We R Memory Keepers Guest Spot

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Today I'm being featured on the We R Memory Keepers Facebook Page and blog!  I created a layout using some products from their Feelin' Groovy collection and you can check it out here.

I also created this home decor project using some embossed stickers and some of the adorable tags from the Feelin' Groovy collection...

I created this framed wall art piece by layering tags, stickers, and buttons on a piece of 12x12 patterned paper (also from the collection).

I really liked all of the positive words and phrases from the various embossed stickers and tags and I plan on hanging it up in my children's playroom.

I added a few buttons for extra dimension and used some white spray ink for a bit of texture.

I really enjoyed working with these amazing products from We R Memory Keepers and you can check out my layout here.

Have a great day and TFL!http://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/guest-designer-adrienne-alvis/

Project Life - Week 19

I honestly don't know how I got this week completed.  We are in the middle of a basement overhaul, it's the last week of school for the kiddos (which means a ton of activities), my husband is finally in the field, and I had to move my entire craft room into the dining area so I can continue on with my various DT commitments and scrap projects.  I'm admitting that I might have taken on little too much....but, I just need to get through the next two weeks and life should be a lot smoother.  At least that's what I keep telling myself :)

Here's a look at my Project Life spread for Week 19...

I used one of the 4x6 filler cards from SC's Planetarium Project Life Kit and embossed "Week 19" using my heat gun and some white embossing powder.  I forget how much I love to emboss, especially white on a bright, bold color.

My oldest son and I went on a little adventure with his fifth grade class on Wednesday to a local historical site so I added a few of my favorite photos from the day inside of the foldable filler card (see below).

We got our staircase completed this week...long story, but I love how it turned out!

And here's the left side of my PL spread...

I didn't have a ton of photos to use this week so I added in a few extra filler cards that I misted, stamped, and embellished to help enhance my color scheme throughout my spread. 

My mom, sister, and I spent Saturday in St. Louis at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.  It was a fabulous girl's day with such beautiful scenery and a fantastic sushi lunch at Cafe Mochi.

Here's a shot of the right side of my spread...

And here's my full spread for the week of May 6th - May 12th...

I hope you have a wonderful day and TFL!

OMG! How Do I Use That?

Happy Wednesday!

My friend, Jenifer, and I came up with a little scrappy challenge for each other last week.  We both had the same sheet of patterned paper that we hadn't used yet.  This was mainly because it had a very bright and graphic design and also because we didn't want to cut into it and ruin the amazing effect, so it was sort of a stumper, lol!

So we decided to set a date to complete a layout using the paper to see what we could come up with.  I was instantly inspired by our "friendly" little challenge and here's what I came up with...

At first, I had every intention of cutting the paper up.  But I just couldn't make myself do it...I knew once I cut into it, I would never be able to go back, ha!  So I dug into my photo stash and found this black & white pic of me and my daughter hanging out and being silly with my iPhone.  She loves to snuggle up with me and take random "selfies".  It's too cute!

I used products from Studio Calico and Life.Love.Paper. for this layout.  I really like the effect the black and white had against the bold, colorful design of the background paper.  I also added a splash of color with some Mister Huey's Seafoam spray mist, which is one of my new favorite colors!

I don't know why I was so "afraid" of using this paper...this turned out to be one of my all time favorite layouts!  Who knew?!?!

Now head on over to Jenifer's blog to check out how she used the same piece of patterned paper.

Do you have a piece of patterned paper or product you're afraid to use?  If so, I "challenge" you to pull it out and use it!  You'll love the results!

Have a great day and TFL!

I Wouldn't Be Me Without Each Of You!

Happy Tuesday, friends! 

I'm over at the Lily Bee blog today with my take on Wendy's Sketch Challenge...

The theme for this week is moms/mommihood and I was inspired to create a layout about how ALL three of my kiddos inspire and shape me.

I used lots of beautiful and bright colored products from each of the three new Lily Bee collections for this layout.

Please be sure to stop by the blog and check out how Wendy and Leslie interpreted the sketch.

I hope you have a great day and TFL!

Project Life - Week 18

Happy Monday, folks!  I hope you had a great weekend filled with lots of creative tasks and accomplishments :)

You're probably wondering why I didn't post my Project Life Week 17 spread last week...no, I'm not behind, lol...I just can't show it to you quite yet ;)

I do have my Week 18 spread to share with you today, so let's take a look...

 

I used lots of products from my Project Life Studio Calico Kits from recent months for this spread.

I also used some saved items from some packaging that I received in the mail this week to add something a little different to the mix.

We're gearing up for the end of the school year around here and just wishing it would dry out a bit so my hubby can get some planting in.

Here's the left side of my spread...

I used several full 4x6 photographs this week because I was a little low in the picture department.  I actually like when I get to embellish on top of a larger photo....I think one week very soon I might try to do more of that.

The week started out with gorgeous weather, but it didn't end up that way :(  We're all pretty much sick of the rain and cold air around here.

My husband fished ALL week long...must be nice, lol!  

We ended the week with rain and a lovely band concert that my oldest son performed in.  It was amazing to see how far the class had come since their first concert back in December!  They totally rocked it!

And here's the right side of my spread...

And here's my full spread for Week 18...

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Friday, everyone!

If you're looking for a great Mother's Day craft idea, I have a quick and easy tutorial that I posted on the Come On Get Crafty blog yesterday.

Here's a peek at the mini album/gift card holder I created using some of the awesome supplies that are available in the shop...

I hope you check it out :)  You can see the full post here.

Have a wonderful day and be sure to check back here tomorrow for some NSD fun!

Chic Tags Design Team Announcement

If you hopped along with us on Monday, then you probably already saw my announcement of being a new member of the Chic Tags Design Team!  Today was the "formal" announcement and you can check out the full post here.


And here's the layout I created for the announcement..

Let me just say that I am in LOVE with these tags!!! They are so easy to work with the colors are fabulous!  They seem to go with everything I lay beside them :)

I used tags from one of their newest collections, Every Day Life II for this layout.

This page was just a "me" page.  I'm really into documenting more of myself lately and I think that's a good thing.  I'm having the time of my life right now and I want to make every moment and memory count.  Life IS good!

And please be sure to check out the other new member of the team, Stephanie Bryan.  Her work is absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring!

Have a great day and TFL!