When it Rains....

I don't know where my head is, but it isn't in posting on a regular basis.  It seems to be in fits and starts.  Better fits and starts I guess than not at all.  hee hee

So here is another project I recently finished.  The final one for the Sassy Lil' Send Off over at Sassy Lil' Sketches.  There are still a few days left to enter for a chance to win one of the Sassy e-books.  I managed to complete all the sketches, so cross your fingers for me.  hee hee

Prima paper, rub ons, small alpha.  Maya Road banner, chipboard, Basic Grey large chipboard.  Distress inks.

Here is Brighton on his 16th Birthday!!!  And, as usual...no cake!  He loves butterscotch pudding!!!  But then, who doesn't?  I used one of the Sassy sketches and more of my A4 Prima paper from Your Memories Here. I switched up the sketch by turning it on its side.  Lord knows I can't leave well enough alone.  hee hee  I am working on a tutorial for making the fun little banner (well, the technique anyway).  I should have it for you next week.  I am loving the Prima pad.  So much paper and for such a great price.  And, I don't have to feel guilty cutting it to pieces.  Thinking I may invest in another pad or two.  hee hee

Well, back to work.  Don't know what I was thinking but I started a bolognese and am trying to get tons of laundry done today.

Hugs.

Nancy

Still Working on the Send Off

Hi everyone.  Wanted to drop in really quick and share another layout I made with a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches send off.

We had such a great time in Vancouver.  We spent part of an afternoon checking out all the cool street art.  I loved these huge birds in the Olympic Village.  I switched it up a bit here by using multiple photo sizes, moving the title up a bit and moving the journal box to the opposite side.  Such a great sketch to work with.

I used more of my Prima Londonerry A4 papers for this layout, as well as many other great Prima finds from my Your Memories Here grab bag.  A gorgeous flower, fun chipboards, and beautiful metal trinkets.  I think those are quickly becoming a favorite here.  As a matter of fact, everything on this layout other than the bits of cardstock is from Prima.

Well, back to work for me.

Hugs.

Nancy

Still Getting Sassy!

The sketches over at Sassy Lil' Sketches just keep coming.  And today I had time to turn this....

into this...

Crate Paper Farmhouse, Prima Marketing flowers, alphabet

Mackenzie at our Character breakfast on our trip to Alaska.  I switched it up a bit, changing the orientation of the photo and moving the journaling down to the lower circle and replacing the original journaling spot with a chipboard banner.  What am I going to do once Cherie's sketches are gone?  sigh

I have also been busy creating mixed media art.  I decided to jump on the She Art wagon and just finished my first canvas.....

Ainsley has already claimed it as hers.  This was so fun to make, but now I realize all the fun mixed media products I need to get my hands on.  hee hee....This was made mostly with patterned paper, mists, paints, rub ons...all the usual things I use in scrapbooking.  But now I know I need inks and gels, and mediums....oh my!

Well, back to work.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sassy Cards

Hello Everyone!  Well, the Sassy send of is still going with more sketches still coming.  Today I made two cards using this weeks sketches.

 Here I turned the sketch on its side...mixing it up and all!

Echo Park patterned paper, Imaginisce chipboard, Prima flower, Daisy D's Ribon, Vintage image  vintageholidaycrafts.com

And here is my other....

Echo Park patterned paper, alphas, Daisy D's ribbon, Prima flowers, Vintage Image vintageholidaycrafts.com

I used Ranger crackle accents on the vintage images to add more deth.  I am very pleased with how they turned out.  I am really going to miss Cherie's sketches.  She makes card making so easy!

Be sure and pop over to the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog for your chance to win one of 8 ebooks and snag a few more sketches for your portfolio.

Hugs.

Nancy

The Last One...

Hi everyone!  Well, today is the last DT layout I have for Sassy Lil' Sketches.  After 16 months....well...so sad to see this end.

This probably won't be my last Sassy layout tho, because I am playing along with this weeks huge send off!  Afterall....there are 8 ebooks to be won!  And tons of time to play!

