Picture Perfect...

I wanted to really make sure these family portraits "popped" on this layout - so my goal was to keep them embellishments, etc... very simple! I LOVE this portraits by the amazing Rebecca Ford of Ford Family Photography! Scrapbooking portraits is hard for me, but I'm happy with the result!

Supplies include papers from Studio Calico's Yearbook collection, Martha Stewart gold fabric leaves and banner, gold, glitter Thickers by American Crafts and gold, alpha letters from Studio Calico.

I have Paper Issues...

I'm super excited that I've been selected to join the Paper Issues Design Team. To be included in a group of such talented ladies is humbling and rewarding. I also read this as a sign that I can continue to buy all the scrapbook things without an ounce of remorse or regret. Obviously.

Check out the Paper Issues Blog today for our *formal* announcement AND for a new feature, "Sketchy Saturday." Link up a LO inspired by the sketch for the chance to win a $10 Paper Issues gift card!

Also, if you are so inclined to shop, be sure to check out the Paper Issues Shop - there is SO MUCH good stuff over there right now - check out my side bar for my current absolute must have product lines! Don't forget to use the code "BECKY" for 20% off your entire order!

The way we do...

I love these girls more than cake! They make me happy when skies are grey...

Made using the new Fancy Pants True Friend line and the Studio Calico wood veneer triangles. 

Hickey Burpday Love...

Anson turned 36 on Wednesday (he's almost 40 now - ha!) and I put together this birthday card for him. 

I NEVER make cards, so this is out of my comfort zone. The Uncharted Waters line by Glitz inspired this card - I love love love this line! 

Never to early for the holidays...

I wanted this LO of our 2012 Christmas card to be super simple because I love the photo so much. Muted papers and minimal, simple embellishments from Crate paper really allowed the photo to pop. 

Made with Studio Calico's 34th Street kit and Kris Kringle add on. 

Oh so pretty....

That one time, when your 12 year old daughter and her friend gave your son a facial....

Layout done with all Dear Lizzy Neapolitan  goodness! 

In the Birthday mode...

Since Anson's birthday is tomorrow and mine is next Thursday I figured I'd post a birthday  LO (even if it isn't a LO about my birthday). Connor's 7th birthday, and I got this in under two years since he won't be 9 until January! 

Made using the Studio Calico Block Party kit and wood veneer!