back from vacay!!

We are back from an absolutely wonderful, crazy busy trip to Florida ... we were there for 2.5 weeks and boy, did we do a lot!! We visited the four Disney parks (Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios) plus we went to Sea World, Universal, Busch Gardens, Wet 'n Wild x 2, Kissimee Olde Town and went on an airboat tour. Abigail went on almost all the rides including the Tower of Terror and the Aerosmith Rock 'n Roll roller coaster, which she loved. We met 70+ characters and princesses (beat last years record of 53!!) and met several that we didn't see last year. It was a lot of fun! I am going to post a few photos later this week!

I've been totally out of touch with everything scrapbook related however I do have a few things to share!! First up is my take on the one pager sketch for Sketch Support:

This was the sketch


and this is my take on it:

Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Alpha: American Crafts; Tools: Fiskars Scallop Sentiment border punch, Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page border punch; Embellishments: Pink Paislee; Other: Cardboard, Glimmer Mist, Pop Dots; Font: DJB How Cute Am I

I love this layout so much ...it was Abigail's first snowman of the year plus it's made with some of my favourite papers of all time!!

I also wanted to share my March sketch for Canadian Scrapbooker with you. If you choose to play along, you may be selected to be published in a future edition of Canadian Scrapbooker! Check out my sketch:

We'd love for you to play along! This sketch has 6 photos but you can modify it to fit your needs!

The Spring edition of Canadian Scrapbooker is out so I'll be back later this week to share a few of my published layouts!

I am off to get caught up on a zillion things around here ... thanks for visiting!

sketch support catch up and winner revealed

Good morning!

I have a couple of Sketch Support layouts to share with you today plus the winner of the ebook from Creative Scrappers.

This week it's two pager week over at Sketch Support. This is the sketch we were given to work with:


and this is my take on it:

disney parade
(click for a larger view)

Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: Mouse Mania digital kit, Sweet Shoppe Designs; Font: DJB Jenna

I know, I know, more Disney! In all honesty, I took more than 3,500 photos in Florida last time we were there so I have tons of photos to scrap. What better way to work through some of my favourite photos than with Allison's two pagers? Plus I couldn't resist this fabulous Mouse Mania digital kit, available from Sweet Shoppe Designs that I bought back in November - it's about time I used it!!

So these photos are some of our favourite photos from the many parades we saw there. The parade of lights was amazing but they were all so different and amazing in their own ways - they have 3-4 each day, at each park.

I also have to catch up with my card sketch and project from last week. This was the sketch we worked with:

and this is my take on it:

happy valentine's day

Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Kraft paper: Jillibean Soup; Rub-on:Tools: Creative Memories heart punch; Floss: DMC; Ink: Vibrance American Crafts;

Just a quick, simple card for Valentine's Day!

And now for the winner of the Creative Scrappers sketch ebook ....

who was:
Unfortunately there is no email address with this comment so please email me your information and the sketch book will be sent to you pronto! Congrats!!

I am off to package up my layouts to send to Canadian Scrapbooker and to pack for Florida! Yep, we are off soon for a fabulous Disney vacation again ... :) I can't wait for some surf, sand and sun! Winter is wearing on me!!

Thanks for visiting!!

canadian scrapbooker february sketch

Hello my scrappy peeps!

Today I wanted to share the sketch I designed for the February It's a Sketchy Challenge! over at Canadian Scrapbooker. Since February is all about the love, I opted to go a little romantic with my sketch (or tried to!). Here's a peek at the sketch:

There are already a few layouts uploaded - surf on over and have a peek! I'd love for you to give this sketch a go ... you may even be published in a future issue of Canadian Scrapbooker!

I have been fairly quiet on the blogging front these days - actually, scrapbooking in general. I have been creating but not at the speed I was before - I needed a few months to get my groove back. My mojo has been missing a bit and sometimes it's just good to take a bit of a break. I have been working on some assignments and things are coming along! :) My scrap room even got a major clean-up! Next is a major purge!

We are off to Florida soon for a much needed vacation - we are doing Disney again! This time we are staying longer and hope to get some other attractions in. I am not looking forward to the drive but am looking forward to some much needed sun and surf. Flip flops. Shorts. Tank tops. Sundresses. Bathing suits. I hope it doesn't rain! The weather has been looking pretty good so keep your fingers crossed for me.

