{Life as we live it}

scrappy news...

this excites me...

sneak peeks have started over at The Simple Scrapper and in today's sneak peek, i am accompanied with two wonderful contributors, Amy Kingsford & Katrina Kennedy.

be sure to sign up to get on the VIP list of Everyday Storyteller & enjoy the launch party here...

today i have a layout share over at the Creative Memories blog...all about using your own photo enlargement as your background. i LOVE the look of the bowling shows so much. i think i am going to print a smaller print & hang on the wall. you can see the original photo on the CM blog here...

happy Tuesday!

xo...

it's a 3 day CM virtual crop...

Happy Friday!

if you're seeking a creative weekend filled with inspiration, then you need to check out Creative Memories Virtual Crop.

there will be LOTS of challenges, inspiration from the Creative Memories Design Team and lots more to get your creative juices flowing!

here are two layouts i am sharing with you today using both the Enchanted & Reflections Power Palettes...

Perfect Photo Op

Memories with Grandparents

enjoy & happy created this weekend...XO!

(not so) wordless wednesday: happenings...

here are a couple of Creative Memories projects to share w/ you today...

100% Girl

Carefree as a Bird

also, i am a guest contributor over at Modern June's blog this week. like many of us, if not all, we all have our flaws and i'm was happy to be asked by Kathy to share a flaw of mine that i have lived with for years. you can read more about it here. stop by & leave a comment for your chance to win birds nest necklace.

lastly,i'm sure most of you have already heard & seen the AMAZINGLY AWESOME new design team over at Lily Bee...YAY! so glad to be continuing another year. LOVE Lily Bee products & looking forward to creating w/ all the new goodies!!!

xo

Creative Memories Blog Hop!

Happy Friday!

I am super excited to be participating in Creative Memories first ever blog hop. We are featuring two brand new March power palettes, Enchanted & Divine Wedding. The best part, Creative Memories has four full Enchanted & Divine Wedding Power Palettes as prize give aways.

In order to be entered for a chance to win, you'll have to enter a code from each blog. The code for my blog is the letter E. Make sure you write that down before heading to the next blog.

Today I am sharing with you a layout I created using the Enchanted Power Palette! The colors in this collection are absolutely wonderful. With this collection, you will get to create with colorful embossed cardstock, die-cut paper ribbons and BLING! yes, you read that right...Creative Memories now has BLING!

I also added the leftover die-cut letter 'C' as a monogram accent.

The title was cut out using the Cricut Expression 2 & This & That Cartridge. I used the negative space to show the printed paper through the background using foam squares for added dimension.

The new Enchanted Paper Ribbons are to die for. I love them. They are the perfect accent on a page. To add movement to the page, I added a variety of sized circles using the Circle Cutting System & the embossed cardstock. I like how the texture of the embossed cardstock compliments the striped background on the page.

The layout didn't take long to create, which I love when that happens. The fun part was mixing the patterns with embossed cardstock and adding dimension.

Are you ready for more inspiration? Be sure to stop by the next designer blog, Nicole Martel.

Also, the blog hop will end at the Creative Memories Traditional 411 Blog, http://blogs.creativememories.com/product_solutions/ and here is where Creative Memories will be giving away some of the full new Power Palettes offered as of March 1^st! Don't forget to write down my code, the letter E and on the entry form, let them know Cindy sent you :)

1. To find out more about becoming a Creative Memories Consultant here 
   
2. To find a Consultant in your area here
3. New March Products here

 

(not so) wordless wednesday: currently...

happy hump day :)

day 15: phone

me using the phone to snap a photo of the girl & she thought it was cool i used both cameras to take her photo...

i created a layout for Creative Memories Hope in Action 365 photo a day blog using a weeks worth of photos & the Cricut Expression. you can read more about it here...

i know i already shared this on facebook this morning, but wanted to share it w/ my family that aren't hooked up to facebook at the moment. this was part of my workout routine early this morning. if i worked out at home, i'm most definite i would never think about putting weights on my body for extra resistance...lol.

little package arrived today...i saw this box of twine on Pinerest, checked out the site, Besotted Brand & a week later i ordered this trio of twine & a box of wooden shipping tags. it arrived earlier today & they were super duper nice to add a few extras, two heart cards & the adorable HELLO stamp!

a journal...

happy hump day :) my first project created for 2012, a handmade journal. you can read more about it at the Creative Memories blog. really looking forward to journaling a lot more this year.

holiday pages...

i've been running on low fuel today, didn't get enough sleep last night. i swear i need to invest in some good ear plugs, b/c my husband & his snoring is really putting a damper on my beauty rest. i did NOT want to get out of bed today at all. after getting Ty on the bus & feeding Corinne her breakfast, i plopped myself right onto the couch & took a morning nap. felt so good. i managed to be more productive after waking up. but i think i am going to head to bed a little early tonight, just so i can get that extra shut eye before the man comes to bed...lol.

anyway, i still have last minute shopping to do. hoping to get it all done by tomorrow. we'll see. i'm still contemplating on a few items for the little people around here & Tim keeps emailing me gift ideas for himself, lol. crazy!

wanted to share these layouts i created for Creative Memories a few months back. they make me wanna pull out all my holiday papers & embellishments & sit in my studio for hours creating...something i hope to do this weekend.

Dear Santa

Building Memories

All Spruced Up

Noel

Snow Fun

Christmas Unwrapped

can you believe Christmas is less than 2 weeks away? ah, can't wait!!

 

 

 

 

happy Autumn...

last Wednesday was a beautiful day, at least it was before the rain came. wasn't too sunny, but was nice & warm. we went for a little walk near by. we didn't stay too long, it was way too quiet for Corinne (i enjoyed the sound of the trees swaying in the wind, so peaceful) but made a point to snap a few shots of the girl.

i like coming out here in the fall. so pretty...think we will hit up downtown this month for more snapshots before it gets too cold.

i keep forgetting my camera remote, so the timer came in handy.

gotta love those dimples...

here is a halloween layout i created for Creative Memories blog earlier this week...

out of all the costumes Corinne has worn the last few years, this one above is by far my favorite one.

happy Autumn :)

Mummy Candy Bag Toppers

this week is all about making fun Halloween crafty treats for the kids classmates. i had so much fun making these little Mummy Candy Bag Toppers as gifts for the kids teachers and bus driver.

you can easily use chalks or ink to give them an older, used look.

i am becoming more excited as Halloween nears just so i can dig into the kids candy bags for my favorite little stash of sweet treats ;D hehehe.

to see how i made these, check out the rest of my blog post at Creative Memories blog.

all that pink...

it's been a LONG time since i've shared any Creative Memories projects. so,thought i'd start the week of with one of my favorites created back in June, my little guy.

i used a LOT of pink on this page & pink isn't even a color i like. my daughter LOVES pink, but not me. i was inspired by the dark reddish flowers in the photo & thought a pink embossed background would be fun with the added dark reddish accents on the page. plus, the idea of using pink on a page when there is a boy in the pictures is not the norm, but i am a girl, so i had an excuse & i also don't believe in rules when it comes to scrapbooking either.

lots of tools used on this page, Lovable Mini Pocket Punch, Border Maker along w/ the You & Me Border Maker Cartridge & the Scallop Circle Maker.

more CM layouts to share next Monday...