Kings Canyon

One of the many layouts from our visit to the Sequoia National Forest.

Details: Background paper is Orange Ledger by Little Yellow Bicycle. Ribbon is from the Traveler line by Little Yellow Bicycle. Title was cut out using the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge.

A day with Max Man

We recently went to Massachusetts to visit with Chris' sister and her husband and our adorable nephew. We had a blast the first morning we watched him. This layout shows just a few of the photos I took. :)

Details: Background paper is Sparkle by Fancy Pants Designs. The title was cut out using the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge (Jack Sprat feature). The felt buttons are from Making Memories' Animal Crackers line.

As part of our labor day weekend trip, Chris and I went to the Red Mango that had just opened in San Antonio. We first had Red Mango on our recent trip to San Jose. They have the tastiest pomegranate frozen yogurt!

Details: Background paper is Mango Luau Lime by Bo Bunny. The black paper is Blackbird by Bazzill. The ice cream cones are by Jollee's.

Cupcake Crew

Every couple of weeks a bunch of us get together for cupcakes. Sugar Mama's has some of the best cupcakes in Austin.

Details: Background paper is Saloon by Jenni Bowlin. The cork letters are from the dollar spot at Target. I won the cupcake tree stamp from the Hero Arts blog.

Just Married

I was recently asked to make a sign for a bride. My friend Jessica is the bride's coordinator for the big day. I love the way it turned out. I used SCAL and cut the words out of Cricut white vinyl.

Here is a picture from their big day! To see more from their day, check out Something to Celebrate's blog.

Wicked

My fabulous friend, Jess, took me to see Wicked. I had heard the musical was AMAZING, but I wasn't sure a musical could be that great. It was beyond amazing!! We had a great time. It kept us sitting on the edge of our non remodeled seats. :)

Details: The background paper is from the NEW Bazzill glazed papers, Wallpaper: Raven. I fell in love the second I saw it and KNEW it had to be used for this layout! Wicked was cut out using the Opposites Attract Cricut cartridge. The green swirl paper was a Halloween paper scrap I have had for some time, not sure who it is by. Last, but not least, The "dot" of the I is from the NEW Spook Alley collection by Making Memories. Love it!!

Engaged

I had the joy of not only being the photographer for my sister's engagement photos, but I also made their Save the Dates. Now that the wedding has passed I decided to scrap their save the date and their announcement from our hometown paper.

Details: The background paper is from the DCWV Green Stack. The blue paper is Bluegrass by Bazzill and the yellow paper is Sunbeam by Bazzill. The ring is by Soft Spoken. The title was cut using Bluegrass paper and the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge.

Thanks

My sister gave me two really cute cards to thank me for my hard work on her wedding and being her maid (matron) of honor.

Details: Pattern paper is Foliage: Ginko Tonal by Autumn Leaves. The felt branch is by Prima. The green flowers are by Prima also. I believe they pink rhinestones are Hero Arts, I borrowed them from Jess.

Anniversary Card from Stephanie

I have had this beautiful Celtic paper for over two years, but nothing to use it for. We stopped going to my in-laws St. Patrick's day party when we moved 900+ miles away. So when I got this wonderful card from my friend Stephanie, I just knew I had to use this paper!!

Details: Brown paper is Java by Bazzill Basics. Celtic paper is Luck of the Draw by Reminisce. I used my white Uni-Ball pen to draw the lines. The title was cut out using the Black Chancery font and SCAL.

Giveaway!

Check out my friend Noey's blog. She has a great giveaway going on for any reader who gives input on her Etsy shop. Click here to head on over!

Just one of many layouts to come from our trip to the Sequoia National Forest. The trees were spectacular and there is nothing like tons of snow with warm air!

Details: Background paper is Time to Travel - Postmarks by TPC Studio. The blue paper is Lagoon by Bazzill Basics. The ribbon is by American Crafts (also part of the 10 spools I got from Archivers for free). I also want to note that is is my first time using an 8x12 photo. I love it!

Fort Worth Botanical Gardens

Earlier this year hubby and I went to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. It was a wonderful warm spring day.

Details: Background paper is woodland whimsy - green leaves by TPC Studio. Other patterned paper is by Doodlebug Designs. The strip of raise dot paper is by Bazzill, color is sandbox. The letters are by Making Memories. The ribbon is by American Crafts and was part of my free fabulous gift from Archiver's. :)

Congress Ave Bats

This is another set of older photos. I just couldn't decide how to do them and couldn't find any embellishments that I loved. I love the way it turned out. Sometimes waiting a long time is a good thing.

Details: Background paper is by Martha Stewart Crafts (thanks Noey!). The bridge was cut out using SCAL and Inkscape. I took an actual photo of the Congress Ave bridge and turned it into a Cricut cut file. The bats are also something I created and cut with Sure Cuts A Lot. The title was cut using the Lyrical Letters Cricut Cartridge.

Wildflowers Galore

These photos are from a long time ago. Two years ago to be exact. I just haven't been excited about scrapping them and haven't found papers that would go with the flowers. I love the way it turned out though. Slowly but surely I am getting my older stack of photos scrapped.

Details: All patterned paper is from the DCWV Green Stack. The blue paper is blue oasis by Bazzill. The brads are by Bo Bunny. The cute little frog is by Doodle Bug. The title was cut out using the Lyrical Letters Cricut Cartridge.

Mrs. P

These are photos from my trash the dress session with Life in Motion Photography. I had forgotten how much I loved my dress until I put it back on again. I love these photos of me...I never love photos of me. :)

Details: The paper and ribbons are from SEI's Poppy line. The title was written using American Crafts' Thickers (sorry for smudging out my name, can't have you all knowing everything ;))

The third and fifth photos were taken by the lovely MC!

My Birthday

I have struggled with this layout for nearly a year. I could never find the paper that went with the photos. Finally I found a paper that would work.

Details: Lace paper is by Sandy Lion. Blue paper is by TPC Studios, Time to Travel Map. Orange paper is Rio de Janero by Bazzill. Cupcakes are by Jolee's. Journaling block is by K & Co. The title was cut out using the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge.

Christmas reunion

This past Christmas I was able to finally meet up with my friend, Linz. Our paths hadn't crossed in over two years! It was great for us all to be together again and to finally meet G and the adorable Homer.

Details: The green paper is by Bazzill in Parakeet. The ornament paper is by Reminisce. The ribbon, snowflakes, and journaling square are all from SEI's Glitzmas line. Christmas was written using Making Memories glitter letters.

Big Fern Springs

While on vacation in California, we went to the Sequoia National Forest. Big Fern Springs was one of the stops in the park. It was absolutely beautiful.

Details: One amazing 12 x 12 photo on the left page :) The background paper on the right page is from SEI's En Route line. The title was cut using brown paper by Bazzill and the Lyrical Letters cartridge on the Cricut.

Secret Lives of Seahorses

While on vacation in California, we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They had just opened a special exhibit on seahorses. I love seahorses! There were more species of seahorses then in any other place before. They had all stages in the life cycle of a seahorse to view. It was AMAZING!

Details: The background paper is from Heidi Grace's Beyond the Sea line. The title was cut out using the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge.

Adventures in Friendship

While I was visiting my friend Noey, we did a lot of fun things around Northern California. So many that I didn't think I could do a layout for each adventure. I decided to make a collage layout of some of the things we did.

Details: The birds and rub ons are by My Mind's Eye. The patterned papers are also by My Mind's Eye. The grey paper is Elephant by Bazzill. The glitter letters are from Making Memories' Paperie line. All of the photos are either 2 x 2 inches or 2 x 4 inches.