Happy Friday!
Today is a BIG day for My Mind's Eye! They are celebrating their 2 Year Blog Birthday! Of course, they are celebrating the only way they know how, with a GRAND CELEBRATION!
It has been TWO years since they have started their blog! It is their Birthday, and YOU are invited to join the party! If you are just joining us, you may want to begin the blog hop at My Mind's Eye, so you make sure to visit each blog.
Today, My Mind's Eye is having a Blog Birthday Hop, and they are giving something BIG away! Did I mentioned it was BIG?? Are you ready? By playing along with MME, YOU could WIN ONE of EVERY New release shown last week!!
One lucky winner will win one of everything in MME: Six by Six, Mischievous, 12 Days of Christmas, Lost & Found Christmas AND Lost & Found 2! Think of all the lovely papercrafts you can create! You might even share with a friend. Well, you might! {*wink *wink}
July has been a month of excitement, and a calendar filled with daily activities. Now, my children have also attended summer school, so this added another detail to the calendar. Note to self: please do not enroll the kids in summer school next year! LOL Of course, I am thinking about myself, because my kids have truly enjoyed every day! Especially, Roman. This summer he decided to take up a new activity, learning how to play the electric guitar! It has been so much fun watching him practice, and ask questions each day. Tomorrow, is his last day of guitar practice at summer school. However, I will have a SURPRISE for him after school. He will continue his guitar lessons, and he will be very Surprised!
Now, I also like surprises, and I was very Surprised to find this Sunshine Collection in my box. I knew it would be perfect for this photo of Roman. The yellow in the papers just makes you happy! My son does make me very happy, and he truly has a heart of gold!
This is one of the pages I created for CHA,and I am looking forward to creating with the entire Lost & Found 2 Collection:
"I will love you forever"
details:
I love the gold, and black combination on these papers! The plaid is my favorite! Since it was a page about my sweet Roman, I chose to create circle medallions as my embellishments. I layered each one, and accented with stars. Now, the layered brad embellishments in the package, can be taken apart. Do not be afraid of mixing, and matching to create your own unique embellishment!
I really liked the notebook scallop border, and used it to anchor my photo. This paper had a vintage feel to it, so I decided to use a filmstrip diecut along the bottom. I originally was going to layer a different piece of patterned paper underneath each window. However, the one color of patterned paper seemed to be all my page needed.
Okay, here are some of the Blog Hop details:
- Start at the My Mind’s Eye blog, and “hop” on over to every blog you are sent to.
- Each of the fabulous designers will share a secret WORD with you. Gather each word as you visit the blogs.
- Leave a comment on each blog.
- At each blog, you will be directed to another blog. Be sure to visit and comment on each blog, to increase your chances of winning!
- When you hop back to the My Mind's Eye blog, leave a comment saying that you are done AND email all seven words to: amber@mymindseye.com. (don't include the words in your blog comment)
The blog hop will close Sunday, July 31, 2010 at midnight.
There will be two ways for you to win:
1) Grand prize: After visiting every blog, email Amber the secret words. One winner will receive one of everything in Summer CHA Release. (7 blogs = 7 words).
2) Bonus entry: We will randomly draw one of our designer’s blogs and draw one winner from the comments on that designer’s blog. This winner will receive the collection of their choice!
Good luck to all of you, and your next hop is over to the talented Tamara Jensen!!
Thanks for reading today, and may you have a "cool" weekend! It has been HOT the last few days. I am looking forward to the cooler months ahead. (I know, I have some time in front of me, but I can hope. Right?)
What a sweet little man! gorgeous layout! :) Happy to be hopping with you this month! :)
Posted by: Court's Crafts | July 22, 2011 at 09:05 AM
That sunshine line is my absolute favorite -- just gorgeous!
Posted by: Krystle Thomas | July 22, 2011 at 09:13 AM
LOVE it!
This is an amazing layout!!!
Posted by: Tere | July 22, 2011 at 09:21 AM
what a great lo. beautiful work. tfs.
littlen44atgmaildotcom
Posted by: littlen | July 22, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Yay for a MME Blog Hop!
Posted by: Laura C | July 22, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Gorgeous layout!! Love the mix of papers and embellishments, they make the photo really pop!
Posted by: Brenda | July 22, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Awesome layout! And what an amazing picture! TFS
Posted by: Emmy | July 22, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Fabulous layout!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 22, 2011 at 09:36 AM
That layout is AMAZING!!! You make it look easy!!!
