I've had this photo floating around for years since our wedding, my bridesmaids were all taking selfies after our hair and makeup was done so I joined in on the action. It was a super hot day and funnily enough this is possibly the best my hair and makeup looked on the day so whilst I adore my wedding photos, I still like this selfie!

Until next time
~ Belinda

'Hello New York' Layout- Cocoa Vanilla Studio

Hi All,

My turn up on the Cocoa Vanilla blog today, sharing this New York layout and proving the new 'Hello Lovely' collection isn't just for your pretty girl photos! Stop by the blog for more info and photos and make sure you purchase yourself some of this darling collection HERE before it's too late!

Until next time x

Made of Awesome Layout

Hi All,
I had my first layout with one of the new collections up recently on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog. The two new collections are absolutely fabulous, I'm so totally in love with them. The fact that I chose to scrap with the boy oriented collection, Made of Awesome, first up just goes to show how totally amazing it is, that's not normally a natural choice for me!

Head over to the blog to check out the rest of the post and close ups of the layout, and of course see all the fabulous projects with both of the new collections!
I've got my first project coming up soon with the Hello Lovely collection so be sure to keep your eye out.
Until next time x

Pocket Letter

Hi All

Something a little different from me today. If you haven't heard of pocket letters, they are a great little way to send a fun penpal letter with some crafty little treats inside to people around the world. This was my first one, for a lovely lady in Texas. Was fun to do something different, and receiving them is super fun too! To get involved head over to http://www.pocketletterpals.com/.

Until next time
~ Belinda x

Two new layouts

Hi All,

It's not often I scrap a 5x7 photo but this one is so sweet I've scrapped it twice! This one was a just because layout, isn't it nice doing those sometimes?!

This second layout was up on the Cocoa Vanilla blog last week, if you haven't stopped by lately make sure you do, there's some wonderful work by the fabulous design team up along with reveals of the two NEW COLLECTIONS!! I recieved the new collections today, I have already scrapped a layout and I am obsessed with both lines, they are AMAZING!! I'll be sharing layouts with the new collections soon but for now he's the last of my Sugar & Spice layouts-

Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time
~ Belinda

Hey Girls Layout

All the kids who attended loved the photobooth at our wedding, it was great to get them up and having fun together considering some of them had only met once before. I love this photo of three of our flower girls. They all barely knew each other but had lots of fun together.

Until next time
~ Belinda x

K & M layout

Hi All,

A quick layout to share today- a new favourite I think. I do love a good washi tape mosaic!

Not much crafting has been happening in the last week or two, I've been focusing on my craft room makeover! In fact I may have some photos to share of that project later in the week.

Until next time,
~ Belinda x

Cocoa Vanilla Studio- Silhouette Gift Bag Tutorial

Hi All

A few days ago I was up on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Blog with a super sweet and simple little gift bag tutorial. For all the details make sure you pop by the blog and as always the other design team members have been providing so much inspiration.

Until next time x

Two Layouts- Just For Fun!

It occurred to me I've been busy sharing Cocoa Vanilla Studio layouts, and only shared some others on Instagram, so it's about time I did another blog post!

This first layout is from today. A bright, happy layout of a photo I took last Easter of my little sister-nothing like scrapping a photo a year to the day it was taken!

This second layout is of more older photos- these ones from 2.5 years ago on our US trip. I still love scrapping these photos (sometimes I even still scrap our Euro trip photos from 5.5 years ago!), it's fun to reminisce.

Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time x

Hello Beautiful Girl- Cocoa Vanilla Studio Layout

A quick post with my CVS layout from the weekend. I was excited to blend the two collections- Flying High and Sugar & Spice- the bright fun papers all worked so well together! And these photos of my beautiful little cousin sure helped bring this layout together!

If you head on over to the blog you'll be able to see a couple of close ups of the adorable embellies, and posts from more of the amazing design team. I'm so honoured to be on a team with these wonderful ladies (Zoe included), they are all lovely, encouraging and incredibly talented. I love how varied our styles are- there is so much inspiration on the blog and the products are just fantastic.

Until next time x