If you are looking for the giveaway, please see the post below!
Thanks for stopping by.

creative scrappers e-book *giveaway*

Happy Monday folks ... :)

Do I have something fun for you ... Kristine, from Creative Scrappers, has put out an e-book with 100 of her amazing, brand new sketches. She has been working behind the scenes for a few months designing her book with some great designers.

I designed a two pager for this ebook - I cannot share the sketch with you but this is what I created:

winter wonderland
(click for larger photo)

There are many examples of 12x12, 8.5x11 and two pagers in this sketch book - you will want to pick one up! I have looked through it and there is a ton of eye candy!!

I do have a free copy to give away on my blog! Simply leave a comment and I'll make the draw on Friday morning. Good luck! :)

meeting goofy and pluto ..

TGIF folks!

I don't know about you but this week seemed never-ending! Wednesday felt like Friday and today was a day that seemed like it was never going to end. But it's now Friday evening and it's time to kick back and relax ... or get caught up on all the things I didn't get a chance to do throughout the week! :)

This weeks sketch over at Sketch Support is absolutely fabulous! I am all about shapes especially circles and stars and this one completely had my mojo going. Check it out:

I am so behind on my Disney album - one that I really want to create for Abigail and this sketch fit the bill. Here's what I made:

meeting pluto and goofy

Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Alpha: American Crafts, The Girls Paperie; Tools: Creative Memories circle cutting system, Creative Memories star punch; Floss: DMC; Ink: Vibrance; Other: Dymo Labeling Gun

Another trip to Disney is coming up so I really want to get last years scrapped - I think I am going to have to turn to digital to whip some up! :) Templates can be a wonderful thing!

This weekend, I have scrapping on the mind - I have some deadlines to work on - have you seen peeks for the new Creative Scrappers ebook? It looks fabulous!!!!

Have a fantastic weekend!

you melt my heart

TGIF!!

Wow, has it ever been a long week! I am so glad to say hello to the weekend. This week was add-on sketch over at Sketch Support. Check out the adorable sketch:

Here's what I made with it:

you melt my heart

Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: October Afternoon; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Die-Cuts:Stickers: October Afternoon; Tools: Creative Memories heart punch; Ribbon: Bo Bunny; Button: Fancy Pants; Ink: Vibrance
October Afternoon;

To see more adorable projects, including some sock snowmen by Carolynn Wolff, be sure to check out Sketch Support this week!

Last week it was two pager week over at Sketch Support and this was the sketch Allison came up with:

And this is what I created with it:

presents galore

Supplies Used - Pattern Paper: October Afternoon; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Stickers:Tools: Fiskars Threading Water border punch; Floss: DMC; Alpha: Bella Blvd October Afternoon;

It's some shots from Christmas morning ... Abigail was so excited opening her presents.

Well, I'm off to watch a movie - any exciting weekend plans out there? We are just going to do some errands, have a play date, go to skating and play some soccer! Maybe scrap a little too! :)

Thanks for dropping by!

quick and easy valentine's day projects

Today it's my turn to post over at the TaDa Creative Studios blog.

I made some Valentine's Day treat bags. I picked up the treat bags at the dollar store and filled them with goodies from Bulk Barn.

Here’s a look at the finished pieces:

Here's a close-up of each:

I am bananas for you. Will you be my Valentine?

This one is my favourite and very easy to make! The bananas are Runts and I found them at Bulk Barn. I used the following TaDa products to create this project:

• Balancing Act, Big Top collection
• Happy Rays laser cut cardstock, from the Sizzlin’ Summer collection

Other products used include Bazzill cardstock, Carolee Creations letter stickers, Creative Memories heart punches, pop dots, Vibrance ink

You are doggone cute. Will you be my Valentine?

For this project, I used the following TaDa products:

• Pink Paisley, BFF collection
• Balancing Act, Big Top collection

Other products used include: Bazzill cardstock, Creative Memories heart punch, pop dots, Vibrance ink, Jillibean Soup twine, Fiskars border punch

Will you o’fish’ally be my Valentine?

For this project, I used the following TaDa products:

• R&R Tag-a-ma-Jigs, R&R collection
• Hook, Line and Sinker, R&R collection
• Red cardstock

Other products used include: Bazzill cardstock, Creative Memories heart punches, pop dots, Vibrance ink, Jillibean Soup twine, Fiskars border punch

These projects are fun, easy and quick to make! Kids can work alongside you and make their own as well. If you want to check out the entire post, click here.