Smile Layout

Wow, it has been so long since I've posted and a really long time since I've made a layout :) It is summer time and I'm in the mood to scrap. Happy Summer!!!

Some Oldies, but Goodies :)

These are some cards that I have in my stash that I never posted. Check 'em out :)

Bunny Beanie and Quilt Hanging

I wanted to share my latest crocheted beanie. I will be using this for my upcoming Easter photo sessions. I love how it came out :)
I also wanted to share how I hung my little doll quilt on the wall. I saw this idea somewhere, but I can't remember where. I love this idea :)

Happy Easter Bunny Card

When I saw these cute little bunnies on SVGcuts.com, I knew that I had to get them. They are so cute!!! This is my first cut from this cute set. I think it turned out so cute :) I'm entering this in this week's Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #51. The challenge was to use a square card with green and yellow. Thanks for looking!

Bunny: SVGcuts - Spring Bunnies
Card: Shape cut from SCAL
Sentiment and Label: Stampin' Up

Owl Beanie

I've been crocheting this cute little beanie. It was my first crochet project in a LONG time. Some of it is a little wonky, but overall it turned out cute. Thanks for looking :)

Carrot Card for Mamaw :)

Brian's grandmother recently had a birthday and she loves to garden. For her card I used a carrot cut to make this simple card. Thanks for looking :)

Carrot: SVGcuts
Tag: Papertrey Ink
Sentiment: Scrappy Mom's

FINALLY!

I started this little doll quilt about 1 1/2 years ago. It has been sitting on the back of a chair in my craft room, and I picked it up this afternoon and finally finished it by putting on the binding. The pictures aren't that good, but I will get some more when the quilt is on my wall looking cute. I have a really cute idea that I found on the internet that I'm going to copy. Can't wait to get it put together :) Thanks for looking!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #63

This challenge was to make a St. Patrick's Day card without a shamrock. My card isn't exactly a St. Patty's Day card, but it is all about "C-luck" and using green ;) Close enough, right?! I think it turned out too cute! Thanks for looking!!!

Cliparts101.com: Chicken
Smiley Cards: Scallop Card
Papertrey Ink: Tag

Flaunt It Fridays Challenge #13

This was a fun challenge. Not sure what I'm going to put in my match box, but I love the way it turned out. Thanks for looking :)

Matchbox: Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More
Tag: Gypsy Wanderings
Bird: File from Lettering Delights-Cloud Nine

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #47

This challenge was all about your favorite weather/season. Since I am a teacher, it is no doubt that my favorite season is SUMMER! I have time off and I get to spend lots of time with Brian doing the things we love. We spend a lot of time on the coast where we do a lot of kayaking and fishing. We love to take our camper and take our puppies with us.

I made a this little tag book to add some of the many pictures that I take while we are down there. It is nice to have something made already so I can just do some journaling and glue in our pictures. Thank you all so much for looking!

Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More: Tags
Create a Critter: Sun, Shell, Seahorse, and Sunny Days
Give a Hoot: Water Border

Thanks to Ewe Card :)

This is a simple little card I made for a friend. It is a small 4" card. I also made a little envelope to go with it. Thanks for looking:)

Smiley Cards: card and envelope
Create a Critter: lamb
Scrappy Mom's Stamps: cute sentiment

Paper Cutz Challenge #78

This challenge was to make something that included a ladybug, bee, or butterfly. I used my Paisley cart. to make this simple card. Fun and easy! Thanks for looking :)

Paisley: ladybug
Gypsy Wanderings: scallop for card
tag: Papertrey Ink
sentiment: Scrappy Mom's

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl - Share the Love

This was a fun crawl! I enjoyed looking at everyone's beautiful work. Valentine's Day is great with all the cute hearts, colors, and candy :) Thank you for looking! Have a great Valentine's Day!!!

Gypsy Wanderings: tag and heart scallop
Create a Critter: Love

Thank you!!!

Thank you so much Emily and Diana for this award! I haven't had my blog for very long, so this is truly an honor to receive this award! You girls are too sweet!!! Both of these ladies are absolutely wonderful crafters and I love their work! Check them out here and here :)

Upon receiving this award I need to pay it forward to 8 others and they are:

1. Cards by Jovan: http://cardsbyjovan.blogspot.com/
2. Dreenie's Creative Corner: http://dreeniescorner.blogspot.com/
3. Create a Little: http://createalittle.blogspot.com/
4. Momma K Crafts: http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/
5. Paper Maine-iac!!: http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com/
6. My Cricut Crafts: http://randawood.blogspot.com/
7. SLO Farmgirl: http://slofarmgirl.blogspot.com/
8. Sweet Pieces by Me: http://sweetpiecesbyme.blogspot.com/

All of these ladies rock and definitely deserve this award!!! Check out their work :)

I also need to tell you 8 things about myself:
1. I'm constantly working on losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising. It is an everyday battle.
2. I've lost about 40 lbs. over the last few years. I still have about 40-50 more that I'd love to lose.
3. I love rap music.
4. I love country music.
5. I hate cleaning my house. I pay someone $40 every other week to come do the things that I loathe...dusting, vacuuming, etc.
6. I do not have children and probably never will. I love kids though :)
7. I love kayaking and fishing down on the coast.
8. I was extremely scared of flying, but did it for the first time this last summer (with the help of Xanax). I flew to London, France, and Italy. What a way to overcome my fear!!!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #45

This challenge was to make something that honors a cause that is important to you. I am a dog lover and so I had to do something for this cause. I won't get on my soap box, but let me just say that it is so very important to spay and neuter your pets...PLEASE!!!

I used the idea that DT Member Sharon came up with. Don't be Cruel was perfect for my card. I also took it a step further and made a little Elvis puppy. I think he turned out very cute :) Thanks for looking!!!

Create a Critter: puppy
Once Upon a Princess: the cape and hair
Gypsy Wanderings: conversation bubble and music notes