Layout #15

I'm starting to worry what my daughter's going to be like when she's 15. She's already right into flirting with the boys! This layout came together pretty easily. I almost went for purple papers to match her dress, but I'm glad I didn't. I really like the navy blue and light pink together (it reminds me of my old competitive gymnastics suit). I have a journal with acid free, lined paper, and I try to write stories in there whenever I can. Then I can just rip out the page and add it to my layout, which I did here. Saves a bunch of time! I usually find journaling the hardest part, don't you?

Supplies (all CTMH): White Daisy cardstock, Dazzling Die Cuts in Outdoor Denim, Exclusive Inks stamp pad in Outdoor Denim, The Works Alphabet My Acrylix stamp set, Liquid Glass, Prisma Glitter

Other: patterned paper from Provo Craft, pink jewels from the dollar store, black pen from Creative Memories, journaling spot from my notebook

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Layout #14

Aussie Scrapper, I hope you're looking at this layout! Basically, it tells about the conversation between my daughter and her daycare worker. Ailis told the lady that it was okay for her to eat bugs because she's an Australian Aborigine! I howled with laughter when her daycare worker told me the story. It is true, she is an Aborigine, but only one sixteenth or something. Too cute!

This was a quick layout. I almost made my own patterned paper for the purple strips by heat embossing white snowflakes on purple cardstock, but I'm glad I used the other paper instead, because it save a bunch of time. I also love the tag - I saved it from something or other, then I sponged and swiped the edges to grunge it up a bit. Enjoy!

Supplies (all CTMH): White Daisy and Desert Sand cardstock, patterned paper from Bella Level 2 paper pack, Exclusive Inks stamp pads in Black, Cocoa, and Desert Sand

Other: tag was a found item, black pen from Creative Memories, journaling spot from Prima

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Layout #13

This is the first layout I've completely finished since having Brenna! Feels really good! I really wanted some nice photos of my pregnancy, seeing as this will be the last time I'm pregnant, and also because I didn't get any decent photos from my other two pregnancies. So, I put my husband to work as photographer, and these four were the best of the bunch. I wanted to try again, but just kind of ran out of time. I was able to use some new and old supplies together on this layout: the paper pack is new (to me!), and the rub-on, letter stickers, and buttons are old. I used a pattern called Double Take from Imagine, and I really like how balance it is. Enjoy!

Supplies (all CTMH): cardstock and patterned paper from Sweet Home Level 2 paper pack, White Daisy organdy ribbon, Exclusive Inks stamp pads in Garnet and Indian Corn Blue, Thoughtful Seasons and Key to My Heart My Acrylix stamp sets, Natural Hemp

Other: Rub-on from Basic Grey, pen and letter stickers from Creative Memories, buttons from my stash

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Easy Page!

Well, this page came together really quickly because the base was pre-made. All I had to do was add photos and do the journaling. Unfortunately, I can't count it towards the 2010 Layout Challenge (which I haven't given up on, by the way) because most of it was done last year. It's nice to get these photos safely on a page, though.

Supplies (all CTMH): cardstock and patterned paper from Stardust Level 2 paper pack, page pattern from Imagine

Other: journaling block from Little Yellow Bicycle, pen from Creative Memories

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A Birthday Card for My Dad

My dad's birthday is on March 1st, and I actually remembered to make him a card this year. For some reason, his birthday always sneaks up on me. Anyhoo, I made this card last weekend, but I still haven't mailed it, what with giving birth and being in hospital and everything, so it will be a bit late, but the thought is there, right?

Supplies (all CTMH): patterned paper and Chocolate and Colonial White cardstock from Twitterpated Level 2 paper pack, Exclusive Inks stamp pads in Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, and Crystal Blue, ribbon from Chocolate Ribbon Rounds, Hello There and Say It In Style My Acrylix stamp sets, Natural Hemp, Wishes card pattern book

Other: card base unknown

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Introducing...

Well, I finished a birthday card for my dad on Saturday, and I was going to blog it on Sunday, but SOMEBODY had different plans! After what turned out to be a 14 hour ordeal (from first contraction to end result), Brenna Quinn McCleary joined our family. Isn't she beautiful? I think I had an hour of sleep last night, so it may take a while before I get back into the swing of things here in blogland, so hang in with me, loyal followers!

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Design Dollies Card

Here is my attempt at a card using the colours from the Design Dollies challenge blog for this week - lavender, grey and white. It's a 5x7 card, very much inspired by one from page 81 of the Close to My Heart Idea Book. It uses a pattern from Wishes called Bullseye. What do ya think?

Supplies (all CTMH): White Daisy cardstock, Say It In Style My Acrylix stamp set, White Daisy embossing powder, White Daisy edge anchors and brads, Hydrangea watercolor pencil, and Blending Pen

Other: lavender cardstock, grey cardstock from Bazzill, mulberry paper (saved from a wedding invitation), twill, white acrylic paint from DecoArt, Versamark Ink, buttons, and fibers from Maya Road

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