Here is Cherie's great sketch....

And my take...

Fancy Pants Designs It's the Little Things

You can see I took quite a few liberties with the sketch.  After flipping it on its side, I divided the large photo into 3 parts.  I used two for the photos and the third for embellishments and journaling.  These photos are of my family hanging out in Vancouver with some super kewl street art.  I want street art now where we live.  hee hee

The deadline for participants will be midnight October 23rd & we will be announcing prize winners on the 24th. For each sketch we will be giving away one prize of the Sassy Lil' Sketches Ebook.

 So 8 total!

If you chose to Switch It Up! with any of Sassy Lil' Send Off layout sketches, you will earn an extra entry in the prize drawing.  Just be sure to note in your blog post how you Switched It Up! 

Link up your layout on the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog and you could be a winner!  And be sure to hop over there to see all the other designer's takes!

Hugs.

Nancy

Switch it Up

Today is Switch it Up Saturday over at Sassy Lil' Sketches and as usual we had an amazing sketch to work with.

I turned it on its side and added a third photo to get...

Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe papers, trims, chipboard, American Crafts and Prima Alphas,  Pink Paislee dress form

My girls and a friend being all kinds of goofy.  I replaced the banner with the fun dress form and added lots of other fun embellishments.

So, pop over to the Sassy blog and check out what the other designers have done and link your design for a chance to win a fabulous prize from this month's sponsor,

September Sponsor:

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Birthday to ....

Well, I am not going to say because i have yet to mail this card and I want the recipeint to be surprised.  hee hee
I made this card with some beautiful Annalee papers from Prima Marketing and a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches.

This card is actually a pop up, with a bouquet of flowers that I fussy cut on the inside.

I also added in bits of beautiful trims and a few gorgeous flowers from the Your Memories Here store as well as a piece of Prima packaging.  You  know we all have to be green.  hee hee

Anyway, I hope the recipient enjoys her card.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Nancy

Switch it Up

Are you getting into the groove of the new schedule at Sassy Lil' Sketches?  Tuesdays we reveal layout sketches.

 Here is this week's sketch:

And on Saturdays we switch it up.  


I decided to go with three photos instead of the two shown.  These are some photos I recently took of Mackenzie. I used lots of distressing and inking on my page, as well as some fun little embellies.  

Prima Marketing patterned papers, florals, stickers, lace, pink alpha, Pink Paislee chipboard, The Twinery twine

So, be sure to head over to the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog and check out what the other Switch it up Sassies have done, and try your hand at the sketch for a chance to win a prize from one of our sponsors.

Our August Sponsors

Paper Sponsor:

Digi Sponsor:

Layouts must be uploaded below by September 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the August random prize drawing*.

Hugs.

Nancy

A Great Weekend

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a great week.  Can you believe it is already August?  Time is going by so fast.  Summer is almost over!  Soon the children will be back to school and there is so much still to do, and not nearly enough days to enjoy!  Where did the beach time, the water park time go?  I guess it was all spent at the pool.

Anywho...one of the things I did find time for was a class at my LSS with Tim Holtz.

This was his Creative Blocks class.  Lots of Tim Holtz papers, distress inks, crackle paints and ideaology. Super fun....we even were able to play with beeswax.  It was amazing how we all started out with the same supplies, and yet each person's project was totally unique.

I have also managed to make a few pages.

This first one is from Mackenzie's dance class.  She has decided not to continue with the ballet, but instead to go back to competitive swimming.  There is hidden journaling talking about the decision.  Originally this was supposed to be for the Glitz Designs challenge, but I didn't get it posted in time.  I used lots of Glitz goodies, some old naked Basic Grey chipboard, and a Pencil Lines sketch.

Glitz Designs Papers and stamps, Prima Marketing flowers and lace, Basic Grey Chipboard, Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

And here are the girls, at the start.  Well, the start of their races...one of many that weekend.  I think they each competed in 9 individual events over the course of the three day meet.  I used some old Little Yellow Bicycle papers for this, a few epoxies made with my Epiphany Crafts tool, as well as a Sassy Lil' Sketch.  Such a different look from the one above.  hee hee

Little Yellow Bicycle papers and border stickers, American Crafts alpha and journaling block,  Epiphany Crafts epoxy, The Twinery twine, unknown buttons, ribbon trim.

