Happy 4th Birthday To Scrapbook Circle Blog Hop!!!!

Happy Tuesday my fellow crafters! Today, we are celebrating one of my favorite scrappy sites, Scrapbook Circle, with a blog hop!!! The site is celebrating its 4th anniversary!!! Yay! There are a lot of crafty ideas as well as PRIZES to be given away! So I hope you will hop along with us! Each of the design team members from Scrapbook Circle with be debuting a layout using the marvelous May kit. I am first up....so let's get hoppin'!!!

Here is the order of the hop:

Scrapbook Circle Blog

Aymee (you are here)

Jill

Diana W.

Diana F.

Lisa

This May Kit is stuffed full of all sorts of Crate Paper, Basic Grey, October Afternoon, Glitz, Elle's Studio, Jenni Bowlin, and Pink Paislee goodies! I love it! Be sure to hop on over to the idea gallery for this month to check out all of the creations the dt have come up with so far!

This is the 4th layout I have created using the kit. I started out with some 3x3" squares of left over patterned paper that I had. Then, I used my Cricut Expression and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software to cut shaped paper out of green cardstock. I only used a portion of it, adhered with Helmar adhesive, and stitched along the edge using a zig zag stitch. This picture is of Carter when he was a toddler. He was out playing in the grass with his best pal, his doggy, Sadie. I tied some of the white tulle around the photo. The 'butterfly' is actually a flower from the Crate Paper chipboard. I cut some of the flowers stamens off and turned it upside down to make a 'butterfly.' I adhered it with Helmar Scrap Dots. I then took some jute and stapled it to show the 'trail' of the butterfly. The alphas are a mixture of Glitz and Pink Paislee. I just love the rustic look of these Pink Paislee alpha's. They are so cute! This was a simple layout to pull together, but I really enjoyed creating it.

"Silly Sweet Sadie"

To show some dimension...I pulled out those handy dandy Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots for the butterfly. I also used the Helmar Adhesive runner on this page.

Now, on to the PRIZE!!!! I have a super cute set of 6 clear stamps from Inkadinkado that I would like to give away!!! This set is called 'Floral Flourishes.' It looks like it would be a very versatile set! To be entered for the chance to win this stamp set, simply leave me a comment on this post. If you could, leave me a blog link or email address or something so that I can get in touch with you if you are chosen the winner. I will randomly select one winner using random.org tomorrow (Wednesday). Here is what the stamp set looks like....

Good luck to all who enter!

Now, on to the next blog on the hop. You will be visiting Jill next. You will absolutely love her! Jill is one of my favorite artists! So inspirational! Have fun!

As always, thanks for stopping by my blog! I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy Scrappin!

Scrapbook Circle May Reveals

Hey yall! Happy Monday! It's time to start another week and another month. As usual, I can't believe another new month is here! Jeesh! Time is going by way too fast for me. But maybe that means summer will go by quick...LOL. I don't care for the heat. I like the spring and fall! :)

Anyways, I wanted to share a few of my May design team reveals for Scrapbook Circle. This May kit is awesome!!! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another reveal, more info on the kit, AND a chance at a prize!!!! Wink Wink!

"Urban Cowboy"

This layout is of my nephew Carter. I have to tell you the story behind this page. I came home one day with this gaudy looking hat that I had acquired at a scrapbooking convention. It was a felt cowboy hat that was pink with black flames! Well, Carter had to have it. He was so funny looking! He was stripped down to nothing but undies (fyi...Carter is one of those kids who hates clothes and if he is at home, it's undies all the way! LOL). He had the hat on and carried around his toy gun. He peeked up from under the hat long enough for my Mom to snap a pic. This face just cracks me up!!! Ha ha! Anyways, about the layout....everything you see, with the exception of the cardboard, cardstock, and staples, were pulled from the May kit at Scrapbook Circle. I used the EK Success 'Swiss Cheese' border punch on some teal gemstone cardstock to mimic the pattern on some of the patterned paper. I stapled the jute trim to mimic a 'rope lasso.' I used the Helmar Adhesive Runner and Helmar 450 Quick Dry on this layout.

To show some of the cutwork and dimension.... (Don't you love this Crate Paper??!!! I just love the pattern! It was begging to be cut. Also, be sure to stay tuned this week....I have another idea that I have used this paper with...tee hee.)

