Scrappin' the Details

Pink Paislee {Guest Artist}

Happy Monday!

It has been a busy weekend! It seems I am always saying this! LOL From cheer competitions in Los Angeles, and the Pinewood Derby, I can say I am truly exhausted! (: However, it is Monday, and we are not off to a good start. Roman went home sick today, so I had to leave work earlier than planned. While he is resting, I thought this might be a good time to blog about something that made me one happy gal(;

On the Pink Paislee Blog on Sunday, I had a few projects featured. Can you say, "Woohoooo, with me??" I was one of the twelve Guests artists for 2011. So, this month I am able to share with you a few items I created using their product. I am a big fan of Pink Paislee, and loved everything that was sent to me. So, very thrilled for the opportunity to be featured on their blog! So a BIG thank you to Pink Paislee for having me!

Here are the projects I created using their Mistables, Vintage Vogue, and Grand Prarie:
Fly High

 

Bright SunShiny Day Card:

Sweet & Adorable You

Friends Card:

 

& finally an elegant altered box:

 

Thank you for letting me share in my excitement! I hope you enjoyed my papercrafts I created using Pink Paislee's fabulous products! Again, a thank you to Rebecca Cross, and Pink Paislee for having me!!! If you want to read a bit more about me, and a view of these projects, join me on the Pink Paislee blog, by clicking {here}.

Back to my little guy, and carpool! Have a wonderful evening!! 

Baseball Scrapbook Page {Little Yellow Bicycle Get Your Game On}

Happy December 1st everyone! Today, I have a scrapbook page featuring Little Yellow Bicycle's, Get Your Game On. This was featured on their blog at the beginning of November. I know it is Christmas time, but baseball signups have alreay started in our area. Roman is currently playing basketball, but he is anxiously awaiting the spring. 

Baseball

One thing I loved about their Game On collection, were the full 12x12 sheets for each sport. Here I simply used the baseball page for the base of my layout. So easy, and then I began on designing a few extra embellishments to the page. Stars are always a perfect pairing for sports pages. Here I did used some cork paper that I stamped with a star background to add extra texture. 

I used the Baseball Collage paper as the background to document this photo of my son holding the coveted Game Ball! I cannot tell you how his eyes would light up as the coach would begin his speech as to who the lucky recepient would be! He was secretly wishing each time, it would be him! On this day, he was the lucky one, and I wish I had been quicker to document his expression. It was priceless! However, he did agree to pose for a photo afterward. 
I created a polaroid frame from cardstock, and layerd it over the game ball photo. I also punched two smaller circles along the bottom. In the center, I layered a cork circle with a sticker on top. I do love how you can see a bit of the ticket underneath the frame.


Tags are always my go to embellishment, when I want to add layers around photos. I embossed one side of the tag with a star embossing folder. I used one of the journaling tickets from this collection along the bottom of the photo, and a few sticker to finish.

I am participating in a holiday boutique this evening, so I better get organized(: My children also have a Christmas concert, and this will be our first photo in my December daily. Happy December!!!

Guest Designer {Imaginisce}

Hi, everyone!
Yesterday my work was featured on the Imaginisce blog! I was asked if I would like to guest design, and of course, I said, "Yes!." Imaginisce has some darling lines of papers and embellishments. Their papers are full of whimisical details!  I created a few new scrapbook pages, and a set of Christmas tags. I love Chistmas, and enjoyed working with their new Christmas line, and School line, too. 

Here is a peek at one of the pages I created:
A to Z

Seriously, one of my favorite photos to scrapbook are school photos. I have so many that I took of my Miss Macie last year, and was saving this photo for the right paper. Well, it worked perfectly for this page, and love the darling caterpillar. This picture is perfect representation of Macie's personality! She is always one to ham it up, and there is never a dull moment with her around!

a few details:

Now, to add interest to the right of the page, I punched random circles into the paper. Now, after seeing it, it reminds me of the book the Hungry Caterpillar.

I used one of the journaling stickers to type my journaling. I did have to remove it from the backing, because it was on dimensionals. I added a bit of stamping to the bottom, and added the cute pencil!

This Geek is Chic paper collection is so adorable, and I will definitely need to buy more from this line. I have lots more photos to scrap.

here are few more peeks of two more pages:

doilies, and hearts: perfect combination for any season!

layers of embossed papers: one of my favorites. I love Santa's Helper collection!

If you would like to see my pages, and a few Christmas tags, {click here} to to be directed to the Imaginisce Blog. They have been generous to giveaway my favorite tool on their blog! Now, I do not have this tool, but saw it at a crop recently. It is definitely on my wish list, and where have I been, that I have not seen it before last week! LOL

A big Thank YOU to Imaginisce, and Melinda for having me! I enjoyed working with your products!! Also a BIG THANK YOU to those that have left such sweet comments, and have taken the time to follow my blog! You are too sweet, and I do hope you enjoyed my projects with Imaginisce!

