A little birdie told me...

Be sure to stop over at Sketches: Creatively Yours to see this week's sketch and interpretations.  The sketch is for a card, but could quite easily be adapted to a layout or even a mini book.  The spring card above is my interpretation.  The sketch is so versatile I'm sure I'll use it often!

One of my blessings this week has been watching my son's track meets.  This is his first year in track. Among other things, it means he is one of the slower runners.  But I'm so proud of him and how hard he works to beat his personal best times.  Not only is he now in great shape, he's made some very close friendships I'm certain will long outlast the track season.  And it's a great way for his mom to practice action photography! 

I was taking photos of one of his best friends during a sprint.  It wasn't until I got home and uploaded the photos that I realized this sign was in the photo... too funny!

Prom time

My niece went to her first prom this weekend, making her aunt feel very old!  I was so flattered when she asked me to take photos before they left for the big night.  They're just friends, but they do make a cute couple:

And one to show off her personality:

The new design team interpretations are posted at Sketches: Creatively Yours.  Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration and lovely sketch .  My interpretation uses photos of our kitty, Lucy.  She turned one this week, and YES we did have a party complete with a gift for her.  And NO, she is not spoiled at all...ha!

You Shine!

Just wanted to share my first layout for the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog.  Be sure to check out the blog for all the inspiration this week!  My daughter has entered into her teenage years, and sometimes struggles with self esteem issues that many teens face.  I wanted to create something to remind her of how beautiful she really is and how her beauty shines brightly to those who know her.

Here's a closeup of the chipboard heart shape on the left side:

This started as a Heidi Swapp red chipboard heart reverse shape.  I used an embossing hammer to distress the chipboard as well as the glossy red exterior.  I painted over it with gold metallic paint, then used distress ink to accent the crevices.  And since this girl truly has the key to my heart, a metal key and heart lock pendant added the perfect symbolism.

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter and got to spend time with family and friends.  Here are a couple of cuties I saw this weekend.... lucky me!

Check it out

Be sure to stop by the Sketches: Creatively Yours blog to check out the April guest designer.  She's none other than Noella Arsenault, founder of the Sketches: Creatively Yours site!  You'll find a great new sketch designed by her, great for either cards or layouts.

Just a quick card to share.  With Spring and the Easter season quickly approaching, this card is cute and simple to make.  To create the chickie, punch or cut a large circle from cardsock.  The feathers at the top are the tops of punched heart shapes.  To make the beak and wing, cut a punched heart in half.  The bottom half becomes the beak, and top is used for the wing. Add a button eye and thin cardstock strips for legs.  So easy!