MCC

It's time for MCC (Marjorie's Color Challenge)!
This week, Marjorie chose Chocolate, Goldrush, Crystal Blue, Holiday Red, and Sunflower for the Color Challenge. I loved, loved a card I saw on Jenn's blog, so I decided to use her layout idea! (Thanks, Jenn!)
There is very little Goldrush on the card, because I don't own Goldrush ink yet. Also, I used Heavenly Blue CS and stamped on it with Crystal Blue. I am just trying to use up some things in the scrap bag!
Don't know why, but I am loving Rustic Flowers all over again. I hadn't used it in about a year, and now I can't put it away. I am also so glad my friend assured me that I needed the Say It In Style set. It's seen a lot of ink lately, too!
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Right In Front of Me

Ok, so these supplies were left out on my table the other night after I created the *Wonder* layout. I had only a few minutes yesterday to sit down and create. I came up with this using some Free Spirit scraps and My Stickease. I am going to put it in my ready to send stash. I really need to work on building that up.

My husband had laparoscopic (sp?) surgery on his hip yesterday in TN, and he will be on crutches for 2 months! Oh my! I really need to make sure I try to keep my patience during this time... We pick him up at the airport tonight.

CTMH Free Spirit, Pewter brads, Autumn Terracota ink, Indian Corn Blue ink, Say It In Style ss, Rustic Flowers ss

Wonder

Don't you just love when your child has that curious look in his/her eye? My little boy loves the zoo. He gets so excited to see all the different animals every time we go. I love how this picture has the turtle above his head.

I've seen lots of layouts using this concept from aquariums and zoos. I knew I needed to create one of my own.

I learned how to use a makeup sponge to color the white chipboard letters from the CTMH bulletin board. Pam K. posted instructions, and it is so easy! (MANY thanks, Pam!) I've really enjoyed showing some of my scrapbooking friends this wonderful technique, too! I used Honey ink to color the whole letter. Then, I used the background stamp from Rustic Flowers over top with Autumn Terracota ink. I added more details with Indian Corn Blue(ICB) and inked the edges with ICB. I love how distressed it looks!

I am a big fan of the Hodgepodge Alphabet set! I am so glad I talked myself into buying it!

CTMH - Free Spirit B&T paper, Chocolate Textured CS, Honey CS, Colonial White CS, Hodgepodge Alphabet ss, Doodle Alphabet ss, Tiny Typewriter ss, Rustic Flowers ss, Dimensional Elements (letters), Connections Club clip, Chocolate brad, coordinating inks, and Distressing Kit

Other - staples and hemp

Four in a Week?

Ok, so in the past five days, I have posted four times. That is really good for me. Now, you all see how I try to spend most of my time during naps! It is creative therapy and time online for this tired mama. :-)

My fifth anniversary is coming up in about a week. I made this card - very quickly - this afternoon. It is simple, but I wouldn't expect my husband to want much more than this card. I just need to be sure to write something extra special on the inside! I am really loving my cuttlebug folders. I need to get some more! They really add a nice touch a plain piece of cardstock.

I just noticed that the blue strip is crooked. I will be fixing that ASAP! Oops!

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Finally...A Layout!

Well, here it is. I've been pondering this layout for way too long, so I decided to put the finishing touches on it today. I need to be able to move onto other projects!

It was fun to use these pastel colors because I haven't used them a lot on other layouts for Scarlett. I have all these embellishments just waiting to be used on pages. Oh, and don't you just love the embossed Big Blooms? I really had to work with the petals to give them life again, but it worked out great!

I used a spiral and a brad on one of the flowers. That idea was inspired by a Marjorie creation.

Sorry for the pitiful picture. I took the pictures in Scarlett's room, and now I see that was a bad idea!


I used the picture of her cake as the title (still not crazy about that, but I had to have the picture of the cake for memory sake), and there is hidden journaling under the big picture on the second page.

I realized today that I have been scrapping way too symmetrical lately. I guess it feels "safe" or something. I really need to step back out of that box.

CTMH Sweet Pea PP, Amethyst CS, Baby Pink Textured CS, Big Blooms, Amethyst My Accents. Key Lime brads, Playful Flourishes stamp set, Baby Steps stamp set, Edge Anchors, coordinating inks

Cuttlebug embossing images

Father's Day and MCC

Like how I shortened Marjorie's Color Challenge to MCC? I'm trying to start a trend. Ha!

I made this swing card for my dad for Father's Day. I had a difficult time deciding where to use Cranberry, and settled on the small stamp/embellishments. I have another card I will post later today.

CTMH NEI and Twilight CS, Outdoor Denim, NEI, and Cranberry inks, Star Struck, Say It In Style, and Rustic Flowers stamp sets, Cranberry embellishments, CTMH ribbon, other- brown ribbon and hemp

Fun Card

I've been watching more of Kim's tutorials. I created this swing card to use as an example for future card workshops. It didn't take much time at all!

I haven't created much in the past week. I thought I would be so productive because my husband was out of town, but I just didn't have it in me! I am working on my daughter's first birthday layout. I really want it to be perfect, and I really need to get over that because I'll never finish if I don't.

Have a great Monday! Thanks for all the sweet comments you all leave me. They make me smile. :-)

CTMH - Key Lime CS, Rustic Flowers and Say It In Style SS, Ocean, Watermelon and Key Lime inks

Pretzels

I think her expression says it ALL! It was so fun to watch. :-)

The layout is super simple. I wanted to create today, but wasn't really feeling creative. Know what I mean?

This was out of my box because I usually use more "girlie" colors with her layouts, but I really like how these colors go with her dress. Seeing Marjorie's new challenge made me think of using this paper packet. Thanks for the inspiration!

CTMH School Zone, Hodge Podge Alpha, Cranberry embellishments and ribbon.

You Can Do It!

I made this very simple, yet powerful card for my dear husband a few months ago. Since then, he has lost over 60 lbs. through serious dieting. He looks like the man I met six years ago, and I couldn't be prouder! Oh, and he keeps it on the fridge!

Fun Pictures

No new artwork! :-(
Not your usual pictures, but I really love them. They are from our trip to the beach over Memorial Day weekend.
They show a lot about their personalities without being face shots.
Scarlett is still learning how to walk on places that are not flat and solid. She loves the beach. She wouldn't stop the whole time we were there. Very cute.
Bryson is growing up. He is taking in everything and becoming a little more daring each day.
Have a great Monday!