10 days

Has it really been so long since I last posted? Seems time has gotten away from me! It is almost June!! With that will come the end of soccer, followed by the end of spring baseball, and then the end of school...whew, it just doesn't seem possible!!

Of course, as you know, June 1 also mean the release of new kits from ! This months kits are awesome!! I was tasked to work with the Main kit but couldn't resist also getting myself the Trio! Such fun papers and embellishments this month...just wait until you see!!

Here are a couple of sneaks....

Back to Scrapping

I honestly haven't been scrapping too much these past few weeks. We are constantly running from game to practice and from practice to game....baseball, soccer, gymnastics. By the time we are home, there is some last minute homework to be done and baths to be had. Then it is 9:30pm, and I am beat. I have stacks of new supplies --- Crate Paper Neighborhood, October Afternoon 5 & Dime, Collage Press Hometown Summer, Echo Park Summer Days, and countless other goodies. I have hundreds upon hundreds of pictures to choose from as well -- especially since I take my camera to almost everything! Yet, here I am blogging and counting down the minutes until I get crawl into bed, click on the tv, and just relax.

I pu tthese two layouts together a few weeks ago for my 3 Scrappy Boys product highlight. I am totally loving all the versions of woodgrain papers out these days. I must say, the American Crafts version is my favorite. Most of their Campy Trails line 'B' side features a bright playful woodgrain. While the 'A' side is cute, I am not a cutesy kind of girl and we don't camp so I immediately flipped for the 'B' side. Woodgrain in yellow and orange (and blue and green, etc.) -- FABULOUS!!





As you can see, I am also loving the photo booth strip look as well --- funny how I create two different layouts and when I step back, they have so many similarities. No problem, I'll just separate them in the album and no one will be the wiser!

No Longer....

It's official....I am no longer a Mini-Van Mom. I loved having a mini-van for the past six years, it was beyond convenient with the power doors and the kids able to hop up in themselves. I also loved the space and being able to separte the kids so that no one was touching another....you know how that goes with kids in the car! Well, lately, the van didn't quite feel right. The brakes were squealing, the back lift gate would spontaneously start closing on me as I loaded groceries, it just felt like something was wrong...it wasn't good. So, I decided enough is enough and traded it in yesterday for this....



Fun to have a new car!

How cool is this?!?!

I downloaded this free program today called Shape Collage. In less than 2 minutes, I was able to create this...

I can't wait to pick out some of my favorite pixs of the kids and try this out! I may run over to Michael's tomorrow and grab some frames. These will collages will make for great home decor!!

Go download the program....so much fun to play around with!!

Happy Belated Mother's Day!

I hope all of the mothers out there were able to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful day with your families. My children very sweetly brought me breakfast in bed, made me a ton of cards, and reminded me throughout the day how special I am to them (at least the youngest did). It was a wonderful day indeed -- oh, and DH gave me a beautiful bracelet which I had hinted, rather told, DS about so as to ensure its arrival.

I didn't get off chore free for the holiday but I did sneak in some scrap time (of course)! I am still loving the new Crate lines. They are perfect for those sweet girl pictures. This layout is a mix of Emma's Shoppe and the Portrait Collection -- don't they work together fabulously?

3 Scrappy Boys Blog Hop!

Let's start off National Scrapbooking Day right!!! 3 Scrappy Boys is hosting a blog hop so if you are here from Yara's site, great, you are well on your way. Otherwise, you should head on over HERE to start off the hop and be eligible for the PRIZE!!

Before I share the next stop on your hop, I want to present you with a challenge: As with the hop, the challenge is being sponsored by 3 Scrappy Boys and there will be a PRIZE!! For my challenge, all you have to do is create a layout using at least THREE items that are found in the 3 Scrappy Boys shop. So head on over there, check out what Heather has offered in the store, and get scrapping! You can post your layout to the gallery at 3 Scrappy Boys.

Here is what I created for the challenge --- I used Basic Grey Life of the Party Paper, MME Alphabet Soup paper, Maya Road chipboard banner pieces, and Kaiser Craft Doily Flowers which are all found in the store. Some of that as well as other bits on my page are also offered as part of the May Add-On kit.




Now be sure to comment below and then off you go to Heather's Blog for your next stop in the 3 Scrappy Boys Blog hop!!

Happy Scrapping!!

Oops...

The 3 Scrappy Boys Blog Hop will be run on Saturday not Friday as I previously reported! See you then!

A Layout and News

At what age does a boy loose his Little Boy Laugh because I sure am going to miss it once it's gone!!! Over the weekend, I took my son and youngest over the park. DD wanted to play and she had been carted to so many baseball and soccer games over the past few days that she deserved a chance to do what she wanted to do. DS was not too happy to go but I forced him into it. He 'faked' being miserable until I got out my camera and had him posing ... his sour mood soon became a giggle fit. There is nothing better than hearing the laughter of a child...and the gigglier the better! Is that even a word, gigglier? If not, it should be!



I have a ton of other shots of DS so I am sure you'll be seeing more on additional layouts!

Supplies: Crate & MME papers, Crate & Pink Paislee chipboard, Pink Paislee & Basic Grey letter stickers, MME diecuts, Basic Grey brad, Lily Bee rub-on, 7 Gypsie sticker, ColorBox ink, misc white paint.


Now -- on to the news: First, I am so excited...I have been selected to be a Guest Designer for Citrus Tree Studio in July! Yippee!!

Second, 3 Scrappy Boys is hosting a Blog Hop on Friday to kick off National Scrapbooking Day. There will be prizes so be sure to stop back and take part!

Will need this!

One tiny little sneak and I already know, this is a paper line I will need to have!!

NEW BASIC GREY

Back at Last

I apologize for my absence! I would normally blame it on my children and their activities, but it really isn't their fault this time. Yes, we are still VERY busy with baseball, soccer, and gymnastics but I have been MIA because I am engrossed in Ken Follet's World Without End. This book has been sitting on my bedside table since last year when I read Pillar's of the Earth. But, with 1000+ pages, it was a daunting prospect. I am now more than half way through and love it. It is quite similar to Pillars; many of the same struggles with a different cast of characters.

With all of the reading, scrapbooking has taken a back seat for a bit. However, I do have a few layouts that I will share with you this week. This first one used up the last of my Pink Paislee Bayberry line. I am not a big fan of purple or bling but somehow, I am loving this layout.



These pictures are from way back in 2004. My how DD has grown since then!!