Assemble the Minions - Banner

 
Do you ever feel like you are a minion at your place of work? I most certainly am beginning to feel like one. And, the thought of minions running around the department that I work in sparked my creativity to make this Minion Banner. I found an SVG file at http://www.grealishgreetings.com/assemble-the-minions/ and went to work creating my banner. The minion file is for a card and has a back to it. Since I wasn't making a card, I used the back piece to attach my bakers twine. I used Zip Dry glue and then attached the front piece on top.

Lori William Barcelona

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After a very long day of travel, Bill and I arrived in Barcelona to spend a few days before we leave on a Mediterranean Cruise. I have always wanted to see Spain, because I am part Spanish as well as Irish and Norwegian. On the plane ride over, I happened to sit next to two handsome guys, one was from Spain and the other Norway. It was interesting talking to them and learning about the different cultures. When my son visited Europe, people thought he was from Spain.  I had to see for myself what a true Spanish person looked like and surprisingly, he looks a lot like the young handsome guys here.

 

We had a great day of sightseeing, rode a tram over to the beach and did some people watching as well as walking down the narrow alleys and looking at the adorable homes. I love architecture and had fun taking pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At 9:00 we ate Paella for dinner at a restaurant called Elche. We were able to get it without shells, which made it so much more enjoyable to eat. After a wonderful dinner and a bottle of wine. We strolled by the night clubs, where the evening was just beginning for the young people. Then, we hailed a cab which took us back to the Hotel Miramar. Until tomorrow, have a good night. For me it is quite late.

Having fun with Dream Pop

My sister-in-law Vicki was here last month and had fun taking pictures of Brooke. She is such a good photographer. I love how she captured the expressions on Brooke's face.  This fun Dream Pop paper from Close to My Heart went so well with these photos.

Snake and Monkey Diaper Cakes

Today after work, we had a baby shower for my boss Gina. She is having a boy and the room will be done in a jungle theme with snakes and monkeys. I have been on a diaper cake marathon these days and am really enjoying putting them together. Lexi helped make the diaper cake with the snake on it. She rolled a lot of diapers. I wanted to do something different with the monkey cake and searched for ideas on the internet and found instructions to make this motorcyle cake. Both cakes were a hit and it always makes me happy to make someone else happy.

Spring/Summer CTMH Catalog

The CTMH Spring/Summer Catalog is live today. You can view it on my website. I love all the new papers and stamps. It has to be favorite catalog yet! Go on over and check it out.

Flirty Layouts

I just love this CTMH paper called "Flirty." The colors are so pretty and vibrant. This paper pack can be used for Fall or Summer pictures as you can see in the layouts below. We will be making these layouts at my workshop this month on October 19 and 20. If you are interested in attending or would like to make the layouts on your own, please let me know and I will prepare a kit for you.

Baby's First Birthday

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I am going to a baby's first birthday party today and needed a card. I went through the many chilhood stamps that I have and used "First Steps" and "Childhood" both from CTMH. The pieces of the train and cloud are popped up and buttons are used for the wheels. I hope the parents like it.

Don't You Ever Grow Up

Lexi is at that age where she is so little and cute but wants so badly to grow up. I know there will be a day when she won't be interested in spending time with me. There will be girlfriends and boyfriends and so many other things that take her away from me. When I heard the song by Taylor Swift called "Never Grow Up," it brought tears to my eyes because they grow up so fast. I decided to incorporate that song into my layout. I used the Dakota paper pack from CTMH.

 

 

Another Back to School Layout

I am loving this Scholastic paper pack from Close to My Heart. At first, I wasn't too sure about the dark colors. I was thinking more along the lines of pink and red to match Lexi's dress. But, the contrast of the darkers colors makes her dress pop. Love it!

Back to School Layout

 
 Lexi started the second grade last week. I used the Scholastic paper pack from Close to My Heart to do my layout. The owl and back to school saying is a cutting file from Bear Hugs.

Clementine Scrapbook Workshop

These are the layouts that we will make at my next scrapbook workshop at the end of August.

We will use the Clementine Paper pack and matching accessories to make these two beautiful layouts. The

cost of the workshop is $25. If you cannot make it to the workshop but are interested in purchasing this kit, please let me know and I will put one together for you. 

Raise your hand if you like a GIVEAWAY

I am so excited to share my secret with you!!! Close to My Heart has made it so affordable for you to sign on as a new consultant. Everyone who joins my team in August (for  the new low Consultant Kit price of $49) or the Master Kit for $99 - will also get this great new bag for FREE in their kit!!! It has a retail value of $50, and there will be no additional shipping charge to you. You can wear it shoulder tote style or backpack style!

NOW FOR THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!

Anyone who places an order of $25 or more on my CTMH Website  or joins my team as a consultant during the month of August, will have their name entered into a drawing for the NEW CRICUT ARTISTE BUNDLE!!!! Yes you heard it right.  You will get this $99 bundle for free!!! This offer is exclusive to me. There are other ways to win this bundle and I will explain, but first take a look at what you get.

The new Cricut® Artiste collection takes your creativity over the top! With 700 images, the cartridge features themed projects, interactive cards, awards, and more. From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake liners, invitations, and party favors will coordinate and quickly come together for any celebration! Cutting and assembling the numerous 3-D items is a snap using the project reference chart and separate, step by-step assembly booklet. You will get three coordinating exclusive stamp sets and three Dimensional Elements 12"x 9" sheets that will help your artwork come to life, transforming the ordinary into amazing!

Now for the Rules:
Join my team now or during the month of August and get your name entered 5 times in this drawing!!!
Place an order of $25 or more now or during the month of August and get your name entered 3 times
Link this blog post to your blog for 1 extra point
Share this blog post on your face book page for 1 extra point
You must be a US Citizen to enter
Let me know in the comment section what you have done.
Good Luck and I will announce the winner on September 1!!!

I Live For These Moments

I am finishing up my layouts from the CTMH Spring/Summer Idea book. This was one of my favorite paper packs and I love the layout on the cover. I was relieved to see that the Stella paper pack and Complements Canvas Shapes are available in the Autumn/Winter Catalog. If you are interested in ordering this paper, you can go to my website here to purchase it.

Join my team in August

I was so excited to get this gorgeous backpack/totebag just for going to this year's Close to My Heart Convention. It was such a hit that CTMH is offering it to everyone who signs up in August. I would love to have you join my team and go to Convention with me next summer at, get this, Disney World!!! How awesome will that be. Plus you will be able to bring your families and get discounted room rates from 3  days before the convention until 3 days after. I am so excited and always have so much fun. Won't you join me? Plus they are offering something else for new consultants. I promised that I wouldn't tell....so stay tuned until August 1.  If you are interested in joining CTMH, check out my consultant site: loriscott.ctmh.com.

4th of July Layout

I have really been into making Paper Piecing Layouts recently. I love the way they turn out, but word of warning, they are not the easiest layouts to make. Every little piece has to be cut out and pieced together. I used the Silhouette Camio with the Design Studio Software to cut the pieces. If you get a Silhouette, make sure you purchase the software, otherwise the pieces are difficult to see on the screen. The Patriotic Bears came from "Designs on Cloud 9" and the title came from "Scrapping Bug Designs." The background paper is from CTMH's Fanfare paper pack.