During the husband's Hardware run...

You always start a house project, get half-way through...and someone needs to go to the hardware store for something...while my husband ran into town with two of the kids...I finished my "Dotty Garden" layout and started a second that I am calling "Dotty Hearts and Flowers" After I took the picture, I was thinking...it would look a little more boy-ish if I replaced the flowers with some stars in the same colors- Similar to the "You're a Star" car below??....

And here is an almost finished one....

Playing until the deck calls....

I did most of a layout for Summer Scraptastic.....needs some journaling banners and sun rays and some buttons for flower centers....but the rain has held off...so it's off to the deck we go! But this was just too darn cute not to share in progress! This idea was borrowed from a post on Julia Hammond's bog...

Rain and Powertools Don't Mix!!

The hubby and I tried to work on laying down the new decking...but after a few minutes...power tools and rain started to seem like a bad combination!! So...since I WAS kid-less....I sat down to plan our next party!The date is yet to be set...but Summer Scraptastic is in the works....a 6 hour scrapaganza!! This will feature the Dotty for You papers that were available in May. Participants will be able to choose between 6 card layouts or two 2-page scrapbook layouts for $20. Additional card kits will be available for the quickie-crafters that are just having too much fun to leave!! Scrapbookers are welcome to haul over their stash and use my books and displays for inspiration. I will have some embellishments for sale and you are welcome to use my Cricut!Here it is...Dotty for You....so far!!

I love this paper...so summer perfect!! I'm really trying to create some boy-appropriate B-day cards as well as the girly-florals that I LOVE!! These are still in progress...haven't yet decided if I want greetings on the outside or if I should stop now....


 This card, Dotty-Fancy Floral, was inspired by...a fellow consultant whose name I forgot to record when I borrowed the picture...I'll go back and figure it out though..because I LOVE her stuff!! The second card, Dotty- Lagoon and Sweet Leaf Floral,  was inspired by Gina Brandstetter's design that I saw on her blog atgmbscrapper.blogspot.com

And for the boys.....

I promise to update soon.....with better pictures!!

Summer Solstice Scrap Party

Our next party will be this Thursday, June 21st from 6:30 'til dark! :-) The summer workshops are very informal GIRL TIME!! It is okay to come and go as necessary. Please RSVP by Wednesday night so that I can prepare project kits and SNACKS!!

This session will feature the paper packet Footloose- a very fun Beachy looking packet- and the June Stamp of the Month, Tweet Life! Project fees are $10 for a 2-page scrap layout or 3 cards. Kits will be assembled with directions so that you may assemble them at your own pace. Feel free to bring your own projects to work on as well!

June Promotions:

Project fees waived with $30 product purchase

Stampaganza- Buy 2 stamp sets get the 3rd of equal or lesser value free!

Buy $50 in product and get the June SOTM- Tweet Life- for $5 (a $17.95 value)

If you are interested in holding your own gathering, I am scheduling summer dates. Parties may be held at your home or mine, and you begin earning free products after only $150 in purchase totals....a great way to have a fun time with your girlfriends and earn some free new toys :-) 

Please RSVP by Wednesday night so that I can prepare project kits and SNACKS!!

Summer Solstice Scrap Layout- Imagine a title on the banners...and a large title below the photos....This layout will take 4- 4"x4" photos and one 5"x6" photo..or could be altered to accommodate more smaller photos!