Made this layout based on CSI’s case #19 and using Bo Bunny’s May Layout Challenge. I used papers mostly from their Ambrosia Collection and some Prima chipboard stickers. The birdhouse is from Prima as well. The wood titles are from Pink Paislee and the journal spot is a piece of packaging from a stamp set from My Mind’s Eye. The beaded accents are made from wire and the tiny butterflies on them are shrinkydinks cut with a Martha Stewart punch.

I recently discovered a scrapbook store near where I live. It’s actually a sort of boutique where crafty folk can rent booths and sell their handiwork. They have a small room which showcases lots of scrapbooking goodies and there’s an area for you to crop. They even have a cricut machine you can use for a small fee. There were actually a bunch of ladies gathered there when we went. I, of course, perused the selection and took home a bunch of new cling stamps, some border embellies, twine, and an awesome acrylic mini album I cant wait to work on. I might do a little tutorial as soon as I figure out what to do so stay tuned!