BPM July DT Creations

It's the 10th so we get to show all our designs made with our monthly kits. I already showed my first layout using the MME on the first of the month...I seriously need some more of that paper! I think I might own some...lol

Here are the rest of my designs:

a little tag to use on a future layout


Collin just adores his new little cousin! He loves to hold him and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" over and over to him...lol


a layout using the Bo Bunny Popsicle for my "Layout in 15 Minute or Less" article


and lastly this is a layout using our monthly Page Maps sketch


I had a blast working with this kit because it was so summery and fun! Unfortunately for you it's sold out but is being waitlisted. Told ya Paula creates some GREAT kits! LoL Make sure to check out all the other design team creations by clicking here

Twilight Mini and more

Well, the 4th has come and gone with the kids and I having a great one-night camp out with my brother and his family. We went to a campground not far from us and it was beautiful! I just wish I could sleep better and that the friggin' air mattress would not deflate on me every single time!! The thing is practically brand new and has deflated since the second time I used it, however we can never find the leak. I'm taking it back to Sam's Club and complaining! They have good customer service and I know I can get a new one...hopefully! Collin caught a huge catfish, but unfortunately I wasn't there to get the picture and my brother forgot. Marisa caught an eight inch rock bass, too! We had a blast and will be planning another camp trip soon.

So for my niece's birthday we got together to celebrate. We ended up at Chili's (even though it was originally supposed to be my favorite BBQ place -- Slows -- yum!) after the kids went to laser tag. I guess I had told her I would make a cake for her birthday and thankfully she reminded me. Kind of stunk because I had let my SIL borrow my cake stuff so I had to go buy some duplicate supplies...oh well! Not the best job in the world on this cake, but it's really all about how it tastes; right!


The little mini book I threw together for her using a Maya Road apple chipboard album, some MM valentine papers along with some MME and Doodlebug. I had to throw in some Prima flowers and bling, of course! I was proud of myself for actually bringing out some stamps to use on this project -- felt good!


I wish I had gotten the picture of Gab when she put the book to her face to kiss it...camera wasn't fast enough.


And now just to throw one last picture in of my little bubs -- gosh, he's the cutest and we just can't get enough of him! Even Collin just adores his little cousin, Gavin. I can't believe he'll be eight weeks tomorrow already! Yeesh! Brings back memories seeing him in his car seat which used to be Collin's when he was an infant. Gosh, time flies because my baby will be seven in two days!!!


I'm off to play with some scrap goodies and then get some things done around this house. My computer time has to be scarce... I'll try to listen to myself!

Another month...

has come and gone...sheesh! I've put everything around my house off until the last minute and now it's cram time! My terrific gal pals from Oklahoma will be here in 15 days to help me celebrate my 4oth birthday. I get so anal when people come to visit and I start projects that I shouldn't around the house. Well, I'm trying not to do that, but I am fixing and cleaning things that should have been cleaned and fixed a while ago.

Like for instance, today I thought I would plunge the sinks in the bathroom because they were running slow. What happens??? They stop up all together and some black gunk comes out....can you say YUCK!!!!!! So when Dave got home he spent the next three hours trying to figure out the problem. He snaked the drains and they still wouldn't allow the water to drain. It just so happens his friend Brian calls and tells Dave he had the same problem once and they called a plumber who went on top of the roof and ran the snake down the vent pipe...huh??? So Dave bravishly gets on the roof (he hates getting on the roof...well, more like getting off the roof...lol) and runs the snake down the vent (?) and viola!!! The sinks drain GREAT now!! Thanks to Brian for saving us $100 (or more) on a plumber...woo hoo! Love having a handyman husband that's for sure!

Now on to better things. The Back Porch Memories July kits are up and they are some GREAT ones....when are they not really :D
Here's the Solo:


Here's the Medley:


The fabulous stamps:


And finally, my first layout using the MME Breakfree in the Medley....love this paper!!!


Okay, that's it for now. I now have to lock myself up in my scrap room and finish a little book that I started to make for my niece's birthday which is tomorrow. I'll share it as soon as I'm done. I think I'm going to love it so much that I'm going to have a hard time giving it away...lol It's a mini on the subject of Twilight...her most favorite movie in the whole world right now because it has the love of her life in it -- Edward! So with you, Gabster girl!!! I have NEVER been hooked on a set of books the way I was with those. I cried...I laughed...I fell in love...ahhh! I even contemplated becoming a vampire
Peace out!

June DT Reveal

I had so much fun with the Zinnia paper from MLYB. I can see a few more cards or even a layout or two coming from this still. So it's the 10th already and now we get to show you all our goodies we designed this month. You can check out all the other spectacular stuff from the DT here.

I'll start off with a favorite little thing of mine. I love when I'm able to actually create something I can use as a home decor item. I found this cutesy frame at Michaels on clearance and knew I could do something with it. Voila! This is what I came up with....

I'm thinking I've got to get a better picture of this. I swear the camera is not cooperating with me lately...ugh!

Quickutz releases new digital cutter files every couple of weeks and when I saw this one

I knew it would be perfect for these pictures of Marisa and all her silliness.


