Calvin Ball | Day One...

Hey Friends! I'm trying something new for me! This year I am playing along with the scrappy game, Calvin Ball. If you want more details check out the Facebook forum Calvinball 2020. Basically the idea is to create a layout a day during the month of March. I know I cannot commit completely to this timeframe, but I'm going to do my best. Even if it's just to simply boost my creativity.

And just like the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, each day, no rules are the same. We really get to mix it up.

"6 AM"

This layout is all about how Cam loves to be the first one ready for school each day. He is often up at 6am waiting for the rest of the crew to wake from their slumber!

The rules for Day 1: use a frame, white gel pen title, star and gold foil.

Thanks for visiting..x

Bella BLVD | Story...

Hey Friends! I have a new layout up on the Bella Blvd blog. It all about creative journaling. For this project, I created a slider pocket to house all of my documentation. This technique is awesome for those huge stories that you don't necessarily want fully exposed.

 "Story"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd; embellishments - Bella Blvd; other - cut file, typewriter.

For more details, head on over to the Bella blog for all the step by step instructions. Thanks for visiting today!

Pebbles Inc | Guest Designer...

Hello Friends! Just wanted to pop on here and share my final project as guest designer for Pebbles Inc.  This was one of my favourite layouts, all because of my baby boy's cheeky facial expression!

"Really Kid?"

These patterned papers and die cut ephemera just shout summer! I love the combination of stripes on this page. For more detail, please visit the Pebbles blog.

Thanks for visiting..x

Jillibean Soup | Dear Math...

Hey Friends! Have you every wanted to put a quirky twist on your layout? Check out the title and cut file on my latest Jillibean Soup project!

My son absolutely loves his Math-pun-t-shirts! And I really wanted to document his personality.

Head on over to the Jillibean Soup blog to see how I put this layout together!

Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Adventure...

Do you enjoy going on Adventures? Our family does. Even if it is in our own local area. Today I am sharing a layout created for Bella Blvd and iNSD.

Using the new Let's Go on an Adventure collection, I couldn't go past this photo showing the passage of time between two of my boys.  This is the same location, probably even the same rock and the same two boys... but with a time span of two years in between. I'm thinking we might need to continue this little, accidental photo tradition - as long as I can continue to convince them to go mountain climbing with me!

The beautiful selection of patterned papers keeps the focus on my photos while highlighting the important details. This diamond pattern is to. die. for! *love*

 I think I have also fallen in love with the new acrylic words from Bella Blvd. Check out the detail that you may not notice at first.

I hope everyone had a chance to play along with the challenges flooding the internet for iNSD this year. If not, there's certainly a lot of inspiration for future projects throughout the year. Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Milk...

My first layout for 2019 can be found over at the Bella Blvd blog.

"Not Sure Milk Will Fix It"

We were celebrating National Milk Day over on the blog and I chose to document something a little different...

Notably the time Ethan had his finger broken last year.. Ouch!

Head on over and check out the details. Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Brotherly...

Looking to create a layout that's a little non traditional for Valentine's Day? Head on over to the Bella Blvd blog where I am sharing a page about the intricacies of brotherly relationships... *wink*

"Brotherly"

Thanks for visiting..x

Jot Magazine | May Moodboard Challenge...

Hello Friends! I'm just popping in here to share the latest Jot Magazine Moodboard challenge where I am this month's guest pinner!

I have chosen a palette of warm hues balanced by a snowy white and grey backgrounds.

Here's my LO:

"Try"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd: Alex; alphas - Bella Blvd; embellishments: Bella Blvd, Fancy Pants Designs, enamel dots, puffy stickers; other - paint, embroidery floss, hand stitching.

My inspiration comes from the typography pin as well as the hot air balloon. Be sure to click on the link to see how the other Jot Girls played along.  Thanks for visiting..x