Well hello there!

Hello my friends!  I know it's been FOREVER since I've posted and I'm sorry for that.  Hopefully I was missed a teeny bit?  Lol. ;) I just had to take a break from scrapping.  I was completely overwhelmed with pictures, product, responsibilities...ack it was just too much!  Now that I've had a rest from it all and started purging a TON of supplies and getting organized, I feel refreshed and full of inspiration.

 

I have a few projects to share with you that I created during this downtime.  Doing one every once in a while kept me SANE.  Scrapping is my release...my me-time...and I could never stop cold-turkey, nor would I want to!

 

First up is a thank you jar I made for Madison's teachers at the end of the school year back in June.  They LOVED them!!  It was super simple to do and I loved being able to get crafty in order to show them my appreciation...

Supplies: Making Memories/Colorbok Paper - Cartwheel & Sunshowers; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Paper Smooches Stamps - Smarty Pants, Word Salad, Word Up; Fiskars Extra Large Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; American Crafts Twine; Crop-A-Dile

 

Next up is a tray I made for my sweet mommy's 60th birthday in July.  I really wanted to make her something special so I went digging through my older pictures.  I found one of her as a kid, one of each of my sisters and myself as kids, and two of each of my girls and my niece (one as kids and one as babies).  They worked perfectly for what I wanted and I know she loved it because it made her cry.  SCORE!  You always know how much a gift is appreciated by someone when the tears show up, lol...

 

 

 

Supplies: 7 Gypsies White Artist Printers Tray; Crate Paper Storyteller 6x6 Paper Pad; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamps - Favorite Memories; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; Fiskars Small Squeeze Punches - That's Amore, Twinkle Twinkle; Fiskars Flower Punch; Marvy 3/4" Circle Punch; Stampin' Up! Heart Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Butterfly Punch; My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Enamel Dots; Studio Calico Wood Veneers; Misc. Buttons; Sequins; Segoe Script Font

 

Last but definitely not least I have a layout to share.  A couple of weeks ago I went to the beach with my sister and since my hubby had to work, he stayed home.  It was REALLY hard being away from him and when I got home the first thing I wanted to do was create a layout about us.  I journaled about my feelings for him so he'd be sure to know how much I appreciate him and how thankful I am that he's in my life.  He really loved it. :) My love for him inspired me!

 

 

Supplies: BoBunny Mama-Razzi Collection - Stripe, Tabloid, Shutter, Mama-Razzi, Dot; Echo Park This & That Collection - Primer; Dictionary Paper; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; October Afternoon Sprinkler - Buttermilk; Ali Edwards Stamps - This One; Studio Calico Roller Date Stamp; EK Success Border Punch - Embossed Curve; Studio Calico Card (Journaling); Le Box Boutique (Etsy) Glassine Bag; American Crafts Wood Veneer Card; Tim Holtz Mini Paperclip; Jenni Bowlin Studios Chipboard Button; Sequins; Twine

 

So there you go!  I truly hope to be back SOON with more to share.  I'm still working through purging my supplies and getting completely organized, but the itch to get creative is definitely there!  Oh and I bought a new PL binder (I'm starting over and doing the 12x12 size), some cards and I subscribed to Studio Calico's PL kit so I'll have some of that to share also.  Thank you SO much for stopping by today!!

My Sweetie Pie :)

Goooood morning my friends!!  I've got a new layout to share with you today that actually isn't a DT project...shocking right? ;) I just pulled out some supplies and had fun!

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Basic Grey Picadilly Collection - Farm Fresh Eggs, Home Sweet Home, Eggs & Bacon; Basic Grey Oxford Collection - Preppy Plaid; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnust Stain; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Paper Smooches Stamps - Bee Mine, Joyful Greeting, Chit Chat; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Stampin' Up! Punches - Butterfly, Owl, 3-Heart; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Bazzill In Stitch'z Template; DMC Floss; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Fineliner Script Font

 

My daughter Madison is such a HUGE sweetie pie and she's always finding flowers for me whenever we go outside to play.  Now that she's getting older I wanted to be sure and record this, not only for her to remember one day...but for me to remind myself when she no longer does it. :)

 

I hope you're all having a wonderful week so far.  My mother-in-law gets here tonight for a visit and we're all so excited to see her!  I've been doing Spring cleaning this week to get ready and it feels soooooo good to get it done.  Hmmmm, maybe I should do a layout about Spring cleaning?  Lol...have a great one!!  Thanks for stopping by today...

