Happy Labor Day Weekend

I hope you are having a fun, relaxing, whatever you want it to be Labor Day weekend!  Me?  so far, so good.  Yesterday we all went out for a big breakfast, yum!  And then Phil and I went to run a few errands.  I managed to go to the LSS and Michaels and buy nothing but more Zip Dry!  Hooray me!!!!  Of course, I came home and did some online shopping tho.  hee hee


Last night the boys and some of Brighton's friends went to the Green Day concert.  I love Green Day, but someone had to stay home with the girls.  So....movie night!  We watched Babies, which is definitely a must see!  Those babies are so stinkin cute.  The girls and I were laughing our heads off!  And then we watched The Last Song.  Mackenzie and I were both crying. I am not sure Ainsley really got the emotion of it all.  I guess sometimes it is good to be 9. All in all, a pretty emotional night I guess.  


Well, enough of that...I have a few scrappy projects to share.  The first is for an upcoming tutorial on Ideas for Scrapbookers.  All about distressing!  It should be super fun and hopefully informative.  Look for it in about 10 days?

This is my bestie Chris and I on our girl's weekend a few weeks back.  I am ready to go again!  lol  I used the color palette from Color Combos Galore #157 for this one.   See those little doilies?  They are packaging from some new Prima flowers I bought.  You know, I was almost more excited to play with the packaging when it arrived than the flowers.  lol.


And here is another Color Combo palette.  This time #158.  

I used a Pagemaps sketch for this.  All about our buys lives.  And let me tell you.  We are busy.  The girls are wanting to add guitar and drum lessons to the mix.  I just don't know how we are going to fit it all in.  I guess I will be living in my car.  lol  Wait, I already do!  hee hee


Well, think I am gonna go read, or maybe scrapbook.  hmmmmmmm


Hugs.


Nancy

A Little Something

I have a post up today on Ideas for Scrapbookers on using UTEE and puff paint.  I know I have done that tutorial here with you before, so I won't bother you with it today.  


I did however want to share this layout with you.

I made the palm trees and surfboard on my Cricut using SCAL and a file I found at Peppermint Creative.  I was near desperate for the files I wanted to cut...I just couldn't find a thing that was free.  Of course, after doing everything else on this layout, which is straight...I promise....I found 2 sets of surfing paper in my stash.  Sigh...well... I love these files so I am glad I bought them.  Hope I find more uses for hula girls, palm trees, surfboards and hibiscus flowers.  lol


Hugs.


Nancy

More Winners!!!

The winners for the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog hop have been chosen....


You can scooch on over to Sassy Lil' Sketches to find out all the information....

If you didn't win today, don't worry! We have plenty of chances coming up for you to win!

You still have time to get your layouts/cards in for August.....We're loving the both the prizes from Scrapfreak & The Cutting Cafe!

AND we have two more awesome sponsors for September!!!!

Hugs.

Nancy

Winner!!!

Thanks to all of you who made the Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog hop such a success. We had a great time and I know I have found so much inspiration in both the design team's creation as well as all the readers.


And hooray for all my followers!  I am so thrilled that I am up to 90 followers now!  You all have made my week. 


And the winner of my follower/blog hop prize is.....

And that is......Kalee.  Kalee, please email me your address and I will get your prize out to you.


 I guess now I should shoot for 100...when I reach that number, I will do another drawing for a kit.  How does that sound?


Life is still very busy here with school and swim and ballet and piano and....oh goodness, it makes me dizzy just thinking about it.  So, let's not think, let's just play!!!  And how about playing with the fabulous colors and sketch over at The Color Room this week.

I knew when I saw this weeks colors the paper I wanted to use.  I have had this die cut piece from Pink Paislee forever!  And I loved the photos of Mackenzie!  Lots of yummy Prima including a new butterfly.  You know I couldn't wait to dig into the box of goodies I just received.  hee hee I used Zip Dry to adhere all the flowers, buttons, trims and leaves.  I love Zip Dry these days.  It dries clear and quick, with no dimension.  It holds like crazy.  And you can even use it on your paper.  Yep, I used it everywhere here.


