Happy GO Lucky

Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.  Ours was spent enjoying the sunshine, swimming, and cleaning out the garage.  Okay so the last part wasn't that enjoyable but it had to be done!  And I now have a clean garage that I CAN enjoy!  LOL!

I'm trying to work my way through some projects that I've had published recently that I haven't shared here on my blog or in my galleries before.  Today I wanted to share a layout I created for the Spring 2011 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine.  If you haven't checked out this magazine before you NEED to!  It's such a delightful publication and the best part is that you can download it free online.  Yep, that's right - FREE! 

I created this layout for the Page Maps article based on a sketch by the amazing Becky Fleck.  I was asked to take the original sketch and rotate it one quarter turn counter clockwise and this layout is the result.  I used the adorable Happy Go Lucky collection by Pebbles Inc.  Yes I might be a bit biased, but I do believe that this collection is one of the cutest out there this spring.  The colors are just so ... well ... happy!  And the embellishments are adorable!  I especially love the layered chipboard flowers, and those toothpick flags had me at hello! 

And here are just a few more detail images of the layout that you won't see in the magazine article ...  

That's all for me today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  :)

Rocket Age ABC Wall Art

Hi everyone!  Today I have my very last project as Guest Designer on the October Afternoon blog to share with you and this one just might be my favorite. 

I often look to home decor websites for inspiration when creating.  Two of my favorite websites to visit are Pottery Barn Kids and The Land Of Nod - both provide lots and lots of eye candy!  LOL  My project today was inspired by a piece of children's wall art I found on The Land Of Nod.  I loved it and thought "I can do that!" and why not do it with a Rocket Age theme to boot!  Here's a little peek for you ...

You'll have to head on over to the October Afternoon blog to see the whole project and the inspiration piece.  And while you're there leave a comment - I'd love to hear from you!

Also it looks like the Rocket Age collection is finally in stock at Two Peas In A Bucket.  If you have little boys - or just want to work with a super fun collection - you NEED to head on over there and pick up some before it's all gone!  Thanks for stopping by!  :)

Baby Gia

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to share a layout with you that appears in the June 2011 issue of Scrapbooks Etc (out on newsstands now!).  I was asked to create a layout for the "Bundle of Joy" article which focuses on celebrating babies with layouts and other projects.  My layout focuses on those tiny details or in this case those teeny tiny toes! 

I took this picture of my niece Gia's sweet little piggies when she was just 9 days old.  I loved the idea of putting my brother and sister-in-law's wedding rings on her big toe not only to show perspective in terms of just how tiny her toes are but also to symbolize the love they share for their sweet baby girl. 

And here are just a few more detail images of the layout that you won't see in the magazine article ... 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  :)