New Photo Purse

I'm so excited! I finally got layouts done for my new purse! I am so happy with them too :) It's kind of strange scrapping in a different size than I am used to...these are 8x10 and I am used to 12x12. It keeps my creative juices flowing!

The purse isn't exactly what I was looking for, but how can you pass up a purse you can scrapbook on :) Now I just need to try and keep up with changing the layouts every month or two!

Sturgis Begins!

I thought with it being the first day of Sturgis and all, I would post some layouts of last year's rally. We had such a good time and the scenery was just amazing. It's really surprising how much more you pay attention to your surroundings when you're on a bike compared to in a car. It sounds corny, but you feel like one with nature on a bike!

We got to see all the great South Dakota tourist attractions: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, and much more. It was a nice relaxing vacation and it makes me want to go back. So for those of you already there or on your way...have a blast :)

I had a lot of fun collecting ephemera to go in my Sturgis mini album. On the first page shown, I used a patch and a magnet...also shown in last photo. These things may not always be archival safe though, so keep an eye on that if that is important to you. Some things can be sprayed with archival mist, but others will have to be left as is.

On the second 2-page layout, there are three different shots of Mt. Rushmore. I used a post card, a photo I took, and a sticker all of the same sight...just with different perspectives. Post cards are great in scrapbooking because they usually feature an uncluttered shot that you may not be able to get from your view. Not having other tourists in your shot is nice too :)

So next time your on a vacation, look at all the things around you and see a whole new world of scrapbook embellishments!

Disney Princess Flip Flop Album

I just added another flip flop album to my shop today :) This one is a Disney Princess one. I think it is something every little girl should have!!! What better way to display those adorable dress up photos!



I am having so much fun making these albums...I just can't stop :) Up next: Hannah Montana flip flops!!! They'll be in my shop soon!

This album is embellished with 3-D princess stickers on every other page. The other are embellished with Disney word stickers, paper flowers, rhinestones, and buttons. This one really came out CUTE!

Check it out in my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13909919

And see the whole album here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24037997@N04/

Summertime Flip Flop Album

I was so excited to get this cute little album done and in my shop!!!

I've been working so hard on getting custom orders done that I haven't had a chance to stock my shop with new items in a while. It was like a breath of fresh air to finally finish this!

You can see it in my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13722487

There is room for a whopping 24 photos in this album! A great way to showcase all your favorite summer photos!

Hope you are enjoying your summer :)

Checkout AKeepersJackpot

This month at the EtsyBloggers Street Team, AKeepersJackpot is out featured blogger. She has so much great jewelry in her store it was hard for me to narrow it down to just two great pieces.

I am so into turquoise right now. This necklace would match so many of my outfits! It's fun yet elegant so it could be worn to any event :)

I love the design of this necklace. I think it would just shimmer in the light! And at only $8.00 this is a STEAL!!

You can check out AKeepersJackpot here:

Store: http://akeepersjackpot.etsy.com/

Blog: http://akeepersjackpot.blogspot.com/

On The Lake

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is go to the lake. We haven't had our boat out yet this year with things just being so busy! But we were fortunate enough to go boating over the 4th of July weekend in Michigan. We were there visiting my parents and their friends were nice enough to invite us over :) The weather was absolutely gorgeous! And it was so nice to just relax and get a tan. Nothing else to think about except how much fun we were having :)

Here are a few pictures from Gull Lake.

I was able to get everyone in this one: Dad, Mom, Lidy, Jesse, and Tom.

I even got Jesse to smile for a quick pic :)

It was SO great getting to see my parents and spend the entire weekend with them! See Lidy waving in the background...couldn't crop her out...she's just too much fun :)

And a toes shot. It seems like I always have to take one of these when I get the chance :) Pretty painted toes just say summer to me :)

Hopefully we will be able to get to the lake back in Iowa soon. I'm dying to get back on the water in the nice warm sun!

My Fur Baby

Haven't written in a while! Can't believe how fast this summer is going! Can't it just slow down already! Busy, busy, busy as usual. I will post more this week about my great 4th of July weekend :)

Thought I'd show you some pics of my fur baby...or not so furry baby now! He's a Pom and we just got him shaved for the first time last week. When I went to go pick him up, I just knew she had given me the wrong dog back! I couldn't believe it was the same dog. He is so happy though with his new hair cut :) So much cooler. And less shedding!

And here's a layout of him for all you animal lovers. Maybe you can get some ideas from it :)

Talk to you all again soon :) Edi