I was a very busy lady last night. I had planned on making my dad's Father's Day card and as I was setting up to make that I received the news my ex brother-n-law had passed away. I am not fond of making Sympathy cards but tried my best. I was rather pleased with the Father's Day card I made. I usually cant figure out what to do with the inside, but this stamp set had these cute little stamps. The stamp set was from a card kit club I was subscribed to. My dad is always saying he is an antique so I found this card very fitting. I also got a head start and made one to match for my husband's bday which isn't until December. No I didn't let him see the card I made for my dad. :-)

Here is a Sympathy card I made. We lost a very dear person yesterday. He was my ex brother-n-law but I still loved him so. He will be missed greatly. I made this card for his mother.

Helping Hands

Here was a fun page I did with me and my step-grandson. He loves helping me and is such a sweetheart!! I wanted to make this page extra special for him. I used the bright primary colors since it is a childlike layout.

Recipe...
A Child's Year - lg. hands @ 2/5" sm. hands @ 1.5"
Cuttin Up -title @ 1.5"
Indie Art -water drops @ 1"

Snow pages

I wouldn't exactly call this a double layout...maybe mirror image layout. I really love the layout and wanted a layout to fit 4 photos each. I love doing snow pages. Both are real simple layouts.

Sorry for the glare on the right side layout :-(


Recipe for Snow Beautiful...

Christmas - snow flakes @ 2"
Ashlyn's Alphabet - title @ 1/25"
Doodlecharms -snowman 2'5"

I added ribbon to separate the pics. I didn't care for it without the ribbon. I added stickles and bling to the snow flakes for some sparkle. I added brads, fibers, and googly eyes to the snowman. (I just love him)





Recipe for Snow Buddies...

Christmas -snow flakes @ 2"
Ashlyn's Alphabet - title @ 1/25"
Create A Critter - horses @ 2/5" & dog @ 1/5"

I added stickles & bling to the snow flakes for some sparkle. This page was very simple.

Birthday layout

Here is a layout I did of my birthday party this year. It is a little busy for me. I was trying to step out of the box. I like all but the title. To me you cant read it very well. Here is the recipe...

A Child's Year -balloons @ 2.5"
Doodlecharms -party hat @ 3.25"
Gypsy Wanderings -pink photo mat @ 4"x3/25" & title (Party) @ 2.5"
Ashlyn's Alphabets - "It's my" @ 1/5"

Peachy Keen Stamps "Let's Face it Friday" Sew Super Sweet Challenge! First bath layout

Here is a layout I did of my grandson's first bath at his Memaw & Papaw's house. This was also his first overnight visit with us. It was the first of many and we LOVE it!! We had so much fun that night. He loves taking a bath. I had a lot of fun designing this layout. Here is the recipe...

Sm. circles - Plantin Schoolbook cut at 2 1/2"
Lg. circle - Plantin Shcoolbook cut at 3"
Baby face - Paper Doll Dress Up cut at 2 1/2" blackout feature.
bathtime journal block - New Arrival cut at 4 1/4"
Ducks - New Arrival cut at 1"
Bath tub - New Arrival cut at 3"

I used Peachy Keen Stamp for the baby's face. I pop dotted the circles, ducks, and baby face to give deminsion. I also added faux stitching around the mats, circles, ducks, and tub. On the bubbles that have his picture in them, I used Glossy Accents to fill in to look like water. This was my first time to use this product and love the way it came out. :-)

3 month layout

Here is another layout for my grandson. I am now caught up on his monthly layouts. Yay!! Like I said before I am keeping them simple so it will be easier to keep up with. I used Ashlyn Alphabet for title.

Grandson's 2 month layout

Here is my precious grandson's 2 month LO. I am keeping the monthly pages simple so I dont get behind. I used Ashlyn Alphabet for the title and frame. I used Plantin Schoolbook to cut the picture out for the circle. The circle is actually the inside of the frame. Thanks for looking :)

Birth and 1 month layout

I have finally started on my grandson's monthly layouts. He is now three months old. On the birth layout I used Ashlyn's Alphabets for the title. The other embellishments are punch outs from the paper pack. I cant remember the name of the paper pack. I got it at Hobby Lobby. I did a little doodling with a red marker to tye in the air plane trails on the paper.



This is the layout for his 1 month pictures. I used Plantin Schoolbook for the "1". I used my gypsy to make it wider. The word "month" and journaling box is punch outs from the paper pack I bought at Hobby Lobby.

Valentine Cards for kids

The first one "Dino Mite" was for son's girlfriend' little boy. The second one "Nuts about U" for our son's girlfriend's little girl. I used Create a Critter for both cards. That is a real fun cartridge. I am so glad I purchased it!! I used foam squares to add dimension on the Dino Mite card. Both cards are the same on the inside.

Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge

I am entering this card in Peachy Keen Stamps challenge this week. It was a monochromatic color scheme. It will also be my husband's valentine card. I used Sweethearts cart for all the hearts. I used Gypsy font for the alpha. I used Peachy Keen Stamp for the face. TFL

Home for the Holidays

Here is a layout I did for our Family Christmas pictures. I wanted to use the little house because I collect village houses, church, stores and accessories to go with it. It is my favorite holiday decoration to put out. I also wanted to use the title because our kids are grown and spread out and I love them coming home for the holidays. I used Joys of the Season cartridge. I used Gypsy font and welding the letters on my Gypsy I got for Christmas. I LOVE my Gypsy !!!

My Aunts bday card

This is a card I made for my Aunt. I used Plantin Schoolbook to cut the flower. Inked around the edges. Added a gromet for added texted and embelishment. (I dont like how it puckered) Very simple card to make.

Thank You card

Here is a Thank You card I made for some very dear friends of ours. The stamped images are from Stampin Up.