Baby, It's Cold Outside

Happy Tuesday, friends!

Today I'm playing along with some friends and using a sketch from the amazingly talented Shanna Noel...

And here's my take...

I was really inspired by the colors and the lines of the sketch, so I stuck close to it :)  I used bits and pieces from recent SC kits, Kelly Purkey journaling cards, and leftovers from my December Daily stash for this layout.  

My favorite element on this layout is the aqua sequined arrow from Heidi Swapp...swoon!

Here's a close-up shot of my journaling tag that I hid behind my photo...

I always have so much fun using Shanna's sketches....she is truly amazing!

Now head on over and check out what the other talented ladies have come up with...

www.sbookinshay29.blogspot.com

www.livealifeEXTRAordinary.blogspot.com

www.malikakelly.blogspot.com

www.shannanoel.blogspot.com

And if you're wanting to have some fun and play along with us, then link up your take on the sketch here and get a chance to win some happy mail from Shanna!  So what are you waiting for???  Good luck and have a great day!

For Like Ever

Happy Monday, friends!  I hope you had a great weekend...and hopefully the team you were rooting for won the Super Bowl last night :)

The Bright Ideas class is in full swing at Studio Calico and here's a layout I created for the first challenge...

The challenge was to use a stencil design on a layout.  I don't know if my use of doilies and mist counts as an actual "stencil technique", but this is what I was inspired to do :)

I kept my color scheme very monochromatic with a pop of aqua which was inspired by the "snow" badge from HelloForever.  I also used paper from my January SC kit, Block Party +Add-ons.

My kiddos were disappointed when the snow started to melt and I thought it was so cute when they said that they wished it would stay on the ground "for like ever", lol!

Have a great day and TFL!  

Photos & Snapshots

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  

I have a layout to share with you today using some of the photos that I took when my sister and I participated in The Color Run in St. Louis back in August...

I used some of my January Studio Calico kits +Add-ons for this layout.  I also used last week's Sunday Sketch for my design inspiration (or maybe it was the week before that one?)

I edited my photos on my iPhone using the Snapster App (one of my faves!)  I wanted them to stand out so I kept my color palette muted with a few pops of neon green here and there.

I hid my journaling tag inside the graph paper glassine pocket and it reads, "The Color Run was my first 5k...I had no idea what to expect having never ran in my life, lol!  Needless to say, my sister and I had the best time!  It took us a few showers to get all of the "color" washed off, but it was So.Totally.Worth.It!"

That's me and my little sis...love that girl!

If you've never heard of the Color Run or are interested in running in one around your area, I highly recommend you that you watch this video...so.much.fun!!!!!!!!

Have a great day and TFL!

Project Life - Week 4

Happy Tuesday!  

It's been super drab and rainy around here lately, but today I finally got a chance to photograph my PL spread for last week...I can't believe Week 4 is over already! 

On the left side of my spread I used a lot of smaller photos for a change.  I didn't have a bunch of great photos because two out of my three kids were sick all week and then I got (another) sinus infection so I wasn't on top of it like I should've been, lol.  

On the left side I chose to print some of my pics in black and white to shake things up a bit and I really like how it turned out with the overall look of the spread.  

And here's the full spread for Week 4...

I used my Project Life Seafoam Core Kit (the digital version) from AC Digitals and bits and pieces of recent SC kits for this week's spread.

I added a few badge buttons and placed them strategically so they won't take up too much extra space in my completed album.  I hope I can squeeze the whole year into just two albums, but we shall see :)

Despite the kiddos being sick, we had a lot of things going on last week...I'm anxious to document the prep work and construction of our new shed we are building through my Project Life album.  It will be really cool to see how it all comes along over the next several months through my photos and journaling.

Well, Week 4 is in the books!  I'm loving this PL thing so much right now...I know I will be so glad that I decided to tackle this!

Have a great day!  TFL!

Bright Ideas

There are only a few days left to sign up for the Bright Ideas Class at Studio Calico.  Registration ends on Thursday, January 31st, so if you haven't signed up yet, now's your chance!  

Here's a little sneaky peak of what I've been working on for the class...

 

Now go sign up and I'll see you in class!  

Have a great day :)

LOL

Happy Thursday, friends!  I hope your week is going smoothly.  It's been another wild and crazy week around here, but in a better way than last week was :)  

Here's the final project that I created for my Color Conspiracy Guest DT spot this month...

I used paper from their Texturize line and all the adorable die cuts are from their Daily Kate line.  

My oldest son, Garrison and my daughter, Avery are always hamming it up with each other...especially at the table.  They played "banana phones" for at least 30 minutes before they actually ate their bananas!

I also used some Studio Calico and Freckled Fawn wood veneers on this layout.

Well, I'm off to take the two youngest ones to the doctor...the sick bug has hit the Alvis household again...ugghhhh...

TFL!

Love You

Happy Wednesday, folks!

Is is just me or is 2013 zooming by faster than 2012?!?!  It feels like it anyway.

Here's another layout I created for my recent guest DT spot at Color Conspiracy...

I used paper from their Daily Kate line and some journaling tags and packaging from their Texturize line for this page.

I also used a few bits from Studio Calico and the beautiful "Love" card is from Hello Forever.

My youngest son loves his daddy so much!  I was so excited when I caught this photo of them during their goodnight routine.  Gotta love kisses from daddy!

I hope you have a great day and TFL!