Project Life 'Hi' Card

I am absolutely in love with the new Project Life by Stampin' Up! line. 
If you saw my previous post, Engagement Digital Scrapbook Page, I mentioned that I used the Everyday Adventure brush set from the digital download.  Today's project uses a card from the Everyday Adventure set, in paper rather than digital format.  I love working hands on with projects, not just digital--and Project Life is great for quick scrapbook pages using the pocket-page format.
HOWEVER, I can also see a number of uses for the Project Life line outside of scrapbook pages.  I wanted this card to be fun to look at (and to make!) and be something that could be given for any purpose.
I started with one of the small Project Life cards--a blue one that says HI.  The ombre watercolor effect was super easy to achieve with the new Work of Art stamp set from the 2014-15 catalog and various shades of yellow ink.

I really like how this turned out, and I would love to hear the unique ideas you have come up with for using Project Life cards and accessories!

~Lauren

Family Adventure Digital Scrapbook Page

I've really been into digital scrapbooking lately with my new MDS software.  Don't get me wrong, it will never replace my paper crafting--there just isn't anything like the feel and dimension of traditional scrapbooking.  But, every once in a while it is really fun to design something digital.  There are so many possibilities!

As soon as I saw the Calling All Heroes brush set, I knew I had to have it.  You might say that my family has a little bit of a super hero obsession...  This was perfect for a scrapbook layout!

I thought it would be fun to leave space for a family portrait on the left page, while adding little super hero 'portraits' of each family member on the opposite page.  I loved the versatility of the super hero face builders.  There were so many combinations to choose from.  I also loved the little bit of texture brought to my layout by the blue polka dot paper--which was also included with my software.

I can see so many other possible applications for this brush set.  Birthday invitations,  or even thank you cards with a greeting such as 'You're Super!".  What else can you come up with?

Also, I couldn't think of how to use the fading dot stamp.  Any ideas?

This stamp set was a "smash" hit for me-- I hope you enjoy it too!
~Lauren