Fun stuff ...

Happy Friday Everyone!  Super tired this morning (fun storm last night ... hydro off but not a whole lotta rain ... oh ... and a really loud frog outside that everyone thought was a sick racoon).  Can't type a proper sentence.  Off to the dentist shortly, but wanted to share this online class with everyone.  The video isn't specific to the class, but it gives you a little peek into Shimelle's philosophy ...

I've heard about Shimelle Laine for ages now, but have never looked her up until I saw a reference to this class on several blogs.  LOVE her ideas!  I've signed up for the class and have done the work for the first prompt (only about 9 prompts behind now).  It may take me awhile to get through it all, but I've read through the other prompts and am looking forward to the process.
Let me know what you think about the class and if you're participating.
Have a great day ...

Strathroy Sidewalk Sales

It's a little warm in these parts (understatement), but there are lots of great deals to be had in downtown Strathroy over the next few days.

Here at Up the Street ...

50% off selected papers & embellishments

40% off candy, fudge & chocolate pizza

25% off glasswear & home decor items

20% off Born in a Barn furniture

15% off tools & punches

10% off antiques

The Sidewalk Sales are running today, Friday & Saturday. 

On Saturday, Frank Street will be closed between Thomas and James streets around 3pm for ...

Children's Entertainment

BBQ by the Strathroy Rotary Club between 4 and 9pm to raise funds for the future Splash Pad in Alexandria Park

Jingles the Clown

Outdoor movie on Frank Street starting at dusk ... Justin Beiber "Never Say Never" (bring your lawnchairs).

"I Swear" projects from Lesley

Hey Gals!  July is certainly flying by.  Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and have been able to squeeze in a bit of relaxation between running kids to camp and all of their summer activities.

The August kit is coming along nicely and will be revealed on August 1st.

Until then, here are a few more of Lesley's projects using the "I Swear" kit from June ...

The "Lazy Days" kit is currently sold out, but there are still a few "I Swear" kits to be had :)

So many cards ...

I think that most of us find it difficult to fit scrapping time in once the weather turns nice (not that this year has been the best ... but still) and the school year comes to an end. 

Sometimes a little card helps to keep the creative juices flowing and takes very little time to complete.  Have a gander at all of the wonderful cards that the design team have created with the June kits ...

From Julia ...

 ... a sweet little All Occasion card with beautiful rolled flowers ...

From Mandy ... a shaped birthday card ...

 ... and a simple little card that could be used for a house warming ...

Lesley creates a card suitable for a crafty friend (making excellent use of the 7 Gypsies rub-ons that come with the "I Swear" kit) and even decorates the envelope to match ...

 Sarah banged out three bright and fun cards ...

 I love the banner made from stamped tickets ...

Using a die cut title as your main sentiment cuts down on your time and creates a striking focal point ...

It's kind of a crummy day here today.  Go make cards :)

It's here ...

The Summer Issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today is now available! 

 

Be sure to check out page 56 for Sarah Webb's "Full on Giggle Puss" layout using Up The Street's Resort Town kit :)

* On Holidays *

Up The Street will be closed

from Friday, July 1st

until Friday, July 8th

Sarah's Layouts

I knew that the "Lazy Days" kit would suit Sarah's style perfectly.  She also added the Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers and a piece of the Crate Portait paper from the "I Swear" kit.

Love, love, love adding Glossy Accents to different elements.  Especially a water themed page.  Just look at the difference a quick layer of the Glossy Accents finished the "summer" sticker. 

I really haven't fallen for the banner trend myself, so I was excited to see how Sarah used one of the little banner stickers as a little accent here.

Another fun, whimsical page with a bit of machine stitching around the edges to nicely frame the layout.

A great cluster of stickers and bits.  And more of the banner stickers used in a non-traditional way.

More Glossy Accents on a die cut title.

LOVE the balloons in the photos.  Although there are so many beautiful items on the page, your eye still goes right for the photos.  Just perfect.

Visit the Gallery to see more of the Design Team's work or Sarah's blog for other great projects