Little Biker Chick & Diana's Anniversary BLOG HOP!!!

Wow, it's been blog hop central over here.  I am super duper excited about this blog hop in particular. In this day in age with all the social networks, forums, challenge sites, blogs, etc. you can really meet some great people online and I consider myself fortunate to have met and developed a deep adoration for Miss Diana.

Today, we're celebrating her 3 year blog-iversary by doing a blog hop with several other talented scrappy ladies, who always WOW me with their creations. And, there's something in it for you! Hop on through each of the blogs below to find prizes and inspiration along the way. Plus, there's a chance to play along with us! Use the sketch Diana made, link your entry back at her blog, and you could win a $30 shop credit to Scrapbook Circle.  You have until April 30, 2012 to play along.

Okay, so let's get started with the hop.  If you are new to my site - WELCOME. I hope you'll like what you see and become my newest follower! If you've been here before - WELCOME BACK!

Here is my page, inspired by the sketch below.  I'm also doing a GIVEAWAY! Leave me a comment below (and follow my blog if you wish but it's not required) for a chance to win some goodies from the Amy Tangerine and Heidi Swapp lines I used in my layout! My prize is not pictured but this layout should give you a pretty good hint of what may or may not be in my sampler giveaway...

 

Supplies: from Scrapbook Circle April 2012 kit "Daydreamer" 

Inspired by this sketch by Diana:

A few close-ups:

Look at all the bright 80's neon that's making a comeback! Can you believe it?

I misted the Heidi Swapp letters with mist and then rubbed it off. I love that you can alter the colors of these alphas!

Lots of layering, distressing, and fussy cutting!

A little peek at my journaling...

Your next stop is the talented Corrie Jones. If you get lost along the way, here is the hop order:

Heather Leopard <--That's ME!
Corrie Jones {http://corejones.blogspot.com/}
Audrey Yeager {http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/}
Antonia Krajicek {http://www.greenhornedunicorn.com/}
Shannon Bogan {http://agirlcalledchicken.blogspot.com/}
Lisa Swift {http://lisarukinswift.blogspot.com/}
Julie Tucker-Wolek {http://thetuckerwolekclan.blogspot.com/}
Jennifer Ingle {http://justjingle.blogspot.com/}
Tessa Buys {http://precociouspaper.blogspot.com/}
Ashley Horton {http://ashleyspaperdoll.blogspot.com/}
Sara Zenger {http://sarazenger.blogspot.com/}
Diana Fisher {http://designbydiana.blogspot.com/}

Thanks for stopping by today! Good Luck! 

They Better Run

Yep, all the boys that come around for our daughters had better know how to run FAST!  Bryan has always said from day 1 with our girls that he'll be polishing his shot guns when those boys come around... Well the other day, Rheagan was talking about Justin Bieber coming over and so on and so forth and her daddy promptly replied with "He Better Run!" I snapped these pics of her the next day and it only made sense to title and journal it about her daddy's love, adoration and protectiveness of her.

Supplies from Scrapbook Circle You + Me kit coming within an hour.
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This is made with the Scrapbook Circle You + Me kit and the last challenge for the Sketchy Thursdays challenge blog.  I am soooooo very sad to share this news.  You can read all about the decision and where you might find more of Heidi and Diana's sketches on the Sketchy Thursdays blog.  I just want to thank Heidi and Diana for all the work they put into make the site what it is and inviting me into the Sketchy Thursdays designer family. I feel like I have made lifelong friends with them, Julie and all the others I have designed with in my year and 2 months with them! I am a better designer because of all of them! {insert tears here}

So, let's see you playing along with the last official sketch on the blog.  It's a good one! Thanks for stopping by today!
xoxo Heather

She's "fwee" Today!

My baby girl turned 3 at the end of October, which is soo hard to believe!  I was inspired to scrap the photos of her blowing out the candles on her cake by this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch and the Happy Day collection sent to me by Simple Stories for being their guest designer this month (THANKS for having me). Check out those projects in yesterday's blog post.

