Good morning, and WELCOME to the My Mind's Eye Blog Hop! Begin this Spring Blog Hop in order, so you can have the secret phrase! You will have the opportunity to win the entire collection of Lime Twist! Yes, you read that correctly! For the twine alone, this is a fabulous prize package! You can start at the beginning, by hopping {here.}
For this hop we were supposed to design a layout, that showcases our word for the month of April. There were so many special events that happened this month, it was hard to narrow that special word. However, as I was viewing my snapshots in my Iphoto library, I came across the snapshots of Gabi leaving for her first trip without us. This was such an emotional time for me! How I made it through the three days without her, I have no idea! I missed her so much, that I showed up with balloons to welcome her home. (Note: I was the only parent to do this, so it may have embarrassed her just a tad bit!) lol
Then as I scrolled further, I found the following snapshot. She was only six years old! She had such a wild spirit growing up, and was very independent at an early age! So I knew this was the one! I know she is older now, and makes me long for yesterday! She is truly a blessing to us!
It is her time to SOAR!!
This page uses the vibrant Lime Twist Collection, Fly A Kite! This color palette just makes me happy! I love scrapbooking with bold, and bright colors. This collection has it all, and is perfect for the everyday!
a couple of details:
Here I added a few details to the preprinted diecut, by adding the fabulous twine, button from the Lush 2 collection, vellum cloud, brad from the Holly Jolly Collection, and one from the Alphabet Soup Collection! On this element alone, I have used embellishments from four different My Mind's Eye Collections! Now, that is why I love, love their products! They all work together perfectly!
I added just a bit of detail to the cloud designs on the paper. Using my favorite cloud punch, I punched a few out of vellum. Of course, I also added a touch of texture by embossing with the Swiss Dots folder by Cuttlebug!
Now, please HOP on over to the talented Trisha Ladouceur! I cannot wait to see all the fabulous inspiration!
I love how fun this layout is. I love the colors, love the balloons, the scalloped edges..so perfect! Thank you!
Posted by: Candy | April 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM
WOW!! your layout is making my creative juices *SOAR* thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Ashly | April 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I just love your page!
Posted by: arjanne | April 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Great layout! I love layouts with clouds :) I also love that her shirt in the picture goes perfectly with the paper collection :)
Posted by: Victoria C | April 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM
What an adorable, fun and bright layout. Love the detail you put into it and how you used different lines to complete it.
Posted by: Jewels | April 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Super FUN page!!!! Love the happy colors and the balloons
Posted by: Monica | April 22, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Great layout, the papers go so well with your picture
Posted by: Jenn Stewart | April 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I love your layout! It may just be "scraplifted" ;)
Posted by: Sandy A | April 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM
i love that you used your embossing folder. Great bit of texture.
Posted by: Twyla | April 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful LO Suzanne, I love the way you mixed elements from 4 different collections!! LOVE MME! Happy Easter!!
Posted by: Jasmine Ford | April 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
This is just STUNNING! love the embossing on the clouds. Thanks for the chance! :)
Posted by: Cindy S | April 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Wow! The colors work so well together! I love it, and the clouds are amazing!
Posted by: Erin Aumack | April 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Wonderful bright coloured layout!
Happy Easter to you and your family!
Posted by: Emmy | April 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
I think what I like best is the dimension of your layout. I love the swiss dot clouds! Very cool layout!
Posted by: Melissa R. | April 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Gorgeous layout. The hot air balloons are great and the dot clouds!
Posted by: April C | April 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM
What an amazing Lo! I love the balloons!
Posted by: Patchi | April 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Stunning layout, beautiful layout and I love the blue and white twine!
Posted by: Nilsa | April 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Simply adorable! Everything about your layout is perfect... especially love the balloons!!!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | April 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM
WOW.. just love this layout.. great papers.. love these designs. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Angie Blom | April 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM
I'm amazed at how you brought together the elements from so many different collections and made it look as if that's what MME meant all along. Your work is stunning!
Posted by: Ms. Petersen | April 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM
LOOOOVE the design of this page, Suzanne!!! Awesome use of the hot air balloons! Makes me want to break out that paper right now! ;)
Posted by: Jana Eubank | April 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Cute layout! I love the vellum clouds and the fun colors.
Posted by: Holly B | April 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Love it! So fun and the colors are great!
Posted by: Beth E. | April 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Love how you added that extra detail to the clouds. Great layout.
Posted by: Andria Dekker | April 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM
What a fabulous LO with all those wonderful details! Thanks for the inspiration and the fun hop!
http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Tracey ~ GardenOfGrace | April 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Suzanne, I love your layout! The colors are so beautiful, too! Oh, and I loved the way you combined different lines from MME to make one terrific layout!!
Posted by: Renee J. | April 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I love this!! I love hot air balloons, I love kites, I love the colors!!! Awesome.
Posted by: Daniela | April 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM
That photo is priceless. I love your use of twine in this lo.
Posted by: Sherri | April 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM
what a fun page
Posted by: Wilna Cremer | April 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Adorable layout. I had to check out your link to the twine and I love it. Such great colors!
Posted by: melanie s | April 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Loving the balloons, a fun colourful layout xx Happy Easter
Posted by: Helen Wade | April 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Wow! Amazing LO! And you are right MME works perfectly for everything!
Posted by: Erica Marshall | April 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM
I love the dimension on this layout! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cari Cummings | April 22, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Cute LO. Love all the colors and textures you brought to it!!
Posted by: Cindy M | April 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I love your title work! Beautiful and the textured clouds are awesome.
Posted by: Jennifer Findlay | April 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Beautiful layout, I need something cheery to look at. xoxox
Posted by: JEANNETTE SICILIANI | April 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM
This couldn't be lovelier keep looking at all those great details love all those colors and clouds. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Anja Curvers | April 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM
I believe yours is my favorite page today it is gorgeous thank you for sharing
Posted by: Lou MI | April 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I love this line and I'm loving that cloud punch too! Great LO!
Posted by: Kimberly Kett | April 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM
This page is just so fresh - i love it!
Posted by: Brittney A | April 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM
The title work here is fabulous! I also like the 1, 2 and 3 on the hot air balloons. Fun page! :)
Posted by: AmyBug | April 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM
AW.....LOVELY! MY FAVORITE COLORS!
Posted by: GAYLA | April 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM
What as lovely Soar page!!
Posted by: Iris S | April 22, 2011 at 12:55 PM
your LO is awsome love the baloons love the clouds just love it : Happy Easter x
Posted by: Boland | April 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Wow! What a beautiful page! Love the theme!
Posted by: Melissa | April 22, 2011 at 01:12 PM
That layout is just darling! I love the touches of twine!
Posted by: Krystle | April 22, 2011 at 01:29 PM
What a sweet story behind your word! Love your twine!!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 22, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Hot air balloons are my favorite thing right now! Love your layout and your word!!
Posted by: Debbie | April 22, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Awesome lo, love it! Love the texture you added!
Posted by: KellyG | April 22, 2011 at 01:59 PM
I love your fun layout! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Heather V | April 22, 2011 at 02:06 PM