Beautiful Day

Oh, what a gorgeous day it was today! Just beautiful. Went early to church this morning with my mom to help with our Cafe Connect (we make fresh baked goodies, coffee & tea) and serve it after the service. Everyone loves it.

Then we came home and had some lunch. Kids played outside for a little bit. Then we went to pick up Kailyn from a friend's house and Tim dropped me off at a local track so that I could run laps. I always feel so good afterwards (but often struggle when I'm working hard). Then back home for supper. Kids are out playing again and I'm sitting here doing a bit of work and thinking of our beautiful day that we were blessed with.

This past Thursday Kailyn had her track n field event! It was great but rather chilly for those of in the stands. Her 1st run was the 800m. I missed as I was dropping the boys off at school but Tim said that she did great and placed 8th. Not too bad at all!!

Then her next run was the 100m and she placed 1st in her heat! So proud of her. Throughout the rest of the day she ran the 200m (another 1st place), 400m (8th place) and relay (she ran the last stretch and managed to get her team into 3rd place). She was exhausted later that evening but she did such an awesome job. Her entire school did really well too.

Here's a few shots from that day.

Winning the 100m!!

Proudly showing off her 1st & 8th place ribbons.

Winning the 200m.

On the way across the track to run the 200m. It was a chilly day but we were all thankful that it didn't rain.

Running the 400m - a long race to have at the end of the day but she did great!

Have a great evening!

Day 2 - Happy Camper Release

Morning!

Well, it's Day 2 of the Happy Camper Release over at Imaginisce. Did you enjoy all the projects that you saw yesterday? There's even more today!


I'll share with you what I created. I LOVE this collection that I found it hard to stop! I could just keep scrapping and it's such a fun & versatile collection that you can make a play on several of the titles and it doesn't even have to be about camping!


Anyways, ... on to my projects.

"Take a Hike"

"Nature"

"Great Outdoors"

"Outdoor Fun"

"Nuts about YOU"

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Happy Camper collection: papers,die-cuts, chipboard, stickers; i-rock tool & Glam Rocks), Core'dinations cardstock, Fiskars punches, 3L (foam squares), Cuttlebug embossing folders, Cricut machine and various cartridges (Doodecharm, Mickey & Friends, Graphically Speaking, Birthday Bash

Thanks for stopping by! Now hop on over to the Imaginisce blog and leave a comment for your chance to win a Happy Camper sample package!

Day 1 - Happy Camper Release

Don't forget ... hop on over to the Imaginisce blog for Day 1 of the Happy Camper release. Lots of amazing projects to see, and of course, prizes to be won! So check it out!

We're off celebrating Victoria Day - hopefully going to a parade and enjoying the nice day!

Get ready ...

for another awesome release week over at the Imaginisce blog!!

Starting on Monday we'll be having a release party for the new Happy Camper collection. It's so much fun and just perfect for all those summer photos that you'll be taking this year.

Here's a peek at some of the things I've created. Remember it's just a peek as I'll be posting my projects on Tuesday.

And if you haven't noticed it yet there's another AMAZING new collection posted on the Imaginisce site ... and I admit I'm in love again!

Introducing .... Happy Harvest! Isn't it fabulous?! Look at the cute fox and owls in there and I love the swirls on the papers. Such warm, rich colors.

Ok, off to enjoy the day and the rest of the long weekend here. Have a great day!

Core & Teresa Collins blog swap!!

Core'dinations is having a blog swap with Teresa Collins. What gorgeous cardstock this collection is. If you haven't seen it yet CLICK HERE.

This week Core' will be sharing what some of the Design Team have created using this fabulous collection. And Teresa Collins blog will be sharing what their team created ... so make sure to check them out.

I was going to share one of my layouts that was on the blog yesterday but it was requested for publication. So I'll have to wait 'til a later date to share it.

But here's another layout that I did.

Supplies: Core'dinations, Teresa Collins (die-cuts), Prima Flowers, My Little Shoebox (alpha stickers), Fiskars border punch, Queen & Co. pearls

Roly Rosies Day 3 on Imaginisce

So it's Day 3 over at the Imaginisce blog and we're showing off the new Roly Rosies collection (both paper and fabric)! They are SO much fun.

You really have got to head on over to there because the Design Team has created some amazing projects!!!! AMAZING! And if you know Imaginisce then you know that there's always a great GIVEAWAY too!!!

So, after you finish reading my post (*smile*) then head on over there!

Here's some pictures of the projects that I created for today.

First off is this layout of my daughter and me.

I used the "text" fabric flowers ...

and the Warm Colors, Roly Rosies.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Roly Rosies (paper & fabric), Enchanted, Glam Rocks, pearl brad), Core'dinations cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & brown pen, Fiskars border punch

My next projects is a pin/brooch using the batch/pin combo from Imaginisce and these other Imaginisce products.

Not only can it be worn on a blouse but it can also be used as a hair accessory. Nice huh?

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Roly Rosies, pin/badge combo, i-bond)

That's it for now. So head on over there!

Last sketch, Core DT, and Imaginisce Roly Rosies!

Well, today was the day when Club Got Sketch posted the last sketch. I can't believe how quickly 8 weeks just went by!!! Wow!!

Thanks Valerie for 8 amazing sketches. I really enjoyed each & every one of them.

