In a Fairy Garden

Oh spring - I think you are trying desperately to break through Old Man Winter's clutches. Today was beautiful in Illinois. It was in the mid sixties.....the smell of fresh grass in the air along with outdoor grills being dusted off and set to work. I sure hope the snow forecast for this weekend is a silly joke the weatherman is playing! I never realized how much the weather affects my mood! As long as we have sun for spring break - I will be happy.

Here is this week's layout. It was so fun to make! I also got to use my new sewing machine - which I LOVE!! I don't know if it is possible to be in love with a piece of machinery....but I can't keep my hands off of it! I didn't realize how cruddy "over loved" my other sewing machine was until I opened this baby! Look ma no hands - I don't even have to use a foot pedal! I really wanted to break out my pinks and light greens and thought a Fairy Garden would make the perfect opportunity to open my shabby chic closet! I really think the vintage book papers blend perfectly here. The cute pink haired fairy was so fun to make....notice her little pearl earrings :o)

This listing is on Ebay here with MANY more pictures if you are interested. Also, if you have an Ebay account, I would really appreciate it if you put it in your watch to help get my work noticed!
Thanks for stopping by!

New Diaper Bag Album - with a twist!

Howdy everyone!

So I just finished this cute little diaper bag album for a good friend of mine. She has a new great niece coming into the world next month - hooray! It was somewhat of a challenge, though, since I couldn't use the color pink! I decided to go with purples, oranges, and blues. I was afraid by not using the traditional "pink" color that it would lose it's girly feel - but I think it looks pretty cute and girly in the end! I hope she likes it too!

I have two new layouts in the works - by that I mean in my head lol! One is another book themed layout - going down the Peter Rabbit route. I'll give you a hint - the main character in the story's name is Max. Any guesses?! Then I plan on doing another dragon layout - but this time it will be pink or purple....and maybe even have a fairy or two.
Thanks for looking!

Some Bunny to Love Layout

Hi all!

Here is my new spring/Easter layout. There are many pictures on Ebay. You can view the listing here. I will add more tomorrow - I'm beat!!

Peter Rabbit & A Scratchy Throat!

When will it be spring? We have been bombarded with snow for way too long! I can't wait for the weather to change - well at least get slightly warmer. The kids at school are coughing and sneezing all over me during story time. Hand sanitizer has become my new best friend. With that said - I am still getting sick! Not full fledged cold - just that irritable scratchy throat and cough. I guess I should be grateful that it hasn't gotten worse - knock on wood!!


I have been pretty lazy with this blog recently I've noticed! I think it's because it takes me a little longer to create 12x12 layouts instead of cards. They are so fun to make - it's like creating a whole new world sometimes! Plus I have so many ideas flowing - wish I had the time to just do it all!


For this layout I decided to go down a slightly different path. With my longing for spring, I couldn't help but think of Beatrix Potter and good ol' Peter. This layout was drawn and cut by hand - I just love the soft, subtle feel. I think mama rabbit is my favorite piece of this layout. Her basket lined with vintage lace really makes here "pop".


Again this layout is listed HERE on Ebay with many more detailed pictures to help inspire your own creativity. For all you Ebay members out there - I would greatly appreciate it if you can put my layout in your "watch list" for the week! It helps me get more traffic!


Thanks for looking!

Once Upon a Time...

(more pictures on Ebay)

Hi all!! Here is my layout for today titled - Once Upon a Time. There are three main piecings to this creation, four large photomats, and two journaling tags. I just love how the papers worked together with the embellishments. Isn't this dragon the cutest?! Look at those eyes! Make ya melt! I had so much fun with this one and it didn't take me too long to make - once I decided on the paper. Sometimes that can be the hardest part!! It is listed on Ebay with many more detailed pictures. Here is the direct LINK. If you have an Ebay account and don't mind adding it to your "watch list" I'd really appreciate it. The more watchers I have the better chance I have on getting on Ebay Pulse which really helps with my sales. I was in the top 5 with my Chickadee layout - so a big THANK YOU to all my watchers - you're the best!!

Now I'm trying to decide what to create next - I can use your vote! Here are your choices: Fairy Strawberry; Great Outdoors; or Tea Time.

Leave a comment with your vote!!

Off to watch Idol - I just love Ellen!

Elephant Birthday Layout

Back to school tomorrow after a MUCH needed three day weekend. I went on a little shopping spree this Friday - a local scrapbook store is going out of business which spells TROUBLE! Although - how often does that opportunity come around - right!? So I loaded up on tons of stuff - and unloaded it in my scrap room. I have stuff everywhere and need to spend a good part of my free time this week organizing and rearranging.

I finished another 12x12 premade layout for Ebay. It is an Elephant themed around a circus. I just love how it came to life. So many favorite parts to this layout I can't even begin to name them. You can bid on this layout or add it to your "watch list" HERE. There are MANY more pictures listed on Ebay. Also, don't forget to search "TWAG" for all of the artistic listings within my design team!

Thanks so much for looking - feedback is greatly appreciated!

Have a great night - and stay WARM!!

Snow Day and New Layout!

Whoopee! I just love snow days! Mainly because I can spend the day in my sweats locked in my craft room designing away! I finally finished a new scrapbook layout that I put on Ebay. It took me about two days to finish because I just couldn't stop adding things. LOL! I am really excited how it turned out - aren't the little chicks just the cutest?! You can find the listing HERE. There are a ton of more pictures to look at!

Now I am off to eat a little tomato zucchini stew and clean up my mess so I can start a new layout. I have a few cute cards to share too....maybe I will put them on later tonight.

Stay warm!