Don't be Fooled....

I know...2 posts in one day??!! What can I say, I'm on a roll! I received my April MemoryWorks Express Kit yesterday and tore right into it! This layout was again combining a couple different challenges into one. It was a really fun one to create.

Snapdragons Challenge #14- Foolin' Around: I just found this site by clicking around different blogs. I thought this challenge sounded really fun. The challenge this month is to create a layout with the word "fool" somewhere in the layout (title or journaling). The title "Don't be fooled" keep popping in my head. Finally this layout came to me!

MemoryWorks April Challenge #3- Write a Recipe: Another challenge from the MemoryWorks consultant message board. For this challenge we were to create a layout with the focus on journaling. I am not typically a big on journaling, so this was a stretch for me.

Sketch This Designer Call: Again, another challenge blog that I stumbled upon while browsing the net. They just happened to be doing a design call and thought I'd give it a whirl. This layout was based on the sketch for the DT call.

Ok, what challenges can I combine for tomorrow???? I'm a sucker for a challenge......hey, at least it gets me thinking and scrappin'!

Turn it Up!

This was a really fun layout. I combined a few challenges to make this layout. It made it a little more interesting!

Scrappy Girl Designs April Challenge #1: Each week in April the design team at Scrappy Girl Designs will be posting a challenge. This week was Nikki's turn. Her challenge was to create a 6x12 layout that also included bling and rub-ons. It was kinda strange to work in such a "skinny" space, but it was fun!

MemoryWorks April Challenge #1- Scrapbook Recipes: Throughout the month of April Lacey is posting challenges on the MemoryWorks consultant message board. This first challenge was to create a layout or card using a sketch that she provided. I used her sketch for this layout!

Scrapping the Music Challenge #31- Turn it Up: Lastly, Scrapping the Music posts a new song each week to use as inspiration. The song this week is "Turn it Up" by Aaron Lines. I used the song title for my title in this layout.

Phew! I know I'm kinda crazy, but it was fun putting everything today. Surprisingly it went really quick AND it was FUN!!!!

Family

This is another layout that I completed for the new scrapbooking store in town. I just love the colors of this paper! The title was created with my Cricut and white cardstock paper. After cut, I inked the letters with 2 different colors. I love how they turned out. The stars are made out of Grundgeboard and inked. I added Stickles to the "i" dot for some glitter. This picture was taken last year at our family vacation in MN. I think it's the best picture we've ever had taken. This captures a very special moment for all of us.

Sweet Dreams

Doesn't this just make you say, "awwwwwww...."? I created this layout for a new scrapbooking store in town--All About Pictures. I'm creating a few layouts to display in the store. This layout was a little of a challenge because I probably wouldn't have normally picked out these papers/embellishments. In the end I really like how it turned out!

I also created this layout for the "Dreamgirls" Challenge blog. Each month they will post 2 challenges on the 1st and the 15th. This is a brand new site! The challenge this month was to create a layout with "dream" incorporated into the layout. You also needed to include the following elements: scallops and/or curves & paint. You can check out this layout on their blog under "our reader's artwork". For each month they will pick a winner to receive prizes! Come check it out!

Spring Cards

Just some quick, fun cards for spring!

Gift Basket

I found these really cute wooden baskets at Michael's (for only $1!!!). I thought they would make fun, cute gift baskets for teachers. I painted the top inside portion with brown acrylic paint. The outside is covered with patterned paper using Mod Podge. For this basket I added a big flower to the front and a journaling spot on the back. The journaling spot can be used as the gift tag. Just add candy or flowers inside and you've got yourself a cute homemade gift basket!

Ice Cream Bliss

I just couldn't resist that face! A very simple layout using more of the Moments to Remember April kit.

I Will Always Remember....

This is one of my favorite pictures of my boys! Just so content to sit and stare at bugs! Another layout using the Moments to Remember April kit!

Happiness is a new puppy!

I can't believe I haven't scrapped this photo of Jack! It was taken the day we brought him home. He's so tiny! Aghhhhh...... Again, all supplies were from Moments to Remember April kit.

Moments to Remember April Kit!

This past weekend I was hard at work scrappin' away with the April Moments to Remember kit! This kit was a lot of fun to work with. I love the color brown and this kit had lots of brown accents and flowers from Scribble Scrabble! Fun!!! I'll be posting pictures all week showing you my creations. If you want to see all of them right away--stop on over at the Moments to Remember gallery and check it out. I am the Guest Design Team member for the month---so excited!