Photo Tray

A few months ago, right after we lost my grandfather, I took a new Vicki Boutin class on the 7 gypsies printers tray. This is the result of that class:


This tray uses a ton of 7 gypsies product, along with some miscellaneous pieces from other companies such as pink paislee (sorry, but they were part of the class kit). My grandfather was a bee keeper, and bee keeping was his passion, so when I saw the bee in the bottom right hand corner, I knew that this had to be for family photos and needed to revolve around him (I ended up giving this to my grandmother for Christmas -- I don't often give away my crafty products, but I figured this was a special occasion!). I absolutely loved this project (and I've always loved Vicki's classes -- if you ever get a chance to take one of her classes, do it! They are worth every penny).
Then, I decided to recreate the project and make it different as a Christmas present for my Mom (who mistakenly believes that me making her something costs me less than me buying her something, but I love the fact she wants me to do this for her--it builds my confidence in sharing what I've done--so I let her go on believing :) )
I started with Tim Holtz alcohol inks on the Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection:


I've never used alcohol inks before, probably didn't use them for what they were intended, but I LOVE the effect!!!!
Here is the completed project with photos:


In addition to Tim Holtz alcohol inks & the Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection, I used letters from Pink Paislee & American Crafts Thickers for the title, Making Memories for the two ribbon embelishments, Tim Holtz clock, Pink Paislee die cuts, Prima flowers, bird & felt, American Crafts Dear Lizzy brads, Making Memories for the "S", Sassafrass cork die cuts, Glimmer Mist, Distress Ink, 7 Gypsies tray, and I believe the bee is from 7 Gypsies.
Hope you enjoy!
Later

Bring on 2011!

So sorry that this is my first blog post in so long. We lost two very important members of our family back to back this summer, and in all honesty, I just lost interest in keeping up on my blog. But I'm back, and one of my New Years goals is to attempt to post once a week.
Another reason for the long time in between posts was the newest addition to our family, our Bullmastiff, Boss!



This photo is with our cat, Tess in front of our Christmas tree -- before Boss destroyed $100 worth of ornaments (the first destructive thing he's done in the 6 months we've had him) and he & Tess began eating Christmas lights. Which after stepping on broken glass, and having no working lights, we spent about 4 hours on Boxing Day stripping the lights off our prelit tree. I will never buy a prelit tree again!

Well, I think that's it for tonight. I will have a scrappy post for you in the next few days!
Later

First post in a LONG time

This is my first post in a VERY long time! First off, this is my first digi layout in a few months! All papers use Designs by Angels Pass, Trap, Goal kit. Design concept by Elizabeth Dillow for Big Picture Scrapbooking. The cute little girl is my goddaughter Haylee at her first birthday party in July (she is extremely tired in these photos!).

Secondly, the reason for the very long delay, is that we have moved out to the country (so no more nosey neighbours!!!). We also got a dog, a 3 1/2 year old bullmastiff named Boss (which suits him, because at about 140 lbs. he is Boss)! Stopping him from chasing the cat is a full time job in its own (she is partially to blame--waiting to run until he's less than an inch from your face does make it seem like a game!).

Anyhow, I think this is it for now. I'm on holidays this week, and I've been painting my house like crazy, but took a break from painting today.

Later!

Soccer Star

Hello,

Here is another new layout, using Designs by Angel's new kit "Pass, Trap, & Goal". This layout is of my goddaughter playing soccer last summer. Pick up Angel's new kit at her store at Faith Sisters now. It's not up yet at K-Joi, but it will be soon!

A Rabbit's Tale part 2

Another layout using Angel's new kit A Rabbit's Tale. Pick it up in her stores at Faith Sisters & K-Joi! This layout is of my friend Steph's wedding last year. Layout concept from Creative Keepsake Magazine, original scraplifted layout by Judy Nieusma.

Enjoy your week!

A Rabbit's Tale

Sorry for being MIA for so long. In the last few weeks, we bought a house, sold our house, have started packing to move, and been hit in every direction with a million other things!!! And we are not even moved yet. Oh, well, on with life!

This is a new layout, featuring Designs by Angel's new A Rabbit's Tale kit. You can pick this kit up at Angel's store at either Faith Sisters (p.s. Angel has a big sale on at Faith Sisters--check it out!!!) or at K-Joi (where there is also a sale!!!).

Also, did you see this blog post over at Faith Sisters??? My layout XOXO was featured! Thanks to everyone over at Faith Sisters.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!