tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54416008292264542502024-03-06T02:47:16.849-05:00Alyssa's ScrapsAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.comBlogger584125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-15913792353067026722015-10-23T16:15:00.001-04:002015-10-23T16:15:48.790-04:00New Blog!After taking a break from blogging and then getting blocked from this blog by Google for a LONG time, I started a new blog! I have a fresh new look and I'm posting new designs regularly. :)<br />
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I hope you will come visit me at <a href="http://becomingmemories.blogspot.com/">Becoming Memories!</a><br />
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<br />Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-84241805087687031782014-07-01T12:37:00.001-04:002014-07-01T12:37:14.399-04:00He’s a Rule Challenger!<p>I have a new layout up on the Curtsey Boutique Blog today. Here’s a peek, <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">but you can see the whole layout and the products used HERE</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jfm6NyATsdI/U7LjtKGNAEI/AAAAAAAAF5A/ugKSpN7cmaw/s1600-h/rule%252520challenger%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="rule challenger 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="rule challenger 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uN5LMQ3BYCE/U7LjuBt4BAI/AAAAAAAAF5E/Xs-W-EjjPt0/rule%252520challenger%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="445"></a></p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-33764741370971510492014-05-23T14:37:00.001-04:002014-05-23T14:37:46.423-04:00Curtsey Boutique Giveaway!<p>The Curtsey Boutique is celebrating 400 blog posts! You can check it out, get a coupon code, and <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2014/05/who-likes-free-product-curtsey-boutique.html">enter to win HERE.</a></p> <p><a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2014/05/who-likes-free-product-curtsey-boutique.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVX4TzE-9ciYxWJYYTX2rvc_A9kghQJoXGLkUbQd1kJHnRUhBOeooJ4au9379cokoqy_FpoCZSbtI_1IekFUsPuvd6OCr0EaR8M4kIDKcbm32YZs4AkTsMrH_het9qPZ0ib81QX17l24W/s1600/Giveaway_+copy.jpg" width="415" height="614"></a></p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-73711025976919526182014-03-07T13:32:00.001-05:002014-03-07T13:32:51.540-05:00Our Last Visa Trip!<p>As a family, we recently celebrated a milestone. We all received our long-term visas for our stay in Bulgaria. Since photos aren’t permitted at the Embassy, I created this layout with photos from the amazing hotel breakfast the morning we picked them up.</p> <p>You can find more photos, a complete description, and product details at <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2014/03/dt-call-reminder-and-visa-trip-with.html">The Curtsey Boutique HERE.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gnlkmj42Rzs/UxoQzx4-qHI/AAAAAAAAF3U/F-VIjLA265Q/s1600-h/Last_visa_cu1_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Last_visa_cu1_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Last_visa_cu1_Alyssa" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TOCvgmtJPZjMHzV6ydaZH61eoaEyTEZMiXbqdSpGDCNLEBrDMir0PGnUeGS5W7pu98HdauCMKVPRTl7v1JBV7Y6uWxazj3a109GQZ_BIas8TpzvF6FMKUwoQAPJNqU1Tzbh4_X6z3FI/?imgmax=800" width="593" height="464"></a></p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-48905350188255584912014-01-31T01:39:00.001-05:002014-01-31T01:39:59.324-05:00Jump Onto Acorn Avenue<p>I finally used Acorn Avenue from Crate Paper! I’ve been hoarding this collection- maybe because it was the last untouched Crate Paper Collection I have in my stash… or maybe it was because I was waiting for the perfect photo. Either way, I finally did it, and I love this collection! It’s so very versatile. I can see girly layouts and family layouts in this collection in addition to the fall themed ones.