We Love Brunch

Hi everyone!  I hope all of you in the US had a great holiday weekend.   Me?  I spent all three days at a swim meet with Mackenzie.  Not so bad as the meet was held at Brighton's university so I got to spend some time with him (amazing what offering to feed him will do.  lol)

Anyway, today I want to share with you a project I made using sketch 112 from Sketch Savvy

I used some Pan Pastels on the background a some older Basic Grey chipboard alphas that I painted with some Twinkling H2Os as well as bits of stitching.  The children are just so cute together.  Wish we had more time as a family.  Love my babies.  

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs.

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

Miracles Momma Monday - Easter Layout

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend.  Mine....busy.  I can't believe Mackenzie is 15!  And, I actually convinced her this year to have a party!  Yesterday my house was filled with teenagers listening to music, playing video games, hanging in the hammock and of course eating everything they could find!  lol  Actually, we did BBQ...but they do eat quite a bit.  lol

OK, well enough about Mackenzie's party....how about a bit of scrappy goodness.  Today Heather has a fabulous sketch up on her blog and you know I had to play along.

Here is the sketch....

And here is my take....

Ainsley dying Easter eggs just a few weeks ago.  She had selected a golden egg decorating kit...which turned out not to be dye for the eggs...but paint.  While they looked quite lovely, it really wasn't the same as dunking in the cups.

I used the new Echo Park Sisters mini theme kit, some lovely Studio Calico ephemera, a couple of Maya Road stick pins, and some gorgeous Thickers....lastly, I used some of the washi tape I have been hoarding.  Not sure why I am hoarding it...I love the colors, the patterns, I just haven't really figured out a good way to use it?

Anyway, I hope you have a great day!  For us...back to school and planning Brighton's Graduation Party.

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

Let the Eat Cake

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you a layout I made using a sketch from Heather.  I have been trying to make more multi photo layouts...at least sometimes.

OK, well....here is the sketch.

And my take

I used some older Glitz papers, a few Prima letters and lots of flowers and trims from the Hydrangea Hippo Etsy store.

These are our desserts from Thanksgiving.  We had only a small celebration this year.  The five of us, my sister and niece.  So of course we needed a lot of desserts....Apple pie, gingerbread cupcakes, blondies, and a crumble.  Needless to say, no one went hungry.

Anyway...I think I am gaining weight just looking at them.  So I better get busy.  Hope you are having a great day.

Hugs.

Nancy

InLinkz.com

Merry Page Drafts

Hi everyone!  I am just thrilled to share with you a little secret.  As you probably know, I love the sketches over at Page Drafts and have played along a few times.  I was just thrilled when Em asked me to help out with her Christmas Cheer release!  You have got to go over there and take a look at all the talented ladies work...I feel like such a slouch.  sigh

Anyway...there are seven gorgeous sketches to work with, and I am not teasing when I say the talent over there is crazy.

For now tho....here are mine.

Each layout features one of the five Christmas trees we set up this year.  This first project is the big tree in the living room...not the prettiest tree ever, and that is a story unto itself, but it is 12 feet tall and nearly impossible to get a photo of.  This multi photo sketch offered the opportunity to highlight bits and pieces of the tree.

 And here is a smaller tree, this one in my office.  It features lots of penguins.  I think penguins are ever so cute, and the fact that our summer swim team is the penguins...well......

So that's it for me today....I also have posts up over at Hydrangea Hippo and the Sampler today that I will be back to show you soon.

Hugs.

Nancy

Back to Nature

Hi everyone!  I hope that everyone had a great weekend!  Here we were busy with yet another swim meet, holiday shopping...and fortunately time with friends.

Today I want to share with you a project I made for that woman, Heather's, sketch challenge.  I love this sketch...just perfect for the bunches of photos I took of Ainsley when we cut down our tree.

It was such a beautiful day...the sun was shining, the birds were singing...hard to think about winter, and cold winds, and all that ho,ho, ho when it is so lovely outside.

Lots of older Origins papers from Basic Grey with these photos.  Bits of chipboard, tags, and brads.  Feels so good to use up some of my stash.

Well, lots to do today.

Hugs.

Nancy

Grumpy - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you my final project made with the November kit, Home Sweet Home.  While I still have quite a bit of goodies to play with, the December kit, Good Tidings is just calling out to me.  hee hee  So, you can look forward to seeing that.

While you wait, what about a few photos from Ainsley on Halloween?  She decided to dress as a Care Bear...I think she just wanted the hat...which she has been wearing quite a bit.  lol

Anyway, inspired by yet another fabulous sketch I found over at Page Drafts, this time from release 15.....

Don't forget to check out this month's sketch and card challenges at the Sampler for your chance at some fabulous prizes.

Hugs.

Nancy

Products

InLinkz.com

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

A Monday Sketch

Hi everyone!  Yep, it is Monday...and after a too short, yet productive, weekend I am here to share a project I made for Heather using her latest sketch.

Such a great sketch this time and I had so much fun with it.

Brighton and Mackenzie doing their "studies" out on the table in the back yard.  It was such a beautiful morning to be spent cooped up in doors.  So they grabbed their laptops and headed for the patio.

Lots of My Mind Eye products here with a Thickers alpha thrown in.  And no...that is not Mackenzie's hair...that is a bear hat.  It even has little ears.

Well, lots to do today.  Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Monday, Monday

Hi everyone!  Hope you are having a great day.  Me....crazy busy.  Mackenzie being at the Junior college and me having to drive has become quite the adventure and can really suck up my morning.  Anyway.....

Today I wanted to share with you a project that I made featuring my wonderful husband using Miracles Momma Designs sketch #25.

Here is the sketch...

 and my take...

I used some super cute goodies from My Minds Eye to complete this project featuring photos of Phil's birthday celebration.

Love my new chevron die from Die-namics.  Super fun.

Well, still lots to do around here today.

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