$1 Wednesday!

Today during Echo Park's digital "One Buck Wednesday" sale, download the digital Echo Park Paper "This & That Christmas Paper Pack #2" kit for just $1.




Then download the Echo Park Paper "This& That Christmas Element Pack #2" kit for 50% off.







Hugs,
Kandis

It's Halloween!

I can't believe how fast the days are flying by--it's already Halloween! It's my favorite holiday and we've had so much fun this month making spooky stuff and eating creepy snacks. I created a couple Halloween cards for you today--

I'm loving my Silhouette-- and I have been for years, but I've been using it a lot more lately! I'm always finding new ways to use it! And I just fell in love with this Frankenstein! Isn't he cool?

Sorry I've been MIA lately--just some little health problems, three boys, and life! But I want to get back on track with my blogging!

Here's my boys all dressed up for Halloween!

 

  

  

 

I hope you had a great Halloween! 

Hugs,

Kandis

Jenni Bowlin and Photo Freedom!

Welcome to the Jenni Bowlin and Echo Park Paper Design Team Blog Hop! Today the teams are showcasing projects from our latest "Jenni Bowlin" Photo Freedom collection. Be sure to follow the blog hop list below as you hop from one blog to the next. Return to the Echo Park Paper blog at any time for the next blogger on the list in case you get lost or confused! ONE winner will be selected from each blog to receive an Echo Park Paper collection kit of their choosing. To qualify for the kit, comments will be due by midnight EST, Sunday, September 29th to qualify for the drawing. The winner will be announced on each blog Monday, October 1st so be sure to check back to see if you've won.

Here's my layout--I used the divided page protectors that come in the collection (there are 5!) So many little darling details in this collection--everything you think of when you hear Jenni Bowlin!

 

 

JBS Mercantile http://jennibowlinstudioinspiration.blogspot.com/

Betsy Sammarco http://justapharmgirl.blogspot.com/

Doris Sander http://dorissander.blogspot.com/

Leah Farquharson http://amusing-to-create.blogspot.com/

Lisa Dickinson http://amusing-to-create.blogspot.com/

Tina Walker http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/
Kandis Smith: http://mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com/
Linda Auclair: http://elendae.wordpress.com/
Susan Stringfellow: http://creativelysavvy.blogspot.com/
Echo Park Paper: http://www.echoparkpaperblog.com/

Stop by everyone's blog! It's so fun to see how versatile this collection is!

Hugs,

Kandis

Summertime!

I can't believe it's almost July! The fourth is coming up and I'm so excited, as are my boys. Every time we drive past a fireworks stand they almost pee their pants with excitement! They have even saved up a little of their chore money to buy their own fireworks--I'm sure they can get some snakes or sparklers for a dollar or two! ;) (anyone else  love Joe Dirt? snakes and sparklers... haha)

We have been busy this past month--a trip to Utah to visit family, school ending, painting my living room, and dealing with the heat! But I'm finally able to make a post!

Here's some cards I've been working on--I love these new stamps from Hero Arts. I was skeptical at first, I thought they kinda looked like they would turn out funny, but they are fantastic! They look like real splattered paint!

 

 

And Here's a card using some Hexagon stamps also by Hero Arts--

I hope you get the chance to play in the sun today--maybe break out that slip 'n' slide. That's what we are doing! First, off to slather some sun screen on this pale body!

Hugs,

Kandis

A Sneak peak...

I feel so lucky and blessed to get to work with really fantastic companies! I got asked to create some fun cards with some beautiful Pebbles Inc. papers, stickers, and goodies! Oh man, are they just simply adorable!  The post will go up tomorrow on the Pebbles blog-- go check it out! Here's some sneak peaks of what you will see:

Hope you get a chance to stop by!
hugs,
Kandis

Hampton Arts and Echo Park Blog Hop

 

Hello everyone! I have a little card to share with you today using Hampton Arts new Bundle of Joy stamp set. I paired it up with the matching papers from Echo Park's Bundle of Joy collection. 

 

I love those stars! And they are easy to cut out! I used the Echo Park solid paper for my base, rounded the corners, and added some patterned papers to one side. The stamps are the easiest to use. I love Hampton Arts stamps because they are so easy to clean off! The hardly ever stain, and the images are always crisp and clear! 

