Taste of Fall - The Sampler

Good morning bloggers! Today I want to share with you another project using the September kit from The Sampler kit club.  This kit is so full of yummy goodies the projects keep coming.  This time some photos of dh and I at a wine tasting at one of our local wineries.  (I know the photo looks crooked....I was having camera issues).

 

I love all the textures in this kit. The super cute felts, the lovely laces, and of course the washi tape.  I couldn't resist using lots of stitching and a sketch from Page Maps.

The October Kit is just as gorgeous (probably my favorite yet) and is available in the store right now.  Grab yours before it's gone.  And don't forget about the sketch and card challenges going on now at The Sampler.  Lots of goodies to be won...no purchase necessary.

Hugs.

Nancy

Monday...

Hi everyone, Monday here and I am by to share more projects I recently made.  It has been cold and rainy for the last week which has meant lots of time to play.

I made this one using the new Loyal collection from Authentique and threw in some bits and pieces from other manufacturers to create this Pagemaps design.

I can't believe how big Brighton is getting, so mature, so...well "big"!    I am so proud of him!

And here is Phil and I at the annual Bridge School Benefit!  I love this concert and don't know why we don't try and go every year.  I used a sketch from my good friend Heather who keeps coming up with the most amazing design ideas.  Lots of older Basic Grey papers and a few Prima embellishments.

Well, it is a busy day around here and I really should get a few more things done.

Hugs.

Nancy

Hooray for the day before...

A long weekend!!!!!

HI everyone!  Hope you are having a great day.  Things here are about the same as usual, but I wanted to pop in and share a project I made using a sketch from February Page Maps and some older paper from Bo Bunny.

 A photo of my darling boy!  Can't believe  how quickly his is growing.

 I needed to pop lots of the stickers and chipboard to give the page more depth.

Loved adding in some older Prima bling flourishes....Feels so good to use some older product....get it out of my stash.

OK, well...back to work.

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Hump Day

It is another gorgeous day today.  Do you think the weather has anything to do with the children not wanting to do their school work?  Spring Fever in January perhaps?

Well, that's ok, I will make it work.  We did manage to get everything and then some done yesterday, it is just slow going.  sigh

Enough about me....How about some projects?

I recently was cruising through my photos and came across this one of Mackenzie when she was 5.  She still shoots me that look occasionally.  hee hee....My fellow IFS artist Cathy designed the sketch...it was so cute.  I busted out the Cricut for the mushrooms and some ancient Prima flowers.  The Cosmo Cricket paper usually isn't my style, but I just loved the colors...and I think the style may be changing...becoming a bit more simple perhaps?  hmmmmmm

Cosmo Cricket patterned papers, Bazzil Basics cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, Prima Marketing flowers.

Brighton was one of the ones who was just to die to make holiday cookies.  Of course, when the time came, he really couldn't be bothered to focus on the task at hand.  lol  He is watching TV and listening to his iPod.   I used a Pagemaps sketch for this one.  I love sketches....have I mentioned that before?  hee hee

Bazzil Basics cardstock, Echo Park patterned papers and stickers, Paper Bliss layered embellishments.

And finally, Mackenzie working on cookies.  This is another Pagemaps sketch and a layout I really struggled with.  I love the colors from the Catch the Moments kit.  And I really liked the sketch.  The problem was...so much white space.  I still just can't get used to it.  I guess it is an acquired taste?

Bazzil Basics cardstock, Basic Grey patterned paper and flowers, American Crafts Thickers, Prima small resin rose, Unknown trim.

I have a few more things done or in the works...but nothing to share yet since it is DT work.  Speaking of DT work, guess I should go get busy!  Reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches on Friday...Catch the Moments post from me next Thursday.

Oh, and don't forget to guess who didn't like the sweet potato fries last week for your chance to win some fun  goodies.  You can see him here.

Hugs.

Nancy

More Scrapiness

I am back with a few more projects to share with you.

Bazzil Cardstock, My Little Yellow Bicycle - Zach's life, everything else.

Brighton is getting so big, so fast.  Hard to believe he will be driving soon.  sigh  A pagemaps sketch.  I really struggle with boy pages.  Trying to find embellishments is so hard.  

Brighton and his cousins both got the new Xbox Kinect for Christmas.  We spent most of the afternoon playing video games.  If you aren't familiar with the game, your body is the controller.  You jump and move and your avatar does what you do.  Super fun, quite a workout!  Even the adults (grandma and grandpa included) got in on the action.  Another pagemaps sketch.  Lots of Fancy Pants here.  Remember, trying to work through some of the stash to make room for new stuff.  It is an addiction I tell you.

