Project Life Week #1

Hello again my friends!  Thank you all SO very much for the wonderful comments you left me yesterday about my Project Life title page...they totally made me grin from ear to ear. :) I'm back again today to share my week #1 pages with you and I can't even explain how much fun I had working on these!  Doing Project Life is giving me an entirely new excitement for scrapbooking and I LOVE that feeling...

 

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose Hattie 6x6 Pad; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; Ali Edwards Stamps - Family Circle, Days Of The Week, Simple Joy, Love Ali, Moments & Memories; Cocoa Daisy Stamps - Grungy Grid, Feathers; Studio Calico Alpha Border Stamp; Paper Smooches Stamps - Geo-Graphic; Lawn Fawn Stamps - Say Cheese Too, Interlocking Backdrops; Unity Stamps - Heart Border, Nicest Place To Be Itty Bitty; Beary Sweet Stamps - Point & Click; Studio L2E Stamps - Crazy Awesome Life; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punches - Large, Medium; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch - Medium; Fiskars 3" Circle Punch; Marvy 3/4" Circle Punch; Stampin' Up! Heart Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Enamel Dots - Oliver; American Crafts Washi; Remington Noiseless Font

 

It's so awesome to look at these pages and see an entire week of our lives captured for all time!  It's really an amazing feeling and I'm so thankful that I've started this journey...

 

I'm working on my week #2 pages right now so as soon as I get those finished, I'll be sure to share them with you. :) Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today!

Sketches In Thyme #84

Hello there everyone! I've got a brand new sketch from Sketches In Thyme to share with you today that rocks! I really like the look of this sketch because I feel you could turn it any way and still create a beautiful layout...








Supplies: My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Collection - Diamond, Chevron, Roses, Label; Tim Holts Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Dewey, Boss Lady, Pinstripe; Unity Stamp Set - Treasure To Me; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; My Mind's Eye Nostagia Brads; Punky Sprouts Doily; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Accessory Sheet

As you can see, I turned the sketch on it's side for my inspiration and it worked great! I took these 2 fun shots of my girls on Mother's Day and really loved how happy they look in both of them, so I decided they needed to be scrapped together. This sketch was perfect for that!

Please make sure that you head over to the Sketches In Thyme blog today and see what the other DT ladies did with this sketch...amazing I tell you! Hopefully you'll be inspired to try it yourself. :) You have until 7/31 to upload your take on this or any of this month's sketches to be entered for a yummy prize. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Apron Strings - Pinterest #12
Punky Sprouts - Least Used Color (White - I altered the doily!)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

MMD Sketch #21

Good afternoon! I have a new sketch to share with you today from Miracles Momma Designs. :) This is a wonderful sketch that could be used in so many ways...








Supplies: My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Collection - Classic, Scallop, Label, Roses; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Accessory Sheet; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamps - Love Ali, Favorite Memories; Fiskars Nice-Tri Punch; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Butterfly; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Brads; Doily; Just The Way You Are Font

When I first saw the sketch, I thought that four blocks of patterned paper would work perfectly for it, and I had these two great pictures of Emily and myself that went right along with that idea. We were hanging out at my hubby's Nanny's house one day and she came over and snuggled up to me on the couch (which doesn't happen very often, so I was LOVING it!) and I made sure to snap some shots of us together. I knew I wanted to scrap them because I realized recently that I don't have enough pictures of myself in our scrapbooks. It's kind of hard to get in there more though when I'm always the one behind the camera, lol! I'm sure many of you understand that right? I've decided to really try and change that though, so I've made a promise to try and scrap myself more. This is a great start for that. ;)

Make sure you head over to Heather's blog post today and see what the other DT members did with the sketch (there are some fabulous pages!), and thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Frosted Designs - Stamping

Time for some layouts!

Hello there! I hope you've all been having a fabulous week. :) I've got a couple of layouts to share with you. I created this first one a few days ago and would have posted it sooner but the RAIN wouldn't go away so I could take any pictures! The sun finally came out today though thankfully...






