Crazy Daisy - August mini kit layout

Here's another great layout made with Crazy Daisy Kit Co. 

* Mason (Oliver collection- Basic Grey )

*Tory (Oliver collection- Basic Grey)

*Tabs (Oliver collection- Basic Grey)

* Stitched Brads- (Basic Grey)

*Chipboard- (Maya Road)

* Smile stamp

Crazy Daisy Kit Co. & Basic Grey collection

This month I received a wonderful kit from Crazy Daisy Kit Co.. With the kit I was able to create a few layouts fit for the boys. The main paper line in this mini kit was Oliver Collection by Basic Grey. With the red, blues and touch of green from collection makes it prefect for a little boy. I have to say this layout (below) is one of my favorites made from this kit.

 Picture: I took this picture while visiting my cousin and her family this summer. Jackson ( her youngest son) is one of the most lovable, sweetest and energetic little boys I know.

For the title, I cut out "About a" from the cricut machine and used one of the cute tabs "boy" (Oliver collection- embellishment) to complete the title for this layout.  Of course I had to do some kind of cute & fun journaling to finish the layout. I used a white marker to whiteout a few boxes and then wrote words inside the boxes to accent the journaling. This is just a fun and out-of-the box way to journal!

Crazy Daisy - August mini kit

It's Monday once again, can you believe it! Where did the weekend go? After having a great and busy weekend, it's nice to get back to a routine. This morning we were up and about at 6am with showers, breakfast, and then dressed for school. As soon as my feet hit the floor every Monday morning I don't stop til 3 pm for a little break. I'm already looking forward for the upcoming weekend!!!!!

 On a more scrappy note, If your looking for a great scrapbooking kit you need to checkout Crazy Daisy Kit Co. . Just wanted to give you a sneak peek of what I've been working on from this months August Mini kit.

This kit has been great to work with. The mini kit features grungy blues and red, with fabulous papers from Basic Grey along with other great goodies. You don't want to miss out on this one! Come take a look what all the other designers have creative with their wonderful August kits.

Simply Scrapbooking

  Yes, simplicity is beauty, but I love to embellish "BIG".  When I have a great photo that I want as my focal point of a layout, I try not to over embellish. Just by adding a little detail to that layout makes me very happy. Although I love the finished look of the layout , I still have to say simplicity is not my cup of tea. It's more like a tablespoon of sugar that makes me want to keep trying it again :)

This layout was made with Scrapbook Chicks - July Block Party kit. 

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♥ Pink Paislee!!!

I ♥LOVE♥ Pink Paislee!!

Checkout one of "my" favorite layouts I've done using some Pink Paislee - 365° Degrees and Starlight collection.

 

The paper in these two collections are wonderful, but the one thing I adore the most from Pink Paislee is the cork shape embellishments. I used the cork shape circle and accented it with a bling shape star on top of another circle I punched out. Then placed it on a journal stickers from the Starlight collection.

To top the layout off, of course I used a mix of American Crafts "Thickers" for the title.  

Who said you had to use the same style & font when titling a layout? So, go ahead and mix it up for a great look!

Block Party Layout-Scrapbook Chicks kit

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I spent the weekend scrapbooking with a few friends till 4 am in the morning. Got a few layouts done, but as always there was more talking,and laughing then scrappin. It was a great way to end a great weekend!

I've been working with a great kit by Scrapbook Chicks this month. Checkout another layout from this months kit.

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If you're looking for a great place to shop, checkout Scrapbook Chicks store. New in the store...Basic Grey-Basics collection, and Echo Park-Life is Good. You'll love them both! Also this week Scrapbook Chicks is hosting"Finished In 15 Live class"  this Tuesday night. Come complete a 2 page layout in 15 minutes! 9:30 pm Eastern, 8:30 pm Central, 7:30 pm Mountain, 6:30 pm Pacific.

Scrapbook Chicks- Block Party -July kit

I have exciting news! This month, Scrapbook Chicks is sending you a little extra when you order this months kit. What is the bonus you ask? Well, every kit will automatically include the cardstock add-on for FREE!!!!!! Whoo-hoo!  Checkout one of the layouts made with July Bo Bunny Block Party kit for Scrapbook Chicks.

