August at Scraptastic

Just sharing what I did with the August Kit this month, better late then never ;)

 For this one I used a cut on my Silhoutte for the background, I love the subtle texture it gives the layout.

 There are a lot of great patterns in this kit and I kinda wanted to mix them all together. So I went a little wild with my topper on this page.  I loved that acetate piece that was originally a square but I hung it at an angle for an awesome arrow/triangle look.

 I think this one might be my fave!  You know when you have a paper that doesn't really speak to you and then BAM, it does????  That's what happened with this one here.  Sometimes you just have to play around with product, mix it with other things and then it all comes together.  I love the subtle colors on here.  The dirty aqua, orange and grays.  I need to go back and coordinate a few more layouts for this party.  I think the colors go well together ;)

This one shows the brighter colored options in the kit and goes with our sketch of the month.

Here's a look at the September kits that just hit the shop!  I'm excited to get started on the We will Rock you Kit!

The Girl Kit looks pretty fun too....it's always a hard choice!

July at Scraptastic

I am so in love with this months Either Way kit at Scraptastic, I really can't believe it's still available.....it's amazing!

Don't forget the add on.....

Here's a look at what I've been doing with it....

 Do you see the gold POW paper?  I cut these leaves and title on my silhouette.  I'm in love!

 I love the combination of soft and bold colors......They combine beautifully or work wonderfully alone for completely different looks.

Super fun, right?!  Now go and grab yours before they're gone ;)

Scraptastic Sneaks

The March sneaks for Scraptastic are up on the blog today!  Go here and check them out!

If you're not a subscriber, they will be available for purchase on March 1st.

Don't forget, there is more than one to choose from ;)

While you're pondering all that greatness...how about a few layouts from this months 

kit Mr. Big Stuff

There are just a few left.  Can you see those flame wood veneer???  They are SOOO fun!

 I tucked that awesome flame behind this picture here, to just peek out a little ;)

 Here's how I used the other flame.  I didn't realize how much I would love them!

And here's one more for ya

 More exclusive wood veneer on this one too....the circles and stars.

I'm the Worst!

I really really stink at blogging don't I?!

I have a love hate relationship with it and I'm not sure what to do about it.  I love the good ol' days when I told stories and recorded my families adventures.  As they've gotten older, they've asked that I not say so much about them.  So my blog has turned into a strictly scrapping blog.   While I love scrapbooking and love to share my work, I feel like I'm missing the heart and sole of why I blogged in the first place.   

I would like to get back to a little better story telling and recording of my life but I'm not exactly sure if there is anyone left who cares about that part.  Maybe those of you reading this thing are just here for the art ;)

What are your thoughts??  I'd love to know.

aaaaaand......in the meantime!!!

How about some pages ;)

January's kit at Scraptastic.....it's pretty awesome if I do say so myself.  I thoroughly enjoyed it!

 All the pretty girls:  I adore this OA floral and definitely had to showcase it!  The veneer snowflakes in this kit are amazing and looked so pretty tucked under the alphas.

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 Do you want to build a Snowman?:  Pretty sure I don't have to say where I got this title from ;)  I cut a circle backdrop on my cameo for this as well as the title.  Lots of little layers and stickers.

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 Snow Cave:  There are so many amazing papers in this kit.  I decided to collect the blues and use a few of them for a more monochromatic look.  Love how the orange alpha pops off the page for a bit of fun.

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 Winter Fun:  this woodgrain was my fave by far!  I cut the tree on my cameo and used it as the centerpiece.  A couple of layers, some subtle colors and a fun border.  It makes me happy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Be sure to let me know if you like this place the way it is 

or if you're interested in a few more details ;)

Scraptastic Winners!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday!  I don't know about you but I am exhausted!  All this celebrating is hard work isn't it!

I've got a couple of winners to share with you today and a few layouts of this months Scraptastic kit.  

First off, the winner of the "This Life Noted" kit & stamp set is:

Stephanie Eaken said...LOVE the wood veneers too!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

December 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM

And the winner of the "Home for the Holidays" kit collection is:

  Lizzy Hill said...

Wowsies! This is an AMAZING collection....really generous...I follow...I'm commenting:):)!!!!!!!!!!

December 19, 2013 at 12:50 AM

Congrats Stephanie and Lizzy!!!

if you could please email me your addresses at  carolmmonsonatyahoodotcom  we will get these right out to you!

Now on to a few layouts using the December's Just Breathe kit

This may look like one simple little picture here, but it says SO much about my daughter!
Her spunky little personality and her most favorite things!  Pretty much right there on one foot ;)

Another single shot of my girl.  There is so much bundled up inside her....I can't even grasp it all!  She is only 3 here and that look on her face kills me.  She just looks so grown up.

And....here she is again ;)