Monday, January 30, 2012

Blog Candy WINNER!!!

Good morning.  Had fun "Meeting" all of you this weekend during the CRICUT CRAFTIN' FRIENDS Blog Hop.  So glad you joined our hop to see all of our creativeness.  We now have more inspiration to follow as well.  Soooo... getting to why you are really here...

And the WINNER is... # 17 LORI APGAR

CONGRATULATIONS LORI!!  You have 1 week to contact me with your address for your prize. 
Email:  fish quad at comcast dot net

If not claimed, I will draw again next Monday.

Blogger Lori Apgar said...

What a super cute layout!! Love the ice skate laces!!!
Friday, 27 January, 2012



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LMCB # 73 - Let's see Trash on your layouts. And... another giveaway!!

A BIG welcome to all of my new followers!  Thanks so much for visiting.  I really got a kick out of reading alot of your comments and could relate to many of you.  Very fun!  :-)   I will be posting the WINNER for my Blog Candy later Monday afternoon.  So stay tuned and don't miss it.
Until then...
Good Evening... Good Morning.. .whatever time it may be... here I am to tell you about the next challenge over at Lasting Memories!!  We want to see you "TRASH" your layouts!  What does that mean??  Use up your scraps, use recycled items, use items from around the house for embellishments or for some different stamping techniques.  The possibilities are endless. 
Here is what I came up with...
Everything on my layout that is "Paper" is from my scrap stash.  This DSP is a collection from Stampin' Up called Rainbow Sherbet and it is retired.  I have had these remains since 2006.
Again getting caught up on my daughter's book.  This is her frist swim lesson this year.



Another "Trashy" thing I did...
I cut the bottom of a paper lunch bag and adhered it to the back of my layout.  This works as a great pocket for her swim report card, YMCA ID card and another photo that I didn't want to throw away.  I think I am going to do this to many of the kid's school/activity type layouts so everything is together and in one place.

I'm also excited to show you that I used the SKETCH that Lasting Memories is providing for inspiration.  It was generously donated from Pagemaps!  You are not required to use the sketch for the challenge.  But if it helps you get your mojo going.. .then take full advantage. 

And... we have yet another GIVEAWAY this week!!  You definitely want to play!!
   Elizabeth is hosting this weeks prize, check this out!!!



Now that I have shown you what to do... get scrappin' and come join us this week over at LMCB 73 and link up your layout by Saturday, February 4th at 9pm EST.

I am also entering my layout over at Paper Playtime #66 - Anything Goes.  Ohh... and they are having a bloghop too.  I'll be heading back later today. 

Thanks again for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stampin' Up:  Rainbow Sherbet DSP, Green Galore CS, Gabe Green CS, Apricot Appeal CS, Tempting Turquoise CS, Whale Wishes Stamps, Designer Button - Brights Collection, White Baker's Twine
Thickers - Alpha Letters
EK Success - Small Alphas

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Cricut Craftin Friend's Blog Hop - DAY 2!!!





Cricut Craftin Friends Blog Hop DAY 2!!!!

Celebrating Cricut Craftin Grammys 1 year 

Blogaversary








We're so happy you could join us for the 2nd day of the hop celebrating the one year blogaversary of Cricut Craftin Grammy. We have asked a few of the Cricut Messageboard friends as well as the Design Team friends (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, Lasting Memories and Sweet Sassy Diva ) to join her in this two day Blog Hop. The participants are allowed to share anything creative they wish to share using a Cricut (or other die cut machine if they do not have a Cricut.)

Overall Blog Candy
I hope you will hop along with us and leave comments along the way. For the overall blog candy you need to leave a comment on each blog each day.

If you leave a comment on all the blogs both days your name will be entered into the Random drawing twice. The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from their choice of Michaels or Joanns.

This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to check out both days so you don't miss any creativeness. Because there is a large number of participants I will give you until January 30th to post your comments for the two days of the blog hop.  Thanks for joining us!

