Party!

Let's just say when I saw that the November assignment for Glue Dots was a party theme in orange and teal, I was a pretty happy girl. I just recently ordered in this Spellbinder Nested Lacey Pennants die cut set from Scrap Your World and was quite excited to use them.

(If you are a local scrapper & see something you like on the Spellbinder's site, give Trish a call. She can order them in most times, her prices are very reasonable and they were shipped pretty quickly!)

For the banner project, I used my dies (along with my trusty Cuttlebug) and an assortment of papers.

I used the 1/2" Craft Glue Dots to adhere all of my layers as they stick REALLY well (word of caution-make sure you know where you want everything to go before adhering because once it's stuck, it's pretty much going to stay put!) . I traced the inside of the largest die (I am pretty sure I am going to have to order THIS set next since I am a lazy bones when it comes to scrapping and hate hand cutting if I don't have to)

Supplies: Adhesive: Glue Dots Glue Lines & Glue Dots Craft Dots 1/2", Cardstock-American Crafts & Bazzill, Paper: Crate Paper, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Stickers-Crate Paper, Dies-Spellbinders, Punches-Marvy, Alphas-Colorbox

Thanks for popping in!

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

Family Photo Op

Happy Sunny Sunday!

How is the weather in your area?

We have had a MUCH nicer Autumn than we did Summer but that's OK.

I have been enjoying it so much on school afternoons that I stay at the school playground with the boys (I have 2 extra 'after school' kids this year) as long as I possibly can.

I wanted to share this LO that I did a couple of weeks ago of a failed photo shoot attempt.

I have been trying to get a nice pic for quite literally for YEARS of my Little Guy, his cuz and Nanny & Grampy and it just never works out.

In the below photos, you can see my child making ALL SORTS of crazy expressions. No matter what I promised him, he just wouldn't stop.

ONE of these days, I will prevail (but they will probably BOTH be in highschool by then ;) )

Supplies: Cardstock- American Crafts, Papers-My Little Shoebox, American Crafts, Scenic Route

Stickers/layered stickers- American Crafts, Alpha stickers-Thickers Buttons-from Stash.

Fabric Flower-Basic Grey, Punches- Martha Stewart (zigzag) & EK Success (circles)

Corner Rounder-Close to My Heart

Thank You for stopping by-

I TRULY appreciate your visit!

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

You're So Sweet

TGIF!!

I have a few more things to share with you today made with the September Hip 2-b Square Kit + Add-ons.

It's hard to believe this picture was taken a month ago and it was so seriously H O T.

Now I am back to freezing, it seems to be that there is no real happy medium in Canada as far as the weather is concerned.

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Layout uses September Hip 2-b Square Kit.

Details can be seen HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great Weekend!

Wicked Smart

Remember when I said I was playing catch-up on yesterday's post?

Well this pic is of Little Man graduating from his treatment program before he started school :)

I don't know how Mom's with more than one child get it all scrapped. It is hard enough with just one.

I made this LO using the September Hip kit + Add-ons.

See kit details HERE.

I had a photo of his certificate as well and placed it underneath his photo.

 This is a 2 page 8.5x11ayout I did of our Thanksgiving dinner several weeks ago, again using the September Hip kit.

I guess I was in the mood to hide alot of things this month.

This LO houses Little Man's Turkey art (made using his outlined hands as the feathers)

Thanks for popping in. Have a Happy Thursday!

Power Rangers

Happy November, Peeps!

I have been battling a rotten cold these past 3 days-although I am hoping and praying that yesterday was the worst of it. I have been drinking fluids like CRAZY and trying every cold med that I can get my hands on.

I am not too sure if the cold meds are working or not-maybe they are and I would just feel that much worse.

EEK!

In the meantime, I took my sweet little boy out trick or treating Monday night.

I try not to be too preachy about our struggles with Autism on my blog-I like to think that this is a scrappy blog more than anything and I really love sharing my passion for this hobby with you.

However, I must share this: Little Man never used to really 'get' what holidays were all about. He never really knew what to say and had to follow another child's lead to figure out what to do- so we always end up doing alot of things with other families.

In fact, Mark and I were still opening up most of his Christmas presents for him up until 2 years ago.

Well that is NOT the case this year!

I am THRILLED to report that it was just the 2 of us on Monday night (The weather even cooperated-it was cool but not cold). He knew what he was supposed to say, opened his treat bag without prompting and even remembered to say 'thank you' and 'Happy Halloween' (most of the time ; 0) ) He even picked out his own costume this year and managed to stay out for two WHOLE hours!!

It's amazing how I used to take all of these little things for granted before I was a Mom but now I see how hard some things are for my little guy and I cherish each and every accomplishment that he makes.

**Having a totally proud 'Mom Moment' here. ;)

I hope you don't mind me sharing pics of my Little Power Ranger.

Moving on- here are a few projects that I have been working on with my Hip 2-b Square September kit.

I still haven't quite gotten around to getting the Kindergarten milestones scrapped so I have been playing a bit of catch-up and this was the perfect kit to do it with.

See Kit details HERE.

I also squeezed in a few cards-This one is my fave.

Hip 2-b Square September kit & Add-ons.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great Wednesday!

Trick Or Treat

Isn't it hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner already?

I have another holiday idea to share with you. It's an altered gift bag that I prettied up a little.

I love using kraft coloured supplies. They are so easy to dress up and can handle any colour pallette that you have in mind. This project is an easy peasy one.

Supplies:1/2" Glue Dots runner (Craft), Glue Dots - Glue Lines, Craft gift bag - Craft store, Bazzill Just the Edge (Black & White), Cardstock, pattern paper, sticker, buttons- American Crafts (Nightfall line), Burlap, Raffia - Craft Supply

**Designer note: To make coiled paper ringlets, cut papers 3-12"x.75". Gently distress by curling with fingers or scissors. Tightly wrap each piece around a thin pencil or pen; pull off and loosen curl a bit with fingers until desired curl is acheived.

Thanks for peeking in!

Happy Sunday!

Boo!

Hi Everyone!

Normally, I am not a huge fan of Halloween but with a little guy running around and LOVING the holiday, I can safely say it is beginning to grow on me a bit more.

Here are a few cards that I made that were recently featured on the American Crafts Blog.

New projects are posted daily so make sure to check often for TONNES of  inspiration from my fabulous teamates!

Supplies: Geyser (71469) - Cardstock, Decorative Tags (77256) - Bits, Moonlit Night Paper (35510) - Nightfall, Pumpkin Patch (78054) - Details, Daydreams Plastic Buttons (85573) - Elements, Harvest (89409) - Ribbon

 

 Supplies: Geyser (71469) - Cardstock, Good Night Paper (35516) - Nightfall, Jack-O-Lantern (42206) - Remarks

Supplies: Geyser (71469) - Cardstock, Autumn Gathering Paper (35524) - Nightfall, Spells (72015) - Delights, Halloween (42204) - Remarks

Thanks so much for checking in!

Happy Saturday!