Pretty Little Jar

Hi everyone!  Happy Friday.  I hope you have fun plans for the weekend.   Today I wanted to stop by and share with you a project I made for the Lindy's Stamp Gang Color Challenge.

I really loved the colors this month...and how adorable is that photo.

I used a jar that some Crate Paper embellishments came in as the base of my project.  I love that the jar is plastic, so I don't need to worry about breakage...and it can hold all those little bits and pieces that are left on my desk after a project.

I used some of the Marion Smith Color Lab colors in Vintage Rose and Coral Shine, mixed with Mod Podge to paint the jar.  Then the fun began.  I sprayed the tag with some Bonjour Butter and Cape Cod Coral Starburst then embossed with C'est La Vie Cerise embossing powder.

I used more of the sprays to color my flowers, and finished with a seam binding bow colored with Clam Bake Beige and a few stick pins.

This little lovely is already perched on my desktop filled with bits and baubles...and it makes me happy every day.

buddies

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a project i made with the july kit from the sampler.  Amy has taken over as challenge coordinator and this month she decided we should do a color challenge.

Here is the inspiration...

and my take

You have until August 8th to play along.  Be sure and pop over to the sampler blog to check out the deets on the challenge as well as more designer takes.

Hugs.

Nancy

Hello - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you a project I made for the Sampler using the June Kit, Lazy Days of Summer.

Amy was the one who created this month's fabulous sketch for our challenge.

And my take...

Be sure and check out the other projects made with this month's card and sketch challenges....and have a fabulous weekend.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sisters - The Sampler Challenge

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you the project I made for the Sampler sketch challenge.  This month we mixed it up and had Heather make the sketch.

So many fun elements....and flags.  lol   You know how I love me some flags and banners.

My lovely girls in Monterrey.  Such a beautiful day...which was funny because it was supposed to be pouring rain.  Guess the weatherman doesn't know jack.  lol

Love, love, love that corrugated paper.  such great texture.  And all the butterflies in the kit...gorge!  (sorry about the shadows tho.)

Be sure and swing by the Sampler blog for a peak at all the gorgeous projects made for the card and sketch challenges.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sketch Challenge - The Sampler

Eeek!  It is that time again!  Time for another super fun challenge over at the Sampler Kit Club!

Another amazing sketch...

Another amazing kit....

and my take....

Be sure and pop over to the Sampler blog and check out all the gorgeous projects from the other designers.

Hugs.

Nancy

Here Kitty - MMD and Hydrangea Hippo

Hi everyone!  Well, another week has just flown by and I have one last project I can share with you.

This one is based on sketch 34 from Heather.  Be sure and check out all the other designer's work over on her blog.

The sketch....

and of course my take...

I used a bunch of the new My Minds Eye Remarkable goodies I picked up after CHA as well as some gorgeous trims from the Hydrangea Hippo etsy shop.  I don't often take photos of my pets or find the time to scrap them, but....

Well, hope you have a great day.

Hugs.

Nancy

Day in the Life - MMD and MME Layout

Hi everyone!  Well, it is that time again.  Time for another gorgeous sketch from Heather Landry over at Miracle Mommas Designs.  As usual, Heather created a gorgeous sketch for us to play with.

Here is the sketch.

And my take...

I used the new Collectable/Notable papers from My Minds Eye.  I picked these up at my Local Scrapbook Store and they are just gorgeous.  This project just came together so quickly.  Ainsley is growing way too fast.  sigh

Sneak Peek- Sampler Challenge

Hi everyone!  Well, today is a busy day for me.  It is the release of the Sampler February challenges and of course I have a layout over there.  Great sketch this month as well as card inspiration.  You should definitely check it out.  Here is my take on the sketch.....

Scoot over to the Sampler blog and take a look at the other designer takes on the sketch and read how you could win a fabulous prize package from the Sampler.

And of course...being that it is Wednesday, I have a project over on the Your Memories Here blog as well.  Here is a little peek...go check it out.

Ok, well...as usual things are a bit crazy.

Hugs.

Nancy

Life Is Great - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  It is that time again...well, actually, Monday was that time.  But the Sampler kit club challenges are up and as usual this month's sketch and card challenge are great.

The January sketch....

And my take....

Be sure and pop over to the Sampler blog and check out all the great inspiration from the team and play along with us for your chance at some wonderful prizes.

Hugs.

Nancy

live life - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I am here to share with you a project I made using the sketch for the November challenge at the Sampler and the Home, Sweet Home kit!  Such an adorable sketch, perfect for those bits of scraps we all have leftover.

Here is the sketch.....

And, here is my take...

With the holidays upon us...and the family being a bit under the weather, sorry I haven't been around much.  Be sure and swing by the Sampler blog to see all the gorgeous dt work, check out the card challenge, and play along.

Hugs.

Nancy

September 2012 Challenge - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Well, it is challenge day over at the Sampler blog and Holly and Heather have come up with some great inspiration for you this month.

As always, I was privileged to work with the sketch...

Oh my!  You really should see what the girls over on the Sampler blog did with this!  LOVES!!!!

Here is mine

Love, love, love the hot air balloons in this months kit...as well as the gorgeous Hambly wood grain paper.

Be sure and swing by the Sampler blog to check out the card challenge and the design team inspiration!  And play along (no need to purchase) for your chance to win some great prizes.

Hugs.

Nancy

Make a Splash - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you another project made with photos from my trip to Hawaii.  The children loved playing in the warm ocean water, such a change from the colder northern California beaches.