Well, off I go.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Projects

Over the weekend Ainsley and Brighton had our Zone Championship meet for swim.  So, Phil and they were gone most of the weekend.  So, what did I do?  Well, tons of chores....they never seem to end, a bit of computer stuff (Phil just updated my computer) and  some scrapping!  Yeah me!!!!

The first project I wanted to share is one that I have had laying on my desk for quite some time.  You may remember that I made some memo pad holders by Kaiser Kraft last year for Christmas?  Well, they had come in a pack on 3, and I finally got around to making the last one.  I don't know what I am going to do with it as often happens with these projects, but I am really happy with how it turned out.  I used some older Fancy Pants papers, a bit of Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in Tattered Rose and lots of bits of trims and flowers.  I even tossed in a cameo and frame.

Fancy Pants Papers, Prima Flowers, pearls, bling. Maya Road flower (pink rosette), American Crafts frame, Webster's pages trim and cameo, Tim Holtz ink and paint, Jillebean Soup and Jenni Bowlin stick pins

 I also found the time to do a few layouts.

Fancy Pants Papers, Target pink snowflakes, Cricut white snowflakes, Diamond Stickles, Seam Binding dyed with Tattered Angels Starfish, Unkown ball trim, Tim Holtz inks 

This one is based on a pagemaps sketch I had lying around.  I love these photos of Ainsley.  She had so much  fun in the snow.  If only it hadn't been so cold.  Lots of Fancy Pants here too.  I am trying to use up some of the stash to make room for all the new things that will be coming out after CHA!  That is my beautiful niece, Caitlin, with her on the tubing hill.  Such a sweet girl.

And finally....

Bazzil Cardstock, Crate Paper patterned papers, stickers, chipboard, rub ons, Graphic 45 button, American Crafts Thickers alphabet.

Mackenzie on Christmas morning.  (sorry about the photo, need to clean my window, hee hee).  Another pagemaps sketch and lots of yummy Crate paper.   She got the new Nook Color and just loves it!  She is quite the avid reader so it will come in very handy.  We can even download books from our local library!  And, with the new she can browse the internet and play games and such with the Android apps.

Well, Gotta run!  Swim team meeting tonight!

Hugs.

Nancy

Goodbye Weekend, I Enjoyed You So

Such a great, busy, busy, weekend.


As you can see, the blog redesign is done.  Hope you like it!  The house is clean! The laundry is done!! The refrigerator is stocked with lots of yummy, nutritious foods!  Woo hoo!!!!  The children had a great swim meet...even tho it was only in the 60s and raining.  And, best of all.....


SCRAPPY TIME!!!!!


Here are a few layouts I made to share.  These were all scanned instead of photographed because, as I said, it is raining, so no good light.


First we have Mackenzie at the pumpkin patch.  She wasn't just thrilled to go, but...it makes me happy so she does.  hee hee

Basic Grey Mellow, Miscellaneous buttons and flowers, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Prima Lace, Glimmer Mist, Page Maps Sketch 

And, you can tell that Brighton is just thrilled to have me snapping his photo!  lol

Scenic Route and Fancy Pants Papers, Basic Grey Felt, Miscellaneous Buttons, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Thickers Alphabet 

And finally, my adorable niece.  This one is for the weekly challenge over at The Color Room.

Prima Paper, Pearls and Flowers, Glimmer Mist, Pink Paislee Alphabet

And, in other news.....


Today is reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches.

Don't you just love this sketch?  Be sure to play along for your chance at some fabulous prizes from this month's sponsors.  

November Paper Sponsor

November Digi Sponsor

And, it looks like the class I am participating in at Inspired to Scrap is going to be free!!!  Lots of great holiday ideas for free!!!  Can't beat that price.  So, if you haven't checked out Inspired to Scrap yet, head over and see all the great holiday projects.  And, Stacey has the cutest kit available featuring some Pink Paislee and My Minds Eye papers.

And finally, Catch the Moments Kits is up to 94 followers!  Check out Devon's new blog to see the beautiful things she has available in her store now.  And help us get to 100 followers!!  Also check out the new challenge blog Scrap the Moments.  I need the rain to stop and then I have the perfect photo op for my challenge layout.

Well, I should probably get back to the fam.  Sneaked out of the movie to check in here.  See you tomorrow with my menu and a recipe.

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Wednesday

Just wanted to share a few projects I finished.  Lots going on here, but then...that is nothing new.

This is me, a few years ago, at DisneyLand, having lunch with...well, you can see with.  lol

 Maya Road and Websters Pages trims, Pagemaps sketch.  Color Combos Galore Palette

This is Mackenzie, all dressed up for her Nutcracker performance.  The ballet provides the hat and jacket.  So cute.

