The things my Pa taught me....

Happy Father's Day to the best "Pa" a girl could ever have.

Things my Pa taught me.....

• My love of football, most importantly how to throw a perfect spiral.  (Something that my sister never figured out, she still throws like a girl!)
• How to change a tire (No daughter of his should be without simple auto mechanic techniques. (Don't think Bec figured that out either!) I could also tune the points in a Honda Accord but I don't think that cars nowadays have those.)
• That taking a short nap during the Evening News is a must. (not that I ever get that one accomplished)
• That cooked carrots are HORRIBLE.
• That camping was actually a really fun time.  Even though as teenage girls, we thought it was the worst thing EVER!
• How to gut a fish.  Which came in handy when filleting and freezing over 500 lbs of halibut that one summer in Ketchikan.
• How to woodwork.  (Most of the electric tools in our garage are MINE!)
• That family is the most important thing. 

I am so lucky that my children have my dad as his Papa.  They are so lucky as am I.   Happy Father's Day Dad.  I love you.  Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.

Dad with Bec, Missy (the doxie) and me when we were little.  Circa 1969 ish?

Bec, Dad and I at the Seahawks/49ers game.  Christmas Eve 2011

May Hip 2B Square Hip Kit Sketch Challenge layout and card.

 SKETCH - LAYOUT

This months sketch was by October Afternoon.  I really liked this sketch.  It is always fun to work off of sketches, it takes a lot of thinking out of making a layout.  I decided that instead of using three little pictures to use one large pic.  Since I had two similar sized pics of each kiddo (4x7 1/2), I made a layout for both.  Each month, the kits that Kimberly puts together have such a range of colors and textures.  With this one kit, I was able to make a masculine and feminine layout that are the same but completely different.  I love that the kits are so versatile.

BEAUTY BLOOMS FROM WITHIN

This is the femine version.  I used the flower die cuts and the floral patterned papers.  I splatted some Mister Huey mist and backed the banners in white card stock. 

GROWING UP TOO FAST

This is the masculine version.  I used the chevron and bright colored patterned papers.  I backed the banners with the charcoal paper.  I was fortunate that the die cut stickers from Dear Lizzy had a whole bunch of 7's, they fit perfectly for this layout as my son is 7 right now.  

SKETCH - CARD

My card isn't exactly like the sketch, (not even close), but a sketch is there for inspiration and sometimes the inspiration and the finished projects aren't the same.  When I had first envisioned it, the hexagons would overlap each other some popped up and some not, however when I was done, it was very linear.  I think it turned out really cute.  Don't be afraid to use a sketch, you may never know which direction it will go.



Guest Designer for We R Memory Keepers

I was so thrilled and honored to be asked by We R Memory Keepers to be a Guest Designer for May.  I posted a layout on their Facebook page that I had done with one of their new Lucky 8 Punches, and through that, I have this incredible opportunity to design for them.

We R Memory Keepers sent me some products from their Anthologie line.  The papers are filled with beautiful aquas, reds, yellows and browns. 

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

For this layout, I used the Floral Burst Lucky 8 punch.  I can't tell you how much I love these new punches.  They are awesome.  I cut a bracket out of the Damask paper.  Included in my product was a wonderful Anthologie stamp set with a Dragonfly.  I stamped the image onto the Phraseology paper and hand cut them out and adhered them with pop dots.  The Everyday Moments paper was great.  I was able to cut out all of the little journaling blocks and use the titles for my layouts.  I also hand cut with a craft knife along a leaf and flower of the Medley paper.  I tucked the edge of the Damask bracket paper and the edge of the photo under the flowers and leaf.  I used the frame of the Life Quote Embossed Die cut for one of my photos.  I really like the trend of paint splatters right now, so I added a few random drops of a color mist in matching colors.  

REMEMBER/KINDRED SPIRITS 

For this layout, I used the Retro scallop Lucky 8 punch.  I chose to use only half of a paper and added a title block from the Everyday Moments paper.  I added some paint splats and machine stitching along with the Kindred Spirits Embossed Die.  I had some We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Fancy Floss in my stash and tied some Lemonade floss around the layout.  With all of the little scraps that I had left over, I punched out a bunch of flowers and scalloped circle shapes and layered them and finished them off with the Anthologie Printed fabric buttons. 

CARDS

When I am done making layouts, I like to use the leftover scraps to make cards.  The Everyday Moments paper had these great little sayings that were perfect for the card. 

For this card, I used the Thanks saying, a journaling block, a stamped dragonfly and the Retro Scallop Lucky 8 punch.  I like that you can cut them down and use just part of them for a really cool effect.  I also used the filigree stamp from the Dragonfly stamp set on the corners of the card.

The second card, I used the Thank you for all that you are saying, a stamped dragonfly, the filigree stamp in the corner and the Floral Burst Lucky 8 punch.

I hope you enjoyed the layouts and cards that I made with the new We R Memory Keepers Anthologie Line.  I loved being asked to Guest Design for them.  Happy Scrapping!

Scrapbook.com

I finally took the time to build a gallery on scrapbook.com.  I don't know why I didn't do it sooner.  It is super easy to upload your layouts.

Here is the link to my gallery:

http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=725463

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Scrapping

My AWESOME Scrappy find at the garage sales this weekend

I LOVE garage sales and thanks to Pinterest I love them even more.  The best thing is when you find a scrapping deal at a garage sale which doesn't happen very often.  I got 7 punches that would retail for $120 for only $27.  How awesome is that?

My awesome buy on Punches!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

I also got this cute little half moon table at a flea market in Hobart for $20.  I was going to paint it a cool color like they do on Pinterest, but it has beautiful wood so I am going to see if my Dad can refinish it for me.  I have another little half moon table that I bought a couple of garage sales ago that I am going to paint a funky color now. 

April Hip Kit Layouts and Cards

PICTURE PERFECT

SNAGGLETOOTH AND BEDHEAD

 

 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

TOOTHLESS IN SEATTLE

CARDS, CARDS AND MORE CARDS

 



May Hip Kit is Here!

Kimberly just dropped off my May Hip Kit and it is wonderful.  I can't wait to start playing with it.  There are these really cool Mister Huey Masks and two Mists.  I have never used a mask, but am excited to try it out.  I love trying new techniques.  Here is a quick snap of all that is in the kit.