I'm excited about a couple of things...

• First off...I used my Cricut Imagine for the first time to create that tag on the cover of this 4" x 4" mini album.

• Secondly, I created this project for Simple Scrapper  - I'm creating over there now!  :)

I think this will be a great little mini-book for my niece (4yrs old) to put her pics in.  She just started ballet lessons so I'm sure those would be great!

I used January's Simple Pages/Projects to create it along with Imaginisce paper (that princess is from Imaginisce too).

Surprisingly, it only took me couple of minutes to create that tag...granted, I demo'd the Imagine back at CHA Summer for ProvoCraft so I wasn't a complete novice at it.  I just choose what colors/patterns I wanted...and then had the Imagine print it and cut it out.  It made me so happy to create the perfect embellishment for this project.

I also created a digi layout with one of the templates from January's Simple Pages/Projects and with this FREE digi kit.

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It was really fun to be able to do some digi stuff...I kinda miss it!!

Sponsors: Simple Scrapper, Imaginisce, ProvoCraft

This week on the Imaginisce blog we're sharing 10 things about each one of the designers.....and here's mine!  Be sure to leave a comment below & on the Imaginisce blog to enter to win!

I'm so happy to continue on with the Imaginisce Design Team this year! -I'm truly blessed to be able to do so!!

1. When I was in Jr. High I changed the way I spelled my name to "Eryn" because there were 5 other "Erin's"...of course I changed it back not long after.
2. My maiden name is "Lincoln" and yes I'm related to President Lincoln.
3. I almost always have music playing at home or when I'm in the car.
4. I love spicy food! Mexican...Thai....you name it! {My favorite food is chicken tacos!}
5. When I was a kid I would read & walk at the same time, which got me into trouble with the hall monitors at school....now I realize I was preparing for texting or tweeting while walking as an adult.
6. I've never been out of North America....but I'd LOVE to!
7. I am fascinated by TV shows like "Hoarders" and "Enough Already"...the psychology of the people on there and how they interact with people is what draws me in.
8. Speaking of TV, my favorite shows are: "Glee," "Blue Blood," "Parenthood," "The Mentalist," "The Big Bang Theory," "Amazing Race," and a bunch of others too!
9. Beside scrapbooking I also like to sew, paint, and other crafty things. I'm quite addicted to crafting!!
10. I've been blogging for almost 7 years now! I'd love for you to stop by say "hi"...my blog is at: erinbassett.com

And lastly, I just want to share a couple of my favorite Imaginisce projects I've made....you can always stop by my blog to see what else I'm up to or follow me on Twitter or Facebook. ;)

Leave a comment on both my blog and the Imaginisce blog and you could be selected to win some Imaginisce goodies!!

Sponsor: Imaginisce

Ok, technically it's not faux since we're using tin foil which is metal...however, this is a really easy (and cheap!!) way to get the look of pricey embossed metal.  

I taught this technique for the "Friday Night Technique Tag" at Remember When this past Friday and Karla filmed it for the store...thanks Karla!

 Sponsor: Remember When

I've made a couple of little i-top things recently and since we're having a i-top intensive week over on the Imaginisce blog this week I guess now is the perfect time to share them with you!

This is a fun little ring I made with my i-top and some cute fabric flowers.  The great thing with these rings is it only takes a minute to snap them together to create your ring and then when you're tired of it you can just un-snap it to take it apart and change it out to be a new creation.

I also made a little pin cushion.  I love quick and easy projects...I think it took less then 10 minutes to make it!  Basically it's a mini-pillow with a button in it's center.

Curious about how to use fabric with your i-top?  Check out this video:

Comment below & then hop on over to Sophia's blog and Melinda's blog today to see some other other i-top projects and leave them some comment love...then head back over to the Imaginisce blog to comment on Thursday's post to win your own i-top and be entered for the {secret} Grand Prize that will be announced on Friday with the rest of the winners from the week.

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Sponsor: Imaginisce

I want to focus on the heart of what matters in my life this year.  :)

If you're wondering what "one little word" is...check this Ali's blog for more info & to see some of the words others have picked.