Supplies: Simple Stories Happy Day Collection: Let's Party, Flash Cards papers; Signature Elements 2x12 & 4x12 Title Strip Elements, 12x12 Fundamental Cardstock Stickers; American Crafts Thickers "Stroll"; Cosmo Cricket Tiny Alphas in red/cream; Kaiser Craft Tiny Alpha Stickers "Toffee Apple"; Mister Hueys Color Mist in Lemonade; homemade blue mist; Shimmerz miniZ "Bed of Roses"; Zig marker in Chocolate; misc. red/white/blue twine; Martha Stewart punch; Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro; small wooden clothespins; misc. thread.

The papers and bits from the Happy Day collection were such a perfect fit, from the colors to the celebration sentiments.  I just love how so much of it is done for you and helps take a bit of the guess work out.  Don't get me wrong, it took me a while to determine which particular papers to use, layering, placement, etc but all in all it came together pretty fast.

To get the paint splatters more "clumpy" than spritzy I unscrewed and removed the spray nozzle from the container.  Then I flicked it with my finger.  It's still an unpredictable pattern but it's usually right where I want it.  To get the circle ring, I sprayed some of the mist into the cap, turned it over and pressed it on the paper.

I had the red, white and blue baker's twine but I really wanted a bit of yellow so I laid it out and then misted it a bit with the yellow.  I love how it came out.

The rest was layering, punching, gathering and stitching. Here's the sketch that inspired my layout above. 

Make sure to head over to Sketchy Thursdays to see the prize that's up for grabs from Lindy's Stamp Gang for playing along this week.  Oh and guess what, we're "off" for Thanksgiving so you have two weeks to play along AND they'll be drawing 2 prize winners instead of 1!!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Family: Then & Now

The Birds of a Feather November kit is filled with gorgeousness from Simple Stories and Bo Bunny.   When I first looked at the kit the most obvious thing to do with it was to make a layout about my Family.  This Then and Now layout, inspired by this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch, features my daughters 3 years ago with their great grandma (my grandma).

Supplies from Birds of a Feather November 2011 kit: Simple Stories Generations collection: Remember When, Live.Laugh.Love papers, 2x12 border & 4x12 Title Strip Elements paper, Flash cards paper, Expressions Cardstock stickers, Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers; Bazzill Basics "Brown"; American Crafts Elements Pearl Brads "Earth Tones"; Shimmerz in Sunflower; Fiskars Punch; Zig marker in Chocolate. 

Both my girls absolutely adore their Mommy Little. What I really love is seeing my grandma's face light up when she sees the girls.  As a matter of fact, they had her laughing soo hard  last night. What a great thing.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Make sure to head over to Sketchy Thursdays to see the sketch that inspired this layout and see what the other DT gals did.  Oh and play along this week for a chance to win something great from Paper Issues.

She's Growing Up Too Fast!

My oldest daughter turned 8 on October 1 and all I think about when I think of her age is how fast it's gone by.  Seriously, too fast. 

We took the family out for a birthday celebration and let her choose the restaurant.  If you know my daughter, you would understand how WONDERFUL it was that she wanted to get so dressed up, from the headband to the fancy shoes.  Then, she was willing to pose for these photos...AMAZING, trust me!

Supplies from Scrapbook Circle Fresh Picked October 2011 kit: Pebbles Fresh Goods Windows Display paper, Pebbles Fresh Goods Embossed Masking Tape Stickers, Crate Paper Textile 12X12 Random Collection Paper, Fancy Pants School Days No.2 Pencils paper, Studio Calico Scrap Pad, Pink Paislee Sawdust Wood Alphabet, Girls' Paperie Tiny Alphas Tinsel, .05 black pen, Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro, Close to My Heart Red Ink

I created this layout with the Scrapbook Circle Fresh Picked October 2011 kit and this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch.  This layout was a total breeze to pull together. I mean, I had to put some thought into the photos and sizes and do some fussy cutting and place everything "just so" so it still took me a while but not as long as usual.

The alphas are actually wooden alphas that I inked red and then stamped over in blue, using different stamp designs.  I love how they turned out.

What I don't love is how messy they made my layout, AFTER I ADHERED EVERYTHING TO THE PAGE! You see, after I glued everything down I wrote all my journaling.  When I was done, I looked at my layout and this is what I saw:

[insert GASP! here]  I looked around my page and as suspected, there were red and blue random smudges here and there.  I looked at my arm and yep, my palm and arm were covered in ink. I washed it off again and again and again. 

