Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Exciting News!

Some of you may recall some Guest DT work I did for Coordinates Collections back in July. Their kits are super fun and loaded with tons of scrappy goodies! I am excited to share the news that I have been asked to become a permanent member of their Design Team!
I got to work with the December North Pole Kit featuring products from Cosmo Cricket and Basic Grey.
When I saw the soft colors in these Basic Grey papers, I knew I had to scrap this picture of Avery with my parents on her first Christmas. This page is based on a sketch by Julie Bonner.
I LOVE the Basic Grey Woolies (the two felt flowers on the layout)- they are available as an add-on in the store this month!
These Cosmo Cricket papers incoporate some of my favortie colors to scrap together - blue, red, and cream! I love this page of Michael - he had only been walking for a few months and was SO VERY careful his first time walking in the snow! You can see how proud he was once he reached his destination! :)
To add some whimsy, I used all-purpose glue and some clear glitter to some of the Cosmo Chipboard shapes!
Each month, Coordinates Collections offers two kits along with tons of fantastic add-ons. Be sure to check out the store here and tell Jamie that I sent you! :) TFL!!

Friday, November 27, 2009

A little more from Little Yellow Bicycle

Just created another page with the 25 Days of Christmas line from Little Yellow Bicycle - this collection was included in our DT kit from Memorable Seasons.I was SO happy to get out my MS lace border punch - I haven't used it for so long and this elegant paper was pefect for it! I love how the black cardstock peeks out from the layers!
You all know that I rarely create a page without a bow and this was no exception - I had to use this gorgeous red ribbon with that beautiful Imaginisce brad!TFL! Stay tuned for a very exciting announcement from me later on in the week!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Cutest Santa Photo EVER!!!!!!

I just adore Patrick's first photo with Santa. (I can't believe that this was taken 4 years ago!) He had this hair that stuck up and would not go down with all of the product in the world! It was like peachfuzz on the top of his head! I bought him this outfit for the holidays - being a first time mom-you know he HAD to have it! :) He was so very good - he looked at Santa and smiled for the camera - he didn't fuss or cry once.

I created this page with the DT Kit from Memorable Seasons - we got all kinds of goodies from My Little Yellow Bicycle - very elegant and festive papers! I also used a sketch from Sketchabilities - just found this site and LOVE it!

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek! Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!!!!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Creative Scrappers Sketch #79 is up!

I LOVE sketch #79 by Kristine over at Creative Scrappers! I knew exactly which picture I wanted to use the minute I saw it! It is not often that you'll see me on a page, but I love this photo of Patrick and me at my sister's wedding last fall. Patrick was the ring bearer and I was the Matron of Honor and we had SO MUCH FUN!!!!! We laughed, danced, ate great food, and enjoyed our family all day long! Not many photos exist of my kids with me so this is one I cherish with all of my heart.

I created this page using the Simply Obsessed Pink Paislee Amber Road Kit - it is GORGEOUS!!!! The Prima flowers are amazing - the little ones came attached to a vine and I simply separated them! I pleated the striped paper to go across the page and love the way the Prima Crystals anchor everything!

Be sure to check out the sketch over at Creative Scrappers! TFL and have a great week!!!!

RAK Winner!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much to those of you who posted and shared your favorite holiday traditions! I loved reading them - so many great ideas!!!!

And the winner of the American Crafts Holiday RAK is..........................................................................




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MistyW!!!!!!!!! E-mail me your info so that I can get your RAK out to you!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

December Kit is for sale at Simply Obsessed!

Heather has posted the Collage Press December Kit over at Simply Obsessed and it is FABULOUS! The bright and cheery colors, the vintagey patterns, and the fun embellies make this such a fun kit for the holidays! Heather has also included some amazing add-ons this month!Head on over and grab yourself one - they won't be around much longer!

December Obsession Collage Press Joy Ride
1 sheet Cheery and Bright
1 sheet Around the World
1 sheet Little Flurries
1 sheet Oh What Fun
1 sheet Peppermint Twist
1 sheet Wonderland
1 Diecut Snowflake

1 sheet Bazzill Cream Puff
1 sheet Core'dinations Aegean

5 Vintage Snowflakes - Elle's Studio
6 Brads -Pink Paislee
1 sheet Christmas Carnival Rubons - Kaiser Craft
10-15 Buttons - Basic Grey
1 sheet Sprinkle Glaze Alphas - My Little Shoebox
1 vine White Galazy Stars - Prima
2 wood snowflakes
**Don't forget to become a follower and leave me a comment about a favorite holiday tradition to be in the drawing for a holiday RAK-it ends this friday! Scroll down to my November 6th post!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Sketch 77 at Creative Scrappers

Sketch #77 is up at Creative Scrappers and this is my first reveal with them! I created this page with my fabulous DT kit from Memorable Seasons - filled with goodies from the October Afternoon Farm Fresh collection. You all know that I LOVE circles so I was thrilled when Kristine sent me the sketch!I inked the small alphas with brown and outlined the larger gingham alphas (be still, my beating heart!) with a black Sharpie. I love how it turned out!
I raised a few of the stickers with Pop Dots and hand stitched a square around the border of the page to bring it all together.


***** Be sure to check the previous post for a chance to win my HOLIDAY RAK!!!!!!!******