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P2dnmL2GU8M/UutFNdqW42I/AAAAAAAAF2c/8ywJawlpAbE/s1600-h/Jump%252520PL%252520Layout%252520side_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Jump PL Layout side_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Jump PL Layout side_Alyssa" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRCWY_HGltzxmC8XqLYS8S0bPo5k0tgryUcHJikideREJIGGtEhGPVKNNA0uacvrRpahsMQsNvPBY7a6wjZH5go1l27oXRj791zS1CC-CM_Pv2vK-HkS7Deyl7RD1mb1S25uhwOcYSSE/?imgmax=800" width="600" height="625"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Klxm8EjGy6Y/UutFOqRgptI/AAAAAAAAF2s/QS0iYLkays8/s1600-h/Jump%252520PL4_Alyssa%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Jump PL4_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Jump PL4_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RuToyF7myR0/UutFPU_K4-I/AAAAAAAAF20/_hK4Ml5lZY8/Jump%252520PL4_Alyssa_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="496"></a></p> <p>I have a Project Life side to this page as well, and I’ll be sharing that soon. Everything on this page is from Crate Paper except the envelope. :)</p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-82067133758874083602014-01-22T16:04:00.001-05:002014-01-22T16:04:58.910-05:00Climbing the Walls<p>A few months ago we visited an ancient castle, with some friends. The castle is partially restored, but there are many parts of the ruins that are available for touching, feeling, and really experiencing. There’s less of a museum feeling and more hands-on exploration. This photo was taken of my son that day, and it’s so appropriate to his personality that he was caught on film literally climbing the walls!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8roGjuxCHok/UuAyO7AqiDI/AAAAAAAAF08/uKwqIYZ35t8/s1600-h/Climbing%252520the%252520Walls_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Climbing the Walls_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Climbing the Walls_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eW-0Yn7sTaI/UuAySOPe5RI/AAAAAAAAF1E/2auPp1eS8uQ/Climbing%252520the%252520Walls_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="587"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nQ4YDy8TUS0/UuAyUuSxZPI/AAAAAAAAF1M/hiCR-EjYlFk/s1600-h/Climbing3_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Climbing3_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Climbing3_Alyssa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bn9iVYoWYgE/UuAyXhe1y1I/AAAAAAAAF1U/dtlJ2j3ic8c/Climbing3_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="445"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B5h8__VOui8/UuAyaD2qNVI/AAAAAAAAF1c/L7sURMFBQ7s/s1600-h/Climbing2_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Climbing2_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Climbing2_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0OXW6xq1_w0/UuAycxIHTOI/AAAAAAAAF1k/tmAMaWXMTqo/Climbing2_Alyssa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="449"></a></p> <p>The papers I used are from Fancy Pants Swagger Collection, while the stars, tag, and cork car (I love these!) are from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/curtseyboutique?ref=si_shop">the Curtsey Boutique.</a> </p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-82908525402401427802013-12-10T04:09:00.001-05:002013-12-10T04:09:13.190-05:00Paper Peppermints<p>I have a new project up on the Curtsey Boutique blog! Here’s a sneak peek:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ajRCGpXEDD4/UqbaNcwdWSI/AAAAAAAAFxM/OGTZy7gBaGI/s1600-h/Peppermint%252520CU1_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Peppermint CU1_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Peppermint CU1_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l7yFyltn3f8/UqbaN6iBnQI/AAAAAAAAFxQ/lnKGNeK0L5U/Peppermint%252520CU1_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="332"></a></p> <p>You can check out the entire post, <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/12/peppermint-christmas-decor-with-alyssa.html">and find the instructions HERE.</a></p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek,</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-74794980601118981422013-11-22T12:37:00.001-05:002013-11-22T12:37:33.416-05:00Point and Shoot!<p>My brother took this adorable photo of my nephew recently. It’s so fun that I couldn’t resist scrapping it. :) I used one of my favorite collections from Echo Park, as well as some tags and a super fun glassine circus-star embossed envelope from the <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">Curtsey Boutique.