SIMPLE STORIES THAT IS! Welcome everybody and TGIF! Simple Stories did a creative thing & let some fun fans (me and some others) join up with their creative Design Team to bring you their first 2012 blog hop filled with Friday inspiration, some CHA sneak peeks and some really cool creations... R U READY ????
The HOP actually starts at the SIMPLE STORIES blog (hey Amber!) and so if you started there, you are on the money! You should be popping here via way of DT member Allison Landy's blog; I know she gave you some great inspiration! If you didn't start at the beginning, click on my Simple Stories Blog Hop tab at the top and you'll see all the participants start to finish!
Rather than do a regular layout, I decided to ALSO do an altered project. The house looked bare after all the Christmas decorations got put away yesterday (don't laugh)! I had these "junk" pieces that I found at the Goodwill for $ 1 each just sitting in my closet and I finally decided to turn "trash to treasure."
BEFORE: (ADDED SOME BLACK ACRYLIC PAINT AND MIST)
I wanted to showcase the Destinations stickers to show that even though it is travel themed, you aren't limited to using them just for travel layouts!
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| I added in stickers under the tape measure :):) |
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| and tucked some more in the corners |
The next diva on the HOP is somebody you should already know...and ADORE...girl is super talented, gorgeous, smart, got mad minibook skillz and talent (Oops I said that twice didn't I )-up next .. it's WENDY "how you doing" Morris !!! Hop over to her blog Scrapnspire for more Friday hop fun!
And you know I couldn't REALLY say bye-bye without a SIMPLE STORIES layout right ???!!!
71 comments
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the frame!
ReplyDeleteThat turned our really well, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with the junk pieces. It looks fab.
ReplyDeleteEveline.
So LOVELY!!!
ReplyDeleteum, I'm totally stealing this! L.O.V.E. I.T.
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady!
Yes, it is SIMPLE, but that's why it's gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteFabby project! I love your frame! :)
ReplyDeleteca-ute! and just so you don't feel like a slacker, my christmas decorations are still up. hopefully this weekend... :) thanks for the great inspiration kate!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love your frame!
ReplyDeletestampinmich at yahoo
I think it turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cool project. Love the creativity taken to a new level.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that altered project, so creative!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteTAG! You're it! LOVE these projects- the travel related collection is just what I needed- I still have summer 2011 pix to scrap- love the vintage look of these!
ReplyDeletegorgeous project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous use of the Destinations line! That plate is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE altered projects. Such a great job! Love your blog too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! Thanks for showing me you can go outside the box with scrapbook papers, I tend to forget that!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea to make with the Goodwill goodies. I going to have to place a visit there. I already have the SS collections!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I hopped over here and saw your blog! I love your altered stuff and your layouts are nice too! I am a "Queen" as well, though the folks in my home don't acknowledge it very often either....Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLuv your project, Luv you layout - you are a QUEEN for sure!!
ReplyDeleteThat frame looks just wonderful, and the layout is adorable as well!
ReplyDeleteVery cool ....I love this!
ReplyDeleteTrash to Treasure! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I have some old plates laying around that are calling out to me to be used. This would be a great way for me to display some of our treasured family memories. Thanks for the great idea
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy to see your awesome work here on the Simple Stories blog hop! Love that frame!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the idea
ReplyDeletevery pretty and great layout!
ReplyDeleteLove your project! Very cool. Great lo!
ReplyDeleteangeandjohn@yahoo.com
your projects are precious!
ReplyDeleteBoth the frame and layout are fantastic. I love so much, I can't list them, but really great use of the line for something not travel-related.
ReplyDeleteGreat home decor piece!
ReplyDeletethis is so amazing i can see this on my wall in my craft room thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Gorgeous. I love how you used paint and mist. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool - you did a great job transforming "trash"into a real treasure :)
ReplyDeleteyour frame is amazing and gorgeous layout too!
ReplyDeleteI too love Goodwill and thrift stores! I find all sorts of stuff to alter and bits of things to add to my projects!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the artwork you created with items around your house, some paint and photos. I really like the Simple Stories Destination line. I love the colors and how quick and easy my scrapbook pages come together.
ReplyDeleteLove this frame, great idea!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
How creative! It gives me some ideas. And I just LOVE simple stories.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Just love the pictures you chose for your fun project and adorable layout!
ReplyDeleteSending the Love! Your altered work is fabulous and I love your layout. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
ReplyDeleteI just love to see scrapbooking outside of "the box". The frame is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat Project ideas Kat! TFS
ReplyDeleteomg what a way to repurpose!! i love the frame. great idea. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteExcellent post! I think you've encapsulated the mission of this blog and our challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe frame is simply gorious. I just got the Destinations kit and love seeing in your blog!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job, on your trash to treasure project, and I loved your layout also! I just made a trash to treasure plaque for my mom, it's on my blog! We have a trend going on here!
ReplyDeleteLove Penny Scrap-aholic@blogspot.com
Love how you used Simple Stories in a home decor piece!
ReplyDeleteLove Altered Projects, too! With Simple Stories everything is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a picture "Don't forget the good stuff!" Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame!
ReplyDeleteBoth the frame and the layout are so pretty! I'm especially impressed by the frame - simple, yet elegant. TFS!!
ReplyDeleteYour plate looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute girl! love the frame!
ReplyDeletesimple stash... great results!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Queen Kat, not only was your project amazing, but as I read through your post, I found you to be energetic and fun loving and you made me smile! I love your layout as well and....I will be looking at things a little differently when I shop at Goodwill form now on. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely blog, enjoyed the blog hop no end, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThat frame is just fab! Love how you repurposed it. THe layout is too cute. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteYour altered Destination project is so neat and I love your blog design. It's so unique.
ReplyDeleteThat frame is beautiful and your layout is wonderful. LOVE Simple Stories.
ReplyDeleteYour frame looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.
ReplyDeleteAll hail Queen Kat!!!!
ReplyDeleteCool frame!
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous! Love your frame!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome....I love Simple Stories :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat Projects
ReplyDeleteit's like a 3D scrap page, love it
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job at re-inventing the plates!! I love re-purposing things. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving some L-O-V-E !