"Pickin' Punkins"

Another layout of Carter....this time at the pumpkin patch. He insisted on picking up his own pumpkin, but it looks like the one he chose might of been a tad on the heavy side. I started out this layout with a base of embossed Coredinations cardstock that came in the kit. I sanded it a bit so you could see the embossing. I then laid a shaped paper template over the top and used some Glimmer Mist in 'Coffee Shop' to mist the edges. After it dried, I used my sewing machine to add a stitch to help define the shape. I love the Crate Paper chipboard that came in this kit! It is just the coolest! I used the Helmar adhesive runner and Helmar Zap dots on this page.

See that face? ROFL! Gotta love him!

To show some dimension...I used Helmar Zap Dots to pop up the chipboard.

"He Smiles....And Our Hearts Sing"

Next up, another Carter layout using a photo that I love. I found the idea for this title in an old scrapbooking magazine that I was browsing through while waiting at the doctors office, so a scrap lift on that part. Everything on this page, with the exception of the alphas, brads, and the ric rac, are from the May kit. The alphas are some older Jillibean Soup that I have in my scrappy stash. I am still on the quest to use up some of my older supplies and clean house a tad. I sanded the edges of this photo. I also used a set of Marvy Uchida scalloped oval punches. Also, once again, I used Helmar Zap Dots and the Helmar Adhesive runner on this page. Love me some Helmar!

Isn't he cute?!! I think so, but I guess I am partial! Tee Hee!

As always, thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a fabulous week!!! Take care of yourselves and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

IASC May Reveal

Hey guys! I'm back!!!!! As you know, I went MIA most of last week due to computer issues. My laptop picked up one heck of a nasty virus. I had to take it to the tech guys to be fixed. So, $130 and what seemed like a lifetime later, I have my computer back!!! I can finally work on getting caught up! I missed roaming online so much last week!!!! I missed bloggin' and chattin'! It was just so awful to be without! The tech guy said I picked up the virus on Facebook...so be careful guys! But I did get him to install better virus protection on my laptop. It is supposed to be some of the best you can get, so I hope I won't have this problem again!

Ok, so while I was MIA, I stayed at my scrappy desk. I managed to accomplish a lot and have several new things to share with you this week. I also have a RAK coming up on Tuesday, so be sure to check back for a chance to win!!!! :) Anyways, I wanted to share a layout with you this evening. This is my May layout reveal from In A Scrap Creations. I used the May kit, along with some of my own scrappy goodies, to complete this page. It is a very simple one. I was in a 'white' mood, which is so unlike me. I usually hate white, but I was feelin' it on this day. Here is the page:

"Sleeping Angel"

To show some of the dimension.....

These flowers were cut with my SCAL and Cricut Expression. They were a Freebie Friday pattern from My Scrap Chick. Since they were a freebie, if anyone would like them, drop me an email at aymee810@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to share them. Also, the button in the center of the largest flower came in the May IASC kit. They are handmade and awesome! They are from Serafina and Stella.

Again, I am so HAPPY to be back! I missed you guys! I hope all of you have enjoyed a relaxing weekend! Have a great week, thank you for stoppin' in, and Happy Scrappin'!!! BIG hugs!

Just A Quick FYI....

Hey guys! I wanted to try to hop online right quick to let you know why I have gone MIA. My laptop, which is the computer in our home, has picked up one nasty virus. I have it in with the tech guy right now being fixed, but have not heard anything back from him. I know I have emails and SVG requests from some of you and I will respond to those as soon as I can get my laptop back....which I hope it soon!!! It is just driving me bonkers!!! We are working on getting our ancient desktop computer up and working though, so hopefully I can get caught up more soon. I just wanted to pop online right quick to let you know I hadn't fallen off the face of the earth. Since I have no laptop, I have been doing a lot of scrappin' and will share that as soon as I can. Yall have a great rest of the week and thanks for bearing with me! Happy Scrappin!

BIG News To Share!!!!!

Hey guys! Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but I am looking at a blah, rainy, oh so messy Monday!!! But, not going to let it get me down because I have the most exciting news!!!! I am now a member of the Helmar USA Design Team!!!! My first mft. DT!!!! I'm sooo thrilled and VERY thankful!!!! Here is a link for ya:

http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/2010/04/announcing-the-2010-helmar-usa-design-team.html

If ya can, hop on over and congratulate all the girls! I know they'd love to hear from ya!!!!

