New Bella Blvd Cards

Check out Bella Blvd for all kinds of awesome cards.

I was playing around with the Sophisticates Collection. I made two cards that could be used for Valentine's Day (which is right around the corner) A wedding or an Anniversary! I love making cards that can be used for different occasions.

I love using the tall tags! I tied some white embroidery floss around it and used pop dots.

I sewed on a white flower button on the bottom of the card to add a little dimension.

The sprinkles & lace papers are perfect to add a cute or classy look to any project.

I used pop dots on each layer to really add dimension. And of course inked the edges! :)

It is a little hard to see in the pictures, but I used the We R Sew Easy (hearts) tool on the bottom of the card & used white embroidery floss to stitch the hearts. I love stitching on projects!

I used one of the journaling squares from the Short Stories page in the Sophisticates line for the inside of the card. I also added a simple heart from a punch. The little "Love you" sticker is from the Sophisticates Miniatures Family Sticker & I used a black brad.

Be sure to go over to Bella Blvd's blog to see the rest of Cards on Thursday!

Best Wishes to another Beautiful & Groom

I've been friends with the Jones' girls for over 20 years. My last lil Jones girl got married on Saturday December 3rd. (*Side Note: I love having a wedding in December when I'm doing a December Daily Scrapbook*)

It was a nice day, a little rain in the morning, cold, but no snow...which is amazing. In Wisconsin we tend to have a big snowstorm the first weekend in December.

The church was beautiful with the candles & poinsettias! The girls wore black & white dresses. I liked that the bride had the bridesmaids wear different dresses. They went to different department stores and picked what looked good on each girl.

The reception was at an up & coming warehouse in Downtown Milwaukee. It was completely bare. They had to rent everything & decorate it themselves. It was gorgeous! The food was delicious! Plus instead of having a DJ, they had a live Band from Madison, Wisconsin. It was a trio & they were Awesome!

It was a wonderful day and I think the Bride said it best, "The Best Day Ever!"

Congratulations to Sarah & Jake! xoxo

Birthday Card Blog Hop...

For those that are just joining me, you will want to go to the Bella Blvd's blog, so you can start at the beginning of the blog hop. You don't want to miss anything.

Stephanie is the owner of Bella Blvd & one of my very Best Friends! Here is a card I made for her using the Sophisticates line!

Happy Birthday Stephanie! I hope today is a fabulous day filled with love & laughter! xoxo

I have also added a few photos of Stephanie & me. We have been friends for about 8 years. We have been very lucky to see the world together. I couldn't ask for a better friend or traveling companion.

Studying Abroad in Italy! 2005

Hanging out & relaxing in Myrtle Beach! 2006

Summer CHA show ~ 2007

Celebrating the 4th of July ~ 2008

Vacation to Vegas in 2009 for my Golden Birthday!

Scrapbooking last December together at The Scrapbook Store where we met & worked together. 2010

I have been very blessed to travel with Stephanie on business trips to help her teach scrapbooking classes. This September we went to Minnesota to participate in our first Scrapfest! We had so much fun! ~ 2011

Please remember to go to Bella Blvd's blog to leave Stephanie a Birthday message! I hope you enjoyed seeing a couple more photos of her and learning more about our friendship.

Even thought it's Stephanie's birthday, we have some gifts for a few of you lucky readers as well! We know how generous and giving Stephanie is, and we know she would never have a fun blog hop, without a few giveaways up for grabs too. So we got permission from Robin, who works alongside Stephanie in the office, to pick TEN lucky winners, who will each receive a Bella Blvd collection. All you need to do to be entered in the random drawings, is to leave Stephanie your birthday wishes in the comment section. You have lots of opportunities to up your chances, since you can leave a comment on each blog you visit, as you go through the blog hop. There are 26 blogs, plus the Bella Blvd blog, for a total of 27 chances to get your name in the pot. We will randomly choose winners, from 10 randomly chosen blogs, and announce them on Friday!

For the next stop on the blog hop, you are going to go visit Loredana Bucaria - http://www.lovescraplife.typepad.com/

Don't forget if you ever get lost you can always go back to the beginning at Bella Blvd's blog.

