Snuggling Benefits

I love snuggling. There are books out there say snuggling is good for the you, but don't quote me on that though. Jake definitely has got the right idea in the layout below. Lots of kids want to grow up quickly so that they can do whatever they want. Which you find out quickly when you grow up that it isn't true.  It is when you are a baby, that you can do whatever you want. You eat, sleep, poop as you please. And everyone likes you regardless of what you decide to do. 

Jake looks so cozy in his car seat, wrapped in his blankie. I recently purchased a new tool. It is the We R Memory Keepers' Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper. It was meant for the Project Life I wanted to start. Unfortunately, I haven't started it because I can't really afford to buy the kit and sleeves. I really enjoyed the rounded corners. To some, it may not make a big difference; but I enjoy the curved corners. I think it has a softer look to it. And I love the chip board J for Jake.

Photo Faces

This little guy has a bunch of facial expressions to share with us. If you look closely, he looks quite smug in a few. Sometimes I can image what he is thinking, like " yeah, I know I am good looking" He is just the darling to do so.

Most of the time, I just crop the photo and leave it at that. But recently, I enjoy the white borders. It adds dimension to the photo, as if they are the photo booth print outs. I love rub-ons because is it like a seamless sticker. That is what the ABC blocks are. Originally I was going to do each of the letters separately, but I like my own uniquely created ABC blocks.

(F)unemployment days

(F)unemployment: this term was used by a friend to describe the status of being jobless. It is my first week of no work and no school. One may see it as a break, but I am surely not feeling that way about it. Today is only the second day of week one and I think I am making great progress. I do a few applications in the morning and then scrapbook a little bit at night depending on the time. "Think positively" is the mentality I am going to go for as I ride out this stage of my life.

To keep things cheerful, I am going to share a layout I had made my cousin. Of the many no responses I received, my cousin was super enthusiastic about sending me photos to scrapbook with. This made me really excited because the subjects of the photos were not me; it was Baby Jake. There will probably be a whole series of these. I hope you enjoy them.

This layout gives me a 'full' feeling because it is covered from head to toe. I love how I was able to fill the entire page. Of course, Baby Jake brighten up the page with his cute little face. Journaling is a technique most scrapper do because it helps them record thoughts and memories. Since I didn't take these photos, it was more difficult for me to speak on my feelings. I was able to fill in the journal space with definitions to describe Jake. The little blue envelope in the top left corner opens up. I filled it with confetti so it is slightly interactive.

Baby Michael

As this entry is published, hopefully I am boarding a plane with Martin heading to the West coast. I am off on my winter vacation! I am super excited because we are going somewhere I haven't been before, I won't say just where yet. Martin is probably more excited about California than I am because I have already been. More about that later, we can be tracked through my blog in the up-coming days. 

Above is the layout for baby Michael Rivera. He always looks so comfortable in his mommy and daddy's arms.  In this arrangement, I used Sassafras paper whimsies. These cards were whimsical in a child's theme. I cropped the pictures to mimic the shape of the number cards. I wanted to add dimension to the layout; the buttons on card no. 2 and no. 7 were a simple touch.

This is the end of the series from Cynthia's pictures. I have received a few more and are working on those diligently. Hopefully, I will have some more layouts to show after I get back from vacation. If not, I definitely will have a lot more pictures to scrap.

Active Colors

I should be packing for my vacation, but instead I am writing this blog entry about little chico John Rivera. This little boy seems so cheery and full of life that his layout had to be filled with color. I had this block pattern sheet that I had not a clue to do with. But John's pictures inspired me create an active boy's page. This opportunity allowed me to use my arrow punch out. Using the punch made me want to buy more punches because it was so easy to use. Skimming through blogs, I have seen scrappers with an overwhelming number of punches. I am very envious; but, one punch is at least $12 dollars. That is just too much for my tiny unemployed wallet. 

Branching Out

About two months ago, I sent out an email to my family and friends to send me pictures to scrap. Because I was rather bored with just scrapping about my life. Although, my life is fun and dandy, I really want to broaden the types of pictures I scrapped. So my awesome and responsive friend, Cynthia, sent me her pictures of her cute little cousins. They were all just too adorable that each of the layouts will get its own entry.  

First up is Madison Studley:

Isn't she a doll? I had fun using the stereotypical pink theme. I am a little sad that her name is hidden within the pattern background paper. Otherwise, I love the sweetheart square  with the twine wrapped around the picture and paper. And the epoxy embellishment was a fun addition.  I hope her family likes what I made.