Photo Friday

It's the last Friday in July so this Photo Friday is a look back at some of the fun things we did during the month:

Happy Friday! 

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Have a great weekend!

SMASH!

For the Moments and Musings that Stick

Ok - I love this stuff!  

I became addicted overnight!

Really... true story!

I saw all the hype over SMASH when it hit the market, and I really didn't get it.  UNTIL... I saw it first hand at CHA.  What fun this system is!  A collection of inspiration, photos, mementos, doodles, notes, addictions, confessions, ya know - fun stuff and endless possibilities, you get the idea.

Look at some of the goodies available with the SMASH collection:

If that doesn't get ya, the video will...

I've got a collection of SMASH that is growing, just need to get my hands on some of the back-ordered pieces.  I can't wait to get going on my SMASH book!

How about you?  You SMASH-in?  What are your fav products?

disclaimer: the above is a personal opinion and endorsement - in no way or form associated with K&Co - hee!

Photo Friday

This installment of Photo Friday is all about CHA!!!!

I had the opportunity to attend the Summer 2011 CHA this week in Chicago Illinois.  I must say, it was an AMAZING experience!  I felt like a big kid in a candy store..... I was in awe..... I was inspired.... I was star-struck..... I soaked in every incredible minute of it and I loved it!

Here are just some of the fabulous Manufactures represented at CHA:

Here's the star-struck part - look who I all met!

And here's that inspiration I mentioned:

What fabulous layouts, cards and altered projects!  I'm going to get working on some upcoming assignments right away this weekend.  I'm looking forward to creating......

There were SO many great lines and products I'm having a hard time narrowing down my "must have" list.  Here's just a few;
• Amy Tangerine's new line for American Crafts - I love it, I want it all - the papers, the embellishments, the thickers!  (I ♥ Thickers!).
• Jillibean Soup's "Apple Cheddar Soup" line.  The color palette feels like it was made just for me.
• "Bella Blvd's Finally Fall".  You have to see the uber cute owl in this line!
• "Sidewalks" by October Afternoon - OA is one of my favs!  I love the mixed embellishment bags!
• Smash by K&Co. - I didn't think I would be into this until I saw it in person.  What fun this will be be doodle and play with!  I already picked up some of the items on the way home from CHA at Archiver's in Gurnee.

Ok, that was more than a few....
What are your must-have products?

Happy Friday!

Baby

I really have a {♥} for October Afternoon.

Here's another layout created with "Ducks in a Row"

Thanks for stopping by!

Simple Stories "100 Days of Summer" Blog Hop!

Welcome to Studio C!!!

I hope you've been inspired by all the projects shared by the MemoryWorks Team using the Simple Stories 100 days of Summer line - my absolute favorite Simple Stories kit so far!

Here's what I created using this kit:

"Summer is" - 12x12 layout:

"Summer Documented" - paper bag mini album:

Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a GRAND prize compliments of Simple Stories before you HoP along to the next link:

• MemoryWorks Blog

• Lacey Igo

• Sheri Feypel

• Susan Nichols

• Jade Wilson

• Sandy Zent

• Lisa Harris

• Kelly Holbrook

• Sharon Hill

• Sarah Jimerson

• Christy Musack - (you are here)

• Simple Stories

Thanks for hopping along today!

Our miracle

A sweet and simple layout of Ethan's arrival.  

I'm a big fan of October Afternoon and I especially love this line - "ducks in a row" for baby.  I just couldn't get enough of it, and I used every scrap possible.  

I'll be back with more made from this line soon.

Up close

Happy Sunday!

Photo Friday

Summer has arrived, and we have been out enjoying every bit of it!

Here's the kids playing in the sand at the beach over the 4th of July weekend:

Have a great weekend!

HiPpiTy HoP......there's gonna be a blog hop...

In just one week! 

Thursday • July 14th 

Featuring the Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer Line

Follow all the links beginning at the MemoryWorks blog followed by the blogs of the MemoryWorks TeamWorks Design Members and ending at the Simple Stories blog.  You will see tons of inspiration and fabulous projects created with this versatile line along the way.

Be sure to leave a comment at each blog for your chance to win a grand prize from Simple Stories!  How cool is that?!?!

Here's a look at what is included in this line:

Hope to see you back here next Thursday!

Photo Friday

My messy little eater.

Ethan has been enjoying his solids, mostly the cereal and the fruit - 

veggies, not so much.

This is big sister Hailey's little hand feeding him.  

She loves to take care of her baby brother.

Have a great weekend!