The papers and the trims in the September, Flying High Kit, from the Sampler were just perfect for these photos.  I used  few flowers and chipboards from my stash.

Only a few more days to complete the Sampler card and sketch challenges.  You don't have to use a Sampler kit to play, and there is a good chance you could win a prize.

Hugs.

Nancy

Winning! - The Sampler

You could be, if you played along with the Sampler's blog hop which you can find here or our sketch and card challenges.

Today I wanted to share with you my last few projects made with the August kit, All Gussied Up.   I know it is September...and the new kit is available...but I couldn't resist sharing these last few designs.

 

I just love the colors and patterns in this kit.  They are so summery.  And the photos of the children just crack me up.  Mackenzie was quite the winner this summer in our cabana league getting one of the 5 high point trophies for the league (900 swimmers) as well as the high point for our team.  And I just love how well Brighton and Mackenzie get along and how much they really love each other.

Anyway......

This month's kit (September) promises to be just as much fun. (I just started working with it).  It features blues and greens, lace and felt, die cuts, and tapes.  I just know you are going to love it.

Hugs.

Nancy

Back to Monday

Hi everyone!  Oh goodness....it is Monday....and today is going to be our first "real" day of school.  We officially started classes last Monday as that is what the charter school we belong to requires.  That said, most of the week was spent organizing and getting ready for the real work to begin...and besides....the older two's online courses start today and the classes at the Junior College start next week, so it wasn't like they had a lot of work.  hee hee

Anyway, can't believe this is going to be our 11th year homeschooling!  Eeek!  Where did it go.  And Brighton will be a senior?  College apps, SATs, Senior portraits all in my near future.  sigh.  Watching my friends over the last week take their children to college and leave them....cry....I am just not ready for this.

Well, anyway....enough of that.

Today there is a new sketch and card challenge up at the Sampler.  You know I play with the sketch so....

and mine...

Gotta love what happens when teenagers play musical chairs.  So much fun!  lol  And I love the patterns ad colors in this month's kit from the Sampler.  Oh, and some fabulous Pink Paislee tissue paper!  swoon.

OK, well.....with that I am off to get these children some learning.  Don't forget to check out the card challenge and the other girls takes on the sketch.

Hugs.

Nancy

March of the Penguins - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  It is that time again, time for another challenge from the Sampler kit club.  This month's sketch from Holly was so fun to work with...and you know I love this kit, Summer Camp.

Here is the sketch....

  And here is my take...

A few photos of Ainsley at the swim team event we call Penguin Madness.  A few of the adults come up with lots of fun, crazy games and relays for the children to play.  Such a great team building activity.  (although, they weren't exactly crazy about the orange passing...something about having to be so close to members of the opposite sex...at least the younger ones.  hee hee)

Be sure and hop over to the Sampler blog to see all the layouts and check out the card challenge.

Hugs.

Nancy

Mussel Madness - the Sampler

Hi everyone!  Hope you are all having a great day.  Things have been very busy here as usual.  Something about the summer and cabana swimming just seem to suck up my summer.  Oh well....

Today I wanted to share with you a project I made using the Walking on Sunshine kit from the Sampler.  A few months ago we were invited to a fabulous event at the beach.  Lots of good food, good wine, good company...and mussel hunting.  Nothing is better than mussels you pick fresh yourself.

 OK, well...it was a little cold.  But look at the view....and the spread.  It really was a great day.

I love the fun papers in this month's kit and I know you will to...be sure and grab one today.  And don't forget...  There is still time to play with the color challenge over at Ideas for Scrapbookers and the sketch and card challenges on the Sampler blog.  Lots of great prizes to be won.  Be sure and check them out.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sketch Challenge - The Sampler

Hooray for Friday!  My car is packed for an away meet tomorrow, it is the overnighter for the swim team tomorrow night and we are celebrating Ainsley's birthday!  It will be a fun packed weekend!!!!

Today, in scrappy news.....I wanted to share with you the project I made for The Sampler's Sketch challenge this month.  Here is the sketch.

And here is my take.  Phil and I hanging out at a friends.  Love, love, love the colors in this months kit, Walking on Sunshine, and the sketch was just perfect.

I threw in a few buttons from last month's kit to finish it off.

OK, well....back to work.

Hugs.

Nancy

The Sampler - Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone!  Sorry I have been MIA the last few days, but life just got in the way.  My darling littles had a swim meet this weekend which seemed to drag on forever.

Today I wanted to let you know that their is a new sketch and card challenge up over at The Sampler.  Here is the sketch

And my take

A photo of Mackenzie on her birthday, with her birthday cupcake.  She had just had her wisdom teeth out, so she is looking a little puffy.  And I am sure she would be horrified if she saw this on my blog, so shhhhh.

 I really love all the interesting little bits in this month's Sampler kit.  So many fun goodies to play with.

Be sure and hop over to the Sampler to check out the other girls work and see the card challenge and find out how you can win a great prize from the Sampler.

And I promise to try and be a better blogger this week.

Hugs.

Nancy

Tuesdays with The Sampler

Hi everyone, Happy Tuesday.  I wanted to share with you another project I made with the March Sampler kit.   I have begun working with the April kit...which is just gorgeous, but don't have anything quite ready to share yet.

I splattered a bit of the Mr. Hueys on my background and once again used my felt to create some flowers.

Don't forget, there is still time to enter the Card and Sketch challenges over on The Sampler blog.

Hugs.

Nancy