Let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from STACIA, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Suzanne's Blog

For the hop today, I've created a single page layout of some older photos of my son at 2 years old.  I am working on my kiddos scrapbooks as a goal for 2012.  Before I know it, they will be graduating from High school and doing domestic things.  Scary!!  At the age of 2, this is my son mastering the mini jump shot.  He is now 5 and we are signing him up for basketball next year.  Can't wait to see what he can do.

I just have 2 cuts using the Cricut.  Both are from "Sports Mania."  I was having trouble with my blade, so kept it to the basketball hoop and ball.  Bad timing for the darn blade.

Supplies Used for my layout:
Stampin' Up - Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit
Doodle Bug - alpha stickers
Cricut - Sports Mania cartridge
Stampin' Up - Star Punch
Provocraft - Bradlets
Random, old small star punch

And don't forget... I have some blog candy too!  I love that you all are stopping by!  Thank you so much!  A HUGE Welcome to all of my new followers!


Just leave a comment on today's post or yesterday's post for 1 entry to win.
Become a follower or tell me you are a follower for a 2nd entry to win.
Simple as pie!! I will draw the winner on Monday, January 30th.

If you missed my post for yesterday... see it HERE .

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop to the next stop: ELIZABETH

Remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Also posting for Cindy who does not have a blog

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog Friends
Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Melanie http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Faith Abigal http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Kate http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Lasting Memories
Stacia http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/
Michele F http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Karen http://creationsbykw.blogspot.com/
Denise http://thruthelookingglass-glassgraffitix2.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com/
Jennasa http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/
Kimberly http://leokc34.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Message Board Friends
Terri http://craftmeaway.blogspot.com/
Brenda http:// friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/
Rachelle http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sweet Sassy Diva Blog Friends
Lori http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Tina http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Jen http://3catsandabug.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!  Lots of Talent to see!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Cricut Craftin Friend's Blog Hop

Cricut Craftin Friends Blog Hop 
Celebrating Cricut Craftin Grammys 1 year
Blogaversary!!!





We're so happy you could join us for this hop celebrating the one year blogaversary of Cricut Craftin Grammy. I have asked a few of my Cricut Messageboard friends as well as my Design Team friends (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, Lasting Memories and Sweet Sassy Diva ) to join her in this two day Blog Hop. The participants are allowed to share anything creative they wish to share using a Cricut (or other die cut machine if they do not have a Cricut.)

Overall Blog Candy!!!  Woo Hoo!!
I hope you will hop along with us and leave comments along the way. For the overall blog candy you need to leave a comment on each blog each day.
If you leave a comment on all the blogs both days your name will be entered into the Random drawing twice. The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from their choice of Michaels or Joanns.

This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to check out both days so you don't miss any creativeness. Because there is a large number of participants I will give you until January 30th to post your comments for the two days of the blog hop.  Thanks for joining us!

Let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from STACIA, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Suzanne's Blog

For the hop today, I've created a Fun double page layout of my family and I Ice Skating for the 2nd time.

I followed a sketch from Sketch Support as my guide.  Love the end result.


Left Page...the snowflakes are from "Stretch Your Imagination" cart with some faux stitching added and some rhinestone centers for bling.

Right Page...the title is cut from "Once Upon a Princess" cart.  The Ice Skate is cut from the "Cheerful Seasons Cart."  I even laced the holes with Brown floss to mimic laces.  :-)

I am also entering my layout over at this week's Getting Scrappy Challenge - "Flurries of Fun" Need to create a layout that is Winter or Snow themed.