Well, I have another project to share tomorrow for Your Memories Here.  Hope you have time to drop by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Changes

With the beginning of August there are many changes going on with my design teams.

First up, Your Memories Here has a new design team.  Starting this month you will begin seeing posts from  some new designers (and a few you are already familiar with, myself included).

Announcing the Your Memories Here International Design Team for our next 6 month term:
Terri - http://terriskreativekorner.blogspot.com/
Sandi - http://sandi-smith.blogspot.com/
Nanné - http://www.nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Cassie - http://craftycassiescorner.blogspot.com/
Crystal - http://scrapcandydesigns.blogspot.com/

And over at Sassy Lil' Sketches.....

With the new Design Team starting, we decided to make some changes to the blogs....

Starting now, both the card & layout sketches will be found on the original Sassy Lil' Sketches blog!

We'll be releasing layout sketches on Tuesdays, card sketches on Thursdays and we'll be Switching It Up on Saturdays!

The Saturday Switch It Up design team will show you how to make the most of your sketch! They'll be flipping, rotating, creating double pages, etc. out of that week's sketch!

We will still have a layout paper & digi prize & a card prize! Make sure you link your layout or card in the correct post to be entered to win!

Well, I need to go run and take a few photos before it gets to late.  I can't wait to share the project I made Saturday in my Tim Holtz class.


Hugs.


Nancy

My Last 28th Reveal Day

Yep, today is the last time I will be posting on the 28th for Sassy Lil' Sketches.  Starting next month, the layout sketches will be on Tuesdays, the card sketches on Thursdays, and I will be switching it up on Saturdays.  Please bare with me during this change as you know, I am blonde.  hee hee

Anyway, here is the amazing sketch....

And my take

Crate Paper Neighborhood Collection, Prima and Websters Pages Flowers, Pink Paislee Alphabet

This is Ainsley and her little friend playing in a couple of five gallon buckets...I don't know....they thought it was just too funny to squish the water out.

Pop on over to the Sassy lil' Sketches blog for all the dt takes and to link your take on the sketch.  Great prizes this month from

Paper Sponsor:

The lucky winner will receive a full kit from Tally Scrapper!

Tally Scrapper is having a STOREWIDE sale with 15% off everything with code BIGJULYSALE

Digital Sponsor:

Layouts must be uploaded below by August 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the July random prize drawing*.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Bunny Love and Some Exciting News

Hi everyone, today I am here with a layout I made using some of the amazing products that were available in last season's Prima grab bag at Your Memories Here.  Have you seen all the amazing Prima goodies being released at summer CHA?  I don't know how I would ever pick and choose which items to buy.  I am so glad that Kristina has taken the guess work out of the process by selling grab bags.

I made this using lots of Prima Marketing goodies, Annalee papers, an assortment of Prima flowers (I misted some mini off white roses with glimmer mist to add more color), a beautiful piece of Prima lace, and finally some gorgeous Prima bling.

I can't wait to see what comes in my next yummy grab bag.

And in other news.......

I have been picked up for another term with Sassy Lil' Sketches.   There are a few changes happening this term.  Starting in August, we will be revealing new Sassy Lil' Sketches on Tuesdays and Sassy Lil' Card Sketches on Thursday. "Switch it Up"  Saturday will premiere on  Sassy Lil' Sketches in August, too!  And guess what?  I am a switch it up Sassy!  I am so excited for this new challenge.  Be sure to check out all the new Sassies and their great designs over on the Sassy Blog and come play with us in our Sassy forums.

I know some of you have been waiting, ever so patiently, for me to get back to food blogging...and guess what?  With the kitchen almost done, and swim season coming to a rapid conclusion, I am feeling the need to share again.  So be on the lookout for more menus and recipes soon.

