wednesday

Hello everyone!!  I have a new layout up on the Noel Mignon blog to share using her latest kit, Daffodil Hill!!  I couldn't resist scrapping the pic of Ryan, arms stretched out to the sky :)  Although the pic is of him joyous & full of smiles, I took a bit more serious tone with the context of the layout.Recently I've noticed him struggle with how others view him.  I have always admired his carefree attitude, how sure he was of himself.  These days I see that changing a bit, and I am trying my best to show him what is most important is how HE views himself & the choices he makes.



Head over to the blog HERE for close-ups on my title work & journaling :)  Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

tuesday

Here's a sneaky peek, of my first layout on the Fancy Pants Designs blog . . .

Head over HERE to see it all!!!  Have a fab Tuesday :)

wednesday

Happy Wednesday everyone - we are finally mid-week & I have just one day until the hubby & I head out to Las Vegas :)  While it technically is a work thing, I'm super excited to get away for a few days & enjoy WEATHER IN THE 80S!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Summer clothes & sunglasses here I come!!!

Speaking of summer . . . my newest layout for Noel Mignon is all about those summer days . . .



I used her adorable new March kit, Daffodil Hill to create my layout.  Oh, and guess what??  I have a new sketch to go along with it :)



For details on my layout & the March Sketch Challenge, head over to the Noel Mignon blog :)

monday

Well . . . I don't have to keep it secret any longer - YAY!!!  I will be joining the Fancy Pants Designs team for this term - I am SO EXCITED!!!!

sunday

I'm a sucker for fun, bright, playful scrapbook supplies & my February Citrus Twist kit was full of them :)  The photo in my first layout had such rich colors, I have waited to scrap it, searching for just the right supplies.  But once I saw the kit, I knew it would showcase this photo of Nicholas' first haircut perfectly :)



Did you see all those sequins??  I know, I know, I went overboard - but they added such a whimsical feel :)  I cut the "snip snip" title with my silhouette - love that machine!!  LOTS of layering in the center of this layout :)  I anchored my photo on two overlapping patterned papers from the 6 x6 paper pad in their Project Life kit (yes I receive their Project Life kit even though I don't do Project Life - there's good stuff in there!!).   Then I used pen to create a hand drawn frame of sorts around the paper.  All sorts of goodies were tucked in here & there to add in the layering.

The next layout I created was for my personal album which is 8 1/2" x 11" - LOVE this size!!!  This was just a silly pic of my younger brother & I last summer as we headed out for our family vacation.



I used the hand drawn frame here again, but added in a fun stitched frame as well.   I did add in the mint green Thickers from my stash, but that adorable heat button was from the kit :)

I still have tons more supplies from this kit to play with - I suppose I better get going since my March kit will be here in another week or two :)  Have a FAB Sunday!!!!

tuesday

If you really know me, you know that I LOVE snow, I mean LOVE it!!!  It has been 2 years now since we have had a big snow & guess what - it is snowing right now, in the wee hours tonight :)  It is supposed to continue all day tomorrow & into the night - YAY!!!  Fingers crossed we get some really good accumulating snow, as the kiddos (and me) have big plans for some sledding tomorrow :)

Before my head hits the pillow, dreaming of waking up to a winter wonderland, I have a layout to share.  It goes up on the blog today, but they are saying it is likely we will lose power, so I thought I'd get it up on the blog before I lose the ability to do it :)  The March Noel Mignon kit, Daffodil Hill, is gorgeous!!!  Full of greys, blues, and yellows - such a fantastic color palette :)  My first layout using the kit is of my hubby & I on vacation last spring :)



Head over to the Noel Mignon blog later today for close-ups & info on the details . . .

monday

And . . . I'm back!!!  My mom & I escaped to the beach this weekend for some much needed rest, relaxation, and scrapping of course :)  I completed 4 pages that I am super excited to share over the next few days.  But before I jump ahead of myself, I have my last layout to share from the Noel Mignon Lasting Love kit.  Another 8 1/2" by 11" for my personal album :)



I found this short, sweet quote on Pinterest & knew it had to be the title of a page :)



The doily border you see below is actually an individual stamp from the kit that I stamped repeatedly to create a border down the length of the page.  Lots of layering of fun stickers & embellishments . . .



Alright, off to turn my jammies inside out in hopes that we might get slammed with some snow!!!  We have a chance here on Wednesday, FINALLY!!! Usually we end up missing out last minute though . . .  here's to hoping some white stuff is heading my way :)