Beautiful

I stayed up way too late last night, but let me share the beauty of that...

• No stopping every 5 minutes because someone is crying
• No listening to someone complain because the tv isn't on the right channel (or even on)
• Nobody saying "I need chocolate milk"
• No separating siblings because they both want the same toy.

Simply peaceful, quiet time for me to do whatever I wanted, watch whatever I wanted, listen to the music I wanted. I enjoyed that, I might have to work it in more often. However, I'm a little older and the lack of sleep will likely kick in soon. Hmmmm... will the pro's outweigh the con's?!

Now, I do love being a mom. With nearly every fiber of my being. My children are precious, wonderful gifts that make me smile on a daily basis. But I have to admit to being human. Sometimes it is nice to have a little time to yourself.

At any rate - I got two (yup, 2) whole layouts done. I pulled out all my kits and started sorting through them. Oh how much quicker scrapping goes when everything coordinates! The problem with my kits is that they are not clearly marked where they are from. (Note to self - start labeling them better.) So if you happen to read this, and know what kit this was please let me know and I'll give credit! Thanks to Mel and my memory (way more mel than me) this kit was from Citrus Tree Studio. Sadly, the site is down right now, but be sure to check back cause I think there are some neat things in store. I also remembered how much I just love to scrap, no challenges for these pages - just plain creative juices flowing!

This was a quick one I put together. Paper & Embellishments from KI Memories, AC Thickers, Prima Flowers.


And on a side note - I have a very similar (almost exact) picture of Grayson. I'll have to see if I can find the page/picture and post it!

Hope you have a fabulous Friday and wonderful weekend. I think it is supposed to rain here, so I'm sure whatever we do will be indoors!

Happy Leap Day!!

Happy Leap Day!

Looks like I have found a routine that works and I seem to be getting a little more scrappy time in these days. Since I haven't scrapped much in the last year I have a ton of pictures of Braelyn to catch up on.

Here is a page I got done this weekend of Braelyn. I used a sketch challenge from Tally Scrapper and the current chipboard challenge at Citrus Tree Studio. I glittered up an old chip chatter alphabet piece. I haven't really bought any new supplies since I haven't been scrapping. So my goal right now is to use up what I have so I can justify buying some new stuff to play with! Although the crown is new, I was in the dollar store the other day and they had some wooden embellishments so I figured I would pick them up. I inked the top part and then used stickles to create 'gems' to dress it up a bit. The paper a piece of Cherry Arte from my stash and bazzill cardstock scraps from my scrap box.


Hope you enjoy your leap day! And just a reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of the sale at Citrus Tree Studio, so go get your orders in. :)

Hell Hath Frozen Over!

I believe it now, hell hath frozen over. You know why? Cause I scrapped. :)

It has been months since I have done anything that remotely involved a paper cutter & adhesive. I missed it, but I have been occupied with other things. So I decided to ring in 2012 right, I pulled out my supplies and did some creating - and the crop over at CTS was a perfect point of inspiration! I didn't get much done, but I did manage a few cards, an ATC and a layout.




Hopefully this means I am back on the bandwagon! If you have time, you should join in the fun over at CTS. It really is a great place and they have loved me, even though I haven't been scrapping.

CTS April Challenge 2

Yesterday I posted my second challenge for April over at Citrus Tree Studio. For this challenge, you must use liquid in some form on your page (emulate it with paper, use mist, use water to distress, etc) and additionally you must use flowers on your page. Here is the page I created following the guidelines, using the Citrus Tree Studio April Kit "Hello Spring".

Additionally, I have to apologize to those involved in the CSN Giveaway. It totally slipped my mind to draw a winner. So here it is (better late than never)...

Sherri R. said... I'm not sure exactly but maybe a kitchen scale.

Please contact me so I can get your code to you!

A Couple Momenta Projects

Here are a couple more projects done for the crop at Citrus Tree Studio this weekend. These pages were both done with mostly Momenta supplies.

Supplies:
Black Tie Papers (PA-1952)
Gold Metallic Papers (PA-1161)
Pure Cardstock (PA-1036)
Black Tie Chipboard Stickers (ST-3087)
Black Alpha Stickers (ST-1814)
Black & White Gem Stickers (ST-3056)
Silver Foil Rub Ons (RO-1895)
Puffy Alpha Stickers (ST-3190)
Puffy Flourish Stickers (ST-2841)
Prima Flower, Misc Ribbon

The cool thing about this page (other than the picture of my husband, which I dearly love) is the clear background. Some of the Momenta paper packs come with a clear sheet under the cover - so what better way to use it than as a background paper?! It isn't as stiff as your standard acetate, but they work great for a background!



Supplies:
Family Ties Paper (PA-1486)
Primary Cardstock (PA-0658)
Family Ties Chipboard Stickers (ST-3264)
Pastel Gem Stickers (ST-3031)
Glitter Glue

Weekend Scrappiness

This weekend was the crop at Citrus Tree Studio. And while I didn't get all of the challenges done, I did complete quite a few of them. So I thought I would share some of what I created over the weekend with you.

These were all done for various challenges, which I find really inspiring these days. I think without challenges I wouldn't be doing a thing with my supplies!

Of course, don't forget about the $35 CSN credit giveaway going on. You still have a few days to enter!

So what will be happening for 2011?

I'm not really a 'goal' oriented person, but I do have some ideas that I would like to work with for the upcoming year. Like doing at least 12 projects per month. I would also like to keep a running total in my side bar so I can have some accountability for myself (hopefully I can remember to update it, LOL). I'd also like to participate in more challenge blogs and message board challenges - since I find them so inspiring.

As for non-scrappy things, I'd really like to get out more with my children. I would like to get Grayson more outside time - whether just playing in our yard or going to the park. I have some other things too, but I don't want to bore you with those... but I will say that I think I'm going to start sharing some of my favorite recipes with you guys too.

