Bird is the Word & Paper Thrills Reveal

I finished this layout just time for the "Time" challenge at Bird is the Word. I used the Summertime line from Echo Park...I just used it for another challenge the other day! I can't get enough of it. I'm scrapping photos from May, and there are a lot of swimming pics. I have to scrap one month at a time or else I get confused...haha.




I also wanted to share with you the latest reveal at Paper Thrills. This challenge focuses on using your Christmas cards as embellishments. I hand cut the letters at the top from a card, and the white card with the cursive writing was easy to use. My title is the answer to the question :) I actually jumped to December to scrap these pics...I have a stack of Christmas layouts already, and I'm technically still scrapping summer of 2010.




Thanks for stopping by, and Happy New Year!

Sketchy Thursdays 12.15

Yay! I finished the latest Sketchy Thursdays sketch. It was an obvious Christmas sketch, but I had some sweet summertime pool pics to scrap, so I turned it on its side and went for it.

Here's what I made...I used the Summertime line from Echo Park. I have these white shaped border strips that I bought on clearance at Michael's months ago. I used one with circles around the border, and I used blue chalk to mask the shapes. Love the look it gives!

The shadows on these pics make my husband's face & neck look so dark! It doesn't look like that in real life...he is pretty scruffy, but not like this...haha!


And here's the sketch...


Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day :)

Merry Christmas!

I wanted to say Merry Christmas to all my scrappy friends! Here is my final layout with Sweet Peach Crop Shop...it's our family photo from last year. It's not my favorite photo from a photographer's standpoint...too many tree branch shadows on our faces! (It drives me crazy every time I look at it...my hubby's head looks funny!) Oh, well...it was hard to get the girls to be still for 5 whole seconds, so it is what it is! Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone!

A few Sweet Peach layouts

Happy Holidays, everyone! Before times get super busy, I wanted to share two more of my layouts featuring the December Juicy Kit from Sweet Peach Crop Shop. Sadly, this is the final kit from there...the shop is closing soon :( I know there is a ton of scrappy goodness on sale there...check it out and see what you can get for cheap!

My first one features a few of the Prima North Country Papers...not my usual style, but I worked with them enough here to finally make something work that is "me." I adore this wooden ornament...it makes a fantastic mask as well.

I added some stitching and buttons...

These grey Thickers are included in the kit, as well as these multi-colored brads.



I based this layout on this awesome sketch by Keri:


Here is my second layout. These Pink Paislee, Prima and Hambly papers reminded me of Valentine's Day, but they're actually winter-ish papers. I love the turquoise mixed in with the reds & pinks. Perfect for these pictures of Reese in her pink Santa shirt :)

I splattered lots of blue paint on my background and misted lots of pink. I also added some rubons from Hambly...they go on very smoothly! I added this twine from last month's kit, and the blue rubon alphas are from the September kit! I love using bits and pieces from past kits!


Have a wonderful day and a very Merry Christmas, everyone!

ScrapFIT #58 Reveal & a Sweet Peach layout

Good Friday morning! I have two layouts to share today...the first one is my layout for ScrapFIT's newest workout. #58 is all about using mini pictures! I love working with small photos...it gives you the chance to use lots of them!

I used craft paint and bubble wrap to create my background, and then added some misting in yellow & pink. My papers are from the Summertime Echo Park Collection...so bright and colorful!


I love the rainbow colored alpha stickers in this collection...so right up my alley :) I also added several buttons, scattered throughout the page.



Paper Lovelies is our sponsor for the month...don't miss out on the chance to win this awesome prize!

Enter your layout or card on the ScrapFIT blog! Also, don't forget about the Design Team call going on right now! Read about it here.

My next layout is based on a sketch over at Sweet Peach Crop Shop. I don't know if you read the most recent announcement over there, but the shop is closing :( We are all so sad, but it is what Corrie felt needed to be done for her. You can read the announcement here.

Here is the fantastic sketch by Keri:


And here is what I created. I flipped the sketch and used this gorgeous Prima paper that is included in the December Juicy Kit.

I punched these circles out to create my banner. I added glossy accents to them to give them some shine.


That's it for today...thanks for stopping by!

It's a Bright Sunshiny Day!

That's the title of my latest layout :) The newest Challenge Me Happy challenge is up, and it's based on a sketch. I always love making somewhat of a landscape on my layouts, so this sketch made that pretty easy. I used some of the Echo Park Summertime Collection. I used chalk and craft paint to create my sky and clouds.



I cut a few clouds out of patterned paper and hid my sun behind one. I added some stitched rays.

I made a few accordian flowers and topped them with rhinestones...love those!


Check out this awesome sketch:



Artfull Crafts is the sponsor for December, and the winner of this sketch challenge will win a fantastic scrappy kit!!


Be sure to check out the BLOG HERE to see the gorgeous layouts from the other DT members! Upload your layout there, and happy scrappin'!

Oh, no she didn't!

That is the title of my latest layout for Sketchy Thursdays...haha! I couldn't resist these funny pictures of Paige. She looks so shocked to hear the latest gossip :) I used papers from an old stack of Me & My Big Ideas. I wanted to use a black background and use white mist & paint for accents. I love how it turned out!




Here is the sketch:


Thanks for visiting...have a great Sunday!