/
Robyn Werlich : http://www.becreative-everyday.com/ - YOU ARE HERE!
Sasha Farina : http://www.sashafarina.com/
Shanna Noel : http://shannanoel.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for coming by!

Sunday Sketch at Studio Calico

If you are looking for a fun scrapbooking challenge to do this week, on the Studio Calico blog, they are using my 'Loved This' layout as the sketch for the week. Create a project using the sketch and upload it to the Studio Calico gallery - then post a link on the blog post! Just something fun I wanted to share!

October 'Roller Rink' Studio Calico Kit Reveal

The October Kits at Studio Calico are live! I posted some peeks at my projects earlier today, but wanted to share my full layouts and cards here as well. I got the main kit, the card kit, Add-on 1 (Rainbow Kneesocks) and Add-on 2 (Couple's Skate).

This layout, was created with the Main Kit, Roller Rink, only. Love the colors of this kit! And all the exclusives - the badges, the SC colored pebbles from My Mind's Eye, the vellum die-cuts, the patterned papers and more! One of my favorite kits!

I used a lot of the digital elements too on this layout. The die-cut shapes, Stencil Tags and For Like Ever, and the printable labels and cards and these cards too! I loved combining all of the kit pieces with the digital elements - SC is brilliant and I have been so inspired with these kits! Just loving the chance to work with these!

























This layout was created with Add-on 1, Rainbow Kneesocks and some pieces of Add-on 4 that I had. I also used the stamps from Add-on 2 (love!). I used this 'loved this' arrow cut design from Kerri Bradfords Kit, Pack Your Bags, that I just loved! It inspired this whole layout about the boys getting to go to Legoland.

























This last layout was created mostly with Add-on 2, Couple's Skate and with the Hello card and the sticker sheet from Add-on 4. Loved how girlie Add-on 2 is! The golds, pinks, oranges work so beautiful together! And those stamps - SC always gets me on those stamps! I just love them!! I had fun pleating the gold washi tape for a fun little border/embellishment detail on the page! I also had fun playing with the digital stamp brushes for this month's kits. You can see the two sets here and here. I love them! I layered them on the photos in different colors and opacities to create a bit of layering and depth to the page.

I also got the Card Kit and loved playing with those smaller scale papers in the 6x6 paper pad and the additional seam binding and embellishments! Gonna have to get this get every month! So fun! I played with the digital printables as well!

If you are interested in more details about my projects and additional products I used, you can go to the Studio Calico designer gallery and check them out there. The Design Team's projects are amazing this month - love all those girls and their crazy good talent! Thanks for coming by! Let me know what kits you pick up!

October Studio Calico Kit Sneaks for Roller Rink

I was so excited about the fun patterns, embellishments and colors of the Studio Calico October kits! They are so yummy! I got the Main Kit, the Card Kit (love those stamps!!), Add-on #1 Rainbow Kneesocks and Add-on #2 Couple's Skate. I had a few pieces of the other two add-ons that I integrated into a few of my projects as well.

I have shared some sneaks on Instagram (username RobynRW), but here are some more sneak photos for you!

Reveal is tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27th for subscribers at 12:00 noon and then tomorrow night at midnight for everyone! Be there! Studio Calico ordered more of the Main kits and the Add-on's this month so there will be plenty - don't miss out on these! I am loving creating with kits - it has set a new love for this hobby within me! Loving it! 

See you at Reveal tomorrow!

Studio Calico September Kit Reveal

The September Kits at Studio Calico are up! I was so excited to get to work with my first kit as part of the Design Team this month! You can view all my projects in the Gallery here where I have also posted some more information about each layout, close-up photos and linked to the supplies used. Be sure to check out all the designers work - so much inspiration this month! Just love it!

Here are my projects! First up, is the 'Main Kit Only' layout, Hello. Love those light bulb die-cuts in the digital shop this month!

This next layout, Eight, is using the main kit and mostly Add-on 4, The Register. Loved those chevron blue  number die-cuts!! I also used the stamp from Add-on 2, Capitol Avenue and the digital brush file - which I imported into my Silhouette software, traced it and made a layout with stars all the way around the page. I then cut out the file on white cardstock and embellished it. So fun!

And the last layout uses mostly Add-on 1, Style Guide. I loved the more girly colors in this kit so I went with a super girly layout with butterflies and fun colors. Lots of masking and misting and little details on this one!

I'm still in shock that I'm on the team - such an honor! They are amazing there at Studio Calico!

I am already looking forward to working on the kits for October! They are yummy! :) Thanks for coming by!

Studio Calico Design Team & Sept. Kit Sneaks!

I am so thrilled to be joining the amazing crew over at Studio Calico as a member of their Design Team! I have been a long time fan of Studio Calico - love April, love the kits, love the stamps, love their message boards, love everything over there! And to now be given this amazing opportunity to work with the products and their kits each month - it's a dream come true! So very very thankful and excited!!

The September Kit at Studio Calico will be my first official month with sneaks and reveal in the Gallery! It was like Christmas getting the kit in the mail and playing! Granted, since we just recently moved, my room is mostly still in boxes and I was so thankful that I had a kit and everything I needed to create with! Love that! I had a blast creating and playing around with the goodies! Here are some peeks of my projects using the Sept. Main Kit, Add-on 1, and Add-on 4 (plus the stamps from Add-on 2) and some of the digi brushes and die-cutting files.

I will share the full layouts here after the reveal at Studio Calico on Sept. 28th at 12AM ET. It's gonna be a fun year with Studio Calico! Super excited! Thanks for letting me share!

Life Changing Moments! And MORE boxes for sale!

This is happening!
I can't believe it! We have talked about moving for awhile, but I didn't think it was all going to come together within a week and that we would have to be at our new place in Arizona by August 1st! Crazy fast turn around! Crazy stress to pack! Crazy stress to fit in Dr.'s appt.'s and everything that we need to wrap up! My list is a mile long and I wonder how I'll accomplish it all by August 1. Hope and faith I guess!

So, with all that said, I am purging nearly my entire scrapbook room! I have a huge scrapbook room, plus a huge hall walk-in-closet full of stuff, plus another room that is full of storage supplies and stuff. It's ridiculous! I guess when you scrapbook for 10+ years, be a Demonstrator for Stampin' Up!, work for numerous scrapbooking companies, and have an obsession for buying the latest and greatest...it builds up.

6 months ago or so I sold some boxes here on the blog full of goodies. I cleaned out my room and kept what I really thought I'd use and that I love - but it's got to go. I just can't move it all this time! So, I am selling again. I'm sorry to be doing this again and for not being the best at sharing inspirational posts the past few months - but I hope you'll bare with me. I've got to get rid of it - and fast!

Boxes are all sold - thank you everyone that bought one! I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy your goodies!!

Last day to register for Summer Stamp School!

Today, Saturday June 30, is the last day that you can register for Summer Stamp School at Studio Calico!! I am so excited for School to start and I hope that you'll be joining me!!

I had good intentions of posting so much more this month but I have been busy creating and writing and making this class as amazing as possible! The contributors have turned in their work and it is amazingly wonderful! They are all so talented!! It has come together and I can't wait to share everything with all of you!!

Class registration ends tonight so be sure to go here and sign up! Don't forget about that awesome stamp set that you get shipped to you for free - included in the class fee! So cool!

In the meantime, here are some sneaks that I've shared on Instagram and Twitter. You can follow me on Instagram by searching my username: RobynRW.

Can't wait for Summer School to start! Hope you'll join me!!