When I first received my packet of Cosmo Cricket, and saw that “Joyride” was the collection that I had received, I knew immediately what pictures I was going to use. I have been holding onto these precious photos of my son, Jax, on his way home from the hospital the first time and not only [...]

Today, Nicole brings us another sweet layout using the Parisian Ephemera Collection. She is really on a roll, isn’t she?

I LOVE all the details in this layout.  So much sweetness in a 12×12 format.  Thanks, Nicole!
See you in the morning.
~Alyssa~

The Whole Grains Monochromatic Collection is filled with paper bag colored hues, perfect for pairing with just about any color. Today I thought I would show you a few new paper collections that will beautifully coordinate with this cardstock line.
First, Basic Grey’s “Max and Whiskers” collection! What a fun set of patterned paper for all [...]

The talented Nicole has a project to share today using the Parisian Ephemera Collection.  Check this out:

The thing I love most about this layout is the abundance of details.  The layering under the title, the brads, the buttons, the little flowers, the stitching, the stamping mixed with the journaling.  It’s fabulous!
I hope you are inspired! [...]

…can be a very good thing!  And I am not talking about those few extra pounds that some of us struggle with.  I am talking about cardstock!  One of the unique features of  Couture Cardstock is that there are a wonderful variety of paper weights available within each collection or family.
Here is a little more [...]

Whoever thinks “cardstock is just cardstock”, certainly has not touched a package of Couture Cardstock. Offering 17 different finishes, the incredible versatility that can be found in our collections, without a doubt, makes our cardstock completely unique.
Our Columns, Linen, Texture, Lineal, Leather, and Waffle, finishes, not only give visual appeal when left alone, but when [...]

Today, I am just popping in to highlight a few patterned paper collections that coordinate perfectly with our Young Love Monochromatic Family.  The beautiful collection has pinks ranging from a soft pastel pink to a hot neon pink, to a rich deep rose pink.

First up, what better way to build a totally feminine layout then to start [...]

This week marks the beginning of summer vacation for my two daughters. It also marks the beginning of a precious two month period that I get to spend with them, basking in the warm Alabama weather, making the most of this time when they are still young. I have found that the pictures that I [...]

Today, please welcome Deb Felts to the Couture Blog.  This is Deb’s first post, but certainly not her last!  Deb is working with A Rose By Any Other Name Monochromatic Family during the month of May, and we are loving what she has created (how’s that for a teaser?).

Deb used a Hero Arts stamp and lots of papers [...]

Purple and green….one of my favorite color combinations. And what’s the perfect embodiment of purple and green? A lovely bottle of vino!!
My card today uses an image from Just For Fun ® Rubber Stamps. Don’t you just love the French feel of it? The card base [...]