Oh the things I would sew...If I could only sew....

How many of you can sew? I have noticed lately that a lot of people seem to be taking out the old sewing machines and creating their own items. Or at least this is what I see on Pinterest now a days. I don't know what it is about Pinterest that you take a stroll through all the wonderful things and find yourself wishing you could do things you have never wanted to be able to do before.
Sewing is one of those things for me. I don't even own a sewing machine, but after taking a look at some of the spectacular and free items I found on Pinterest to sew I found myself doing exactly that. Wishing I had 1. the time and 2. the supplies to actually sew something all on my own.
What is even more amazing is that the same week I had been drooling over hand sewn items on Pinterest Sas Designs decided to release her new kit which believe it or not is all about sewing.
I immediately informed Sarah that as much I would love to create a beautiful layout all about my wonderful sewing accomplishments I unfortunately lacked a certain amount of skill in that area. So I jokingly told her I could possibly create a layout base don the things I would like to sew if I knew how to do so. The more I got to thinking about this and all those wonderful teasers I saw on Pinterest the more I realized this actually might work. LOL
So what you see below is my layout using Sas's beautiful new kit "Sew Much Fun" available HERE at Bits2Kits.

I really would make all these things if I possible could. I just love them all!! I was just in awe looking at how "Simple" the patterns appear. I am sure that if I actually deemed to complete a project I would find they are much harder then they portray themselves to be. Those Sproket Pillows are so wonderful!!! The wine carriers and I really love that storage box!!! The sling bags and well that hand clutch is just to die for.
Well, yes I could go on for days. LOL In the meantime I will be content to drool and one day maybe..............

Great Tutorial for Crediting and Linking in digital galleries.

I ran across this tutorial on Sahlin Designs Blog for crediting and linking your layouts in online galleries. I think it will be really handy when it comes time to link my layouts in the future. Figured why not share it with my friends as well. Hope it helps someone else out there as well and thanks Sahlin for a great tut.

Welcome to another "Blessed" day!

I am telling you Sas just keeps cranking out the spectacular kits. Her newest kit is no exception, made with gorgeous papers and wonderful elements the kit is extremely versatile for creating many differing types of layouts. Blessed is available HERE at Bits2Kits.

Take a look at the fun and fancy layout I created of my son Wyatt.

 

I really like the colors and the papers have an old fashioned feel to them in my opinion. I found that they worked very well for boys and they also remind me that autumn is on its way.

As usual I also created a Quick Page for you to grab if you would like to have your very own layout just like mine. Just click on the ad below to be taken to the download link.

Another new Layout and another freebie!

I have had quite the week this week. It hasn't exactly been good but I am getting through it. First I was in a minor car accident which didn't do a lot of damage but really put me in a bad frame of mind. Some guy on a motorcycle attempted to pass in the emergency lane during a back up on the freeway. When he swung back into the lane from the emergency lane he misjudged and ran right into the side of my car. I was so angry at his stupidity I wanted to smack him.

Then to make the week even better my sons Endocrinologist informed us that they are pretty sure he has GHD which is Growth Hormone Deficiency. My son is 10 almost 11 and he is WAY smaller then all the other kids in his school and all his friends as well. The 2nd and 3rd graders are bigger then him. So we took him to the Endo and this GHD is what he says he is pretty sure he has. What this means is a lot. GHD not only affects your growth it affects your heart, lungs, bones, immune system, muscles, just about every part of your body. The hormone is produced in our pituatory gland which is referred to as the "Master" gland. Why?  Well, because this gland is responsible for a lot of things inside your body. Without the Growth Hormone we don't grow adequately but even worse we are prone to heart attacks, osteoporosis, and many other very un-fun things.