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Gertie Paper - "Friends Forever" Petals, "Little One" Darling Dots; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - This One; Heidi Swapp "Delight" Stamp; American Crafts/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Color Box Chalk Ink - Rose Coral; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Dark Calico; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Fiskars Circle Punches - Extra Large, Large, Medium; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; WRMK Corner Chomper; Elle's Studio Tags - Lil' Snippets Date, Handmade Layers Cutouts; Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart; Basic Grey Button; Misc. Brads; Twine; DMC Floss

I absolutely ADORE this picture of Emily. It was such a crazy shot with her being so close to me, but I love how it's focused completely on her, and how she looks so happy! It really shows who she is and I wanted the layout to let her shine, which I think it does beautifully. :)

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I made the second layout this morning and I think it all came together pretty easily! There are some challenges that I wanted to get done before the month's end, so that's where alot of my inspiration came from...






Supplies: Crate Paper Paper Heart Paper - Romance, Love Letter, Cupid, Define; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Bring On The Love; American Crafts/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay; Fiskars Circle Punches - Extra Large, Large, Medium; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Scallop Sentiment Border Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; WRMK Corner Chomper; My Mind's Eye "Beauty Of Life" Quote; Basic Grey Brad; Carnala Computer Font

This picture is another favorite of mine. I absolutely love getting shots like this, where no one is paying me any mind...they're just being together. It's so precious to see. :)

I'm still feeling crafty today so you never know...there may be another share headed your way soon, as long as Madison stays off the computer that is, lol. ;) Thanks for your visit!

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...

~ You Are A Delight ~
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #205
Simon Says Stamp - Favorite Word
Unique Crafters - Paper Flowers

~ Love You So So Much ~
Sketchabilities - Sketch #69
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Our Paper Place - Showcase Your Punches
Scraptastic Club - Handmade Flower w/3 PP
Frosted Designs - Rolled Paper

New layouts...finally!

Hello friends!! I know I said it wouldn't be so long in between posts again but I've been swamped around here! I've been creating but just haven't had time to get them uploaded yet. I've got two new pages to share with you right now and hopefully I'll be back later today to share another one...






Supplies: Imaginisce Sole Sisters Paper - Purse-onality, I Pick You, Chic Chat, Shop Till You Drop; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Pink Paislee Cushies - Meringue; Bazzill Flower; Making Memories Button; DMC Floss; sf Ellie Everyday Computer Font






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup Paper - Baby Blocks, Flower Patch, Lovely, Zoo Cuties; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico White; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Snow Cap; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart; DMC Floss; CK Alis Hand Computer Font
*Inspired by the March sketch at My Mind's Eye

Super cute right?? I really love these papers! The top layout is Imaginisce, which I only have thanks to my sweet friend Abby gifting me some papers since until recently I couldn't find them locally (thanks again Abbs!), and the second layout is one of my all time favorite lines from My Mind's Eye. I just love it when gorgeous papers make creating so much fun. ;)

Thanks for taking the time to visit...I'll be back soon!

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...

~ BFF's ~
Frosted Designs - Sketch #37
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes

~ Blessings ~
Scrap The Girls - Celebrations
Southern Girls - Journaling
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Some new pages to share!

Hello friends! Sorry I've been MIA lately, but my creativity decided to take a vacation. ;) It came back at the end of last week though and I put it to work! Here's what I made...






Supplies: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper - Sea Breeze, Hazy Horizon; My Mind's Eye Good Day Sunshine Paper - Head In The Clouds; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - This One, Amazing; American Crafts Dear Lizzy Roller Date Stamp; Cuttlebug; Papertrey Ink Butterfly Die; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay; Elle's Studio Lil' Snippets Tag - This Week; American Crafts Puffy "Rainboots" Thickers - Black; October Afternoon Farmhouse Button; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Retro 35 mm Cameras Washi Tape; DMC Floss; DYMO Label Maker






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart "Be Happy" Papers - Honey Flourish, Striped Pink; My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline "Howdy Doody" Paper - Beautiful Roses; American Crafts Cardstock - Peach; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay; October Afternoon Mini Market Stickers - Gray & Cream; Basic Grey Button; Twine

I am SO happy with how these layouts turned out! Both of the pictures absolutely melt my heart and I wanted to use some really great papers for each of them. It worked out perfectly! I created both of the pages with the March kit from Artful Delight. I've really missed getting Leeanne's kits since I'm not on the DT anymore, and when I saw the one for this month, I fell in LOVE with it and just had to buy one! It's gorgeous and I can't wait to work with it some more...