For a chance to win either a stamp prize from Hampton Art or one of three collection kits from Echo Park Paper, please continue on the blog hop leaving a comment on each blog. Winners will be selected and announced both on the Echo Park Paper and Hampton Art blogs on Monday, April 29th. All comments are due by Sunday, April 28th at midnight EDT to qualify.
Here is the blog hop list:

Echo Park Paper
Hampton Art
Laurel Seabrook
Linda Auclair
TamaraTripodi
Susan Stringfellow
Wendy SueAnderson
JenniferGallacher
Kandis Smith (You are here)

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by! 

hugs,

Kandis

 

In Hiding...

My goodness, it's been a month since I last posted! I'm such a slacker! Time goes by so fast--we've had a bunch of family stuff. Landen's Birthday, My birthday, Cooper's birthday, and Easter--whew! I got a little distracted with all the planning and partying! ;)

Can you believe my little Coop is 2!? 2!!!! I can't. He's getting so big... and using so many words now. He was playing kickball with the boys in the hallway and as I walked past he looked at me and said, "Watch out mommy!" Ok--not in perfect pronunciation, but I could totally understand him! That's his first three word sentence! :) Gets me all choked up!

Landen is 5 now--a whole hand. And he thinks he is big time grown up. I guess he is... I just don't want to believe it! He asks me everyday if Kindergarten starts tomorrow. haha--you've got a couple months kid! The way he thinks just makes me laugh. The other day Logan was talking about playing basketball at practice and how he kept hitting 3 pointers and the coach told him he was on fire. Then Landen said, "It's ok Logan, don't be scared. You aren't really on fire. He was just teasing you." Hehe Made me giggle.

So I have a few Echo projects for you--there are FREE PDF's to go with them too--just click on the image and it will take you to the link! Check out all the other designers work while you are over there--some stunning work!

Hope you had a great Easter and are enjoying a little bit of warmer weather! We've broken out the t-shirts around here! :)
hugs,
Kandis

We have a winner!!

Congrats to:

Lea L. said...
This card is just adorable! Love this collection!

February 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Yay Lea! I just emailed you! :)

 

February Echo Park Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Echo Park Paper Design Team Blog Hop! Today the Echo Park Paper Design Team is showcasing projects from our latest collections. All about a Boy and Sweet Girl collections are out this month! And let me tell you--they are darling!!! Echo Park did an amazing job coordinating all the little embellishments to match also--chipboard, stickers, washi tape, brads, etc. I wanted to show you a little card I made using the Sweet Girl collection--here is is:

Aren't they gorgeous? How can you NOT create something adorable with them! They scream cute!

Here's my little card:

Be sure to follow the blog hop list below as you hop from one blog to the next. Return to the Echo Park Paper blog at any time for the next blogger on the list in case you get lost or confused! ONE winner will be selected from each blog to receive an Echo Park Paper collection kit of their choosing. To qualify for the kit, comments will be due by midnight EST, Sunday, February 24th to qualify for the drawing. The winner will be announced on each blog Monday, February 25th  so be sure to check back to see if you've won.

Echo Park Paper: http://www.echoparkpaper.typepad.com/

Laurel Seabrook: http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/

Susan Stringfellow: http://creativelysavvy.blogspot.com/

Linda Auclair: http://elendae.wordpress.com/

Wendy Sue Anderson: http://www.wendysueanderson.blogspot.com/

Tamara Tripodi: http://happylifecraftywife.com/

Olga Vasilieva: http://www.olgavasilieva.blogspot.com/

Lowri McNabb: http://www.papervinenz.com/

Nancy Damiano: http://www.thepaperorchard.blogspot.com/ 

ME: www.mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com

Echo Park Paper: http://www.echoparkpaper.typepad.com/

 Hugs,
Kandis

Creative Cards

Echo park just came out with a fantastic new Idea book-- Creative Cards! And like always... it's FREE!!!! Gotta love that. And since I'm card crazy--I'm particularly fond of this one! :) Click on the image for the link or go HERE.

There are so many fantastic designers in here--and 24 beautiful cards! Go check it out!

hugs,
Kandis

Black and White LOVE...

I found some really cute pictures of my boys sitting on my computer that I totally forgot about! I've been playing with the black and white actions over at My Four Hens--LOVE them. They are so great! And super affordable--they are $8 for the set. Unlike other companies that charge hundreds! This set I'm using is called Match Stick.

Anyways.... here's some photos!






 



 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Hugs,
Kandis