I debated on adding "artistic" smudges to the rest of the layout but it wasn't going to work and wasn't the look I wanted so I resigned myself to start over. FUN...NOT! Most of it came off the page easily, except the border at the top that ripped and the alphas and hearts that I glued with super ultra bond glue.  Can you hear my sarcasm as you read this?

Yay for me (again, sarcasm)! This is what I get for scrapping under the influence (of seasonal allergies) and being impatient waiting for the ink to dry. Luckily, I was able to salvage it but like I said, I did have to re-work the whole thing. Oh and I looked at my arm again 4 hours later, and I found a distinct backwards "ro" that I missed in my initial scrub-down. And there's still traces of ink on my hand and fingertips too.  [ sigh ]

Thanks for looking today. Tell me I'm not the only one who has had to re-make a layout for one reason or another.

Now head over to Sketch Thursdays and play along with us! You could something great from Let's Capture Our Memories

The Journey

I'm excited to about this layout today for 2 reasons...one, this is the first reveal for the new Sketchy Thursdays design team and I am sooooooooo excited to be returning to the team. Make sure to stop over there to see what the new team did with this sketch. I also created this layout for an online crop happening this weekend over at Birds of a Feather.  Lots of challenges and prizes to be giving away starting Friday so stop over and play along.

Can you see all the jewels I added with my i-rock? They are a bit hard to see so I will be posting some close-ups shortly.

The little tag can be pulled off the layout and used as a gift tag or bookmark but I am keeping it for my layout and will be adding journaling after my "tool school" class next week at my LSS.

Slice of Paradise...Bon Voyage

I have so much to share with you today!

First, I am soooooooo excited to say that I've been invited back to serve on the Sketchy Thursdays design team! I just love those gals and the sketches they create each week are AH-MAZING! I've said it before, but I'll say it again...I feel so lucky and honored! See the announcement and who else made the team HERE!

Second, below is my take on this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch. The reveal happens to coincide with my reveal for the new Imaginisce collection, Bon Voyage.  These photos were taken on our first trip to Turneffe Island Lodge several years ago. The island is a 1 1/2 hour boat ride from Belize City to the southern tip of Turneffe Atoll. They spoiled us by picking us up on a helicopter and it was exhilirating and sooo breathtaking.  See that little island? It's so intimate and I think you can walk around it in 5 minutes.  We've been three times (by boat now) and have plans to return again (hopefully soon). If you are a die hard scuba diver, this is the place for you!!!

Supplies: Bazzill White Cardstock, Imaginisce Bon Voyage Collection - Postcard from Afar 003378, Incredible Journey 003380, Stateroom Baggage 003377, First Class 003375, Travel the World Chipboard Sticker 003388, Destination Die Cuts 003390

Make sure to play along with Sketchy Thursdays this week for your chance to win goodies from Your Memories Here!

Third, I also created more fun things for the Imaginisce reveal...some I am showing today (see below) and some I am reserving for an upcoming date that I will be "hogging the blog" over at Imaginisce - a 2 page layout and a mini travel album!

I created this card using the Bon Voyage line and cut the compass with the Cricut Going Places cartridge. I have no idea why the ribbon looks lighter in the photo...it's a perfect match :-o

My last reveal today is a pair of luggage tags. I used them on a recent trip and it made spotting my bags super easy!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sweet Summertime Pool Pals

It's an exciting time over at Sketchy Thursdays this week.  We've teamed up with the ScrapFit challenge blog for a mini blog hop!  You have multiple chances to win prizes from Sketchy Thursdays (Burlap & Buttercups prize), $10 gift card to Design by Diana on etsy and ScrapFit (Paper Issues prize). Here's how:

• Create a project based on this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch using the following prompt on the page: F Is For Friendship
• Share your projects over on the Sketchy Thursdays and ScrapFit sites

Here's my interpretation of this challenge using Little Yellow Bicycle goodies I won from them (thanks, LYB!)

Supplies: Little Yellow Bicycle Sweet Summertime Collection - Sunshine/Summertime Stripe, Stripe/Watermelon Slice, Summer Garden/Lime Stripe, Fireflies with texture and glitter, Journaling Cards with thermography, Canvas Sticker Borders, Dimensional Pop-up Stickers, Clear Cuts - Shapes with glitter, Cardstock Favorite Pieces Stickers with glitter and buttons, Glue Arts Glue Pro Adhesive, Zig Marker in Black .5mm

Head over to Sketchy Thursdays for more details and to see the sketch. While you're there, check out what the rest of the design team did! You might even see double...this layout was especially fun this week because my friend, Audrey, who just happens to be on the Sketchy Thursdays design team too, and I chose to use the same pics of our daughters at the pool playing together this summer.

Reese @ 4 Weeks

It's really hard to believe that my little majita chicadita will be turning 3 is a little over a month.  Here's my sweet little Reese when she was just 4 weeks old.  Her hemangioma was well on it's way to showing and growing and this was just the beginning.  I won't focus on that except to say that we are so blessed to have such wonderful doctors here in Houston who have cared for us in so many ways and now it's barely visible.  I bet you probably haven't even noticed it in previous layouts I've done of her.

Anyway, I used the Birds of a Feather September 2011 kit combined with this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch and came up with this sweet layout for my sweet little girly girl.

I chose to journal on the back and use one of the phrases from the Echo Park Victoria Gardens collection as the title because it was perfect for this...NATURAL BEAUTY is what you are born with. It's so easy to judge people because of the way they look or act and trust me when this grew to the size of a quarter and was raised 1/4" by the time she was 6 months (or sooner), we got looks from not just kids (I understand curiosity) but adults? REALLY???  I'll refrain from saying anything more than that but next time, just think about your words, actions and body language when you see people with imperfections or unruly kids. You probably don't know half of their story and more than likely I bet they could use a little empathy!

As for us, this child is perfect in every way, she has taught me sooo much and she helps put everything in perspective!

Back to scrapping...make sure to check out what the other amazing Sketchy Thursdays designers did with this sketch and play along for your chance to win a great prize from My Memories Suite!

Two Reveals. One Day. Jet Plane. 2nd Day of 2nd Grade.

I have two reveals for you on the same day and I decided to combine them into one.  I am sooo excited for both of these.

REVEAL #1 - Have you seen the new Scrapbook Circle "The Good Life" kit for September? It is TDF cute with all sorts of Amy Tangerine and Crate Paper goodies in it.  I can already tell I am going to use every last little bit of it.  Here's the 1st layout I did with it - I was also challenged to lift one of Scrapbook Circle's subscribers layout, which also happened to be based on a Sketchy Thursdays sketch that we revealed a couple of weeks ago. Too funny.  I just love it when I am IN LOVE with a layout and I really do want to marry this one; think my hubby will mind?

Supplies from Scrapbook Circle "The Good Life" September 2011 kit: American Crafts Amy Tangering "Work in Progress", "The Good Life", "Wanderlust", remarks, bits die-cut shapes (kit add on); Crate Paper Random Collection - phrase stickers; Fancy Pants Off to School ABC's; Maya Road canvas button. Not in kit: twine; Studio Calico Bonny Blue Mister Hueys Mist.

Here's the lift my layout was based on. Isn't it gorgeous? Thanks for the inspiration, Andrea!

Want a chance to be lifted and featured on the Scrapbook Circle blog? Link us to your layouts on the Scrapbook Circle Facebook page and we might just spot you!

And here's a sneak at the Scrapbook Circle "The Good Life" September 2011 kit.  The Amy Tangerine "bits" I included in my layout above are a kit add-on and trust me, you will want them!

REVEAL #2 - The September challenge over on the Imaginisce blog is a sketch challenge.  I decided to do a layout using their new Geek is Chic collection that's all about my daughter's 2nd Day of 2nd Grade!  I posted HERE a week or two ago for the Geek is Chic reveal party that I was going to do a sign every year on the day of the year she is going into so this is the 2nd day of 2nd grade, which is also the day she jumped off the bus BEAMING and holding something special in her hand - a treasure box holding the tooth she lost while at school! 

Here's the sketch.  Make sure to play along with us and post your entry (using at least 75% Imaginisce product) to the blog by September 25th for a chance to win a great prize package!