I hope all of you have a fabulous Monday! Take care and Happy Scrappin'! I'm off to work at my scrappy desk! :)

Pushing Up Daisies

Happy Monday Morning! And how are you on this sunny, Monday morning? I hope you are having a wonderful day so far. I am up and at 'em bright and early. I wanted to go ahead and share with you what we are working on this week at The Cuttlebug Spot. This week we are creating projects with our favorite flower. I chose to work with daisies. To be perfectly honest though, my absolute favorite flower is the stargaizer lily, but I had no idea how I could scrap it. I do not have any svg's that are close to it or any pix. So I went to my next favorite...a daisy. I decided to make a little cookie container with ribbon lid. I found the pattern for this container at My Scrap Chick in a set called '30 Boxes & More.' I also cut these daisies out using a My Scrap Chick freebie Friday pattern. If anyone would like the flower svg, shoot me an email (aymee810@yahoo.com) and I'll forward it to ya since it was a freebie. I embossed each set of petals with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I cut out the bees using the Cricut Home Decor' cartridge. I cut the phrase 'pushing up daisies' out using my SCAL software. The grass is a Martha Stewart Icicle border punch turned upside down. I also added in some Stickles, rhinestones, and drew with a white gel pen. I used Helmar Scrap Dots to secure all but one of my daisies to the top of the lid. LOVE that stuff...so sturdy! For the center flower, I used Helmar Zap Dots to pop it up a bit for added dimension. Here is my project:

Up close of my daisies. There are 3 layers of petals to each flower. I added a yellow circle to the center of each and stickled that. I also chose to add a small bee to the center of the largest daisy.
I had to take these pix inside since it was dark outside. This next pic is a bit dark, but it shows the embossing better, so I thought I would share it.

See how the flowers pop up? I love these daisies! I also bent up the edges of my grass.

That is all from me today. If you can, do hop on over to The Cuttlebug Spot to check out the other floral creations my fellow DT sista's have created! :) I hope all of you had a fabulous weekend!!! Thanks for droppin' by my blog today! Happy Scrappin!

Wizard Of Oz RAK Winner!!!

Hey yall! Happy Saturday! I am cleaning house and tackling the biggest mountain of laundry you've ever seen today!!! LOL. But, I wanted to hop online right quick and post the winner of the Wizard of Oz RAK. There were 41 comments, so I put these numbers into a random number generator at random.org. The first number pulled was 12:

So, lucky number twelve is.....SHARI (AKA CRICUTROOKIE)!!!!! Congrats Shari! Shoot me an email at aymee810@yahoo.com with your snail mail addy and I'll get this shipped out to ya asap.

Also, I want to thank all of you for stoppin' by my blog and entering for the RAK. I have recently picked up some super cute acrylic stamps that I will be RAK'ing soon!!!!! Like in the next few weeks...hint hint! So be sure to check back for a chance to win those! I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend! Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

By The Seashore

Hey guys! Happy Thursday!!! I hope you all are having a FABULOUS day today! Are we ready for the weekend?! Oh yeah! I know I am! I hope to get some scrappy shopping in, but we will see. Shhh! Don't tell Brandon! He doesn't need to know! ROFL! Anyways, I have a layout I wanted to share with you today. I sat down to scrap last night and decided to dig once again into the fabulous April kit from Scrapbook Circle. I just love this kit. I love all of the American Crafts Dear Lizzy goodies. The colors remind me of warm spring days and fresh, salty sea air. So I decided to pull out a beach picture and scrap that. I started with some Coredinations cardstock...of which I am a huge fan! I sanded the edges a bit. I love roughing up this paper, especially for beach pages. It just reminds me of the rustic, shabby wood you would see on a beach pier or deck. I'm just totally in love with the look it gives! Everything on the page, with the exception of the cardstock, alphas (Pink Paislee), and bling are from my personal scrappy stash. I'm still on the mission of trying to use up some older supplies that I have. Also, of course, what is a page without some Helmar love? You know I used it! I used the Adhesive Runner on the whole page, as well as some Scrap Dots, and some Zap Dots. Here is the page:

"By The Seashore"

Up close of pic...Carter was such a little beach cutie! This is him and my Mom. Isn't my Mom hot?! Tee Hee! She is always dressed up so cute and is such a pretty lady. Now, if I could only have her teeny tiny frame and be a skinny minni, I'd be so happy! LOL! :) Love ya Mom!

