SC90 - Bridal Shower

Happy Thursday!  It's been a long, long time since I've joined the fun over at Stampin' Celebration!  We moved last month but we are finally getting settled.  As a matter of fact, my hubby is installing the cabinets in my craft room as I type this!  Oh, how I've missed it!  It's been almost 10 weeks since it's been in boxes… so sad!  But, I was able to use the inspiration photos to create a layout in MDS!

Here is the inspiration piece from Stampin' Celebration:

I used the wood, the flowers and the colors as my inspiration. :)

Products Used:

MDS - Soft Blooms, Fancy Frames, Downtown Grunge, Be Yourself (background paper), Season Snapshot Project Life (woodgrain stamp)

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MDS Hop - Getting it Done!

Welcome to today's MDS Blog Hop!  Today we are showing you what we've been working on in MDS.  I was looking through some of our scrapbooks the other day and noticed that I never did the 2nd page of a New Year's layout from a couple of years ago. Luckily, with MDS, it was so easy to finish!! I imported the first page into MDS and then created a duplicate page mirrored.  I changed a few things and added a few more photo boxes.  Once I added my photos and a few stamps I was done!!  :)

Here is the original layout (or left side of this now double page spread):

I used the Midnight Cheer download.  It's such a fun kit that comes with everything you need!  All I added was a little glimmer paper, twine and stitching! :)  

I still have a lot of pages to fill in my scrapbooks… but MDS is helping me to get it done!!!

Next up on our hop is Beth Rush!  Click the button below to link to to her blog!  I can't wait to see what she's been up to!

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MDS Blog Hop

Happy Blog Hop day!  Today, all of us MDS-crazed designers are going to share with you what we've been doing in MDS lately.  With the recent print sale, I was able to get tons of scrapbook pages printed.  It is so rewarding to put them in our family albums!  I have an album for each calendar year and recently took some time to make a cover page for each album.  I used a lot of photobook templates so there wasn't a whole lot of work involved.  But, I do love how each one is different.  :)  Here's what I created:

The Best Year

Finest Simplicity

Downtown Grunge

Chevron

Family Album

Story of Us

Lemonade Stand

Home Decor

These were fun and easy to create!  I can't wait to get these printed for our albums!

We hope you'll hop along with us and see what the other designers have been up to! Next up is Beth Rush - click the button below to see what she created!

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Prayer Journal

Welcome to the MDS Blog Hop!  Today we wanted to showcase MDS Print Products.  I was excited to try the new spiral bound journals.  I recently did an online Bible Study and wanted a nice (and pretty) place to record my thoughts and prayers.  So, of course I used MDS to create the perfect prayer journal!  Here is a picture of the front cover:

I wanted to personalize it with my initial, use some of my favorite colors and add one of my favorite Bible verses. :)

Downloads Used:
Be Yourself, You're My Sunshine, Mis-Stiched, Basic Rhinestones, Essential Wooden Elements (Heart recolored), Lemonade Stand, Hello Fall (flag punch), Everybody's Business, Special Delivery Subtle, Fright Night Banner

I made the back cover pretty simple:

Downloads Used:

Crosses of Hope, Be Yourself (DSP)

And here is the finished product:

I love the spiral binding and the lined pages!

I'm so happy with how this turned out!  Wouldn't these make sweet gifts?  It would be so easy to change the monogram for a personalized gift! :)

I can't wait to see what print products the other designers have been playing with!  We'd love for you to follow us along on our Blog Hop.  Click the button below to visit Beth's Blog:

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Too Grown Up!