10 Things She Loves @ 2

Here's a fun little layout I do to highlight the things my daughter LOVES at the age of 2.  I used this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch and changed the circles to squares.

Supplies: American Crafts Hello Sunshine collection: Papers - Radiant, Dandy, Glow, Frolic, Spree and Remarks Stickers, Delights Paper Embellishments, Black .05 pen, Imaginisce i-rock and glam rocks, misc. buttons

To make the "10" I cut out a "10" from an old pattern paper stash I have that I will never use and laid it over ly blue background paper like a mask and misted in the negative space.  Then I hand drew the word "things" in pencil over the "10" and hand stitched it.  I did the same thing for the "@" sign on the bottom right of the page.

 I did a lot of layering, popping, and placing of all the elements around the page.  You can't tell from in these photos but some of the squares hactually have circles cut out on the sides where accordian elements are placed. This is one of my recent FAVES because of all the different dimensions.

Thanks for looking today. Make sure to visit the Sketchy Thursdays blog to play along with this week's sketch for your chance to win from My Creative Classroom.

A Taste of Culture

On a recent trip to Mexico we dined at a Japanese Hibachi grill, staffed by the people of Mexico.  It was both odd and fun at the same time.  I used this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch and my Birds of a Feather August kit to create the 1st portion of my double page layout on this.  The 2nd page will be posted soon. 

I had a lot of fun altering the paper, canvas and alphas on this layout. I'll post a tutorial soon showing my process of changing the colors so that I could get the pops of red I was shooting for.

Here's this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch. Make sure to check out what the design team did with this sketch and of course we'd love to have you play along. You just might win a great prize from ARTchix Studio!

Daughters Are The Flowers of Life

We're back from vacationing in Mexico, had a GREAT time, took lots of pics but unfortunately we got sad news halfway through it that our beloved pup of 15 years had passed.  Needless to say, the hubby came back early and it's just been hard because Jenny was very much a part of our family.  We knew the day would come but the sweet gal was never sick and was just plugging along with us.  It broke my oldest girl's heart and we HATED to tell her because that meant hurting her but it had to be done.  They were truly best friends but after she cried it out, we made a pact that we still had Buddy, who is 14 years, and we could tell he was confused and depressed so we needed to take care of him and help him get through this.  Rheagan immediately stopped crying and made it her mission to help Buddy. It's amazing how much better they both are doing a little over a week later.  Did I mention how wonderful my hubby is to come home early to ensure everything was taken care of before we got home?

Okay, so that's where I've been the last few weeks (previous posts were scheduled while I was gone) but I am back now and ready to get crafty again.  So without further ado, here is that sweet little daughter of mine who is blossoming more and more every day. I used this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch, which I missed revealing last Thursday due to the whole situation above. You have until Wednesday to play along with us!  I used the Scrapbook Circle "You Are My Sunshine" kit, which is gorgeous by the way.

Supplies from Scrapbook Circle "You Are My Sunshine" kit: Echo Park Country Drive Collection - Bee's Knees, Just Dandy papers; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue "Playful" alphabet; Scrapbook Circle August 2011 Digital Download; Girls' Paperie jubilee sticker market from May 2011 kit.

Lots of fussy cutting and elevating!

Thanks for looking!

'ello gov'na

Every time I get a new sketch from Sketchy Thursdays I remind myself how lucky I am to be on their design team and how much I adore all the gals over there!  I whipped this page together so quickly on the last morning of my scrappy getaway with Audrey this weekend because I was soooo inspired by this week's sketch! 

I got these papers on a recent trip to my in-laws.  I was passing through Scott, LA and stopped into Create 365 and immediately fell in love with the store and the owner, Amy, is a sweetheart. If you are ever passing through on I-10 you must stop by and tell her I sent ya.  In the meantime, make sure to follow her blog or Facebook and check out her online store.

Oh and today is the last day to VOTE for my Beat the Heat layout on the American Crafts Facebook page. You have to Like the American Crafts facebook page first and then go back and like my layout  I'm all tied up for 1st place so I'll take every vote I can get. And don't forget that I am paying it forward and doing my own American Crafts GIVEAWAY - details in the previous post.  You have until tomorrow morning at 9 ET to "Like" my layout.