So thanks for stopping by today! I promise it won't be as long before I share something new again. :)

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...

~ You Are ~
Frosted Designs - Sketch
Elle's Studio - Embellish Your Embellishments
The Paper Variety - Tic Tac Toe (Layout/Stitching/Die-Cut)

~ Sweet Baby ~
Sketches In Thyme - Sketch
ScrapFIT - Splattering
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes

Absolute Blessing

Hi there friends!! I'd like to share this layout I created earlier today with you. It all started when I saw a new sketch posted over at Helen Croft's blog (Scrap A Little) that is just awesome! I really love working with Helen's sketches so I knew I wanted to create something with it...






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Love Me Do Paper - Forever In Plaid, Rock & Roll Heart, Heart Of The Matter; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Scattered Straw, Fired Brick; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - This Is The Day; Fiskars Flit On By Butterfly Punch; EK Success Double Heart Punch; Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; EK Success PSN LE Circles Border Punch; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Basic Grey Button; CK Jot Computer Font

Isn't that so pretty?? I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out and the colors are amazing. This is such a precious picture to me because it's the first one taken of us after Madison was born. I had just become a mommy of 2 and we had become a family of 4 so we were all very happy! It was such a special day and one I'll definitely never forget. :)

There are a couple of other things that I'm working on right now so hopefully I'll be back soon to share those with you. Thanks so much for stopping by tonight!!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Scrapbook Circle - Remember This (In Journaling)
Flutter By Wednesday - Anything With Wings
ScrapFIT - XOXO (In Journaling)
Burlap & Buttercups - What's Your Style? (Inked w/Butterflies!)
Scrap It Girl - Show Some Love
Scrapping Everyday Miracles - Something You're Passionate About

Altered Notebooks (Artful Delight)

I have a project to share with you this morning that I created using my July kit from Artful Delight. The other night my sister and I were at our local Dollar Tree store when I found 3-packs of mini composition notebooks and just had to get some! They are around 5" x 3" and just the perfect size to throw into your bag or keep in your car...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite "Everyday" Alpha Paper; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue "Remember" Argyle Paper; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Twine
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Unity Stamp; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Basic Grey Precision File Set

Aren't they adorable? It was SO quick and easy to alter these and now I have two cute little books to use myself or share with a friend. ;) I seriously love that!

A new mini! (Artful Delight)

I had the chance to sit down and do some more creating with my July kit from Artful Delight and this time the result was a cute mini album! I really love it...





Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue Paper - "Boy" Spots; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; Bazzill Cardstock - White
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

Super sweet right? I wanted to keep it a little monochromatic to give it a soft feel and I think the result is great!

I'm having SO much fun with the kit this month and I still have tons of product! It's awesome. ;)

1st Haircut (Artful Delight)

Good morning! I have a sweet layout to share with you today that I made using the July kit from Artful Delight...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out Of The Blue Paper - "Boy" Spots & "Playful" Number; Bazzill Cardstock - Lagoon; American Crafts Glitter Buttons - Margarita
Other Supplies Used: Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Pink Paislee Expressions Cushies - Meringue (From the Artful Delight April Kit); Making Memories Glassine Envelope - Vintage Findings
*Inspired by the 7/13/11 Sketch at My Mind's Eye
*Inspired by Challenge #162 at Flutter By Wednesdays

Seriously, how cute is that?? Madison was sooooo excited about going to get her hair cut for the first time, and she did a really great job with it. It was definitely one of those moments I wanted to be sure to save for her, and even added an envelope with her first cut of hair inside. I love it!