Supplies Used:
Stampin Up Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy
Stampin' Up - Basic Rhinestones
My Mind's Eye Paper Pad - Christmas Kitsch
Cricut Carts-  Stretch Your Imagination, Once upon a Princess, Cheerful Seasons
We R Memory Keepers - Brown Floss


And since you have made it this far... what is a Blog Hop without some Blog Candy from moi??
How about this 4-pack of glitter glue by Martha Stewart??
Just leave a comment on this post for 1 entry.
Become a follower or tell me you already are a follower and leave me a 2nd comment for a 2nd entry.
Easy??  I think so.
I will draw a winner on Monday the 30th.
So Happy to have you visit!!  

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop to the next stop: ELIZABETH .
Remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Also posting for Cindy who does not have a blog

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog Friends
Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Melanie http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Faith Abigal http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Kate http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Lasting Memories
Stacia http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/
Michele F http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Karen http://creationsbykw.blogspot.com/
Denise http://thruthelookingglass-glassgraffitix2.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com/
Jennasa http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/
Kimberly http://leokc34.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Message Board Friends
Terri http://craftmeaway.blogspot.com/
Brenda http:// friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/
Rachelle http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sweet Sassy Diva Blog Friends
Lori http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Tina http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Jen http://3catsandabug.blogspot.com/


Happy Hopping!  Lots of Talent to see!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Participating in my FIRST Blog Hop TOMORROW!!! Join Me!!

Hi All!  Just a quick note to let you know about a VERY FUN Blog Hop that I am a part of and I HIGHLY suggest you Hop through!!  Set that alarm clock for 6:00am tomorrow and come hop with all of us.  This is an EXTRAORDINARY group of Crafters!!  We've got almost the entire Design Team from Lasting Memories, a good portion of the Ladies from Fantabulous Cricut, another group of friends from Suzanne's (THE BLOG HOP CREATOR) message board and last but not least... the Gals from Sweet Sassy Diva.

There is a Giveaway for the Blog Hop and I, Personally will have Blog Candy too!!  So.. don't miss it!!
We will be hopping for 2 days... with 2 projects to share with you, 1 for each day.
So hope to see you!!!  :-)
Cricut Friends Blog Hop

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 16 - "SPRING colors" (Happy Birthday Card)

As I am typing this... I am realizing that January is almost over.  So that means... just a few more months until we get to enjoy some SPRING in our step in the good ol' outdoors!!  Well here is another "Springy, Flowery with Butterflies" inspirational photo challenge for you to try at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  


Here is what I came up with...
As much as I love the flowers and the butterflies... I was clearly inspired by the darker pink, lighter pink and green for the colors for my card.  And the fact that I NEEDED a birthday card.  Actually, I need A lot of B-day cards.  New year... new birthdays.  :-)
I also need to give some credit to Mary - Stamper Camper's Corner for the fun layout.  I like how the piece with the sentiment and image comes off the edge of the card a bit.

I hope you can find some time to join us this week for PLG #16!!  You have until Tuesday, January 31st @ 8pm to link up!  Please check out the other Design Team member's creations.  Some fun things!!  
Happy Stampin, Craftin' and Scrappin'.

I'm also entering my card over at Birthday Sundaes # 40  where you guessed it... Make a birthday card with some kind of "Birthday Wording" on the front.  Kristie is the owner/creator of the challenge blog... and I have followed since day 1.  Just don't get to play as often as I would like.  Go see for yourself... lots of fun birthday creations over there!!  

Supplies: All Stampin' Up
Stamps:  Birthday Bakery
Card stock:  Rose Red DSP, Pear Pizzaz, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Other:  Linen thread, bitty buttons, rose red seam binding ribbon, subtles brads, SU markers

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Lasting Memories Ch. # 72 - "A REAL Treat"

It's time for Lasting Memories Layout Challenge # 72!!!  A "Recipe" Challenge.
Denise, my DT friend and Challenge Coordinator, came up with a FAB idea!! It's a recipe challenge, but not a crafty recipe!! We're going all out with REAL recipes this week!! We want you to share your recipes with us - food, drink, bath salts, body rubs - that sort of thing!! Something that we can all try ourselves!! You'll see a lot of different idea's from the DT, so have fun hopping around to visit us everyone and then go back to link up your recipe HERE!!!!   Due date is Saturday, January 28th @ 9pm EST.
AND...We have another giveaway from Stacia this week!!  You need to go to LMCB to see what she is giving away for playing with us!!  

