Showing posts with label Pink Ninja Addicts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pink Ninja Addicts. Show all posts

Monday, May 23, 2011

SNOWBIRD

*snowbird*

This month I have been a lucky girl.  The Pink Ninjas asked me to guest for them using their May kit, Scarlet Begonias (which is a lovely kit of red, yellow and green).  If you missed it you can see my first layout for them HERE, and of course on the Pink Ninjas blog : )

*snowbird*

*snowbird*

*snowbird*

For this layout, I wanted to use these instax I took while in Snowbird, on the first day it snowed while we were there (there was already lots of snow when we arrived).  I had just got out of an early morning Tai Chi class, and decided to catch some of the magic that comes with Springtime snow.  It just so happens that this lovely day was also my sister, Amber's birthday.....how perfect is that!?!  I had a blast slowly walking back to the lodge (from another building, in my shorts no less), snapping away (with both my cameras) at all this soft, fluffy white stuff.  And when it came time to put a layout together these were the first photos I thought of.  Most recently, I have been using spray paint on the background of my layouts, but for some reason watercolor felt better for this page.  Maybe it's because that's what snow looks like after it's melted and dripping down the side of a wall.....who knows!?  Anyways, it was really fun, and there were so many yummy things to layer, it made this kit is super easy to work with.....which is always nice : )  Have an awesome week peoples!  <3 Carrie

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

PHOTO IN A DAYDREAM

*the bluff* layout flowers

Guess what?  I have a new layout up over at Bubblegum Life for my Project Monday!  I know it's been forever since I did a traditional layout....and is was sooooo fun!!!  Plus I was lucky enough to use this awesome May kit from the super cool Pink Ninja Addicts to create it.....

*Scarlet Begonias Oner Upper* Collage

Have a lovely rest of your day today!  <3 Carrie

Monday, February 28, 2011

A springtime scrapbook crop.....

*Pink Ninja Addicts* Spring Crop

Sounds nice, huh?!?  I can just imagine it.....sitting at a big craft table in a lovely house on the beach, surrounded by lots of happy scrapbook artists, eating yummy food, drinking a big glass of wine, working on my projects ALL day.....I am soooo going to be there!  And you will find all the lovely details HERE.

Designing this flyer for my friends over at the Pink Ninja Addicts, is just one of the things that has been keeping me busy as of late.....playing with Pumpkin is so much fuuunnnn : )

Hope to see you there!
<3 Carrie

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Early this morning.....

Breakfast

.....I was drinking this thick chocolate vanilla chai.....and biting into a rich cafe hazelnut truffle.  I know it may sound silly, but since I'm awake before the sun rises these days, simple little pleasures give my day a wonderful jump start : )

Playtime

Today I decided I'm going to take some time for myself.  Normally Sunday is my day to do what I want and not think about my lists, but the rest of this week is crazy busy (and CHA is on Saturday....Yay!!!!).  So, I am finally making time to start on a project for me that I am super excited about!!!  I'll be using the entire Pink Ninja Addicts January kit for this one project.....or at least that is what I have planned.  Keep your fingers crossed that nothing comes up (I get distracted easily these days).  Later I hope to make time to finish organizing my scrapbook area in our living room.  You see, I have this crazy plan to not use my craft table for any storage other than things that need to be plugged in, like my typewriter, sewing machine, etc...we'll see how that works out.....for me it's a constant process of trying different things to find out whats suits me best : )

What are some of your favorite ways to organize your craft supplies?

I hope you have a wonderful day!
<3 Carrie

Friday, January 14, 2011

Soft colors for Spring

*Soft Spring* Wreath

I know it's not spring yet, and actually I prefer the winter wheather here in San Diego, but it hasn't kept me from thinking about all the pretty flowers and soft colors that it brings.....

*Soft Spring* Wreath (close)

I made this yarn wreath as a present for my beautiful friend Ally.  You may know her as the super cool Ninja Master Ally from the Pink Ninja Addicts.  They have an amazing kit for sale this month!  Take a peek.....

*Glitter in the air* Collage

It's been ages since I've set foot inside a scrapbook store, so this kit was the perfect treat.  I'm making a book with it's lovely product, and it'll be the first thing I've made for myself in a while, so I'm super excited!!!  Today the photos I had printed will be ready for pickup.  That means I will probably put the guts of my book together this evening.....yay!....can't wait!!!

Here's to a great weekend : )
<3 Carrie

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Pink Ninja Addicts Scrapbook Kits

*Suits & Ladders* Collage

Thought I'd share a fun little fact with you tonight.....  

