Kit Cards

Here are my last two cards to share that were made from the kit. One for a special teacher that brightens Paige's day. And the other, a birthday card for a special brother-in-law who has a thing for sweets. I really made these papers go far. Love when that happens.

Brand New Do

Another layout using the same kit as Nick's "You Make Me Smile" page.  Again, I used the quilting technique on the bottom right. I also managed to use some of the tulle that was included in the kit. Not as easy as it looks to incorporate tulle. I just love looking at Paige's cute smile in this photo. She always loves getting her haircut. A true girly girl.



He Makes Me Smile

Last month, I dove headfirst using so much of the kit I was given in my scrapbook class. I absolutely loved all of the papers, ribbons, and most of all the quilting technique we learned. I used my small square scallop Martha Stewart punch to create the pieces to my quilt. Then I glued them in a long strip. I also created another quilt that I ran through the scallop circle nestability. I was inspired by the March monthly layout in The Scrap Room.

{Be} Original Block

My friend, Jenny, taught a class at her house a few days ago and I had so much fun making a plain wooden block turn into a colorful piece of inspiration. When Jenny and I were teaching together, I would walk into her classroom and admire her brightly decorated walls. Now, I walk into her house and do the same. I also got to spend some time with my former principal and other teachers. We had a great time swapping teaching stories and reliving funny memories.

Sweet Bride

Next week, Paige and I are attending a bridal shower together. Unfortunately, I didn't have any cute bridal shower stamps in my stash and I wanted something quick. I found this digi stamp on All That Scraps, by C.C. Designs. Can I just say that I am SO excited about using a digi stamp. No messy ink, I can make it any size I want, and it doesn't take up room in my box of stamps. Love it! And she is so adorable too! I outlined her dress with glue and covered it with a fine glitter. The papers are leftover from a class I took with my friend, Jenny. I plan to post about that cute project tomorrow.



Friends Forever

I am incredibly blessed to have three wonderful best friends. Sometimes I still can't believe we have remained so close for so long. After meeting in highschool, we have all taken our separate paths, but we have always been there for each other and now have another common bond, motherhood. I truly cannot imagine my life without them. These photos were taken three years ago at a local brewery and restaurant. I remember having such a great time that night. The papers in this layout are all Cosmo Cricket. I bought the chipboard letters from Oriental Trading Company quite awhile ago. I find the best way to color them is with the Bic permanent markers. Then, for this layout, I spritzed them with glimmer mist.

Dirt, Lots and Lots of Dirt

We are on day two of our landscape construction process. This has provided the kids a lot of "ooo's" and a lot of "ahhh's". One large tractor, a bobcat, a dumptruck, plenty of noise, and more than enough dirt keeps them contented all day long.  They wait patiently for Mr. Mike to finish and the second he's done for the day, they are outside with their old pair of shoes, checking out all the movement of earth. I have to say it is pretty exciting.

Little Reading Nook

This is one of my favorite rooms in the house. It just oozes, "Sit down with your favorite book and cup of tea please." It's a small room, so it manages to be the cleanest room of all. We finally got some "grown-up" bookcases that we have packed with our favorite books and small treasures.