Here is my take...

This is just not any ol' Popcorn!!  This is my Hubby's version of some DANG good popcorn... and it probably would not be considered a "Healthy Snack."  

Close-up of Left page.  Banners and a REAL popcorn bag from the movie theaters.


Close-up of Right page.  Banners, recipe and journaling that reads.. "It was the kid's first time experiencing a popcorn air popper topped off with Daddy's extra ingredients made for a very tasty snack." 
(They have only ever had microwave popcorn.)

And the very easy, cheesy, buttery, salty, seasoned recipe!!  :-)

I love how this turned out.  It's a pretty simple experience that I managed to highlight with some fun papers and embellishments!  This  just solidifies why I scrapbook!!

I also used a SKETCH from Sketches in Thyme - Thursday Takes #67 to help me!!  Love this 2-pager.
You have until January 31st to join in on their fun.


I would say the joy of seeing your kiddo's see a popcorn air popper for the first time is pretty cool and a SIMPLE pleasure. :-)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Now go get your scrap on!

Supplies: 
Echo Park Paper - Dots and Strips
Stampin' Up Cardstock:  Whisper white, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight DSP
Making Memories - Alpha Stickers (black)
Simply Luxe - Alpha Stickers (red)
Amanda Blue - big "C"
A-Muse - Baker's Twine
Cricut - From My Kitchen
Stampin' Up - Small scallop punch, Triple heart punch

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Paper Lovin' Gals #15 - "Spring Fever" Layout

Ohhhhh my!!  What a heck of a lot of snow have we had in my neck of the woods!!  So with that said... it's time to tell you about the next challenge at Paper Lovin' Gals. (PLG #15)
Does this scream SPRING or what??? 

It sure does to me... so I am sharing a layout with you that warms me up a bit!  :-)



I kept this pretty simple.  Pulled the YELLOW and the FLOWERS from the inspirational photo for my creation.  My kids love playing in the snow... but SPRING is the time that it seems you can do so much more outside.  Soccer, digging, running, just playing around is what it is all about.  These are some pics from 2009.  Even though I don't make New Year's resolutions... I told myself that the non-chronological scrapper in me would get caught up on some old photos this year.  So I am on my way!!  :-)

Come join us for PLG #15 and show us any creation you can think of that is inspired by our "Pretty Yellow Flower" photo!!  So much you can do with this.  I personally love those Mason Jars... but have nothing in my stash that would have worked.  
You have until Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00pm PST to link up your project.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Supplies:
Stampin' Up - "Sunshine Garden" Simply Scrappin' Kit & "Big Deal" Alpha stamp set.  Ink is "Only Orange. 

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Lasting Memories Ch. # 71 - "Happy New Year"

Well we are well into the New Year for 2012... and we are well into our challenges over at Lasting Memories!!  For this week's challenge LMCB # 71... it's all about something to do with the NEW YEAR.  How did you celebrate New Year's Eve??  How did you wind down on New Year's Day?  What are your New Year's Resolutions?  Goals?  Wishes?  Show us what the NEW YEAR means to you and link up your scrap layout HERE by Saturday, January 21st @ 9pm EST.  Ohhh... and we are being sponsored by Haven this week with a  wonderful prize pack!!  So.. definitely wise of you to play with us!!

