Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Kayla is 5

Okay...she turned 5 about a year and a half ago...but I finally finished her Year 5 layout. I like to make a layout each year for my kids. Sometimes they have likes, dislikes, what music they are listening to at that time, favorite books, etc. This time I had Kayla write a little note herself.

I made this using the February kit from 3 Scrappy Boys. I was lucky enough to be a guest designer and had the chance to play with this lovely Fancy Pants paper!!


Yes, my favorite butterfly cut from my Indie Art cricut cartridge is baaaack!!! How I **heart** those butterflies!!



The little Maya Road envie holds the notes Kayla wrote. It says what she likes to do, what she wants to be when she grows up, etc.


I love that she will be able to go back and look at that note later on. How fun to look at your old handwriting!! I also had fun playing with some newish Lily Bee papers, also in the 3 Scrappy Boys February Trio kit.

I looove that my sister will take these silly photos with me!!

I added some pearl swirls from my stash and pleated my paper. These are such pretty papers!!! I also made some cards, I couldn't stop with one layout...



Whew...that was alot to post! Thanks for making it through all those photos. I was home with sick kids yesterday and today it was back to work for the week. We have a busy weekend planned. One super fun thing is I get to meet up with Beth and her family!! They are going to be in the area and we are going to meet for dinner and drinks. I've met her only one other time and I can't wait!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

17 comments:

Samantha Hauzer said...

Ooh, so much to look at! I love it all, and I love that photo on the Big Jump layout...I'm definately going to have to try taking some photos like that :)

Gina said...

Lovely eye candy! That picture of Kayla is beautiful!!! Everything is great, but I really really love that last card!!! Congrats on the GDT spot too. :)

Angie said...

Great layouts. and like the cards. Your dd is so cute. Dont worry i still have'nt done my dd last year birthday and she will be 5 this year. Have a great night.

Leah said...

All your projects are gorgeous! I love your LO's...lucky you getting to meet Beth again:)

Cecelia said...

Absolutely LOVE the LO's! And the cards are super cute too! Love all the butterflies! xx

Michelle said...

Funny, when I started reading this I thought isn't Kayla older than that haha! Love the layout and card, and I love that picture of you and Sara. Hope she is doing well with the twins.

Cheryl said...

Beautiful work! You always make such happy layouts and cards. I especially like the checkerboard card. Great pattern combination.

ellen s. said...

oh these are awesome! i love the one for kayla, especially. that is so cute with her little card in there! looooove that idea

B said...

Lovely! Love your combo of patterns!

mustangkayla said...

What great layouts! I just love the butterflies! Oh....how I love those butterflies! I think having her write that note is such a great idea! Fantastic cards too!

I hope your kiddos are feeling better! Have a blast with your friend!

Monique said...

I love love those LO... Where do you get all your ideas?... So creative...

HanaĆ¢ said...

You're sooooo creative and talented. Love your cards! And what a great idea to have your daughter write a note. She'll love that years down the road (I know I would) :o)

Joni M said...

Great layouts, Mara! I'm about as far behind as you are, lol!
We are having my son's family party on the 27th. Enjoy your weekend and give Beth a BIG HUG for me!

Diane said...

I can see why you like those butterflies! Beautiful!!!

Rebecca Keppel said...

Gorgeous work. Love the LO of your DD and that photo of her is just adorable.

Mona Pendleton said...

You have been one busy girl Mara! All of these projects are amazing! I like the handwritten note by Kayla on her special page! All the butterflies are gorgeous! :) TFS

IamDerby said...

So much goodness in one post! Your scrap pages are always divine. I love the final card, cute little quilt action.