Posted by: Felecia | July 22, 2011 at 09:44 AM
The embellishments are gorgeous! Great layout!
Posted by: Patricia | July 22, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Very nice layout....
Posted by: Tee | July 22, 2011 at 09:46 AM
oh your son does look like a little man. gorgeous layout.
Posted by: serena | July 22, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Awesome LO! The color combo on those papers is gorgeous!
Posted by: Patchi | July 22, 2011 at 09:48 AM
What a georgous page love the color combo- but tlove how you laid this page out. What a great prize package you and My Minds Eye is offering- would love to win this.
Posted by: Debbie Bakk | July 22, 2011 at 09:51 AM
love all your details on the lo!
Posted by: Just jennifer | July 22, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Beautiful layout! The colors are perfect with the picture.
Posted by: stampersuzz | July 22, 2011 at 09:56 AM
GOLD!!! I need to say nothing more....GOLD!!!!!
Posted by: Michelle Champion | July 22, 2011 at 09:59 AM
This is my favorite collection mme released this season, I love what you did with it!
Posted by: Missy | July 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: jody | July 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I absolutely adore the Star medallions you've created. Not "surprised" at all that this is so stunning. Your work moves me.
Posted by: Erika Taylor | July 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Love these papers and embellies and your layout is perfect!
Posted by: Crystal | July 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Love all the details on your page!
Posted by: Allison Waken | July 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
LOVE this!! I love seeing boy layouts that are stunning! thanks for sharing
Posted by: Ashly | July 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
What a handsome photo! Great work- love everything about it.
Posted by: Jasmine | July 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM
When I read about the birthday celebration on MME, it took me by SURPRISE what they were giving away!! What a gorgeous layout, the Sunshine collection is one of my favorites, who am I kidding they are all my favorites. Can't wait to create an equally fantastic layout! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Ana | July 22, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Fabulous picture and layout ! And a great fun to do this blog hop !
Posted by: cat lacigale | July 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM
LoveIt! A gorgeous photo and equally gorgeous layout! Love to see awesome boy pages!!!
Posted by: griffingirl | July 22, 2011 at 10:17 AM
love it!!!
Posted by: Christine Uporsky | July 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Love the colors in this collection! Your son is just adorable in his picture outfit. What a treat to see you layout Suzanne. I like the layered bursts too.
Posted by: Shelly Maxwell | July 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Love the layers! This a great layout!
Posted by: Phyllis | July 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Oh my, what a perfect masculine page. I love every inch of it!
Posted by: Romy | July 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
wow, just beautiful, love how you used the gold in the theme!
Posted by: Deb Routledge | July 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
What an awesome layout! Luv all the embellishments! This collection is soooo cool!
Posted by: Gayle G | July 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM
fabulous layout, it all co-ordinates perfectly with the photo, well done!
Posted by: Lindsey | July 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
love this layout! Always need boys ideas!
Posted by: katy young | July 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Soo amazing LO. Love all the details and the lovely photo :)
Posted by: Elin | July 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Yes, totally agree, love the yellow!
Posted by: Melinda | July 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Really like you layout!!!!
Your son is adorable!
Posted by: cheryl rodda | July 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Super layout these papers are just awesome what a great opportunity for some fortunate person.
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Posted by: DIANA L. | July 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM
That is the most adorable picture! Love the layout :-)
Posted by: KeeKee | July 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM
GREAT LAYOUT! I LOVE the colors! Again great job on the collections MME!
Posted by: Jennifer Smith | July 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM
You are so right, those papers are perfect with that photo! Great LO!
Posted by: Tonya Dirk | July 22, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Love your work here! thanks for sharing!! :)
Posted by: Cathy B... | July 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Another AWESOME layout!! Love your little boy's cap!! It goes well with the filmstrip border!! Very "old" hollywood!!:) TFS!!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Love the color of your LO. Great details! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: .:| Angela |:. | July 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Lovely LO! Thanks for the chance to win this great MME giveaway. ;-)
Posted by: diana | July 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Gorgeous color combination and layout!
Posted by: Andi M | July 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Great page to showcase your soon. The Sunshine with a hint of blue and gray is perfect!
Posted by: Cassaundra Lala | July 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Great guy LO!
Posted by: Meg | July 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Awesome layout... love the picture too!
Posted by: Anastasia | July 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM