Bits die cut shapes make the perfect accents to your layouts, cards, and projects! This week we'll be featuring the fun little "bits" of delight starting with a pair of outstanding layouts by Gina Lideros (Blog: Gina Lideros | Instagram: @ginalideros | Pinterest: @gina_lideros | Twitter: @ginalideros)
Supplies: Accomplice Paper (36822) - Plus One, Tiny Matte Puffy Accents (366842) - Remarks, Accompany (366856) - Stamp, Match Aqua (366833) - Thickers, Thread Kit (366864) - Thread, Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (366849) - Bits, Penpal Lettter and Number Sticker Book (366841) - Remarks, Twins Foam Stickers (366837) - Thickers, Screenprinted Clothespins (366907) - Whittles, Kal Barteski Taffy (366832) - Thickers, Kal Barteski Black (366830) - Thickers
Supplies: Counterpart Paper (366807) - Plus One, Associate Dies (366860) - Dies, Twins Foam Stickers (366837) - Thickers, Penpal Lettter and Number Sticker Book (366841) - Remarks, Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (366849) - Bits, Star Punch (63102) - Knockouts
Leave a comment on this post by Friday February 28th telling us something that makes you happy and we'll choose a winner and let them be known in Friday's post. Good luck one and all!
Well, today I just have to mention hockey:-) from Olympic gold to my son's games, hockey makes me happy!
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:22 AM
The thought of winning bits from American Crafts makes me happy! These always make perfect embellishments for my project life album and cards!
Posted by: aurorwillow | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:26 AM
Thinking of sunsets makes me happy!
Posted by: Jenny A | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:37 AM
Oh my, such scrappy goodness.
Thanks,
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine A | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:39 AM
Many fun bits to use in different situations! Love the dog silhouette...
Posted by: theCook | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:40 AM
I feel happy when I have completed something that I planned out earlier. I am a great procrastinator and being able to complete certain thing really gives me a great sense of achievement and happiness.
Posted by: Heaney | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:52 AM
A bright, sunshiny day and spring-like temperatures after having 18" of snow makes me happy! I can't wait for warm, summer days!
Posted by: Lu L. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:14 AM
Sunshine and a happy family make me happy. Oh, and having lots of bits and pieces to play with. Haha.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:17 AM
Sunshine is making me happy... Even with the snow flakes that are falling right now ;)
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:22 AM
Loving all these new products!
Posted by: Angela A | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:26 AM
What makes me happy us spending time with my kids and being silly with them!
Posted by: Angela A | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:28 AM
Waking up with the sun makes me feel happy. Another thing that makes me happy is going to Justin Timberlake's concert on Thursday with my husband!
Posted by: Patti Veeraplin McHugh | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:32 AM
New CHA releases make me very happy!!!!
Posted by: Amber | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:42 AM
Those layouts are really fun! Love that first one lots.
Playing softball makes me extremely happy!!
Posted by: Ange | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:45 AM
waking up to sunshine and a refreshing breeze coming through my window
Posted by: youngmi | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:52 AM
These are so cute!!! What makes me happy is the snow is gone and the kids are back in school.....lol!!!
Posted by: tina phillips | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:53 AM
Love all this sweet collection of bits. What makes me happy is that in approx 2 weeks I will see my son come home from college for spring break. I can't wait and that thought puts a huge smile on my face:-)
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:03 AM
I love listening g to my two year old granddaughter having fun with words.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:05 AM
Lemon cake makes me very happy :)
Posted by: kristin greenwood | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:08 AM
I'm cleaning and organizing my craft room. Surprisingly, organizing (anything) makes me happy!!
Posted by: justasiam | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:09 AM
My puppy makes me happy!!! and, of course, scrapbooking! Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:30 AM
Lots of things make me happy. :) My daughter, my husband, and scrapbooking top the list, though!
Posted by: Jen S | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:34 AM
Super fun layouts and love the bits. Spending time with my son makes me happy.
Posted by: Ann Custer | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:40 AM
These are so cute!
Spending time with Pancakes, my little dog, makes me so happy :).
Posted by: Maddie | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:53 AM
My 2 year old daughter makes me happy when she gives me "strawberry" kisses
Posted by: Jeanene | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:55 AM
Thanks for the fab giveaway! I love seeing my daughter (1 year old) grow and experience new things. She makes me SO HAPPY!!!
Posted by: Jessica Yoder-Jones | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:06 AM
My children make me so happy. Thanks very much for a chance
to win.
Posted by: michelle t | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:10 AM
Fabulous layouts! I love the bits...they are so great for accenting/embellishing a page! My 3 boys bring smiles to my face everyday...I am so very blessed and happy to have them!
Posted by: Kerry A | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:20 AM
The birds chirping outside my window make me happy! means Spring is coming soon!
Posted by: Mandee | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:23 AM
Receiving a phone call from my kids who are away at college - their voices always bring a smile to my face!
Posted by: Patty C | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:34 AM
Today the beautiful sunshine is making me. I can't wait for spring to start arriving.
Posted by: Janet MacKay | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:36 AM
My 2 sweet boys make me happy!
Posted by: Sheri | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:44 AM
Thinking about scheduling some dates with my husband is making me happy. :-)
Posted by: Laura | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:51 AM
This morning I'm still reeling with happiness from seeing the excitement on my kids faces when we went on our very first nature walk (and picnic) yesterday! Spending days with my family makes me incredibly happy!!!
Posted by: Melissamorrelli | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:56 AM
Chocolate ALWAYS makes me happy :)
Posted by: Dawn Warner | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:22 AM
THINKING of all the FUN FILLED days ahead with the coming of SPRING makes me HAPPY!! =) THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! YIPPEE!! =) Have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Nice layouts! Love those little bits and pieces! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Melany Lefebvre | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:34 AM
Right now any temperature above freezing makes me happy :)
Posted by: Chelsea Schroeder | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:41 AM
My daughters smile makes me very happy!!!
Posted by: Karrie L | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:49 AM
Spending time with my grandchildren in nature makes me very happy. And scrapbooking about it is in 2nd place! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Debbie Piercey | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:55 AM
Loving these bright and cheery goodies. What makes me happy is more crafting time.
Posted by: Chunyuan | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM
1. Having 70 degree weather makes me happy!
2. Seeing all the gorgeous spring colors in the new scrapbooking lines makes me happy!
3. My new windows that are so shiny and sparkling make me happy!
4. Learning new techniques makes me happy!
5. Mocha's make me happy!
6. A clean house makes me happy!
7. Redoing my craft room makes me happy!
8. Getting new scrapping products makes me happy
9. Creating with those new scrapping products makes me happy
10. And last but not least..my family makes me Super Doorper Happy! :o)
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Love these Bits - but my husband and daisies definitely make me happy!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:14 AM
love these bits - My nephews make me happy. No matter what - they always put a smile on my face.
Posted by: Marianne Picinic | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:15 AM
I just love these bits! Photography is what makes me happy :)
Posted by: Romy | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:22 AM
The happy smiles & big HI MOM I get each time my kids get off the bus after school and hearing about their day. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:25 AM
reading a book while my dog lies beside me makes me happy
Posted by: KristinaC | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Sunshine! Which we are a bit short on right now. Lol. Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM
My grandchildren make me happy.....wish I could see them more but they are 1000 miles away. I scrap there pictures and activites to feel closer to them. Thanks for the chance to win these --- I would put them to good use.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:53 AM
Mornings make me happy now - when I go out and hear birds singing. Spring is near!
Posted by: Stokely | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Lots of things: my turttle, my friends, my family...my little niece, the scrap!!jajajaja
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: charo | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Another great theme for the week - your "bits" are one of my favorite products to use for card-making.
My husband makes me happy - he is so smart but silly he always makes me laugh & smile.
Posted by: Becs Attwood | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:14 AM
My daughter makes me smile every. single. day.
Posted by: Carmen | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:20 AM
fun fun pages!!!!! love how the bits were used
my hubby and kids make me happy and smile every day!!!
Posted by: Wendi R | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:26 AM
a kiss and hug from my son makes me happy!
Posted by: Susanne | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM
my puppies never fail to make me smile!
Posted by: Jessica Dougherty | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:37 AM
I love the black and white with pops of color in these layouts. So many things make me happy, but right now I'd say I'm quite happy that I made the effort to clean house this weekend. It feels like a good start to the week. :-) Thanks for this giveaway.
Posted by: Janice Daquila-Pardo | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:40 AM
My husband and our two dogs makes me happy!! I am so blessed to have this wonderful life!
Posted by: Janet | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Lots of things make me happy! Feeling the sun on my face, God's unconditional love, the laughter of my children, my husband's warm embrace....just to name a few :)
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12:23 PM
I love owls and I
have a corner with
my computer in my
craft room that is
getting loaded up
with all different
owls! Makes me happy!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Pedicures make me happy…and of course winning at anything!!
