My Little Shoebox partners with Core'dinations , a Becky Fleck Sketch and 2 Giveaway's

Wooohooo I just received an email telling me I will be getting a visit in the next 2 days from the man in brown. Yup u heard me....the My Little Shoebox CHA release is headed to me and in to my waiting arms. I am so excited to work with these beautiful new designs that Helen has created. If you have not seen them make sure you visit the MLS Blog for a peak.

Once I get them ....it will be a mad rush to get my work done, shipped out in time for Suzy & Helen to get my designs to Florida. What I am excited about though is I won't be to far behind. YAY....I will be heading to CHA too. Not just my designs this time.

Helen is soooo spoiling us and rented a HUGE 3bath GORGEOUS town home for us to stay in with top of the line amenities. All work and no play......naaaahhhhh not us girlie's. We even have a Disney trip planned ....How Fun !

Ok well enough of that and on to show u just how Awesome the My Little Shoebox is when it is paired with Core'dinations:

This is a Happy Birthday card. I tried giving it a vintage appeal and hand stitched the beads on after beading them on wire. I also beaded the kraft envelope. I luv little details. FYI I have the kraft policy 10 envelopes up for sale in my Etsy shop (unbeaded), so swing by and visit it.



This is a layout using the FAB Core'dinations. This cardstock is sandable and it exposes another color underneath it's layers. The picture is of Isabella the day she was born. I also added a touch of vintage by adding the paper lace that was given to me during a vintage swap I recently participated in.



So that was Isabella as a newbie and this is Isa as a BIG girl :' (
She is loving swimming. I can't believe she will be 2yrs old next week.



Of course most of my pics of Isa look like this....always in Daddy's arms.




Talking about all grown up. Here is my niece Mercedes. Such a camera diva. She is getting so big......................sigh..................... In this layout u can really see the effects of sanding the Core'dinations cardstock. I created a fabric flower, layered a punched out paper flower and a button on top of that.



Boys will be Boys..... my boys sure know how to Live , Laugh and Love. When it comes to water they become just like fish. ahhhh to be young again !



Here is a mini album I created with some kraft board (you can find some in my etsy shop). I than covered it with My Little Shoebox pattern paper and used a great mix of the yummy Core'dination colors and some of the MLS diecuts.



I also want to show you some of my recent work I have uploaded to my Etsy shop.
If you take a moment and visit me there at my shop & convo me thru my shop telling me which is your favorite card/product. I will than throw all the names of those who convo me into a hat by my next posting and one winner will receive their fave item.



Last but definitely not least. How excited was I when the MLS team was asked to work with Becky Fleck and her fabulous Page Maps Sketches for July.
Here is the Sketch Becky sent me.



Here is what I created using her wonderful sketch:



Ok I also have another giveaway. I just received the May Cards Edition that has some of my work published in it. I am giving away this edition and adding a few surprise goodies to it. Trust me you will not be disappointed !!!! All u have to do is leave me a comment here on my Blog on your favorite online craft/scrapbooking store that you like to buy from. The catch is I really want to hear why it's your favorite store. What makes it unique and what keeps you going back to it. Once again by my next post I will pick a winner (or 2 with different selected goodies) out of a hat. So please take a moment and share ur thoughts.
Here is the mag:

and this is the card in this publication...thanks for letting me share:


One last thing before I sign off. I just want to remind you guys to swing by "A Kiss on The Chic" and take a look at this months Kit. They are GORGEOUS. What a talent Laura has, to combine so many unique, fantastic products together!

Well I think I got it all. I want to THANK all of you guys for visiting me. I really do appreciate all your kind words of encouragement. They really mean alot!

Many Hugs and well wishes to all and have a Blessed Creative week.
Norma Kennedy