Tuesday, January 19, 2010

January Tour de Freaks!!!

Welcome to the January edition of the Control Freaks Tour de Freaks Blog Tour! This month, we're featuring all things Valenetine's/ Love. Ah, l'amour...lol. You've probably just arrived from the totally awesome Julie Buhler's blog, Paper Pleasing Ideas. She rocks, right? I'm sure you enjoyed all of her projects. I know I did!

Let's keep the party rolling, shall we?


I don't know what's going on with me lately but cardmaking has been really hard for me! I have an idea in my head and it seems wicked awesome. Putting it on paper? Not so much. I *like* this card, I just don't *love* it. The Small Heart punch with the new I [heart] Hearts stamp set, however, I lurve. I was lucky enough to receive the stamps at the Québec City regionals.





Next, I made this love note matchbook album for my super hot husband for Valentine's day. I used the luscious Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Rectangle Glassine Envelopes and the Hugs Sending Love Notes from the new mini catalogue to make a a cute way to tell my hubs how much he means to me. I only wrote the top 5 things but there's a million reasons why I love him. Ok, everyone stop gagging...moving on....


This is a layout that I frequently go back to as it really showcases the photo. And this photo, in particular, makes me laugh. I can't tell you how many shots I have of this guy making this face. He sometimes even adds, in a thick French accent, "Can you smell what the Phil is COOKIN'?" How could I *not* love this man? LOL!

That's it for me, folks! From here you'll head on over to the talented Dawn Olchefske's blog, DOstamping with Dawn. Her projects are great so, GO! Go enjoy!! Ske-doosh.


37 comments from people who rock.:

Julie said...

I totally LOVE that scrapbook page!!

Cindy Major said...

Okay, I am so glad you switched your comment feature back because I just need to tell you how much I luuurve your projects! Oh wow! Makes me feel like mine are so not good enough! Lol!

Seriously, I love the little rows of punched hearts on the first card. Love the beautiful matchbook album and oh my gosh, that layout is gorgeous!!!! Now, I can't wait to receive the new papers and corduroy accents on Friday. That picture is SO funny, and the layout showcases it perfectly. Love the doodling, love the way you did your title... Did I tell you how much I love that page?!

*grin*

Nice job, Wiggins! We got to get you on this Tour de Freaks thing more often!

Cindy
xox

FieryCanuck77 said...

Ok, I ALWAYS love your projects, but I must say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your scrapbook page!!!! Your man is too funny! :)
TFS!

Trina Caraway said...

Hot, Hot, HOT!

Love the matchbook notebook and the page. THO is a keeper!

Wendybell said...

I lurve ya, friend!! Everything is superlicious!! That first card??? WhatEVER!! It's totally awesome ... so terrific in its simplicity and execution, yet so eye-catching. I really need to make a "reasons I love ya" book for my DH ... but it would be MEGAthick, man!! And that layout??? AWESOME, girl!! That picture is perfectly showcased with your most excellent layout!! :)

PocketsOfInspiration said...

What great projects! Love that little flip matchbook but I REALLY love that Scrap page. All those hearts...they're wonderful! You've titled the page great.

Amanda Reddicliffe said...

All your projects are awesome! The scrapbook LO really is stunning though - WOW! Gorgeous work!!

Janine said...

I love everything, but that scrapbook page has got me wondering "what the Phil is cooking"! LOL!

Ellie said...

GIRL U just on FIIIREEEEEE... Loving them projects! :) what a wonderful little matchbook and the Scrapbook Rocked.. SHOOT Girl you just ROCK and lets leave it at that! lol

Fanny Trépanier Démonstratrice Stampin'Up! (Secteur Abitibi) said...

Wow! Encore une fois, tes créations sont superbes! Bravo!

Ton humour est délectable!

Au plaisir de te lire!

6p00e54f9444b98833 said...

Love it ALL! Great job as usual!

Allison said...

Love it all - especially the matchbook album. What a fabulous idea!

Katy Clark said...

Brandi, that matchbook album is adorable. Love everything about it...even the "mug" shot! :)

Connie said...

WOWZERS!!! Hot stuff there! I absolutely LOVE all your projects!

Anonymous said...

Love the title on your scrapbook page! The photo is hilarious and you are right, how could you not love someone who makes you laugh! My hubby makes me laugh and has for 27 years...even when I'd rather be mad! LOL - Mary R.

stampinstars said...

Super ADORABLE projects, Brandi!! I second Wendy's "whatever" on your card...what's not to LOVE about it! Now I have to go order some of those glassine envelopes & the little notes to go in them, so I can make that little Love You album! Erin Blair

MaryR said...

hot hot hot is right - girl you are on fire - what a gorgeous style you have and your humor and creativity - love it! great projects

LeeAnn Greff said...

Super, super projects! I really love all of them.
Your card is fantastic - great use of the wide ribbon.
And the little matchbook album with the hugs.... too cool!
And what a cute story & photo of your hubby - love it too!

Holly/catrules said...

Brandi awesome stuff the scrapbook page was funny girl you rock!

Jenn Diercks said...

You are such a fabulous scrapper. I wish I had some of your talent when it comes to that. Your little book and page are fantastic. I also love the 1st card with all of the little hearts.

Wendy J. said...

Brandi, adorable card and love the scrapbook/page. Yep, hot husband has a great "look of love"! Wonderful projects!

Amy said...

I *knew* your projects would rock! You genius, you! And LOL at Phil! It's a good thing he loves you!

Jennifer Jackson said...

This is really cool! I love how the punched hearts look on the scrapbook page!

Laura Pinto-Nguyen said...

I love, love, love, love, love that scrapbook page!!! Did I mention I really love the scrapbook page??!!!

CRYSTAL said...

Totally LOVE that scrapbook page! I'm not a scrapbooker...but when I see stuff like this, it makes me want to give it a try! :) tfs

Lisa said...

Great job! The scrapbook page made me LOL! Love it!

Mary said...

Good thing I don't have to pick a favorite of yours...that would be IMPOSSIBLE...they are all FANTASTIC!

CeeCee said...

That scrapbook page is totally awesome. I love the black background and the white frame... everything is beautifully balanced. Well done!

Maggie Patterson said...

These are fabulous projects. I especially love the scrapbook page - I am so CASEing it.

Genelle Little said...

I really love your scrapbook page - awesome layout! So effective.

cathy said...

You are totally awesome! I can't wait to case it all! Thanks, Brandi!
Cathy Warhank

Pid & Connie said...

Super Cute scarapbook page! I love it!

Lisa said...

*LOVE* the pic of Phil. I can only IMAGINE what's "cooking".... *sniggle*

Awesome work, as always!

Anonymous said...

Wouhouuuuuuuuuuuu, c'est vraiment beau et que dire du regard de ton chum et des couleurs, c'est vriament ... solide !!!!

Bye bye
Ju
xxx

Anthonette said...

You certainly can rock the layouts, my dear! Love all the hearts. What a great pic of DH!

kathleenh said...

Totally lovin' this! Especially all of the little doodads you put on the hearts and the white border you put around it.

Kathy said...

Man, oh man! Love seeing all the goodies posted here! It's so fun to catch up on your blog!