FRIENDS ... a scrapbook layout

 "Life is like a camera.

Just focus on what's important and capture the good times,

develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot."

 

 

Hi and welcome to my blog! Happy Friday! Today I'd like to share this scrapbook layout with you. For creating this I've used a Recollections 12" x 12" Paper Pad called: "Portobello Road" and the Stampin' Up! stamp set: "Vintage Vogue".

 

Last week I joined a crop night at Shannon's house. She is so lucky to be a Creative Memories consultant. She prepared a delicious dinner and a fantastic dessert for all of us, and after that we had to start working on our scrapbook pages. The one I am showing you is one of the layouts I finished during the crop night. It is so much fun to hang out with good friends and work on our photo albums at the same time! Thank you so much Shannon for organizing these Creative Memories crop nights, AND the scrapbook weekends!

 

Well, that's all for now ... Thanks for checking my blog today and wishing you all a wonderful weekend wherever you are. I hope you'll enjoy some stamping or scrapbooking time!

 

Big Hugs and greetings from the USA, Laura

 

 

 

If you'd like to see the details more closely just click on the photo to open a larger view.

 

 

Guess what? It is almost the 1st anniversary of my blog, woohooo! (14.000 page views already!!!) If you want you can leave a comment below, you could win one of my creations! What can be more fun than getting a handmade card in your mailbox? Tomorrow, September 15th, I will let you all know who won. Good luck!

 

 

Don't you love that smell of a fresh baked cake in your house? This Dutch apple pie just came out of the oven ... image a piece of this with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream ... Yeah, let's celebrate the 1st anniversary of my blog!

 

SWEET SIXTEEN ...

 

Hello Blogger friends and followers! Just a quick post today. I'd like to share this SWEET SIXTEEN card (using My Mind's Eye designer cardstock paper: "Lost & Found" and the Stampin' Up! Trim Pompom) with you. The birthday girl is our niece Famke, who will celebrate her 16th birthday soon.  This is the very first time I used my sewing machine for creating a card. I am so happy with the way this card came out.

 

Thanks for visiting today and have a wonderful day!

 

Hugs, Laura

 

 

 

 

Guess what? It is almost the 1st anniversary of my blog, woohooo! (14.000 page views already!!!) If you want you can leave a comment below, you could win one of my creations! What can be more fun than getting a handmade card in your mailbox? On September 15th, I will let you all know who won. Good luck!

 

 

A vintage style wall hanging ...

 

Hello from the USA! Tuesday is here! How is your week going? As you might have noticed, I am experimenting with creating wall hangings lately. It is a wall hanging (instead of a b-day card) for my aunt who will celebrate her birthday next month. The picture shows my dad (he passed away more than 3 years ago, and we all do miss him a lot) and his sister.

 

Sorry, I gotta go now, making another wall hanging, lol! This time for my grandma. There are so many birthdays coming up the following months, I'd better hurry up and start creating more cards! First, I need a cup of coffee and a piece of the vanilla cake (with slices of apple on the bottom) I baked yesterday ... mmmmmmm ...

 

 

  

Thanks for stopping by! Take care and have a lovely day!

 

Hugs, Laura

 

 

 

 

 

Guess what? It is almost the 1st anniversary of my blog, woohooo! (14.000 page views already!!!) If you want you can leave a comment below, you could win one of my creations! What can be more fun than getting a handmade card in your mailbox? On September 15th, I will let you all know who won. Good luck!

Season's Greetings ...

 

 

Hi everyone and Happy Monday to you! Where did the weekend go, lol? The weeks are flying by this summer, and before you know it, it will be Christmas. Today, I want to show you a Christmas card and a tag. I chose the Stampin' Up! "Medallion" stamp and "Dasher" (of course!) for these creations.

 

Thank you for checking my  blog today! Have a wonderful day!

 

Hugs, Laura

 

 

 

Here's the close up:

 

 

 

 

 

This is my Christmas collection so far:

- two cards

- one tag

- 1 gift bag

 

 

(If you want, you can click on the picture for a better view)

 

 

Guess what? It is almost the 1st anniversary of my blog, woohooo! (14.000 page views already!!!) If you want you can leave a comment below, you could win one of my creations! What can be more fun than getting a handmade card in your mailbox? On September 15th, I will let you all know who won. Good luck!

 

 

 

Cooper taking a nap ...

 

 

 

 

Just a note ... two shabby chic notebooks and one card ... Stampin' Up! "Kindness Matters"

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone! Saturday is here again! So, what are your plans for the weekend? To scrap or not to scrap, that's the question, lol! Today I want to share these two shabby chic notebooks and one card with you. I watercolored (using the Stampin' Up! markers and the blender pen) the butterflies (SU "Kindness Matters") and I've used My Mind's Eye paper. I love this SU Designer Frames Folder! I tried the Ranger Distress Crackle Paint for the first time, and I love the antique look it gives to the frame.

 

Guess what? It is almost the 1st anniversary of my blog, woohooo! (14.000 page views already!!!) If you want you can leave a comment below, you could win one of my creations! What can be more fun than getting a handmade card in your mailbox? On September 15th, I will let you all know who won. Good luck!

Well, that's it for now, thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope you'll find some time to scrap!

 

Talk to you soon!

 

Hugs, Laura

 

 

 

 

 

If you want, you can click on the picture for a better view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Shabby Chic LOTV Birthday Card ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can click on the photos for a better view.  

 

 

 

 

Hey everyone! Happy Monday! Hope you are all having a fabulous day! I was so lucky to visit the Scrapbook Expo 2012 in St. Charles, Illinois, on Friday and on Saturday. My favorite booths: the "Melissa Frances" booth, and the one where I found the My Mind's Eye paper pads and the "Stampin' Up!" corner. Don't you love these vintage style wired hangers? This is what I bought:

 

 

 

 

Thank you Yvonne and Maria for joining me to the Scrapbook Expo! What a great place to hang out, lol!

 

Take care and have a great day!

 

Hugs, Laura

 

 

 

I am entering this card in the following challenge:

 

The shabby tea room #129 - Summer Cottage - inspiration photo:

Create a card or project inspired by the COLORS from the photo and INCLUDE DISTRESSING/SHABBY ELEMENTS plus a TITLE/SENTIMENT!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! Extravaganza 2012

 

 

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday! Isn't this an awesome card? (which is made using the Stampin' Up! "Mouthwatering" set, and can you believe this: we added a little sent over the stamped image with the Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder, it smells like a real melon!). Just perfect for someone who has her birthday in the summer. Wouldn't you just love it to open an envelope, and smell that melon scent and getting a beautiful card like this?

 

I was invited for the Extravaganza 2012 (Stampin' Up) on Friday at Lara's house. Judith gave a fantastic workshop. Thank you both so much, and all the other Stampin' Up! fans! I've had such a great time!  We've made two cards and one photo album. Isn't that album a great gift idea for the Holidays?

 

 

 

The new SU stamp set: "Betsy's Blossoms":

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting me today, and thank you and a warm welcome to my new follower Teri! Enjoy your Sunday! Talk to you soon!

 

Hugs, Laura