Here's my take on the last sketch. I really like how it turned out and it seems rather fitting seeing as yesterday we celebrated Mother's Day.

Supplies used: October Afternoon papers, Core'dinations cardstock, Jenni Bowlin black flowers, felt, i-top tool and large i-top daddies, Martha Steward butterfly punch, i-rock tool and black Glam Rocks, Spellbinders flower dies, EKSuccess punches, Fiskars punches, American Crafts Thickers, Divine Twine, Prima Flowers (yellow)

And in case you missed the BIG announcement ... the new Core'dinations Design Team was announced this past Saturday.

Here's the list of new Design Team Members.

Andrea Amu
April Derrick
Char Dobson
Leica Forrest
Lydia Jackson
Kim Jeffress
Brianne Nevill
Melissa Oliveira
Debbie Standard
Shaunte Wadley

Sarah Hodgkinson, DT Core’dinator

Ellen Sosnoski, Blog Core’dinator

Core Teachers:
Vicki Boutin
Cari Locken
Kimber McGray

Congratulations to everyone who tried out. I know that this was difficult for Core' to pick a new team because they had so many incredible submissions.

Before I finish here just wanted to remind you to hop on over to the Imaginisce blog as we're having a little release party for the new Roly Rosies and the projects that the Design Team have created are amazing. I'm always "wowed" by their creativity.

I'll be posting mine on Wednesday ... but until then ... here's a peek. ;)

Have a fabulous day!!

NSD, a card sketch & an Announcement!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day everyone!!!! Isn't it a great day??? I'm hoping to get some scrapping done on this fine rainy day.

If you're in need of inspiration today there are plenty of blogs and companies to check out for great challenges, etc.

In fact, if you're needing to make your mother a card for Sunday here's a great place to look. Got Sketch blog has some awesome ideas.

Valerie gave us a great card sketch and here's my take on it.

Supplies used: Core'dinations cardstock, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Making Memories (journal paper), Provo Craft flower stickers, BoBunny rub-ons, Fiskars border punch

Did you see it?? I know you've been waiting & waiting!

The Core Design Team announcement has been made!!! Check here for more details.

But here's the list as well.

Andrea Amu
April Derrick
Char Dobson
Leica Forrest
Lydia Jackson
Kim Jeffress
Brianne Nevill
Melissa Oliveira
Debbie Standard
Shaunte Wadley

Sarah Hodgkinson, DT Core’dinator

Ellen Sosnoski, Blog Core’dinator

Core Teachers:
Vicki Boutin
Cari Locken
Kimber McGray

Have a fabulous day!!!

It's Friday!!!

I Love Fridays!! (plus it was a great day yesterday as I got a few emails requesting some projects for publication! Always love those emails!)

Have a few things to share as I haven't posted much this week - been busy.

Here's a layout from Club Got Sketch that was posted this past Monday. It was a double page sketch but I made mine into a one pager.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Cardtsock Imaginisce patterned paper and stickers, Divine Twine, Cuttlebug embossing folder, punches (EK Success & Fiskars), alpha stickers (Scenic Route), 3L (foam squares)

We've got one more sketch to go and it will be on Monday. Wow! 8 weeks just flew by! Thanks Valerie for so many amazing sketches. I had so much fun creating my layouts.

Here's a card I made a little while back.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fiskars stamp (Sentiment) & punches (oval, scallop oval, swirl, corner border), 3L (foam squares)

I used the scallop oval punch to make the petals of the flower. The oval I punched out of dark brown cardstock and embosssed then lightly sanded the embossed image. I hand stitched the flower stem and added leaves using the swirl punch. I stamped the sentiment with a Fiskars stamp.

AND FOR THOSE OF YOU ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE CORE'DINATIONS DT ANNOUNCEMENT ... stay tuned as it will be made on National Scrapbooking Day - this Saturday May 7th!!! I CAN'T WAIT to see who makes the new team!!!!

Imaginisce monthly challenge & Giveaway!

I can't believe that April has passed by us already!! My kids will be done school soon! Where has the time gone by?

Well, a new month always bring new challenges. And Imaginisce has a new one for you yet again.

I had read many comments lately and heard many people asking for masculine/boy themed ideas. So Michelle & I came up with this month's challenge and we hope that you enjoy it.

Create a masculine theme layout/card/project and use one of the Snag 'Em stamps on your project. I know many people forget about those darling little stamps that come with each collection so we wanted to challenge you to use those.

Here's my layout that I created.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (To Love & Cherish papers, Garden Party papers stamp (Splash Dance collection), i-rocks, ribbon from Garden Party), Core'dinations cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, 3L (foam squares), Fiskars border punch,

Cuttlebug & Cuttlebug embossing folder

I used the anchor stamp from the Splash Dance collection. I stamped the image on cardstock with Versamark and then embossed the image with white embossing powder. I colored in the heart shape with a red marker.

I also used one of the frame design stamps from Garden Party to write the date in. I added some Glam Rocks here & there on my layout.

The large anchor I hand drew and cut out myself.

You'll also notice that I didn't use the typical "boyish" papers on my layout. I actually used papers from a wedding collection - To Love & Cherish. I also mixed in a strip of patterned paper from Garden Party for added color.

Make sure to stop by the Imaginisce blog to check out what the Design Team has created. Plus there's always a prize for leaving a comment on the blog today and another one for doing the challenge!