Posted by: Aubrey Hulka | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Cupcakes & Coffee make me happy! Thanks for the super-cute giveaway!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 01:01 PM
My family, freinds and pets makes me happy! And the chance to win makes me happy too :)
Posted by: Анастасия / Anastacia | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Watching my toddler learn new things makes me feel very happy and proud to be his mommy!
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 01:19 PM
These look like they would be a lot of fun. I just got to spend 5 days with my grandson & that made me very happy.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 01:27 PM
I love being in my craftroom and making pretty thing's!!!! Good luck everyone!
Posted by: Jennifer Streff | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 01:46 PM
An empty dirty clothes basket, a full pantry & a clean house make me happy.
Posted by: Tracey H | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 02:34 PM
Today's blue sky made me very happy.
Posted by: Rhonda Johnston | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 02:38 PM
A wonderful prize!
Scrapbooking with friends makes me happy.
Moni
Posted by: moni | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 02:49 PM
My Bichon, Sassy makes me very happy. And scrapbooking supplies!
Posted by: Sheri E. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 03:10 PM
when I see a light bulb go off above my students' heads....I get very happy!
Posted by: Theresa G. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 03:43 PM
TRAVEL, absolutely refreshes my soul & perspective on life and preserving those memories to share in my scrapbook brings joy to my heart :) thank you, AC, for your generosity!
Posted by: graceincalifornia | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 03:55 PM
Thinking of my son Noah who is in my tummy makes me EXTREMELY HAPPY!
Posted by: Joanne | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 04:15 PM
Seing the snow melt with a bright sunny day!
Posted by: Caroline | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 04:17 PM
I'm happy that I got to see my niece this weekend and help her feel better after her surgery
Posted by: Mel H | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 04:18 PM
It makes me happy when I see the sunshine after a rainy day. :)
Posted by: Caroline | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 04:44 PM
organizing my scraps into useful pieces makes me happy.
Posted by: Jill T. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:08 PM
Traveling and making memories makes me really happy!
Posted by: Mandy S. | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 05:33 PM
Being so blessed in life
Posted by: Melissa T | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:04 PM
Spring makes me happy. Warm weather and gardening.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:29 PM
FABULOLUS layouts Gina - LOVE how you work your BITS!!!
LOTS of things make me happy, being with my family, making cards for my family & friends, shopping for scrappy goodies with my wonderful craft enabling husband AND having an air conditioner to keep me warm when it's COLD outside and cool when it is HOT outside :)
THANK YOU for the inspiration and the chance to win some CRAFTY BITS :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 06:46 PM
BRIGHT COLORS always make me happy!
Posted by: kat | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 07:18 PM
Sunflowers and sunshine make me happy.
Posted by: Melissa King | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:08 PM
Spring makes me happy!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:20 PM
Spring would make me happy right about now! <3
Posted by: Kat | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:42 PM
Spring through Fall makes me happy because I can work in my gardens of flowers and vegtables.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:48 PM
Spending time with my family makes me feel in heaven. Being able to scrapbook all our great moments together is priceless.
Posted by: Gervana | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 08:53 PM
Oh, fun little bits! I'm happy hearing my toddler wake each day saying, "Mommy, love you!"
Posted by: stacie D | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:17 PM
A free day to play in my craft room makes me happy everytime.
Posted by: lisa geraty | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 09:31 PM
Scrapbooking, of course! But if I had to choose a second, I would say spending time with my friends make me happy! Which is what I am doing right now! :)
Posted by: Heather Adams | Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:35 PM
My cats make me happy. Puttering around my stamp room and planning storage improvements made me happy today, too! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 12:58 AM
The color pallete of this blog header is makin' me happy!
Posted by: Karen P | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 01:18 AM
Scrapbooking and all the new script writing makes me happy!
Posted by: Laura Speidel | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 04:49 AM
a sunny day makes me happy. marta
Posted by: marta - sakehanska | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 05:19 AM
there are so many things that make me happy, but my top three would be...my hubby and kids, scrapping of course and writing :) thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: laurie lariviere | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 07:16 AM
The best thing in the world is to talk to my grandkids on the phone. I see them about once a month, but we "talk or skype" at least twice a week.
Posted by: Gina M | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 09:00 AM
what it makes me happy every day, is that I have the opportunity to study social work, and to be part of a family that is beautiful and I love so much. It also makes me happy that I can walk, move, see, touch, feel...
Posted by: Lena | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:59 AM
Sunshine! Getting outside in the sun after a LONG winter with a 2 year old is the best feeling in the world!
Posted by: kristen | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Talking to my mom, either by phone, videochat or online makes me happy!
Posted by: diane | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Sunshine! Hugs & Aloha!
Posted by: Candy | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 12:58 PM