Sketch anyone?

Getting sketchy over on the Crate blog today. Here is my take:

I traded the scallops for stars...what can I say? Having 2 boys I use lots of stars! And I love them. Stars to me are probably what butterflies are to scrappers with little girls ;) I probably use them on at least half the layouts I do, and I am perfectly okay with that :)

I realized after I was finished, which is what usually happens, that I didn't have a spot for the journaling. I had used it up with embellies--go figure ;) Those buttons and brads in all of Crate's newest collections are just too yummy! No sweat-- I took a tag from Studio Calico's Countryside line and typed it up, used a brad to secure it behind the photo so it wouldn't slip.

A bit of State Fair, also by Studio Calico--that "Ride" tag was just too perfect. And those October Afternoon Mini Markets just might make an appearance in my layouts from now on! See the rest of the fabulous sketch interpretations HERE and don't forget to play along!

Speaking of October Afternoon, did you see the newest line Boarding Pass?

Uh huh. My mitts can hardly wait for it. See it all HERE.
And with that I am off to do 100 million things before trying to finish up some guesting projects tonight. I'll spill the beans when I can ;)

A good day

Every day is  a good day. Truly. Even the bad ones. Because I have a wonderful family. A warm house. Food to eat. We are healthy. And happy and safe.
Yes every day is a good day indeed.
Some days just come with an extra dose of happy.
Like thursday when I received my first pub request from Creating Keepsakes! Can I get an EEEKK?!? I just returned from mailing it out--big smile.
And then the featured project of the day was mine at Two Peas in a Bucket. That has never happened! What..you missed seeing it? Fear not--I took a screenshot just for you ;)

Well for me really, but you get the idea.
A layout up on the Crate Paper blog using the sketch from the talented Emily Pitts:

Be sure and take a try at the sketch. There is a new Crate Paper collection up for grabs!
And then there is this sweet boy who is weeks away from being registered for Kindergarden.
KINDERGARDEN!! When did that happen. Big momma sigh.

And then this bottle of cute turns 3 a week from today.

My BABY is 3?! Crib and diapers long gone. He almost doesn't need a stool for the bathroom sink. He has traded in Little People toys for cowboy guns and super hero capes. I just registered him for preschool yesterday.
Big momma sigh number two.
Life is flying by at light speed. Every day IS GOOD. I want to enjoy the fast/crazy/beautiful/messy/blessed life I get to live and hold tight.
Have you had a good day lately?

Another round of catching up...

Why is it 3 days past Valentine's and I am still making these?

Seriously someone stop me!
So Monday was enjoyed with with a green lego box, homemade valentines and spending time together as a family. I think the boys favorite part was getting sparkling cider in their super hero cups..that or the heart suckers daddy surprised them with.

A few shares for you today...lots of tutorials & lovelies on the Crate Paper blog from the design team lately! HERE I share how to dress up die cuts with lots of dimension and texture using burlap flowers.

I have always had a thing for burlap. I think it comes from my rug hooking days...which I hope to someday get back into. If only there were more time! These sweet boys were featured on the blog yesterday-

I love this herringbone stamp from Studio Calico--reminded me of some of the decorations you see on military uniforms...I am sure "decorations" is not the proper title! But you know what I mean ;) Anyway I combined it with some Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin ink, paper and star ribbon for embellishment clusters of the Army variety. These pictures were meant for that line, don't you think?! What's great is there are just enough elements of the Toy Box line with a "military" type theme, but really the line could go several directions. Of course with a little guy who packs toy gun heat everyday of the week it works perfect here. ;) Case in point...this was Paxton this morning:

2 cowboy vests, 2 pair of handcuffs and 3 guns. Bad guys BEWARE! :D That hat is his daddy's from when he was this age. Melts my heart to think of Rory wearing it!
On the May Arts blog we had a week with Glue Arts and I created this layout.

A little softer than the one above ;) Had fun with the Sew Easy tool using burlap string in place of embroidery floss. More photos here. May Arts ALWAYS seems to have a great contest going on! Be sure and check their blog and facebook page for details.
We are looking forward to sunshine and temps ABOVE freezing..like 60+ degrees! Am I dreaming? I hope not!

on this rainy day

I vote we:
make these:

                                         {source}

have impromptu dance parties (we already have that one covered)

scrapbook-

and watch this:

what do you say?

Feeling Frisky?

Aven names every frog he finds "Frisky".

And we have no idea why!

You name your amphibians too, right? ;)