A few layouts on a Friday...

Just wanted to post the other layouts I had completed at the Creative Scrappers Crop a few weeks ago...I think these are three of my favorites in some time :)

Amy Tangerine Sketchbook Collection

Studio Calico Kit: DayDream Believer

Studio Calico Kit Metropolitan

This weekend is going to be a busy one with an old friend visiting tonight (yay Nat!) and then my parents arriving tomorrow morning!  Instead of taking them on the usual shopping rounds, I think we may need to do some sightseeing....Peggy's Cove is at the top of my list!

Have a great weekend!!

Steph

Whimsy Parrot!

Here is my Whimsy Parrot!!  I can't tell you how much I love how he turned out!  Every time I look at this, it just makes me smile :)

Having so much fun getting my hands full of paint and ink!  This is going to be a creative summer, I can feel it!

Steph
xo

Butterflies.....

I love butterflies. 
Always have.... 20 years ago my best friend Guylaine and I went out and got matching butterfly tattoos (before all the cool kids were doing it I might add!  LOL)

Later on.... Dave and I would always described how we feel in "butterflies": When he walks into a room after 7 years and I still get butterflies...I know, its corny but I love that it still happens.

So when Christy Tomlinson posted this beautiful butterfly canvas tutorial,  I just had to try my hand at it!  I just love how she stamped the butterflies, broke them in two and re glued them, I would have never thought of that!

Here is my version of Butterflies...

A few Layouts from the crop!

Hi folks,
just catching up on a few layouts I made at the Creative Scrappers crop a couple of weekends ago!

As always, such a lovely weekend with my Moncton girls :)  I beat my record and completed 12 layouts...here are a few that are ready to be photographed.  The others either are for a DT assignment or just need a bit of journaling added!

One of my fav lines from Sassafras!

Based on a Creative Scrappers sketch

Studio Calico Kit

Studio Calico Kit

Based on a Creative Scrappers sketch

Based on a Creative Scrappers sketch

Based on a Creative Scrappers sketch

Studio Calico Kit

Studio Calico Kit

Studio Calico Kit

Mixed Media, Wild Class and Cards!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Sunday evening!
Our weekend went by too fast (as usual), but I did manage to get some mixed media time in late last night! 

I've been taking Junelle Jacobson's class via Scarlet Lime "The Art of Wild Abandonment" and I was inspired to work on  a few work in progress canvas' I had sitting in my space for months!  Yes, it was midnight when the mood struck, and yes, I'm a bit tired today....but creatively sated for the moment :)

Here is a little sneak of my parrot...he's not finished yet, but I'm really liking how he turned out so far.  Even when I don't try to do something cutsie, I just can't help myself!  Junelle is inspiring me to create what speaks to me, what I love most....so I'm just going with it and let it happen.  (and it feels great!)

On the scrapbooking front....have you picked up your copy of the latest Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine?  I was thrilled to bits when Jackie asked me to create a few cards featuring MLBOW....then the reality of it settled in after a few moments of accepting the assignment. Oh crap.  I have to make 4 cards!  Haha!  Like many 12x12 scrapbookers, I struggle with card making.  I'm not sure why, but they never turn out how I originally envision them and so I rarely make them. 

Time to dig out my mojo-maker....Sassafras stash...and get to work!  Here are the cards I came up with, and I have to say, I'm quite pleased with them! 

Thanks Jackie and Canadian Scrapbooker for the opportunity and supporting MLBOW!!

Well, I'm off to make supper for the gang....its almost 6:30pm LOL 

Priorities askew much?

Steph

xo

A Few DT Assignments...

Happy Monday Folks,
Here are a few layouts I've made these past few weeks :)

I just got back last night from the Creative Scrappers Sunshine crop, it was so much fun!  I broke my record and completed 12 layouts this weekend!  Hoping the weather cooperates and I can get outside to take photos of them.  Oh how I wish I had a set up like this in the house, especially during the winter months.....Mmmmm I may sneak this link to hubby and see what he thinks LOL

Creative Scrappers Sketch 208 & 210

Here is the last layout for my Guest DT at Creatively Yours

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!!
Steph
xo

Creatively Yours: Guest DT

I was thrilled to bits when Ali from Creatively Yours asked me to be their guest designer this month!  Check out their inspiration blog for lots of great sketches!

Here is my take on their latest, and you can view the rest of the design team's work along with the sketch HERE

Thanks for checking in!
Steph
xo

Crop and Create: Moncton!

Just a quick note to share a few of my latest layouts! 

These were the three layouts I was able to complete while attending one of the BEST crops in my life!  Crop and Create put on by Scrapbook and Cards Today is simply amazing!  If you are lucky enough to have one visit your area, register!!!  You will have an amazing experience!

Leica Forest, Kristine Davidson, Vicki Boutin, and me!

MLBOW & Imaginisce Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Day Three

I still can't believe it!  What a dream come true to be partnering with Imaginisce for this fun and inspiring Blog Hop!!!  When it was suggested we use the adorable "Sole Sisters" paper line, I was just giddy at the thought of Whimsy purses! 
Here is my layout using a Whimsy Pin and Flower button...Sketch by Kristine Davidson

 

Be sure to leave comments on all the Blogs for your chance to win these great prizes!

i-magicut Ribbon Cutter

And a 20$ Gift certificate from My Little Bit of Whimsy

Next on the Blog Hop list is Rebecca Keppel! 

Have fun and thanks for participating

If you are just joining us, you can begin Hopping HERE

Another Piece of my Heart

We had to say goodbye to this beautiful face on Thursday evening...I think I'm still in shock that she succumbed so quickly after her blood tests, and so soon after losing Boogie.  Maggie May was a beautiful cat with a quiet disposition, always so graceful and elegant.

I remember bringing her home at 8weeks old in a cardboard box in 1998 and my status as a "Crazy Cat Lady" officially began  (She was cat number 3 and I was 23yrs old).

Maggie May the MuffinHead, you have a piece of my heart always.  I miss you so much already xox