Here comes Peter Cottontail!

It is just the beginning of Lent but spring is in the air so I thought I would get ahead and make a layout for photos of our annual egg hunt!  Even though my kids are Tweens and teens, they still love a hunt for chocolate eggs on Easter morning!!

 

 

This layout uses Lollydoodle paper and the Happy Easter  B1423 stamp set!

There is space for one 4x4 and two 2x2 photos, and you could add more!

I love the bright colours and the sweet bunny, and the white daisy ink has become a favourite to use on layouts!

What are your Easter traditions?  Do you scrap your traditions?  As my kids get older I am trying to make an effort to make some pages before those special family events become less important!!  I would love to hear about YOUR Spring traditions!

Happy Day everyone!

Jacquelin

More Card challenges

I am on a roll with card making this week and have a couple of new challenge cards to post.

The first is for the Atlantic Hearts challenge:

I used the Hello Blooms set for the flowers and paper from the Lollydoodle paperback. The colours used are Lagoon, Cotton Candy, Buttercup and Sorbet.

The second one is for Mojo Monday:

For this I used the Laughing Lola paperpack along with my Cricut for the die cuts!

I hope you have a chance to try a challenge or two!  There are so many  to choose from and they are a great way to get you using your stash and perhaps trying some new products or techniques!

Happy Day Everyone!!

Jacquelin 

Color Dare and a layout all about me!!

I am camera shy.  I admit it.  I HATE having a picture taken - I never like it and am always hyper critical.  It's a problem, and I admit it.  And I am trying to change.  My IPhone has helped a bit - I take the occasional selfie now - not obsessed, but it is pretty easy to snap a quick photo on the phone - and just as easy to delete if I don't like it!

I decided to use one of my selfies from New Year's Eve ( no - no THAT kind of selfie - I was very well behaved!!) to make a layout about (insert gasp here) myself!  I also wanted to participate in  a colour dare challenge from Color My Heart, so that made my paper choice pretty simple.

The challenge this week was to use colours from the Skylark Collection.  I am in LOVE with these papers and I also just recently got the Picture My Life pack, which has a whole lotta great pocket scrapping cards in 3 x 4 and 4 x 6 sizes.  I combined the card with the paper pack and Voila - a very quick and easy layout - all about me!!

Super quick, and I can feel good about actually having myself in my scrapbooks.  And my kids will be happy because they always ask why I am not in our family scrapbooks, and use my reluctance to have a photo taken to dodge me when I try to take a photo of them!  Now I can get some pics and they won't be able to refuse!!  I like it.  

When was the last time you scrapped yourself????  It is probably past time that you did!  I would love to see your work, so post a link in the comments so you can share your layouts all about you!!

Happy Day everyone!

Jacquelin

Card challenges

I never used to be much of a card maker, but I have been inspired to get busy by participating in some challenges this week.  Usually I make cards when I need one, but I have been trying to build up my collection of cards on hand - it is great to have something handmade when I need one!

The first is for the Mojo Monday Challenge #334.  First the sketch:

And now the card, which I made at 3.5 x 5.5 inches, using paper from Balloon Ride and Ariana:

I love how easy it is to make paper flowers with my Cricut!

Next up is the Atlantic Hearts Challenge sketch:

And my take on the sketch, again using Balloon Ride and Ariana:

Challenges and Sketches are a great way to inspire you to get crafty - especially if your mojo is on vacation!  I would love to see what you can come up with!!  Give it a try!

Happy Day everyone!

Jacquelin

My boys

The older my kids get, the harder it is to get them to pose for photos.  They used to be so cooperative ( and easily manipulated!)  and easy to convince ( or bribe - it is all a matter of perspective!!)  So I have to say I was so thrilled to get this photo of Ben and Josh last fall.  We went for a walk to one of my favourite places, Goldstream Park, to see the fall salmon run, and I managed to catch this natural "bro" photo!

I used the ProPlayer paper pack - I bought it thinking I would use it for my crazy gamers, but it worked just as well for this photo.  I also used the Sightseer and Reel Life stamp sets for some of the details!

I also used my Artbooking Cricut Cartridge for the camera and arrow die cuts.  The letter are from an ancient pack of Basic Grey chipboard that I have had for a while!  Call it Throwback Sunday!!

I also used the new chevron embossing folder - I love that it has a slit that makes it easy to emboss a long strip of paper for 12 x 12 layouts!

Now I just need to get a great photo of my girls together and I am all set!!

Happy Day everyone!
Jacquelin

Pet pages. . .

I never thought I would be one of those scrappers who scraps their pets.  After all, I have four kids, so that should provide me with enough photos to scrap for the next 50 years!  But the kids are less cooperative as teenagers than they were when they are young - shy of the camera, and mostly annoyed at being harassed by mamarazzi!

So, when we welcomed two rescue kittens into our family ( and hearts!) in October, they became a new photo obsession, and the naturally scrapbook pages will follow!

Here is my first, of our sweet girl Dallas:

The 3 D flowers, leaves and other embellishments were made quickly and easily with 

 the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!

I know there will be more to come! Our other kitty, Sophie, is looking a little jealous, so I better get working on a page for her!

Embossing Folders Video Tutorial

Today I have a quick little card for the Mojo Monday Challenge 331!  A little sparkle, a little bling and a great quatrefoil embossing folder - my sister has a birthday on Sunday!!

All supplies are from Close to My Heart - Ivy Lane Cardmaking Workshop on the Go.

And please check out a great new video that will help you get the most out of your embossing folders - I know I don't use mine often enough!!  

Happy Day!

Jacquelin