Got Sketch 99

Hey all!  Just wanted to share a layout I created for the Got Sketch? blog today.  Val and I just wrapped up an online class so we are back to posting sketches and layouts over on the blog.  You'll definitely want to head over and check out what the other contributors have created if you're looking for a little inspiration this morning. 

I used the Knave of Hearts collection from Collage Press for this layout.  LOVE this line!  I know it's kinda strange to do a school layout in the middle of March but I've had this photo of Darian from last September just staring at me for 6 months now so I finally decided to put it to paper.  I used lots of die cuts on this one from the circle for my title to the calendar and stars for my embellishments.

I am off to get started on my day.  It's windy but thankfully the rain is gone and we are hoping to hit 60 degrees later on.  I know the boys will want to spend the afternoon outside playing.  Enjoy your day!

scooter fun

Happy Wednesday blog readers!  Is it really the middle of the week already?  I'm all out of sorts with the holiday on Monday and some snow days last week.  At least the weather person was wrong about the 6 inches we were supposed to get yesterday and the boys ended up going to school.  Whew!  ;)

Today's layout is one that I contributed for Sketch 98 over on the Got Sketch? blog.  This was a really fun sketch to play with and I used some of the adorable new New England Clam Chowder collection from Jillibean Soup. 

 

I love this picture of Darian.  He was new to the whole scooter thing but absolutely loved it as soon as he got the hang of it.  I thought these papers were perfect for this photo.

Can I tell you how much I love these corrugated cardboard alphas from Jillibean?  They are just SO. MUCH. FUN.  So easy to paint and give such fun texture to any title.  And the stickers I used for the word "scooter" are also a new release from Jillibean.  Isn't that a great font?

 

And just another little detail shot of my journaling.  I used a circle punch to punch out some of the cars from one of the sheets of patterned paper and popped them up with some dimensional adhesive.  FUN!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to wish everyone out there a very Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope you are celebrating with the ones you love.  Last night my hubby and I went out for a hibachi dinner (YUM!) followed by a movie.  We saw Valentine's Day and I just have to say it was so adorable!  So many famous faces and such sweet story lines. 

What's a post without a picture right?  Here's a card I contributed for this week's sketch over on the Got Sketch? blog.  Perfect for today's occasion!  ;)

I've been in one of those "creating but not sharing ... yet" modes lately hence my absence on the blog.  Sorry about that.  I hope to have a few things to share this week though so be sure to check back in!  :)

Got Sketch 94

Okay so it seems like all of my posts lately have been projects I've created for Got Sketch? blog.  Have you noticed?  LOL  I really AM creating other stuff.  Actually LOTS of other stuff.  I just can't share it yet.  Don't you just hate when people say that?  hee hee!

So in any case here is my layout for Sketch 94.  Fun sketch!  I used the Marketplace kit from Studio Calico for this one that included lots of Basic Grey Nook & Pantry and Cosmo Cricket Earth Love and Nutmeg.

I took these photos of the boys just last weekend.  The weather was absolutely beautiful so of course we headed outside to play a little football.  We actually were playing flag football but of course the boys ended up playing tackle football instead.  LOL

 

I used these fun Paper Whimsies from Sassafras for my journaling along with these Paper Whimsies for layering with the Nook & Pantry Stitched Brads.

Thanks for stopping by!  I REALLY hope to have more to share soon so don't forget to come back for another visit!  :)

Got Sketch 92

I absolutely LOVED the sketch this week over at the Got Sketch? blog. So fun and so many possibilities with those fun circles. Here's what I came up with using some of my favorite papers from Cosmo Cricket ... The Boyfriend!

 
I adore these sweet pictures I caught of Darian and my husband. Salar is D's flag football coach and we weren't sure how that would work out - would he listen, goof off, etc - but I have to say it has been wonderful. And of course the extra hugs of encouragement are just the icing on the cake.

I LOVE these woodgrain chipboard alphas from this collection. I have just been waiting for the chance to use them although I will admit I cheated on this layout a bit. See there is only one of most letters in a package and I needed two "c's" - let's just say it was super convenient I happened to have 2 (okay maybe 3) of these sets of alphas in my stash. What?!? I said I loved them didn't I?!? ;)

Supplies used:
Bazzill Basics Kraft Cardstock 
The Boyfriend Alpha Ready Set Chipboard 
The Boyfriend Stickers 
The Boyfriend Elements Paper 
The Boyfriend Tube Socks Paper 
The Boyfriend Study Hall Paper 
The Boyfriend Fitting In Paper 
The Boyfriend Art Appreciation Paper 
The Boyfriend Homework Paper

Got Sketch 91

Just wanted to share my contributor layout for Got Sketch? blog this week. I used some yummy Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend papers here. Love the color scheme and the fun retro prints!