Babies, Babies, Babies...

I feel so blessed to have so many babies in my life. I am not a mother, but I am an Auntie to many wonderful babies!!!

This year has been spectacular...I welcomed three beautiful babies from August until now.

My little Owen James born in August. He is the first born to my cousin Katie & Jim.

My sweet little Evan Miron born in November. He is the beautiful third born of my cousin Dan & Adrea.

Look at this gorgeous picture of Evan from Amy Hall. She does a wonderful job!

My adorable little peanut Ava Rose born in November. She is the first born of my friends Matt & Nicole. She is so precious!

She was so cute & just staring at me while I was talking. I couldn't get enough of her!

I just love all these babies! They make me so happy!

Besides my three new babies this year, I know of 7 wonderful ladies due this coming year. I just found out that one of the ladies is having twins! Yes, that's right I said TWINS! I'm so thrilled for her & her husband. Babies are such a blessing and I truly enjoy them!

A lot to celebrate today...

I think it is so cool that today is 11.11.11. I'm going to take a picture of what I am doing at 11:11:11...which surprise surprise looking at the clock now, I will still be in my CPM machine due to my ACL surgery. That's ok though because as I mentioned before...lots to celebrate today.

For starters it is Veterans Day...I found this really nice photo on google.My grandpa served in The United States Navy. I know my cousin Katie and I, along with our entire family, couldn't be prouder of my grandpa. We are all so thankful for everything he has done & cherish all those who like my grandpa have been a part of the military. Thank you all for your service & dedication.Today I have two different birthdays to celebrate. My sweet little niece, Molly is 3 today! She has grown up so much this past year. This first picture is from February 14th! I love to spend time with the girls on Valentines Day! This year we made cookies. Molly loves to eat...sometimes I find it so funny because it reminds me of my grandma and how she would always say, "You gotta eat!" Molly has definitely got that down. Below she is eating a piece of candy while meeting baby Owen in August.In September, we went to watch Avery play Soccer. Molly was so good throughout the whole game. She of course ran around a little bit because she has so much energy, but I was able to capture this photo which is rare. She doesn't usually sit still. Molly started to take gymnastics this year! Dan & Adrea thought it would be something fun for her to do...since Avery has school and mommy is having another baby. This would be something just for Molly! :) She loves it! She is so energetic & has no fear so it is perfect for her. I hope she continues to like it because I would love to see her grow into a gymnast. The second birthday today is...Maddie or Lynnie. She is the big 1-0 today! I can't believe she is 10 years old already. I met her when she was 3 (Molly's age) She is one of the sweetest little girls I know. I love her so much! Go over to Stephanie's Blog to check out more on Maddie turning 10! Happy Birthday Lynnie!

Lastly, today is the day the last Harry Potter movie comes out on DVD! I am so excited!!! I can't wait to get it and watch it!!! What a great Friday!!! I hoping for a dinner & movie kind of night!

Happy 11.11.11 everyone!

A little early...

to talk about Christmas since it is November 1st, but I have been thinking a lot about my December Daily book this year. I can't wait to start creating, journaling & taking holiday photos. I really do LOVE Christmas!

I was looking through some blogs today and came across a post on ELIZABETH KARTCHNER's blog.

She is giving away a December Daily SC kit giveaway. How exciting!!! I've attached a photo of the giveaway, but go to the Dear Lizzy Blog and check out the inspiration!

Christmas is only 55 days away!

My Love Layout using Spring Flings & Easter Things

The new Bella Blvd's mid-release collections are now shipping & should be arriving at your local scrapbook stores soon.

I created a layout using the new Spring Flings & Easter Things. I Love this picture I took of Molly at the park. She looks so sweet.
The new line's colors & patterns are perfect for the picture. I used some pink twine to tie around the photo.

I popped up the sticker "You are my sunshine" from the miniatures sticker sheet on my journalling block to add a little dimension.
I hope you enjoy the layout. I can't wait to create more things with the new lines!