Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Happy Birthday Little Guy"

Who doesn't love to scrap birthday pictures of their grandbabies? Our little guy turned 2 years old this year in April, but of course, I haven't scrapped those yet. Here's a layout from his first birthday outing last year.

 The whole family met up at the mall to ride the carousel and enjoy some time celebrating. What a hoot!  Big sister, obviously, joined in the fun too.

I don't use a lot of baby paper. I forced myself to use it here, but honestly, it's not my favorite. It was very appropriate, though, and I know he'll enjoy looking back at this layout some day. He'll grow up way too fast, so I need to use the baby paper while it's still appropriate.

We're blessed to have them close by so we can enjoy each other and just do life together. Being grandparents makes all those years of hard parenting so worthwhile!!

Thanks for stopping by today! I have several more birthday layouts to share, and more of our California trip too. Stop back soon!!

Baby Boy card

Hello! I haven't posted all week, and here it is Wednesday.

Some friends at our church had a baby boy recently, so I thought a cute card was definitely in order. I spotted this card sketch challenge at Paper Secrets. I knew I had to try it with my SU owl stamp and matching punch. I've had these for several months now, and just recently used it for the first time!!! It's so cute.... and now I can't put it down. =)

The blue cardstock is dry embossed with a swiss dot folder. The striped paper has been hanging around in my scrap stash. I stamped the Stampin'Up! owl in Close to My Heart cranberry. I love SU punches and matching stamps! It's so easy and fast to create a card this way. I used another SU punch for the scalloped circle and popped it up with foam adhesive. The baker's twine was cut at about 10" and folded in half, attaching the folded part of the floss on the adhesive behind the blue cardstock. I brought the two ends around and under the owl and tied it at the top. Easy Peasy!! It took me about 20 minutes. Unfortunately, it probably took me 45 to get all my stupplies out and put them back away. =( Some day I'll have a more convenient place to craft.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Cards

I'm making time for a really quick post before Jacob's soccer game.

I made these a few weeks back. The snail is a 3D sticker embellishment that I've had in my stash for awhile. I really liked the orange buttons with it. This one came together pretty fast for me.
The next baby boy card is my fave! I sent it to my nephew and wife in Dallas area who are expecting their very first baby later this year. We can't wait. I was following a sketch but didn't like it until I used the crimper on the star, and then added the baby blue star stamps on the white background. That seemed to pull it all together for me.
The last is a sympathy card for our Pastor's wife whose Mom passed away recently. I just love how the tree stamp (SU) turned out. I'm still a rookie stamper....practice, practice, practice!
I'm scrapping this Friday night and Saturday! Can't wait. Need to print some pictures out so I have something to work on. LOL! =) Have a great weekend!