Some Like It Hot Layout

For my final hot springs layout, I had lots of fun with the title. I cut the whole thing out on my Wishblade using Vanilla Cream paper, then I sponged the smaller letters in Taffy ink, and the larger one in Taffy and Goldrush. Does it look hot enough? I also played along with the following challenges:
Annabelle Stamps:
   
4 Crafty Chicks: use a tag
Let's Scrap Scrap Your Stash #21: use 4 patterned papers, 3 colors of cardstock,  4 die-cuts & 12 blingy things.

Update: This layout was the weekly challenge favorite over at Annabelle Stamps!

Recipe:
Florentine Level 2 papers
Olive, Goldrush, Cocoa & Vanilla Cream cardstock
Goldrush, Cocoa & Taffy ink
Heartfelt Wonder felt die-cuts
Cocoa grosgrain ribbon

Mocha Opaques
Chocolate embroidery floss
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge: doilies, tag
Wishblade: title, used Script MT Bold & Goudy Stout fonts
Pattern: Let's Scrap 2-2-11

The Upper Pool

Another layout from the hot springs, and just looking at these photos makes me want to go back. I used a lot of retired product on this one, and I am slowly making a dent in my stash - woohoo!

Recipe:
Keepsake Alphabet stamp set
Key to My Heart Level 2 papers
Juniper, Tulip, Sorbet & Creme Brulee ink
Chocolate marker
Just Blooms Paper Shapes - Flutter & Spring Blossom
Craft buttons
Tulip & Juniper Bigger Brads
Colonial White embroidery floss
Pattern: EMS Sketch 14

Strawberry Park Hot Springs Layout

I didn't get a chance to scrapbook yesterday, but I managed to get this one finished today and hopefully can do another one tonight while hubby is watching football and kids are sleeping. Can anyone relate? This layout features photos from the hot springs we visited in Colorado. The surroundings were so inviting and the water was really warm, so it was like taking a bath with a swimsuit on. I highly recommend visiting if you're ever in Steamboat Springs. I'm entering this layout in the "Green Slime" challenge from Child's Play. The water wasn't anything like slime, but I used a lot of green to create the layout!

 Recipe:
Alphablocks stamp set (SU)
Splendor Level 2 papers
Craft & Colonial White cardstock
Topiary & Goldrush ink
Topiary marker
Topiary brads
Colonial White ric-rac
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: dragonfly & title block
Patterns: Let's Scrap Sketch 12-7-11

Gonna Catch a BIg One Layout

Catching the big one may have been the dream, but I don't think it was reality. We went home without any fish, but it was still fun for those who tried it. I kept this one pretty simple because I'm tired after spending the day at the rodeo, and I want to go to bed! I'm not entirely sure if fishing counts as a sport (maybe someone can clarify that for me), but I'm going to enter this in the Creative Belli sport challenge for this week.

Recipe:
Daydream stamp set
Lucky & Bella Level 2 papers
Kraft, Buttercup & Olive cardstock
Indian Corn Blue, Cocoa & Olive ink
Lucky Level 2 Assortment (chipboard)
Cricut Artiste cartridge: scalloped border
Wishblade: title
Pattern: Let's Scrap 10-5-11

Lovely Layout

I hoped to catch up with my LOAD today, but I am still one day behind.Here is another layout with pictures from the lake. The flowers and scenery were so lovely that I didn't feel I needed a catchy title; they spoke for themselves. Hope you enjoy looking at the photos as much as I do.

Recipe:
Universal Backgrounds stamp set
Bella Level 2 papers
Olive, Cocoa & Colonial White cardstock
Smokey Plum, Hollyhock & Desert Sand ink
Spring Blossom Just Blooms
Petal & Amethyst  Bigger Brads
Colonial White ric-rac
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: Letters
Pattern: Let's Scrap 8-8-12

Water Bugs Layout

For my Day three LOAD, I am running a little behind on getting it posted, but there's a good yet funny reason. I was working on my layout last night and I could not find my Twilight stamp pad. I looked all over my scrap desk, and even checked other rooms of the house in case I had wandered into another room holding it and put it down somewhere. No luck, so I decided to call it a night and re-check in the morning with fresh eyes. Sure enough, I found it right away, misfiled in my ink storage tower!I was able to get back to work and finish the layout. I included a challenge from the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog: I used rock and roll stamping on my title and my little fishies (the fins are rolled in a darker color than the bodies). I also took on the challenge from Little Red Wagon to use at least three buttons. Now on to day 4.

Recipe:
Headline Alphabet Large, Hot Diggity & Dream Big stamp sets
Tinkering Level 2 papers
Sunny Yellow & White Daisy cardstock
Sunflower, Sunny Yellow, Sky, Twilight, Clover Meadow & Holiday Red ink
Color-Ready Kraft Borders
Craft buttons
Natural hemp
Pattern: Let's Scrap 5-9-12 sketch

Just an FYI: the title come from the brand name on the tube.

Love This Layout

Okay, my post title may be a little misleading. Although I do love this layout, I am really talking about the title of the layout - Love This! Day #2 of the LOAD challenge, and I switched over to pictures from our 2009 Colorado trip. Not sure where these were taken, but I left a space to add that when my SIL gives me the location. It sure was beautiful, and I was thankful to spend the day with loved ones. The colors of Pemberly were such a great match for the photos, so I'm really happy with how this turned out. Sorry the scan didn't come out very well; my scanner had trouble with the dimension on all those little pearls, which is why you see dark spots wherever the pearls are.

Recipe:
Pemberly Level 2 papers
Bamboo, Outdoor Denim, and Indian Corn Blue cardstock
Indian Corn Blue and Desert Sand ink
Pearl Opaques
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: letters, hearts, star, scalloped border
Pattern: EMS Sketch 30