Quiet lately...

I haven't blogged in a few days and I think it's because I'm antsy! My husband has finally left Kuwait after 6 1/2 long months and is now on his way back to our home in Turkey. I'm in the states (have been staying with my parents for 5 months now with the baby) waiting for him to get to Turkey, inprocess, and then catch a flight out here. I've been on pins and needles because we aren't sure yet what day he will finally get here. So, I suppose I just haven't really been in the mood to make anything.
Also, Luke and I will have to go back to Turkey after my husband has a chance to visit with family here, so I have to start packing up ALL my scrapbook supplies to send back home. And I did some SERIOUS shopping since I've been here so I'm sort of dreading that. I'll be sure to share some pictures of the crazy amount of boxes once it's all packed!
I did make a page last night and I really love it, I'll share that sometime soon!

Delovely!

I was shocked when I first saw this collection on Cosmo Cricket's blog. First, I didn't know they had something new in the works, and second, it's LOUD. I thought about it for a while and wasn't sure what the heck I was going to use it for but, it being Cosmo Cricket, I had to have it. Who'd rightfully pass up ANYTHING Cosmo Cricket? =)
So, I went to A's and grabbed it all up as fast as I could. I bought the collection kit, the chipboard, AND a 6x6 paper pad. And still, had no idea what I was going to use it for.
Then, last night, I pulled it all out and stared at it for a while. And I ended up with three super cute cards that I'm really happy with. And, just going through it all, I think I have a few page ideas in mind as well!


It was a lot of fun to play with such a bright color palette, especially since vintage is so in now and that's all you see everywhere.
Moral of the story is- Cosmo Cricket can do no wrong. =) So, if you're on the fence, GO FOR IT!

Project 12 April

First off, I just want to say, I'm impressed at myself. I've managed to keep up with Project 12 so far! WoohoO! I love using Becky Fleck's sketches and I tend to stick pretty close to them. This month, I used the Girl's Paperie On Holiday papers. They're adorable! Also, there's some Basic Grey Basics in there- I know I'm going to get a LOT of use out of them.


Here are a few close ups of the flowers I did for the page. I used some Papertrey Ink dies, a scalloped punch, and hand cut the leaves.


Thanks for looking!

When it rains...

I made this card with my aunt and uncle in mind. My uncle has been diagnosed with some medical problems recently, and, along with dealing with my great grandparents in failing health, it seems like everything seems to pile up.
I wanted to use a little brighter a color palette to brighten their spirits a little bit so I started with the blue and pink. I really like how clean and simple it turned out.
Supplies:
Cardstock- Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper- Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon
Stamps- Papertrey Ink
Ink- Stazon, Versamark
Markers- Copic
Other- Ribbon, White embossing powder

Lazy Sunday

I haven't made anything today but I'll share some things I've done over the weekend.
First up- a card to go with a matching thank you card set I'm giving to a friend getting married.


I really love that car stamp set from Papertrey Ink!
Supplies:
Cardstock- Papertrey Ink (Stamper's Select White, Rustic White)
Patterned Paper- American Crafts
Ink- Stampin Up! (Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery), Versamark (Champagne Dazzle), StazOn black
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Other: Ribbon, Pearls

Unfortunately, this next layout looks pretty washed out. I don't really have a spot in the house that gets direct sunlight so I took it outside and WOAH! it was too bright.
Anyway, this page is VERY simple. I usually feel uncomfortable with a lot of embellishments so I tend to shy away from them and most of the time, I'm glad I do. I like to let the pictures do most of the talking. My favorite part of this page is the symmetry.


There are a few touches that you probably can't see from this photo that I think really added a lot. First, I used a green copic to fill in the line around the blue of the page. It helps to unify the green dot and bring out the green in the pattern. Also, the cut circles are all dry embossed with an argyle type impression plate which also brings in the pattern from the background. Like I said, though, not a lot on this page but it works somehow.

Thanks a lot for looking, I'll be back tomorrow with a couple cute cards and some more layouts!

Graduation Cards

My brother-in-law and his wife are graduating from college this weekend so I whipped up some cards for them.I used Papertrey Ink's For the Graduate set and the coordinating mat stack 1 die for each of these. Love how they turned out!

Happy Mother's Day!

This is my first mother's day with my son (last year I was pregnant) and my hubs is in Kuwait so this will be just like any other day for me. Maybe I can have a do-over when Josh is back home. =)
Hopefully, at least, I can get some scrapping done.
NOTE TO SELF: Don't forget to do April's Project 12!

Hope everyone enjoys their day!