Looking For Inspiration?!!

Come check out what the other designers have done with this great kit and become a fan of Scrapbook Chicks facebook page here.

Layout with Fancy Pants Designs-Like Father, Like Son

Once in awhile i'll find a paper collection that is perfect for boys/men. I can finally say I'm in LOVE with one of the best boyish paper lines out right now.  If you haven't seen Fancy Pants Designs "Like Father, Like Son" then check it out! I almost didn't buy it because it was in a paper pack(always afraid i'm not going to use it all) at my LSS Sweet Memories Scrapbooks  but Erin the store owner talked me into. Thank goodness she did. I have plans for ever sheet of it lol. The same night I got the paper pack I ended up doing 3 layouts with it. Here's one of the layouts I worked on that night.

The main reason I needed this paper was for this picture of my husband & son. My husband is a big train chaser, it has been a big part of his life gowing up. Now, Joshua has become a train chaser just like his father. This is one of those moments they share together caught in a photo. It goes so perfect with one of the cards in the pack. It reads: "He didn't tell me how to live, he lived, and let me watch him do it". ~Clarence Budington Kelland

My Minds Eye - Addey Road

I was going through some of my papers that I had stashed away, and found this My Minds Eye-Abbey Road: "Round and Round".  It goes perfect with the pictures I took when the girls and I took a little road trip. One of the things I like about My Minds Eye is all the little embellishments that go along with their papers. They always have a great variety to play with.

Fancy Pants "About A Girl"

I spend a lot of my scrap time making 12x12 layouts. So I've decided to spice it up a little. I am challenging myself this month by making a 8-1/2x11 layout once a week. Take a look at this 8-1/2x11 layout I made using Fancy Pants "About A Girl" for Scrapbook Chicks.

 

It's time for another Finished in Fifteen with Scrapbook Chicks.

Come join us Monday, July 12, in the evening--8 pm central time. You ask where? Right HERE

BoBunny- working with Sun Kissed collection

It's summer time!!!!! The time of year my kids are 100% committed to the pool. From the moment they wake up in the morning that's all I hear, " Can We Go To The POOL Mommy, Can We????" There is on doubt they are my children. Here is a layout I made with the adorable Bo Bunny- Sun Kissed collection.

Layouts using Crazy Daisy mini kit

One of the great things about summer is playing outdoors. No matter what the kids are doing they always seem to find much joy in the things they do. Take a look at this months Crazy Daisy Kit Co.  layouts I did with June mini kit. This kit had such a great mix of outdoor papers which was perfect for their adventures.

 Stop in at Crazy Daisy an check out all the wonderful projects made by the designers this month. Also take a peek at July kits. I hear there's a mini album in the mini kit this month by Basic Grey - “Slice of Summer”. Can't wait to play around with a mini album this month!

Hope you all have a save and Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!

Scrappin with Websters Pages and Crate Paper

I've spent the past 2 weeks enjoying a little vacation time.  For my birthday my sweet husband gave me a scrapbook retreat at the wonderful " The Scrapbook Cabin " located in the North Georgia mountain town of Ellijay. The owner Christa really knows how to show some wonderful hospitality. When she hosts a retreat, she really knows what she's doing. Everything was amazing, even the wonderful meals that were cooked. If your looking for a great place to relax,scrapbook, make some new friends or just hang out with your scrappy friends this is the place to be! I had such a wonderful time I signed up for another retreat September.
Check out a few pictures I took for the retreat:

It was so nice to leave out all my scrap supplies at the retreat house. No packing up in between meals. At the end of the night I stopped where I was in a project and headed straight to bed. No cleaning up OR packing away my supply's equals me being more productive lol.  Check out these layouts I worked on at the retreat house.

  Celebrate Life - "In memory of Great Grandma Dewis
Websters Pages -papers, ribbon
Prima -flowers, bling

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  She's So Charming- Summer 2010
 Crate Paper - Pink Plum collection
Prima  -flowers, pearls

Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

Every month I get this awesome kit in the mail. After playing around with my Crazy Daisy Kit I have l so much leftover embellishments. The one thing I hate to see is good product just sitting around in a little baggie. Not sure what to do with these little pieces you get in those kits???? Well, check this out! I took some ribbon I had laying around an went to work on some ruffle ribbon flowers.

