Legoland Florida - Elle's Studio

Yup, forgot to share this layout with you too.  

It is also from February.  I used the February Kit and Ad-ons from Elle's Studio.  

But, like I told ya already, most of the February release items are still available.

I used a cut file to create my rainbow and another file to create the clouds.  More colorful photos from Legoland that I absolutely love them!

So, I do have an affiliate link with Elle's Studio.  This gives me a small portion of the proceeds that go through me.  So, when you click on anything from this post that takes you over to Elle's, and make a purchase, I get a small reward! YAY.

Happy Easter - Elle's Studio

Hey there!

Still playing with the March Kit from Elle's Studio and it is fabulous.  

here is my second layouts from the kit.  Like I said before, I find it easy to do, since everything coordinates in the kit and all the ad-ons for the month match perfectly also.  

They also provide a set of Cut Files, Printables and Print and Cut 

Labels that match the kit each month.    

I focused on the Kit and the March ad-ons for this layout too.   

I LOVE the little acrylic bunnies.  I did not want the shiny side, so I flipped them and used the duller, cloudy side.  I also cut the title from the cut files offered for March.  

Man, my kid knows the rules.  Our house, our rules.  We say 'sit with the bunny', he sits with the bunny.  I just love that I captured him turning and talking to him.  He really is a good sport.  I guess we have done it for so long that he just goes right along with it.  

(He sat with him this year too.  3 years later!)

So, I do have an affiliate link with Elle's Studio.  This gives me a small portion of the proceeds that go through me.  So, when you click on anything from this post that takes you over to Elle's, make a purchase, I get a small reward! YAY.

Einstein - Elle's Studio

How could I even forget to share this Elle's Studio layouts from February with you??

OMG, All I can say is head over to Elle's Stdio, the kit is still available and many of the extra ad-ons too.  You will love the color combo and the acrylics!

So, I do have an affiliate link with Elle's Studio.  This gives me a small portion of the proceeds that go through me.  So, when you click on anything from this post that takes you over to Elle's, and make a purchase, I get a small reward! YAY.

To answer your questions....

YES my son is picking Einstein's nose!

YES Einstein's head is made of Legos!

Decorating Fun - Elle's Studio

Hey there!

I have been playing with the March Kit from Elle's Studio and it is fabulous.  

I have already created 2 layouts in just little time.  I find it easy to do, since everything coordinates in the kit and all the ad-ons for the month match perfectly also.  

They also provide a set of Cut Files, Printables and Print and Cut 

Labels that match the kit each month.    

I focused on the Kit and the March ad-ons for this layout.   I used a photo from when we were up in Maine and we decorated eggs at my Dad and Linda's and bought my mom too.  

I was surprised that my Dad actually participated!  Look how pretty and bright these eggs turned out!

Below is the cut file that I used for the Bunny and the Cloud.  I cut the bunny out of vellum too, to soften the pattern of the paper.  Oh, the 6x6 paper was too small, so I butt them together, and cut.  It did split into two pieces,  but this easily came together and the vellum makes that connection line disappear!

I did paint my eggs with colors that I had on hand.  I sanded the edges to soften the color and distress the edges.

So, I do have an affiliate link with Elle's Studio.  This gives me a small portion of the proceeds that go through me.  So, when you click on anything from this post that takes you over to Elle's, and make a purchase, I get a small reward! YAY.

Happy St. Patricks Day - Paper Issues

When ever a new paper collection comes out, a new holiday or season appears, Paper Issues produces  new cut files.  Best part is, they are ALL FREE.  ALL THE TIME.  

Go HERE to check them all out.  Download them all if you want.

If you place an order use code: Mary-Ann for 20% off.  

I was out of town for this event.  They tried.  They did not succeed in trapping the leprechaun.  Each time I have participated, I didn't catch the slippery sucker either.  But, it is worth documenting especially with this super cute collection from Doodlebug.  Paper Issues sells it, of course!

Adventure - Fancy Pants

Good morning!

It almost seems fitting to have a great big road sign for a road trip, right?  Well I found a FREE cut file from Paper Issues that works perfectly for the On Our Way Collection from Fancy Pants.  It is called Travel Signs.  

I started with the road map paper, cause its my fave!  I then cut out the cut file and layered my ephemera and photos.  Thats it.  With the large road sign, there was not room for much else.  

I wasn't sure where to place my journaling.  So I printed it really small across the white stripe on the cut file.  Perfect place for it and it does not interfere with the flow of the page.  

Thanks for stopping in today.  Get out those travel photos and get them scrapped!  

Splish Slash - Fancy Pants

Remember me saying that I was on a mission to document a fun summer day from last year?  

Well, I am working very hard at it. 

 I have got another layout with what I think is the "photo of the day!"

I used the wicked fun Poolside collection from Fancy Pants to document this photo.  

It has the perfect embellishment to accompany what I had in mind.  

I used a FREE cut file from Paper Issues called Spraying Water Background.

In the photo below, you can see the small shark fins.  I used a small punch and the sheet of paper from the 6x6 paper pad.  The details in the 6x6 are a much smaller scale, which was perfect for collection fins for this layout.

Dude, I Love Summer Life - Paper Issues

Paper Issues Pinspire Me Monday is here!  It's my fave.  

I created the mood board below to inspire the masses to create!  lol  Maybe you want to play along?  If you do, all the details are on the Paper Issues Blog today.  Go HERE.  

For my layout, I used Echo Park Summer Fun.  I also used two different FREE cut files to get my title.  These two guys bicker and fight overtime they are together.  Over what, you ask? I have no idea.  

Grab anything you need from the PI store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.  

Corny - Paper Issues

Did you know that ALL of Paper Issues cut files are FREE?

Yup, every single one.  

I used the cut file from the store that was created for the PI Spring Crop. It is called Magic Unicorn.  

The challenge is called Cut The Crop.  you can use any cut from the store or any printable that is there.  

For the paper, I used Bella Blvd Addison.  Also, available in the 

PI Store for 20% off with code: Mary-Ann.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland - Simple Stories

Hope you have your warm coats and boots out!  My projects today are going to transport you to a winter wonderland! Just briefly so I guarantee you will survive!

Have you seen the new Mistletoe Kisses from Simple Stories?  It is a perfect collection for documenting Christmas in a non-traditional color way or document fun in the snow, like I did with both of my layouts.  For my first project, the green polka dot paper was a little to bold for my snowy photos, so I white washed my trees with a little white paint.  This technique toned down the green and helped spotlight my photos.  Remember a while back when Simple Stories paired up with Just Nick?  Well, I ordered this Bare Tree  cut file.  I used it for a Halloween layout then, and now for a winter layout.   I did cut two different size trees.