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lQho3JDpUMM/Uo-WT35vlxI/AAAAAAAAFvc/NqBqkXalbxk/s1600-h/PointandShoot_Alyssa1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="PointandShoot_Alyssa1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="PointandShoot_Alyssa1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hbHM3Tl7wtE/Uo-WUQWHraI/AAAAAAAAFvg/H6nIe6pNmKI/PointandShoot_Alyssa1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="560" height="572"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y2SJEwVbSJs/Uo-WVNfuZEI/AAAAAAAAFvs/VgX-lUVeNes/s1600-h/PointandShootCU1_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="PointandShootCU1_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="PointandShootCU1_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c8L3kkNQeXg/Uo-WVilx1iI/AAAAAAAAFvw/B-RmIh7_udI/PointandShootCU1_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="434"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DLVFtK0mTfE/Uo-WWTTDuLI/AAAAAAAAFv8/tL59l7j0-j4/s1600-h/PointandShootCU2_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="PointandShootCU2_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="PointandShootCU2_Alyssa" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nj-r7bi0Q7g/Uo-WWzou0YI/AAAAAAAAFwA/0csI80HCegU/PointandShootCU2_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="435"></a></p> <p>There aren’t a lot of specific techniques here, I just added layer upon layer and found the look I wanted. The <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">Curtsey Boutique</a> items are the best for this kind of layering! At the end of the project, I added a bit of washi tape to add some contrast and bring the whole page together.</p> <p>Thanks for looking!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-14650916933285048412013-11-03T21:36:00.000-05:002013-11-03T21:36:00.152-05:00Scooter Saturday<p>**I have been having some trouble adjusting to a new monitor and making my layout photos look right when editing the colors. I’m working on fixing some of them, but I appreciate your patience with my wonky photos.**</p> <p>This layout features one of my favorite photos of my kids. Probably ever. We had just returned home from buying them new scooters. When I saw this photo, my first thought was “They are city kids now!” And they are. Moving from a town of 3,000 to a city of 2 million is a huge adjustment. They are doing great!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAp1m3w8VCrIUEBe_grRSoKSeIZNvjrDHmah4_BCjhN6ZKs-7kF3ikKiPeFJHW4wDftQyLRb93Bxhk32Qe2gwnP9Ci-xxnTTnR91LHmEWWFEO1hkb_N_GMX5ocfbkvVOBgpjYcDO3hXA/s1600-h/ScooterSaturday%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="ScooterSaturday" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="ScooterSaturday" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nNDbhStOTJA/UnEZjeGbK3I/AAAAAAAAFus/m4997IwEAJ0/ScooterSaturday_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="614" height="640"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V8abKdU-31o/UnEZkAnwfSI/AAAAAAAAFu0/Te5YIOAvxSE/s1600-h/ScooterSat2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="ScooterSat2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="ScooterSat2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mxGbVrsyJmY/UnEZk9DnGBI/AAAAAAAAFu4/CbFhJK24sbw/ScooterSat2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="465"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cuy-FOmRTZs/UnEZlSOiWNI/AAAAAAAAFvE/buUiZ7vN6Vc/s1600-h/ScooterSat3%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="ScooterSat3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="ScooterSat3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rJU85NTGYik/UnEZmHrLAaI/AAAAAAAAFvI/qjEfXPpOxZE/ScooterSat3_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="599" height="473"></a></p> <p>I tried to make this layout work with the graffiti in the photo by using masks and mists, as well as some bold black. </p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-70272308344899096522013-10-31T22:29:00.000-04:002013-10-31T22:29:00.123-04:00Fun In a Tree<p>We recently visited a ropes course, and I got lots of great shots of my family up in the trees, swinging, jumping, and moving from here to there. I started this layout with a series of tags from <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">The Curtsey Boutique</a>. Then I built my page on top of them. I love the movement and detail of this page.