What do you do for it? Well, that too is very un-fun. The only thing that can be done for it is to replace the hormone by injecting it into the body daily for the rest of your life. Our Endocrinologist said that we NEED to do it until he stops growing but it is recommended that it be done for the rest of the life span because it affects so many other areas aside from the growth. We are still in the testing phase and we went today for more labs and a Bone Age scan as well. Dr. Ching our Endo though does say that he feels that he needs to start the medication/hormones right away. He is waiting for the labs to come back to decide dosage etc etc.... I guess the labs are suppose to tell us exactly how much hormone is being supplied by the pituatory gland if any and how large of a dose he needs to receive to start out.

Thank goodness I got this layout done before all this happened so you still get a freebie and I still get to look like a good CT member for Sas LOL. I created it using Sas's new September Personal Use Grab bag available HERE at Bits2Kits. It has a lot of pastel colors and was a very fun kit to work with.

 

I created this fun layout and then added my beautiful Cocker Spaniel Misty Blue to the layout. She is a spoiled rotten dog that loves her life. Except when she is in trouble like she is now for getting into the garbage can while we were out today getting tests done. 

Everything except the paper with the writing on it and the dog print tag is from Sas's newest Grab Bag. The paw print is from her "Our Family" Bundle. The paper with the writing on it I created using brushes. 

The writing around the page is simply lyrics from the song "You are My Sunshine". I thought it was fitting with all the bright yellow on the page. Its funny how much I like bright vibrant colors in my layouts since I certainly would never put them in my home on my walls etc. I have greys and tans here in my home. 

So you also get the Quick Page of this layout if you would like it.

You can grab it HERE as well. 

I do hope you all have a very sun shiney day!!!

Huggles!

Punched out look on your digital layouts

I found another wonderful tutorial in my inbox today and thought it would be great to share with you all real fast before I head out to work. It teaches you how to get a punched out look on your digital papers. You can find the tutorial HERE.

A Few new layouts to share with you all

So I have been so busy at work and pretty much coming home and just being lazy. I did accomplish getting a few layouts done though believe it or not.

The first layout is a photo I took o a gorgeous hawk while we were at Montano De Oro State Park again. We happened pat this majestic bird perched upon her nest enjoying the view of the ocean while protecting her eggs (Babies?) from predators. I used Sas Designs Newest Bundle "Our Family" available HERE at Bits2Kits. I also used one of the templates included in the bundle to get my layout off to a splendid start.

I used the Mom portion of the bundle and I think the colors worked very well with the colors of the foliage the hawk is ensconced in. The papers in the this portion of the kit are probably some of my favorites of the kit as well. I normally am not a pastel type of person either so that says a lot coming from me. LOL

My next layout I created using the Dad portion of the kit and the colors are more my style but I decided to go with a more monotone look so it would be even more masculine.

I love the chicken wire and the stars in this one. I decided to "toss" the photo's around so it looked less organized and a little messier as well. I figured that would also add to the masculinity of the layout. I hope it accomplished what I was attempting to do.

Both portions of this bundle are available HERE at Bits2Kits. I hope you will take a little time and look at all Sas's fabulous kits. I am truly enjoying being on her CT. It keeps me scrapping but still gives me the freedom to scrap when I want to and have the creative juices to do so.

Thanks for looking everyone! Have a splendid day! Off to watch the Nascar race now!

HUGGLES!

Outdoor Fun!!!

My family just loves Summer and Spring and what better time of the year to play outdoors and have lots of "Outdoor Fun". Whether we are camping, miniature golfing, playing at the beach, or just hanging out we always have a ton of fun together.
Sas Designs newest kit is perfect for your outdoor and camping layouts. Just look at the layout I created with the kit.

I love the color palette and I really love that tree!!! Its so cute and it looks wonderful in the BG behind the spectacular stamp frame! Now the title work is not part of the kit and its is available at SSD by Mandabean. Everything else in the layout though (aside from my photo of my son) is included in the kit!

Now for your weekly quick page gift! You can grab this layout made into a QP just for your personal use HERE. I really hope you enjoy and make sure to run over the Sas Designs store and pick up this great kit!