Happy Spring!

Happy first day of Spring everyone!  It's going to be nearly 70 degrees today here in New Jersey which is completely unheard of this time of year but I will definitely take it while I can get it.  Not only is it the first day of Spring but it's also the Persian New Year.  My hubby is Persian so we are headed off to see family later on today to celebrate. 

Since it's a gorgeous day outside and we're celebrating spring and new beginnings today I thought I would share this cheery layout I created yesterday using some of the fabulous Dear Lizzy collection by American Crafts.  This is Brandon when he was just about 4 months old.  Just take a look at those chubby cheeks!  And truth be told even at nearly 4 years old now he still has those chubby cheeks - I love them! 

This was such a fun layout to create.  I did some fussy cutting with the banner paper up top and basically cut the trees and hills out partially on my background paper and slipped my striped paper behind.  This is also the source of the huge cut I got yesterday from my exacto knife.  If you keep up with me on facebook you'll know that yesterday I nearly fainted because I sliced my finger on a brand new blade.  I am not good with blood and let's just say I definitely needed to sit down and take a breather after I that little episode - OUCH!

Okay I am off to get started on this gorgeous day.  I hope you all enjoy your first day of Spring!  :)

Dear Lizzy layout to share!

Hey everyone!  Sorry for the quiet blog this past week.  I've just been super busy with all sorts of stuff and haven't had a chance to update.  I did just create a layout using the adorable new Dear Lizzy collection from American Crafts the other day that I wanted to share. 

These are pictures of my sweet niece when she was just 3 years old.  Isn't she a cutie?  She'll be 9 next month - how time flies!

I created this fun little scene at the bottom of my layout.  I simply cut the grass using my Cricut Expression (Plantin SchoolBook Cartridge) and then used a Sizzix die for the flower layers that I secured with one of the adorable fabric brads from the collection.  I sprinkled in a few chipboard flowers and of course added the glittery chipboard title as well.

To create this little cloud accent I used one of the Remarks stickers along with the Rub Ons to add the word "sweet" and threw in a little glitter button as well (LOVE those buttons!).

That's it for me today.  I've got one sick little boy at home who had me up at 5am with his coughing and fever.  I have a feeling it's going to be one of THOSE days - wish me luck!  ;)