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YAdPAJ1Gh5Y/UmvJzLo2WcI/AAAAAAAAFpo/cpmM4P37m94/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BKCwaHVWuFY/UmvJ0RUgHDI/AAAAAAAAFpw/83wcBerCDc8/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="506" height="514"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NlkAHMzltyI/UmvJ2NQivcI/AAAAAAAAFp4/hyq81A3deew/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nXD2sufXk6c/UmvJ4NbWuRI/AAAAAAAAFqA/dnjZuqgo4-M/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="389"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vna70l9FQEY/UmvJ6MJqYYI/AAAAAAAAFqI/kFStiQG_9LI/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qo3nlN-KABg/UmvJ7CJLaKI/AAAAAAAAFqQ/gdJxbsVvShE/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="506" height="391"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_hUdwjKizww/UmvJ8xGsgAI/AAAAAAAAFqY/jEwL2IFd3TA/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KOLiLAfzkQw/UmvJ-VfkGoI/AAAAAAAAFqg/XhQeW0uEnU0/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="397"></a></p> <p>The divided side of this PL page used 6x6 layouts, and I used another <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">Curtsey Boutique</a> tag on this side too. I LOVE the chevron embossed tags!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrK-ig899d0UpayCQ5tIkpRTrCC1gvoTQGRYTfukmvmO7ULrxap2ilUTK42IJEvAaEgnKLixb341FgLd57JwN59hTZTz_EP2LTme2BnqxvBL7m4hg0XbmmOUH40BWV2gNtDMqzanuIh4/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa4%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_dQjKXHmPpo/UmvKAbfNseI/AAAAAAAAFqw/pLBTsCnkvVU/FuninaTree_PL_Alyssa4_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="471" height="487"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JqR9tiX6pps/UmvKCChjbEI/AAAAAAAAFq4/EEBWGnlJYUw/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--qm6EOw0OC0/UmvKDTTu0pI/AAAAAAAAFrA/83MC7kfaSb0/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="473" height="366"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BB9RYRrRF_E/UmvKEd1SMBI/AAAAAAAAFrI/S3KznR2LO4Y/s1600-h/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa6%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa6" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="FuninaTree_PLAlyssa6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k7XBxJYahno/UmvKGhj5YGI/AAAAAAAAFrQ/ua8WLgBab8c/FuninaTree_PLAlyssa6_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="369"></a></p> <p>You can see all the amazing items available from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/curtseyboutique?ref=si_shop">The Curtsey Boutique HERE.</a></p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-37917383555848105852013-10-28T21:40:00.000-04:002013-10-30T10:30:51.644-04:00Still<p>I don’t often take photos of empty hallways, but in this case… the light was perfect, it was quiet, and this photo was calling to me. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vHAw_bqNHJg/UnEYFnTlAUI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/SUb647uvYWc/s1600-h/Still%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Still" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Still" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Nmbo5K-ttYQ/UnEYGbI_WcI/AAAAAAAAFuY/TC3_Jkt9vcs/Still_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="617"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dGl3jXSQ5ng/UmvHo_UzNgI/AAAAAAAAFpE/tVhlbt6SwJ8/s1600-h/Still2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Still2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Still2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uuo6KB7_Ie0/UmvHqwGahwI/AAAAAAAAFpM/Ni-Xf1fnYAc/Still2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="465"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GNicEXb1HeI/UmvHtDYq-YI/AAAAAAAAFpU/MSq_Gx6X0Ls/s1600-h/Still3%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Still3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Still3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2MBkdUdKgz4/UmvHwKcZo7I/AAAAAAAAFpc/VzcoWJy6IXM/Still3_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="471"></a></p> <p>This layout was made with the On Trend Collection from Crate Paper. A little doodling and misting with a Crafter’s Workshop Template brings it all together. Thanks for looking!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-59818786279775403022013-10-26T09:40:00.001-04:002013-10-26T09:40:31.441-04:00She’s Turning 8!