Happy Canada Day!

Wow - its already July 1st and there are so many amazing things going on today that I don't even know where to start!!

#1. Its the official start of my DT Term at Scrapbook Star and my Challenge is up on their blog.

July DT Challenge: Cut it OUT! Embellish your layout using cut outs from patterned paper!

Scrapbook Star's July kit is packed full of amazing patterned papers that you can use in so many different ways! I want you to discover the 'possiblilty of embellishment' by looking no further than your patterned paper to embellish your layout.

Here is my example using the July kit featuring amazing papers from Scribble Scrabble's Georgia Collection.

I cut out butterflies and flowers and added the pearls for a finishing touch - all from the kit!

The stamp was my own, but I used the ink from the kit, stamped onto the green cardstock included in the kit, cut out and then added more pearls!

Happy cutting!!!

NOTE: It is MUCH easier to do 'fussy cutting' with detailing scissors rather than the ones in your kitchen!

#2. I am over the moon to announce that I have been chosen as the Guest Designer for the month of July over at A La Carte Challenge blog where you pick your own challenge from their menu! Menus will be changed on the 1st and 15th of the month.

#3. My layouts "Right Where I Belong", "Love You And All Your Moods", and "So Happy Together" have been published in Scrapbooking.com Magazine.

I think that's all I can fit on just one post!! Check back tomorrow for some more amazing stuff!!!!!