We've been in the 90s but...

...it's due to get much hotter in the next few days, so I went out this AM and trimmed Danny Boy (my silkie) as short as he would allow. He wouldn't let me at the tummy hair so I'll do that tonite. Can't blame him, it must get tiring to just sit and have your hair chopped!!

We've had 2 speed scraps in 2 days at Scrap Matters and I just wanted to show off my layouts!

The first one (yesterday)had the following instructions: 1. Choose 1 template that you LOVE. 2 any number of papers will do, but I want to see a paper border on 2 sides of your layout. 3. How about 3 (or more)photos tonight! If your template doesn’t have 3, be creative with it. 4. Choose an element and use it in 4 different spots on your layout. 5. Add 5 more of the same element and embellish to your hearts content. 6. Let’s see at least 6 lines of journaling (I don’t care how long the lines are). 7. Use an alpha for your title. It should have 7 or more characters (numbers, letters, punctuation, etc…).

And here's my layout...Cheese Fries:


The second speed scrap finished just a little while ago. The steps were: 1. Choose your pictures (at least 3) but don’t place them just yet. 2. Choose your papers. Again, let’s use at least 3. And wait just a little bit longer for placing them on your page. 3. A lot of the LOs I’ve been putting into my favorites lately have some blocking going on. So let’s see some of that today. Place your photos (and paper if you like) in some sort of blocking arrangement. 4. You can use whatever elements you want, as long as there is at least 1 flower and 1 leaf. 5. I’d also like to see some ricrac/string/ribbon/lace (any OR all of those). 6. Add your title and journal. At least one of those things (the title, the journaling, or both) should be on one of your blocks. 7. Date your LO using a date element you haven’t used before. Add your shadows and anything else you need to complete your LO.

And here is Cold Lunch:


I also just finished this one for The Saturday Special...working with mini photos. I like how it turned out! (all photos are clickable for credits)


Enjoy!! You gotta come join the fun at Scrap Matters!! It's a blast!

TTFN!

The last two weeks....

were not fun! I had a flare up of my psoriasis which turned into an infection! Yucko!! I'm on antibiotics and well on my way to healing and actually feel better than I have in months!

I get to visit little Jackson....he's such a cutie and 4 months old and I have yet to meet the little guy! Here's a layout I did of him using Juno Designs "Dessert" kit. Such a versatile kit!



Here's a layout of my older brother, Kevin, on his first birthday, also made with "Dessert":



Here's the kit and you can grab it here at Scrap Matters:



Also, don't forget the QP exchange for the month is using her "Sweet Summer Days" kit and you can still grab it for 30% off!!! (here at Scrap Matters)
Here's the kit.....beautiful!!!


And last, but not least, here's the layout I did for the QP:


So get the kit and join in the QP! You'll end up with enough to make a kewl scrapbook for summer!

Manic Mondays and Scrap Matters CT Call

How would you like to be able to create with some of the most awesome digi-scrapping kits available?? You gotta answer the call for Scrap Matters CT. Here's the banner-

Check it all out in the SM forums under CT calls.

Also, Scrap Matters is now having Manic Monday!! Check out the goodies each Monday!! Woot!!

Well, gotta go! But don't forget to act!! TTFN

Scrap Matters is having a birthday and you're invited!! Take a look at what's available!

So come on over and join the festivities!!!