Simple Stories Clear Scraps Recipe Album

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a little something I made for my son.  Like many of you my children are growing up and moving out.  Well, after a year on his own, cooking for himself, my son decided he really wanted some of our favorite family recipes written down so that he could recreate them.  (I guess he likes my cooking.  hee hee).  Anyway, Clear Scraps to the rescue.  With the Acyrlic Recipe Stand kit I was able to create a functional recipe book for him in no time.

The kit comes with a mixture of chipboard and acrylic pages.  I chose to use a chipboard page for the front cover as well as for the "favorite" recipe in each category.

I used some older Simple Stories papers and embellishments I had in my stash as well as a few custom stickers I made with my Cricut.

I really like the print and cut function on my Cricut and created these stickers out of printable vinyl, so they should be quite sturdy.

This Simple Stories line had lots of cute kitchen related items that were just perfect for this project.

Although, I do wonder if the album may be just a bit to "girly" for him.  lol

Some of the recipes I copied and pasted from the internet

while others I had to type up.

I also added some blank 4x6 pages to the kit so that I can continue to add recipes when he asks.

Needless to say the stand is getting a little thick.  But I know he will be eating well.

Hugs.

The Story of Us Mini Album

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you a mini album I made featuring an acrylic album from Clear Scraps and some older papers I have from Simple Stories.  I just love the goodies from Simple Stories, don't you?  And since I have been trying to work through my stash, and this "kit" still had lots of yummy goodies......

I just love a mini, mini album.  The size is just perfect for Instax photos, Instagram photos, or whatever.  Everything is just so cute when it is tiny.  And, I was able to use up quite a bit of the goodies that were left from the kit.....now, if only someone would come over to help me destash.  

Hugs.

Snapshots - Scrapbooking

Hi everyone!  Hope you are having a great day.  Things are finally settling down around here.  That was a quick couple of weeks.  Amazing how quickly cabana swim season sucks up my life.  lol

Anyway, enough abou me....How about today I share with you another layout I made.  This time using some Simple Stories papers.  I love this collection.  So fun....so different for me.

My not so littles anymore and our good friend Chris.  We had everyone over for lunch (of course, not everyone is pictured) while we discussed our plans for Brighton and Chris to room together next fall at UCSC.  Oh goodness they grow up so fast!  And how much do I love that look on Mackenzie's face.  shhhhh, don't tell her.

hugs.

Wow- Simple Stories

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend.  Today I wanted to share with you a layout I made using the Homespun collection from Simple Stories.

 Filled with some of my favorite things, banners, hearts, wood and enamel dots...Love this layout of my oldest

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Simple Stories

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you another layout I made from the photos at the Pumpkin Patch.  This is a huge family tradition for us, we have been going every year to the same patch since Brighton was just two years old.  Let me tell you how much he loves going today!  lol  That said, all the children were somewhat cooperative in heading down to take photos.  They know it means a lot to me so....

Anyway....

 Using some older Simple Stories papers, an ancient Karen Foster wood piece, some older woolies from Baisc Grey and finally a resit banner from Heidi Swapp; I came up with this.

I really have been trying to dig through the stash to use up some of the older items I have.  I swear I have enough things to last me the rest of my life.  lol

Hugs.

Nancy

Hello Again - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Eek, can you believe it is February?  Where did the month go?  Today I wanted to share with you my final project with the Live Life Kit from the Sampler kit club.  This kit has been so much fun to work.  That said...wait till you see February!  It is fabulous!!!

Well, don't forget to check out the card and sketch challenges.  So many great prizes to be won.

Hugs.

Nancy

Live Life Kit - the Sampler

Hello There - The Sampler

Hi everyone! I am back from four days at Disneyland and CHA!  Did you miss me?  hee hee  Well, today I wanted to share with you another project made with the gorgeous January kit, Live Life. from the Sampler.  I really think this has got to be my favorite kit yet.

I have been on a total banner kick lately....just can't seem to get enough of them.  And I have found a new love in the Heidi Swapp Color shine.  It has such a fabulous opacity.  And the colors in this kit...the patterns....swoon.  I think I am in love with Simple Stories.

Be sure and check out the Card and Sketch challenges over on the Sampler blog.  And be on the lookout for some great new products fresh from CHA in upcoming kits!  We have some great things on the way.

Hugs.

Nancy

Live Life Kit - the Sampler