March C'est Magnifique Kit Layouts

I am so far behind in posting, but finally have the time to sit down and upload my March layouts. Gosh, I love Pion Designs! I wish I had more time to scrap, but as business grows it gets harder and harder. Not to mention we are still traveling for Kevin and his needs.

So anyway, here they are: This first is my adorable grandson, Christian. I keep joking that he is going to get a complex as all his layouts lately have tons of flowers on them, lol.

This one is my daughter at the Tea Gardens in San Antonio. It was such a beautiful day and my whole family had a great time.

And this last one is my daughter at the Riverwalk in SA. I was so disappointed when I got these photos in the mail and they were all so dark. I used it anyway, but I probably shouldn't have.

Memories

This is my third and final layout using the February kit at C'est Magnifique. I really loved this kit, but just didn't have the time to create more than 3 - which already sets my goal back. Yikes!



This is my son and daughter on Christmas Eve of this past year. Photos like this just reinforce how lucky we are and how much love abounds in our home. My kids have always been each others' best friends and I am so glad that Kevin is still able to be here with us AND he is able to laugh and joke and pose for pictures with his sister!


So for this layout, I did re-purpose the blue backing in the alphabet from the kit. It's behind the tags and is just the perfect shade of blue for these papers. I also used the negative of the small frame from Dusty Attic to go behind the main focus, just pulling in a little bit more dark brown.


Add-Ons:
Prima Fluer De Lys
Prima Leaves
Dusty Attic Garden Frame Set


From My Stash:
Doilie
Tag
ColorBox Chalk Ink - Dark Brown
Encore Ink - Metallic Gold

Bits and Pieces Giveaway at C'est Magnifique

Head over to the CM blog to see about a new giveaway we are just getting started. You could win this beautiful bunch of goodies!



Here's a direct link:

http://cestmagnifiquekits.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-bits-and-pieces.html

Sketch Challenge at C'est Magnifique

We have a new sketch over at C'est Magnifique Kits! Nadia Cannizzo designed this fabulous sketch and the contest runs through the month of February so hurry over to the forums and check it out:



And here is my project using the sketch. This is also my One Little Word layout. My OLW is TRUE this year because I am determined to be TRUE to what I can and cannot accomplish and not put unrealistic tasks on my head this year. I am forever saying "I'm gonna..." and "I know I'll..." and NOT doing it - whether I don't have time or am just not feeling it! So this year I am going to stop myself each time I say I'm going to do something and ask myself "are you really?".



For this layout I mostly didn't use any patterned paper at all. I did put a tiny border using it behind the pink cardstock, but it's barely noticeable. I took the negative from the large Dusty Attic frame that was in the add-on and glimmer misted it creating that unique background layer. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out.

The only thing I really need to do on this layout is journal what the word means. I will probably put it on the back side.

Add-ons Used:
Kaisercraft Bird Cage
Wild Orchid Pink Beehive Flowers
Negative of the Dusty Attic Garden Frame Set
Prima Baroque Plum Flowers

From My Stash:
Doilie
Haunted Shadow Glimmer Mist
Pink Cardstock

Love

Here is my first layout using the February C'est Magnifique kit! I so love the purples, pinks and blues that were in this one!

So this is my niece at her wedding, which Kevin and I attended via Skype. They literally put the monitor on the alter and I got to see her walk down the aisle and everything. Kevin was very sick and didn't have a plate in his head so we couldn't make it to Florida. We even 'went' to the reception and people would sit down and chat with us. Kinda cool, but still disappointing that we couldn't be there.

I have to say that I love the stickles included in the kit. It adds the perfect touch to the frame and the butterflies and I even just put a dot in the center of the small flowers that were in the kit.



I wish you could truly see how glittery this one is. That frame really sets that photo off!

Us

Kevin and I had to spend some time in Pittsburgh last spring and while we were there we jumped in the car and headed first to NYC and then to NJ to see an old friend. It was the first time I had seen my best friend, Bernice, in many years - like 11 maybe?

So this layout features some KaiserCraft papers. Bern and I have both always loved butterflies so it was a given for me to use this line. I also love the soft colors and dreamy designs.

2011 Layout Names

This is just a post listing all of the names of the layouts I did last year.

60 layouts
1 project
32 cards

1. Charlie Daniels
2. Open
3. Christmas Presents
4. Snow Angel
5. True Love
6. Beach Babe
7. Relaxation
8. Blessings
9. Because I'm Cute
10. Happiness...Mom
11. Quality Time
12. Day Care Photo
13. Mother & Daughter
14. Tub Time
15. Whatever You Do
16. Strong
17. Poser
18. If Money
19. Toes
20. Happy Days
21. Welcome Home
22. Delight
23. Baby Toes
24. Friends
25. A Grandma's Love
26. Big World
27. Girl
28. Smirk
29. Smiles
30. Bloom
31. Zip Lining
32. Dream
33. Moments
34. My Family
35. Shhh...
36. Soar
37. Relax
38. Peace
39. Boy
40. Messy
41. Corn Maize
42. Family Photo
43. Delight
44. Those Eyes
45. Home
46. All Girl
47. Dream
48. Beach Bum
49. Davies & Starr
50. Thankful
51. An Enchanting Day
52. Wonder
53. My Heroes
54. Love
55. New Baby
56. Joy to the World
57. Lisette
58. Funny Girl
59. Air
60. Aunt Vicki