Hangin' Out!

I love the lazy days of summer. Last summer I spent 8 weeks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It's a stunning place to explore. While there I had a visit from my Niece & her friend, along with their 4 children. I took them to some of my favorite places. Autrain Falls is one of them. The kids had a wonderful time exploring along the Autrain River and checking out the Falls. It's also Monday and that means it's time for a Monday Challenge over at Little Scraps of Heaven DT blog. This weeks challenge "Make it BIG". Here's what I did.

I used the boy and girl from the "Car Wash" set and made them BIG. Such fun. I also used my "new" border templates from Kiwi Lane Designs. Here are a couple close up shot of the kids.

Their little "crocks" make me smile every time I see them. I made the border strips like pockets so I could tuck a couple more photos and some journaling in. I so love the "Framing" system that Kiwi Lane Designs has come up with, I ordered a few more pieces.

This is what the pages look like with the photo tags pulled out.

And a shot of the title.

I am really really really enjoying the Kiwi Lane Designs system. You can check them out here at KLD.

Be sure to stop over at LSHD and check out whats new. This is what the Car Wash set looks like.

And one more thing stop over at the DT blog to check out what the other DT gals did with this challenge. You can also find all the rules for entering the challenge yourself. Hope you'll join us.

Cindy

Just A Fishin'

Happy Monday! I had the pleasure of attending a crop with some friends for the weekend and I got a couple layouts finished. The first one was for the Monday challenge at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs DT Blog. Be sure to visit the blog for the challenge rules and to see all the DT layouts. This weeks challenge is to create a scene.

I used the Just a Fishin' and Boy in boat files for my layout. You can find the pattern over at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. I also used something new! New is fun. I attended the Great Lakes Mega Meet over the weekend, very BIG scrapbooking expo. Found a  company called Kiwi Lane Designs. They have a wonderful system they call "Framing". You can check it out here:

I bought 2 border sets and used one on this layout. LOVED it!!

Here are a couple more close ups of the pages.

On the right side of the layout there are 3 photo/journaling mats that pull out for extra room. Two are smaller mats by the boat and one under the big mat for larger photos.

This layout is for sale. $30 plus shipping. Email me at KeepsakeAve@gmail.com if you are interested.

Happy Monday!

Cindy

Scraps are us!

This weeks Monday challenge is to create a project using only scraps. Yes you heard me, only scraps. You can't even use a full sheet of background cardstock, it has to be scraps. So here's what I did. (Please forgive my photos, it was very overcast here yesterday. It's really not this dark of a layout.)

A close up of my Pilgrim and the journaling.

For those that know me I frequently start with a sketch. One of my favorite places to grab a sketch is PageMaps. As soon as I saw this sketch I knew I was going to use it. Be sure to check out the May edition of PageMaps. Some truly wonderful sketches.

Head over to the Little Scraps of Heaven Designs DT blog for more inspiration. If you need a super cute paper piecing pattern to use, check out the latest at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Here's a little sample-

Have a wonderful week!

Cindy

E=MC2

Just a little Einstein for you on a Monday morning. This weeks challenge at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs DT Blog is to make a Tag and use a LSHD pattern on it. Here is mine:

There is a wonderful set over at LSHD call Little Einstein. It's simply adorable.

 This weeks challenge is create a 4 X 6 Tag!

Just make sure you add your favorite LSHD paper piecing.

To be eligible for a chance to win the $20.00 in FREE patterns you MUST Create your tag & use a LSHD paper piecing (or piecings) somewhere on it.

Either link your project to the DT blog or post it on the fanpage by Sunday, April 15 , by Midnight Central time.

MAKE SURE that you are linked up on the DT blog to be eligible to win!
If you submit your photo via facebook (if you don't have a blog), then you can still add it to the blog using the link to your photo (or we can add it here for you).

Feel free to also post your project on the LSHD Facebook Fanpage after you link up! 

Have a wonderful Monday!!

Cindy

A New Venture.

Well I have an announcement to make. I've been thinking about it for quite awhile now and the time seems right to start my own Paper Piecing/Layout business. As of last night Keepsake Ave. Creations is open for business. If you've seen a paper piecing or layout on my blog that you'd love to have, give me a shout out. Layouts I can recreate, I can make them similar (I may not have the pattern paper available). Individual paper piecings can be made to order, color & size can be changed if needed.

You can follow me on Facebook at Keepsake Ave Creations. You can send me email at keepsakeave@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

I can't post and not share a project so this is one I did recently.

This is my son at 2 with two cousins. These boys were so happy eating their suckers while hanging out in the camp chairs. I wish moments like this could go on forever.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cindy

It's National HUG day!!

To honor this wonderful day Tricia over at Little Scraps of Heaven threw out a mini challenge. You can find it on the Facebook fan page. This is what I created.

This is a close up of the title and the Chickie Poo! She's just wonderful! A gal after my own heart. LSHD pattern called "Girl in Capri's".

OK folks in honor of today Go give away a few HUGS! They are free after all.

Happy Crafting!

Cindy

Another Monday Challenge

This weeks challenge is to alter a picture frame. Here's what I did with a $1 frame from Micheal's.

I used the Snuggle Bunny collection from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Be sure to stop over at the Design Team blog to see all the wonderful creations we've come up with to inspire you this week. 

There's also a wonderful SALE going on over on the LSHD website.

While you're over there you may see some wonderful new patterns. Here's a couple of my favorites. 

I'm heading out of town for a week of SUN on the warm beaches of Gulf Shores Alabama. If I am able I try to post so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gulf.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Cindy