Layout re-do

Recently I was sorting my scrapbooking layouts to file them away into their albums.  (I need a new system!)  I came across three in the bunch that I had to ditch!  Like, I am embarrassed by them.  Seriously!  Here is the original stack to be put away. (Minus 3!)

I reprinted two of the photos and created a new layout with product I just received from Paper Issues!

The woodgrain paper and the Thanksgiving theme, made this layout a perfect fit for Paper Issues Current Link Party - Woodn't You Know, with PinkFresh Studio.  

Here is a list of product used on this layout:

Crate Paper - Open Book by Maggie Holmes: Die cuts and Ephemera

Shimelle - Swanson Paper

Gossamer Blue - Get Happy - Wonderful Paper

Heidi Swapp - Color Shine gold

MME - enamels

Studio Calico - Flair

Gold Spray paint from Michael's

Amy Tangerine - Lucky Kraft Thickers

Thanks for Looking!

Oh, one more thing!   

We say a recipe on Pinterest that my boy and I just had to try with the leftover spaghetti.  It is awesome!  Just needs a little dipping sauce on the side!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!

Open Lap - mambi

When I was creating layouts and projects to submit to mambi (me & my BIG ideas) this is one that I designed.  Not sure why I haven't shared it, I think it got lost on the shuffle. I am wondering if this is the layout that got me a spot on the team!  Could it be 11 POCKETPAGES™ all on one layout?  Could it be the color combo?  Or, could it just plain be that SEXY dog, front and center with the big bat ears?  I am thinking that I know the answer!  I hope no one tells me the truth:o)

In case you were wondering, I did have to cut down the size of each card slightly to get them arranged on the layout the way I had envisioned it in my  head.  I used other POCKETPAGES™ and cut out designs that I wanted to back with foam for dimension.  I also used mambiSHAPES and stickers.  A little machine sewing, a few puffy hearts and sequins & enamels completed my page.  

WARNING:  if you are visiting my home, DO NOT expose your lap. 

Thank you for looking!

North Pole - The Rubber Cafe

Today I have this super simple card featured over at The Rubber Cafe's blog.  I tell you simple, I mean it!  It is white, with more white, with white!  It is clean, simple and snowy! Are you ready for that?

This stamp come from this months Creative Cafe Kit of the Month - Christmas Behind the Scenes. This is the add-on stamp.  Head to the blog to see how the other designers are using this favorite stamp.

Tata,

Story - Mini Album for Paper Issues

I am so very excited for my first blog posting over at Paper Issues today.  

For my first posting there, I thought I would create with all of my new goodies I ordered from Crate Paper - Open Book.  I ordered it ALL.  So when I got it, I had a hard time narrowing it down.  So, to be able to use most of it, or at least my faves, I decide to created this homemade mini album of several "car" photos (Since that is where we spend a ton of time!).  The papers serve as my base pages, cut down to 4x6.   

So if you have made it to the bottom, thank you!! Here is a little gift for you.  

Enjoy my scrappy peeps. (use code: Mary-Ann)