A Couple For Always Cards

What's this?  A new post?  It can't be!  Well, it's officially summer break, so there is a chance I'll be posting more regularly, at least for the next few weeks.  I have lots of projects to share, but it will take m e some time to get them all photographed to post.  I happened to have these two on my phone, so I thought I'd share.

The first one I made for my future sister-in-law for her birthday.  I just love the black and white with a splash of color, and of course, I had to add some bling.  I'm sure this card was inspired by someone, but I can't find anything similar in any of my files on the computer or Pinterest, so I can't give credit.

**edit--I found the inspiration for this card here on the annieworks blog.  

This card was for my mom for Mother's Day.  She wants to re-do her office in a Paris theme, so we got her all Paris items to use for decorating.  I just had to make a card to match.  I used the Eiffel Tower from stamp set that came with the Le Bella Vie kit in the last catalog.

I also had to share this.  I made this cake for my brother and his fiancé for their housewarming.  It was my first attempt at anything of this type.  I've seen the diaper cakes, and then came across some kitchen ones on Pinterest.  The bottom is a tin of cookie cutters, and the top is a glass measuring/mixing bowl. 

Final Two Alaska Layouts

Here's my last two layouts from our trip.  I can't express how happy I was to get this album done.  I loved how easy it was in Studio J!  I don't think I'll ever scrapbook vacation photos any other way.  

Alaska Views using the Tommy Kit

Our animal friends

Don't forget the Studio J special, $5 layouts, lasts until March 15th.  Go here to check it out!

Circus Time on the Cruise

The boys participated in the kids' circus, which was a lot of fun.  These layouts use the Animal Cookies kit.

A few more Cruise Layouts

The Studio J special has been extended until March 15th, so you still have time to get $5 layouts!  Here's a few more from our Alaska Cruise, using the Tommy paper.

Victoria, B.C. Studio J Style

 Victoria was the boys' favorite stop of the cruise.  We definitely want to go back there someday.  I was sad we never made it to the gardens.

All of these layouts were  made with the Travel Express Kit.  So easy and beautiful.  I love all the playful shapes and patterns.  THe third one, especially, would be difficult to duplicate as a paper layout.

Don't you love that night time shot?  Austin took it!

Glacier Bay Studio J Layout

These are two of my favorite layouts from the trip.  The photos were already gorgeous, but I love how the colors of the Wonderland papers play off them perfectly.  

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Happy Birthday, Austin!

I don't know whether to celebrate or cry!  Today my oldest is 11 years old!  Where has the time gone?? That can't be right! 

When did this adorable little guy 

Christmas 2002

Bryce Canyon 2004

become this handsome young man?

2012 AAU Basketball

As sad as it makes me that you are growing up, Austin, I'm am loving seeing the wonderful person you are becoming.  I love you!  

I'm looking forward to going back to work today--finally!  It will be a fun week because it's Hallissey week!  That's our big basketball tournament for 7th and 8th graders.  We have events every day leading up to it.  Plus this weekend will be a four day weekend filled with basketball and sleepover for Austin and his friends.  

In honor of Austin, I'm taking a break from Alaska layouts and sharing a couple Studio J layouts that are older photos of my boys.  Enjoy!