Here is my layout for "Ringing in the New Year for 2012"...
I really gotta stop taking my photos at night.. .because I don't quite get the right lighting... but this is the best I could get... and I will show some close-ups as well.
We spent another New Year's Eve at home... with dinner, a movie, games, fireworks and a slumber party!!  And we can't forget the all important PARTY FAVOR NOISE MAKER!!  Oh my gosh... my Husband and I had to finally throw those things away.. because the kids would not stop blowing them.  Talk about a headache!!!  So I had to highlight the infamous noisemaker on my layout!!  I am proud for what I came up with.  The base is a Cricut Cut  from "Sweet Treats"... and then I added curling ribbon for the frilly ends!  I was proud of myself for thinking that one up!!  :-)

And then topped it off with a Clock/Hat embellie from the "Celebrate with flourish" cartridge... and just simply a close-up of  the journaling.

Hope you come play with us at this week!!  Lots of new changes over at Lasting Memories with something for you to see every day!!  Featured Layouts, Tips and Tutorials, Featured Artists.... and now even an Inspirational sketch to get your MOJO flowing.  Come See!!

I am also entering my layout  at the newest Getting Scrappy Challenge - "Anything Goes."  Amanda and her NEW DT provide 2 challenges per month.. .and I think I have attempted to play with them at least once per month.  Always love their challenges.

And then I found a new sketch blog (Well new to me) called Twisted Sketches 134 where I used the below sketch and incorporated the twist of "NEW" on my layout.  Wish me luck... this challenge runs all month.
Twistedsketches_134

And finally...Paper Cutz Ch. # 120 is having a challenge that has to do with anything for the New Year.  Well I would say... my layout shows exactly that.  :-)  You have until January 20th for this one.

Okay my friends... that's all I have for you.  So glad you stopped by to check out my creation!
Happy Scrappin' week to you!!  (Although I will be back with more posts)
~Michele

Supplies Used:
Cricut Lite - Celebrate with Flourish (Hat/Clock)
Cricut Cart - Sweet Treats (Party Favor Base)
Cricut Cart - Boys will be Boys ("NEW")
Stampin Up - Celebrations DSP, Celebrations Quick Accents, Basic Rhinestones, Cardstock of Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Basic Black
Martha Stewart - Essentials Paper Pad - (shiny Red paper for party favor and word New)

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Lasting Memories Ch #70 - "Getting to Know you"

Hi All!  Well this is an exciting day for Lasting Memories Layout Challenges!!  It's the start of our new challenge term with a whole new DESIGN TEAM!!  I'm not sure if I have mentioned previously... but a few months ago, Karen, (LM Owner), asked me to stick around with her on a permanent basis and be her V.P.  Smiles from ear to ear!!!  Well... I of course gladly accepted!!  I LOVE being a part of this team!  So many fun layouts have adorned my books... not to mention it is such a great group of Ladies!!  So I hope you will keep reading and join our very first challenge of 2012!!  We also have lots of fun things on the horizon.  Something every day of the week for you to learn, see and enjoy!!  Now...  Here is what I created...


Close-up of Journaling...
Close-up of Song lyrics...

Soo... LMCB # 70 is all about "Getting to know you."  That's right!  We want to learn something about YOU!!  This can go so many different directions.  I decided to do a layout about some of "My Favorite Things."  Besides the obvious of Hubby, Kids, Friends, Family etc. etc... I decided to share with you a few things that make me "Tic" from day to day.  Living in my early 40's, I have learned to not sweat the small stuff and that it is the little things that fill in the spaces between all of life's happenings!!  Gotta think of yourself just as much as you might be thinking about everyone else!!

So... I could have put about 50 things on this layout... but showed a Rich cup of Hot Cocoa, My new fav comfy shoe.. TOMS, a good glass of Pinot Grigio, My music of Adele, Lady Antebellum, Kelly Clarkson and we can't forget the all important Paper crafting stash.  The color scheme of Black, Pink and White is also one of my favorites ... and then to complete... I included the lyrics to the song from Sound of Music... "These are a few of my Favorite things." 
I hope you enjoyed learning a few tidbits about ME.  Would love to see something about YOU!  Come on over and join us at LMCB #70 and link up your layout by Saturday, January 14th at 9pm EST. 

