Blog Hop Tour Part 2 :)

So sorry this is later than I wanted it to be. Really didn't expect the post vacation exhaustion, lol. I need a vaca from my vaca. Then add the start of school was today ughhh!

 

So from my last post you know that the very talented Melissa Mann tagged me for this post. Thanks so much Melissa :) A huge compliment coming from you!

 

So here goes:

 

1. What am I working on right now?

 

As of now I'm still working on my ongoing Atlantis vacation mini. A few months ago I decided it was time to start this... We went in 2005! I fell in love with the 4x4 albums by WRMK & chose one for this album.

 

2. How long does it take me to create a project?

 

Well if it's a mini... A long long time ;) Creating a traditional layout varies but most times after I gather my supplies I can get one done in an hour.

 

3. What are my favorite things to create with at the moment?

 

Ephemera packs, enamel dots & I don't think I can call a layout complete without a few mist droplets.

 

4. How does my writing/creating process work?

 

As I mentioned earlier that I gather my supplies first. Normally I gather my supplies the night before while watching TV or a movie with one of my kids. I enjoy this part of the process just as much as the actual creating. It also gives me time to think of what I'd like to make. Lots of times the product dictates my layout & I choose the photo later.

 

5. How do I become inspired and stay inspired?

 

Honestly it hasn't changed much since I started scrapping which is around 15 years ago. I almost always find my inspiration from others online. It doesn't even have to be a layout or project, it can simply come from a conversation with another scrapper. Other times I am inspired is by going through the products I have...old & new.

 

6. What is my signature style?

I don't think I have a signature style. I love trying new trends and fads. I feel like it just keeps things fun!

 

Now in turn, I nominate Michelle Wedertz :)

I have really been loving her style. It's the perfect balance between embellishing & simplicity. Michelle's style is also artsy & fun. I really love perusing her gallery.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend!

 

A Fun Blog Hop

Last week I was tagged by the talented Melissa Mann to participate in a fun blog hop that's been going around. At the moment I'm away on vacation & working on my tan, spending time with the family & reading The Judas Strain by James Rollins.

 

So I decided to do my full post tomorrow when I'm home & near all my scrappy goodness!

I'll be tagging the very talented Michelle Wedertz!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the full post along with all my answers.

 

So EXCITED!!

Today I'm up on the American Crafts Blog as a guest designer!!! Can not even begin to tell you how excited I was to get that email!!! Please head over to the blog & check out my post :)

Here' s a few sneaks :)

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today & sharing my excitement :)

 

 

2 Cards!!

Hi guys, today I'm sharing two cards I made using the LF Scripty Hello die from the Come on Get Crafty Shop.

 

 

 

Hope everyone is having a fantabulous weekend!

 

 

COGC Saturday Sketch

Today I'm sharing a layout made for Come on Get Crafty's Saturday sketch. Head on over to the blog & play along with us for your chance to win a $5 gift certificate to the shop.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

 

Play Ball - Layout

I can not even begin to tell you how much joy it brings Tony & I watching this boy play ball!

Used this months Studio Calico Penny Arcade kit & add-ons along with some Freckled Fawn & Heidi Swapp.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by & Happy Friday!!!

 

 

Baby Girl (Sophia)

Oh how I miss these days!

 

 

 

 

 

Hope everyone is having a fab week!

 

Sharing Some Recent Layouts

Hi everyone, I thought I'd share some layouts that I haven't blogged today. Some were just for fun and some were made for the Come On Get Crafty blog.

Thanks for stopping by... Hope the start of your week is a good one!

 

Let Love Win

These words couldn't ring any truer for Tony & I & the love we have for each other!

Always let love win! Xoxo

 

Studio Calico Sunday Sketch

I can not even tell you how I excited I was when I received the email asking to participate in this weeks Sunday Sketch over on the Studio Calico blog. You can see the post here:

http://www.studiocalico.com/blog/2014/2/16/sunday-sketch-i-jennifer

I was totally honored and had a lot of fun creating my layouts!

Love From Above

 

 

 

The Del - Worth the Wait

 

 

 

Thanks so much for looking!

 

Sweet Girl

Hi guys, I'm over on the Come on Get Crafty blog today sharing how I created this faux painted script title using water color pencils. You can check it here.... COGC Why Didn't I Think of That blog post

 

 

 

Thanks so very much for stopping by! And if you are in all this snow please stay safe and warm and hope you can scrap the snowy days away!

 

Oh Deer

These 3 lovely deer are only some of the deer that Grandpa Joe likes to feed up at their house in PA. They are his friends :) it was kind of amazing to see them so close up.

Used SC Copper Mountain kit.

Hope you all gave a fabulous new week!

 

 

You Are So Very Loved

Sharing a layout made for Come On Get Crafty's Everyday. Life. Documented series. I used PL cards to make a traditional page. But as you can see, you can definitely use the embellished cards into your pocket page protectors.

It was very easy to add several photos by using the cards in a grid design. I added a vellum background I cut with my cameo. It helped to ground the photos and add visual interest.

I love these photos of Tony & I but if you look closely at our faces you can see that it was 90 something degrees and 100% humidity! Holy cow it was so darn hot! Although well worth it because the pictures we took in this location are some of my favorite of the day.