BEE crazy!

Today it's my turn to post my layout on The Sampler's blog!! Btw, did you know they moved their blog to Typepad??? It's so much better now .... though not totally ready yet (as the dt members aren't on it yet :( ). HERE's te link to the new blog!

And here's my layout ... the photo I used is terrible and totally crazy, so I went a bit wild with my layout as well ....

and some close-ups:

Don't know in what kind of mood I was in last Sunday, as the other layout I made that same day turned out just as "messy" as this one .... (Í'll show you tomorrow).

For the background I used Core'dination cardstock, sanded it, used a (little) bit gesso on it and added some green ink spatters. The rest of the page is a combination of Crate Paper, October Afternoon and Pink Paislee, everything from the The Sampler's July kit. HERE's a link to the store (Scrapbooking Supplies R US)

Hope you like it!!
Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Monique

Sassafras ...

Yay!!! I made the August top 10 at Sassafras with this layout:

Have a fab Sunday!!

Hugs,
Monique

Inkido is now "Papercraft Scandinavia"!!!!

Maybe you already noticed, but as of now Inkido & Ladybug and Friends are now officially called "Papercraft Scandinavia"!!! Go check out there website and their FB page!

Here's a new page I created for them "One HAPPY Family":

and two close-ups:

For this page I used the "Autumn Wardrobe" line (Dotty Rainboots & Wrap my Scarf) and "Tuva" (Rose Dust & Purple Orchid). Furthermore some flowers, leaves, pearls & ribbon.

Wish I could show you some more of my crafty projects, but everything I created this last week I can't show you yet! Sorry!!

This morning I finally surrendered and asked for an invitation to join Pinterest ... I'm totally overwhelmed by all the awesomeness I'm finding there!! Don't know where to start!! I get distracted every minute because I see something even more fun! If you want me to follow you, just leave me a comment. The chance is I'm already following you as I'm following 147 fellow crafters right now and 1 is following me!! - well, I don't have anything to see yet! LOL! but feel free to follow me too, I promise I'll start filling my boards asap!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!
Hugs,
Monique

The Sampler September Kit!!

This morning Holly emailed me the images of the The Sampler September kit "Come Fly with Me" and because it's so gorgeous I want to share it with you too!

and a few details:

If you're interested in purchasing this kit, HERE's the link to the store!!

Here's a list of the contents:

Cardstock:

· Candle (Bazzill Basics)

· Walnut Cream (Bazzill Basics)

· Vintage Photo (Core’dinations)

Patterned Paper:

· Garden Café “Café Iris” (American Crafts)

· Amy Tangerine “The Good Life” (American Crafts)

· Breeze Collection “Fun Day” Today Paper (My Mind’s Eye)

· Fresh Goods Collection “Simple Joys” (Pebbles)

 Specialty paper:

· Sunshine Collection “Forever” Dotted Paper (My Mind’s Eye)

Embellishments:      

· “Fun Day” Pearls Breeze Collection (My Mind’s Eye)

· “Dream” Stamps Breeze Collection (My Mind’s Eye)

· Distress Stain in “Wild Honey” (Ranger)

· Maple Thickers in “Pineapple” (American Crafts)

· Custom Butterfly Embellishments

· “Lovely” Title Sunshine Collection (My Mind’s Eye)

· Farmhouse Collection Phrase Stickers (Crate Paper)

· Amy Tangerine “Hi Friend” Stickers (American Crafts)

· Lettuce, Sunshine, & Fuchsia Ribbons

· Brown Bakers Twine

I'm still busy with my July and August kits (as they arrived a bit late .... ) but hope to get started on this one soon!!

Hugs,
Monique

Best Creation Sewn Together Blog Hop!!!!

Hi everyone!! Welcome to Best Creation's Stitched Creations Blog Hop!!!!

If you arrived here from the amazingly talented Julie Walton, you're in the right place!!

Today we have a fun blog hop with projects using thread!

Here's my layout "Back 2 School", using Best Creation's "Back 2 School"-line.

And a few details: Mats' first very first word was "sun", so when he came home with his schoolwork I cut out this sun he colored and his very first attempt at writing.

And a close-up of my stitching:

Now visit each blog listed below to find the secret FALL words! Once you have found the FALL words, email them to mel@bestcreation.us for a chance to win this new 12x12 Hello Fall collection kit!

Good luck everyone! and just in case, here's the hop order again:

Jodi
Rebecca
Karen
Nicole
Keely
Julie
Monique (you're here!!)
Debbie

If you get lost, just be sure to go to Best Creation's blog page!"

But WAIT it's not over yet!!! I have one of the secret words for you: "PIE"!!

Winners will be announced Tuesday, September 6th!

Thanks everyone for joining us and we hope you have fun!!

Now hop on to Debbie's blog!!

Hugs,
Monique

Farm Life

Going through my stash of papers I found these farm papers from Doodlebug and I suddenly remembered the photos I had bought them for .... way back in 2008 we visited a farm from one of Timothy's soccer mates and the kids were allowed to drive a little bit on the tractor.

Look:

Mats, only 4 years old, is sooooo excited!!
Some close-ups:

These papers came with a diecut sheet, which I used for 75%! LOL!

So how are you spending your free weekend??? Scrapping like me?? What else would you do in weather like ours; can you hear the thunder?!

Despite the awful weather I hope you're enjoying your Saturday and thanks for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Monique