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!

Darling Photos {mini album tutorial}

Good morning! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are well and making it through the work week. Things are going well here. Spring is on it's way, I just know it's coming! I went to yoga class last night, one of my classmates was telling me that her tulips are just starting to come up. I'm so excited for warmer weather.
Yesterday, I had a tutorial on the American Crafts Blog. I created a mini album using the Plus One collection. I will admit that this project did give me a grey hair...or maybe two, but it was so worth it! I adore the finished product and so does my little lady.
Here are a few photos and then you can hop over to the AC blog and get all the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions about my mini album or my creative process. Just click on the "contact me" button on the right. I'd love to chat with you and answer any questions!

Paper Issues by the Numbers

It's Monday and there's a new issue at Paper Issues sponsored by Pinkfresh Studios. I created a colorful layout with Amy Tan's new line for American Crafts, Plus One. If you want something colorful, this is the line for you! Lots of color mixed with black and white.

 The adorable little wood veneer hearts are from Pinkfresh Studio.

The journaling on this layout is hidden behind the photos.

I did lots of machine stitching along with some hand-stitching on this project.

Here's the entire project.

Make sure you link your projects using lots of color and anything that's "by the numbers" to the current issue (find it HERE) for your chance to win some goodies from Pinkfresh Studios.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Monday!