Sharing a bunch of stuff this Saturday Morning...Here's a layout I put together:
You might recognize the pic from my trip down to Oregon last month. I tend to scrap with primarily black & white pics...there's a reason for that...I think that it is easier...I worry about coordinating colors etc...so when it came to this particular pic I was seriously struggling with it...I initially thought of using grey/navy but problem is, I don't have much in those colors...at all....so I took my hat and was inspired by the colors on that:)All the paper is ala Echo Park...LOVE their stuff...a ton.
I was inspired by Twisted Sketch #63:
This week's twist is "Fold" - any how, any way! So that's why I have that folded number on my page...it is held together with zig zag stitching ala vintage thread! Although it doesn't lay straight, I believe that is what gives the layout a whimsical feel:)
The canvas flower is Jillibean {patting myself on the back for not hoarding}, the buttons are PTI and the alpha is Thickers, of course:)
I Love this Life
{yes, I do!}
All the patterned paper is Pink Paislee...I cut out the bird image...slapped on some Martha Glitter Glue and coated it with Martha Glitter! The pearls are by KaiserCrafts and the tiny bloom is vintage Prima:) Everything is nestled on a PTI Kraft base...I've been loving the sketch challenges over on Skipping Stones Design:
Okay, I just wanted to share a couple more pictures from my recent mid-western vaca:) These were taken in a small, small, small town in Eastern Montana...I have 2 words for you:
Pitchfork Fondue:
I kid you not...it was pretty tasty:)Check out their petite "elephant ears"...
I definitely had my taste of "small town living"....Could I ever live in a small town? I actually live in a small suburb of Seattle but the convenience of the access to big city happenings is something that I really enjoy:) Oh yeah, and I can't live without my Starbucks:)Be on the lookout for my Blog Candy Slingings....bear with me since I'm also doing my Garage Sale this morning until 1 pm PDT :)
Comments
your vacay looked like fun! i've never been to montana before.
have a great day!
*hugs* steph :)
It's always a pleasure to visit your blog!!!
Sweet greetings,
Saskia :)
The card? Happy, cheerful & full o' sparkle...guaranteed to make anyone smile. :>
Two suburbs o' Seattle came straight to mind upon reading (one starts with "B" and the other "K")....we had considered moving back when I was a teenager & had even gone and looked at houses there. Such a small world! :>:> And I hear ya on the convienences of a big city nearby (not to mention, the culture & diversity!).....I live in a very small town, but I'm still close enough to a major city to reap the benefits! :>
I about gasped...check that! I *Did* gasp when I saw "Saturday"...I was thinking, "What do you mean, Saturday?! Its not nearly that late..." Oh yes it is! And what?! Seriously, what?! are my eyes still doing UP?! So, its off to bed I must go. Have a very merry weekend, Amy! :>
What exhaustion will do to an already chatty gal.
And, that's all I'm going to say about *THAT*. (Well, maybe I'll add a - sigh......)
and cute birdie card too, love the mini banner ...just too cute!!!
Wow ive never seen snything like pitch fork fondu - very cool
love tasha xx
That card is beautiful and I love the little glitter bird.
I will just say pitchfork fondue and pigs ears!!!! What were you thinking?
You've done a great job on matching the colours..I guess you shdnt be afraid of matching colours no more..its perfectly fine... :)
Thanks for your sweet comment on my flashback card!! I always love visiting your blog and get very inspired by your work too!
Els, :)
OK so what are elephant ears?! They look VERY interesting...as do the pitchforks!
Love that pic on your LO and the whole LO - those colours totally work for that pic!
Don't even get me started, gushing over your card I'll sum it up in one word:
BLING-A-LICIOUS!!!
Hugs,
Aimes
x
Aint card cute or what!!!.. love all the embellies :)
I love all the foodie pics.. makes me hungry.. you are inspiring me to post some foodies photos I took when I went back to my hometown last mth :)
Happy Weekend :D
hope the garage sell went well :)
Oh my... your card is YUM and beautiful...ok... what not its Amy....
And the cards - beautiful as always, looove the glittery birdie and gorgeous pink paislee papers!!!!
Good luck on your sale!!!
and i love the LO (AWESOME pic & i looooove that funky vintage wonky-stem flower which YEAH totally makes it!) but that birdie card is ♥PF♥ annnnnnd ♥SMOP♥ and also a few other amazing & joyous abbreviations! holy moly missus you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
As for the twist....It's fab :) I think making our LO's a little off keeps it "home-made" & real!