It's the Small Things

Crate Paper Design Team

I woke up this morning to this news:

 I'm so excited and honored to be on this Crate Paper design team! I've been on cloud 9 all day.  

The Super Fun Ankle Sprain

When we got back from vacation, I had big plans for things to do with the kids and around the house. The day after we returned, I managed to trip on the last stair and sprain my ankle. It HURT! It's my right foot, so I cannot drive. I cannot even walk. They took an Xray and nothing is broken, but it will be a few weeks before I am able to walk or drive.

So, I've been doing my best to relax and keep my foot elevated, but it's not easy. I'm very lucky to have the best Mom ever! She has been helping me every day with the boys, doing laundry, dishes and grocery shopping. All I can say is that I owe her in a big way. She is happy to hang out with her grand kids, but I know how tiring it is, especially when you aren't used to it for more than a few hours a week.

I have been able to do some scrapbooking. I rigged my room, so I can keep my foot up. I should feel ecstatic that I can scrap all day if I want, but the truth is that I feel guilty. I know it's silly, but I have a hard time watching my Mom do everything for us, when I just sit there. Why, why, why, am I afflicted with constant Mommy guilt? I just have to work on getting over it and hope that the foot heals faster than expected.

Since I cannot post without a picture of something, I'll leave you with a layout. The picture is from our vacation a week ago, at the lake. The yellow splatters are the new Creative Imaginations Luminarte. It doesn't show up in the photo, but it's crazy shimmery. I love the look. I stamped and painted on the tag and I painted the edges of the layout. I used Crate Paper Brook for this one.

Enjoy your week!

Lori

Some Layouts to Share...

We have just returned from vacation. We went to visit the Grandparents and hang out on the lake. My Father-in-law lives in a cottage on a small lake and it's wonderful. This year, the boat wasn't working, so no water skiing or tubing for the boys, but they did go sailing and rafting and had a blast. I'm processing pictures and will upload a bunch soon.

Creative Imaginations June layout sketch challenge is quickly coming to an end. This is my take on the sketch.

   

I used the new Christine Adoph Boho Collection. It's a baby collection, but it is super versatile. The backside of all the papers are non-babyish, so they can be used in any way you can dream up if you. I still have baby pages to scrapbook, and I'm thrilled to be able to use this line for that, too.

On this layout, I wanted to scrapbook my son's T ball experience. He really enjoyed playing this year. It was his first time playing and he wants to play next year, too. He wants to move up and be pitched to, so it will be interesting. Baseball is a huge commitment. I had no idea, but we did enjoy it. On this layout I used Crate Paper and October Afternoon.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lori

CHA Summer 2010 Sneak Peeks

It's my favorite time of year; show time. CHA Summer is happening at the end of July. This show is usually smaller than the Winter show, but it's my favorite. This is the show where manufacturers debut their Fall and Winter collections.

Usually, there is everything from Fall to Valentine's Day. Sometimes there are surprises, too. My favorite holiday is Halloween and I always look forward to seeing those releases. Last year, there were very few Fall collections and I'm hoping there will be many this year. I am, also, looking forward to seeing the school and Christmas collections.

Many manufacturers wait until just before the show to share sneaks, but some start early. If you are looking for sneak peeks, here are a few places you can go to see what has already been put out there for us to get excited about: 

Willow Traders (you need to be registered here to see these)

Scrapbook Update

When other sites start posting sneaks they find, I'll update this link list.

For now, enjoy what you see!

Take care,

Lori

Lily Bee and A Million Little Things

Lily Bee Design has teamed up with A Million Little Things for a fun giveaway.

Lily Bee wants to get to 1600 friends who LIKE Lily Bee Design on Facebook.

Simply have your friends who LIKE Lily Bee leave your name over on the Lily Bee Facebook Page and you will automatically be entered to win. The more friends you send over the more chances you have to win. The prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to A Million Little Things.

June Card Sketch

Creative Imaginations June card sketch is up. It's a cute one, too! The winner this month will receive a prize package worth over $25. If you like the sketch and want to participate, simply create a card using CI products and post it to the gallery. The winner is picked at the beginning of July and announced on the blog. 

I was able to make a card this month and I chose to use the new Christine Adolph Boho Boy and Girl lines. There are several designers from CI that I'm a tad bit obsessed with and Christine is one of those. Before I was on the team, I purchased almost everything she came out with. I love her artsy style.

The Boho line is a baby line, but I'm using it in an upcoming class for a non-baby theme. The reverse side of every paper is non-themey and oh so lovely. 

For the card, I did use the Boho line as intended, by creating a baby card. Welcome to the world baby!

 

I love the punch of orange in the lines. It's an unexpected twist and makes the line really versatile. I know I say that a lot, but really once you've used any line in a way other than it was intended, it's pretty easy to use any line that way.

Have a wonderful day!

Father's Day Tiny Book

I made this fun little tiny book for Father's Day after being inspired by Julie Collings and her Artful Thursday post. 

I have to say, these are really addicting. I already have plans for many, many more of these. I adore them to pieces. 

They are quick and easy to put together and they make a BIG impression. I know my husband will love his on Father's Day. 

Each tiny book has a cover, six pages and a back cover. Hop over to the Lily Bee Blog to see a tutorial on how to make one of your own. 

I used Lily Bee's Hello Sunshine Collection to create my book. It's bright and cheery and makes me happy! Have a great week!