Rain or Shine

I hope it is "shining" in your neck of the woods today! It is definitely shining here in Idaho. We are having a lovely Spring day, finally!

Here is another layout that I created for my bestie Denise. Photo was taken by Stacie.

I used Vibez in Sunset Strip to brighten up the look of this layout. The Jenni Bowlin paper I used was a very pale yellow so I made the color pop on the title, the background and the journaling spots with some Sunset Strip Vibez.

Blessings to you,
Lori

Quote for today...

To be human is to be creative. You don’t have to go outside yourself to find creativity--You already have it. It lives in your heart and mind in every moment of every day.

Sandra Magasamen

Mixing it up!

I'm still playing around with all of the gorgeous photos my friend Denise sent me that her friend Stacie took. She takes gorgeous photos! I love this beautiful photo of Sarah playing the violin. I was so inspired to do another Springy layout.

I love mixing up my Shimmerz paints! It's fun to mix the different products as well. On this layout, I mixed Island Salsa Blingz (bright and glittery) with Ballet Slipper Pearlz (soft and opaque) and I came up with the perfect shade of sparkly coral to match my layout!

I hope you'll try mixing it up too! So fun.
Blessings,
Lori

Nate loves his Peeps!

 

Yesterday I was attempting to use Peeps to decorate my cupcakes but the "Peeps theif" was stealing them faster than I could finish!

A happy and blessed Easter to all my "Peeps"!

xoxo,

Lori

 

World Autism Awareness Day

Today, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. You can go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/ to learn more.

Lots of businesses and groups are Lighting It Up Blue for Autism Awareness. Last night the Empire State Building in New York City was lit up blue also Fenway Park in Boston! I can't wait to see pictures of that!

Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

My youngest son, Nate has Autism Spectrum Disorder and has been receiving IBI (Intensive Behavioral Intervention) therapy almost three years. It has made such a difference in our lives. He started at three years old and early intervention is definitely key.

Blessings and peace,

Lori

Lovely Ladies...

I love creating girlie layouts! I've never been a big fan of the color yellow but this Spring it's everywhere and it's really speaking to me! My friend Denise sent me the cutest pictures that her friend Stacie took of their daughters.

 

Aren't they just lovely little ladies?

My camera battery died after just one photo so I'll have to wait until it charges to take some pictures of the shimmer. I used Pixie Dust Blingz and Aqua Marine Shimmerz for lots of distressing and shimmer on the edges of the papers, the title letters and on the bird.

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy April.

Blessings,
Lori

Spring Break!!

I wish I was showing you pictures of beautiful tulips and daffodils but um... nope. Guess I didn't need to break out the flip flops just yet this Spring Break.

 

 

 

 

Doesn't look like Natey's too happy about the weather either. :(

Blessings,
Lori

Love this blog...

Well, as you know, I haven't been the best blogger lately! I've neglected my own blog but I have been spending lots of time reading inspiring blogs and I want to share some of my fun favorite blog finds with you.

My favorite for today is this one.

Even her name is cute... Katie the Scrapbook Lady. I think her idea of doing a monthly recap is brilliant! I also like how she reminds us to do things at the end of the month like back up photos and such.

I'm going to try and take the time to do a round up for March. How about you?

Here are a few quotes that came through my inbox today. They are too good not to share.

“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to.” —Kahlil Gibran

“Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push—a smile, a word of optimism and hope, a ‘you can do it!’ when things are tough.” —Richard DeVos

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” —Leo F. Buscaglia

“Be sensitive to the plight of others. You have to know about the tragedies as well as the triumphs, the failures as well as the success.” —Jim Rohn



Blessings,
Lori

Shimmerz News...

Elizabeth Kartchner | Newest Face of Shimmerz Paints

I have some Exciting News to share......
Liz Kartchner is the newest Face of Shimmerz!!!
She is excited to become a Shimmerz Endorsed Instructor and will be using Shimmerz Products in her upcoming classes!
Liz writes a monthly column for Creating Keepsakes Magazine called "Dear Lizzy", she wrote the book "52 More Scrapbooking Challenges" and has a fun craft line called "Dear Lizzy" from American Crafts.
To learn more about Liz you can check out her inspiring blog here!

The Prettiest Easter Eggs...

 

Aren't these lovely? I saw an article at Southern Living Online HERE on how to make them. I think I'll do just that and then maybe add just a little sparkle to them. Hmmmm.

How do you all decorate your Easter eggs?

xo,
Lori

Springy cards...

I have lots of birthdays coming up this month and I recently noticed my stash of handmade birthday cards is all gone! Even though it is rainy and oh so dreary today, it has been lovely out the last couple of days. My tulips and daffodils are coming up. My pussy willow trees are all budding and my forsythia bushes are about to burst out into a beautiful bright yellow display (can't wait). I'm in a springy card making mood so I put together some cheery cards today!

 

 

 

 

Wishing you blessings, peace and a little sunshine!
~Lori

He's my little...

lucky charm!
I used a little Four Leaf Clover Spritz from Shimmerz Paints to add a little green shimmer to the title and the butterfly on this layout. I also used a little bit of Licorice Spritz on the butterfly:

 

I got to spend some time creating today. It made me SO happy! I just took these pictures of Nate. He is getting so big! No, not big, huge! I just love him to pieces. He is star student this week and I went to his class yesterday to do show and tell with him. I spent some time trying to explain Autism to a class full of Kindergarteners. It wasn't easy but I think it helped. The question and answer period was hilarious!

Blessings and peace,
~Lori