Guest Designer: Valerie Bishop

Our Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Guest Designer is Valerie Bishop - I'm sure you're going to LOVE her fabulous layouts, card, and home decor project!

Short bio: My name is Valerie Bishop and I'm a SAHM right now. I live in central Arkansas with my high school sweetheart who's now been my husband for 28 years. We have 3 children ranging in ages from 16-26, 4 cats, and 2 dogs - it's crazy around our house sometimes!

How did you get started scrapbooking? I've been a crafter all my life, but I was introduced to scrapbooking in 2006 after helping my youngest daughter at her scrap-night at her Girl Scout Troop meeting. I've been hooked ever since!

What is your favorite American Crafts product? I've always loved the ease of use of the Thickers, as well as their versatility, but I'm a paper loving girl and I just LOVE the designs of AC patterned papers.

Snapshot of Yesteryear by Valerie Bishop

I just love the colors of the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan line - they have a really vintage, dreamy feel to them, so I wanted to use vintage photos of myself for this layout. I love the fact that the Flutterbys butterflies are attached - it makes it so easy to make cute patterns on your page and have the look of sewing - without actually having to drag your sewing machine out!

Supplies: Delightful Bouquet Paper (35644) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Hazy Horizon Paper (35639) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Butterflies (35649) - Flutterbys, Endless Summer Stitched Ruffle Paper (35646) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42235) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Fair Ribbons (78066) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Ribbon, Pinwheel Paper (78071) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Letter Stickers (42234) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Splendid Smoke (53295) - Thickers, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan House

Love Us! by Valerie Bishop

I love to quilt, but have absolutely no patience to actually finish one, so quilting on a layout is the next best thing - and oh so much quicker!! I'm always searching Pinterest for quilt patterns and this pattern really caught my eye! I just had to punch out several squares, cut them in half, and then start placing the pieces.

Supplies: Sunny Skip Paper (35636) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, At First Sight Paper (35641) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Sweet Sundress Paper (35643) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Lucky Laugh Paper (35640) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Endless Summer Stitched Ruffle Paper (35646) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Ephemera Flowers (78065) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan House, Phrase Garland (93625) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42235) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Accent & Phrase Stickers Booklet (42232) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Splendid Black (53296) - Thickers, Jar Acrylic Stamps (59157) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Stamps, Charcoal (59501) - Pigment Ink

Thanks a Bunch Card by Valerie Bishop

Once again I used the ruffle paper, but this time I cut it apart and layered some of the Tulle ribbon in between the layers. Some of the sequins fell off the ribbon when I cut it, so I decided to use them around the jar too!

Supplies: Robin's Egg (71063) - Cardstock, Endless Summer Stitched Ruffle Paper (35646) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Pinwheel (78071) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Embellishments, Jar Acrylic Stamps (59157) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Stamps, Accent & Phrase Stickers Booklet (42232) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Ephemera Flowers (78065) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Embellishments, Ribbon (58805) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Ribbon, Charcoal (59501) - Pigment Ink

So Happy Together by Valerie Bishop

After punching out lots of squares for my quilted layout I had several filmstrip type leftover pieces of paper that I hated to throw away. So I used one of the strips on this layout to house some stamped hearts and some of the ruffled paper. I love that ruffled paper and I used it on every project that I made - I even made a layered flower with it on this layout!!

Supplies: Smoke (71080) - Cardstock, Cheerful Notes Paper (35626) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Simple Romance Paper (35645) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Lucky Laugh Paper (35640) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Pretty Please Paper (35637) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Silver Lining Vellum (35635) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Endless Summer Stitched Ruffle Paper (35646) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Ephemera Flowers (78065) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Embellishments, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan House, Fair Ribbons (78066) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Ribbon, Letter Stickers (42234) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Accent & Phrase Stickers Booklet (42232) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Remarks, Splendid Black (53296) - Thickers, Jar Acrylic Stamps (59157) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Stamps

Altered Window Frame by Valerie Bishop

I found this window frame at a local antique store and have wanted to alter it for awhile. I think that the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan line has the perfect shabby chic look to compliment the frame! The Flutterbys were perfect to used as a kind of hanger for all the photos and ephemera.

Supplies: Dreamy Days Paper (35642) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Sea Breeze Paper (35643) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Hazy Horizon Paper (35639) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Lucky Laugh Paper (35640) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan House, Endless Summer Stitched Ruffle Paper (35646) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Pinwheel (78071) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Embellishments, Ephemera Flowers (78065) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Embellishments, Fair Ribbons (78066) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Ribbon, Butterflies (35649) - Flutterbys, Pennants (35648) - Flutterbys, Splendid Black (53296) - Thickers, Sparkling Smile Vellum (35627) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Pretty Please Paper (35637) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan

Stop by Valerie's blog to check out all of her amazing creations and visit her Pinterest to find out what inspires her!

Comments

[Amanda Coleman]

Delightful projects! You are so talented!

[conniemelancon]

Beautiful projects! LOVE LOVE LOVE the altered window frame.

[erica bass]

Beautiful layouts! Every single one!!

[Beth Ann]

Just beautiful Valerie! Love each and every one!

[soapHOUSEmama]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[Ursula]

awesome projects Valerie! Yay you!

[Diane Payne]

Congratulations! Love your projects Valerie!

[Magdalena-Rockermorsan]

I love that window frame! Beautiful Valerie!

[Lesile Ashe]

beautiful work!! So happy to have you join us this week!

[rosalie]

these are wonderful valerie :)

[Martha S.]

Valerie, LOVE your work, as usual! Especially love the altered window frame but all of your featured projects are amazing. WTG!

[sophie]

way to go!! love your projects!! so fun and colorful

[Ann Maria Ansell]

I love the designs and colors on both scrapbook pages and cards. Thank you for sharing!

[Patricia Roebuck]

Valerie...these are all so gorgeous...awesome goodness!

[Aliza]

Beautiful projects. i especially love the window frame. Just gorgeous!

[Liz]

Beautiful projects! TFS Valerie
Have a great day!

[Julie {CalleLillyCafe}]

I am loving all your projects Valerie!

[Anabelle O'Malley]

Gorgeous projects! I especially love that frame!

[caroline hancock]

fabulous layouts and cards i LOVE them all , great job girl :)

[Margy Eastman]

Lovely!

[Brandy Layton]

Stunning!!!!!!!

[Candace R]

holy inspiration overload! Love this line so so much.

[Melinda T]

WOW! Love it all! Especially the window! AMAZING!

[check in report London]

This is very difficult to make. I can tell you from personal observation. Definitely deserve the prize. Thanks.

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