Join Imaginisce for Love Week

Next week Imaginisce is having a week of LOVE projects. The DT has cooked up some fun ideas to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day.

And here is my sneak peek for next week's reveal. I am so in awe of the Imaginisce Petal Roller. It makes it so easy to create these flowers. Nearly effortless!

While you are waiting for the Imaginisce team to wow you with their love-themed projects next week, you can play along with the sketch I made for the February challenge.

Win an i-magicut Ribbon Cutter! See the challenge details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, and have a fabulous Friday!

ScrapFIT {blank canvas}

ScrapFIT wants to see what you can do when you start with a white background — a blank canvas. I start with a white background very often. I would guess 75% of the time I start with white, cream or kraft for my background. But this time the difference was that I wasn't also starting with a kit or a collection — I was just starting with the white paper and the photo.

It turns out that without also working with a specific kit or company in mind, that I actually used my stash. I'm so happy with how this turned out, too. I used a lot of pieces that I was hanging onto or didn't know what to do with it, but loved (like the mustache paper from Hambly).

This layout is a continuation of the mustache story from yesterday. Nate loved putting the mustache on everything, including his Angry Bird, which was hysterical to him. When have you ever seen an Angry Bird with a mustache?! LOL.

I hope you'll have a chance to play along with us at ScrapFIT. I think you'll find that starting with a white background can give you a fresh perspective.

Thanks for stopping by to see my layout! 

imaginisce monthly challenge

I am so excited! Not only am I revealing a monthly challenge page for imaginisce, but it is also my first sketch for them. That's right, as promised, I am still supplying sketches for you to play along with even though Sketchy Thursdays is no longer an active challenge blog.

I do hope that you'll be able to find a moment this month and play along with us at imaginisce. Use the sketch I made as well as including 3 pattern papers and 3 embellishments, and then link up your entry. Easy peasy!

For my page, I used a combination of Sole Sisters and Happy Harvest collections. The picture of Nate is one of my favorites. It's so unlike him not to smile for the camera, but having a mustache is serious business. I had bought this mustache at Party City for his advent calendar, and when he got it, he just thought it was the funniest thing.

Here is the sketch that is over at imaginisce. Stop on by to see what the other girls on the DT made using the sketch. There's plenty of inspiration to get you started!

Thanks for stopping by to see my page and my sketch. And I hope you week is going well so far!

New Ruffled Blooms {and a giveaway}

I'm currently taking custom orders in addition to what is in the shop. Email me at dianadesigns [at] rochester.rr.com with your idea and I'll make it happen! 

Also, you now have the option of telling me how you want your ruffled bloom. Place the order through Etsy and in the notes section you can specify bobby pin, alligator clip or pin. If you are interested in a headband or something more detailed, convo me! (Did you know any Ruffled Bloom can be made into a Shaggy Bloom? LMK if you want the other style!)

GIVEAWAY!

Leave a comment here telling me you shared my Etsy shop or this blog post on Facebook, Twitter or your own blog, and you'll be entered to win 2 Ruffled Blooms of your choosing. Keep them both for yourself or share with a friend!

Example Tweet or Facebook post:

Win 2 Ruffled Blooms of your choosing from Design by Diana @dianajfisher Share to win! Details: http://bit.ly/wNnW2M

You have until Feb 7th to share and comment to win! Thanks for helping me spread the word about my new Ruffled Blooms patterns and colors! 

Hey there, cupcake!

Hi there! I spent some time this weekend playing around with some cards. I love the kraft-on-kraft look for this one. And (tragedy!) I'm down to my last 2 kraft doilies from Maya Road. I'm already planning on hoarding them. Or I could just get more (LOL)!

For this card, I am playing along with The Kraft Journal and Challenge #55: Tie It Up.

Thanks for stopping by to see my card.

Winter CHA 2012 {must-haves}

So here it is again — that time for the CHA reveals. I've been furiously keeping tabs on the new lines to see where the trends are this time around. I love the bright colors, and love the mix of patterns and colors. Chevron is running rampant, and I'm pleased that woodgrain and clouds still have their place in our hearts. Hexagons and houndstooth are eye candy, too, for sure.

Here are just some of the individual items that have caught me eye, not in any particular order.

Twenty three by Cosmo Cricket

Studio Calico

Studio Calico

Chevron Mask - Studio Calico

Studio Calico kraft papers

Jillibean Soup - Game Day (love this line!)

Jillibean Soup - more Game Day (have to have this!)

itty bitty by Unity (this is adorable!)

Paper clips from Maya Road

My Mind's Eye Be Amazing (it IS amazing!)

MME 6x6 papers for Be Amazing

My Mind's Eye Be Happy buttons (need these for sure!)

MME Be Happy 6x6 papers (I can already see the cards I'd make!)

Jillibean Soup Labels (these sayings are the best!)

Studio Calico

Studio Calico stamps

Jillibean Soup alpha (available in tons of colors)

So there you have it! Basically this could be my Mother's Day shopping list once it's all released. Which of these are on your must-have list? Are you going to CHA? Stop by these booths and take a peek at some of these new items.

Thanks for stopping by today to see my "shopping" list.

Introducing {Remember This}

The February kit for Scrapbook Circle, Remember This, is ready and it is chock full of the latest and greatest you'll be seeing at the Winter CHA.

It has:

Echo Park A boy’s Life Energetic

October Afternoon Farmhouse Kitchen Cupboard

October Afternoon Sasparilla Stagecoach

Crate Paper Heart Love Letter

Crate Paper Heart Delivery

My Mind’s Eye Follow Your Heart Geo Star

My Mind’s Eye Follow Your Heart Honey Blue

My Mind’s Eye Follow Your Heart Be the Best

My Mind’s Eye Follow Your Heart Societe

My Mind’s Eye Be Happy Adorable

The included embellishments are:

October Afternoon Farmhouse Flour Sack

Crate Paper Farmhouse Alpha Sticker Sheet

Whisker Graphics Chevron Aqua Bag

Whisker Graphics Chevron Yellow Bag

Set of 8 Elle’s Studio Collected Tiny Tags

Elle’s Studio Lil Snippets Treasured

Whisper Graphics Large White Tag

Bird Silhouette Stickers

My Mind’s Eye Be Amazing Button Card

Scrapbook Circle Printable

Yellow Twine

Is this not the best kit you've ever seen?! The DT is just starting to dig into it, and it is going to be amazing! I'll be back here soon with layouts from the kit to share with you. I'm sure I'll be making so much with this one!

Scoop one up soon! These are sure to sell out fast. And check out the additional Be Amazing add-on for February, too. YUM!!