Hugs.

Nancy

What I have been up to.....

Today over at Ideas for Scrapbookers we had a "song title/lyrics" designer's showcase post.   You should head over there and check it out.  Super fun!

I had two layouts today.  The first one was the one of Phil I just completed, and here is the other.

Pink Paislee Starlight, Alphas, Prima flourishes, Making Memories flowers

And over at Your Memories Here, I have a card I made a while back.  This was using a Sassy Lil' Card sketch and the super cute "Hey Sugar" kit from the YMH store.  And did you see?  The YMH store now has gorgeous Prima grab bags on preorder.  The yummy goodies coming later this year look so good!  I know I can't wait to get my hands on one.

Cosmo Cricket papers, Twinery bakers twine, Sizzix flower die, Tattered Angels mist,  Martha Stewart punch, Making Memories Alpha

Well, off I go.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sassy Lil' Sketches

Today is the 28th and that means another fabulous sketch from Cheri at Sassy Lil' Sketches.

A super fun, double photo, sketch!  I have been loving these lately.  They are just perfect for my Disney photos.  Brighton adores Donald Duck.  He is one of the few characters that Brighton still enjoys seeing when we are in DisneyLand.  I think the fact he is hard to find is a motivator.

Crate Paper Neighborhood Collection Kit, American Crafts Thickers, Mickey and Friends Cricut Cartridge.

Be sure and pop over to the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog for all the other DT samples and to link your layout for a chance at these prizes.

June Paper Sponsor:



June Digital Sponsor:

Layouts must be uploaded below by July 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the June random prize drawing*.

Specific rules for both Sassy Lil' Sketches site can be found on our Sassy Lil' Sketches "Rules" page.

*The paper prize is available to U.S. residents only

The digital prize is available to US and international residents.



Oh Goodness

Time is getting away from me.  These early mornings are just about doing me in.  The days are flying by.  Luckily, yesterday flew by in a haze of creativity.  I managed to get a few pages completed.  Woo hoo!!!  It felt so good.

This first one is based on my good friend Heather's sketch for Scraptastic.   They have got some of the cutest kits.  You really should check them out!  And yep, that is me....almost 45.  Hard to believe.  When did I get so old?

Fancy Pants- It's the Little Things Collection, Misc.- trim, American Crafts - numbers, Carolee's Creation - tiny alphas

This next one is another of Heather's fabulous sketches!  Heather!!!  Thanks so much for helping me be so productive!  Your sketches rawk!  This is Ainsley....who, when she gets mad, packs her bag so she can move out.  sigh....  I don't know whether to laugh or cry when she does this, so I decided to take photos.  I convinced her about 1/2 way down the block that she really shouldn't run away barefoot as her feet might get cold, so she came back.

Fancy Pants- It's the Little Things Collection, Prima - Lace, bling, Carolee's Creation - foam alpha, Jenni Bowlin - tiny alpha

 And finally, a Pencil Line's sketch.  My darlings at Goofy's Kitchen in DisneyLand.

Oh, and before I run off to take some photos of my almost 1/2 installed kitchen cabinets.....Some news.

It is that time again!
We are looking for a few talented layout and card designers for Sassy Lil' Sketches and Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.

How to apply for our August '11 to January '12 Sassy Team
Please send an e-mail to sassylilsketches@gmail.com with the following information
by JULY 7th:
1) specify LAYOUT or CARD DT in e-mail subject line
2) your full name
3) your email address
4) your blog address (or online gallery if you do not have a blog)
5) a short bio
6) one layout or card (depending on which team in which you are applying) based 
on any Sassy Lil' Sketch/Sassy Lil' Card Sketch on our blogs. Please include the date of the sketch you used.
7) one layout or card (depending on the team in which you are applying) that showcases your individual style.

We welcome international applicants.

Sassy Lil' Sketches expectations:
1) Layout Sassies: Create one layout a month based on a Sassy Lil' Sketch.
Card Sassies: Create two cards a month based on 
Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.
2) Share your monthly Sassy Lil' Sketch creation(s) on your blog and any online galleries which will allow you to do so.
3) Join our Sassy Lil' Sketches Forum. While active participation is not a requirement, it is encouraged. The forum is how we will communicate with our Sassy DT. 