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Paper Smooches - Cool Shades

The Studio - Love/5 Hearts

Pumpkin Spice - Rainbow

Frosted Designs - Up, Up & Away!

Scraptastic Club - Inspired By Pinterest (Inspired By This Shimelle Laine Sketch)

Cocoa Daisy - Sweet Sixteen (4 Patterned Papers, 4 Stamps/Sets, 5 Punches, Stitching, Inked Edges, Glitter Glue)

MMD Sketch #34

Good morning!  I have an AMAZING sketch created by Heather over at Miracles Momma Designs to share with you this morning.  I love it and I just know you'll love it too...

 

Supplies: Authentique Peaceful Collection - Solitude, Frost, Cozy, Warmth; Authentique Festive Collection - Merry; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Fired Brick; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Overdue; October Afternoon Sprinklers - Token, Buttermilk; Ali Edwards Stamps - Kids Are Cool; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Fiskars 3" Circle Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punch - Extra Large; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punches - Extra Large, Large, Medium; Stampin' Up! 3-Heart Punch; My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots - Lost & Found "Ruby"; American Crafts Twine; Nothing You Could Say Font (Journaling); Ali Edwards Font (Title)

 

Isn't that fabulous?  I am SO in love with this page.  It's one of my favorite pictures of my girls and I and the papers worked together with this sketch perfectly to show it off.  Times like this one...an everyday moment captured by a quick cell pic...this is why I scrapbook.  To remember those happy times that might otherwise be forgotten about.  It makes me so very thankful to be a scrapbooker today. :) 

 

Make sure you pop over to Heather's blog to see what the other Miracles Momma Designs DT ladies did with this awesome sketch...you'll be inspired for sure!  Also, if you create something using it, be sure to link it up so we can check it out. ;) Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Scraptastic Club - No Cardstock

Simon Says Stamp - Chic To Be Shabby (Inking)

Skteches In Thyme #105

Good morning my friends!  It's time for me to share a new sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you!  Now you may look at my page and go huh??  Because well, it turned out nothing like the sketch, LOL!  I took my inspiration from the layers and once I started layering, I just kept going and going.  Hopefully you can see where I started from though...

 

 

 

Supplies: Echo Park Note To Self Collection - Journaling Cards; Fancy Pants Off To School Collection - Strips; Fancy Pants True Collection - Pure; Pink Paislee Cupid Collection - Bow & Arrow, Hearts Bloom; Tim Holtz Distress Ink  - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; October Afternoon Sprinkler - Pink Balloon; Paper Smooches Stamps - Chit Chat, We Connect; American Crafts With Love Roller Date Stamp; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Button; American Crafts Twine; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Heart

 

Aren't my cuties just SO adorable??  I love capturing moments like this one when they're being all lovey dovey, especially so that on some days I have absolute PROOF that they really do love one another, lol!!  With a 13 year old and 7 year old, those days definitely show up once in a while. ;)

 

So what do you think of the sketch?  If it inspires you to get creative, you can try your hand at winning some yummy goodies!  You have until the 30th to link up a project over at the Sketches In Thyme blog.  Good luck and remember to have fun!  Thanks so much for popping in for a visit. :)

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Simon Says Stamp - Chic To Be Shabby (Inking)

Flutter By Wednesdays - Any Winged Creature

Apron Strings - Photo Inspiration

 

Scrap It Girl March Challenge

Hello friends and happy Friday!  It's a new month and that means it's time for a new challenge over at Scrap It Girl!  This month we have a 1,2,3 Recipe challenge for you that's really simple and should be alot of fun.  All you need to do to play along is use 1 stamp, 2 types of punches, and 3 patterned papers.  Here's what I came up with for my page...

