Jolly sleigh ride {chic tags}

This Sunday I was looking online for some inspiration and stumbled upon a sketch from Chic Tags. I had this pack of Good Tidings embellishments that I got from Paper Issues not too long ago and was itching to use some of the pictures I had been collecting for my December album on a layout. 

I was also looking forward to getting a bit messy, so I grabbed my embossing paste and a snowflake stencil to add some fun wintery embellishments to the background of my gray card stock. 

If you are looking for a really great texture for snowflakes on your projects, try embossing paste! Use it on a gray card stock for a bit more kick than if it was white-on-white.

Add some sequins, mist and stitching to call it a day! I love how this turned out, and it was just what I needed for some scrappy happiness this past weekend. Thanks for stopping by here today to see my layout!

friday fun day

On Fridays (usually because they are pay days) I tend to want to shop. And I shop more for scrap supplies than anything else (yes, more than food)! Today I want to share my new fave splurge.

A few weeks ago I got hooked on Hampton Arts a la mode embossing powders. These things are great! Check out a little snippet of what I did in using them to cover chipboard:
So get out that embossing gun and fall in love with powders all over again! The bright opaque colors are fantastic! These particular powders can be found at Joann's. American Crafts carries Zing powders and they are great, too, if you are shopping online.