March 25, 2008

MY LITTLE COWGIRL

Howdy all!!! Yep, I am practicin' my country - LOL! Today I have another scrapbook layout to show you - I am really lovin' that I am getting some pages done!! Although, I need to go back and do the kids as babies.....but that's another story! This is a two page layout of my daughter feeding the horses next door. Kayla adores horses and really wants to have one of her own. She has gone to horse camp, taken lessons, and just adores being around them! We are going to have her take some more riding lessons here and then we will see about the horse. I would prefer she just continues to visit the ones at the neighbors! So, not everything on this layout is Stampin' Up! although a good part of it is. However, I have found this new site that I have become addicted to called COCONUT SCRAPBOOKS! The owner of this fabulous store is named Jen, and let me tell you, you will not find ANYONE as sweet as she is - she is totally adorable! Her store stocks THE MOST awesome stuff I have seen in a long time. Now, I am all about the bargain, okay? Well, not only does Jen carry all the latest scrapbooking stuff, she has a dollar section, a clearance section, a special features section, and a new release section -I swear, I can get lost on her site for days!!! She also gives you free shipping for orders over $50 and ships everything priority so you get it super fast! So, why am I telling you all this? No, Jen is not paying me, I have not left Stampin Up! (in fact, she is a customer and is learning to love stamping!), and she is not blackmailing me, I simply love what she has to offer! I will tell you this as well: I have asked Jen if she carried a certain item, and she did not, but she ordered it for her store, let me know, and I bought it - she is fabulous, I tell ya!! I have ordered from her store three times in as many weeks (yep, I am weak, I know *giggle*) and plan on ordering lots more in the future. So, get on over there and tell her Alex sent ya - she will appreciate it! The link above is to her blog (fantastic) but there is a link from there that will take you to the store. Also, while you are there, check out Jen's phenomenally talented design team - those girls can scrap!! So, we interrupt this public service announcement to get back to my layout - LOL! The Dp that I used for this came in a kit that I bought from Jen called Cosmo Cricket Wanted and I love it! It has several sheets of western themed paper, some cardstock stickers, some rub-ons, and some great journaling tags (I used one here). And if you order one of Jen's kits, there is a coupon that you can use for your first order to get $10 off (of course I used it!) So, I used this kit with this layout because I knew it would work really well with my Wanted and my Bronc Buster stamp sets. It also allowed me to use some of my SU! chipboard that I covered in Really Rust and Chocolate Chip Ink, then stamped all over using my paisley stamp from my Wanted set (you can see it if you look really close!) I love the effect, it looks wonderful IRL. I have listed the Stampin' Up! items below and if you have any questions, let me know! Now, go visit Jen! Later!
Stampin Up! Supplies Used:
Paper - Really Rust card stock
Inks - Really Rust and Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pads, Brown Stazon
Stamps - Wanted and Bronc Buster
Accessories - Corner Ticket Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Felt Fusion flowers, Vintage Brads, Hodgepodge Antique Hardware, Stampin' Dimensionals, On Board Accents Chipboard, Jumbo Pewter Eyelets

27 comments:

Shannon McGann said...

What a fabulous layout! I'll be sure to visit your friend's site (how could I not after that endorsement?)! :)

The Cryer Family said...

I love the colours and how soft itaa ll looks!
It made me laught to hear about your shop-aholic tendancies. I'm ssimply going to have to move to America...

Manna said...

Great pages, Alex! Thanks for the the link to Jen's. Nice place to check out there.

Debbie - StudioBeeCreations said...

Totally Terrific layout, Alex...I miss scrapping my daily layouts...but, when I did those..then I missed the cards!....argh...what in the world is a Creative Woman to do???....TFS....your layouts & the link!!

Nikki Bond said...

Your scrapbook pages are awesome Alex! Love the colors and the layouts!!!!

I'll be anxiously awaiting my package in the mail! {wink}

Have a great day Alex!!! {SMILEs}

corinnesomerville said...

I always love your scrapbook pages !!! The kids are adorable and you can tell they are very loved !!! Hope you're having a good week....

Love ya....

kathleenh said...

Wow, you've been scrapping girl! I love the Wanted Cosmo Cricket paper. It's perfect for your layout of your daughter. I'm off to go check out Coconut Scrapbooks.

Anonymous said...

amazing scrapbook pages!! that reminds me I need to get busy on my scrapbooks again!!

Dawn Easton said...

Another fabulous layout Alex! I love horses too so I understand your daughters love of them too!
Jen sounds like a fantastic person!

Lesli said...

Great LO's - Love those photos! I left you a treasure on my blog!

Jen Glover said...

Alex, you are such a sweet heart. Thank you for the kind words. You are such a blessing in my life. Thank you cutie!

I love what you did! The cosmo looks so great with your darling daughter and the stamps, I just adore it all! I can't wait to see what you come up with next. Hugs!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Nice layouts. You must be getting caught up with your LO's, are you? Love your new siggie. I have Freckled Fun working on mine now.

Tabitha said...

you rock ALex!! I love your layout and yes Jen is awesome!!!

Tracy.H said...

These are great pages, Alex! I will have to go check out her site now. :0)

~Denise Lynn~ said...

More great pages Alex! Love these, they're so fun. Great colors and papers. The accents are perfect too. :)

Lauren said...

Fabulous layout - love the rustic theme!

Diane said...

Wow those are wonderful Alex!!!

Ana Baird said...

Great and stunning! Love it!

pescbrico said...

Lovely pages! :) I like the color combo a lot :)

Rose Ann said...

Your pages look fantastic, Alex!! I love those papers, and great photos! ;)

Anonymous said...

Love the double page spread. You are really cranking out gorgeous pages! I need to scrap more!
Hugs and smiles

Alhambra Club said...

What a great layout, love the photos

Beckie said...

Oh i love your layout, its just gorgeous, i am a country girl at heart!! Love it!

Diane said...

Lovely pages!!!I have to get some scrapbooking done too!!! I don't know where you find the time to do everything you do!!! You're amazing!!

Ila said...

Wow! gorgeous layouts and the photos of your daughter are Wonderful!!..now I'll have to check out that link....

Natalie said...

Fab layouts. x

Anonymous said...

The warm colors are so pretty and it's the perfect theme for your cowgirl! ;)