I am also entering my layout over at the The Paper Variety... where it's all about Black and White with a 'kiss' of color.  Black, White with PINK is my choice.  You have until January 13th to go check out TPV.
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy Craftin' and Scrappin'!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock Stampin' Up... Pink Pirouette, Basic Black & Whisper White, Night and Day DSP
Embellies:  Black button from A-Muse, SU white baker's twine, Black and White striped ribbon from my stash, Title letters from my stash (sorry.. threw packaging away), Handmade flowers from Petaloo.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Paper Lovin' Gals # 13 shakes hands with Frosted Designs Sketch # 31

Good Evening all!  Yes... I am really typing this at midnight for those of you on PST time.  I had a 40 minute cat nap today... and it re-energized me!  I NEVER do that... but worked very early... so it naturally happened.  Not to mention... I am enjoying the quiet house of everyone sleeping.
I'm here to share with you the next Photo Inspiration challenge for Paper Lovin' Gals # 13.  I know most of you are past Christmas already... but I am letting go slowly.  So here is my layout that I created...

 

And here is the Inspirational Photo to get your wheels turning. 


As you can see... I had some perfect tree branches with snow on them.  Naturally, the photos of SNOW that we had on Christmas Morning back in 2008.  I don't remember if that has ever happened in my lifetime where I live.  I used alot of Red, White, snowflakes and some red Bling here and there to take from the berries.  I am only missing the bird.  So... show us what you see in the photo and create anything you like and link up HERE by next Tuesday at 8pm PST.
We are still in the early stages of our challenge blog and would love to have you join us.  Tell your friends!! :-)

I also want to share with you a FUN blog that I go to often for my sketches called Frosted Designs .  They have 3 different challenges going on at the same time... and for my layout, I am entering into the Sketch Along Tuesday #31 challenge.  Here is their sketch that I followed.  (Thank you F.D.!!)



Thanks for stopping by to visit.
And a very WARM welcome to my new followers!!  Always a happy thing!!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Playing Catch Up!! First up... PLG #12 "Happy New Year" Challenge

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of my friends and followers!!  So glad to keep these fun bloggy relationships going!!    Not to mention my inspiration to make paper projects!!  Thank you for taking the time to visit and for leaving me fun loving comments!  I always love to come see what you are up to!!  Here is to 2012!!

Here is the first of 2 projects that I am going to share with you today. Over at Paper Lovin' Gals Ch #12, we have a "Happy New Year" photo inspirational challenge going on.  You have until Tuesday 1/3/12 at 8pm PST to link up!!  Hope to see you!!  Here is my take...
 
This is New Year's Eve 2010.  My Hubby was nursing an arm after wrist surgery.  So "Home is where the Heart is."  We played board games, watched a movie, did a slumber party in the living room, watched the midnight fireworks both on TV and around our house.  (Legal here... sounded like a war zone.)  Fun way to kick back and ring in the new year with our kids!!
And here is the inspirational photo from Paper Lovin' Gals to follow...

And a few close-ups to show you my fun hole punched colored numbers and my rosette folded clock!!


I also used a sketch from Sketches in Thyme... but too late to enter.  :-(

And here are few Challenges that I am participating in with my layout.  Wish me luck!  :-)

Whimsical Designs - Share either your favorite project from the last year or make a new one celebrating a new year.  You have until January 11th at Midnight EST.

Paper Issues - "We've got your Number."  Whatever that means to you.  I have the lovely 10 to 1 countdown until midnight featured.  ;-)  You have until January 13th to share as many "Number" projects as you wish.

Getting Cricky - "Simply Sunday Challenge" - "It's a Celebration" -  My layout shows celebrating the new year. You have until January 14th to share a Celebration project of your choice.  

Thanks so much for visiting!!  I will have a 2nd layout to share later on today with you.  So be sure to stop back by!!
Happy first day of the new year!!!