*Every month I excitedly get to open up my email and find the lovely photos I will use to make the monthly collages for the Pink Ninja Addicts, (big smile insert here)..... : )

The collage above is from their current, November kit.  I think their product in this kit is super bright and fallish and happy.....and I can't wait to see what their guest designer makes with it?!?!

I also feel super lucky, because my sweet friend Nely has been playing along with our Friday photo prompts and sharing lovely photos.  She recently made a beautiful layout using one of her prompt photos and this wonderful kit.  You can see it HERE (just look for a layout by "nely nels").  I just love it.  I think you will too.

I am taking a three day weekend this week, so I probably won't have another post here till Monday.  And then on Monday, I have a suprise, or actually just something I'm excited to share.

See ya then!  Have a great weekend!!!
<3 Carrie

Monday, September 20, 2010

Pink Ninja Monday!

*2010 Daydream* Layout

*2010 Daydream* Layout Close

What a day for a daydream; It's one of those days for takin' a walk outside.

I love the above saying from this October Afternoon sticker sheet.  The actual sticker didn't match my layout, so I printed it out onto a strip from a cloud photo I had taken this summer.....kinda fun, right?!?!

I used both the July Kits from the Pink Ninja Addicts for this 6x12 layout, and I just can't get enough of these colors!  I know it's time for fall, but this kit is SO me.  If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend taking a look at least for inspiration.  It's lovely.

Here's to a great week!
<3 Carrie

Monday, September 13, 2010

Pink Ninja Monday!

*WA* Tag Book

*just the 2 of us* Tag

*Smile* Tag

I finally made some ever so needed time to scrapbook this past weekend, and it was heavenly.

These are the first few pages in a little Tag Book I started to hold some of my Washington photos from this summer.  The July kits from the Pink Ninja Addicts had the perfect summer themed product, so I felt inspired to finish up these little tags (I had started them like 2 weeks ago).  I even have a layout in my head that I want to work on for next Monday.....hopefully I'm on a roll ; )

And if you haven't seen it yet, here is the cute new kit for September.....

Pink Ninja Addicts *Butterfly* Kit

Happy Pink Ninja Monday!
<3 Carrie

Monday, August 23, 2010

Pink Ninja Monday!

*Just the 2 of us*

So I am back in San Diego.  We arrived at like 7am yesterday morning.

Ryan and I both slept a lot, and then he played a new XBox game....."Lego Star Wars".....have you seen it?  It is seriously the cutest game (I am chuckling inside right now just thinking about it)!?!?  I might even start playing it.....I think I want to?!

Anyways, while he was indulged in his new game, I broke out my Pink Ninja Addicts July Kits, and just made stuff for a good three hours.  It felt SO great to be home with my art supplies!  I made quite a few tags (like the one above), and decided I want to attach a bunch of them together (probably with a binder ring) and add photos from my trip.....a mini book of sorts.  Kinda fun, right?!?!

The tag above holds a photo Ryan took of me kissing him on our last walk through the beautiful forest in Washington, so it is super special to me.  I am so blessed to have shared that moment with him.  And our walk was perfect.  Just the right temperature, cool and breezy.  I can still hear the trees as they sway together.

The other tags I made are just waiting for me to add photos, so next Monday I should have the rest to share all at once ;)   

Happy Pink Ninja Monday!!!
<3 Carrie

Monday, August 2, 2010

Pink Ninja Monday!

Layout for *G*

A layout for *G*  She is my dearest friend.


My room (at my Mom's) is officially being taken over with delightful goodness.  So far I have a piece of embroidery hanging, magenta twinkle lights, a glass pictcher filled with my freshly picked lavender bouquet, and now this sweet 6x12 layout sitting on my dresser.  Needless to say I fall asleep every night feeling blessed with my visit to Sequim : )


Here are some of the details of the layout.....

Layout for *G* Collage

I used both the July kits for this layout, *Toast & Bananas* and *Sunday Afternoon*.  I am in love with these colors right now....so fresh, bright, and cheerful!!!

Miss you Gloria!!!
Carrie

Monday, July 26, 2010

Pink Ninja Addicts Blog Hop w/ Tanisha Renee!






















Welcome to our fun blog hop for July, and thank you for stopping by!!!

Our Ninja In The Spotlight for this month is the talented Tanisha Renee.  She has made some awesome layouts with photos of her boys, and also two cool cards with the *Please Play This Song On The Radio* Main Kit.  You will love what she's created, and can see them on the Pink Ninja Addicts Blog, and/or her personal blog

I am also excited to share with you the second set of Pink Ninja Addict kits for July!!!  Here is the Main Kit *Toast & Bananas*.....