 

Supplies: Fancy Pants It's Your Day Collection - Sugar Dots, Hodgepodge; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; ColorBox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; Heidi Swapp Stamp; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punches - Extra Large, Large, Medium; EK Success PSN LE Circles Border Punch; Marvy Le Pen - Brown; My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Tangerine "Together" Enamel Dots; Basic Grey Micro Mono Alpha Stickers

*Inspired by a sketch created by my friend Theresa

 

Awesome right?  I just love it!  I had these Instagram pics of my family when we went out to lunch together and they worked perfectly for this challenge.  Although I did struggle with only using one stamp, lol! :)

 

So what do you think of the challenge?  If you're inspired and want to play along this month, you'll be in the running for this awesome prize sponsered by yours truly...

 

 

The prize includes a 6x6 My Mind’s Eye paper pad, a Fiskars stamp set, an Inkadinkadoo stamp set, American Crafts This To That foam squares, American Crafts ribbon, a Craft Smart ink pad, a baggie of Studio Calico chipboard butterflies, K&Company paper ribbon and some Recollections flowers. Perfect for Spring! :) You have until the 31st to link up your project over at the Scrap It Girl blog for your chance to win it, and remember that you can enter twice.  Good luck and thanks SO much for taking the time to stop by today!!

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - The Stamp You Love But Don't Use

MMD Sketch #33

Good morning!  I have a new sketch from Heather at Miracles Momma Designs to share with you today that is FABULOUS!!!

 

 

Supplies: Fancy Pants Love Birds Collection - Kissame, Birds On A Wire, Sweetheart, Circle Of Love, Bunches Of Love, Strips; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch; AC/Dear Lizzy Thickers - Berry; Basic Grey Button; Twine; Angelina Font

 

When I saw Heather’s sketch I was immediately drawn to the scalloped borders and took my inspiration from them to start my page. I had this awesome picture of my hubby and I and used it to journal to him about a favorite phrase of his that he always says to me. It's really special and I wanted to make sure that he always knows that. :) The page is simple and sweet but I absolutely love the result!

 

So how do you like the sketch?  If you are inspired by it to get creative yourself, please be sure to share your project with us over at the Miracles Momma Designs blog so we can all check it out. ;) Thanks for popping by for a visit!

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

City Crafters - Things With Wings

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Cocoa Daisy - Five Patterned Papers

MMD Sketch #32

Good morning friends!  I have a new sketch from Miracles Momma Designs to share with you today...

 

 

Supplies: Authentique Lively Collection - Spirited, Bright, Flutter, Vivacious; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Worn Lipstick; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Calico White; Ali Edwards Stamps - Sweet Baby, Loving Words; American Crafts With Love Roller Date Stamp; Martha Stewart Heart Punch; Stampin' Up! Heart Punch; Stampin' Up! 3 Heart Punch; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Fiskars 3" Circle Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punch - Extra Large; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Le Box Boutique Glassine Bag; AC/Amy Tangerine Muse Thickers - Woodgrain; Recollections Pearls; DMC Floss #839; Minneapolis Font

 

Isn't it just fabulous??  As soon as I saw this sketch I fell in LOVE with it! I was really inspired by the circles and hearts and I knew it would be perfect for this picture of my daughter Madison. Whenever she has bad dreams, she comes and climbs into bed with us and I just love snuggling with her and knowing she feels safe with us. I want to be sure that I always remember that feeling...

 

I hope that you're inspired by the sketch and get creative with it. :) Be sure to share your creation with us over at the Miracles Momma Designs blog and we'll be sure to visit you and leave you some love!  Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Simon Says Stamp - Something Messy

Sketches In Thyme #102

Happy Valentine's Day friends!! :) There's a new sketch up over at Sketches In Thyme that I'm sharing with you today...

 

 

 Supplies: Basic Grey Konnichiwa Collection - Good Afternoon, Friendly Greetings, Pagoda, Jiko; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Spun Sugar; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Piglet; Ali Edwards Stamps - This One, Favorite Memories, Simple Joy; Cocoa Daisy Stamps - Tea Ring; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punch - Extra Large, Large; Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart; My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Sunshine" Brad; Basic Grey Button; Twine; Angelina Font

 

Isn't it great?  I can see so many different uses for this sketch and plan on saving it to use again in the future.  This time it turned out to be perfect for this amazing picture I got of my girls a couple of years ago.  I've wanted to scrap it for a while but I wanted to add some really special journaling so I was waiting until it came to me.  This sketch helped it right along!  Don't you just love it when that happens? ;)

 

So what are your thoughts on the sketch?  If it inspires you, go get creative!  Also, if you enter your project using it by the 28th over at the Sketches In Thyme blog, you'll be in the running for a great prize, and we all love goodies right? :) Good luck and thanks for stopping by today!

