August Challenge YOUrself

This month at Challenge YOUrself, we are creating layouts about tough times.

I created a layout about Audrey's first week.  She was in and out of the NICU with jaundice.

Supplies:

Patterned paper and stickers by Echo Park

Kraft cardstock by Stampin' Up

Letter dies by Momenta

July Challenge YOUrself

This month at Challenge YOUrself, we are focusing on family! 

I created a layout using our first selfie as a family of 3.  This photo was taken less than an hour after Audrey was born.

Supplies:

Patterned paper by Authentique

Letters by Thickers

Embellishments by Simple Stories

Fabric letters by Heidi Grace Designs

Layered embellishments by Paper Wizard

LM 598 - Wedding Inspiration - Something New

This month at Lasting Memories, we are focusing on wedding inspiration (something old, new, borrowed, blue).  This week, we are using using "something new" for our inspiration!  We could create a layout about a new event (new baby, wedding, new home etc) or use new supplies.

I created a layout of my new baby and used the title "new arrival."  These photos were taken by my husband's cousin, who is a wedding and portrait photographer.  We are in love with the newborn photos that she took.

Supplies:

Patterned Paper by Graphic 45

Embellishments by Prima

Word Stickers by Thickers

LM 591 - Love Your Stash - Finishing Touches

This month at Lasting Memories, we are using our stash.  This week, we are using finishing touches, such as enamel dots, sequins, bling, etc!

I created a layout using photos from my daughter's newborn session.  I love these sweet photos of her and my husband. 

Supplies:

Patterned paper by Authentique

Letters by Thickers

Pink washi by Maggie Holmes Garden Party

Ampersand sticker by Maggie Holmes Bloom 

LM 493 - TULIP

This month at Lasting Memories, we are using supplies that start with the letters in spring words.  This week, our word is TULIP.

I created a layout with photos from my sister in law's baby shower.  There was a jungle theme, so this collection worked perfectly.

Here's what I used on my layout:

T - Tiger 

U - Unisex baby shower

L - Leopard

I - Indigo 

P - Palm 

Supplies

Paper, chipboard, stickers, enamel dots by Echo Park Jungle Safari Collection

A bunch of cards for Calvinball

I worked on a bunch of baby cards for Calvinball today.  I have a couple friends who are pregnant and my stash of baby cards was dwindling.

Here's a 2nd birthday card I made for my nephew:

Supplies:

Stampin' Up Teddy and Train Set

Stampin' Up 

Paper by Echo Park That's My Boy Collection

I made a bunch of cards with the bear from the same set:

Supplies:

Stampin' Up Teddy & Train

Patterned papers by Pebbles Lullaby Collection

Stampin' Up Cardstock in Crumb Cake

Stampin Up Label Punch

Stampin' Up 2.5 inch circle punch

Spellbinders Doily Die

Pebbles Heart Puffy Stickers

 I made 4 cards with this stork stamp:

Supplies:

Stampin' Up Buggies and Booties

Stampin' Up Cardstock in Crumb Cake

Patterned papers by Pebbles Lullaby Collection

Stampin Up Label Punch

Stampin' Up 2.5 inch circle punch

Spellbinders Doily Die

Pebbles Heart Puffy Stickers

Calvinball Day 6 - Cards

I created some cards for Calvinball today.  I have a baby shower tomorrow and a bridal shower on Sunday, so I needed some cards.  

Baby Card 1: 

Baby Card 2:

Wedding Card 1: 

 Wedding Card 2:

Supplies:
Baby Card 1 - Paper by Stampin' Up, Buttons, lace and ribbon by Stampin' Up
Baby Card 2 - Paper by My Mind's Eye, Ribbon, lace and buttons by Stampin' Up
Wedding Card 1 - Paper by Pink Paislee Auburn Lane, Cake cut out of paper by Simple Stories
Wedding Card 2 - Paper by Simple Stories, Ribbon by Stampin' Up, Punches by Stampin' Up, Doilies

Baby Shower Decor

I was just at a baby shower on Sunday and it got me thinking... I never posted pictures of any of the crafts that I created for my nephew/godson's shower IN FEBRUARY OF 2018.  At the time, we did not know if it would be a boy or girl.  The theme was jungle animals. 

This is the diaper cake that I made.  My sister in law LOVES peacocks

and I found one at Target, so I had to place it on top of the cake:

This is a diaper wreath I used on the door leading into the shower

These were the favors.  My sister in law loves popcorn!

These were the centerpieces.  I made them with my cricut. 

 The punch bowl had lots of rubber duckie animals in it