Oh, Happy Day!!

I have no idea how it got to be the 15th of October already! My baby is going to be 6 in three days and my little girl is constantly wiggling her two loose front teeth. *sigh* It all goes way too fast!

But, it IS the 15th of the month, so I get to share with you what I have been working on for A Walk Down Memory Lane! This month's featured manufacturer is Imaginisce and you can get any of their products for 15%off until the end of the month in the AWDML store!

My American Girl: This LO features the GORGEOUS Bo Bunny Delilah line! I had a great time cutting out those flowers from a sheet of one of the patterned papers and shaping them to have all of the dimension. And, I had lots of fun with the Cinnamon Stickles, too!! This LO was also inspired by a sketch by Helen Croft.
My Wise Guy: For this LO I got to play with the new line from Dream Street called "Sam." This line is SO fun and is very versatile for fall layouts, boy layouts...anything! And, I used my sketch that I shared on the AWDML DT Blog.

Halloween Treat Bags: Aren't these CUTE!?! They are super easy, too! Keep your eye on the AWDML DT Blog on Saturdays for great tutorials brought to you by the DT...and you might just find out how to make these...hint, hint!! I used lots of AC Cardstock and Doodle Bug Hocus Pocus Papers.

Thanksgiving card: I made this super cute turkey with my Scallop Circle Nestibilities dies! These dies are seriously one of the best scrappy purchases I have ever made!! This card also uses a sketch by the lovely Lucy Chesna and some more of the Bo Bunny Delilah papers.

I hope you have enjoyed my "big" reveal! But, the fun doesn't stop here!! Make sure to stop by the other Design Team Members' blogs for more scrappy goodness. And, check out the AWDML Design Team blog for a look at everything!

Lucy

Crystal

Sarah

Mindy

DT Blog

Have a great day!!

Happy October 1st!!!

It's been a long day, but finally I get to share my work with you!!

The featured manufacturer this month at A Walk Down Memory Lane is Imaginisce!! I had a GREAT time working with their Teacher's Pet line!! It worked GREAT for those back to school photos and for cards for the teachers. The papers are versatile enough that they can be used for LO's that aren't about schoool, too!!

Don't forget that the featured manufacturer is always 15% off at AWDML, too!!

This first layout showcases the Imaginisce papers, and also the October 1st Sketch at My Sketch World (by the lovely and talented Lucy Chesna). My baby started Kindergarten this year. It's amazing how I could be so excited and happy, and so sad all at the same time...
And, here's my cutie pie!! This paper can do non-school layouts, too! And, this is based on another sketch by the lovely Lucy Chesna.

This card will be perfect for Teacher Appreciation week, even though it's not until spring. For once I am ahead of the game!! Now I just need to make two more....good thing I have plenty left!! ;)

I hope that you stop by the AWDML DT Blog, or the AWDML Gallery to see what the other DT members have done, too!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

It's Time for a Sneak Peek!!

It's time for a Sneak Peek of October's Featured Manufacturer at A Walk Down Memory Lane! The goodies I got this month are SUPER FUN to play with and I can't wait to share my full reveal with you tomorrow!!

Here's a lookie.....

Now, hop over to Sarah's Blog to see her sneak peek!! If you missed a step in the Blog Hop, you can go to the AWDML DT Blog to get the links to all of the DT Members' blogs! Have fun!!

And, while I have your attention, be sure to stop by the AWDML Forum on Saturday Oct. 3rd to Celebrate World Card Day with us!! Challenges will be posted HERE on Saturday morning and you will have until Monday night to complete and upload your cards! It's going to be a great time, so be sure to stop by!!

See you tomorrow!! ;)

One Hour Sketch Challenge at MSW

Last night we had a great time having a "One Hour Sketch Challenge" at My Sketch World. It was a total blast!! Cheryl posted one of Lucy's sketches at 9:00pm and we had one hour to complete the LO and 20 minutes to upload it to the gallery! What a great time!! Here is the layout that I did!

If you missed it, don't worry, we will be having them about once a month. Just hop over to the forum and see when October's will be!

Yippee Skippee!!!

I love when I get to share what I have been working on with you!!

This month I have been working with Little Yellow Bicycle (this month's featured manufacturer at AWDML) and some Scenic Route Garden Grove. It's been a blast and here's what I have been up to!

