Sunday, November 22, 2009

Weekend Before the Storm

Nothing much to tell, 
Right now I love Beyonce's Sweet Dreams
and I hate upstairs neighbors that vacuum literally everyday. 



Ok, here are some more layouts...








Happy Almost Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Another Day Another Layout

I have been really really motivated to get as many 
layouts done as possible before my father comes with his
new camera so I can photo all of them... having a more complete 'gallery'. 
One that I am proud to show off and happy with the quality of photos. 


But, I thought that I would still update my blog, as I have 
mentioned in my last post. 
So here is another layout. :) 


Feeling super super productive!









Ok, so I'll probably post a few more before 
the new gallery comes together...
and I'll be sure to let you in on the 
unveiling! 





Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Busy Bee

Wow, times sure are getting busy, huh!
I am trying out for several more design teams... ha... we'll see!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and
I'll be having 12 people in my modest apartment
celebrating with me. Yikes!
My parents are coming to stay for the week... 
literally could not do it without them!
And, my Dad is bringing his amazing camera, so he and I 
can re-do my gallery! And, hopefully it will spark an idea 
for him to get me one for Christmas, hint hint!

I thought that I might wait to show what I have been doing until
I took really nice pictures of it with my Dad's camera, 
and then I though, wait! My legions of fans will want to hear from me 
sooner! LOL! 

So, without further adieu...



Most of the supplies used here is Pink Paislee, love it! 




Everything is better monochromatic, yes? With my Dad's camera... this layout
is going to be so awesome! The beauty just doesn't come across here like 
it needed to. 

Again, mostly inspired by Pink Paislee products.




Hint
of the day:

I want to challenge all of you to dive deep into 
your stashes and pull out the one 
thing that totally leaves you stumped. 
Take that one item and force yourself to make a 
layout around it. For example, I had one of the cutest little 
chipboard swirls left out of a pack of 4... 
what the heck was I going to do with one swirl.
HA! 
Well, I happened to have kept the chipboard that the 
swirls popped out of. So, I had kept the negative...
You know, like when you peal off a sticker and 
you still have the sheet. 
So, I proceeded to use it like a stencil and painted the swirls 
onto my layout, as well as, cutting some out of 
the paper I wanted to use. 

Genius, I know. 

So, go on... grab that thing you don't know what to do with
or the thing you have one left of... imagine the possibilities!
Isn't that why we do  this whole bit, to be 
dare I say

Creative!




Thursday, November 12, 2009

MME Challenging Me

Challenging!
One of my favorite paper companies was hosting 
a challenge for November. So, I though
I might give it a go... Did I mention
that the winner gets 3 complete lines of paper 
from the company!!!! Wowie!
Thats motivation enough for me ;) 
So they gave me a sketch...


Sketch Provided:


My take on the inspiration: 




Yeah, and I am also working on the whole picture taking 
for my layouts... gosh, my picture never 
ever ever ever gives my layout justice. Argggg!!! 
Perhaps, Mom and Dad might purchase their lovely daughter a 
new camera for Christmas... I've been so good 
this year!


Picture try #2... I don't know if I like the one above
better... or these two... hmmm, well if I get chosen (haha) 
at least I gave them some options:)








Thursday, November 5, 2009

Busy Busy Busy!

So, no layouts today...
I have some really cute new layouts I can't unveil b/c 
I am trying out for some design teams... 
wish me luck!
But come back soon and I'll 
have some stuff I can 
put on here!




However, 
here is what I have been up to..


Fan-freakin-tastic Weddings!





Disneyland with BFF





New cooking experiences... 
All of which have been really delicious! 
And a sneak peak of my new table:)






Last, But Certainly,  Not Least




HINT
of the day:




Ok, so I am always looking for unique
ways to use up some of my
'old' crafting supplies...

So, recently I purchased salon quality
base coat and top coat nail polish.
About $18 for both... and
Boy o boy do they ever work!

I finally could paint my nails and have
them last the same amount of time as if I went and got them done.
Except, I couldn't do the fun little designs
or the little jewels... until ...
I remembered being in a  card class with THE Melissa Frances
and she was mentioning that their rub ons were
the same quality as car decals.
So, I thought if it can go on a car and stay...
It could probably go on my nails!

Boy, did it ever! It was easy easy to put on
and I added a little jewel... and
poof, one cute pedicure!