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Monday, November 4, 2013

{Artful Delight} November Sketch Layout

Each month, there's both a layout and card sketch challenge happening at Artful Delight.

and P.S. I will be designing the card sketches this term!

I used the layout sketch to create my first page with the November scrapbook kit:

That's a favorite photo of our gorgeous baby girl from her newborn photo session. The chalkboard papers were a perfect compliment to the prop she was in!

Isn't that pink chevron ribbon FABULOUS? Stop by Artful Delight and check out the other goodies included in the November kits.

Have a great week!

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Good Morning, Beautiful

My girl is SO smiley first in the morning. I had the perfect series of pics for this sketch at Stuck Sketches.

I'm in love with navy and pink :) I used a patterned paper from MME Cut and Paste collection for the background. The pics are more pink than red but they didn't turn out that way for some reason.

Isn't she beautiful? My friend Sandi gifted me these script clear stickers and you will be seeing more of them. Under the title, I have the lyrics to the song of the same title. You can give it a listen HERE.

The journaling tells how my hubby used to sing it to me and now I sing it to her.

Have a great week! :)

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Project Life: Week Seven

Last post for a now :) To see weeks FIVE and SIX see previous posts. Now, week 7:

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Ah, Valentine week. My good friend, April, gifted me some papers from the My Minds Eye "Love Me" 6x6 pad to use (how could I NOT have any Valentine paper??) and I enjoyed making this spread coordinate.

I finally had a chance to do some hand stitching on the title card; love how this turned out with the doily. I used my very old Bazzill In Stitch'z templates... these are making a come back. Have you seen the new ones by Amy Tan? Love!

I am going to like including cards and things in Project Life. I actually took a picture of my hubby's Valentine card and resized it so I wouldn't have to cut the actual card. Isn't he sweet? ~swoon~

I also get a card every year from my dog.. lol! My kids though thought this card really was him. Again, I scanned the card and shrunk it to include.

This is a photo of the Valentines my first graders exchanged.. I think it will be neat to see the different trends.

Speaking of trends.. love the chalkboard trend right now. This card is from Elle's Studio.

What's every girls dream for a fancy Valentine's date? Why, seeing Die Hard in the Imax Theater! lol!

Actually, this was the Sunday of Presidents Day weekend and my hubby and brother humored my sale shopping for a few hours, so we hit up dinner and a movie afterwards. It was actually pretty good.. but don't tell them I said that!

PS - Linking up at About a Boy challenge blog for using an older product (my Bazzill stitching templates.. and my layout includes photos of my brother and I), Apron Strings (March Madness #15 distressing; I inked the edges of all my cards with black ink), and Boys Rule (stitching)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Spring is in the Air :)

I know it's been a month since I've blogged, but I have been busy on life and Project Life :) I will share those layouts this weekend (I'm actually up to week 8 wahoo!)

For tonight, I have 2 fun, spring cards. First up, an Easter card (inspiration from Apron Strings photo)! I made a batch of these cuties following the sketch at Artful Delight:

I used papers from MME's The Sweetest Thing, along with this bunny diecut from my Create a Critter cartridge.

I finally used my new Paper Smooches "Streamers" banner stamps.. love them! I tried spelling out my sentiment with my "Alphadot" stamps, but it wouldn't fit. So, I printed this on my computer, sized just right. It worked perfect!

Speaking of Paper Smooches, I used their Sparks' card sketch on my next card; a birthday card for our niece who turns 10 this weekend :)

I mirrored the landscape sketch, as my puppy (from "Woofers and Tweeters" set) was facing the other way. He looks just like my Jax and I know our niece will love it :)

I stuck close the the sketch, using the same MME The Sweetest Thing papers; this time embossing my happy birthday from "Sentiment Sampler" and adding a fun crinkle ribbon bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Happy (early) FRIDAY! :)

PS - I'm also sharing these cards at Apron Strings

Easter Card - March Madness #7 spring color challenge

Birthday card - March Madness #8 green/pink challenge

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Baby card :)

My sweet friend and neighbor, Lauren, had her baby on Friday evening - a little girl they named Priya. I made a congratulations card this morning to go along with the cute, pink outfits I got to buy! I used this sketch from The Sampler Kit Club:

I used my My Minds Eye Indie Chic 6x6 pad, New Arrival cricut cartridge for the safety pins, and my Ali Edwards "Newborn" set for the sentiment:

Thanks for stopping by today! It's time for me to turn off the news and turn on football for the afternoon. My heart is so heavy for the families in Connecticut. As a first grade teacher, it hit all too close to home :( Have a blessed Sunday!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Indie Chic!

