2S4U - Kazan #57 sketch

I have loved staying busy this summer.
The girls & I have been getting lots
of sun~time at the beach & pool.
This week is VBS @ our church,
so I'm excited to get
some scrappy time in the AM.
I missed all the sketches last week,
but am working right through this week's,
starting with 2S4U-Kazan's 57 sketch.
When I first saw this sketch,
I was planning on waves & a fish w/bubbles.
How I came to this card......?
But, I'm glad I finally used this paper!!
I've also been seeing the lovely new trim
by American Crafts in the Dear Lizzy line.
So, while shopping yesterday,
I found IDENTICAL trim @ HL.
I ended up getting this trim instead,
as I liked the smaller width.
I included a close-up,
as it's scrumptious &
I got it in 3 different colors.

Supplies: American Crafts patterned paper (all) & letter stickers; JoAnn's trim

I'm also including a layout I did last week.
I try to do a couple a week,
but don't use any challenges or sketches,
so I don't often upload to my blog.
But, if I'm gonna do them,
by golly,
someone's going to see them:)

Now I gotta get me some breakfast.
I was so excited to scrap,
I drank my coffee & that's it*yikes*
Have a great one!!

she's a keeper

We've decided to keep sweet Chloe.
I think we knew that before we brought her home,
but it's officially official:)
It's amazing how much she looks like Macy,
our one-year old cat.
Her markings are almost identical.

When Macy was this age,
she was a pearly white color,
so it makes me think Chloe will
darken as she gets older too?
This 1/2 bowl she's in is 1/2 of the
Zhu Zhu hamster ball.
Isn't she cute?

While browsing blogs yesterday,
I came across the Mojo Monday sketch site.
I really liked their sketches
& tried my hand at their current one.
Still using older product,
combined with a Martha Stewart doilly,
that I spritzed with Tattered Angels mist.

Supplies: Basic Grey paper, rub-ons & woolies; Martha Stewart doily; Tattered Angels mist; twine; Cuttlebug embossing template

We're off to go swimming.
The girls have been begging for 2-days,
but the weather kept us indoors.
Have a great one!!

it's raining it's pouring

I've been enjoying the rain.
I've seen a lot of complaining
about all the rain,
but it's relaxing
& keeps me indoors,
which in turn
keeps me from spending money:)
So, I finished another card
& used the current 2S4U - Kazan's #56 sketch.
I'm rather enjoying plundering
through older product.
I've had this stamp for a couple of years
& this is only the 2nd time I've used it.
I had to look up what "Ex Liberis" meant.
I knew if I didn't,
my sentiment wouldn't make any sense.
Apparently it's what is put on
the inside of a book to show ownership.
So, I thought a love card was more appropriate
then maybe a baby or get well card?

Supplies: SEI papers; Fiskar border punch; Prima velvet letters; Cuttlebug embossing template

We're obviously going to relax again today.
I'll do my run/exercise later tonight,
but planning on scrapping as much as I can today.
Have a blessed day!!

July already?

So hard to believe it's July already.
This makes me realize
we have even less summer left,
so definitely going to make the most
of the next 2-months.
I did make a card today,
in between cleaning house.
I decided to use the CPS #174 sketch.
I originally had it turned
just like the sketch,
but ended up wanting the butterfly up top.
Not sure why,
but now I feel like my paper looks wonky somehow?
Oh well,
it's glued down,
so no changing it now.

Supplies: Crate Paper & dies; Prima bling & Fiskar stamp sentiment

I also started another card,
& will hopefully finish tomorrow
& get it uploaded.
Hope you're having a great week!!

gettin' my weekend on!!

Since I don't work,
everyday is kinda like
a weekend to me.
But, I still look forward
to weekend plans.
With it being 4th of July weekend,

I'm lookin' forward to plans with family.
Maybe I'll make some banana pudding?
This morning hubby let me go to Michael's.
They have their punches 40% off,
plus I had a 15% coupon.
There are 2 punches I wanted,
but unfortunately, they didn't have either.
I still managed to pick up 2 others,
along w/a couple packs of Thickers.
So, on this card,

I used older Basic Grey &K& Co. papers,
my new border punch,
& Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge 119.

Supplies: Basic Grey & K&Co papers; Basic Grey fabric tag; Jenni Bowlin butterfly; EK Success border punch

Below are a few layouts
I've done over the past week.
Nothing earth-shattering
except maybe using some older product.

And this sweet picture
is Chloe!!
She's about 7-wks old
& was hand-raised by my sister.
She has another sister & a brother,
so my sister's trying to find them homes.
We're thinking of keeping her,
but Macy, our 1-year old cat,
isn't too keen on the idea.
So, we're gonna see how it goes until Sunday.

I hope you have fun plans this weekend.
Happy 4th of July to you & your family!!