Happy Sunday my friends!!

Guest Designer for Little Yellow Bicycle & LYB Giveaway

Hi, everyone!
I was thrilled to be asked to be one of the Guest Designers for this month over at Little Yellow Bicycle. I have always been a fan of their product, and thanks to my friend Liz Qualman, I had the privilege of meeting Peg Berry. Peg asked me to design with the new Get Your Game On Collection. With a few atheletes in our household this was a "winning" situation! 

My first project I created is a scrapbook page featuring the Basketball line. You might recall I have mentioned Roman loves to play all sports. He does have his strengths, and a few weaknesses in some of them, but he loves to play. He is so determined, and really does his best. The most important thing I see time, and time again, is simply his smile! Well, except maybe when he is playing football! Last year, Roman played for the first time on a basketball league. I was so disappointed to see all of my photos were blurry! I will definitely need to be better with the camera this time around. He will be playing again, after football season.

Luckily, I did find this one photo of him, with a couple of his teammates. I really wanted to document his basketball season. So this photo was a great place to start.

 
I just love this photo. They are just waiting for thier turn to play. What I see is that Roman loves to be a part of a team, and loves being an athlete!
For a few detail pictures, and notes on about my page ,please {Click here} to read the blog post. (:

Fun Note: Little Yellow Bicycle is generously offering one of YOU a Get Your Game On Prize Package!  This is what you need to do:

1. Head over to the Little Yellow Bicycle Facebook Page
2. If you are not already a fan - "Like" them so you can leave a comment
3. Leave them a comment saying that you came from Suzanne Sergi's blog, and of course, tell them how much you love their product!

Please do this by Monday, September 26th, and your name will be entered into the drawing!!! How easy is that? 

I know I have difficulty finding really great sports collections, and LYB has solved that problem for me!
I am working on other projects with this collection, so I will share them soon!

Thank you for visiting today! I have lots to do this week, but all creative fun!
 

 

Two Peas: Design School {Guest Designer}

Happy Back to School to me! Well, my children started their first day! It was a short day, but they all seemed to have a great morning. All week will be a minium week for them, but it will be nice to settle into a more structured routine. I hope to adapt to  a new schedule for myself as well. It seems it takes me a full two weeks, before I develop a routine. Without the kids voices, and activity around me, I feel kind of lost. However, it will not last for long! (wink) (wink)

Today, I have some fun news to share. I was recently asked by Jamie Sorenson of Two Peas in a Bucket to be a guest artist for the newest class series, Design School! I was so excited to contribute to this fun series! My assignment was Repetition. Here is my project I created using the new Lost & Found 2 Collection. I received my box from My Mind's Eye, and all I can say is, "Wow!" 

I want to Remember


For more details, hop on over to the Two Peas Event. My page is found here under the Guest Designer Tab.

This series continues until September 11, so you definitely want to stop by for fabulous inspiration!

Thank you, Two Peas for inviting me to contribute to this fun event!

Time to get ready for the second day of school! Enjoy the evening!

Teresa Collins Sports II Edition {Guest Designer}

Happy Tuesday!

I wanted to share a new sports page with the Teresa Collins Sports II Edition. I am really loving this line, and I hope that she has plans for more! I have so many snapshots of basketball, football, and baseball that are perfect for this collection!
Again, one of my favorites are her embellishments! They are unique, and add so much to your papercrafts!

Fear None 

{Removed for Publication}

{My son #44 on a mission}

I was very fortunate to be asked to design a few projects with this line. Yesterday, I was the Guest Designer on the Teresa Collins Design Team Blog. I want to thank Teresa Collins, and the talented DT Coordinator, Sesil Cratin for having me!

I also created a baseball page with this same collection. {Click here} to see the post, and the page.

I still have a few projects with the Timeless collection, and will share them soon!

My oldest daughter, Gabi, is leaving tomorrow for a school trip. We spent last evening, crossing off a few things off the list. I am spending today, packing for her, and trying not to be emotional. This is the first time, she will be away, where I will not have contact with her. I almost did not send her on this trip, but in the end, I know I will be happy that I did. I just wish she was able to have her cell phone. I know she will be in good hands, and will come back with so many wonderful stories.

So off to packing, and to spend the day with her. (I kept her home from school.) 
I am not ready to let her go.



 

 

 

Pink Paislee Featured Artist {2011}

I wanted to share some exciting news with you! I have been a big fan of Pink Paislee, and their amazing product! I could not believe it when I read the email yesterday!!! Yes, I am a tad bit surprised, and so very happy to be one of their featured artists!  Thank you Pink Paislee!!! {Click here} to see the full announcement, and to see their stellar design team for the New Year!!!

