Spring Layout

I finally managed to put pictures on this wonderful layout I did at Scrapfest. It was designed by Lucy, owner of Simply Scrapping. It was the make and take Friday night at their booth.  I loved making those cool flowers. Thanks Lucy!!!!

Scrapfest Make and Takes

Another wonderful Scrapfest is now over -- and what a great one it was too!!!! I got to spend some fun time with my Mom, I helped out my great Turtle friends, had lots of laughs, a fun dinner on Saturday, spent way too much money (no surprise there lol), and managed to squeeze in a few make and takes.

 

This gorgeous mini album was designed by Lori at The Scrapping Turtle. I helped run this one for a little while, until the much more capable Teresa took over.

This adorable owl card was designed by All About Scrapbooks. I am so delighted that I was able to do an owl card!!!!!!

This cute little stamped card is a Creative Memories card.

This beautiful card was designed by Melanie at The Scrapping Bug. I thought I'd missed my

 chance to create in on Friday, but Melanie brought it back out on Saturday. I was so happy!!! Thanks Melanie!!!!

This wonderful Spring layout was from Lucy at Simply Scrapping and was led by the very wonderful Louisa.

This cool waterfall card was Saturday's make and take at The Scrapping Turtle. I was able to create one while helping to run the make and take for awhile. I love this idea and hope to use it again.

Here it is opened:

Mom was able to get a few more make and takes done, but still didn't get to do all of them. We saw some really awesome ones as we were walking around, but neither of us was up to standing in the long lines to wait our turn to do them. I was sad that I didn't get to do the make and takes offered by Two Scrapbook Friends and The Learning Factory, among others. I also forgot to get a ticket for the little mini class offered by Simply Scrapping at the Go Scrapping classroom. 

I had a blast, especially hanging with my Turtle friends!!!! I'll try to post some Scrapfest pics later.

First Layout of the Year

I finally finished my first layout of the year. So now I can at last say that I am one layout closer to achieving my goal for this year. I set myself a goal of making 365 pages or cards this year. A good friend recommended that I revise it to 52 layouts or cards this year, since that is a more realistic goal. So as of now I have completed 1/52 layouts or 2/365 pages for this year. Yeah me!!!!!!!!! 

This layout was completed for a layout contest at Simply Scrapping. I used the My Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Magic Collection for this layout -- I love this collection!!!!!!!!! The only thing I added that wasn't from the collection was the Stickles --- I used Holly, very pretty. 

The layout is called "Sitting on Santa's Lap". The photos showcase the three different Santas that Sara and Samuel met this year. The big photo is the Santa at the Cambridge Centre --- it's the only picture where both of them look relaxed and somewhat happy. I think Sam was happy because he had a candy cane -- give him food and he doesn't care who is holding him LOL. The next photo is my favourite Santa - the one that came to our house. He was the most authentic of the three. He spent a lot of time letting the children warm up to him, talking to them quietly and trying to make them feel comfortable. By the time we took the photo Sam was no longer crying, but he still wasn't sure about the big guy in the red suit. Thankfully big sister had a protective arm around him so he felt safe. The final photo is of the Santa at Southworks Outlet Mall. He sits in his sleigh outside with Prancer to keep him company and the children are allowed to sit in his sleigh. Sam didn't like this at all. Sara was excited right up until we put her in the sleigh --- then she did her impersonation of someone who feels very guilty for being very naughty. Thank goodness that Santa is a man of infinite patience.

If you happen to visit Cambridge in the next two weeks, please stop by Simply Scrapping at Southworks and vote for your favourite layout. My Mom has also submitted a layout for this one.

Halloween Layout Class

My Mom and I took a Halloween layout class at Simply Scrapping on November 2nd. I finally got around to adding my photos to the layouts. These layouts were done with the Spooktastic layout class kit from Bo Bunny.

Birthday Surprise

My birthday was on Tuesday :) My hubby surprised me with some very special treats throughout the day - balloons, flowers, presents, an awesome supper, a yummy cake!!! He made it a super day, along with my sweet children and my Mom :)

I also received a special birthday surprise - the layout I entered in the contest at Simply Scrapping received the highest votes - so I won!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! The layouts I was up against were very beautiful too, so I'm very honoured to have been chosen.

I will try to remember to take a picture of my prize. I received a kit put together with the Zach's Life line from My Little Yellow Bicycle. Very nice!!!!

Thanks Simply Scrapping!!!!

Please Vote!!!

My friend Lucy owns a store called Simply Scrapping in Cambridge. She is a super person and it is a wonderful store. This year, Simply Scrapping has been nominated for a Reader's Choice award in the Cambridge Times for Best Craft and Supply Store - Local. Voting is done online and requires a simple, but free, registration process. Please help Lucy to win this honour and support her store by voting here. Thank you so much!!!!! I really believe in supporting my LSS so I'm reaching out to everyone I know.

Please Enjoy the Following :)

"Sam's Static Hair" is a layout I created to showcase these fun pictures of Sam.

"Dish Duty" was created using a sketch by Ally at SoSketchy. I created if for a challenge at LIITD to use at least two pieces of chipboard (I used 5).

"Forever Together" is about my brother's wedding. It was created using the Vita Bella line from My Little Yellow Bicycle -- love that line!!!! I created it for a layout contest at Simply Scrapping. If you happen to be in Cambridge, drop by the Southworks Outlet Mall, go to Simply Scrapping and vote. My mother, who is a newbie to scrapping, also entered a layout, as did my friend Pat. Please come and vote for your favourite!!!!!! Thanks :)

"Our Family" was a kit from Two Scrapbook Friends. The layout showcases pictures from our 6th anniversary :)