Auntie Pool *The ScrapRoom*

Now I want you to know that allowing strangers (and friends) to get a gander of these thighs was a difficult decision...but I sucked it up for the sake of my niece and memories that needed to be captured :) An impromptu trip to Tennessee wasn't in my plans for that summer but my sister was very sick and in the critical care unit of the hospital. I spent some very  precious time with my niece Grace in her kiddie pool.

The chipboard icons come in the kit and the birdie was perfect to cover a dark area on my photo.

You can also purchase the entire package of coordinating chip icons in The ScrapRoom Store!

The scalloped border punch is from Martha Stewart and reminded me of waves.

  Doodlebug brads, button from the kit, Micheals dollar spot felt flowers and AC Thickers of course :)

My trusty Cricut and the Straight From the Nest cartridge for the tree. The little bird needed a place for her nest.

October Afternoon journaling spots from the February Embellishment kit.

Journaling cards are also included in the February Flavor of the Month Kit!

Stop on by The ScrapRoom and check out some amazing deals, there are many items in the store and a great clearance section in addition to the kits :)

Don't forget to enter my giveaway by commenting on the previous post by February 14th!

Outdoor Adventures

Is the name of a club for 8th graders at our middle school. One of the science teachers created this club to foster interest in hunting, fishing, and just enjoying the outdoors. One of their excursions is a charter fishing trip on Lake Michigan. It kind of creeped me out that there are fish that big, in a lake I swim in :0

Once again I used an Allison Davis/Sketch Support sketch. My go to site for inspiration. Here is the sketch...

and here is my layout.

Love this Doodlebug paper!

The branch is from the Straight from the Nest Cricut cartridge. The zigzag pattern on this paper made a perfect guide for the stitched waves.

The "Catch of the Day" sign was too bland, a double mat of orange and white were just what it needed.

I hate it when all the fishes face the same way, why can't they make some going both directions? Lol!



I'm starting to lose hope that it will rain before a good portion of my perennials and shrubs die from the drought. Having our own pump has saved the ones closest to the house. Off to do my rain dance...does it work if you aren't a Native American?

Track & Field Day

 Mariel found these photos in her room the other day...which is quite a feat. Things go into her room never to appear again! You need a Tetanus shot just to negotiate her floor. Before you say anything remember...she is a teenager, I have to pick my battles wisely and there are plenty of battle worthy subjects to conquer!

Even though it was meant to be a baby line, the colors in this Doodlebug paper were perfect. The soft colors and subtle prints really allow the pictures to be the focus of the page.

Customized the American Craft Thickers with acrylic paint and then covered them with Glossy Accents.

Discovered that my attempt at handwriting isn't nearly as cute as Ali Edwards :P

The flowers are cut using the Paisley Cricut cartridge, the leaves are from the Home Accents cartridge. The top flower layers are cut from vellum and embossed.

Fairly simple and quick...just what I needed to get my mojo going again!

Dragonslayer *Out for Publication* :)

Isn't this castle the cutest?! It's from the "Wrap It Up" Cricut cartridge. There are several icons on this cartridge that I knew I would use and this was one of them. There is also a pirate ship, gingerbread house and baby carriage. Watch for them in the future :)

Marquee in background is from "Storybook".

there are 4 layers to the castle, I popped the salmon colored one and inked the edges of all.

and all paper is Echo Park. American Girl by EK Success flowers and Doodlebug brads.

Can't get enough of the banner from "Stand and Salute"! Older American craft Thickers.

I love these pictures the most because they are actually getting along! Dress up used to be their favorite thing to play. All their Halloween costumes and any other props I could find were kept in a big Rubbermaid box in the closet. They would pull them out and put the wildest combos together. Mimi got the biggest kick out of chasing Matthew around the house with that sword, go figure. I wish I'd taken more photos when they were little...probably a common lament among newer scrapbookers.

The weather is lovely, sunny, 60 and a little windy. Spring is on it's way, YAY! Definitely going outside for a while today. Thanks for stopping by!