ScrapFIT #68 - Mist Mania!

I'm so excited to share the latest ScrapFIT workout with you!  It features one of my all-time favorite thing...MISTING!  I love using it, and in honor of my obsession (haha!), Sara created a misting challenge just for me!  I'm so over the moon that she title the challenge Missy's Mist Mania!  I love it :)

Here is the layout I created...I used some chipboard stars as masks and misted away.  I added some stitching to make them stand out even more.  I couldn't resist scrapping these pictures of Paige's chunky belly.  Baby chunk is so cute, especially because they don't even know it!  They don't care if it's hanging out or showing...they just keep on going.  I call it her little tank :)

Vicky Alberto is our awesome sponsor again this month...check it out! 

Here is the prize you could win: 

You should definitely hop on over to the blog and check out what the other DT members created using mists. I'll be back in a few days with a misting tutorial on the ScrapFIT blog!

Challenge Me Happy #23

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. I spent the day being lazy...it was everything I thought it could be :) Today, I'm sharing my latest DT project for Challenge Me Happy. This is challenge #23 and it's a sketch! Here it is....

I created this layout, using pictures of my little Reese at a local farm. Her summer camp class went on a field trip there a few years ago, and I tagged along. Her favorite part was definitely the pony ride :) For this layout, I used random sheets of patterned paper and some Bazzill cardstock. I had some super cute farm animal stickers that I found a few years ago in the Current catalog...you know, that one you get in the mail all the time that has cards, wrapping paper, and other little things like note pads, checks & little knick knacks? Well they were having a buy-one-get-one sale and I saw these cute stickers and just knew I'd use them for a layout just like this.

You should definitely check out the rest of the DT's layouts. The prize this month is sponsored by My Little Shoebox! Who wouldn't want some scrappy goodness from them?!

Have a GREAT day! I'll be back tomorrow with more scrappy goodness :)

My Scraps & More - Mother May I Crop

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I hope all you moms out there are enjoying your Mother's Day weekend.  In honor of this very special day, My Scraps & More is having a Mother May I Crop.  There are tons of challenges going on over there right now!  So if you're in the mood to scrap, head on over there right now and check it out! I'm hosting two of the challenges. One of them is a flower challenge. All you have to do is create a project using a bundle or bouquet of flowers. I created this Mother's Day card. It was a great way to use up some of my pre-made flower stash :)

My next challenge is to create a project focusing on MOM. Use a photo of her or you AND her together, and tell us why she's special or what you've learned from her. I pulled out this picture of my mom and me from 1977. Man, that was a long time ago!! My mom will probably kill me for posting this...but then she'll love it :)  I used papers from Crate's Emma's Shoppe.  I've had them for a while and I thought this was the perfect page to use them on.  I love the vintage feel, and I love how they remind me of my childhood.  Love the bookend paper!

I was inspired by this amazing sketch by Sketch Savvy:

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure you join us at the Crop! Loads of fun going on...don't miss out :)

Right Here. Right Now. Today.

Good Tuesday morning, everyone!  I'd like to share with you my second layout over at Artful Delight.  This month's kit is just amazing...very inspiring and very rich in color!  I just started scrapping and kept right on going...so much goodness packed in!

Here is a layout I created with it. I just love the Echo Park This & That Graceful collection...just perfect for layouts of my girls :)

I am loving these adorable little clothespins...just the perfect touch.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog...it really does mean so much! Have a wonderful day :)

ScrapFIT Weekend Warm-Up #27 & NSD!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day, everyone!! I was hoping when I woke up this morning, there would be tons of scrappy presents sitting on my desk...kind of like Santa sneaking down the chimney and leaving loads of gifts for the kids! No such luck...just my same mess I left from yesterday...haha! I plan on getting in some scrapping today, for sure.

I wanted to let you know about May's Weekend Warm-Up over at ScrapFIT. All you have to do is create a layout, card or other project featuring FUSSY CUTTING. Here is the layout I made as a sample. All of the flowers and leaves were cut from patterned paper. A great way to make your own embellishments :)

I also wanted to let you know about a fantastic NSD giveaway chance over at Scrappin' Sisters. Erin and Kelly have compiled a fantastic batch of scrappy goodness that you could win! Check it out HERE to leave your comments. Thanks to Erin & Kelly for offering up these awesome prizes! Check them out...

Have a GREAT Saturday & NSD!!

ScrapFIT #67 - Decorate with a Doily!

