Scrapbooking Process Video "Fan"

Hey there friends. I know it's been a while since I've posted. February wasn't a month that I'd like to repeat. It was filled with chaos that left me exhausted and running around like crazy. I'm SO happy to welcome March. Spring is on it's way, I'm happy and optimistic, and I have so many fun projects coming up.

Today, I have a process video to share with you. I created this layout to document these photos of my little man playing at the baseball field last Spring. Come check out how this layout came together.

 The journaling on this layout reads: This little man goes to all his siblings baseball games. He's been to more softball games and baseball games that I can count. He loves to go to the games and cheer for his brother and sister. He also loves just being outside and playing in the mud puddles too.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Baseball Fanatics

It's no secret that we're a baseball/softball family. We start with little league in March (yes, March). Most of our little league season is played in the wind, rain, and even snow. I wouldn't do it if my little man didn't love it. He loves playing baseball and takes it very seriously. I've sat through many games and practices watching him play. This past season was a little bit different. He seemed to finally come out of his shell and really start playing serious baseball. He practiced, he practiced, and he practiced. He worked so hard and he finally achieved his goal of being pitcher. He pitched several games and played first base when he wasn't pitching. I had many "proud mommy" moments this season. I love that he set a goal and worked and worked until he achieved it.
Here are some photos of my little guy in action:

Now that school is almost to begin we've been doing some school shopping. Most of the boys shopping was done online. The boys definitely don't want to go shopping with their mom. We found some baseball jerseys from our local baseball team on the Fanatics website. He was super excited about that! He loves going to watch our local baseball team play. What the little guy was really wants is a baseball cap. Because baseball caps aren't allowed at school, he added that to his Christmas list.


Even though it's Summertime I've had a little bit of time for scrapbooking a few of their baseball/softball photos.

(You can find more details about this project HERE) 

Not only are we a baseball family but we've been to our share of softball games too. My little lady loves softball and she especially loved this season when her dad helped coach her team. She was so excited to go to all of her games and looked adorable walking across the field right next to her daddy. This little girl (unlike her brothers) is thrilled to go school shopping with her momma. She'd rather not do any online shopping.

I've had a little bit of time to get a project done for her album too. I used Bella Blvd's Molly line to create this layout:

 I'm proud to be a baseball mom, although, I am glad that baseball season is over for another year. We're already looking forward to the 2015 season!

How about you? Does your family have a sport that you'd be classified as Fanatics in? Have you documented those moments in your scrapbooks or Project Life albums?

Paper Crafter's Library Feature

A few months ago I was asked to do a project for the Paper Crafter's Library. I had so much fun creating a display of projects for my home. Here's a sneak peek of what I created for them. I can't wait to show you the full project. Make sure you stop back by on Sunday for the full reveal.

There are so Many Beautiful Reasons to be Happy {Bella Blvd}

The first manufacturer I designed for was Bella Blvd. They are so amazing to work for and I adore Stephanie's designs! I love bright colors and the bold graphic design in their products. Their mid season release is now hitting stores. I've been playing with it for a few days now and have had so much fun! Here's what I came up with when I was challenged to create a layout using the new collections. I mixed two collections (Classic Calendar & Scattered Sprinkles) to come up with this layout:

 The blue portion behind the title is done with gelatos. I wanted to put an extra emphasis on the word "happy." The title was fussy cut from the 'B' side of this piece of patterned paper:



The new collections are arriving at the Paper Issues Store. You can find all of them HERE 

If you use the code becki20 when you check out you'll get 20% off your entire order.

Here are some detail shots of this layout. (funny side note: I created most of this project while sitting in the car watching my little man's little league game. It was awful weather so I stayed in the car and fussy cut the title while I watched...how's that for multitasking! ;)

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Wednesday!

One of *Those* "Mommy Moments"

I remember the moment I took this photo so clearly. We were at a baseball game and the weather was finally nice enough that we could venture out of the car to watch the game. My two little kiddos ran out on the grass with a book and sat down.
My little girl started reading to my little guy and I had one of those nostalgic "mommy moments" where I thought, "They're growing up too fast!"
I documented these thoughts with the Plus One collection by Amy Tan for American Crafts. (aren't those black thickers amazing?!?!)

 I outlined the hearts with a black pen and put foam adhesive underneath a few of them.

And here's the completed project:

Squish your littles today! They don't stay little nearly long enough!