Fancy Girls

Now THIS week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch is soooo fun!!! This is the 2nd layout I got "done" when Audrey and I got together this past weekend. 

My girls got dressed up for my Mother's Day lunch, from their glammed up shoes to their tiaras and little purses.  It was so sweet. Check them out...

Supplies: Teresa Collins Timeless "Time Clocks"; H of 3 Soiree "Floral" paper and Mini Notes & Labels; Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mist in Charcoal; Pink Floss; square scallop punch; Sew Easy.

I just loved how versatile the House of Three mini notes are.  I punched them to little squares but they weren't popping on the paper, nor were my photos.  To help, I cut a circle and used the negative side to mask the background paper. Then I misted it with charcoal mist and hand stitched around it.  I used the Sew Easy tool, which I had heard wasn't worth the money but I disagree.  It saved me so much time and helped make sure my holes were evenly spaced. So that helped with the photos. I then outlined the squared with black ink and that really made them pop. Of course I couldn't have a layout without a bit of fussy cutting.

Now head over to Sketchy Thursdays to see what the other DT members did and play along with this amazing sketchy for your chance to win a great prize from EAD Designs.

Read Me Layout and SILVER Lining Card

I think I say this every week but I just LOVE this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch AND the new Scrapbook Circle kit is WAY to fun to play with. This Thursday is even better than a normal Thursday because I was lucky enough to play with 2 Sketchy Thursdays sketches this week so check them out...

I had a great time creating this layout of little Miss Reese and her Big Daddy (my dad). These pictures were snapped while my mom was working on my Mother's Day gift to her, which was painting pottery with the girl's handprints. While she was painting the base colors on the pottery, Miss Reese asked her Big Daddy to "Read Me" and these are the photos I snapped. Aren't they the sweetest? She just adores him!

Supplies from the Scrapbook Circle Garden Party June kit: the girls' paperie "jubilee" Hey Day & Carousel,  Pink Paislee Hometown Summer "Summer Fun", Pink Paislee House of 3 Soiree "Music", jillibean soup corn kernels, Studio Calico Wood Veneer Butterflies, My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose "Lovely" Sticker Labels; Not in kit: Imaginisce i-rock and glam rocks; Bazzil cardstock, CTMH Twilight ink, misc. stamps.

I mentioned how fun this kit is...I love the wood veneer butterflies. I contemplated keeping them the wood color that they are naturally but they weren't popping on the colors on the paper so I stamped them and added a little decor. I also fussy cut the flowers and butterflies out of the Ho3 paper and popped them on the page. Oh and those "READ" letters were cut from the Pink Paislee Summer Fun paper and I cut them into banners to give them a little bit more kick. I hope you like this layout as much as I loved playing with the kit. 

Make sure to play along this week with this layout sketch below for your chance to win a June kit from The Sampler.

Don't go anywhere just yet...

The Sketchy Thursdays layout sketch that they did for Scrapbook Circle recently was so successful that we're doing another one.  This time, it's a card sketch. Here's my card, which is already en route to someone VERY special who deserves a little pepping up.

Supplies from the Scrapbook Circle Garden Party June kit: the girls' paperie "jubilee" Hey Day & Carousel, Pink Paislee House of 3 Soiree "Music", jillibean soup corn kernels, jillibean soup gruyere cheese; Not in kit: silver speckled felt, Imaginisce "Clouds" Snag 'em stamps (Happy Camper collection); CTMH Twilight ink; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four Small; misc. ribbon.

I lined the sentiment with silver metallic ink and then I doodled on the paper cloud with the same silver metallic market. Can you see the specks of silver in the felt? I love the silver lining touch it gives to the clouds.

Here is the great sketch I based my card on. We hope you’ll join us and play along in this challenge over at Scrapbook Circle! Create a card based on the sketch, then post a photo of your creation on your blog, a gallery, or on our Facebook page.  Leave a link to your card in the comments on the Scrapbook Circle Challenge #9 Card Sketch blog post by Wednesday evening, June 15th for a chance to win a Crate Paper "Neighborhood" collection kit.