gardeners' digest // july

the gardeners' digest is a monthly blog hop from the garden girls at two peas in a bucket. we'll be sharing what we're working on, what's inspiring us, and some of our favorite products each month. i'm looking forward to getting a little peek into all of the other garden girls' brains! =)

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oh, sam and teeball. he wasn't entirely a fan. he spent most of his time in the field chatting with the kids on base. but he was a good little hitter. =) i had fun layering a bunch of little bits on this page - i started with the black and white amy tan paper and then tucked things over and under it.

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i found this on the 2peas pintersest board, and i can't decide whether i want to try the funky banners or the starburst + heart first! i think i'd replace the glitter with confetti, though. =)

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1. OA 9 to 5 brads : i have 2 packs of these, and am going through them quickly. it's just the perfect mix of images, colors and sized.

2. studio calico hexagon mask : i played with this one a bit on my studio calico cha projects, and can't wait to use it again.

3. basic grey clippings garland : yes. still a banner addict. these have a fun mix of patterns!

4. crate little boy blue thickers : one of my all time favorite thicker fonts with a ledger print? yes, please.

5. dear lizzy cloud vellum : i've fallen head over heels with this piece of vellum. the pattern is subtle, and it's fun to layer it over other papers.

My fellow garden girl Nancy Damiano has a new workshop at 2peas, and I've got a giveaway for a spot in the class! To enter, just leave a comment here with your 2 peas username - I'd love to hear what sort of vacation photos you've got just waiting for a class like this! Remeber, if you've already signed up, 2peas can refund your class fee or pass your spot along to a friend. =) i'll post a winner on wednesday, july 25th.

Here's more about her class : 

Relive the magical memories you’ve shared with loved ones as Garden Girl Nancy Damiano takes you on a creative journey documenting your family vacations. From America’s favorite theme parks, cruises, road trips to day trips – we’ve got you covered! (Note: This workshop covers domestic travel only – we’ll tackle Europe & the world in a future workshop.) 

So whether you’re still in the planning stages of this year’s vacation or sitting on stacks of old photos, Nancy’s got a plan for you! Join her as she guides you through a step-by-step process to divide, conquer and scrapbook those vacation photos. 

Included in the workshop are 50 brand-new scrapbook pages showcasing a variety of family destinations, helpful, printable PDF's and 5 brand new videos to walk you through the ins and outs of organizing and scrapbooking your vacation. Each video covers Nancy's approach to tackling vacation layouts, her perspective on using design on your pages and the creation of a layout from start to finish. 

The lessons include: 

Chapter 1: Planning & Organizing 
Chapter 2: Put Your Mouse Ears On 
Chapter 3: Day Trips & Tourist Destinations 
Chapter 4: Beachside 
Chapter 5: Round-Ups & Memorabilia 

Nancy’s eye for detail and design, paired with her passion for travel and knack for teaching make this a workshop you do not want to miss! 

The content of this workshop will be available immediately upon purchase. The lessons are available for you to work at your own pace and upon purchase can be accessed in the "Workshops" section under "Classes & Events." A private message board forum is also available to ask questions for Nancy and to connect with other participants. Enjoy!

happy sunday! hope you're all having a great weekend. don't forget to hop along to the next stop - the fabulous shannon tidwell! if you get lost along the way, just pop over to the 2peas blog - there's a list of all of the garden girls hopping today there. =)