Sunday, May 24, 2009

CMK Blog Hop Time!!

Yes, it is that time again for the CMK blog hop to reveal the new kit for June! But, before I get to that, a brief recap of my very busy week...

I took a photography class on Wednesday with next door Lisa. After lots of messing around this week, I *think* i'm getting comfortable taking my Canon Rebel off of auto, lol.

On Thursday, we hit up one of our favorite parks.
Then I got to witness my baby riding his bike for a period without training wheels!
On Friday, I had a fabulous day helping next door Lisa celebrate her birthday. We left the kids with their daddies, hit up our LSS, got hot stone pedicures and went for lunch... bliss! That night, we had a block party to continue the fun. It's always a blast hanging out with this group, and down-the-street Heather came by, too (don't you love the names i've given my neighbors, lol?).

On Saturday, we had a morning mixed with work and play. Lots of laundry and stuff around the house combined with block building, playdough and dress-up. Then yesterday afternoon, I spent several hours outside working on my flower garden. After planting all the flowers in the last few weeks, it was finally time yesterday to dig a trench for the low brick wall we're buliding around the garden. It's looking good!
Finally, today, we went to a BBQ at another neighbor's house. We all had a great time, and i'm still full, several hours later!
Now, without further ado, I bring you my first layout using CMK's June kit. This kit is SO cool! Lots of bright bold colors and fun embellies! I had fun altering the Pink Paislee chip letters by sanding them and adding some polka dots. It's so much fun to scrap photos of Chloe when she was a baby!


Be sure to check out the blogs of the other CMK DT girls (links on the left)!

Well, my friends, I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. And for those of you who have loved ones in the military, I hope they come safely home to you very soon!!

27 comments:

Charity Hassel said...

love how you worked the kit!

Leslie Ashe said...

Oh my WOW!!! Fabulous work my dear! Love how you sanded the letters and did the polka dots, love how you added circles, love her cute face..love it all!! GORGEOUS work!

Kim Sonksen said...

I know I keep saying it but your kidlets are the cutest! Wonderful pictures.

And how cool is that layout?? I am totally into circle themes but I can never pull them off that well. And I would have never thought that the alpha's were sanded and painted on by you - they looked store-bought. Fantastic!

Jess said...

love your pics...your sons shirt cracks me up...love it!
that pg. is fantastic! love all the circles and those pics of Chloe are cuter than cute! have a wonderful day!

Jocelyn said...

Love the pics!!!! Oh the LO is so cute. Love how you sanded the letter and the polka dots are adorable!!!!! Sounds like a fun weekend!!!!!

Karmele said...

Your new page is beautiful!!
and the photos are adorable!!!
Perfect week!!

Leigh Penner said...

I love your pictures, Staci! You're dd is just the sweetest in her princess outfit and I love the smile on your ds's face when he's riding without training wheels (way to go!!)
AND, of course, you're layout is amazing!! I love the circle and how you altered your title letters, so creative and beautiful, just like you!

Unknown said...

OK, I'm pretty sure this is one of my fave LO's you've ever done! Your kiddos are the cutest!

Elizabeth said...

Very cute! I love all of your yummy details and each time I look at it there is something new to see! Those circles rock and so does your design! And what you did with the letters, totally cute too!

Sherry said...

you are the stitching queen! Circle heaven here!

Denise said...

Hi Staci!!!

Sounds like you had a great weekend!!

Love all the cute pics!!!

Your layout is just amazing,,,love the letters and the cute cute cutie in the middle!!!!

http://carrieferrier.wordpress.com/ said...

Your little ones are so darn adorable!!! Great shots!

A big WOW on your reveal layout. You always knock my socks off with the creative details! wow,wow,wow!!

Sophia said...

Cute LO, love it all...

Estee said...

I love, love, love this! I love the circle, the colors and the adorable pictures!!!

Wendy Kwok said...

Wow.. lovely LOs. And yours kids are so beautiful!

scrappermimi said...

I am just loving your kit and I gotta tell you your pictures look great too! It looks like a fun couple of days!

MelB said...

Staci, the lo is divine!!! I have a thing for circles right now, so that lo totally catches my eye. It also helps that your dd is sooo precious. Looks like another awesome CMK kits.

Peggy said...

Fabulous LO, and such beautiful photos, your children are so cute!
xxx Peggy

ellen s. said...

i love your pix! your kiddos are just too stinkin' cute for words! i love his shirt too ;)

and you know i love your layout, those circles rock with the small pix

Charlotte Cramer said...

What a fun filled weekend!!!!! Awesome job with the kit!!!!!

Lucy Edson said...

Beautiful, Staci!! Love how you altered the chipboard letters and those pictures are so adorable!

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

Love your take on the CMK kit! That LO is so fun!
And keep having fun with your new photo skills! You are doing great!!!

Jen Martakis said...

Beautiful layout and wonderful pics Staci! You are so awesome. :)

Lisa said...

What a great job "with your camera off of auto"! Of course, you have the cutest subjects to photograph!!! Great layout with the new kit! I am gonna have to check it out...I'm in such need of new scrapping supplies...*snort*! Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Pearl said...

o so cute ! your pics as always !

& I spy Jillie Bean Soup pps ? on your CMK layout ! such a doll is she was baby time ! sweet ! sahweet !

Haven't had uch time to hang anyway these days ! grrr !

Dria said...

Terrific layouts. It looks like you have a fantastic time at the park!

Mary - said...

adorable photos girl :) & you did an amazing job with this kit! :) smiles, m-