Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Layout: At 7 months

I have had this idea floating around in my head since the challenge to use numbers was issued on the Scraptastic Blog. I used thickers and alphabet stickers from my stash with bits of the March Mr. Brightside kit I had remaining.







Monday, April 29, 2013

Layout: Love You

I was inspired by the April Sketch Challenge at Scraptastic kit Club. I used some remaining bits from the April 8 Days A Week kit. I love how versatile this kit has been- I have scrapped using mainly pink,   all the colors of the rainbow, and now greens and blue.








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Monday, April 22, 2013

Layout: You Are So Beautiful

When I saw the banner cut out sheet by Theresa Collins in the 8 Days a Week Scraptastic Kit,  I knew I had to create a banner for this layout. I picked out all of the pink and grey shades and laid them on a scrap of pleated ribbon I found in the craft room (strown about to distract the cat, I'm sure!).
I created the first paint drops with acrylic paint by accident, as I was Playing around trying to come up with an alternative to spray ink. While I was playing, a certain unhelpful cat made her way onto my craft table causing my experiment to become permanent. Luckily I liked the look and it went perfectly with the color scheme.






Tell me about a time when you had an accidentally awesome mistake!

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Layout: And Though She Be Little...

She is fierce.

There is a bit of journaling about Millie's new found willfulness and independence tucked in the Whiskers Graphics bitty bag.







Friday, April 12, 2013

Layout: First Christmas

Christmas 2012 was pretty magical. It was Millie’s first Christmas and it was so much fun seeing her enjoy all of the twinkling lights and and shiny baubles. 
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday: April 10

Printed Instagram photos, Project Millie's Life (2 months behind), and toys on the floor to keep a 6 month old entertained.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Card: Hello Friend

I love the bright colors of last month's Scraptastic Kit Club, Mr Brightside kit. In trying to use up scraps and add to my card collection, I created this card. On the inside I stamped a thank you sentiment and wrote a note to a friend who has been so kind to me lately.
This card has already flown the coup and I love my new resolution to make (and use) cards on a regular basis.




Monday, April 8, 2013

Recipe: Chickpea and Quinoa Salad {Meatless Monday}

I found this recipe on Pinterest, and gave it a shot. The first time I made this, I knew I had a winner! I love the fresh veggies mixed with the chickpeas and quinoa.


 Our verdict- a Pinterest WIN. I made this again this past weekend and added green peppers and it was a BIG hit! For a dish that is healthy, light, and filling- I recommend checking out the recipe and giving it a shot!

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Card: Have A Fabulous Day

I am generally not a card maker, and I feel extremely guilty every time I go out to buy a card for a birthday, wedding, or new baby. I have the stamps. I have the pretty paper. And I have the envelopes.
My goal this year is to start making cards more often and then keep them organized so they are easy to find when events arise.
Also, I am going to take advice from a friend and before cleaning my scrap area, challenge myself to make as many cards as possible out of what is left out.
I was able to make one card the other night before Millie woke up and needed me to get her back to sleep. Success!