Happy Tuesday!  I meant to get this posted yesterday and time just got away from me...so many posts all happen at the same time and I get flustered...haha.  I'm so excited about the latest workout at ScrapFIT!  All you have to do is incorporate a DOILY onto your page or project. I got a pack of rectangular doilies a while ago from the Dollar Tree for (you guessed it!) $1. I love that you can use them to frame photos, use them as masks, you can ink or paint them...treat them like patterned paper. So many way to utilize them! I created a summer page...I have so many photos of my girls in the pool, and I'm right in the middle of scrapping all my photos from June and July 2010. That's pretty much all we do in the summer, so get ready for a lot of pool pics :)

I used some papers from a KI Memories Fancy Free stack I found at Michael's.  I love using my 40% coupons for cute papers!  Perfect for me because they're all bright colors :)

Our sponsor for this workout is: 

I am thrilled to be a sponsor for ScrapFIT for the month of May. It is truly a fantastic inspirational challenge blog with an awesome design team (and great tutorials too!). This month you'll have 2 chances to win some Dusty Attic chipboard. You can find a healthy selection of chipboard in my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/vickyalberto. Please note that I just received my new shipment a few weeks ago and they are already selling out very fast - so be sure to check back often for re-stocking! You can also follow my personal scrapbooking blog at http://simplypaperandcreativity.blogspot.ca where I post updates about shipment arrivals as well as various ways to incorporate chipboard into your projects. Have fun creating this month with the workout challenges! 


Vicky is giving away this amazing collection of Dusty Attic Chipboard to the winner of this workout!  

You have until May 31st to link up your project on the ScrapFIT blog for a chance to win! Also, be on the lookout for May's Weekend Warm-Up and Step Class coming up in a few days! Don't miss out on a chance to be featured in our guest FITGirl Spotlight :) Have a GREAT day!!

My first Artful Delight Layout!

Can I just say how excited I am to be on the Artful Delight DT?!  I was beyond floored when I received my first kit...it was slam full of delicious Echo Park, Crate Paper, Bazzill...I couldn't wait to get crackin' with it!  Today is the May sketch reveal, and my very first layout is featured today!

Here is the sketch:

Here is my layout...I used the Echo Park This & That line.  The banner at the bottom is from Prima, and I painted each piece to match  my papers.  They are SOOOO cool and fun to play with!!  Banners are a favorite of mine, so I couldn't wait to use these :)

Check out this month's kit...I promise, you will LOVE it!!

This kit will include:

Echo Park - This and That collection 1 - Graceful Collection Kit
Bazzill Basics Paper - Avalon collection 12x12 (1 sheet each) Floral/Herringbone Blooms/Houndstooth Pebbles - Hip Hip Hooray collection 12x12 (1 sheet each)
Woo Hoo Happy Day Crate Paper - Pretty Party collection 12x12 (1 sheet each)
Cake Stand Invitation Stitch Coordinating Cardstock -Bazzill Basics - 12x12 (1 sheet each) French Vanilla Patina Watermelon Quartz Embellishments - size and color may vary per kit
1 sheet - Crate Paper Pretty Party collection - Border Stickers
2 - Prima Flowers - Gillian Raspberry
3 - Petaloo Floral Embellishments - Mini Fabric Flower
2 - Pebbles Dimensional Flowers - Hip Hip Hooray
4 - Pebbles Hip Hip Hooray collection - Clothespins
1 package - Prima - Poppies and Peonies -
Canvas Banners (10 pieces) 10 yards -
Reasonable Ribbon - yellow twine (not pictured)

CARD KIT

This kit will include:

Echo Park - This and That collection 1 - Graceful 6x6 paper pad
Bazzill Basics Paper - Avalon collection 6x6 (2 sheets each) Floral/Herringbone Blooms/Houndstooth Pebbles - Hip Hip Hooray collection 6x6 (2 sheet each)
Woo Hoo Happy Day Crate Paper - Pretty Party collection 6x6 (2 sheet each)
Cake Stand Invitation Stitch Coordinating Cardstock -Bazzill Basics - 8 1/2x11 (2 sheets each) French Vanilla Patina Watermelon Quartz Embellishments - size and color may vary per kit
1 sheet - Crate Paper Pretty Party collection - Border Stickers
2 - Prima Flowers - Gillian Raspberry
2 - Petaloo Floral Embellishments - Mini Fabric Flower
2 - Pebbles Dimensional Flowers - Hip Hip Hooray
4 - Pebbles Hip Hip Hooray collection - Clothespins
4 - Prima - Poppies and Peonies -
Canvas Banners (10 pieces)
10 yards - Reasonable Ribbon - yellow twine (not pictured)
1 - Paper Smooches stamp set - Pretty Momma
1 package - Crate Paper Pretty Party collection - Eclectic Buttons (12)
1 box - Glue Dots

*all embellishments included in the kits are "while supplies last" - if for some reason we are sold out of a particular item it will be substituted for an item of equal value*

You do not want to miss out on this amazing kit!! Head on over to the BLOG and check it out!! There is also a new addition to the AD blog...a monthly CARD sketch for all you card lovers :) Have a GREAT day!!