Prima Marketing papers, flowers.  Pink Paislee alpha and frame

These are some of the lions at the San Diego Safari park.  We had a great time.  These lions were just cracking me up.  I guess they were waiting for someone to come back and get the jeep.  lol

Hambly Studios Stickers, Pagemaps Sketch.

I also have this mini up at Ideas for Scrapbookers today.  

Well, off to drive.  Don't forget that tomorrow is release day at Sassy Lil' Sketches.

Hugs.

Nancy

In the Home Stretch

Woo Hoo!!!  This week is almost over and the weekend looks as if it is going to be a relaxing one.  Maybe go out to brunch, maybe some wine tasting.  Oh yeah, Can't wait for it to get here....


In the meantime....Here is a layout I did for Ideas for Scrapbookers.  This week's designer showcase featured nature.  I had these photos from the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Science I had been wanting to use...so....

Basic Grey Origins and Basics, Scenic Route chipboard

I used an October Pagemaps for this one.  I needed to get it done quickly, and nothing helps get my layouts done quickly as well as a sketch.


Oh yeah....and there is a new kit club in town you may want to check out.  Right now Devon has everything in her etsy shop, so be sure and check it out.  Kits are only $18 with add ons $7.  Be sure and Catch the Moments.  She is currently looking for a dt as well.  


Well, off to spend some time with the fam.


Hugs.

Nancy

Happy 1/2 way till the Weekend!

If you are looking for the Ideas for Scrapbookers' blog hop, scroll down a bit.....And if you didn't know there was a blog hop going on, you should check it out.  Lots of the designers have prizes to be won! 


I wanted to make a quick post today just to update you on a few more projects I have completed.


Phil was camping this last weekend with the scouts so I decided to spend Friday night cleaning my scrap room.  I came across these old photos from when Brighton was a Webelos scout.  Hard to believe those little boys are all now 6 foot tall.  lol.  In keeping with the old photos, I found these old papers and embellishments.  

K&Company papers and stickers.  American Crafts Thickers.

And some more photos from our Camporee weekend.  The boys all had a great time playing the games.  And although they weren't always successful in completing the assigned task, they worked well together and managed to win 1st in the competition.  We were all so proud.

I had printed this photo years ago to scrap, but somehow it didn't happen (I think I changed my design and used fewer photos).  Well, this one was just too cute not to scrap.  I found this adorable sketch at Pagemaps, and it had an owl on it...of course, there was an owl in one of my Cricut cartridges that I had been dying to use.  That and a color palette from Color Combos Galore and.....done.

 Cricut Cartridges, Cindy Loo and Straight From the Nest

Well, it is getting late, and I think there are still dinner dishes to be done.

Hope you have a great day.

Hugs.

Nancy

Just a few more days...

...till we start back to school full time.  We have been busy trying to get our books and materials organized and our activities firmed up.  We have been hard at work getting Brighton enrolled at the local Junior College, his enrollment at a new online school, and his books and materials for his online classes,   I don't remember it being this hard when I was a kid.  But of course, I wasn't home schooled.   sigh  It is times like these that I think it would be so much easier to have the children in regular school.  But, here we are, about to begin year 9!  Wow!!!  I can't believe I have been homeschooling this long.

Brighton got his wisdom teeth out yesterday and hasn't really been feeling his best which brings out the total nurse in me.  Making mashed potatoes, going out for yogurt and ice cream and running up and down the stairs to make sure everything is ok.

So how have I been spending my leisure time? Scrapping!!!! You are probably asking...what leisure time? lol...Well, I am overwhelmed with it all and need a break occasionally....So, when I have a few minutes, I scrap!  That, and I took over 1500 photos while on vacation, some of which I just love and the mojo is running strong.

Here are two that I did earlier this week.

This one comes from the sketch and color palette this week at The Color Room.  I love a good sketch and I loved the photos.  The color palette was perfect so it came together really quickly.  A bit of Prima bling, lots of Prima flowers, and some Maya Mist.  What more can a girl want!  lol

This one of course has the photos of our house after it was tp-d.  Yep, gotta document the good and the bad, and I guess it is kinda funny...unless you are the one spending 3 hours cleaning it up.  Special shout out to my neighbors Richard and Aimee who came over to help get the last bits from high in the tree!  They were life savers with their extension pole.  This one is based on a PageMaps sketch.  I used a bit of seam binding to make the "toilet paper" and some beautiful Echo Park papers. 

Well, I think I hear responsibility calling.  So that's all for today.  I have another layout here on my table drying to share tomorrow, so I promise to be back then.

Hugs.

Nancy