<p>I have mixed feelings about birthday layouts. I hate themed layouts, but I really want to have special pages of my kids special days. When I saw this collaboration from Glitz and Echo Park, I was delighted that there was a birthday collection that wasn’t too “little kid” for my 8 year old. I love how this page turned out too!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xv_ON5I-drY/UmvGOYBtoiI/AAAAAAAAFoA/GaDtuSgS6ps/s1600-h/MilenaBD%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="MilenaBD" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="MilenaBD" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXBAtiCdqWvpFRzRU4LHJEjsnC7WSJaUeq_VgrY0C1SCKPz9zxc25My3HItn6kiQZ_8-hsULz_FCtw7aJlumWSFZayqxm_X3SocR_HbwoY2JBTavG1bMcYR9RX6aOe_vNDwLI50I8GNw/?imgmax=800" width="622" height="632"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AwoREygKChJzmtBnYZ7F5jPcqsERMNGdTn9E_wuFpSMaPbYwpq__mWYQ2WTAmh7p9X323AUCncMKngZtSzipK-AwBdbGOrt3F6w6WR6VET3aEGhaZ6-hTIVkD5iC6lZjYX2awPNnZ08/s1600-h/MilenaBD2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="MilenaBD2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="MilenaBD2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZcswAAFwmeE/UmvGRTfUdjI/AAAAAAAAFoY/SVGZvUJji2g/MilenaBD2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="622" height="480"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SVSe838qMfw/UmvGSe_2OsI/AAAAAAAAFog/iFpJbD4JDkQ/s1600-h/MilenaBD3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="MilenaBD3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="MilenaBD3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X5wYyviY9FA/UmvGTZ01WII/AAAAAAAAFoo/fPzu2XvusUI/MilenaBD3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="621" height="487"></a></p> <p>The masks are from Crafter’s Workshop, and the mists are from Tattered Angels. Thanks for taking a peek.</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-43002260426727492382013-10-26T09:34:00.001-04:002013-10-26T09:34:46.261-04:00Gracefully Aging<p>There is one beautiful old building in Sofia that I especially love. It’s had a recent facelift, and it is more striking then ever. There is something so very timeless about it. I used Glitz papers to create this fun layered layout.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rTzZNIKTkLA/UmvE0TSofUI/AAAAAAAAFnM/ODwEUP-hGZ0/s1600-h/Graceful%252520Aging%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Graceful Aging" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Graceful Aging" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-27S6vS1h13A/UmvE3np4kOI/AAAAAAAAFnU/ciPIhjK1kuY/Graceful%252520Aging_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="576"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eGKqZA041Ik/UmvE4_-uvmI/AAAAAAAAFnc/kpACzZehJOw/s1600-h/Graceful%252520Aging2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Graceful Aging2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Graceful Aging2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nJ92UHuE014/UmvE5yMIyeI/AAAAAAAAFnk/Odb7gCS1EUo/Graceful%252520Aging2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="432"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Snxj8pMpxoo/UmvE7yip55I/AAAAAAAAFns/tvhqC7kFjn8/s1600-h/Gracefully%252520Aging3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gracefully Aging3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Gracefully Aging3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-an5mnuJ8n90/UmvE9O--z2I/AAAAAAAAFn0/2xW41-LmsqA/Gracefully%252520Aging3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="435"></a></p> <p>Thanks for looking. I hope you feel inspired today!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-16348950768850976762013-10-11T04:35:00.001-04:002013-10-11T04:35:42.122-04:00Sick 3 Days…<p>Shortly after we moved, Elijah got an double ear infection. It was a challenge trying to get him to the doctor and navigate an unfamiliar medical system, but we made it, and he recovered after a week on antibiotics. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LkP7pXuO4OA/Ule4VTZ8GyI/AAAAAAAAFlk/t4wgCRU9HgE/s1600-h/3Days_PL_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="3Days_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="3Days_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5aOm4r_XUjw/Ule4V0x14_I/AAAAAAAAFls/LO7Mu1VHUVY/3Days_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="582" height="600"></a></p> <p>Poor kid was pretty miserable. I was thankful it was not a contagious illness. Lesson for mom: no swimming right before airline travel!