To go along with my watermark card, I decided to make a matching bookmark.  This time I embossed the Asian Fan Border Stamp by Hero Arts image using white embossing powder and some Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  I also used Crystal Stickles to add some sparkle to the fans.

Today I decided to try the watermark technique as a background for a card I will be giving to my Grandmother.  The card was inspired by the book I recently completed, The Hand I Fan With by Tina McElroy Ansa.  I decided for the flower I would emboss on pattern scrap paper, and use some scrap ribbon I had on hand to further enhance the look of the card.  I also rounded the corners to bring a softer look and feel to the card.

Supplies Used:  Kraft Cardstock - from Michaels; scrap ribbon and pattern paper from personal stash; Versamark Ink; Inkssentials Big & Bossy Embossing Ink; Hero Arts Asian Fan Border Stamp; Stampendous! Fresh Bloom Stamp; Corner Chomper

Last year for Grandparents Day, we decided to host a Sunday dinner for our parents.  What was on the menu...baked chicken, stuffed shrimp baked potatoes, mixed greens pear cranberry spinach salad, and strawberry cream cake for dessert.  Here is a layout of the Pumpkin with her parents and grandparents to mark the occasion.  Great food.  Great company.
This year for Grandparent's Day, we were hosting a Sip & See for our new addition, so we will be celebrating this coming Sunday.  Look for the next G.D. Layout!!!!!  :)
HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY TO ALL THE GRANDPARENTS OUT THERE!

Happy Scrappin'!

For the sketch below, I decided to change it up a bit.  My layout still has 2 photos, along with 3 embellishments.  Once I pulled everything together, I liked this placement best, but wanted to ensure that it still held the essential elements of the sketch.  So here's my layout - with one of my favorite bumper stickers which is acting as my title.