Eeek - I'm so behind on everything and my life is crazy!  I did this layout awhile ago using the great sketch that my friend Anita made over at Stampin' Celebration.  I finally did the layout but then didn't get it posted in time.  :/  We sold our house, are in the middle of packing, and don't know where we're going yet!  Of course once our house sells, the inventory where we want to move is slim pickins…  Totally stressful to say the least!!  But… a little creative therapy soothes the soul so here's my layout:

MDS Downloads:
Dropping You a Line, Downtown Grunge (background recolored, frame and stitching), Hello Fall (flag punch), Snowy Soiree (flag punch), Everybody's Business (gray DSP inside flag punch)

I enjoyed scrapping this photo of my oldest son.  He is 14 and growing up way too quickly.  This photo made me stop and think - oh, he's not a little boy anymore.  And gave my a glimpse of what he'll look like as a young man.  Makes me sad and proud all at the same time.  sigh.

A new challenge will be posted over at Stampin' Celebration on the 1st so stop by and check it out!

I hope everyone has a fun Labor Day weekend!

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MDS Blog Hop - Travel Journal

Happy Thursday!!  It's time for our MDS Blog Hop!  This week we are focusing on a couple of downloads that are or will be in the Featured Deals!!  I chose to use the Travel Journal Digital Kit (which is a sneak peek of next week's deal - hint, hint).  This kit has some neutral, blue and orange colors but also some fun travel stamps!  Here is the {super quick} layout I created:

Downloads Used:

Travel Journal Digital Kit, Downtown Grunge (frames), Gold Sequins

I love using the coordinating papers in a download to create a quick page!  I still have photos to scrapbook from our cruise and I was so happy to find that cruise ship stamp! I didn't even know it was there!  Yay!!  I used my trusty Downtown Grunge frames and threw in some gold sequins to complete my page!  I used the color match tool to get the stamps just right!

I can't wait to see how the other designers in our MDS Blog Hop used their downloads this week!  Make sure and hop along with us!! Next up on our Blog Hop is Beth!  Click the button below to follow along to her blog!

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A Grand Day - SC #84

Eeek, how is it August already?  My boys go back to school in a week.  I'm so sad that summer is over and trying to accept the fact that my oldest will be in high school!  How did that happen?!  Sigh….

On a happier note, we have a fun new inspiration challenge over at Stampin' Celebration.  This challenge should get us all ready for back to school!

Here's the layout I was inspired to create:

This photo is from two years ago… and I'm happy to report that my son has a much better haircut now.  (Did I just say that out loud….?!)  gasp.  :P

Products Used: 
Old School, Downtown Grunge, Back to School, Flag Punch, Staples & Stitching

Make sure and stop by the Stampin' Celebration Blog to see what the other designers have created!  You have 2 weeks to create a project using the inspiration photos as your guide.  We'd love to have you play along and link your creations to the blog!!

And don't forget, you have another month to take advantage of the big Paper Pumpkin promotion!

Paper Pumpkin is a fun, monthly craft kit that's delivered straight to your door! Everything you need is in that pretty little red box to create fun projects each month! CLICK HERE for more info and to subscribe!  New subscribers can get 50% off your first two months with promo code: HALFOFF2. This offer ends September 10th!  Feel free to message me with any questions!

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My Little Champ

I finally sat down and created this layout just in the nick of time!  Beth has a very cool sketch and challenge over at MDS Monday this week.  I've had the layout in my mind for a few days and finally did it tonight!

Products Used:
Game Day, Game Day Baseball, Everybody's Business, Hello Fall Flag Punch

I knew this sketch would work well with one of the thousands of sports photos I have of the boys.  I decided on one of Carter pitching.  I love the way it showcases him "in the zone".  I wasn't too sure what colors to use so I ended up color matching the blue from the sleeve of his undershirt - love that feature in MDS!  I can't wait to see this page in print!

Lucky for me, print products are on sale through July 31st!!  Click here to see the print sale prices!

Well, it's late so I'm off to catch some zzzzzz's.  Thanks for stopping by!!

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MDS Blog Hop - Oh Snap!

Hello friends!  Thanks for stopping by for our MDS Blog Hop!  Today we have a new designer joining us - Wendy Weixler!  We're excited to have her share her talents with us!!  For today's Blog Hop, we're showing you what we've been working on.  I've been trying to make a dent in the jpegs on my laptop!! The more layouts I can get done, the better!  And what better way than MDS?!