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...

Simon Says Stamp - Something Messy

MMD Sketch #31

Hello!  There's a new sketch from Miracles Momma Designs that I'd like to share with you today and it's AWESOME...

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection - Romance, Delicate, Petals, Delivery; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Spun Sugar; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Piglet, Pretty Pink; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Cocoa Daisy Stamps - Feathers; Paper Smooches Stamps - Geo-Graphic; One Little Dreamer Stamps - Happy Ending; EK Success Embossed Curved Border Punch; My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Enamel Dots - Ruby; Cricut Title; A Little Pot Font

 

As soon as I saw the sketch I was totally inspired! I had these 3 Instagram pics of my hubby and I on New Year's Eve that worked perfectly for it, and all of the layers inspired me to mix in some different colors with my patterned papers. I even did some stamping in the background to add another layer which turned out great! I really love how it all came together and I seriously think I need to scrap us more because we make good looking pages, LOL! ;)

 

How do you like the sketch?  If you get creative with it, please be sure to link us up over at the MMD blog so we can all check it out!  Thanks so much for visiting me today...

 

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges... 

 Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Lasting Memories - Borders

Unique Crafters - New

Sketches In Thyme Sketch #100

It's time to share another new sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you. :) We've got a great two pager this week...

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Fancy Pants Love Bird Collection - Bunches Of Love, Love Dots, Only One, True Love; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico Cream, Pretty Pink, Overdue, Custard; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punches - Extra Large, Large; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Doodlebug Loopy Lou Alpha Stickers - Bon Bon; Basic Grey Button; Twine

 

I took my inspiration from both sides of the sketch for this page about my sweet girl Madison. When she was a baby, she was diagnosed with RSV and had to be hospitalized. Boy was that a scary time! Thankfully after a few days spent in an oxygen tent, with wonderful doctors and nurses, she got better, and she's really healthy these days. :) I wanted to keep my layout simple so that the pictures would be the focus and I'm really happy with it...

So what do you think of the sketch? If you like it, you should totally link up a project using it by the 31st over at the Sketches In Thyme blog so you can be entered to win a prize. ;) Good luck and thanks for visiting today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...

The ScrapRoom - Flower From Scraps

Making Memories Guest Designer!!

I have a super happy post for you today!!  A while back, Making Memories posted on their Facebook page saying they were looking for guest designers so I sent in some of my work for them to see and they liked it!  Talk about happy. ;) They sent me a TON of the Believe collection to work with and I created a layout and five cards with it...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Making Memories Believe Collection; Basic Grey Figgy Pudding Collection - Peppermint; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Market Street Stamps Vintage Notepad Background Stamp; Ali Edwards Stamps - Sentimentally Ali, Beautiful, Family Circle; Paper Smooches Stamps - Good Gab; Hero Arts Stamp - Merry Christmas; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico White; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punches - Large, Medium; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punch - Large, Medium; Fiskars That's Amore Heart Punch - Medium; EK Success Photo Captions Punch; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; iRock; iRock Black Gems; Jolee's Hotfix Jewels - Lt. Col Topaz (Yellow); AC/Amy Tangerine Muse Thickers - Whitewash; Making Memories Button; Basic Grey Button; Making Memories Star Brad; Basic Grey Round Brads; Recollections Pearls; Little Yellow Bicycle Gems (Red); Twine

Isn't it a pretty line??  The colors were perfect for these Christmas cards and the layout about a special gift my girls got from my hubby's mom. :) I really love how it all turned out and I had SO much fun working with their products!  Also, I'm excited to say that I've been asked if I'd like to work with some more in the future...ummm, YES, lol! Yay me!

If you'd like to pop over to their blog for a visit, you can enter to win some of these yummy products for yourself!  How fun is that?!?  Thanks SO much for stopping by and letting me share my excitement with you. :)