Good Morning, Buttercup!

It's been a month that I've been neglecting this blog. I even missed doing any posting over NSD (National Scrapbooking Day) weekend! It's easy to tell when real life is getting in my way, lol.

But today, I've got a new release from Design by Heather T. to brighten up your day: Buttercup Mornings! With an energizing palette of yellow, green, and lavender, Buttercup Mornings brightens up your creations to bring them to life. Here's a closer look:

Buttercup Mornings collection courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Buttercup Mornings brushes courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Buttercup Mornings papers courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Buttercup Mornings templates courtesy of Design by Heather T.

And, of course, a little inspiration for you:

Courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Courtesy of Design by Heather T.

Get the entire Buttercup Mornings Collection for 20% off this weekend! You can also purchase the Buttercup Mornings Templates separately, also for 20% off, but you'll find the entire collection a better deal! And that will brighten your day (and go easy on your wallet)!

Memory Box

Over the weekend, I actually captured a memory on a scrapbooking page. The memory was a few months old, but it still felt very fresh to me. Take a look...

by cyranoscrap for Blue Flower Art

CREDITS

Papers, Elements, Paint: Memory Box (Blue Flower Art)

Font: PW01 Script (journaling, date)

The photo was originally in color, but I thought the black and white suited the mood of the Memory Box kit, as well as the topic of the page.

Memory Box from Blue Flower Art is a soft, poignant collection with a vintage feel.

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

Courtesy of Blue Flower Art

The paints include timeless graphics mixed in. They would be great for vintage photos! I just need to find more old family photos - or doctor some recent ones so they look old, lol.

As I mentioned earlier, this memory still feels very fresh. In fact, I was a bit sad as I looked at this photo, remembering all the feelings I had upon our departure. But this is the reason I scrapbook, why I capture memories. As I've learned, just because you think at a moment in time that you will remember everything about that event, sometimes you don't. I can't believe I have forgotten a lot about my high school years, although at the time of being an anguished teenager, I know I thought, "I'll never forget this." Ha! However, i do have some diaries/journals that I kept at the time, so I do have actual recollection of thoughts and feelings. Yet, some details are a little fuzzy. This is why I definitely believe in scrapping the good and the bad memories. After all, life isn't always bright and happy, even though we would like it to be.

So what bittersweet memories have you scrapbooked lately?

Oh Baby - It's April BYOC!

I can't believe it's a new month. Where does the time go?!?

But, I do like the month of April, despite the fact that it signals to me that a new season of allergies is on its way...sigh. One positive is that the April BYOC is out at The Lilypad!

One of my current favorites from this month's BYOC - Oh Baby from Quirky Heart!

Courtesy of Quirky Heart

Courtesy of Quirky Heart

Courtesy of Quirky Heart

I'm all over this collection because it's totally adorable! I want to grab all my toddler's baby pics and scrap, but that's another story, lol. Anyway, since I haven't had time to scrap, check out some of my favorite inspirations from the Quirky Heart ladies:

by editorialdragon for Quirky Heart

by AmberR for Quirky Heart

by cfile for Quirky Heart

by MrsPeel for Quirky Heart

I love what the team did! Now you can see why it makes me want to go scrap. Ah, if it weren't for real life...

Anyway, Oh Baby mixes with all the other April BYOC packs - and everything is 20% off through Sunday. As a plus, the more you buy in the April BYOC, the more you save! Happy shopping!