not quite time to draw names yet … i said monday night, and it's only 5:00 here. so while you wait … thought i'd share these 2 layouts i did today.

Miranda_smile_2

i can't believe it took me this long to scrap this photo of miranda (a friend of mine's little girl). love my own girls and got some definate good photos of them last year. but honestly … i think this was my best, my most technically awesome photo of 2007. lol! i got some seriously cute stamps this week from hero arts to play around with. i admit to not being much of a stamper … mainly because i get lazy. but this was my first attempt. could have done the trees a little better … i wasn't really paying too much attention to what i was doing and then just decided to use it as it was. and the little circles are too cute!

Miranda_smile_detail2

Miranda_smile_detail1

other goodies are mostly making memories … the felt flower, chipboard circles, ribbon, and buttons are all from a little kit i found at michaels … and the rhinestone brads (not from the kit, but still MM). the title and some of the other brads are heidi swapp. stamps and gems are hero arts.

Haley_its_a_girl_thing

ok … such a similar photo, but different girlie. lol! i had to use the hat on haley … and then was lucky enough to find the same shirt that miranda had worn. i was printing some photos last night and had this 4 inch strip down the side of the paper that was empty … and i hate to waste photo paper. so i printed this photo as a 4×8 … a little different for me.

and i finally used my ki memories lace paper! i've had this for a while … but was scared to cut it because it was so pretty! everything else is making memories … the acrylic frame, epoxy flowers, brads, and chipboard title.

off to finish up dinner. i have the most yummy smelling stew in the crock pot … i've been sniffing it for the last 8 hours. lol! got the rice going … and am about to make the best part … the brown gravy and breadsticks. delicious!

edited to add: thanks so much for all the fun comments. glad to know that i'm not alone in this crazy world … and this stuff happens to other people too. lol! so i printed out all the comments … and took out the couple of duplicates (which were honest double posts … noone is trying to cheat. lol!). then i cut them into strips and crumbled them all up in a pile on the floor … and picked 2 names. brilliant system, i know! and you'll have to trust my honestly on these … as i'm too lazy to take pictures of the names i drew. lol!

winners are "laura t" and "sue m"!!! congrats ladies … send me an email and your address … if you can catch me in time i'm heading to the post office tomorrow!

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16 responses to “pretties while you wait (and winners at end) . . .”

  1. Marilyn Avatar
    Marilyn

    I’ve been a lurker for awhile and I have to tell you…I love love love your layouts and style. It makes me happy to see what you are creating…I’m not so creative. I can copy a pattern or style anytime. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Erin H. Avatar
    Erin H.

    Beautiful layouts….especially the first one (which I may be scraplifting!).

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  3. Carla Avatar

    Laura, Laura, Laura…you have outdone yourself this time. Love the pics, the girls, the pages…simply beautiful and gorgous! Those HA stamps are just beautiful. Love how you made little flowers out of them! Could you tell me what brand of green ink this is cause I gotta have it. Thanks for sharing.
    Oh, and PS…I was at m’s today and saw “Chelsea’s Room” paper packs! Got both cause i couldn’t choose! Cya

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  4. DisneyCyndi Avatar

    I am loving all the new embellishments from MM. Guess I need to make a trip to ACM or M’s.

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  5. Deneen Avatar

    Laura way too cute. I have been busy with my new house guest so not much scrapping but head over to my blog later for a little peek. LOL

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  6. Sara Avatar

    I just want you to know that I would wait a long time for the drawing if it meant seeing more of your FANTASTIC LO’s!!! It’s pure eye candy!!
    Those HA stamps are really cute–love how you used them! Enjoy your stew!!

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  7. Brenda Avatar

    Your layouts are beautiful and the photography is amazing! Love the stamping too – makes me want to get mine out – i’m the same way – i get lazy and don’t use them! (by the way your scrap space is amazing)!

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  8. wendy sue Avatar

    Wow, Laura! These are amazing – every little bit is absolutely perfect! You are amazing! :o)

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  9. Sasha Farina Avatar

    wow Laura… I’m so inspired to scrap after seeing your pages! Simply fabulous!

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  10. Laura T. Avatar

    The layouts are beautiful — I guess a trade mark of yours is doing your journaling in strips – love that.
    THANK YOU so much for picking my name. Can’t wait to receive my goodies in the mail.

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  11. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    Love those layouts- what font did you use on the second layout? Is that a Rachel recipe you were making? Sounds good!

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  12. danni Avatar

    so cute girl.
    are the circles around the buttons on top sewn or is that a stamp?
    love it,love it!
    ~danni

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  13. Maria Therese Avatar

    how cute layouts!!!!!

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  14. Deborah Avatar

    I love these layouts! I’ve not done a whole lot with stamps, either, but this is making me want to try them out!

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  15. Sierra Avatar
    Sierra

    I love the layout of my Miranda! I know I emailed you already but how could I not put my happy excitement on your blog too? I’ve patiently waiting for you to scrap her because I knew know you would. lol Anytime you want more practice I will gladly sacrifice my children. 🙂

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  16. Heather Ruwe Avatar

    Fantastic Layouts Laura! I love the bright colors. You have outdone yourself again. 🙂 Congrats to the winners!

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