Le Cirque 12x12 Layout

I had a really fun time putting this layout together. I found some photo's of my kids from last October and it captures the both of them in one of their natural and goofy moments. It was during my brother-in-law's wedding rehearsal. Brooklyn was a Flower Girl and Elijah was the Ring Bearer. They wore a serious face when walking down the aisle, so not to disappoint, but behind the alter doors, this is what I caught them doing. Being silly and goofy. They so love each other and I hope they continue to be close siblings when they are grown.

Layout Supplies: Graphic 45's Le Cirque paper line

Lace www.thepiecebypiece.etsy.com

Metal Embellishments Discountinued line from Michaels

Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Vintage Photo)

ENJOY!

"Crafty Sisterhood"

I made these Tag Cards for a special lady, Bona! Bona was definitely one of the first 10 people I subscribed to when I first discovered mini scrapbook albums. She has not only inspired me, but she is so supportive of all the women who join her in her creative journey.

I've always wanted to join her swaps and her kit club from back in the days, but the timing was never right for me. I ran a Childcare in my home as well as trying to expand my second business online. Not to mention my two young children Brooklyn (7) and Elijah (5) who keep me busy on my down time (what down time?).

Now I have the opportunity to move forward with my creative expression and to continue to expand my online store and guess what? I sent Bona a message for support and she was so willing and happy to help me! I will never forget this Bona! You are the best. Thank you for coming back to Youtube!

Valentines Day Card for Hubby.

Valentine Card for my daughter's Teacher (Better late than never)

Hi there ya'll! Happy belated Valentines Day! My Comcast was down on Monday and was sad that I didn't get to share these cards with you all then. Oh well.... better late than never! Hope you likes!

Romance is In the Air Kit

Here is what I came up with using this KIT. There are still lots of materials left over too for another project! Hope you like it!

The Kit can be purchased at www.thepiecebypiece.etsy.com

Shopping Bag Mini Album

Another way to re-use those shopping bags!

It's so hard to do anything with long Nails.

Designer paper is from DCWV from their Ciao Bella line. Flowers from Prima Marketing.




So it's been a fast 2011 so far. I am trying to get this Valentine Mini going and then, more boxes to fill because we are moving at then end of the month. Everything is out of drawers and on top of tables or on the floor. My husband took on one of my hidden junk drawers (there are a lot of those in this house) and I pretended not to notice and closed my eyes. I tried my hardest not to look at what he was putting in the trash... besides, I really don't remember what was in that drawer in the first place.

Tomorrow the Valentines mini should be posted by tomorrow and the youtube video will be up by the end of the week.... and yes, it took me a while to type this up! LOL

HAPPY 2011 Everyone!

Wow, time flies when you are over 30 years old I guess. I lose count now when people ask me how old I am.... I'm sure I'm not the only one. On the bright side, I still get carded! hehehe

Anywho, I started the year with a cold (sniff, sniff). That isn't a bad thing though... I love everything else that's happened so far in 2011. I got to spend the entire weekend with my family and my old and dearest friends. Not a bad way to start the year!

I have some projects coming up this January and I am really excited to share them with you. Here is a Wedding Card I made for my Brother-in-law for their wedding in October. It was extra embellished because I wanted it to have all of my drama into it. I still love making acetate greeting cards. They have that unique touch to it and I love it. Also, it was ok to make it extra bulky because I knew it wasn't going to be mailed out, so I wasn't too worried about it. When I put it in the envelope, it barely closed. (LOL). That's how it is when you try and think outside the box... or in this case.... outside the envelope! hehehe

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Just a few more days left and still more shopping to do! I was swamped with the closing of my Childcare and Craft Fairs, that I decided to do all my shopping this week. I hope that there are still some good finds out there!

Anywho, I thought I would share this Mini Scrapbook Album with you all. I made a few of these for craft fairs and decided to keep one for myself. My also gave one to a fellow friend who's birthday is on Christmas Eve, Jacky. She has been with me through my scrappy journey this year and I really do enjoy sharing with her all of my ideas and dreams. She is definitely a wonderful crafty friend. I hope she likes her Mini Album and her prima goodies for her birthday!

Here are photo's of my Christmas mini Albums. I used Shipping envelopes to make the pages with pockets.

Enjoy!

Cards Galore!

Happy Holidays!
Sympathy Card Designs.... these cards are being reviewed by a Local Hospital. I hope that they like them. Wish me luck!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

I created these cards for a Christmas Card Swap that I hosted in the "Milpitas Scrapbooking Group." I used DCWV's, "La Creme matstack." This card has 2 layers including the card. I used a golden trim and added the green velvet ribbon on top of the trim. I then added the Prima Christmas flower and leaf. I added the pearl center to give it a more elegant look. I printed "Happy Holidays," on my computer and punched it out and added dimensional glue to make it pop. The image of the snowman and the little boy was from the Graphic 45's, Christmas line from last year. Hope that the ladies liked my card as I love theirs! It was a fun swap with great ladies to boot!
These cards were a special order and was made with DCWV's, "The Homemade Christmas Stack." This card has 3 layers total including the card itself. I adhered green velvet ribbong and attached a 3D sticker to it. I also added some tear drop bling on the ribbon. I printed the "Merry Christmas" wording on my printer and distressed the edges with the Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Very simple and fun to make! The customer was wonderful to work with and was so pleased with the results! Thank you so much for allowing me to do this for you!

Halloween Paper Bag Album

Enjoy and hope you like it! If you want to see more of this album, just go to my Youtube Channel: Thepiecebypiece