Also, a very big thank you for all the wonderful comments from the My Mind's Eye Blog Hop!!! I cannot believe how many of you were kind of enough to leave comments! The Hop is still in full swing, so there is still time to win!!! 
I will be back tomorrow with my December Daily album. I am enjoying the lazy days with my family! My husband is home today, so I want to spend as much time as possible before he has to go back to work!

Have a wonderful day!!!

 

Trick or Treat Card {My Mind's Eye Haunted Collection}

Happy Wednesday!
It has been a busy, but very fun day for me. It started out with friends at Starbucks, bible study, and then a date with my husband at Costco! LOL It was a very nice afternoon. It is rare that he has time off during the day. Next time, we hope to see a movie! I am in the process of freezing, and packaging snack bags for the refrigerator. The kids will have lots to choose from, today!

I thought I would share a Halloween card that was up on the My Mind's Eye Blog last week. This card is created with my favorite Halloween Line, you guessed it.........Haunted Collection by My Mind's Eye!
"trick or treat"

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Haunted Collection, Bazzill Cardstock. Making Memories Spooky Alley Cartridge, MIAMBI Bling, My Mind's Haunted Brads, Black Tulle

I hope you are enjoying the day! Sorry for the short post, but time to round up my little ones for football, and cheer practice! 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!

My Mind's Eye Challenge {Black}

Good Monday Morning!
I wanted to share with you that My Mind's Eye has a new challenge up on their blog. Here is the fun sketch designed by Anam Stubbington.


Here is my take on the  challenge:
"Oct. 31"

This snapshot is one of my favorites from last Halloween. Gabi could not decide between a witch, or a fairy! So she added wings to her costume! I used my favorite Halloween Line, Haunted for my page. (My next project with this line, are altered frames.)
{Click here} to read the details of the challenge, and have fun creating! 

I will have to share my last day of: Five Days, Five Haunting Halloween Projects until tomorrow. I realized all the snapshots I had taken of my banner were lost when my hard drive crashed. Unfortunately, I do not have time to rephotograph today.
I am busy in my craft room, designing my December Daily for tomorrow's Preview Night at Timeless. I also have a class I have to teach tonight. So I am having a glitter, stamping, inking, and diecutting party over here!

It was a busy weekend for our family, and me! I taught my banner class on Saturday, and it went fabulous! It was wonderful to see that almost every person left home with a completed banner!!! We did it! 

My sweet son, had his biggest tackle of the season. He stopped the running back, before he could even take a step forward! I think I was loudest, and the happiest Mom ever! You would have thought he scored a touchdown!!! I am so proud of him, and he really needed this confidence boost!!!

Gabi and I finished our weekend, by having a Girl's night out! I love spending time with my  children one, on one. We had a lot of laughs, and enjoyed yummy food at Simply Fondue! A perfect finish to a great weekend!
I hope your weekend was fabulous! Time to get back to work!(:

 

Five Days, Five Haunting Halloween Projects {Day 3}"Which One Do I Pick?"

Welcome to Day Three of: Five Days, Five Haunting Halloween Projects.
Today, I have a scrapbook page that I created for the My Mind's Eye Blog. Now, I would not classify it as Haunting,but whimsical! I love the designs of the Blackbird Collection. Perfect combination for scrapbooking my little spooks! Every October, one of our family's traditions is to visit the Pumpkin Patch. My children each get to pick their favorite pumpkin to carve. Of course, Miss Macie could not decide last year. I think it took her about an hour before she finally settled on one! I am looking forward to this tradition again this year, and wished my children would never tire of carving pumpkins!

"Which One Do I Pick?"

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill, Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Blackbird Collection, Chipboard Elements: My Mind's Eye BlackBird & Boo to You, Brads: My Mind's Eye Blackbird Collection, Chipboard letters: My Mind's Eye Lush Collection, Punches: Martha Stewart Bat,Ek Success: small scallop, Die: Tag: Sizzix Decorative Label Set #4, Other: string, and tiny detail of machine stitching
details:

The diecut tag is from Sizzix. It is called Decorative Label Set #4.  I love labels for journaling, or simply to be used as a backdrop for embellishments.

How cute are those pumpkins??  They are from last year's My Mind's Eye Boo to You, Halloween Collection. I simply layered part of my title on top of the chipboard pumpkins.The large scallop border, peeking underneath, is from Sizzix.
 
Thanks for taking a peek at my page! I think this is one of my favorites. It is a simple page, but lots of story behind it!

It is raining here again today! I love the rainy days. Roman, loves them too. In fact, he is wishing that football practice will be cancelled today. I did not want to ruin his mood this morning, that our coach has said, "Rain or Shine, there is football practice." We shall see!
A perfect day for homemade tomato soup, and french bread. (Now, if only my great friend Toni would find the Nordstrom recipe, it would be perfect!)
Have a great day!