Scrap Fit

Happy Tuesday! I'm a little sunburned and tired, but yesterday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom sure was a lot of fun! Who knew my eight year old was a roller coaster junkie?! Quality time with the family, my sister and niece was definitely needed and enjoyed :).

LOL, this was during the dolphin show. I have no idea what's going on with Colten's face - a dolphin must have done something cool ;).

I wanted to let you all know about a challenge blog that Precocious Paper is sponsoring this month - Scrap Fit! I am sponsoring two challenges.  The lucky winner of the first challenge - to put a banner on it - will win the July Sampler and a pair of Pink Limeade Butterfly Doilies:

I hope you'll stop by and play along. I'd love to send you some of my handmade goodies.  And before I go, I want to publicly wish my wonderful husband a very Happy Birthday! I get to make fun of him because now he is 30 and I'm still in my twenties - for a few weeks, anyway ;). Enjoy your day! Tessa

Designer Friday - More From Anna

Hello! Last week I shared a layout that Anna White-Sharman created with the July Sampler, "Pink Limeade." Today I am excited to share a home decor project with you.  Check out Anna's altered pillow!

Embellished with two of the fabric/felt flowers, as well as spiral felt flowers and ribbon, I think this pillow makes the perfect accessory for a summer patio!

The flowers and ribbon could easily be sewn on with a needle and thread. Or, if you don't sew, you could use fabric glue.  Be generous with the glue and give it plenty of time to dry before use.

Thank you, Anna! What a fun project!  If you're interested in the July Sampler, you can find it here.  Well, I'm off.  I did tackle quite a bit of my to-do list yesterday, but now it's longer.  Hmmm, how does that happen? :) :) :)  Enjoy your day! Tessa

Designer Friday - Anna White-Sharman

Hello Friday! I'm excited to be bringing back past design team member Anna White-Sharman as my July guest designer! Anna has been playing with the July Sampler, Pink Limeade, and has a fabulous layout to share today:

Gorgeous photograph, huh?! I need flowers like that in my yard :).

Anna has requested more of these tulle and felt flowers in the shop.  What do you think? I suppose I could do a whole line of different colors.... :) :) :).

What a pretty cluster of embellishments! I love seeing them all grouped together like this.

If you would like to purchase the July Sampler, you can find it here.  Be sure to check out the coordinating Butterfly Doilies (almost sold out!), Sweet Spots, and the Mini Sampler in the same color palette but with different flowers.

Thank you, Anna! I can't wait to see what you create next :). Have a great day everyone! Tessa

July Sampler Reveal!

It's official - the July Sampler, "Pink Limeade", has hit the Precocious Paper shelves! Click on the photos to be taken to that item's listing in the shop.

Here is what you will receive:

♥ 1 Apple Green Polka Dot Fabric and Felt Flower
♥ 1 Pink Damask Fabric and Felt Flower
♥ 1 Pink and Green Floral Fabric and Felt Flower
♥ 1 Designer Tissue Paper, Lime Green Polka Dot Lollipop Flower
♥ 1 Lime Green Glitter Tulle and Felt Flower
♥ 1 Pink Gingham Cupcake Poppy with Rhinestones
♥ 3 Spiral Felt Flowers in Apple, Shocking Pink and White
♥ 3 Leaves
♥ 3 Ribbons on Clothespins

With such a fun color palette, I couldn't stop there! I have several coordinating options for you, too, including a mini sampler! My favorite part of the mini sampler is the flower made from Cosmo Cricket Delovely fabric :).

Also available, Pink Limeade Sweet Spots:

And Pink Limeade Butterfly Doilies:

Specials:
♥ If you purchased the June Sampler, you receive free shipping on your purchase of the July Sampler (as well as anything else you add to your cart in that same transaction).
♥ Your purchase of a July Sampler qualifies you for free shipping of the August Sampler.
♥ If you purchase the June Sampler and July Sampler in the same transaction, the discount is still good - just convo me beforehand for a coupon code or wait for a refund after the sale.
♥ The June Sampler, "Summertime", is on sale right now for only $10.00.

Happy shopping! Tessa

Designer Friday - July Sampler Sneak

Happy Friday, all!  I am excited to share with you a sneak peek of the Precocious Paper July Sampler.  Design team member Mandy has created some fabulous things that I just know you're going to love :). First up, brooches!

Mandy said, "I made these thinking of my granny but the girls love them so I guess they are keeping them. I replaced the middle buttons with Epiphany Crafts Vintage settings with the epoxy photo middles. Simple and fun!" I LOVE this idea and am going to have to pick up some of those photo settings :).

I love this next project, a layout featuring a tissue paper flower:

Mandy's last project is just genius.  With the aid of her sewing machine, this mini made from felt and baseball card page protectors houses wallet-sized photos perfect for a purse.  The large flower on the front and the ribbon tied on the side come in the sampler :).

Thank you for your inspiring work, Mandy!  For more photos of Mandy's projects, please see the Precocious Paper Facebook page.  The July Sampler will go on sale June 25th.  In other Precocious Paper news, sale #4600 is quickly approaching and whoever that may be will find a free mini sampler in their package :).  I like doing these little giveaways every 100 sales :).  You can shop here.  

On a personal note, thank you for all your well-wishes for Jaxon.  He's doing great and at the moment has the cheesiest grin with a funny tooth.  I still feel a bit like I'm being asked to run an obstacle course this month, but in the end, all is well :).  Have a fabulous weekend! Tessa