Piles of Smiles

Just thought I'd share another layout with you. I know its still the middle of Summer but I don't scrap in order or with the seasons so I'm sharing them as I make them.


I used a mixed mash of products on this one including Basic Grey, K&Co., MME and Pink Paislee paper. The chipboard letters are from K&Co. (two different sets). I also used a paper bag and scallop border punch and some buttons and leaf stamps from Stampin' Up.


I used my sewing machine and stitched along the edges of the papers. I really love sewing on my projects.



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Scrapbook Nook DT Layout!!!

I love the colors and patterns in the new MyKonos paper collection from 7 Gypsies. I also used the Numero tickets by 7 Gypsies. Jillibean Soup came out with these blossom twine flowers. I used the natural bean color. I thought they really went well with the circular sunbursts in this paper collection. This layout was a little bit of a departure from my norm. I usually don't combine so many patterns together but it was a lot of fun and I think it works. Stitching has been my favorite thing to do lately so its no surprise that this l/o is full of it. If you haven't tried stitching on your projects you should. If you know how to thread a machine you can do it. If you are just starting out ask someone you know to teach you the basics. It's very fun I promise and it adds so much!!!

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I guess I should update this blog!

Between field trips, dance recitals, gardening, and baseball it seems it's hard to find the time to be crafty. Not to mention I feel guilty being down in my basement when it's so beautiful outside. I just wanted to say I'm still here if anyone is still checking and I hope to be posting some new projects soon.










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Sweet Summer 12x12 Layout

This is a really simple, quick and inexpensive layout.


I used October Afternoon paper, some stickers from the collection, some punches and recycled a piece of a cardboard box. I always have my sewing machine out and ready so it really doesn't take to long, just a matter of changing the thread.

The yellow ruffled paper trim was so easy to make.

This is a great way to add a ribbon/trim look to your pages without having to buy those pricey trims. We all have tons of paper and a punch or two lying around.

Ruffled Paper Trim
1. Cut a 1.5"x 12" strip of paper
2. Punched one edge with a decorative punch (any style you want).
3. Then just fold the paper to make the ruffles.
4. Finally I stiched along the top of the paper with a contrasting thread.

WooHoo!! Finally New Kits Available!

A Couple of Layouts

I know it has been a while since I posted and I know some of you have missed me but I'm back. Here are a couple of recent layouts that I've done.





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I LOVE BEING IRISH!!!!

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!!!!




HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!!

My Valentine

My husband and I don't do alot for Valentine's day but I did make him this layout. I actually started this at a crop last month but wanted to wait till after Valentine's Day to post it. I saw this layout design in Scrapbook Etc. and really loved it. This is one of my very favorite picture of him....



...and I made 25 of these for my son's class. It was really easy I used a sizzix die from Stampin' Up and an old stamp set. I used less expensive card stock and made it really simple b/c the kids were just going to tear into them anyway lol!



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Take Notice

"Honey come over here for a second take a look at this" my husband John said. This is what he wanted to show me. So we all just stopped what we were doing and a took a second to marvel at an amazing sunset. My pictures don't do it justice, the kids thought it was beautiful especially Claire with all the pinks. My all time favorite movie is The Color Purple and at that moment I thought of this line " I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it" hahaha gotta love Shug Avery! So we shouldn't forget to slow down, take a minute, and NOTICE!!!



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Make & Takes

These were the make and takes from my Stampin' Up meeting. I really enjoy getting together and stamping with new friends. A big thanks to our team leader Jenny Peterson for putting together such a great meeting.

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32

Thirty something, really? It's not that I think that's old, the number doesn't really bother me. It's how fast it's going by. It seems like yesterday I was in high school. It just blows my mind that our first born will be seven in a couple of months. Sometimes as a SAHM the days seem so long but they're really going by sooo fast. Our baby will be two on March 11th and our little Claire bear will be four on the 28th. It just makes me think about what's important. I often struggle with balancing everything, spending time with the kids and John, cleaning, laundry, crafting and the list goes on. But you know something, I don't remember if there were any dust bunnies in the corners or under the bed when I was growing up. I do remember my Mom reading me bed time stories and spending time with me. I'm not saying that I'm going to let my house go to pot, but it's not my first priority. So go cuddle, snuggle, tickle, kiss and show those little ones how much they mean to you...that's what they'll remember!!




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Super Simple -30 mintue Layout

I was surfing Scrapbook etc.com the other day and came across a cute little layout that used different patterned paper and stitched them together. It was too cute so I gave it a try. It was really simple and only took my about 30 minutes to complete. I also challenged myself to only use current Stampin' Up products. I love all products but I was going to SU meeting and wanted to bring a sample to share. I really like the new fabrics they have come out with.

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Just About 3 - Layout

I saw this layout design in the latest issue of Scrapbook etc. and just loved it. What drew me in were the colors, journaling, and simplicity of the it. I found this great picture of Claire just before she turned 3 and it all came together.



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Not Just a Girl - Layout

I started and finished this layout at a crop a couple of weeks ago. It's a huge accomplishment for me to actually finish something at a crop. It always takes me so long to get goin' let alone finish. I think its a combination of talking, eating and socializing to much. That's what makes a crop so fun, being surrounded by people who share our passion for paper crafting. I love walking around to see all the different projects, styles and storage solutions. This was a huge crop with about 165 ladies and 10 different vendors. It was my third year and I look forward to going again next year. A BIG Thanks to the FFA of Montague for puttin' on a great event.



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Toot Toot!!

My Local scrapbook store asked me to be a guest blogger, woohoo! The Scrapbook Nook of Ludington Michigan is a great store that carries all the latest and greatest products. The store owner Vanessa has been working on a blog and plans to add an online store. I'm really excited about it b/c sometimes I can't make it to the store and would really like to take advantage of the GREAT sale promotions. I blogged about the Winter Days layout I just did and extended a button challenge to all her viewers. You should hop on over to the The Scrapbook Nook Blog.

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Winter Days-Layout

I wanted to create a layout using buttons in a different way, thinking outside the box. I really like the way it turned out, the blues, whites & creams really work well with each other. I used Stampin' Up buttons, cardstock and designer paper, Prima chipboard alphas, a Jenni Bowlin calendar and other buttons and pearls from my stash.








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2 Page Layout

I finished this 2 page Christmas layout for Marion's 31 Challenge.



I scraplifted the design for this layout from an issue of Scrapbook Etc. I'm so way behind in my scrapbooking, just to give you an idea this is Christmas 2007. Yup, that's right 07'. I don't really think about how far behind I am, that's stress I don't need, I just get 'em done when I can. I probably wouldn't know what to do with myself if I ever got caught up. So don't feel bad if you're way behind you're not the only one.

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