For this layout, I used The Love Club cut file with "My Favorite" and "Diamonds Stamps". First, I stamped the diamonds stamp onto white cardstock. I colored them in randomly with watercolors! I didn't have a specific color scheme in mind, other than happy colors. Next, I cut out the hearts from The Love Club and painted them the same blue as I used on the background. I trimmed the ends of cut for a custom look! I then used Staz-On ink to stamp "My Favorite" onto teal vellum. So fun! I love how the stamps and cut files look together!

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I have another layout to share using the Maggie Holmes Confetti collection by Crate Paper. What I love most about this collection is how easily it mixes and matches with others--here I used it with Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine, Crate Paper Craft Market, Amy Tangerine Stitched, and Pink Paislee Bella Rouge!

To create this layout, I cut the hexagons from the patterned paper into an abstract shape. I used that as the foundation for my layout, and built up from there. I am crazy about those foam phrase thickers from Amy Tangerine! Love them!! The layout was looking a little bare, so I anchored it with that kraft paper from the Stitched collection. I love the cheerfulness of these colors! Thanks for stopping by!

I backed the Scalloping Circles with some of the fun patterns from the Flutter collection! I love the vibrant and cheerful colors.

For my second layout, I used the I Heart String Art cut file and the Office Suite collection.

I think the black, gold, and pastels all look so neat together! And those big letters are so fun!

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I FINALLY got my hands on the Maggie Holmes Confetti collection! I'm super super excited because Maggie Holmes is my #1 favorite of all time. She is an amazing designer and I adore all of her collections. I got the collection as part of my birthday, and it couldn't be better timing because Michael and I both recently had birthdays. This was the first layout I did. I LOVE the paper used as the background. I just want to frame it!

I went a little embellishment-crazy because there were so many pretty ones I wanted to use! I thought the pops of black went well with Michael's shirt. I am also pretty proud that I used TWO photos in this layout--I noticed that pretty much all of my layouts begin with a single 4"x6" photo. I had so much fun using this collection. I have another layout to share using Confetti later this week. Thank you for stopping by!

Hi everyone! I have some photos to share from this past week. I have been busy working on design team projects so I can have lots of time to study for next week's Barista Championship! I just realized that most of these pictures are work related. I have a lot of fun at work! :)

Today I'm 26.

I'm not having a quarter life crisis this year (turning 25 made me realize that I'm probably a real adult), but a new age has led to some reflection. I'm 26, and I'm happy. I have a husband I love, a dog I love, a family I love, a hobby I love, and a job I love. I'm pretty blessed. But despite all these wonderful things, I'm still not where I want to be in life. I want to be healthier, I want to be in control of my sugar habits, and I want be fit. I want to have a positive attitude and be someone who only speaks kindly of others (easier said than done when you work in retail). I want to be someone who is slow to anger and quick to forgive. I want to be a leader and an inspiration to others. I want to be content with myself and overall life in general. 

This year, turning another year older is giving me an opportunity to start fresh. It won't be perfect, but it's something. I will make mistakes, but hey, I'm only 26 and I'm still learning :)

Hello there! It's been too long since I've written a blog post so I figured it was time to check in. I've been crazy busy lately, but in a good way. I have tons and tons of fun projects coming up soon :)

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Michael! I love you so much, and I feel truly blessed to get to be your wife. I am thankful that I get to share every day with you and to call you my best friend. I hope your next year of life has as much fun, laughter, joy, and adventure as this last one! Love, Allie

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Hello! I'm trying to push myself to use multiple photos on my layouts since I tend to stay in my one 4"x 6" comfort zone. I love love love this coffee cup paper from Pebbles. When I saw it I knew I needed to get it since we take so many coffee pictures!

I cut the title/coffee cup using a file from the silhouette store. It was perfect for the theme!

I love our coffee dates :) And I love coffee themed products!!

Hi everyone! I have a fun layout to share with you using the new Pinkfresh Studio collection.

I seriously can't get enough of this collection. I've been saving the Happy Little Clouds cut file for something special, and this layout was perfect. I used gold sparky vellum with the cut file, and I love how it popped on the patterned paper! I embellished it with lots of fun embellishments--you can never have to many :)

Thanks for looking, have a great day!

I love him!!