bubbles

I am back again today to share another layout. I am on a scrappy roll! This layout uses the February 18th sketch from Stick it Down as well as the Create an Embellishment from Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

I decided to try something a little more creative and messy with this layout. I had a lot fun with it, and really like the end result. I stuck pretty close to the sketch, even adding the chevron background, although looking at it now I wish I would have staggered the chevrons for more visual appeal. Next time. ;) For my "created" embellishments I punched dozens of different sized circles out of vellum and randomly placed them on the layout for a bubble effect. This is so light and airy in real life.

Here's the sketch:

braces free smile

Short and sweet today. This layout was created using sketch #67 from My Scraps & More Sketches. 

Hello {card}

I played along with another challenge from Off the Rails Scrapbooking. This challenge is a color and card sketch challenge. I have been wanting to make more cards and this was a perfect excuse.

I tweaked the sketch a little to make it more "me". That's what I love about sketches, they are a great start off point.

To check out this challenge click here. 

Quick vase project

I completely forgot that today was one of my Sisters-in-Laws birthday, and when I noticed it on facebook I my brain immediately went into panic mode. I quickly decided that I would get her a nice bouquet of wild flowers and put them in one of the many vases we have collecting dust in our garage. I figured I would add a little handmade touch to it as well to make it more personal.

I found a jug vase that is just her style and proceeded to get crafty. I tied a big bow out of this awesome chevron print burlap, and then assembled a simple tag. I rushed through this as we were getting ready to leave, but I love how it turned out. She loved it as well, which really is all that matters.

Taking a few minutes to add a personal touch is a great way to make someone feel extra special and loved.

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We have some friends who raise and show Belgian horses, and today we made it out to their home so Ashlyn could get out of the house for a bit and enjoy the horses. The only places she has pretty much gone for the past 4 months is appointments, which is really no fun at all. She has gained a lot of strength the past few weeks and is able to stand a bit while holding onto something so it was a great opportunity to take her out and get some fresh air. 

These are my favorite photos of the day. 

This last one melts my heart. 

Summer fun

I have always found paper that has a pre-printed themed background to be a huge challenge. I never quite really know what to do with it (although it seems pretty obvious). So I challenged myself to use this paper. This is from the simple Stories I (heart) Summer collection. For those who are not familiar with this, the entire top portion of the pp comes complete with the design as is. This was actually a very simple layout to make, but it took me a long time. Seriously. Almost two hours. In the end all I ended up doing was placing a book page from the collection down as a mat, cutting the flash card and journal boxes, placing a sticker along the bottom and adding twine to a chipboard anchor. Took all of 15 minutes. I think it took so long because I allowed the paper and simplicity to get to me. I pushed stuff around then walked away. Replaced it with different things and did the same. I cut more paper than I even used to create this one. lol At least it is done now and I am happy with it. That's all that matters at the end of the day. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a beautiful weekend. :)

Adorbs

I came across a challenge site called Off the Rails Scrapbooking and they have a challenge to scrapbook a special photo or memorabilia of a loved one. I have been hanging onto this photograph of Ashlyn for years. I just love the fact that her eyes are so intense even though this is a black and white photo. 

I also used sketch #68 from My Scraps & More Sketches. 

(The coloring of this is a bit off. I tried several times to capture the softness of the colors of the papers, but I just couldn't get it right.)

Thanks for stopping by. :)

Adorable

I just have to start with the fact at how much I simply love the newest releases from Crate Paper! I have always been a fan, but the newest releases have been among my most favorite ever!

Here is a layout I created that came together so quickly for me. I am usually a pretty slow scrapper, but I completed this layout in a little more than an hour, even with the fussy cutting and stitching. I absolutely love, love, love the end result! I am working on a layout now and it is also coming together quickly. I hope this is the beginning of a new trend for me. I tend to over think things and I am trying to let go and just go with the flow a little more. ;)

I used a Clear Scraps Mascil (Damask) and acrylic circle as an accent for the fussy cut doily. I applied gesso using the mascil onto one side of the circle and then allowed ti to dry for a few minutes. I then adhered the acrylic design side down onto the center of the doily that I had scattered some sequins upon. It's a subtle effect, but I think it blends perfectly with the softer colors of the paper.