I found a couple of photos from a visit to the vet I wanted to scrapbook.  A trip to the vet with two 85 pound dogs is always interesting.  Thank goodness my boys are old enough to help me!  My dogs (Marley & Pepper) usually realize about 10 feet outside of the vet's front door where they are and come to an abrupt stop.  This leads to one of us pulling the leash and the other pushing from behind.  I'm sure it's quite entertaining for anyone watching us.  We still laugh about one trip in particular…  Carter was waiting in the car with Pepper while Evan and I brought Marley inside.  (Seriously, we've learned it has to be done in "shifts".)  There were tons of other dogs inside so we had to hold on to her real tightly so she didn't go near them.  While I was trying to hold Marley's leash and sign in, she got wrapped around Evan's legs.  You know how when the back of your knees get hit, you automatically buckle?  Yeah, next thing I knew, Evan was on the ground.  I looked down and noticed that I had written all across my chest with the pen I was using to "try" and sign in.  I was sweating from the stress of it all and crying because Evan and I were laughing so hard.  It really felt like we were living out an excerpt from the book, Marley & Me.  We finally got settled and looked around.  Not one person in the waiting area, smiled, laughed or reassured us in any way.  For some reason, that just made us laugh even more…  Well, I'm happy to say that we survived that trip to the vet and they've seemed to go a little smoother ever since.  I really wish I had photos to scrap from that adventure.  But, here's a layout from a recent visit - Marley looks so sweet and happy to be there, doesn't she?!  Hmm…...

MDS Downloads Used:

Hi There (DSP and Bubble Punch), Retro Fresh Pocket Cards (recolored to Strawberry Slush), Downtown Grunge (frames), Paw Parade, The Best Year, Tickets & Tags

I love using pink and green!  With two boys, using girly colors feels like a treat!  The colors from the "Hi There" download are soooo fun!!  And I loved the "Oh Snap" sentiment from the Retro Fresh Pocket Cards to go with this page.  Once I recolored it, it was perfect!

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Summer Fun!

Happy Thursday!  The MDS Hop is back and sharing a little summer fun with you!! This theme is perfect for this time of year!!  I actually scrapped an older photo from 2 summers ago, but I love it just the same!

Downloads Used:

Be Awesome Today, Finest Simplicity, A Split Second, Summer Splash, Summer Possibilities, Lemonade Stand, Good Times II, Banner Punch, For the Home

I used a lot of different paper on this layout.  I just love the mix of summer-y colors against the gray background!  :)

Hop along with us to see what summer fun the other designers have been up to!  Next up on our hop is Elizabeth Rush and I can't wait to see what she created!  Click the button below to visit her blog!

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S'more Great Moments

Today we have another fun inspiration challenge over at Stampin' Celebration!

I was instantly drawn to the campfire and the s'mores!  (Yum).  When we were in Cooperstown last month, the lake house we rented had a great fire pit.  We couldn't wait to make s'mores - and of course I had a few photos to scrapbook from that night!

Downloads Used:

Happy Camper Memories, Downtown Grunge (frames), World Traveler, Be Yourself, Dropping You A Line, Extreme Elements (stars), Ink Splatters, Old School

I used the coloring tool on the campfire stamp and the title stamp.  I love these cute photos! :)

We'd love to see what you create using the above photo collage as your inspiration. You have two weeks to link your projects.  And NEW this month, everyone can vote on the entries for our "Pick of the Party"!  So join the fun!  Don't forget to check out the Stampin' Celebration Blog to see what the other designers created!

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Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!  There's a new sketch over at Stampin' Celebration today!   Guess what my theme is…..?

Here's the sketch that inspired this Father's Day card:

This was a cute sketch and I know you're going to love all of the Design Team creations!  Make sure and check out the Stampin' Celebration blog for some great projects!  We'd love for you to join us this month using the above sketch as your inspiration.

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