Our First Tree!

Since I just got married to my husband in August and we didn't live together before hand this is our first year decorating our own tree for Christmas.  We cut in down in the forest so its not quite perfect but that's party what we lave about it.

When I originally wrote this post I did not mention that I used the Creative Scrapper Sketch #132 because I thought I missed their deadline.  I just checked their blog and as it turns out I'm just losing my mind...there is still another 2 weeks to enter for this sketch!  Here it the sketch I used.  I stretched it out to make it a two pager.

A Couple More Christmas Cards

Here are a couple more Christmas cards I made.  I am happy to say I think I'm done for the year.  It's a great feeling to accomplish things!

I used a boarder punch and stamp from  Scraping Supplies and some more of those stunning flowers from Scary Cute.  Both these Esty shop are willing to reimburse 10% back to my blog readers.  For Scraping Supplies use the coupon code READ in the comment box; for Scary Cute just mention my blog in the comment box.

I love how these flowers make simple projects seem so much more special.  Also, this is the first border punch I've owned and I'm having so much fun playing with it and creating layers.

 

Featured Materials:
Scary Cute - Flowers
Scrapy Supplies - Angel Stamp, Border Punch

There will me more again tomorrow.

Oldies but Goodies

I can't believe I haven't posted in over a week!!!  On the bright side I got lots of scrapping in over the weekend so I should have a lot more posts this week including another sponsour feature, some fun Christmas layouts, and (depending on what comes in the mail) hopefully my next blog candy!!!

These layouts were made before I started my blog but for the sake of over compensating for last week's blog silence I thought I'd post them.

This Is Me

Hillside Winery

 

I promise there will be another post tomorrow.  Have a happy Monday!

Tis the Season

Here are a couple more Christmas cards I've made recently.  It's nice that this is almost checked off my to do list for the holidays...next up are tags!

I loved using this great border punch!

They are simple but look great and were quick and easy to make...which is ideal when you have to make a whole stack!

Featured Materials:

Scraping Supplies - Christmas Stamps & Border Punch

At The Beach

I know everyone is in the Christmas craft making zone but my head is still at the beach.  Here is another layout from Mexico.  It's a bunch of beach photos taken over the course of our honeymoon. I ordered that beachy woven background off esty and thought it was a great addition to the page.

 

Some "Scary Cute" Creations

Today I am featuring a great little Etsy shop called ...

SCARY CUTE

It is run by Chelsey who has her Scary Cute blog here.

The shop is filled with all sorts of beautiful handmade flowers...they can be pins, clips, headbands, and even scrapbook pieces.  Click here to visit the scary cute shop!

Also, Chelsey has been generous enough to offer a 10% discount for all my blog followers.  All you have to do is mention my blog in the comment box during purchase and she will refund 10% back to you.  

Have fun shopping!...I definitely did!!!  Here are a couple things I made with her flowers.

Dive
Here is a page of my hubby and I about to drop backwards into the water for our first scuba trip...so much fun!

I love how these flowers accent the page.

This layout was inspired by Sketch #129 at the Creative Scrappers blog.

Christmas Card
Here is my first Christmas card of the season.  It's nice to know I've at least got a start on this since Christmas is right around the corner...also started my Christmas shopping today so things are getting done!

I really loved the deep red color of these flowers.  Perfect for the holiday season!

This card is designed for this weeks Bo Bunny card sketch challenge which is posted on the Bo Bunny blog.

So that is it for today.  I have already started on more so look out for the Christmas cards and Scary Cute creations coming.

Jump Into Fall

Here is another fun fall layout from my weekend trip to Victoria.  I love these photos we took.  Definitely the benefit of having a DSLR; my old point and shoot couldn't have captured this so perfectly.

While in Victoria we ran across a private little scrapbook shop where I bought these two Graphic 45 papers and a bunch more fun stuff you'll be seeing used soon.

I really love the painted chipboard leaf flourishes.

I've submitted this page for this week's challenge over at Let's Capture These Sketches.  Hope everyone enjoys their Friday.