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dCpd9XE3qnY/Ule4WuGxBcI/AAAAAAAAFl0/mSdRmwg0kQ0/s1600-h/3days%252520cu%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="3days cu" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="3days cu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ws8X5vyt3k8/Ule4XNhE4UI/AAAAAAAAFl4/S-BD6gxWjWE/3days%252520cu_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="449"></a></p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-89647814953801382472013-10-06T17:28:00.000-04:002013-10-06T17:28:00.675-04:00A Little Nervous<p>A few months ago, we boarded a plane to move to Europe. It was my son’s first flight, and for the most part he was filled with bluster and bravado. There were moments, however, when the inner uncertainty showed through. This was one of those moments, while we were waiting to check in for our flight. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B2Lq_Grkoa4/Uk04xxbvXOI/AAAAAAAAFkk/bnI_0L7WACg/s1600-h/Nervous_PL_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Nervous_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Nervous_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_bGNNZ1ilQI/Uk04yXTIVoI/AAAAAAAAFko/HS82FwXkgRE/Nervous_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="502" height="524"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-n9xBQjSysQk/Uk04zASve1I/AAAAAAAAFk0/JyuH3pMFMlk/s1600-h/NervousCU1_PL_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="NervousCU1_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="NervousCU1_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bDuZBPneuxM/Uk04zmmV-bI/AAAAAAAAFk4/myLABMRGG_4/NervousCU1_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="506" height="391"></a></p> <p>That amazing burlap star is from <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">The Curtsey Boutique</a>, the rest of the items are older items form Basic Grey (Wander) and Simple Stories.</p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-62342963393334375202013-10-03T05:21:00.001-04:002013-10-03T05:21:26.756-04:00Day 1 of 7<p>I haven’t said a whole lot here on this blog, but our family moved to Eastern Europe over the summer. In order to get everything processed correctly for our visas, we will be making several trips to Greece. When all is said and done, we will have spent roughly a week in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki. This layout uses some of the photos from that amazing first day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fcs7B1X9XV0/Uk03CPpMe2I/AAAAAAAAFjw/gV8LktVyCPo/s1600-h/Day1_PL_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Day1_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Day1_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CBY8lQSfz2w/Uk03CxuCkNI/AAAAAAAAFj0/kAmLFwAG3BY/Day1_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="605"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MpnQ7RK7Ex4/Uk03DSHpruI/AAAAAAAAFkA/c_lS9zths6Q/s1600-h/Day1CU1_PL_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Day1CU1_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Day1CU1_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jNwSasTb_14/Uk03ENkWpaI/AAAAAAAAFkE/nzZ9PqQaGGI/Day1CU1_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="455"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WDZx1jNBdbk/Uk03ErbAaTI/AAAAAAAAFkQ/WJSudNzXT1M/s1600-h/Day1CU2_PL_Alyssa%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Day1CU2_PL_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Day1CU2_PL_Alyssa" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-alqoaJW2gug/Uk03FYHybTI/AAAAAAAAFkU/o_wri4cW_eg/Day1CU2_PL_Alyssa_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" height="464"></a></p> <p>The doily and butterfly are from <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">The Curtsey Boutique</a>, and the rest of the supplies are from my scrap drawer. TFL!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-49398344963693175632013-09-27T15:37:00.001-04:002013-09-27T15:37:58.784-04:00Ice Cream<p>Playing with paint and templates, and this resulted. Love the fun and colors and the fact that I just played with this one. Mojo returns!