Happy Easter.. and some Layouts!

Happy Easter Everyone.

 

Today we are just lounging around. We are going out to dinner. Unfortunately I don't have a family

that  cares to do anything on Holidays... So it's just Me Ralph and the kids today. Instead of spending it cooking and cleaning.. alone I'd much rather go out to dinner.. so we will!

 

Here are a few layouts I wanted to share that I did this week.

 

I made this one using some new Elle's Studio products I got and some I won from being Featured on their blog. Yay me!! I just love these tags. I also used some of my Teresa Collins papers, dies and embellishments, Glits Designs alphas and washi, Freckled Fawn wood chips, Basic Grey epoxy stickers, Amy Tangerine papers!

 

 

This Layout I made using American Crafts, Elle's Studio, Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes, Freckled Fawn, too!

 

I love this photo! I have it in 8 1/2 x 11 too!

 

Saturated Canary - Pastel Challenge

Well hello all!

 

HEre's my card for the Saturated Canary Challenge this week. Our theme is Pastels. I love the way this card came out. It's been so long since I've colored an image without adding all of the dark shading with the greys, so this was a nice change. This image is just adorable, Krista Smith is one oober talented gal! I used my Sunday Morning Digi Papers.

 

Well, today I'm getting ready to take my son to the High School for a pre-orientation.

OMG!! HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!

Ok.. I'm gonna go cry! Do you think he will hate me if I take my camera?

 Probably.

 

Have a terrific Easter Everyone. I'm not sure if I have a post this weekend scheduled.. need to check my DT calendar... ok ta ta for now!

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Easter Dress

Papers - Sunday Morning Digi Papers

Ink - Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts- peach trellis rose, pink polka dot button, white cosmo daisy, yellow lily, lace, blue bakers twine, 15mm cream rose, 15mm pink and white rose, 4mm cream rosebuds,

Accessories - misc brads, clothes pin







Crafty Ribbons Blog Hop!

Hi there friends out in blogging land.

 

Today I'm joining Crafty Ribbons for a blog hop! I'm using one of the Sneak Peeks from the new Release at Lili of the Valley. This adorable stamp is called Big Hugs. It will soon be available for you to get your hands on.. :)

 

Here's a little info on Crafty Ribbons.

Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none.
Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths.
Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !
Tony & Ali

 

Here's your hoppers list, just in case you loose your way.

Start- Crafty Ribbons Inspiration blog

Ali

Mandy

Pinky

Kelly

Elise

Dawn

Gretha

Lorraine

La Vikinga

Fleur

Laura

Carol

Cebelica

Tessa & Anke

Mindy

Marianne
Elaine

Karen

Finish - Crafty Ribbons Inspiration blog

 

Here's some yummy goodies you can win from my blog.

Thank you Crafty Ribbons for Sponsoring.

Oh, and my special word is 'Valley'.

 

Enjoy the hop!

 



 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Big Hugs SNEAK PEEK!

Papers - My Minds Eye

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - white carnation, 10mm pink rose, 25mm pink rose, 15mm pink rose, pastel green hip rosebud, 20mm white rose, 4mm white rose, pink bakers twine, button

Accessories - Quilled hearts, SU ribbon, white gel pen



Fancy Pants Designs - a little Swagger?

Hi everyone!

 

Here's a layout I have done for my Fancy Pants Designs, design team.

I have used this oober adorable collection called, Swagger. I love ALL of these papers, the browns and oranges and the blue and the cute  little mustaches! ADORABLE!!

 

I have used the Swagger Collection kit, sticker fundamentals, tape stickers, label stickers, the button set, felt pieces and the brag pad.

 

Using this collection is makes it so easy to create layouts. I made 4 layouts in one day with my

Fancy Pants Design Kits. It was a blast!! :) I made this layout about my son, This was almost 2 years ago when he turned 13. He'll be 15 and a freshman this fall!? Oh my goodness.. where does time go?!

 

I'm still on cloud nine about this design team position.

The amazing Fancy Pants Designs DT members are still being introduced on the

Fancy Pants Design Team Blog. You should pop on over and read a little about them and

see their fabulous 'About Me' layouts.

Have a great day everyone!



Magnolia-licious Challenge - Spring is in the Air

There's a new challenge at Magnolia-licious today.

Our theme is Spring is in the Air. I wanted to really showcase Tilda outside in the Spring Air. So I colored her outside in her garden watering on a beautiful Spring day! I love those white puffy clouds.