(p.s. And ya know? I noticed, after I took and uploaded these pix of course, that my butterfly is covering up my 'y' on the word 'by.' So I think I will move it down a bit so you can see the 'y' better. So visualize it down a bit.)

I spritzed these butterflies, which were cut out with the Cuttlebug, with some Glimmer Mist in 'coffee shop.' I am new to Glimmer Mist as well and I LOVE this stuff! Awesome!
More dimension....Well, that is all from me today. I hope to sit down to scrap some more today and this weekend. I hope I can get a lot done to share with ya. I thank each of you for taking a moment to stop by today! I hope you all have a beautiful day and a wonderful weekend! Take care of yourselves and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Cuttlebug Spot Monday and a RAK

Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week at The Cuttlebug Spot we have quite the unique challenge! We are creating projects based on one of our favorite movies or tv shows. Well, I have these adorable Wizard of Oz SVG files from Little Scraps of Heaven for quite some time and I just couldn't wait to use them! All of the characters are these cute little bears...so a bit different, but totally adorable! I just love them and had a ball creating this layout. I worked on this page for over 4 days, but it was a labor of love! The 'emerald city' svg was a free svg posted on Little Scraps of Heaven. The files for the characters can be purchased through the Little Scraps of Heaven store. As for the rainbow and 'wizard of oz' title, I made those myself. If you would like those, drop me an email to aymee810@yahoo.com and I will pass them a long to you.

So, I started out with the intentions to make a Wizard of Oz card, but ended up creating this 12x12 layout. I thought the layout would look good as the cover of an album or put into a 12x12 frame and displayed. I used the Swiss Dots, D'Vine Swirl, and Distressed Stripes embossing folders on this project. I also used lots of my favorite...Stickles glitter glue. I really wanted it to be blingy. I used some Gemstones cardstock to cut out Emerald City so that it would shimmer like it does in the movie. I also brought in oodles and oodles of Helmar Zap dots to pop several of the images up off the page. Here is the full layout:

(you can click on these images to make them larger if you want....)

To show embossing and dimension:
Title

The Wicked WitchThe Good Witch

Dorothy and Toto

Tin Man

Lion

Scarecrow

Now, for the news!!!! Do you like the project you see above?? I hope someone out there will because I am giving this away!!! I worked so hard on this and used top quality products. But, I wanted to host another RAK and give something from my heart. So this is it. So, if you would like to be entered in the drawing for this, just leave a comment on this post. Please leave me an email addy or blog addy where I can get in touch with you if you are the winner!! I will randomly select one winner on Saturday, April 24th. That's this Saturday. Good luck all!

As always, thanks for stoppin' by! Have a marvelous week and Happy Scrappin'!!!

Wanna Have Some FUN???!!!!

Happy Saturday!!! I hope all of you fabulous people are having a wonderful weekend!!! I wanted to give yall the 411 on some awesome news!!! Do you love to attend scrappy events? Do you live anywhere near KY or want to travel there? If so, then check this out!!!!

Cave City Convention Center
Scrappin & Classes

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Classes 9:00am to 5:30pm CST
Crop 5:30 to 11:00pm CST

4 Classes from major companies
Little Yellow Bicycle
Imaginisce, Purple Cow, Glue Arts
Reminisce
Cookbookin' Coredinations Papers & FISKARS

GREAT BUFFET LUNCH
CROP IN THE EVENING with make & takes from
Karen Foster, Clear Snaps, Studio Calio & Creative Imaginations

Private Class Rooms

ALL FOR $49.00
We still have a few tickets available.
Call Store 270-678-7171

For further information Just call us and we will tell you all about it!

One of my best scrappy gal pals, Cristal aka Pinky, is going to be teaching!!! She is such a sweetie and a wonderful source of scrappy inspiration! Yall would love her! Also, I have agreed to fly in and be her 'assistant' for the day! I can't wait! It's going to be so much FUN!!!! So if you are interested, we'd love to see you there! There is going to be so much awesome scrappy stuff and giveaways going on!! Whoo hoo!!!!

I hope each of you have a wonderful day! I am working on doing some writing and laundry. I believe the hubby is taking me out on a date tonite too, so looking forward to that. I want to go see 'The Clash of the Titans.' So he agreed to take me. Yay! As always, thanks for stoppin' in and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

Creatin' Cards

Hey yall! Happy Thursday!!! I hope your day is going by great! The weekend is almost here! Whoo hoo!!! I have been playing with the April Kit from Scrapbook Circle and wanted to share what I finished with ya. This kit is filled with all sorts of American Crafts goodies! I love it!!! I finished up 3 cards.