Each time I get out my kit to create something, it really amazes me how many different colors there are to choose from! This layout looks completely different than the other two I've created this month, yet the papers would still go great together. Now that's what I call fabulous! ;)

Everyday (Artful Delight)

Gooooooood morning my friends!! I've got a super cute altered notebook to share with you today that I created using the amazing July kit from Artful Delight...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite "Wish" Confetti Paper; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Paper - Orange Juice
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Wild Honey; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Ordinary Days; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Basic Grey & Making Memories Buttons; Misc. Ribbon
*I apologize for the dark pictures...we've had no sunshine this week!!

I love how easy these are to make! All you need to do is pick up a notebook from somewhere (I get mine in the $1 section at Michaels), measure how much paper you need to cover the front, and then get creating! A little bit of time and effort can go a long way to make somebody's day bright. :)

Speaking of bright, the colors in the kit this month are awesome and perfect for some Summer projects. There is only ONE kit left so if you wanted one, grab it up!

Can you hear me now? (Artful Delight)

Good morning! I hope everyone had a nice Holiday and got some good pics to scrap. We went to a Birthday BBQ/pool party and had SO much fun, but sadly, I forgot my camera! I do have to say it was kind of nice to actually be there enjoying every minute of what was going on instead of being behind a camera the entire time. Gave me a little wake up call I guess. ;) Anyway, I have another layout to share with you today that I made using the July kit from Artful Delight...




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Paper - "Everyday" Alpha; Bazzill Cardstock - Glow; American Crafts Iguana Thickers - Melon; Maya Mist - Earl Gray
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock - Raspberry Parfait; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy & Walnut Stain; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch; Twine; Making Memories Sanding Block

How cute are those girls?? There's a park near our house that we go that has these megaphone type things where you can talk in one end and the person on the other end can hear you perfectly. The girls love them! It's always the first thing they play with when we're there. :)

So have you gotten your July kit yet?? If not, you should definitely do it soon because they're sure to sell out fast. I promise that you won't be disappointed!

Pool fun! (Artful Delight)

Hi there!! It's a new month which means it's time to get creating with a new kit from Artful Delight! I seriously can't even express to you how much this kit ROCKS! Just look...



Look at all that prettiness!! Here's what's included...

My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers
"Genuine" Sky Paper
"Spring" Stars Paper
"Everyday" Alpha Paper
"Wish" Confetti Paper
"Soar" Fly Paper

My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue Papers
"Boy" Spots Paper
"Remember" Argyle Paper
"Playful" Number Paper

Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup Papers
Ice Cubes Paper
Orange Juice Paper

American Crafts Margarita Paper
Flamenco Paper (Has a Glitter Finish)

Bazzill Cardstock
Lagoon
Glow
Parakeet
White

Embellishments (Colors and Size May Vary Per Kit)
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite Twine - 1 package
My Minds Eye Kime Twist Out of the Blue Balloon Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Soar" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Wish" Title Diecut
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet
American Crafts Margarita Collection Glitter buttons (12)
Maya Road Mini Chipboard Shapes - How's The Weather (15)
Felt Stars - Precocious Paper's Etsy Shop (2)
American Crafts Thickers - Iguana in Melon
Maya Mist - Earl Gray

There is SO much product to work with! When I opened up my kit, I was soooooo happy with all of the amazing colors and patterns and just couldn't wait to start playing with all of it. I immediately sat down and created a layout using the sketch for this month, created by fellow DT member Debbie...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight July Kit: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Fly A Kite Papers - "Spring" Stars & "Soar" Fly; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Paper - Orange Juice; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Fly a Kite "Everyday" Title Diecut; My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Family" Sticker Sheet; Maya Road How's The Weather Mini Chipboard Shapes
Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock - Tootsie; Tim Holtz Distess Ink - Wild Honey; Basic Grey Precision Filing Set, EK Sucess Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Marvy Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Making Memories Sanding Block

How CUTE is that?? The colors were perfect for this sweet picture of my girls enjoying some fun at my Aunt's pool last Summer and I love how bright and fun my page is. :)

So, if you're thinking you need one of these kits for yourself (which I'm telling you YES you do!!), make sure you grab one up quick because I'm sure they'll sell fast! Also, make sure to head over to Leeanne's blog before the 23rd to enter the sketch challenge...the winner will get an August kit for FREE! Can't beat that right? ;) Have an awesome day!!