Then I did this one to savor my last year and actually last month in the 30's. I have hidden journaling in the tags behind the large photo of me. I actually like these photos of myself which is a rarity. Marisa was taking pictures on Mother's Day at the restaurant and she got these. Plus, I think any photo looks better in black and white...lol


Then lastly, this layout was done for my "15 minutes or less" newsletter article this month. I used black cs from my stash as I thought it made the papers just pop.


That's the end of my scrappiness from this week. I felt like doing more, but there's so many other things that need to be done around here. I finally just finished planting flowers in the backyard. I swear the backyard is taking forever to get together this year!

Well, off to prepare for tomorrow's field trip. I'm going with Marisa and her 4th grade class to our state capital -- Lansing. We are taking big motor coaches which should be a nice ride. I couldn't imagine taking a bouncy yellow school bus all the way there. I'd be so sick...lol
Until next time...

JUNE!!

Whoa! I can't believe it...well, yes I can because it does always come right after May So of course being the first of June, I get to show you my early layout from Back Porch Memories! However, before I do that let me just show you the scrumptious kits this month...you'll love them for sure!

The solo kit features MLYB Zinnia -- gorgeous papers!


The medley has Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Scenic Route Garden Grove, and Cosmo Cricket Early Bird in it.........an AWESOME MIX of papers for sure!!


Oh, and these stamps couldn't be more perfect for summer!


Green and purple happen to be my FAVORITE color combo! I've always thought it such a springy soothing mix. That's what makes these Zinnia papers one of my faves for sure. Now for my layout...one which my sister would probably shoot me for using that picture..LOL I try to tell her that it's the moment that's important because in the end, our kids our grand kids won't be picking apart how we look(well, at least I hope not...lol) They'll just be happy to have the photo of us to look back on especially this sweet photo of her with her children (wow, that still sounds weird...children...when she's only had one child for ten years). I love this photo because no matter how tired she looks after just giving birth, she's such a beautiful person both inside and out!


For the month of June, I host a challenge at BPM. My challenge is an easy one...scrap a special guy in your life or in the life of another. Here is my layout depicting a "new" special relationship my niece has with her little brother...so sweet!

LOVE the BG Wisteria line...so soft and pretty!

That's it for now. I have so much work going on around the house and being so lazy about getting it done. It's going to rain here today, so that will be my excuse for not going outside and getting the rest of the plants in the ground...lol
Take care and have a blessed day!
Tami

Scrapping along

Yep, that's what I did this past weekend. I actually had an urge to scrap just to scrap! Usually my only real push is because I have design team stuff due and then I fizzle out for the remainder of the month, but not this time. I felt the "push" and had to go with it...lol

Both layouts use Cosmo Cricket Get Happy and both feature that little boy of mine :D


and this one uses a Creative Scrappers sketch


That's all I managed to get to, but it was enough for me. Maybe I will get the feeling back soon...lol

Oh, I forgot to post this. I actually started this project in my mind last year and never got to it. I made it for my stepson's mom. I know most current wives and ex-wives don't get along, but Jen and I do. I think she's a great gal and we've even hung out a few times. I really admire her for her strength and courage. She faced a tough battle with breast cancer a couple years ago, fought it, and won the battle! I wanted to give her something to show how much I know her boys love her. So fast forward to the Thursday night before Mother's Day and I jump at it. I threw together a layout, found a poem online that seemed like it was made just for her, printed it, and then put it in a frame. Travis gave it to his mom on Mother's Day and it brought her to tears....I love making gifts that evoke tears (not in a bad way...lol). She called and thanked me. I told her I'm glad I could show her how much her boys love and appreciate her.
Excuse the coloring because I took this at night and, of course, we know that's a no-no if you want a good shot.


Okay, I'm off to finish my yard work. I just needed a bit of a break :D

My new little nephew...

Gavin has arrived! I couldn't be more happier! See I just LOVE babies, but don't want any more for myself. However when those around me have them, I just can't get enough and end up being known as the "baby hog"...LOL I don't care though because I'm selfish ;^) If my sister lived closer, I'd be there all the time with that new little guy of hers. He's so precious...and so far he seems to be a good baby, but I know very well that things can change. I'm praying for her sake Gavin stays sweet and content.

Here are some pictures I took this afternoon when I went to visit with them at the hospital.




and here he is with his big sister, Gabby. I think she's really going to love him even though she's had a hard time wrapping her little head around the idea of having to share her mommy after all this time.

So there he is...my newest scrappy subject...lol Plan on seeing him in lots of future layouts ;^)

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The new BPM kits have debuted and they're another GORGEOUS set!! The solo features the Fancy Pants Delightful line

and the Medley features Lilly Bee, Fancy Pants Summer Soiree, and Crate Paper Little Sprout.

OH! And look at these 'delicious' stamps! Yummo!

If you like any or all of what you see, you can order from here.

I don't get to show you any of my creations this month because I took on the spot of doing the member layouts which consists of six double-page layouts using the three sketches I create each month. If I get a chance later, I'll try to take some obscure shots. That's a big TRY as I have to work tomorrow and then I have a yard that is screaming my name!

Have a happy scrappy day, peeps!