*Toast & Bananas*

And the Add-on Kit *Sunday Afternoon*.....

*Sunday Afternoon*

Aren't they perfect!  I just adore these colors right now!!!  Seems like these days, I just can't get enough red.....I think it's officially my second favorite color (green being my first).  And, I am so excited to make more goodies with these two kits!  Even thought I'm on vacation in Washington state, I'm sure I'll have something new to share next Monday ;)

As your hopping along on this blog hop, you'll also get to see all the other creations from the Pink Ninja Addict girls.....so, there is lots of inspiration.  Plus, there are giveaways (made from one of this month's kits, of course)!!!  You can enter for a chance to win one of these beauties:
*please play this song on the radio*





























  • *Summer Pinwheels* handmade by Ninja Star Carrie (me)

Summer Pinwheels
  • *Pinwheel Embellishments* handmade by Ninja Star Carrie (me)
Pinwheel Embellishments
    You have through Saturday, July 31st to enter for a chance to win one of the giveaways.  The winners will be announce Sunday, August 1st on the Pink Ninja Addicts blog :-)
    And here are the rules to enter.....
    • you have to be a follower of the Pink Ninja Addicts
    • you have to be a follower of the Pink Ninja Addicts Girls
    • you have to talk about this blog hop on your blog, and the Pink Ninja Addicts have to see it
    • you have to leave a comment on the Pink Ninja Addicts blog
    • you have to sport the Pink Ninja Addicts blinkie on your blog 
    Here are all the other girls for our blog hop, Pink Ninja style.....
    Enjoy!!!
    Carrie

    Monday, July 19, 2010

    Pink Ninja Monday!

    Today I would like to introduce you to the first of two brand new lovely kits from the Pink Ninja Addicts for the month of July.

    Please say hello to the cool main kit *please play this song on the radio*.....

    *please play this song on the radio*

    .....and the cutest add-on kit *electric youth*.....

    *electric youth*

    There are already some awesome projects up on the Pink Ninja Addicts blog with this kit from their talented Ninja in the Spotlight, Tanisha Renee!  And you will especially want to check out what she did with the adorable little robots HERE...it's genius...these little guys really are too cute!!!

    I hope to have the second kit for July available to show you next Monday, for another fun blog hop, with another special handmade giveaway : )  I can't giveaway too much, but I am super excited to work with this kit.....it reminds me of the 4th of July, picking blackberries, making homemade fruit crisps, summer in the country, and classic movies all rolled into one!!!  It is just perfect for me right now, and for the summer!

    Happy Pink Ninja Monday!
    Love,
    Carrie

    Monday, July 12, 2010

    Pink Ninja Monday!

    PNA *Fern Gully Mini*

    PNA *Fern Gully Mini Collage*

    This little book is only 2 & 1/2 inches wide by 3 & 1/4 inches tall.  Super tiny and cute!  When I saw the pretty floral paper, the colors were perfect for making a mini with a couple of the pics from my trip up to Fern Gully.  I used the Pink Ninja Addicts June Main Kit and May Main Kit to put it all together.  The only thing from my personal stash is the paperclips.

    My trusty sewing machine helped add a small border to the photos, and attach the sweet white paper flowers onto the orange paperclips.  I also used white thread to sew detail onto the green fabric leaves.  I just love when there is fabric in the kits!!!

    Today I am taking it slow.  I ended up getting sick on Friday, and am now recuperating.  Some tea, animal crackers, popsicles....it's all good.

    Happy Pink Ninja Monday!
    Carrie

    Monday, July 5, 2010

    Pink Ninja Monday!

    PNA *Night Sky* Layout


    This is a photo of the starry night sky last night (the 4th of July - my first try at photographing the stars).

    I used both of the June kits from the Pink Ninja Addicts to create the little 6x6 layout above, plus a black sharpie, a small doily, and my sewing machine with golden thread.  I also spray painted the pretty yellow thickers pink (just because).  I love the colors in these kits.....so happy : )

    I took the starry photo just after these colorful fireworks.....

    *4th of July Fireworks*

    Ryan and I were visiting with his parents in Temecula.  We had a delicious dinner, went for a light walk, and then sat by this lovely lake listening to the chatter of all the families that were waiting in anticipation for the light show.  The breeze was cool, and dyed down after the sun set.  Once the fireworks started, the reflections on the lake seemed to come alive.....they were beautiful!

    How did you spend your holiday?
    Happy Pink Ninja Monday!
    Carrie

    Monday, June 28, 2010

    Pink Ninja Monday!