Notice I have used a touch of Flowersoft. I have a ton of this stuff and always forget to use it. I looks great paired with this adorable Tilda Watering Stamp from the new Easter Collection.

 

Well, I hope you will join us for our Challenge at Magnolia-licious.

 

I'll be back tomorrow with a layout for Fancy Pants Designs. :)

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - #3050 Tilda Watering

Papers - Basic Grey

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - blue cherry blossom, 25mm pink rose, 20mm white rose, pink lily, 4mm white rosebud, 10mm pink rose, pink satin ribbon, pink pearls, paper doily

Accessories - My Minds Eye stickers.



A Few Layouts.

I just wanted to share some layouts I did this week. I'm on a roll!!

I've made 8 layouts and 6 cards in the last week since my kids have been off for Spring break.

Next week it's back to my busy routine.

Hopefully being ahead will give me motive to stay ahead..

...I'm having a blast with all my crafty things!

 

 This first page is of my oldest daughter.. about 2 years ago. :( Now she doesn't have bangs and she looks so much older without them.

This layout I made for the Gossamer Blue Scrap lift challenge.

I'm also going to enter it in the Gossamer Blue and Glitz Design Challenge.

I used Glitz Designs, Chic Tags and Elle's Studio products.

 

This next layout I made of my brother's girlfriend and I. She is so sweet and we get aong great. My kids adore her too. :) I think she's a keeper! ♥

 

I used some new My Minds Eye paper I got at the LSS a few weeks ago. I'm just loving orange lately! I popped on over to the MME blog and found a sketch challenge they are having. So I'm entering this in there.

This is another layout I made for the Gossamer Blue and Glitz Design Challenge.

It's of me and my other half.. at the Improv last month. :)

 

That's it for now. I'll be back Monday with a new challenge at Wild Orchid Crafts.



LOTV - Sneak Peek!



Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

 

Don't you just loe this new image. I colored her with my copics and I went for a soft elegant look. So I didn't shade and add too many shadows. I love the way it turned out.

 

Keep an eye out on the Lili of the Valley Inspiration blog and other designer blogs to see more sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV-Dainty Cake Mme de Pompadour

Paper - American Crafts

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - pink cherry blossom, 20mm moss rose, 10mm white rose, 20mm white rose, 6mm pink rosebud, white lily, lace, pink bakers twine, white button, red pearls

Accessories - misc ribbon,

 

 

 





Magnolia-licious Easter Blog Hop!

Easter Blog Hop!!!

Today there's an Easter Blog Hop going on at the Magnolia-licious Blog. All of the designers have really outdone themselves. If you haven't come from Ruby's Blog please start at the

 Magnolia-licious Blog so you can stay on the right track!

 I decided to make a box drawer with an EASTER BINGO game! I made this for my kiddos and yes we have played and finished the big old bag of Easter m&ms. I made this drawer using my Scor-Pal. The tutorial can be found at Splitcoast Stampers.

I used this new Tilda with chick from the new Easter Collection.

Unfortunately this cutie is currently out of stock. :(

 

Now it's time to hop on over to Jane's Blog.

Enjoy the hop!

 

 

 



 

Supplies

Stamps - Tilda with Chick (out of stock)

Papers - Sunday Morning Digi Papers

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - cream trellis rose, 15mm cream rose, pink lily, 15mm green rose, white cosmo daisy, pink hip rosebuds, blue polka dot button, purple satin ribbon, blue twine, pearl hat pin

 





Magnolia-licious Mini Monday!

Hi there everyone.

Today is Mini Monday over at Magnolia-licious. I have used this ADORABLE Farewell Tilda. She is one of my favorite from the Bon Voyage Collection. I love the way this card came out. It's a little different then what I'm used to doing.. but I got these American Crafts Die Cuts at Target and I just had to put this Tilda in the jar!! Super Cute! Please jump on over for som more Mini Inspiration on the Magnolia-licious Blog!

 

Well, I hope you have a wonderful week. My kiddos are off for Spring Break. The weather is going to be amazing so hopefully I will be spending some time outside with my little monkeys. I plan on having a few pajama/craft days, too! :)

 

 



Supplies

Stamps - Mini #215 Farewell Tilda

Paper - American Crafts

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm cream rose, 15mm green rose, 6mm pink rosebud, white cosmo daisy, 4mm white rosebuds, 15mm white rose, wooden button, brown twine, paper doily,

Accessories - American Crafts die cuts