This LO is a little different for me, but I think that a simple layout on Kraft Cardstock is just what this photo needed.
Journey:

This LO shows my daughter patiently waiting for the bus on her first day of 2nd grade. It seems like she is getting too big, too fast!! The butterfly was made from a template by Helen at http://www.scrap-a-little.com/.
Waiting to Fly:


Here's another card that does not open the traditional way. It was inspired by Dawn Griffith on one of her fabulous YouTube videos. Looooove it! When you untie the ribbon, you pull the triangles to open the card and it becomes rectangle in shape. Check out this image in the AWDML gallery and in the product description, I have included a photo of how it looks open.

My kids have been BEGGING for us to start giving them allowances. So, we decided that each week when they get their allowance, they need to put at least one dollar into "save" but it's up to them if they want to put the remaining two in "spend" (like for impromptu trips to the Dollar Store) or "save" for that one item they are saving for.

Colby's Banks:

Elizabeth's Banks:
Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Have a great day!!

A Sunday challenge for you!

Happy Sunday everyone!!

This is a time of year when my family seems super busy, so we have to pare down and get back to the basics. School comes first and everything else is a nice bonus. So, this week, I want you to pare down your Layout and get back to the basics. That's right.....your challenge is to do a page with NO EMBELLISHMENTS!!!! Just photos and journaling. Some of my favorite layouts are the ones that are the simplest!

Here's one I did about my son that features this month's featured manufacturer at A Walk Down Memory Lane, Little Yellow Bicycle:


I love how this page came out and everytime I tried to add something else, it just didn't seem right. And then I realized, it just didn't NEED anything else.

So, go for it and make a Layout that gets back to the basics of Photos and Journaling, and share it with us in the AWDML Gallery!!

I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

WHACKY WEDNESDAY!!

Each Wednesday, Lisa at A Walk Down Memory Lane does a fun one day sale. This week, to honor Wednesday's date (9/9/09), she is offering $.99 shipping on all orders for Wednesday only!!! Hop over to the DT blog to get the coupon code, but HURRY because the code expires at Midnight on Wednesday!!

This is a great time to check out the clearance section, the Little Yellow Bicycle (Sept. featured manufacturer so it's 15% off all month!) and the new stuff that Lisa is adding to the store each day! There is so much to check out!!!

Have fun!!!

Happy September 1st!!!

Happy September 1st, Everyone!! My sweet girl started second grade today, I had my first day of my 12th year of teaching with students, and it was a good day.

And, I get to share with you the work that I have been doing for A Walk Down Memory Lane!

The first layout is based on a wonderful sketch by the amazing Lucy Chesna. And, it's the featured layout sketch at My Sketch World! Swing by and check it out! This layout also features the Scenic Route Garden Grove line. You will definitely see more of this line from me soon! The funky flower on this layout was inspired by something I saw on the http://www.scrap-a-little/ blog.
Boogie Girl:
This next layout features my sweet girl on her 7th birthday! I can't believe she is 7 already!! And, the paper here is by Little Yellow Bicycle (who just so happens to be the featured manufacturer at A Walk Down Memory Lane this month!). This paper works perfectly with my photos and, you can get all Little Yellow Bicycle goodies for 15% off for the whole month of September!! This LO also has a cool flower that I made with my Nestabilities Scallop Circle Die!

What's up Doc is another Layout featuring Little Yellow Bicycle. This time, it's the Traveler line. And, I also used a great sketch by the lovely Sarah Eclavea!

This is a fun (and easy) card that was very difficult to take a photo of that shows how it opens! As you may know, I have been challenging myself to make cards that do not open in the "traditional" way. This one unfolds sort of accordian style and the middle part flips over as you open it to reveal the second part of the sentiment. I used LYB Traveler on this, too!

I hope the month of September is a great one for you!! Keep checking back here for more scrappy fun!!

September Sneak!!

I am so excited to share some sneak peeks of what I have been working on for A Walk Down Memory Lane! This month's featured manufacturer has been awesome to work with! Come back and visit on September 1st to see the full reveal!!
And, you should definitely check out the blogs of the other AWDML DT members to see their sneaks, too!!

Lucy

Crystal

Sarah

Mindy

See you back here on the 1st!!

Card Fun!!

I have been having a great time making cards that don't open in the traditional way. I found the idea for this one on YouTube in a tutorial by Dawn. She has tons of fabulous ideas and it's super fun to tweak them and make them your own.

Check this one out! It looks like a "regular" card, but rather than open the traditional way, the top swings open (thanks to a brad) and it reveals your message underneath! Give it a try and share it with us in the AWDML Gallery.

Here is the card closed:
And, this is how it opens! Cute, huh?!

Thanks for checking it out! I would love to see what you do with this idea!