The Scrappiest (Technically)...4 Years Old

I started off with this super cute sketch from The Scrappiest, but, things deteriorated and below is the result...a little less from the sketch and a little more just randomly placed! ;O)  Seems like that happens a lot to me...I start out with good intentions...oh well!!

I absolutely love this paper from BoBunny, seems like I've been more and more into their paper lately!  Its hard to tell, but, there are tons of Stickles on this layout and even my Spica pen glitters...snow should sparkle even if it is purple and green!  I can't believe my little man is 4, that just breaks my heart!!  He's so thrilled about it too, I think his teacher has really talked-up the fact that turning 4 is when you become a "big boy".  He tells me that constantly now...I don't need any reminders!! :O(

Paper: Bobunny
Cardstock: Hydrangea, Twighlight, Citrus Leaf, and White Daisy
Ink: Kiwi
Other: EKSuccess Edge punch, Stickles, Cricut Cartridges (Wild Card and When It's Cold Outside), Lavender Spica Pen 

The Scrappiest Sketch #90...Monkey Business

I'm still struggling to get the last of the pages done for my son's "baby book" which now encompasses 3 scrapbooks!!  I've created so many rules for myself and changed how I scrap so significantly since I started the books, I kind of feel like I've painted myself in a corner!!  It makes it kind of miserable to work on the pages and leaves very little room for creativity!!  Anyway, this was one more down and I was excited to use these rub-ons that I got a super great deal on as a clearance item at JoAnns.  Cute aren't they!

I love the sketches Liz creates at The Scrappiest.  They are always sweet and simple with lots of room for your own interpretation!!

Paper: Caprice
Cardstock:  Indian Corn Blue, Honey, Cocoa, and Colonial White
Ink:  Indian Corn Blue and Honey
Other:  JoAnns Essentials Brads, EK Success Border Punch, Fiskars Circle Punch, Colorbok My Wild Life Monkey Biz Glitter Rub Ons, and Zig Pen

The Scrappiest #77...You Made Me Love You

A while back, I was on the hunt for new sketch sites and stumbled upon The Scrappiest blog created by Liz Chidester.  The work on there is inspiringly beautiful, but, not over the top like some of the DTs you see out there.  I hate looking at someone else's work and not being able to think about anything besides the cost of the embellishments that went into it...that just stresses the hoarder in me out! ;O)

This sketch was from way back on August 16th and sadly, I think I started this layout shortly after it was posted!!  To be fair, we did have back to back visitors...of course, that only accounts for two weeks of the last month!  I'm still working on the 10th month of Owen's baby book and I think the color combo of this Twitterpated Paper was partly to blame for my blockage!  I love the paper in general, but, it works best for either fall or little girl pics and this one wasn't either.  Actually, the picture itself makes Owen look kind of girly to begin with between his white pj's and little pink cheeks...so, that didn't exactly help.  But, I decided to just go with it and I think I like how it turned out in the end...I know he's a little boy and that's all that matters, right. :O)

Paper: Twitterpated and Emporium Creative Basics (Green Striped)

Cardstock: Cocoa, Crystal Blue, and Colonial White

Ink:  Crystal Blue and Cocoa

Stamps: Large Chocolate Alpha and Confidential

Other:  CTMH Organic Dimensional Elements, Clear buttons, Sorbet Brads, and Splendor Designer Brads, Fiskars Circle Punches, Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge (circles and lettering), Martha Stewart Punch, Stickles, Creative Memories Embroidery Floss, Green Ribbon from LSS (by the yard, don't know manufacturer), and Zig pen.