Party On

I hope you are all enjoying the My Scraps and More blog hop! There are some great RAKs and of course a TON of inspiration so if you haven't already, you should really check it out!! Click on over HERE.

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Speaking of inspiration, I am always my most creative when I have either new photos or new papers in hand. Luckily, this weekend, I had both so I was quite the busy scrapper.

One of my favorite photos from our trip earlier this week was of H getting stuck on the velcro wall at the science museum. She wasn't quite sure what to think at first b/c she actually got stuck and didn't immediately come down off the wall. With her slight frame, the velcro held for quite awhile and there she was dangling on the wall like someone had hung her from a hook. It was hilarious. I haven't laughed like that in quite some time. It is certainly something I won't ever forget.



Could these Amy Tangerine papers be any more perfect for this vibrant photo?! Love it!

Let's Party

Welcome to the party!!!!

It's My Scraps and More 1st birthday and we are so happy to have you joining us for our Birthday Party Blog Hop. If you have just started here you will want to go back to the beginning and start at the My Scraps and More Blog. The hop runs til midnight EST Tuesday April 17.

Here is the order of the hop:

My Scraps and More blog - http://myscrapsandmore.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://lisasscrappyhideaway.blogspot.com/
Tammy B http://corinthians517.blogspot.com/
Aubree - http://aubreesscraps.blogspot.com
Ginni - http://ginniscrappyworld.blogspot.com
Missy - http://littlenuggetcreations.blogspot.com
Kristin - http://somescrapsugar.blogspot.com
Wendy - http://disneydarling07.blogspot.com
Tracy - http://ascrapatatime.blogspot.com/

Now lets party scrappy style. Normally the guests brings presents to the party but we want to share the fun by doing things a bit backwards and providing gifts for you. For a chance at the big gift we have provided a sketch for you to work with. You will also need to check out all the design team blogs and leave them some love as each of them has a party favor for you to collect. Use the sketch and 3 of the party favors on a LO for a chance to win the birthday gift. Share your creation with us by linking your LO up to the blog hop post at the My Scraps and More blog. Our talented design team member Lisa has created this wonderful sketch for you to work with.


Here is the big gift you could win. The new Authentique Celebrate collection.



Now make sure as you visit each of the design team blogs you read carefully because there may be some more birthday presents to win along the way.

When I think birthday's, I immediately think of banners....what is better than a big birthday banner?

My party favor: BANNER

These days banners and banner flags are ever so popular so I couldn't resist including them here on my layout based on Lisa's awesome sketch!




I recently did a purge of my scrap room and have a big box of goodies to send out to one of our birthday guests (US Residents only). Be sure to leave a comment below and become a follower of my blog in order to be eligible.

Now, on with the party....head on over to Ginni's blog next!

Read more: http://myscrapsandmore.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=birthdayblog&action=display&thread=2563#ixzz1qnhLSJkh

Spring Break

I decided last minute to take the kids on a short trip to Florida for spring break. It seemed silly for us all to sit at home wasting good vacation days. So, Sunday morning, we boarded a plane to visit grandma. It has been a few fun filled days!

We have hit the beach...





Played at MOSI...









Gone on a dolphin ecotour and played at the aquarium....








But most importantly, we spent time with Grandma...







- Aubree

Location:Tampa, Fl

Down but not Out

We couldn't escape the winter season without a bit of sickness...we came close but couldn't quite make it to the finish line. Han is now on her second round of antibiotics for strep. Either she didn't beat it the first round or she contracted it again having only been off the meds for four days. With that, I am being treated for it as well. I felt pretty awful Friday afternoon and then woke up Saturday morning not feeling any better. Doctor was able to fit me right in and since it was the weekend and they don't have a rapid screening system, they decided to just treat me. I am hoping we will wipe this out of our systems before heading to Florida next week!

I took it easy most of yesterday...scrapped a bit and napped. Sick or not, there is nothing like a weekend afternoon nap!!!

On the scrap front, I am trying to get all of my DT work and challenges in order for My Scraps and More. It is going to be a busy, fun month over there. It is their one year anniversary!! From April 13 until April 17 we will be hosting a blog hop with many RAKs so be sure to mark your calendar to participate in the fun!

I think my favorite product these days are woodgrain papers --- I am just in love with them! I can't help pairing them with twine either....just so country perfect! Love it! I am also adoring my cameo! Here I not only cut the photo frames, I cut out part of the title and used the negative and paired that with a cut out script for the rest of title. It was really quite easy --- Silhouette makes it so easy to line up exactly where you want your cuts.