Summer Break, literally!

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I really haven't scrapped much this summer. I always think that I will get so much done during the summer break and I don't know why I'm so surprised every year at how busy it ends up being. Not complaining at all, I promise. The summer has been great and we've done a lot of great things such as VBS, a trip to Arizona, time at the lake, park days, pool days, lazy days. Yes, it's been a good summer and it's not quite over yet! We've got two more weeks till school starts and I'm feeling the pressure to get in as much summer as I possibly can and eager at the same time to get back to a routine! If that makes any sense?!
This week my 8 year old daughter decided she wanted to learn to use the Cricut, so of course I had to teach her! Its always been something I was hoping for - to have mother daughter crafting time! So, this is what we've been doing all weekend - literally :) And she caught on really quickly. I showed her what to do and she was off!






Like mother, like daughter! Gotta love it!

Since she caught on so quickly I soon had some time on my hands. Hmm, it's well past time I should get back into some scrapbooking so out came my photo box! I hopped onto the computer to find some inspiration and found it quickly on Sketch N Scrap.

Here's one of their sketches for the month of August:


And my take:


Sorry, the photo came out really bright, but at least that flows with the theme of the layout and all it's bright colors! The train, title, and embellishments are all from the BoBunny On The Go chipboard set. 


Well, that's all for now, hopefully it won't be so long till next time!

Thanks for stopping by!


Blessings,






Comments

  1. Lisa in TexasAugust 16, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I love the bright colors!!! Great job with the sketch! Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  2. blbabe1234August 17, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Oh I am in love with this layout! That die cut train/title is the CUTEST! Thank you so much for joining us at Sketch n Scrap!!

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  3. KellyAugust 17, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Oh my goodness this is AWESOME!!! Loving those beautiful bright colors and patterns! Absolutely adorable train too! Thanks for playing along with us at Sketch N Scrap! :)

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  4. MAugust 18, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Great take on the sketch!! Love all the bright colours and your die cuts! Awesome😊. Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!! 😊

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  5. LoriAugust 18, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    This is such a bright, fun layout! Love your take on the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  6. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Mother-daughter crafting time would be the best times ever! I loved the layout! The bright colors are so pretty and fun - totally go with the fun photos you had! Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  7. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Such a fun, bright and happy layout! Super cute! I also like crafting with my daughter! Love those precious moments together! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  8. UnknownAugust 29, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Great layout! Love the colors! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  9. UnknownAugust 29, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Awesome Layout. Love the fun, bright colors. Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap. :)

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