"Hi: A Splendid, Lovely Day"

I have been wanting to make another easel card, so I chose to do so with this one. The chipboard bird is included in the kit. I covered it using Helmar V2 Spray adhesive with some leftover patterned paper scraps. I used Helmar Zap Dots to pop the birds wing up a tad. I used Helmar Adhesive runner for the card, as well as Helmar Scrap Dots for the flowers. The teal paper is Coredinations cardstock. I sanded the edges a tad. I love that cardstock! It gives such a great vintage look.

Up close of my bird...the alphas are American Crafts as well, but not included in the kit. They were pulled from my personal scrappy stash. I picked these up for $1.50 at a discount scrappy store!!!The sticker is from the kit. The flowers are included with the add-on's that go with kit. I cut the yellow shape out using the Home Decor' cartridge.

"Go Fly A Kite"

For this next card, the kite idea was scraplifted from our talented Jill at SBC. She cut some of the patterned paper that is in the kit to look like kites. I just love the idea and wanted to give it a try. Thanks to Jill for the scrappy inspiration!!!

The alphas are Jenni Bowlin and are from my own scrappy stash...
I used my Martha Stewart Icicle Border punch to create my grass. I inked it with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peeled Paint. The banner sticker is also in the kit add-on's.

To show dimension...

"Oh, Let the Sunshine In & Face It With A Grin"

I created this shaped card using my SCAL software and Cricut Expression.

The blue cardstock and sticker are from the kit. The rest was pulled from my own scrappy stash: cardstock, Stickles, and bling.

Well, that is all for me today. I am off to try and finish a project I have been working on for a few days. It will be debuted Monday, as it is for The Cuttlebug Spot. Hint...it has to do with The Wizard of Oz and if you are a fan, stay tuned....I will be RAK'ing this project away to one Wizard of Oz fan! :)

Have a fabulous weekend and Happy Scrappin'!

Cri-Kits RAK Winner!!!!

Hey guys! Happy hump day! This week is flying by for me! But you know what??!!! I completely forgot to pick a winner for the Cri-Kit's RAK!!! I had told yall I would post a winner this past Saturday, and it just completely slipped my mind!! So sorry! I promise, it was an honest mistake! So I wanted to do that today. I had 92 people enter the contest. I went to random.org and used the True Random Number Generator to pick a number between 1 and 92. The first number that was pulled was 21. So I went to the comment section and post #21 was from Misty!!! So Misty...CONGRATS gf! I will be emailing you today for info on claiming your prize!!!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to leave a comment for the chance at the RAK! I will host another one soon! Yall have a fabulous day and Happy Scrappin'! I am off to scrap!

Cri-Kits Debut!!!!

Hey yall! I hope you are having a fabulous day so far! I wanted to share some Cri-Kits info with ya. Cri-Kits will be debuting their fabulous new product at the Mesa Convention Center from April 16-17th for the Creating Keepsakes Craft Show! It will be a blast!! So if you are near that area, you might want to drop in! I sure wish I could go, but it is across the country from me. I just know they are going to be a hit!!!

I hope yall have a great day and thanks for stoppin' by! I am chillin' with the hubby today, but hope to scrap with Mom via Skype later today. So I'll share something as soon as I have it! Big hugs!

Happy Scrappin'!

Bring On The Bling At The Cuttlebug Spot & Some Big News!!!

Hey guys! Happy Monday to you! I hope your week is getting off to a fabulous start! We are 'bringing on the bling' this week at The Cuttlebug Spot. We are adding all sorts of Stickles, rhinestones, etc. to our projects. For my project this week I wanted to do a bit of double duty...that's always nice, right?!! :) I was recently contacted by my absolute favorite site for SVG's (for use with SCAL), My Scrap Chick, and asked to design with some of their files. Of course I had to say yes! They have just about the most adorable things! It is all really cutesy and I love it! I used their 'Tooth Fairy' (you'll have to scroll down a bit on that link to see the files) set of files to create this little shaped card. I cut out all that you see using my Cricut Expression and SCAL software. As for The Cuttlebug Spot, I used the Swiss Dots and D'Vine Swirl embossing folders. For the bling, I brought in an assortment of rhinestones and Stickles glitter glue. I know it may be a bit off before Carter starts to lose his baby teeth, but as soon as he loses the first one, Aunt Mamie will sent him some money in this little card. Tee Hee! Here it is: (you can click on the pic if you want to make it bigger so you can see better)