A note from us:
Our sketches are designed by Cherie to be shared with the scrappy world. We maintain the two sketch blogs for fun and inspiration. At this time there is no compensation for our Sassy DT members except the pure joy in inspiring others to create. We hope you will apply to be one of our Sassies!
Thank you,
Cherie and Katie

Excuses, Excuses

I know my poor neglected blog...you have probably missed me.  Truth be told, between swim teams, the remodel, and...well...life (re. facebook).  I just haven't had the time I would like to scrap.  Guess the mojo is lacking?

Anyway....tomorrow is a big day in the kitchen remodel as my cabinets are being delivered!  I am so excited.  And a little..."I told you so". hee hee  I wanted a country kitchen, you know, white cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash.  And I wanted it shabby!  I bet you never would have guessed that part, huh?

Anyway....I wanted the white cabinets with a worn finish.  Everyone told me I was crazy, you wouldn't be able to tell, see the detail, blah, blah, blah.  Well, guess what?  They are fabulous (not that I have seen them).  They are the cabinet maker's and the finisher's new favorite painted treatment...so there!!!!!  neener, neener, neener!!!!

Speaking of shabby....I have a post today over on the Your Memories Here blog.  All about these tags I made for the Artsy Attics Butterfly swap on Facebook (see, told you...too much time on facebook).

And I will have a post next week on Ideas for Scrapbookers for making the sewing pattern flowers.

Oh, and there are new sketches up at Sassy Lil' Sketches!  And Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.

I have a layout or two to share, somewhere around here.  But I haven't had the time to photograph them yet...hopefully tomorrow.

Until then.

Hugs.

Nancy

Guess What???

It is Saturday, Memorial Day weekend, the 28th of the month!!!  Guess what that means?

Well, other than the fact that this is the official start of cabana season (swim team) and that I am at a swim meet all day and Mackenzie has ballet performances all weekend, and it is only a few more days till the renovation on my kitchen begins so I really need to get to packing....it is reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches!

As usual, Cheri has provided a fabulous sketch.

And here is my take....

Glitz Designs Patterned papers, Prima flowers, centers, butterfly(pink), font, GCD blue butterflies

Mackenzie hunting for Easter eggs.  It is getting harder and harder to get photos of them hunting.  So, I have to ask for them to look at me for a minute.  lol

Pop over to the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog for all the fabulous information about our monthly sponsors and to link your layout for the chance at some fabulous prizes.....

Sassy Lil' Sketches Layout May Sponsors:

Paper Sponsor:

http://stampippity.blogspot.com/

Digital Sponsor:

http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.com/

Layouts must be uploaded below by June 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the May random prize drawing*.

Specific rules for both Sassy Lil' Sketches site can be found on our Sassy Lil' Sketches "Rules" page.

*The paper prize is available to U.S. residents only

The digital prize is open to both U.S. and international residents.

Hope you are having a great weekend!  

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Friday

I am so glad it is Friday.  Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day and I am really hoping that the family allows me some uninterrupted time to play.

I did manage a bit of play earlier this week, but since I have cut back on my responsibilities..... It just seems I haven't had as much time to create.

I wanted to share with you a few cards and a layout I did using the last of my Bouquet kit from Catch the Moments Kits.

The first two cards I made using sketches over at Sassy Lil Card Sketches.  With Cheri's help, I will become a card maker yet.  lol

 Some of my favorite things on these two cards....flowers, lace, dyed seam binding and pink!  lol

And here is Ainsley with all the hair pretties.  She is such a goof!  And with that long hair, she sure can pack those hair clips on.  hee hee  I used a sketch from my good friend Heather.  You should totally check her out if you get a chance.

I can't believe how many projects I was able to make with this kit.  I really enjoyed working with Devon and am going to miss her great kits.

Well, Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!

Hugs.

Nancy