PP190 Spring Break Layout

There's a little story behind this layout. I found the sketch on Pinterest about a week after I created a similar layout. It was easy to decide what papers to use. Well, I threw the basic bones of this layout together over a month ago and then I got side-tracked with cards. This afternoon, while the kids were in school, I decided to see what photos might work well with the papers I used. 

Funny, but the most recent pic's I took worked the best. So I decided to pull out some stamp sets and do a little fussy cutting as I got caught up on Property Brothers. LOL

Recipe:
Paper: Lollydoodle, Desert Sand CS, Hollyhock CS, Sunset CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Ticket to Ride (retired), Bohemian Alphabet (retired), Charming Chevrons (CTMH)
Inks: Sunset, Pear, Hollyhock (CTMH)
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: White Embroidery Floss, Pink Glitter Gems (CTMH)

Sketch courtesy of Sketch Savvy Blog.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
1) The Paper Players #190 Challenge
2) Use Your Stuff #130 Challenge

I used three groups of 3 chevrons, 3 circles, and a cluster of 3 glitter gems, plus 3 photos. I think that applies. :) 

Spring inspired us to go to the bounce house for an afternoon of bouncy fun. After following them back and forth several times, I decided I would just sit on the floor against the wall and wait for the kids to rid themselves of some restless energy. It worked well. Afterwards, we ended up grocery shopping and I was complimented twice on how well-behaved and quiet my kids were. Teehee. If they only knew!

Casandra

Miracle Paradise Layout

Yesterday, I spent the day creating layouts for my Clementine workshop coming up on the 23rd. I can't wait to share them with you. But first, I need to finish my tour of the baby album I created last week.

Recipe:
Paper: Miracle, Colonial White CS, Sweet Leaf CS (CTMH); Stamps: Bohemian Alphabet, Makin' Waves, Footloose WOTG (CTMH); Inks: Chocolate, Twilight (CTMH); Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH); Other: Kraft Borders, Antique Copper Brads, Liquid Glass, Make It From Your Heart Volume I book (CTMH)

I created the bubbles (close-up in second picture) by stamping, then coloring in with a blue pencil, and finally I added a dollop of liquid glass (glue) to each bubble. I let it dry over night, though it only needs about an hour, give or take. This stamp set retired last year, but it's so perfect for so many uses. I thought this new mom might use beach or pool pictures, or even bath time pictures, but if baby has a stuffed ducky, it could even be used with those pictures.

Hope you're having a great holiday weekend. For those of you heading home, I wish you safe travels. 

Casandra

Baby Boy Album Layout 1

Starting today, I would like to share with you the layouts that I created for a special baby's scrapbook album. He should arrive in the next month.

Recipe:
Paper: Emporium, Colonial White CS, Buttercup CS (CTMH); Stamps: Little Reminder, Bohemian Alphabet (CTMH); Inks: Chocolate, Twilight, Sweet Leaf (CTMH); Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH); Other: Make It From Your Heart Volume I (CTMH)

This is from another one of my all-time favorite paper packs, Emporium. I now have mostly scraps left from this kit. Don't you just love that buttercup yellow as a base? I love how Close To My Heart provides matching colors and patterns in their kits so it takes the guesswork out of the equation. 

Stay tuned tomorrow for the next layout in this scrapbook. And believe it or not, I finished it within 24 hours of starting it...a new record for me.

Casandra