Let's Go | Clique Kits June Challenge Layout

Wow.  It's been a while since I have posted here.  Life has really been a bit crazy.  

Today I have a page I made as a guest designer for Clique Kits.  This one is for the June "anything goes" challenge on their blog.  

the layout:

 I just loved this kit from the moment I got it in the mail.  I had and still have so many layouts planned with it.  The colors, patterns and bits of gold are perfect for my summer photos from a last year. 

 For this page I wanted to keep things simple (like most of the time) and really focus on this adorable shot of my little girl.  Keeping things in a line across the page and strategically scattering the fabulous elements helped with that.  Of course I had to use the gorgeous gold alpha (my minds eye) and add a little of my lettering.   Adding a little stitching to a few spots just made the whole page for me.

the details: 

Thanks for stopping by and having a look.  Don't forget to go link up over on the CK Blog for a chance to win a prize from the CK store.

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Confetti | loved this happy day layout

I still have a lot of photos that came out of the frames on my walls.  They are all so pretty and I have a hard time deciding which ones to scrap next.  This time I laid out a few and asked my kids to chose my next photo.  This is the one they liked most.  I am pretty sure this was from when my littlest one was two.  This is one of my favorite photos of her and her brother.  So much love.

They are not always happy.  They don't always behave or obey.  They certainly do not always clean their rooms or do their chores when asked.  Still, my heart is happy to be their mama.  I am grateful every day for my children.  Even when they frustrate me.  All I need do is think back on moments like this to remember the good stuff they are made of.

product list

Maggie Holmes | Confetti:

sequins

mixed ephemera

die cut ephemera

6x12 journaling and title stickers

celebrate phrase thickers

12x12 chipboard shapes

6x6 paper pad

P.S.  I am using this layout as my entry to the Jot Magazine Mood Board Challenge.  I went to check it out and realized this page is perfect.  Head on over there to try your hand at it!  It's super fun this month.

Serendipity spotlight.

Sherri is sharing a spotlight on Serendipity at the paper issues blog today.  I had to share this photo of my littlest with her ferret.  She is the ferret whisperer.  Every time she holds him he yawns a few times then falls asleep.  This time I managed to capture the yawn.  This is something I didn't want to ever forget.

Serendipity Dear Lizzy | wood grain paper and flower paper (cut out flowers) Websters Pages

You can grab any of this and much more for 20% off at Paper Issues using my code "3littleks" at checkout.  :)

Now hop on over to the paper issues blog for more inspiration using Serendipity.

New Mixed Media Layout

I grabbed some of the new Dear Lizzy stuff from Paper Issues and finally had time to play with it.  I loved the colors and patterns, especially the pink.  The first thing I just had to do was make a mixed media page so I could add in even more color.  The Mask was perfect for adding some dimension before I painted. I laid the mask on my 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock, then spread out a thin layer of modeling paste over, making sure to fill all the little spots.  After carefully pealing the mask off, I let it dry completely (make sure to carefully wash the mask with warm water immediately).  My favorite Faber Castille gelatos (used like watercolors) and a little misting of Heidi Swapp's gold color shine added just the right amount of color/shimmer to the background.  Then just to layer on some papers, a photo and some stitching to finish it.  45 minutes later I have a beautiful brightly colored page that perfectly represents my vibrant 6 year old.

(dear lizzy serendipity papers + mask , faber castille gelatos) 

Paper Issues has the whole Dear Lizzy Serendipity line right now.  Hurry on over and pick up some of this loveliness for yourself.  Don't forget to take 20% with my code "3littleks".