Something Sweet

I feel like I haven't made anything "cute" lately, so I sat down and decided that I had to make something frilly, sweet, soft and "cute".  How can you go wrong with Crafty Secrets die-cuts?  They are just the most adorable images.  This darling little Crafty Secrets image looks a bit like my sweet niece, Alexa.  She lives in Minnesota, so I don't get to see her nearly as much as I would like to, but I really enjoy making things for her.  This is the cover of a mini album so that her Papa (my brother, Andy) can save her Birthday memories in this six-page album.

Here is the link to the Crafty Secrets Blog and their awesome challenge.  Check it out:
http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com/2012/05/welcome-and-please-join-in-our-2nd.html - Crafty Secrets 2nd Linky Party Challenge - I made this little mini album for my niece.  It has six pages to add her Birthday photos.  This is the cover of the book.

This project is also based on a wonderful sketch that you can see on the Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog by clicking on this link:
http://www.sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2012/05/week-207-12th-may-sponsored-by-simon.html - Sketch Saturday Week #207 May 12 Challenge - This sketch was truly a "challenge" for me trying to figure out just how to cut the angles to make it work.  Well worth the extra effort.

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2012/05/challenge-10-sentiment-as-focal-point.html - Creative Card Crew - Make Your Sentiment the Focal Point

One of my favorites - Simon Says Stamp and Show Vintage Challenge Blog I just can't resist entering this super fun challenge.  Here is the link and information:
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/05/hello-everybody-thank-you-for-playing.html - Anything Goes

I'm also entering this project in the May Challenge at My Minds Eye Blog because I really enjoy My Mind's Eye products.  Here is the link to their blog and challenge:
www.mymindseye.typepad.com - May Challenge
I used several My Mind's Eye patterned papers as well as a MME sticker (Date).

What is a "Challenge Blog" if it doesn't challenge you, right?  So, let's just say that I was challenged, but very happy with the end result.  I hope the Design Teams agree with me.  I still need to get busy today on my own Design Team responsibilities.  I hope my "creative juices" are flowing.  Perhaps I better go get another iced coffee to get me through the day.

It's almost 90 degrees right now, and I just want to say that I am grateful to God for air conditioning.  I don't know what I'd do without it, and I honestly feel so bad for anyone that either doesn't have air conditioning or whose air conditioning isn't working.  I haven't hit the point in life when hot flashes set in, but I'm sure not looking forward to it.  For now, I will enjoy the air conditioning.   Ahhhhhh.

Thanks for visiting today!

Karen