Tuesday, June 16, 2009

So very thankful for Zout...

Oh yes, I sure needed that stain remover today! Just look at my daughter's face - her clothes did not fare any better ;-) We went to a nearby produce farm today to pick some berries, and we came home with very yummy rasberries and strawberries. We got to see lots of cherry trees, too, but unfortunately they were not quite ready yet. We'll definitely be going back soon, though!

I am finally remembering to drop off the layouts I did for Doris Sander's class last month. The first one was showing how specialty paper can be used in unique ways. I placed cardstock behind a KI Sheer and then cut away pieces of the cardstock to reveal some sheer windows. I love that Sass frame paper! It's hard to believe my baby girl was ever that tiny...


This next layout was to show how stickers can be used in unique ways. For this one, I covered a Heidi Swapp transparent frame with small Making Memories letter stickers. I used an opposite color to spell out my title, within the rest of the black letters. This is my little man showing off a new trick he learned at preschool this year - writing his name :-)

I am loving "summer" (hard to believe that we technically have a few days left until it is official!) so far... how about you all? We hit up our splash park this weekend, have gotten lots of play time outside, and the n'hood late night backyard soirees seem to be occuring regularly now. I'm looking forward to the next couple of months :-) Hope you guys are all having a great week!

13 comments:

Diana said...

LOVED the pictures of the kids, especially Chloe with strawberries all over her face. Also LOVED the LO you did of just Chloe when she was just a tiny baby! Hard to believe she was ever that tiny!

Mom

Diana said...

OH! Also loved the one of Noah as well, with him writing his name.

Mom

Unknown said...

How cute are those kiddos??? Your LO's are amazing, I love how you used the sheers and the paint on Noah's LO.

Tara Powell said...

I swear by Zout too! Too bad they don't sell in in 10 gallon barrels...
I am oohing and ahhing over your layout with Chloe as a baby, just precious!!

Meg Giroux said...

I absolutely love this pictures of the kids! super cute!

Awesome layouts Staci! both of them are gorgeous.
Love how you cut the little frames for Chloes pictures.

Have a great week!

Jocelyn said...

What perfect pics and Chloe is sooooo cute!!!! I just took a similar one of Evan writing like Noah!!! Love the LO and look at all of that hair!!!! Thanks for stopping by with all your wonderful comments!!!!! Have a Super Duper Day!!!

Peggy said...

Gorgeous LO, I especially like the one with Noah writing his name. What a wonderful memory to have scrapped ... I have no idea when my kids first knew how to write their name...
xxx Peggy

Lisa said...

OK, so I already saw these...and they are AWESOME! Per your mention of Doris' class, I signed up and LOVED it! Guess you now know where I saw these, huh? So much attention to detail! And I will be looking for those adorable photos to show up on a LO in the very near future...they are TOTALLY scrap worthy!

Glad you guys are having such a great start to the summer season!

Denise said...

Hi Staci!

YOur layouts are gorgeous and sooo are those babes of yours, I love when they're faces are dirty...that's how my nick always looks!!! Lol

We are just finally getting some hot days up here,,,we had such a cold start but hope the rest of the summer will be hot!!!

Have a great day!!
Denise

Brenda Hurd said...

wow - your projects are amazing as always! LOVE your FP one below! We need to do some berry pickin - that sounds fun! Chloe looks so cute with her box of berries!

Estee said...

I really really really love your style!!! (and loved your Mosh Posh entries, too!) :)

Lucy Edson said...

Berry picking always brings back great memories for me - love those pics of the kids!!

And WOW!!! The layouts you did for Doris's class are fabulous!! The layered frames are inspired and look at your intricate handcutting! And I know I will be using the idea for the letters - so clever, my friend!! :)

Jess said...

Staci...serious awesomeness in this post!
Adorable pic of Chloe and her strawberry goodness...
Fricken awesome pg. with baby pic of Chloe...pub worthy..send it in!!!
Love those pics of Noah writing his name....that is a truly adorable pg...perfect moment to scrap!
thanks for being so inspiring!
:-D