I just loveeeee the patterns and colors in the My Minds Eye "Indie Chic" line. I put my 6x6 pad to work on this card sketch from The Sampler Kit:

I made a 'get well' card for my Mom who is having knee surgery next month. I wanted it to be special so I used my October Afternoon Mini Market letters to make my personal sentiment.. get it.. "kneed me" ;)

That gorgeous bling is from Want 2 Scrap bling and will be on sale next week at AWDML. I also used my "Royal Rose" My Favorite Things die to make that felt flower. I love my cricut, but it is so neat that I can cut felt with my Cuttlebug! (Which my Mom got me for my birthday 2 years ago ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today! And if you are reading this post Mom, act surprised HAHA :)

Monday, June 25, 2012

Hexagon Flowers

I recently purged a lot of my stash at a yard sale sponsored by my LSS. I'm committed to using my scraps or tossing them! I was inspired by Frosted Designs and The Paper Bakery's challenges to create your own embellishments.

I cut the scraps from my "Indie Chic" My Minds Eye projects into small 1" hexagons and arranged them in a flower shape. It's about 3 inches in size. These little note cards measure 4 x 4 1/4"

Lately, when making cards - I've been making at least 2 or 3 of the same design. I need to rebuild my stash of "thanks" and "just because" cards. I use them the most!

Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your week!! :)

Thursday, June 21, 2012

PB&J inspired :)

I just love the Peanut Butter and Jelly inspired colors for this week's Paper Smooches "Sparks" challenge:

I decided to use my new My Minds Eye "Indic Chic" 6x6 pad - which has beautiful purple and orange patterns.

I used my new Paper Smooches "Pretty Momma" stamp set for the paper pieced roses and the "Sentiment Sampler" for "friend".

Thanks for stopping by today! Thank goodness tomorrow is FRIDAY !! :)

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Happy Boy!

Whew! It's been such a busy (last) weekend and week that I haven't been able to make a layout in quite a few days.. felt nice to create with the Artful Delight sketch.. even if I am down to the wire in entering! lol!

This is my BFF's little cutie, Braydon :)

I used My Mind Eye's "Fine and Dandy" patterned paper and chipboard - that I've been saving for a while :)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week :)

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Hexagon Love

I have a new love. And it has 6 sides lol. Hexagons have been trending for a while in the scrappin' world but this is my first layout using them - and it won't be my last! Inspired by the latest challenge at My Minds Eye:

That's my grandma and I on Easter :)

I used the new MME Miss Caroline "Howdy Doody" ledger paper, with coordinating papers from "Dilly Dally" and "Fiddlesticks" and die cut title from "Dolled Up". I popped up both the heart embellishments and photo.

I'm also sharing this layout at Lasting Memories for including blooms. Thanks for stopping by tonight! :)

Monday, February 27, 2012

Shabby Chic Blog Hop! :)

Good Monday morning!!

Welcome to the Shabby Accents blog hop! :)

If you arrived here from CallyAnn's blog hop you are in the right spot! Welcome! However, if you are just stopping by my blog, you'll want to start at my friend Theresa's blog so you can enjoy the hop from the beginning. You won't want to miss an opportunity to win prizes from our sponsors:

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I created a "shabby chic" wedding layout for the hop, inspired by the last sketch at Colorful Creations.

I used the Lost and Found II collection by My Minds Eye:

I used my doily lace punch to give it that "shabby accent" effect. I used it both as a traditional border in black, as well as a faux paper lace in white around my photo.