The biggest blessing in my life is the gift of my four wonderful boyssss. I was a stay at home mom up until a few years ago and now I am happily employed in the education field and a single mom raising the last of my four, he is a dream. I love working with children, photography and of course scrapbooking. Scrapping has become my therapy and I am so thankful that GOD has given me this gift.
This is a layout for my sister, another Christmas gift. I took this pic of her and played with it in photo impact....so much fun. I used a DCWV background paper from the rustic stack. She adores red birds so I cut these from my 50 States cart. I added some black paint to bring out the details, gold stickles for the beaks and a little pearl for the eyes. The large scalloped circle is cut from Stamping from some black glitter paper. I used the same paper to cut the title, it is from Blackletter. The grey branches are cut from Home Decor.
I again used my 50 States cart to cut the pinecones and needles. I added some distress stickles to accent the cones. The holly is from Stretch Your Imagination.
The snowflakes are all from A Child's Year. I cut 2 sizes and used one small one to accent the center of the large one....then some stickles for some glitz!
A couple of more close ups of the birds. I used white pearl paint to add bits of 'snow' around the layout.
Thanx for stopping by again.....love each and every comment.
Sandy, this is stunning. I love what you did with you sister's photo. You design the most gorgeous pages ever. I really love how you maximize your cricut. I would have never thought about the 50 states being so versatle. You make me want to use my cricut. blessings, Kim xXx
Great layout! I'm in the middle of one and was looking for some branches .. now I know where to do .. 50 states. I've got Blackletter under tthe Christmas tree ... hmm, think Dan would know if I used it and wrapped it back up ? LOL Your sis will love it! They are so lucky to receive your art for Christmas.
I guess I clean too much because I feel so bad for not having time lately to come by the blogs and say hello, but here I am for a quicky! LOL! This is sooo wonderful, gorgeous details..as usual! xoxoxoxoxo!
oh wow! I keep putting off buying 50 States and now I can't put it off any longer!!! Girlfriend, you are an amazing designer! I just get so inspired seeing your work!
Sandy, Another beautiful layout! I oh so love the cardinals on this lo. The details are wonderful. I have the 50 states cartridge and never thought about the birds on it.
Sandy, this is stunning. I love what you did with you sister's photo. You design the most gorgeous pages ever. I really love how you maximize your cricut. I would have never thought about the 50 states being so versatle. You make me want to use my cricut.
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Kim xXx
WoW! Stunning! Very beautiful!!
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what a great layout! love the holiday colors too! she will love it! hugs!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! I'm in the middle of one and was looking for some branches .. now I know where to do .. 50 states. I've got Blackletter under tthe Christmas tree ... hmm, think Dan would know if I used it and wrapped it back up ? LOL Your sis will love it! They are so lucky to receive your art for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning layout Sandy, you really know how to get the best from your Cricut, love the birds, the colours are beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteI guess I clean too much because I feel so bad for not having time lately to come by the blogs and say hello, but here I am for a quicky! LOL! This is sooo wonderful, gorgeous details..as usual! xoxoxoxoxo!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! I keep putting off buying 50 States and now I can't put it off any longer!!! Girlfriend, you are an amazing designer! I just get so inspired seeing your work!
ReplyDeleteSandy you did an excellent job....I love it...you have been on a roll today....TFS
ReplyDeleteOMG you have been busy. Another fabulous creation. Love the cardinals!
ReplyDeleteI love the holly accents all around the scallop circle and the snow you added.
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ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful layout! I oh so love the cardinals on this lo. The details are wonderful. I have the 50 states cartridge and never thought about the birds on it.
Happy Holidays,
Debbie
Beautiul layout Sandy! Love all the details you add to your work!
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Brenda