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.

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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  :)

It's Memorial Day

a day to say THANK YOU. A day that we should stop and remember those who have served/are serving this county. We thank you all!

Now, on a scrappy note,I've been working on a layout of my sweet little girl Alexis. I had this cute picture of here eating one of her favorite snacks- a cupcake! So when I found this paper at my LSS- Sweet Memories Scrapbooks I was ready to work on this layout. I used SWEET LIFE by K*I Memories. Such a sweet line of papers, cute softies, and adorable Sweet Life Badges (used the orange "YUM" on this layout). Check out this great line of paper on their website. I'm sure you'll love it!

Hope your all have a blessed and wonderful day!

Thanks goes out to all of you out there that risk your lives to keep us safe!

BEAUTIFUL

Check out this layout made for 

Crazy Daisy Kit Co.  May kit.

(Pink Paislee Queen Bee collection)

This months kit has been a blast to work with. With all the wonderful double sided papers from Queen Bee collection, I'm sure you'll find this paper great to work with.

Scrapbook Chicks May kit

After a long and scrappy weekend, I finally got the chance to put May kit by Scrapbook Chicks to good use. Here are a few of the layouts I worked on this weekend.

 The mix of Dear Lizzy from American Crafts & a touch of My Little Yellow Bicyle papers work so well together in this kit. Stop by and take a look at Scrapbook Chicks 

 for all your scrappy needs.

My love for American Crafts

I find myself working more and more with American Craft products everyday. I guess I can say it's at the top of my list in scrapbook manufacturers. Check out the beautiful look of Botanique (HERE) collection. With more then twenty coordinating patterned papers feature glitter accents and foil finish look I'm sure you'll find a look you'll love to work with. 

Take a look at this layout I made of my niece  Maddie. I love the look of these papers together.

Sketch Inspiration

Do you love sketches?  If so, do I have a place for you. Check out Sketch Inspiration. Every Sunday a new sketch is posted to challenge you. This week Crazy Daisy Kit Co. is sponsoring SI weekly challenge. Of course, Crazy Daisy Kit Co has their awesome May mini kit up for grabs this week.

Here's my take on sketch #124 from Sketch Inspiration

*In this layout I used Crazy Daisy Kit Co. May mini kit*

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Heat Wave

Are you ready for summer? I know I am. If your looking for some great summer paper for those summer lovin layouts check out  HeatWave  by American Crafts.  Nothing says summer like bold graphics and lots of sparkle.