Second up, I wanted to do some more projects for 'My Scrap Chick.' So I decided to play with two of their book files, 'Critter Books' and 'Sweet Animal Books'. These can make cute little books, but also double great as shaped cards. Yall know how much I adore shaped cards!!! This first one is the 'lamb' book from the Sweet Animal Book set. I made this card for my Daddy. His 60th bday is on April 15th. I used SCAL and a font called 'Mr. and Mrs. Popsicle' to cut out the phrase I love 'ewe' for the inside. Here is the front:

Here is a view of the back and inside of the book. I used Helmar Zap Dots to pop up some of the features on this card.

Next, I made card for my nephew, Carter. His birthday was April 11 and he turned 5 years old! I can't believe it! This snail is from the 'Critter Books.' I just love both sets of the books that they have. The critters are just the cutest. But I think the snail may be one of my personal faves. I used a Peachy Keen face stamp to stamp the faces on both of these cards. Here is the front of the snail card:

Here is the view of the back of the snail card. I used Colorbox Chalk Inks on the edges of each piece.


I had a lot of fun making these cards. I am in a 'cutesy' type of mood here lately. I am working on another shaped card for another special little boy, but it will have to wait. I need to get it sent off so the recipient can receive it before I post it. But I'll have it up asap.

Next, I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I am now a member of the design team at Scrapstreet!!!! I am so excited and can't wait to work with all of the phenominal artists over there!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope each of you have a fabulous day!!! Take care of yourselves and Happy Scrappin'!!!

Guest Design Work for My Little Sketch Blook & Some Exciting News From Cri-Kits!!!

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you are enjoying a peaceful, relaxing weekend! I know I sure am! I have been chillin', scrappin', and catching up on laundry. I am excited about the week ahead...I'm not sure why though. I just feel happy!!! :) Yay! That's always a good thing! Anywho, I have some news to share. I am doing a little guest design team work for a fabulous blog called 'My Little Sketch Blook'. This blog is ran by a lady named Liz and her sketches are phenominal!!!! If you haven't checked it out, please do so. I know I get in a rut every now and then and I love to turn to sketches to help me out. The sketches that Liz creates are some of my fave!!! For today's layout, Liz sent me this sketch to work with...isn't it awesome?! I love how versatile it is! I also really loved how it has 3 pix on it, but it is not too busy. As an artist, I find that I have the hardest time adding more than 1-2 photos on a layout because I fear it will look too busy. But this sketch relieved that fear!!


Here is my layout, "Beach Boy," that I created using the sketch. For this sketch, I followed it pretty closely. I added some cutwork owls (cut from some American Crafts patterned paper) instead of flowers since this page was of my nephew. Although I have used flowers on boy pages before, I just wanted to use the owls on this one. I love these owls! They look so funky and make me smile. The bottom decorative edge on the sketch had my Martha Stewart Loop Border Punch calling my name, so I had to pull it out and use it. I used my sewing machine for the zig zag rectangle as well to secure my decorative ribbon. I used some Helmar Zap Dots to pop some of the owls up for dimension. I also used the Helmar Adhesive Runner for the layout. All patterned paper that you see is American Crafts, as well as the alpha's. The die cut is from Collage Press.
He was so funny at the beach! His hair went all wild and some of the faces he made just cracks me up! Such a silly little boy!

Here is a up close pic to show some of the dimension of the 3-D Zap Dots and ribbon....

Be sure to hop on over to My Little Sketch Blook to check out the other guest designers take on the sketch and for lots of scrappy inspo!!!

Also, I have some awesome news for my fellow Cricut lovers! Cri-Kits, the makers of the fabulosu Cri-Kit Gelly Pens I've been telling yall about, have a FABULOUS new product out....A Cri-Kits Embosser. This new product will allow you to emboss using your Cricut machine! Isn't that just the bees knees?!!! Tee Hee! This new product is going to be so awesome! I cannot wait to get my hands on one and try it out!! These are available for pre-order soon! So keep an eye out!! Oooh, and they have another very special product that they will be announcing soon!!! Yippee! I'll be sure to clue you guys in as soon as they put it up! :)

As always, thanks for stoppin' by my blog! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! Happy Scrappin'!