Tropical Dreams

Good afternoon everyone!  Today I have a fun layout to share with you that I created by mixing up patterns from several paper piecing companies.

I used so many files to create this layout I couldn't even name them all.  But I can tell you I used files from Treasure Box Designs, Scrapping Bug Designs, KaDoodle Bug Designs, and Designs on Cloud 9.

 Page 1

 Title

 Photo Mat

 Seashells

 Tiki Hut

 Penguin with surfboard

 Hammock and Mountains

 Page 2

 Photo Mats

 Penguin with drink

 Sculpture

 Scenic View

Pull out photo mats

Thank you so much for stopping by and looking at my project!  If you are interested in purchasing this layout, it is available on ebay!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Going to Work with Dad

Here is a 1 page layout I made using the "Going to Work with Dad" from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

The paper is from the Little Boys and Their Toys stack by the Paper Studio.

Close up of bears.

Close up of title.

I used the Martha Stewart train border punch as my trim.  I added ribbon, buttons, and stitched the photo mats.

I am sorry I haven't been posting as often, we have been very busy around here.  We only have a couple more weeks of baseball and I hope after that I can get back to normal!:)

If you are interested in buying this layout, you can find it on E-bay.   The auction will end in 4 days.  Thanks for looking.  I hope you all have a wonderful day and weekend!

Daddy's Lil' Princess

I was going to post this sooner, but it has been so busy around here!  My son is having his birthday this week and last night he wanted to have 7.....YES....7 of his friends stay the night!  They were up until 4 a.m. and now I am totally exhausted!  Even my son said that would be the last time he had 7 friends stay the night at one time:)

Here is a layout I made using the "Dad is our Super Hero" set from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

The paper is from the "Sophia level 2 paper pack" from Close to my Heart.  I added ribbon and flowers on the photo mats.  I stitched the borders and the photo mats.  I used Ranger liquid pearls along the scalloped border.  On the title, I added a couple of metallic dew drops.  The tag and word "Princess" is from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge.  I added ribbon to the little girl bear's head and around her dress.

Close up of title.

Close up of tag and flowers.

Close up of bears.

I thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and take a peek at my layout!  If you are interested in purchasing this layout, you can find it on E-bay until June 17th!

Stinkin' Cute

Here is a layout I made using the sitting baby skunk past freebie file from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

The paper is from the Flower Shower Spring Stack by DCWV.  I added a couple dew dropw on the photo mat along with the ribbon.  I don't remember where I got the flowers...I ordered them from a catalog last year.

Close up of skunk.  I used a white ink pad from Close to my Heart to lightly ink the skunk.

This cutie is listed on E-bay.  Thank you so much for looking!

Paradise-Summer Layout

First, if you are looking for Erica's Blog Hop, please scroll down one post.  I also want to give a BIG thank you to everyone that left such sweet comments.  And a GREAT BIG thank you also to all my new followers! I hope I am able to give some inspiration:)

Here is a project I made using the "Island Getaway" and "Tiki Accessories paper piecings from KaDoodle Bug Designs.  For this layout, I used "Mango Luau Dude" paper by BoBunny. 

Page 1

Close up of Tiki Hut.  I used copic markers for my flames.  I used the sizzix "stones" texture plates for the rocks.

Close up of flowers.

Page 2

Close up of relaxing Bear.  I used the sizzix "waves" texture plate for the water.  

I scored lines on the pineapple.

You can find this listed on my E-bay.  It is listed until June 8th.  Thank you so much for looking at my stuff!:)

We All Squeak for Ice Cream

Here is a 2 page layout I made from the "We All Squeak for Ice Cream" collection from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

The paper is from the Cherry-O Level 2 paper pack by Close to my Heart.

Page 1

Close up of mouse with ice cream scoop.

Close up of title.  I used the same title that is in her collection but I made my own because I had to make it fit where I was putting it.

Page 2

Close up of mouse with ice cream cone.  I used the sizzix texture plate "squares" to make this look like a waffle cone.

Close up of mouse with ice cream container.

I hope you have enjoyed looking.  If you haven't visited KaDoodle Bug Designs yet, go checkout what she has to offer.  Her paper piecings are adorable.  Have a wonderful day!

You Light Up My Life

Well we got back from vacation.  We had so much fun.  We went on a horseback ride in the Smoky Mountains and this is what we ran into:

This is the only picture we were able to get.  It startled the horses (as well as us!) and we got out of there as quick as we could!

Here is a waterfall that was along the trail.  It was a very scenic horseback ride.  We really enjoyed it.

Well here is the layout I promised to post.  This was a fun layout to make.

The patterns for this is from the "You Light Up My Life" collection by KaDoodle Bug Designs.

Page 1

For the "bulb" bodies and stars I actually used copic markers to color them.  I used some of the plastic that my cricut cartridges come in for the jar.

Page 2

For their wings, I used a light blue vellum paper.  I added some stickles glittler glue and then used my embossing gun to dry them to keep them from curling up too much.  I really like using this technique for the wings.  

If you haven't checked out KaDoodle Bug Designs yet you should go see the cute paper piecings she has to offer.  She also has some very cute digi stamps.  If you go now, she is having a Memorial Day Sale which is 65% off your purchase of $25.00 or more.  Now is a good time to stock up.  Make sure to take a peek at her freebie page:)

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Graduation Money Envelope

Here is a quick project I wanted to share since graduations are coming up quickly.  

For this I used the girl from The Graduation Collection over at KaDoodle Bug Designs.  

Close up of the Graduate!   I cut a slit in the large scallop to pull the ribbon through so I could tie it and keep it closed.

The inside with a pocket to hold the money!


KaDoodle Bugs Designs will be giving away a freebie for a cut file similar to this money evenlope when she reaches 600 fans....so go like her now so you can get this in time for graduation!