Don't Look at me...

like that... Layout made about my daughter giving me the look when she needs something from me ( mostly works ;-))

Usually my layouts are kinda flat, I have seen so many layouts online lately that have that nice 3d look that I had to give it a try. Here's a close up.

An other one made about Mei-Li's swim certificat it took her one and a half year to finally get her A certificat, but within six weeks she had B too! Last summer she has got to practice her swimming a lot and really enjoys it now. BTW this sketch comes from a blog that closed now, I thought I had put it in my favorites but cannot find it anymore, if you know where it comes from please let me know so I can give proper credit. **edited, I found the blog, such a shame they stopped, it's Mix it Up**


I am so much in love with these little AC owls, love to cut them out to use on cards and tags...


And been thinking for a while about starting an art journal, the cover is finished now, I have put it on my desk and will give it a start this weekend.

Our week has not been so good, a lot of sneezing and coughing going on... had some news to worry about too, hope next week will be better.

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A few cards to share

Just a few cards that I enjoyed making last week. Started a few other little projects but have not finished them yet. Show you as soon as they are ready.

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November MLS kit

It's about time I post again!! Had a rough week, my little car died on Thursday :-( hopefully it can be fixed. Hoped I had some money left over this month to put with my savings for a SLR camera, but am afraid it now has to go somewhere else.

Had some good times too, playing with the November kit from Memory Lane. Loved the combinations of these papers with some Hambly. The other girls made amazing things too, you can have a look at their creations here.

Layout was made according to the sketch Nicole made for last months Memory Lane NewsLetter.

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Time flies...

when you are having fun... cannot believe the holidays are almost here...

Did quite a lot of scrapping these past few days mostly Christmas related stuff I'll show you later on this month.

This layout was made for last months MLS DT challenge. DD with one of her friends on one of the few summer days we had this year. The "dirty" in the tittle is because that is what they were (you can't tell from this photo) but they rubbed themselves with dirt ;-))

In my enthusiasm I forgot to write down what papers were in the kit, as soon as I remember I'll let you know ;-)) Other supplies used: American Craft thickers eggnog, a bingo card, clear buttons, some ribbon, a 7 gypsie stamp, paper from an old children's book, a flower, doodlebug letter stickers and posca pens for outlining.

This card was made with some scraps, same paper as layout above ;-)) prima flowers, a button and an autumn leaves stamp on craft paper.

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Happy Birthday!!

Hope you have a great day!

Let's Celebrate...

A little bit early, but since tomorrow is a working day for me...

Happy birthday sweet Mandy, have a great day tomorrow!

Dare time again...

Dutch Dare # 20 is online! We had a very talented guest designer this time.

The challenge was to use the lyrics (in anyway you wanted to) of one of her favorite songs by Elton John; Don't let the sun go down on me.

Had to think hard, but finally came op with this, also inspired by 7-7-7 pointed out to me on Angelique's blog (I know I am late ;-)), but in this case you can never be too late. So here is my take at the dare. The other girls have been very creative too, and made some stunning layouts, you can see them here.

Last months Memory Lane challenges was FUN! I loved making these cards, and to judge by the amount of cards on the MLS site so did the other girls. Want to see their beautiful creations, click here.

We got to use some of the gorgeous colorful Tinkering Ink papers and (one of my current favorites :-) Autumn Leaves stamps.

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Today could not have been any better.

I finally had some time to do some ironing while Mei-Li was playing with her friends next door and also had lunch there. It feels good to have some clean clothes in the closet, but no, that is not what made my day...

It started with the mailman, he delivered some envelopes not with bills, but with some beautiful cards for my birthday, made by the girls of the Memory Lane Design Team.

Then while I was having lunch the doorbell rang,

through the window I saw the orange silhouette of the mail delivery van... my long expected order for the clip it up arrived!!!

But that was not yet it... also an order from Memory Lane with some gorgeous foam and felt thickers from American Crafts , some stunning bloomers and chipboard flower, great felt beads (and some more ;-))))) arrived!!

Late in the afternoon I had a job interview with a company I'd already been to last week... guess what... I HAVE A JOB!!! And not just a job, a job I really wanted!

I had a GREAT day, of now to clean my scrap area and to hang my stuff on the clip it up LOL!

Happy Birthday Nicole!

Have a great day! Send me your addy and I will send you the card. Sorry for the bad scan, my scanner doesn't like buttons.

Happy Birthday... dear Daphne!

To you... I do not know you in person, in fact I do not even know you as an online person for more then two months... still you do have my interest... sometimes it is your "honest" journaling, and sometimes it is your artwork (think your art goes beyond scrapbooking) What I love in your work is your "artsy" way of looking at life... and your honesty.

This is what I made for you, I know you are a reader and a lover of art, hope you like it!

Regards,

Mirjam