I took these photos of Brandon at one of Darian's football practices. I swear this boy loves anything that moves. He's the best at making "vroom" noises and will get down and dirty (as you can see from the pictures) to be one with his trucks! LOL

 
Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies used:
The Boyfriend Ribbon
The Boyfriend Borders Paper
The Boyfriend Tube Socks Paper
The Boyfriend Study Hall Paper
The Boyfriend Art Appreciation Paper
Mustard Typo Chipboard Thickers

Got Sketch 90

Happy Wednesday all! Is it really the middle of the week already?!? Seems like the days are just flying by. I am happy to report that we have had two straight days of no tears on the bus for Darian. WOO HOO! Maybe we've cleared that hurdle. Of course the same can't be said for mama's little drama llama Brandon but he just likes to put on a show. Big ol' crocodile tears from him every morning but he is totally fine the second I leave the room. Stinker! :P

Here's my contributor layout for Got Sketch? blog #90 using the fun Over the Rainbow kit from Studio Calico.


Lots of fussy cutting and pop dots on this layout - these Sassafras papers are just so fun and colorful!


Thanks for stopping by! I will have more projects using my September Nook kit tomorrow so be sure to check back! :)

Got Sketch 89

Happy Wednesday! I can't believe this week is already halfway over - it is just flying by right now. Next week is a big week as the boys start school but before then this mama is heading to Somerset NJ on Friday and Saturday for a Scrapbook Expo. I'm taking some Basic Grey sponsored classes with the amazing Kelly Goree and then plan to shop til I drop. Anyone out there going to be at the Expo as well?

I wanted to share my contribution for this week's sketch over on the Got Sketch? blog. I had fun using one of my Studio Calico kits for this one - love all the bright colors and patterns.


I went a little pop dot happy on this layout - one can never use too many pop dots can they? LOL


Thanks for stopping by! :)

Got Sketch 88

Just a quick card to share for today that I created as a contributor for Sketch 88 over on the Got Sketch? blog. I used lots of Melissa Frances goodies on this one - I've been totally obsessed with her stuff lately. It's just so PRETTY!


Be sure to stop by the Got Sketch? blog and see what the other contributors have created as well. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Got Sketch 87

Just wanted to share the layout I created as a contributor for this week's sketch on the Got Sketch? blog. I'm totally addicted to photo collages right now (can you tell? hee hee!) - they just work so perfectly for scrapping events with lots of photos like this trip we took with our friends to the Philadelphia Zoo.


I got to use some fun goodies from the July Studio Calico kit and add-ons on this layout. Love those die cut borders by K&Company. So CUTE! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Got Sketch 86

Just wanted to share a card I created as a contributor for the new sketch up at the Got Sketch? blog this week. More Cosmo Cricket Lil Man on this one. :)


I've been in total card mode lately but never fear - come back tomorrow and I'll have a Unity layout to share my dear! Didya notice that rhymed? LOL (I'm a little punchy can ya tell?)

Got Sketch 85

Just wanted to share this layout I did as a contributor for the new sketch up at the Got Sketch? blog this week. Another really fun sketch to work with. All the pieces just fell into place here and I was done in no time - don't ya just love when that happens? Used the fun Studio Calico Playground kit as well.

Got Sketch 84

Just wanted to share this layout I did as a contributor for the new sketch up at the Got Sketch? blog this week. It was a super fun sketch to work with!

 
Believe it or not these photos were taken just a few weeks ago when we were having some crazy hot weather here in New Jersey in the beginning of May. Of course for the last few days we've barely reached 50 degrees and it seems nearly impossible that we were splashing in the water and wearing swimsuits just days earlier.

 
Can I just tell you how absolutely IN LOVE I am with these fabric thickers from American Crafts? Okay I will. I LOVE them! LOL They are the perfect size and I just love that they are tall and thin for those longer titles. I'm already running out of letters in both the aqua and red (never did manage to get the black ones) so I'm thinking I may need to reorder and stock up. I can see me using these babies forevah!

That's all I've got for today! Stop by tomorrow when I have a new layout up for Unity's Hip Hop Thursday! :)

Got Sketch 82

Hey all! Today I've got a fun layout that I created for the Got Sketch? blog. I told Val this has to be one of my favorite sketches that she's done. This layout came together so quickly and I was so excited to be able to play with more GCD Studios goodies as well. The papers here are all from their Spring All Over collection and I just LOVE the colors and patterns in this line.


Be sure to stop by the Got Sketch? blog and see what the other contributors did with this sketch! :)

Got Sketch 76

Whew! Feels like a long time since I've posted something for Got Sketch? blog. Well that's because we were on a short little break while Got Sketch 103 was live. Class has ended as of last week *sniff sniff* but no need to fret if you did not get a chance to participate. You can still sign up for Got Sketch 103 and get access to all of the sketches, tips, VIDEOS (yes that's right - I said VIDEOS!) and amazing gallery by visiting this page here.

So on to my layout for Sketch 76. This was a really FUN sketch to work with because it had lots of smaller photos on it with one focal photo. I use the continuous mode on my camera A LOT when photographing my boys because you just never know what they are going to do and what picture you may get at any given moment. These are some pictures of my little guy Brandon going a bit nutso eating a yummy cupcake. Not too long ago I did another layout about him and cupcakes ... well that's because he eats them a lot! LOL They are his absolute FAVORITE dessert! Hmmm .... I wonder who he takes after. ;)