From a Sketch!

The lovely weather of late has convinced me to be outdoors rather than scrapping, but I have managed to get a couple of layouts done in the past few days!  These I did using sketches from WeScrap - each week they have a great sketch on Sketchy Saturday! 

Check them out for some great inspiration - and PRIZES - I won this great kit for doing their August Challenges!



Happy Day everyone!

A "Wild" summer layout!

Well, my scraproom is really usable again so I have jumped into summer scrapping with both feet!  I popped into Scrapbook Parade this week and picked up some really cute paper from My Little Yellow Bicycle - their summer line called "Sweet Summertime".  Turns out it is absolutely perfect for my fave summer photo ( see my last post) and I had so much fun putting this layout out together with just a few buttons and a couple of coordinating embellies from this fantastic line!

Hopefully now I have got my scrappy mojo back and I can get busy scrapping some of the great times we had on our road trip this summer!

I would love to see some of your summer layouts - post a link with your comment so we can all check out your fabulous work!!

Happy Day Everyone!







Crazy Summer Fun! ( And my fave summer paper line!)

I am so enjoying our holiday this summer and the past few days I have managed to get the camera out at the lake for some fun photos of our lakeside adventures!  Here are a few of my faves:

I am hoping to get a hold of this Bo Bunny paper for layouts from the cabin!!!

What is YOUR fave paper line for summer photos???  Leave a comment and let me know!

Happy Day Everyone!

Check out the Upsy Daisy Blog Today!

PSSSSST - why not check out the Upsy Daisy Design Team Blog -  The Daisy Diaries  - today for a quick little challenge to get you scrapping off the page!!!

It is my day to post - and I thought a little notepad holder might be just the thing to inspire and challenge you!!!

Happy Day Everyone!!

Heritage Park Adventures

I love Heritage Park in Calgary, AB.  We haven't been there with the kids since they were little, so this year we decided to make the trip to on of my favourite places! 

It has changed a lot, but some things never change including my favourite house:

And of course the steam train!!!  Everyone loved riding on this beauty!

And what trip to the park would be complete with out a trip to the general store -

For an amazing array of CANDY!!

Lots of fun was had on the old fashioned ferris wheel:

I liked the fudge:

And the SS Moyie!

Couldn't resist this for a shot:

And at least one sign - with my very "un-smiley" kids!

Next stop -Naramata Centre!

Happy Day everyone!

A Little Bit of Summer Fun!

We have been having an amazing vacation this summer, so I thought I would share a few photos of what we have been up to!

For the first installment - a visit to the Calgary Zoo:

A new penguin friend:

These signs were all over - and I found them hilarious!!!

A couple of adorable joeys:

And a few family pics:

We had agreat time - stay tuned for more vacay photos and fun!!!

Happy Day, everyone!

Puttin' on the Glitz - Sneak Peek #3

There are so many great companies out there for all our scrappy needs and desires! One of the companies that I have gotten to know and love in the last year is Glitz Designs!

Check out these three beautiful new lines - just in time for CHA Summer 2011!

First we have Dance in Sunshine:

And Beautiful Dreamer:

And finally, my personal favourite, Vintage Blue:

I love the combo of yellow and blue - fabulously French Provincial!  And that toile paper is to die for!  I am hoping my LSS Scrapbook Parade will carry this something from Glitz ( guess which one I am rooting for!!)  Are you listening Carol??? :)

Happy Day everyone!

Sneak Peek #2 - Pink Paislee Mistables

Oh I am in love. . . .   Pink Paislee has become out with out with some amazing new products for use with all the cool mists and sprays now available!  As someone with a somewhat embarrassing number of mists that I don't use nearly enough - these products are heaven !  Take a peek:

These are just so delicious - I can't wait to see what else Pink Paislee has in store!!!  Stay tuned for more from all your faves!!!  And be sure to leave a comment on what you are waiting to see and from which company!!!

Happy day everyone!

It's CHA Sneak Peek Time Again!!

It is my favourite time of year ( well, after Christmas and Halloween!!) - CHA Summer Sneaks are back!

I have been a bad blogger lately, so this is just the motivation I need to keep my on the blogging straight and narrow!!

I want to start with at peek at the latest from Echo Park - this one is called Victoria Garden - and since I live in Victoria, BC - I had to start with this!  It is lovely blend of vintage colours and images reminiscent of Victorian gardens - how perfect!

The next line from Echo Park celebrates one of my favourite seasons (hint: - see above!):

Remember to keep checking back for more great sneaks from all your favourite manufacturers and some new ones, too!!

Happy Day, everyone!!

"Ad"ded Inspiration!

Have you ever used an advertisement as a jumping off point for a page?  I actually do not typically do this, so it was a great challenge for the Upsy Daisy Design team to use the ad below as the inspiration for our monthy design team submissions!

Here is the original ad:

And here is my layout - all about my first art journaling page!

It was great fun ( and a challenge) to use the advertisement and then come up with a layout!  I hope you will give this challenge a try the next time you find your mojo a little on the SLOW JO!!

Happy Day everyone!