She’s Turning 8!

I have mixed feelings about birthday layouts.  I hate themed layouts, but I really want to have special pages of my kids special days.  When I saw this collaboration from Glitz and Echo Park, I was delighted that there was a birthday collection that wasn’t too “little kid” for my 8 year old.  I love how this page turned out too!

The masks are from Crafter’s Workshop, and the mists are from Tattered Angels. Thanks for taking a peek.

~Alyssa~

A New Library!

We love the library!  It’s one of the things we will miss the most when we move overseas.  We recently moved to a new, short term rental for our last 3 months in the USA.  It’s in a new town, thus a new library to explore!  I took these photos on our first visit there.

Fitting for a library page, this layout features a mix of old and new product, mostly from Cosmo Cricket.  Social Club really is a versatile collection with amazing colors.  Love it!

Thanks for taking a peek!

~Alyssa~

Smile and Nod

Today I have a Crate Paper layout to share- and I couldn’t resist sneaking in a glassine envelope from the Curtsey Boutique too.  I’ve been saving this line for a long time, and as a reward to myself for successfully seeing my family through a move and a 75% reduction in our belongings, I decided it was time to break it out.  This, therefore, is my first project with the On Trend Collection.

Nothing like a big sister “helping” you pose for a photo!  :)  The glassine bag is from the Curtsey Boutique.  Everything else is from Crate Paper (Need color?  Crate Paper is my fave for bright cheery papers).

Thanks for stopping by!

~Alyssa~

Doing “Reshersh”

We recently had a school day that involved some fairly in=depth study of the planets.  My kids requested the topic, and then spent nearly 3 hours watching videos, making paper plate planet models, and, as Elijah called it, “Doing reshersh.”  It was a completely awesome morning in every way.  I love watching my kiddos soak up information.

This is the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Collection- and it could not have been more perfect for this photo.  A little paint, some mist droplets, and layers.  Sweet!

Thanks for looking!

~Alyssa~

Curtis Orchard

This layout was created with the April kit from the Little Black Dress Kit Club, and though it is primarily filled with happy primary colors, there is plenty of softness on the “B” sides of the papers.  I tried to really bring that out in this layout.  The photo is from our trip to the local orchard last summer. 

The scattered hearts are cut from one of the papers- the perfect finishing touch!  Thanks for coming by!

~Alyssa~

Happy

The April Little Black Dress Kit has been revealed!  It’s full of bright, beautiful colors.  I wasn’t expecting to be able to play with this kit, but it was certainly a fun surprise when it showed up at my door!  This photo was begging for a bold, bright layout, so that’s exactly what I did.

Thanks for coming by!  Please visit Little Black Dress to see all this kit has to offer.

~Alyssa~

Hello, Beautiful

Today I have another project to share from the April Little Black Dress Kit.  The colors in this kit are beautifully subdued and perfectly coordinated. 

See what I mean?  You can see more of this kit HERE.

See you soon,

Alyssa

She is Brave

Time for another Curtsey Boutique layout!  This one features one of my favorite photos from last summer- my daughter
hanging upside down from a tree.  We saw this pose a lot, since she figure out monkey bars and climbing trees and could not get enough of either.

The felt doily and the butterfly are from the shop- aren’t they just perfect?  Much love.  <3

Thanks for hanging around!

~Alyssa~

Reading

One last layout for February from Want2Scrap!  The papers are from Echo Park (much love!)

This a photo from our visit to the Champaign, IL library last summer.  I love it!  I used Manila Tags, Chipboard Fancy Frames, and a strip of pearls from the Want2Scrap™ store.  You can check all their amazing stuff out HERE.

~Alyssa~

Sister & Brother

I got to scrap with my girls on Friday!  I have missed them.  Once a month isn’t enough, especially when we miss a month.  Anyway, I have been cleaning out my scrap area and I found some older paper I really wanted to use, so I combined it with my collection of Want2Scrap chipboard.  Here’s what I created:

I painted the kraft cardstock white under the green vellum, to highlight the area where I placed my grouping.  Then I layered on the goodies.  I left the chipboard raw, because I just adored how well it matched my cardstock and brought the whole thing together.  These chipboard words are amazing!

Thanks for peeking!

~Alyssa~

ps- Photos taken by Kim Seldomridge.

Create: Pottery Edition

Milena received a pottery wheel for Christmas, and here’s a layout I made about it using Want2Scrap goodies.

You can see the product list, and a detailed description on the Want2Scrap blog HERE.  Thanks for coming by!

~Alyssa~

Pout

This layout came together quickly.  I am determined to use everyday photos on my pages, too, not jus the perfect ones or the best moments.  These photos are from school time, when the kiddos were in full “pout-and-whine” mode about their homework.  Thankfully, we don’t have those days often, but they certainly do come!

My favorite part of this layout is the chipboard keyhole on top of a star.  It’s a delightfully unexpected pairing that simply works!  I used lots of Want2Scrap™ goodies on this page, both new and older.  Here are the links for your shopping needs:

Chipboard Alphabet- Stylish

Antique Keys and Keyholes

Nestaboard Labels Eighteen

Nestaboard Stars Five

Thanks for stopping by!

~Alyssa~

Panda Bear Girl

New Want2Scrap Layout today!  You can see the details, hear the story and more HERE.  Thanks for coming by!

~Alyssa~

Much Love, My Dear, Much Love

New post today at Want2Scrap!  You can see all the details HERE.

Thanks for peeking!

~Alyssa~

A Reading Moment

Time for another layout from the December kit from Little Black Dress Kits!  This kit is named A Swanky Notion, and you can see more of it HERE.

I LOVED this kit, and I hope you’ll check it out!  The combination of patterns and colors especially appealed to me. 

~Alyssa~

2012 Top Ten List

Time for my favorite layouts of 2012!  I struggled with Mojo for much of the year, it seems, but managed to still create quite a few things I live.  Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order:

I notice a few trends here.  First, I really love single-photo layouts, but in most cases I use a fairly large photo (4x6 or greater).  Second, I used Mit/Paint/Ink on each of these.  Third, I like bright, bold colors.  Fourth, my fussy cutting habit is alive and well!  It’s interested to look at a collection of your work and see what defines it, isn’t it?

Thanks so much to all of the companies and design teams that sent my products and creatively supported me this year: Want2Scrap, Little Black Dress Kits, Pretty Little Studio, and The Curtsey Boutique.  I’m looking forward to what 2013 will bring!

~Alyssa~

Well-Trained Hero

My kids loved being at the local library recently for an introduction to Faith, a therapy dog that works in our local hospitals and nursing homes.  I snapped this pic during the presentation.

The chipboard word and bird are from the most recent Want2Scrap release, and you can check them out HERE.

Thanks for coming by!

~Alyssa~

Old McDonald Had a Party!

I have a new post up at Want2Scrap today!  You can see all the details, read about it, and check out the supplies HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek!

~Alyssa~