120115 Archi-scraps December Challenge

December's criteria at Archi-scraps is

Now this poses a dilemma.

Do I look for a photo?

Do I search my stash for something blingy to inspire me?

Do I try to think of a story?

What shall I do...

Well, inspiration dropped into my lap as my daughter sent me
these photos of the grands joyously playing in the first snow of the season!

I already had my Christmas/Winter stash out in preparation for a December Daily project.
It was just a matter of choosing the papers. I wanted to keep to a primarily black & white scheme
and the grey polka dots reminded me of falling snow. The awesome October Afternoon plaid is
 actually from the Sassafras line - a cowboy western collection. I love it here!

I had a lot of fun adding bling to a boy page.

Thanks for stopping by!

100114 October Archi-scraps Challenge

Well, I have some  BIG news!

Archi-scraps OCTOBER 2014 CHALLENGE

Announcing Archi-scraps newest 

Design Team member, Leslie Smith! (That's me)

So excited to be joining in at Archi-scraps :~)

Their unique monthly challenge presents amazing architecture from around the 

world with an extra criteria based on the structure. This month? BLING

I found this great piece on Pinterest for an unusual twist on bling.

I noticed that there is a heart shape in the top few rows.

I made a little template so that I could fit my photo into that heart.
I must admit it was a little hard to cut into my babies' faces!

The "SHINE" letters are glittered & the star insert in the "sparkle" card has shiny silver stars.
My silver elements from my August CKC kit were given a little extra sparkle with some gems.
All other papers & products used were from my September CKC kit.

Let me know you were here!