IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE.....

SPRING!  Yes that's right, Spring finally. Although the mercury isn't quite where we'd like it to be for early April with low temps in the 30's and yes a few snow flurries too. Despite the lingering chill, I can still see that Spring is in the air... or rather in the ground.

The lawns have turned a rich green, beautiful purple crocuses have emerged from hibernation and even those hearty tulips have started to peek their blades through of the ground.  I love Spring! And there's so much natural beauty to look forward to. 

 This season like no other seems so full of new life and fresh beginnings.  As I anxiously await the warm days that should rightfully be here already, allow me to share a few recent projects that feel as warm as a Spring breeze. 

KATIE

The above layout features my friend Beena, her husband Scott and their brand new baby girl Katie. Isn't she just the most adorable little peanut? She's so tiny and sweet and her proud parents couldn't be happier. They're such a beautiful family.

Supplies: Scroll, chipboard letters: Heidi Swapp, Scalloped paper: Bazzill Basics, Acrylic circular stamps: Autumn leaves, Flowers: 7Gypsies, Ribbon: Joann Fabrics and Crafts, Safety pin accent: Making Memories.

Special Technique: I used a small hole punch to punch out the pink dots. Then adhered them to the center of each scallop in the paper. For perfect/immovable ribbon positioning, I ran the tiny checkered bow through a Xron adhesive applicator. No fuss, no mess and it stays exactly where I put it. 

CREATE YOURSELF

This is a new look given to an old black and white composition book. The flowered patterned paper screams Spring and I had a lot of fun embellishing this project with a little bit of everything. This is a beautiful book to jot down journaling notes, sketches and project ideas.

Supplies: Patterned paper: Chatterbox, Book binding, buttons, flowers, rubons: Making Memories, Metal accent, ribbon: Joann Fabrics and Crafts.

Special Techniques: Machine stitch ribbon to patterned paper before adhering to composition book. I used a small drill to put multiple holes in the seam of the book and then tied ribbon through each hole to give the book a fun flare.

Here's hoping your Spring is warmer...

and your craft and scrapbooking projects are hotter.

Thanks for visiting!