Well, gotta run.  Lots to do and see here.  


Hugs.


Nancy

Working on Some Hybrid with Ainsley and Mackenzie

I have been trying to stretch my hybrid muscle lately.  Having access to some great digi files from this month's Sassy Lil Sketches digi sponsor is making me want to try new things.  

Well, I needed  a quick and simple birthday card for Ainsley to take to a party.  So I pulled out my digi stamps and came up with this...

I used the Sweet Stuff and All Occasion Banners from the Cutting Cafe to make this card.  


The banner was just perfect and the cake....so yummy!  Mackenzie helped me with moving the banner out of its straight line.   How guilty do I feel that my daughter's Photoshop skills are so much better than mine?  At least I think I remember how to do it if needed again.  Something to do with puppets.  lol  


Ainsley helped me color the image and I used Gamsol to smooth it all out (hint, hint, upcoming IFS tutorial?).  And you know how much Ainsley loves her Stickles.  I am sure her little friend will love this card....especially because Ainsley helped make it


Hope you are having a great weekend.


Hugs.


Nancy

Sassy Lil' Sketches

Have I mentioned how excited I am to be a Sassy?  Yep, and guess what?  I am a 28th Sassy and today is the 28th....so this is my first full reveal!  Hooray Me!!!  lol


Cherie Sent this super cute sketch.  I really loved the space for a long title, all the fun layers, the great border.

And here is my take

This is my sister and her husband.  Aren't they so cute together?  I am mounting this on a canvas and am giving it to them for their anniversary.  I used some Glimmer Mist on a piece of lace I had to make it match the layout.  A lot of distressing because, well, I like distressing.  The color combination really seemed to suit these photos and the lace, flowers, and bling flourishes lent an air of romance, IMHO...LOL...I know, I am a goof.  hee hee   

Don't forget that we have two awesome prizes this month!  A digital and a paper prize.*

So hop over to Sassy Lil' Sketches for all the amazing inspiration, rules, and your chance to link your creations.

Our digi sponsor is:

Our paper sponsor is:

Make sure you use Mister Linky to link your creation by September 5th at 11:59 p.m.! *The paper prize is open to US residents only.  The digital prize is open to International and US participants.  

And it isn't too late to play in the blog hop.  You can find more information here.  And I still have my giveaway as well.  So click the "follower" button on the right and you will have a chance to win a fun prize.

Gotta run, busy weekend....

Hugs.

Nancy

Back at It

It is the first week that we are back at school.  We officially started last week...but this week is the first we really hit the books.  Well, so far so good.  Unfortunately with all the goings on; getting Brighton registered at the local Junior College and online courses, convincing Ainsley that she really might need to learn something this year, helping Mackenzie realize there is more to her education than making videos, and just the general getting back to a routine....I haven't had a lot of time to scrap.

I did manage to get this done.

A fun set of photos of the girls jumping on the beach.  I don't just love it, but it is done and the photos were way too fun to just leave lying around.  And with a box of Prima arriving shortly, a good chance to use up quite a few older flowers.  hee hee

Don't forget about the super fun Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog Hop, going on right now.  You can find all the details at Sassy Lil Sketches.  There are some great prizes from our generous sponsors...

Xyron - Xyron 900 Creative Station

Thoughts 2 Paper - Zutter Distresser

Scrappy Jo - Gift Certificate

Crop Stop - Gift Certificate

Apron Strings - July kit

Crop Chocolate - Account Credit

And, one lucky follower of my blog will win a prize package as well.  If you are not already a follower, it isn't too late, just click the little button in the side bar.

Oh, I have some great tutorials coming up soon at Ideas for Scrapbookers.  If you have something you would love to learn, a technique you would like to see demonstrated, let me know.  If it isn't something I can do, I know one of the incredibly talented designers there can help.

For now, I am off to the pool.  Hope you are having a fabulous week.

Hugs.

Nancy