Sparkling 4th

Do you have pictures from this past weekend that need to be scrapped?  Well Dylabel Designs' new kit Sparkling 4th is exactly what you need.  This kit is full of fabulous papers and elements that are perfect for all of your patriotic layouts!



And it doesn't just work for 4th of July photos.  I enjoyed using this kit for a Labor Day Weekend layout!


I loved the blues in this kit so much that I used it to scrap my son's first Cubs game.

Template Sensation Challenge At Scrappity-Doo-Dah

I always love the challenges at Scrappity-Doo-Dah as they give me so much inspiration for my layouts.  One of my favorite challenges would have to be the Template Sensations Challenge as the designers always have a fabulous template freebie for us to play with.  This month is no exception!  Check out this template from Alegna Designs that you can snag to complete the challenge.



I LOVE the template and had to get right to putting a layout together using it.  This layout also features Tooth Tale by Marie H Designs.



I hope you will join us for the challenge!

Warm Summer Nights

I don't know about you, but we are in full out summer here.  June has been HOT, HOT, HOT.  So now that the evenings are warmer I am sure we are all and about more and have more and more things to scrap right?  Well Inspired by Domnic has a fabulous new kit in store - Warm Summer Nights.  I am in love with the rich colors of this kit and the elements are fabulous!!



And of course I have already scrapped a layout with this fabulous kit!

Template Sensations!!

Do you like working with templates?  Want to get a free one?  Well then head on over to scrappity-doo-dah and join us in this month's template sensation challenge.  Sylive has a fabulous template up for grabs.  Plus you will earn 25 challenge points for using the template and uploading a layout!!

Check Out This Fabulous Template!

And here is a layout featuring my little guy.

The kit used is Rainy Day by Crystal's Creations and DanosPookie Designs

Until Next Time!

Christina

Little Bit of Autumn

I am so ready for fall weather!!  LiseteScraps has put together a fabulous little mini kit for the September Bird Cage Challenge at Scrappity-Doo-Dah.  You should fly on over there and swoop it up.  Plus you will get 25 points towards your next gift certificate once you upload your layout!

We finally had a few days last month where the heat and humidity let up and we could actually open up the house.  Isaac and I enjoyed the 80 degree weather out on the sun porch!

8 Days A Week

Crystal has a new kit out and I am lovin' it.  8 Days A Week Calm - Monday Blues has some awesome blues.  They are so soft and versitle that you can use it with almost any layout.  Crystal added some reds to this kit that really make your layouts pop.  Best part, this is the first kit in an 8 kit series so you know there are more great kits to come...

8 Days A Week Calm: Monday Blues by Crystal's Creations

And A Layout of My Little Guy

I am Hosting A Challenge At SDD

I am so excited to be hosting a challenge at Scrappity-Doo-Dah.  Please stop by and join me this month for the Color My World Challenge.

This month's challenge is working with this color swatch...

I have added a little extra inspiration to this months challenge and am asking everyone to think about the chaos in their lives when creating their layout.

And as an added bonus anyone who uses Heather's new kit Glittered Chaos is going to earn double points.

Head on over to Scrappity-Doo-Dah and check out all of the deatils for the challenge as well as learn more about the points you earn towards a SDD gift certificate.  While there make sure to check out all of the other challenges going on.  It is a great way to get inspiration for your layouts and earn some free goodies.

And Here is some chaos in my life...Finger Foods

Until Next Time!

Christina

It's Monday & Look What Hit The Stores Today

Bekah E Designs just released Chocolate Lover's Delight.  This kit truly is too sweet to pass up.  With all of the cute elements and fun little tags this kit can be used for all of your sweet Valentine layouts.  The blues and browns make it a unique kit.  And the fun doesn't stop there.  With the great colors this kit can be used for so  much more!  Check out her kit as well as two layouts that I did using it.

Chocolate Lover's Delight

Isaac Is Two Months Old

A Few More Layouts To Share

I am still cruising through my photos trying to get my albums updated at least a bit.  I wanted to share a few more layouts with you that I finished last night.  Both of these layouts use the kit Autumn Ago by Laura at Smooth Sailing Designs.  The rich colors in this kit are so perfect for all of your fall layouts.  But as you can see from my layouts the kit is so vercitle that it can be used for almost anything - even a spring layout or two.  I hope you enjoy and as always any comments and feedback are appreciated:

I do have a few elements I am currently working on and am hoping to have posted for everyone here in the next day or two so please check back!

Well as much as I would prefer to spend another day at my computer "scrapping away" my housework is calling.

Until Next Time!
Christina

Scrappin' Away

So it has been awhile since I was on here.  We had a few little bumps with the pregnancy but everyone is doing well and baby is still haning in strong.  Hard to believe that the little one is due next month.

This week I joined the CT for two outstanding designers: Smooth Sailing Designs & Crystal's Creations.  I encourage you to check out both of their blogs as well their stores.  I have managed to find some time to do some layouts.  Actually I have spent a lot of time working on layouts.  For some reason my 9th month "nesting" instincts have been directed towards my albums instead of my house.  So though the floors in my house could really using some scrubbing and there are still tons of boxes to go through after our recent moves I am making progress on my albums.  Last night while working on some layouts using Crystal's Pistacio Rose kit I was able to finish up the layouts for my brother wedding.  Which means that both January and February are now completly done for 2009.

So, I thought I would share the layouts I did for my brothers wedding with everyone.  I greatly appreciate any comments and feedback you have.  And if you like the layouts please make sure to check out Crystal's Creation for the Kit Pistacio Rose

Until Next Time!
Christina