How to make ruffle ribbon flowers:

You will need-
*needle & coordinating thread
*ribbon (about 10")

1> With a needle and thread (or you can use a sewing machine) sew a simple basting stitch along one edge.

2>  When you have sewed all the way to the end, pull the thread tight. The fabric will ruffle up.

3> Stitch the two ends together to make a complete circle.

 *** If you want, you can repeat this process with another pattern of ribbon. Adding layers is beautiful.***

4> Trim off your threads and finish your flower. Dress the center of your flower up with beads, jewels or even buttons. I used all the leftover embellishments from June mini kit.

 Take a look at the layout I made with these adorable little flowers. The layout is so simple and sweet!!

My Mind's Eye "Forever With You"

 Here's a layout I worked on for Scrapbook Chicks. I just adore this photo of my son Joshua. He spent all afternoon watching and playing with his shadow. It's the little moments like this I love to capture in a photograph.

-In this layout I used My Mind's Eye So Sophie- "Forever with You" Delightful Diamond paper.

-Under paper I used a paint splat looking stamp to give more of a textured look.

-Using Cricut Machine I cut out a arrow with So Sophie -Charming "Possibilities" Content Geometric paper.

-Cut out the circles from the MME So Sophie- Charming "We are Family" Loop-de-Loop paper

-Used October Afternoon sticker words

-Chick'n feed by Scrapbook Chicks

-Stamped little circles accent with little Pearl

-Titled with: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Puffy Berry Thickers (Black)

and So Sophie "Simple Things" Alphabet sheet

"The Girls Paperie"

This past weekend I spend a little time with some great friends.We went to the movies to see "Sex and the City". Then we treated ourselves to a wonderful dinner and of course dessert to top off a fabulous night. I didn't get much scrapping done this weekend, but I did manage to finish a layout of a good friend that I've been working on.

 Check out this wonderful paper by

"TheGirls Paperie"  

  I love the embellishments! I think it's the best part of this collection. Check out the "V" card on this layout. It's one of the embellishments from this collection. It came from the Paper Cuts pack. In this pack you get a little bit of heaven all in one box. There is a lot of wonderful die-cuts in this package! Like the clock you see right above the letter "V" card. Witch I have to say goes very well with this layout because her name is Veronica. I know, I'm one of those scrappers that enjoy ALL the little details in a layout hehe. 

What can I say, I love to embellish!

My Mind's Eye, So Sophie

I love Fridays, don't you? What about a sale on a Friday? That's even better. Check out Scrapbook Chicks 
"First Friday Sale"  going on through the weekend! Check out what's on sale this weekend:

•  Abode line by American Crafts  75% off!
• May Bouquet by Pebbles  75% off!
•  Meadowlark line from My Mind's Eye 75% off!
• Quite Contrary from My Mind's Eye  50% off!
•  Dear Lizzy line from American Crafts  50% off!
•  Clothesline from Little Yellow Bicycle  50% off!
•  Jillibean lines  40% off
• and stock up on American Crafts cardstock  25% off! 

Here are a few layouts I made with My Mind's Eye So Sophie.

 

Here's another layout I did with October Afternoon.

This has to be one of my favorite girly/cutesy(lol) paper lines every!

Crazy Daisy -June Kits are Up!!!!!

Summer has started off right this year. Today, I took the kids to the library. They had a magic man kickoff the summer program with a few tricks up is sleeve lol. The kids had a great time and even Joshua pledged to read 16 books this summer. After we checked out a few books,we then stopped by the store to pick up our own copy of "Alice in Wonderland"(can you believe the kids have already watched this move twice since we've been home??!!!). What can I say, It's an awesome movie. I just may have to scrap a page about this movie.

So it's about that time I show you all next months mini kit for  Crazy Daisy Kit Co. But before I do take a look at a layout made with May kit.

I have to say I favor this layout because it's a picture of me when I was a little girl. For once I'm scrappin myself, and it feels great! Now, check out next months mini kit. With summer here this mini kit is perfect for us all!

Come check out all their kits, and the other designer projects for the month of May.

Hope your all have a blessed day!

-Me  :)