The April 15th challenge for About A Boy was to use your boys artwork on a scrapbook page. Michael had recently brought some Johnny Appleseed projects home so it was the perfect time for me to try this.
I usually make scrapbook pages using a variety of techniques, but I decided to approach this one differently. Since it was his artwork I wanted it to look like he has created the page as well. I reached WAAAYYY back in my childhood and created the page like I would have when I was in elementary school. I don't think you can tell from the picture, but it even has the owl hole in the tree that I think we all drew when we were younger.
I wouldn't have had fancy embellishments as a youngster so I used my cricut to cut basic shapes. It ended up turning out just like I wanted it too.
Michael's original artwork that was the inspiration for my apple tree.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
I'm so excited!!!
My friend La-Vie, of C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC recently celebrated her birthday, and in honor of her special day she's doing a giveaway on her blog.
While that's exciting in itself, I'm honored to say she mentioned my blog twice! Please go wish her a happy birthday, subscribe to her blog, and join in on the fun.
While that's exciting in itself, I'm honored to say she mentioned my blog twice! Please go wish her a happy birthday, subscribe to her blog, and join in on the fun.
Monday, April 15, 2013
About A Boy Chevron Challenge
The April 1st challenge for About A Boy (link on the sidebar) was to use chevrons in your design - easy right!? WRONG! I went through my entire stash and found I had nothing. Apparently I've never used a chevron before.
I went looking in my idea books and on web pages for inspiration, but everything was so busy for my style of scrapping. I then stumbled upon a picture that had nothing to do with chevrons and noticed the rick rack, and that was the inspiration for the following page.
I knew I wanted the chevron to be subtle when I started so this was perfect for that.
You probably can't tell from the large page, but the photo mats are chevrons too. I took a close up to try to show that detail.
As a final note....if anyone has any suggestions on how to take better pictures of my scrap pages I would love, love, love to hear them. It seems no matter when I take the picture I get glare and the smaller details don't show. Can't wait to hear your comments. Until next time....
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Heirloom Festival 2013 Haul
I've never done a haul video before, but thought the festival was the perfect opportunity to try. I also tried a new filming technique in hopes of making it easier for me to see what the camera is actually getting.
My mom has also told me my whole life that I look washed out without my lipstick, and that I shouldn't wear my hair pulled to much off my face. I always looked in the mirror, and thought um...ok. Once I filmed, and viewed, this video...wow is she right! If it hadn't been later in the day I would have re-done it with some make-up touch ups.
So without further ado....my haul video.
My mom has also told me my whole life that I look washed out without my lipstick, and that I shouldn't wear my hair pulled to much off my face. I always looked in the mirror, and thought um...ok. Once I filmed, and viewed, this video...wow is she right! If it hadn't been later in the day I would have re-done it with some make-up touch ups.
So without further ado....my haul video.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Allentown Stamp & Paper Festival Vlog
The schedules at work were re-arranged so I was lucky enough to have off the Saturday of the annual stamp show in Allentown, PA. It's about 20 minutes away and I had a free ticket! I tried to do some vlogging while I was there, but didn't want to interrupt everyone's shopping as I wasn't alone. Hope you enjoy going shopping with me!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)