Scraper {Lilac #2}

Another layout from our vacation.  We are desert dwellers and our kids have not seen an ice scraper before.  So when they found one in our rental car we had to explain what it was.  Too funny!!

The layout is based on Lilac #2 sketch for scrapbooksteals.com - I did rotate the sketch in order to get the photos scrapped that I really wanted to work on.  Interestingly, after we explained how the scraper worked, we had a really nice hail storm (followed by a tornado).  Crazy weather in Denver!

It's A Boy Thing!

At Practical Scrappers, we are celebrating Independence Day with a smattering of Red, White & Blue projects.  When I think of summer, I think of baseball,  grilling, and birthdays!  We have several boys who have summer birthdays and I cannot think of a boy who doesn't like baseball.  This card is the perfect one to celebrate both summer and a boy's birthday.

To create the background, I used a bubble mask from Studio Calico and inked it with Mr. Huey's Mist. the sentiment is from Bo Bunny's Block Party and makes this card just pop with color.  And, Of course, I had to put some Twine into the project (i love twine)

I hope that you find inspiration with this card and get outside to grill up some hotdogs or hamburgers.  But before you head outside, why not create a couple of cards or projects?

Have a Scrappy Happy Day!

Celebrate 12!

While we were busy planning my girl's birthday - she came up with some really cool ideas including her cake.  She wanted to have a strawberry cream-filled cake.  She helped to search the internet for the right recipe and then decided to make.it.herself!

She's such a happy kiddo and I love her with all of my heart!

Today's sketch is from Practical Scrappers

Materials used:  StampinUp, My Mind's Eye, Bo Bunny, We R Memory Keepers, 

Its a Boy Thing!

Challenge #32 - Color Palette Challenge for the Paper Girls Challenge Blog using the following colors as inspiration:  

The paper includes navy, coral, and cream with touches of yellow, pink, and green.  

And here's my card!

I finally used my mists and a bubble mask for the background on kraft paper.  

The sentiment is from Bo Bunny's Block Party.

Go Navy! with {Practical Scrappers}

Happy Memorial Day to you and your families.  This is for my niece who has been in the Navy for the past five years - she's planning on making this her career.  I'm very proud of her as are her parents and brothers.  She's been to many different countries and seems to really love what she does.  

My father was also in the Navy while my father-in-law was in the Army during the Korean War.

Be safe everyone!

Here's the sketch that I used which is from S.W.A.T:

Materials used:  Bo Bunny's Block Party which I've had for three years and never once touched it.  I really have been saving it for something special - and I feel that my niece is very special!!