Catch Up

I have a post up at the Scrapbook Sussies blog, and another project over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog... It has been a busy Friday!
We had to cut short our camping vacation due to the stomach bug. That is one thing that does not mix with the wilderness at all! And, since then, this bug hasn't been wanting to leave our house! Hopefully the weekend will put an end to all that (plus a big can of Lysol ;) Have a great weekend!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #20

Challenge #20 -At the ZOO, Animal theme: Create a card or project using an animal, must be a cricut cut animal.
I had the opportunity to play with acrylic stamps donated by Joy's Life. The stamp set is "Lots of Pun" see it -HERE these stamps go great with cricut cut animal cards and oh so fun!

Elle's Studio- July Creations

I had such a blast playing with Elle's Studio goodies. Also, make sure to check out all the new items. Calenders and number tags- adorable!!

Some Like it Hot

The heat was getting to me, so it was time for our second annual Flagstaff camping vacation...And don't ya know even the campgrounds have wi-fi these days. Although I did forget to bring my card reader so no pictures for now :( We are camping by a tepee, very cool!

I did want to share that the Elle's Studio gallery is up for this month, go check it out!!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #19

Challenge #19
Christmas in July:
Create a Christmas theme project, perhaps something to get ready for the upcoming holiday.

I used Create a Critter to make this holiday planner book. I had an old notebook that I covered with patterned paper. Christmas lists- here we come!

Park Play

We went to the train park on Saturday morning. It was overcast, but it made for a little bit more humidity than usual. Audrey saw the carousel and was running to hop on it. She hasn't met a carousel she hasn't liked :) A few weeks ago I won a pair of cutey booty bottoms (they are the sweetest, and the packaging is awesome!) from Pluff Mudd Studio. Make sure to become a follower, she always has fun giveaways and cute tips. Been working on some different crafts, and got to scrap with lots of fun people over the weekend...always nice to get out of the house once in a while!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #18

Challenge #18

Cool Yummy Treat w/ Optional Shape Card

Create a yummy treat shape card (optional) or project!

The ice cream and wording are from Once Upon a Princess, and the flowers are from Create a Critter. What a fun challenge this week!

Elle's Goodies

Head over to Elle's Studio blog to see the rest of this layout, some scrap-room pictures, and a write up. It is the designer spotlight for the month. Fun:)

A Couple of Challenges...

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things Challenge- My Favorite Store! Smeeks is the cutest little candy store I have ever seen! And, next door is another adorable store, Frances...My favorite local places :)

For Crop Suey Challenge #12-Create a project based on a bad picture.
This is a photo of my sister and I. We were both blurry in the picture, but I love it anyway.

CSN Stores Giveaway Winner!

I totally got my date wrong and should have posted this yesterday...but, the winner is-

Stephanie said...

awesome giveaway! thanks!

I will contact you with the email I have, if it is incorrect shoot me an email at valgallen@gmail.com so I can send you the details!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #17

I used create a Critter for the background, worm, and banner. After I read books that I buy I usually give them to a friend or my sister. I will tuck this in the next book I give away, (if I ever finish it!)

Challenge #17

Creepy Crawlers w/ Orange

Create a project using any type of bug and include the color orange somewhere on your project.

Summer Layouts

A couple more layouts, swim style! I used items from the Summertime Sussies Special Edition Mini-Kit, love it ;)

July Scrapbook Sussies Kit

The Scrapbook Sussies July kit was perfect for many events that I have been wanting to document.

My grandma gave me a ton of pictures that I have been wanting to scrap. My dad was born in South America, and lived there for quite a while. I love this picture with his sister. I haven't really done much heritage scrapbooking, but would like to do more!

Harmonia playing has been really popular around the house. It is so funny seeing them play the blues ;)

We started swim lessons for the kids, and it has been quite the hit. Audrey tries to bring snuggy bear EVERYWHERE!


The summer heat has gotten us into playing board games inside. Candy Land can get intense when playing against a four year old.

I have a couple more layouts, hopefully can get them photographed this afternoon to share for tommorow... It is almost the weekend, yay!