With the start of 2011, do you have any goals for the year... scrapping or otherwise?

CTS Crop Reminder

Just a quick reminder that Citrus Tree Studio has a crop going on this weekend. Lots of fun challenges and prizes. So please, come join us if you can!

Citrus Tree Studio December Challenge

Since I was lucky enough to get a GDT spot at Citrus Tree Studio this month, I also get to host a challenge. I'm doing an ad challenge... and there is a great prize up for grabs!

So head on over to the CTS board and check it out. :)


I created this page (sorry about the bad picture)...



using design inspiration from this ad....

I'd love to see what you can do with the ad. And be sure to share it over at CTS for a chance to win the 6" paper pack from Kaiser Craft!

CTS December Kit {Altered Reveal}

Earlier in the week I shared the layouts I created using the Christmas Potpourri kit from Citrus Tree Studio. Today I'm sharing the altered goodies (and a card) that I also created using the kit.


Seriously, this kit was lots of fun to work with and made for great holiday stuff. I highly suggest you jump over and pick it up. You know you are going to have holiday pictures... so why not be ready to scrap them when the mood strikes?

Thanks for stopping by - hope you enjoyed the creations!

CTS December Kit {Layouts Revealed}

I was a super lucky girl for my Guest Design Team spot at Citrus Tree Studio! I got to work with the Christmas Potpourri kit, which I mentioned before in my sneaks that I absolutely loved. I will even be picking up another one for this years holiday layouts!

So I'm here today to share my layouts with you (I've got some other projects, so be sure to check back later this week). I love the projects that I created and I hope you will too! And definitely swing by the forum at CTS, its full of fun challenges and friendly chatter!!

Hope you enjoyed my layouts. Like I said, be sure to check back later in the week for the other goodies I created with the "Christmas Potpourri" kit from Citrus Tree Studio!

And speaking of CTS... come ring in the new year at a crop from 12/31 - 1/2! The GDT members are participating and I have no doubt there will be loads of inspiration and awesome challenges. And, check out the prizes available. Come join us!!

Citrus Tree Studio December Kit

I was lucky enough to be asked to design with one of the December kits from Citrus Tree Studio. I got the Christmas Potpourri kit and let me tell you - it rocks! I'll definitely be picking up another one to scrap this years holiday pictures.

I thought I would share a couple of the sneak peeks to perk your interest! Be sure to check out CTS and the forum later this month for the full reveal (12/5) and some fun challenges (12/10).

Happy November!

I can't believe it is November already. I've not been terribly happy with my crafting these days. So I found this sketch at sketchabilities this weekend and fell in love. The sketch rocks and I immediately knew I wanted to do something with it. So I grabbed the pictures of Grayson decorating his pumpkin this weekend (he didn't want to have anything to do with carving, so we stuck with stickers) and an older kit from Citrus Tree Studio.

The colors are perfect for my pics, and I only added a few embellishments.



Hope everyone has a great Monday and beginning of the month!

Weekend Productivity!

Well, it is Wednesday already. The weeks are just flying by (which is a good thing for me right now). Hope everyone is enjoying Fall so far. The leaves here are changing, but this week the weather has been damp - so no getting out to take pictures. :(

As of today, there are 62 days left until my current surgical 'due date'. With everything going on during this pregnancy... I say bring on the baby! Who (at the current moment) is riddled with the name "baby x". Hopefully we'll come up with something better than that in the next 2 months. Probably not, but we'll give it a shot.

At any rate, this past weekend was a crop at Citrus Tree Studio. I was lucky enough to complete 4 challenges - which for me was 3 layouts and a card! That is more than I have done in one scrapping session in awhile, so I was pretty happy.

The last two layouts were created with Momenta supplies, so hopefully they will be up on the Momenta site soon.

Dirty Scraps Blog Hop & CTS Crop

I posted a few days ago about the Dirty Scraps blog hop that is coming up October 23 & 24. I just finished up my project, so I wanted to give you a preview... Lots of product used, including some fun mists, bling and LOTS of helmar glue!

And a glimpse of the prize I am offering up to one lucky participant...

It is also the weekend of the Citrus Tree Studio Scraptoberfest Crop. CTS Crops are awesome - with tons of great challenges, prizes and lots of fun conversation. We would love to have you join in the challenges (and the great message board too)!

These are definitely *DO NOT MISS* events, so mark your calendars, send the hubby's away, pack the kid's for grandparents and consider yourself booked up!

Citrus Tree Studio Crop

Have you heard? Citrus Tree Studio is hosting a Scraptoberfest Crop! There will be all kinds of challenges and prizes - so stop on over and check it out! A great time to be inspired and get some pages knocked out!

My Guys - Momenta

I got this page done for a sketch challenge at Citrus Tree Studio. Since I haven't scrapped in a few weeks, I figured I should start with a challenge to get myself back in the groove. Not sure if that worked, especially since I won't have much time to do anything else until September. But, we'll see...

I used all Momenta products with the exception of the star chipboard.

Momenta Supplies:
Endless Summer Paper PA-1108
Primary Textured Cardstock PA-0658
Earthtones Textured Cardstock PA-0659
Black Metallic Alpha Stickers ST-1814

Citrus Tree Studio Quick Fire Photography Challenge

I mentioned yesterday that Citrus Tree Studio had a quick fire photography challenge this weekend. Here were the categories and my pictures from the weekend to match.

1. outdoor furniture - grayson's blue chair

2. person wearing yellow - that would be me, sorry... I'm not looking so swift these days, especially in yellow (which I'm surprised I had).

3. plaid pattern - grayson's flip flops

4. plant holder - my bamboo on the kitchen sink

5. sporting aparatus - grayson's t-ball set!