Silhouette

Hello!

I've spent the past week working on a sweet Summer mini-album - it turned out more girly than I usually do (I love girly stuff but with a little boy... girly isn't always an option) but I really enjoyed making it because . . . I used my Silhouette for every page!

I received my Silhouette last August and was super excited about it. I set it up, uploaded the program and then - well, used it very little. I don't know why, I think it was because I never took the time to get fully acquainted with the computer program (which is very easy to use) which I should've done since they have a great tutorial on their website.

So, I decided to bite the bullet recently and started reading their blog (not just looking at the pictures for inspiration!) to see different tips and techniques along with reading their WHOLE online tutorial - which I'll have to go back and read for references now and then - and viola! A very fun, made to my measurements, summer mini-album with October Afternoon's 'Fly a Kite' and 'Thrift Shoppe' paper lines, Stickles in sooo many colors, Diamond Glaze, Liquid Applique... so much of my favorite stuff!

(Lazy Summer Day's Cover)

(My favorite page in the album!)

So, I guess my point is:
"Don't be afraid of the machine, it's a lot harder to break than it looks!!!"

Happy to Everyone!
Andi

PS - the Mini-Album is a class at Collective Journey's on August 29th - call 909-793-2200 for details and to sign-up!

Heat Wave

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely feeling like summer is just around the corner! It's getting warmer and warmer here, we're about an hour away from the beach and it's been in the mid-90's this weekend and it looks like we're going to stay there for the rest of the week. Part of me is loving this, but I know that we'll soon tire of the heat and crave a cool down in the fall. I am looking forward to beach trips, hunting seashells and camping. So, in the spirit of summer I made this fun and easy card.

I was thinking that it'd be perfect for a gender neutral birthday card or even just a note to say hello to someone that you've been thinking of. I used my Silhouette SD to cut the wave and the sun and used the Aquarius Font from QuicKutz for "Surfs Up". I used Liquid Applique to create the crest of the wave (which I LOVE!) and painted with white paint around the edges of the card and wave and oval (cut from my QK nesting ovals). I hope this card gets you in the mood for a little summer lov'in!

Happy Sunday, Everyone!
Andrea