    PNA *Strawberry Lemonade*

    Made some delishous strawberry lemonade with Gloria the other day for the first time in a long time.  You know, where you buy the fresh strawberries, and real lemonade (not from concentrate), muddle the strawberries, and stir in the lemonade.....yummm.....soooo good.  I made it again today and yesterday too.  I think it's the perfect refreshing beverage on a hot summer day : )

    The little 6x6 layout above is made from the Pink Ninja Addicts June kit *Sing for the Moment*, and also the May add-on kit *Stay Beautiful*.  I took the photo of the lemonade last week for one of the Summer of Love on-line class photo prompts.  It has a very slight lens flair (which was the prompt for that day).  Combined with the lovely Pink Ninja Addicts product, I thought it had the perfect feel for a refreshing summer layout.

    Happy Pink Ninja Monday!
    <3 Carrie

    Monday, June 21, 2010

    Pink Ninja Addicts Blog Hop w/ Debee Campos!























    Debee is a constant source of inspiration for me, and I am so excited she is our Ninja In The Spotlight for June!!!  She uses spray paint to perfection, and makes and sells the cutest little embellishments (that I admit, I love to buy from her sweet Etsy Shop.....she is my second favorite Etsy Shop after the Pink Ninja Addicts, of course)!

    You can see all the beautiful layouts she made with this month's kit, *Sing For The Moment*, on her blog, and/or on the Pink Ninja Addicts Blog.  They are perfect.  You'll see : )

    On this blog hop, you'll also get to see all the other creations from the Pink Ninja Addict girls, using both the *Sing For The Moment* Main Kit and the *Fireflies* Embellishment Kit.....so, there will be lots of inspiration.  Plus, there are giveaways!!!  You can enter for a chance to win one of these beauties:
    *Sing For The Moment* June Main Kit
      • a *Make A Playdate Journal* created by Gloria


















      • a *Summer Journal* handmade by Carrie (me)
      June Giveaway Book

      June Giveaway Book Side
        You have through Saturday, June 26th to enter for a chance to win one of the giveaways.  The winners will be announce Sunday, June 27th on the Pink Ninja Addicts blog :-)
        And here are the rules to enter.....
        • you have to be a follower of the Pink Ninja Addicts
        • you have to be a follower of the Pink Ninja Addicts Girls
        • you have to talk about this blog hop on your blog, and the Pink Ninja Addicts have to see it
        • you have to leave a comment on the Pink Ninja Addicts blog
        • you have to sport the Pink Ninja Addicts blinkie on your blog 
         And for my piece of inspiration here is a layout (for my sweetie), that I recently created with the June kits.....



        PNA *Ryan* Layout

        PNA *Ryan* Layout Collage

        I used a leaf mask and spray paint on the background, stitched most of the elements together, and painted the yellow thickers with white paint.  Easy and fun.

        Here are all the other girls for our blog hop, Pink Ninja style.....
        Enjoy!!!
        Carrie

        Monday, June 14, 2010

        Pink Ninja Monday!

        PNA Flower Shop Layout

        PNA Flower Shop Layout Collage

        I just LOVE the June kits from the Pink Ninja Addicts!!!  Lots of GREEEEN......my favorite color!  And perfect for creating this new layout :-)

        When I saw the delicious Studio Calico paper that was in this kit (*sing for the moment*....I also used the *fireflies* kit), I knew I wanted to print out my photo directly onto that paper.  It took forever, but I finally figured out how to print a borderless image with my printer.....and taadaa....all I had to do was add a little something above and below the photo for an instant layout!  Of course, I also sewed a bit, spray painted the daisies to give them a little texture, and inked the green fabric flowers to alter their hue.

        Now, when I look at this layout I remember, peeking through the beams of a greenhouse on a cool, wet afternoon, seeing all the colorful flowers that seem to be smiling, and my golden haired sister tending to them.  Sigh.  A very peaceful, bright, happy memory.

        Have a great week everyone!
        Carrie

        Monday, June 7, 2010

        Pink Ninja Monday!

        PNA *Relax* Layout

        PNA *Relax* Layout Collage

        I created this layout using both the Pink Ninja Addicts June main kit *sing for the moment* and June add-on kit *fireflies* :-)

        It's fairly simple, but the everything is just so pretty (I love this paper), I thought it was perfect just like this.  For some of the details I did a lot of sewing, and ended up outlining the text with a blue pen.

        And here is our beautiful Ninja In The Spotlight for June.....






















        .....Debee Campos!!!

        I am so excited she is the guest designer this month! She has an amazing eye for design, and her art is absolutely beautiful.  Debee has made some gorgeous layouts that you are going to love!  Make sure to check for them on Pink Ninja Addicts blog : )

        Have a great week!
        Carrie