Sketch Challenge - Enjoy Today

Happy Monday, everyone! 

I created this sketch for a Sketch Challenge over at the Come On Get Crafty blog.  We will be having a Sketch Challenge once a month and would love for you to participate!  Plus, you'll get a chance to win a $5 gift card from the Come On Get Crafty online store if you link your creation up here by Saturday, April 26th.  

And here's the sketch...

And here's my take on it...

I captured these lovely photos of my daughter during one of our first walks of the season.  We were walking by a wheat field by our home that was just starting to "green up".  It was wonderful!

I used lots of goodies from Come On Get Crafty and some paper from a recent Studio Calico kit.  I am in love with the new Maggie Holmes' line...it's just gorgeous!

And be sure to stop by the blog and check out what our amazing Creative Team has come up with using this sketch!  Have a great day! 

And don't miss out on the "Tax Day" shipping special for today at Come On Get Crafty!  

Project Life - Week 14

Happy Saturday, friends!

I normally post my Project Life spreads on Monday, but this past week I was sharing my spread for April 1-7 over at the Lily Bee blog :)  The theme for the week was using negative space so here's a look at how I incorporated that theme in my spread...

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the letters and speech bubble on my date card.  I layered some of the new Lily Bee paper collections to create a "negative effect".

On the journaling card above, I used some of the negative cuts (the hearts) from another filler card to make bullets for my journaling points.

Here's what the left side of my spread looks like...

For this pocket, I used my Cameo to cut out a sun ray and layered my photo and embellishments on top of it.

I also cut out this filler card on my Cameo and layered paper behind it to make use of the negative space.


The right side of my spread...

Another great way to use negative space for Project Life spreads is to use the negative space in your photos.  I did this throughout my spread by using the Lily Bee Label Stickers and cut-out bits from their  Flip-Flops patterned paper.


And here's the full spread...

Be sure to check out the full post on the Lily Bee blog here and have a wonderful weekend!  TFL!

Kissy Face Time

 Happy Wednesday, friends!

It's been so crazy around my house this week and I've been super busy with all of my current DT and CT work that I couldn't wait to post this fun layout I created of my adorable niece!

My sister sent me this photo of my niece last week on my phone and as soon as I saw it I knew it would be a really fun one to scrap!  I used some Mister Huey's spray mist for my background splotches and added some enamel dots for extra texture.  I also went wild with the BasicGrey Hey Boy and Knee Highs & Bowties die-cuts and transparencies!  I love all the bright, bold color they add to my layout.

I used lots of goodies from the current Studio Calico kits for this layout.  

Isn't she the cutest?!?!  I just wanna smooch her!

I hope you're having a wonderful week!  TFL!

Hello Spring?

Happy Friday, friends! 

This week has been a blur...and it's also hard to believe that I took this photo just a little over a week ago.  It was snowy and cold, but thankfully the sun has been out all week and it's supposed to be over 60 degrees today!  Yay!  

Last year at this time, we were in the beginning of a very long and hot heat wave, which led to a miserable drought, so I'm okay with spring making a late arrival this year...it's cool :)

I adore the "Hello" wood veneer name tag and thought it would be perfect for my title.  

I used one of my favorite masks and some modeling paste for the octagon shapes...love that stuff...

 I also used bits and pieces from March's SC Kits +Add-ons for this layout.

Have a great day and thanks for looking!

Nature Walk

I'm over at the Come On Get Crafty blog today with a fun misting tutorial...you can check it out here.  

And here's the layout I created using the ombre mist technique in the tutorial...

I used paper from March's SC kit +Add-ons and all the wood veneers are from the Come On Get Crafty online shop.  They also have a $5.00 shipping promotion going on, so go check it out and grab some great products!

Have a great evening, TFL!

Hugs & Kisses

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Do you remember when I created this?

I used lots of my scrap goodies to create some Valentine home decor back in January...with full intentions to eventually turn it into a layout!  

 And here's what I came up with...

I used lots of Studio Calico goodies and some awesome Heidi Swapp embellishments.  The patterned paper is one of my favorites from Maggie Holmes.

This layout has a little bit of everything I love...die cuts, ampersands, a doily, arrows, bling, ink splotches, and of course, one of my absolute all time favorite family photos!  :)

Hugs and kisses to you!  TFL!

Happy Tuesday, friends! 

I have my Week 13 Project Life spread to share with you today...

It was a wild week and it all started with a little debit card fraud...and I'm still trying to get it all squared away and figured out.  I was at the bank three times, ugh!!!!  On a happier note, I got my new dishwasher installed and the sun decided to finally shine!  I think spring is on it's way...

Avery and I took a couple "nature walks" this week...she led the way and found all sorts of fun things!  

We even got to sneak in a little fishing on Saturday, which is always a good thing :)

The boys played in the woods and built their first official fort.  They were so proud of themselves!

I used lots of the new Midnight Edition from AC Digitals for this week's spread...I am in love with that collection!

They delivered our shed materials on Saturday, despite the muddy conditions.  My hubby had to break out the tractor to get the semi un-stuck...twice...

I also used LOTS of goodies from Come On Get Crafty's online shop and the rest of my March Project Life kit from Studio Calico.

And here's the full spread for Week 13...

I also had quite a few great captures from Easter so I decided to put them in another 12x12 page protector as an insert.  I printed off some of my favorite shots in 4x6 and 4x4 sizes and just slipped them in the pockets.  I also added a title and journaling card on the front...

I also added in that adorable "You're A Good Egg" filler card from LifeLovePaper.com and misted it with some Mister Huey's for a little pop.

I hope you had a wonderful Easter!  TFL!