The Bus Stops Here.

The first day of school heralds a new year of adventure for children, renewed friendships and a few sad Mommies.

This year it was a very sad day for little Pana as he watched the big yellow machine swallow up his very best friend. Pana hadn't been separated from his adopted brother since his arrival 6 weeks ago.

My heart broke for him as I looked at the picture of him sitting patiently on the pavement waiting for Joaquin to reappear.


It was a long day for both of them but eventually they were reunited and within seconds of those bus doors opening Pana's little world had turned right side up again.

The sketch my layout it taken from is posted on the Stick It Down blog and was designed by Ali Gage. In fact on the 1st of each month there are three sketches posted; a single, double and a card. Whether a card maker or layout junkie you'll find more than enough to inspire you.

Double Page Layout

Single Page Layout 

Card Layout

I do hope you play along with as many layouts as you can fit into your crafty time. I look forward to visiting your blog and seeing more of your works of talent.

Apple Picking

This was the day that little Xavier had his first apple right off the tree. No more applesauce for this guy.


He delighted in being pulled along the rows of apple trees. He took his role as guardian of the apple filled bags very seriously.

I wanted to keep everything 'orchard' colours so stuck went with red, green and brown as my theme colours. I couldn't resist adding an apple core to my layout as Xavier left quite a few of those in his wake as the afternoon wore on.

The sketch my layout it taken from is posted on the Stick It Down blog. In fact on the 1st of each month there are three sketches posted; a single, double and a card. Whether a card maker or layout junkie you'll find more than enough to inspire you.

Double Page Layout

Single Page Layout

Card Layout

As a member of the Stick It Down Design Team I'm always excited to see everyone's creations.
I'll be dropping by your blogs to see more of your showcased talent.



Loon Lake

For our summer getaway this year we vacationed at Loon Lake. It's only an hour away but it could have been a whole different world.


I enjoyed morning my tea in a Muskoka chair on the dock. I couldn't get enough of that gorgeous view.

My inspiration for the layout is the July 1st Stuck?! sketch. It showcased my photo beautifully. Stuck?! will have another sketch out on the 15th.

Thank you to my Bestie, and constant source of inspiration, Danie for passing along the technique of using the negative of the stencil as a stencil. I think you get what I mean. :) She's got some great layouts and tips on her site. You should drop by.

I can't wait to showcase more photos from my vacation.

Winery

The cellar at Peller Estates is like Wonderland for wine lovers.

I still can't believe they made me leave.

The inspiration for my layout was this great sketch from Stuck!?

The paper itself provided the title.

Wine themed papers and stickers, together with my entry ticket, showed my page to be all about the wine cellar experience.

Wow! 5 months old

Eliya could have been sweeter as she smiled and charmed the camera in her 5 month photos.


Mommy and Daddy are so good to share Sam and Eliya's pictures with me. They give me great fodder for my scrapbooking addiction.


It was especially nice this time as I've recently been invited back to the Stick It Down Design Team. With my role on the double-page layout team I need lots of great pictures and little ones are always the best source for that kind of volume.

I really enjoyed creating the different ways of 'pinning' things to the swags. The swags themselves I sewed on my machine using a bright pink rayon thread. The shine of the rayon thread draws your attention to the pinned trinkets.


The sketch my layout it taken from is posted on the Stick It Down blog. In fact on the 1st of each month there are three sketches posted; a single, double and a card. Whether a card maker or layout junkie you'll find more than enough to inspire you.

Dougle Page Layout

Single Page Layout

Card Sketch

I'm looking forward to see your creations.

I'll be dropping by your blogs to see more of your talent.