</p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D92WCOFcEEk/UkXegaYk8QI/AAAAAAAAFjI/5M9xsB7n9Zw/s1600-h/icecream%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="icecream" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="icecream" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OAhD7Mrnggw/UkXeiCA-BqI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/dVhyUDsoSHc/icecream_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="524"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-43qGLdIk2Ps/UkXejwhzDQI/AAAAAAAAFjY/iHK7AIF60t8/s1600-h/icecream_cu1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="icecream_cu1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="icecream_cu1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zP284U1jXv4/UkXelVkS9RI/AAAAAAAAFjg/n-eiEOgYWWQ/icecream_cu1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="398"></a></p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-21914359371553987132013-09-13T15:22:00.001-04:002013-09-13T15:22:16.620-04:00The Curtsey Boutique Design Team<p><i>Congrats to the new <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/09/curtsey-boutique-design-team-annoucement.html">The Curtsey Boutique Design Team!</a> This is a really fun team to be part of, and I’m thrilled to welcome these new ladies to the team.</i> <p><i><b>Design Team Leader</b></i> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tFhsLpiDSpeES2tNYuOcHraFEESY2y32ZZaRr6nrN_HNa8W7b5wACZlV4XHoG_7Bq35b0OxUSJv2Yh7XV1tG3YtgwQ3_kIXWSTBtf_hcN15Lyt-dPw_vKGCjVwC5KOSljQXI5oBYFUQn/s320/alyssa+mcgrew+in+frame+copy.jpg"> <p><a href="http://alyssasscraps.blogspot.com/">Alyssa Scraps</a> <p><b><i>Returning Designer</i></b> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3iF02FwXQkNRoYY1_xs4h7Lwe1TZ4qlONshlcCkVOKmvq-lRm1J5QH5rwqgXk8N8PxaA6RUsHHBNAmsG5kvWIuboIW3s_t2WhJZvLF8cLPX5e0wZPnUUpvvTg2ytGCCcLZlNuuQWb-Ms/s1600/andrea+amu+in+frame.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3iF02FwXQkNRoYY1_xs4h7Lwe1TZ4qlONshlcCkVOKmvq-lRm1J5QH5rwqgXk8N8PxaA6RUsHHBNAmsG5kvWIuboIW3s_t2WhJZvLF8cLPX5e0wZPnUUpvvTg2ytGCCcLZlNuuQWb-Ms/s320/andrea+amu+in+frame.jpg" width="320" height="293"></a> <p><a href="http://imlivinonscraps.blogspot.com/">I'm Living on Scraps</a> <p><b><i><br></i></b><b><i><br></i></b> <p><b><i>Returning Designer</i></b> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcbEHBFB3WTxrwpgFSZRkDbIl0F3R_3azbDEw-rf8hZfIyq8SOtPJgllUItyaXhH36-Ab8XwGqUYHql7_DZkc5F9-ICNFnHY8wc-gSIR9n_69PZGVgqQ6CGoKm2rIN_U4BG3ZQ9Irxh2n/s320/jennifer+cowles+in+frame.jpg"> <p><a href="http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/">Scrapbooking-N-More</a> <p><b><i>New Designer</i></b> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYOc2HCDcLIgz6V2znUOWq1RuygLtszBREcQ7DvTWt2yEkBKVGEop_kSlGl76XKDEYxykpkuBmyEYmkFq9hlwNxbpB2rS9qt-YrGyRNxkgc-NnFCly6e__7A_S0lO3HafUbD0D0nyNn9Q/s1600/connie+mercer+in+frame.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYOc2HCDcLIgz6V2znUOWq1RuygLtszBREcQ7DvTWt2yEkBKVGEop_kSlGl76XKDEYxykpkuBmyEYmkFq9hlwNxbpB2rS9qt-YrGyRNxkgc-NnFCly6e__7A_S0lO3HafUbD0D0nyNn9Q/s320/connie+mercer+in+frame.jpg" width="320" height="320"></a> <p><a href="http://www.craftygoodies.com/">Crafty Goodies</a> <p><b><i>New Designer</i></b> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBkI7Jvz38dZwqrE4yXDMeWMXEhHIAV2W5lrg2I_YaGf44HILgVhsjFHeazCUzlzPJa_O1PTaoFp1R4MRCMZv-sJqILkqO7ioqZO4_FcH7Bd_RHfIn7EyLj9VaHpfgIa4Kh3XmbX5CFCa/s1600/rebekah+faries+in+frame.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBkI7Jvz38dZwqrE4yXDMeWMXEhHIAV2W5lrg2I_YaGf44HILgVhsjFHeazCUzlzPJa_O1PTaoFp1R4MRCMZv-sJqILkqO7ioqZO4_FcH7Bd_RHfIn7EyLj9VaHpfgIa4Kh3XmbX5CFCa/s320/rebekah+faries+in+frame.jpg" width="320" height="320"></a> <p><a href="http://midnitelullabies.blogspot.com/">Midnite Lullabies</a><br><b><i>New Designer</i></b> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawdGgur8kZ0-KM-NPumsDMjslj5vVDeFjeN5ungBVQ2qT-3V9lMDKPbW_bwL7pMXlTWVGsBnu7YDzMcjotFWR3gMr-8Qge5UcmEuO9y1Cm8CF5cLafja7s9czIXbUB2mB9Lva51U_mTGn/s1600/lisa+spiegel+in+frame.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawdGgur8kZ0-KM-NPumsDMjslj5vVDeFjeN5ungBVQ2qT-3V9lMDKPbW_bwL7pMXlTWVGsBnu7YDzMcjotFWR3gMr-8Qge5UcmEuO9y1Cm8CF5cLafja7s9czIXbUB2mB9Lva51U_mTGn/s320/lisa+spiegel+in+frame.jpg" width="320" height="320"></a> <p><a href="http://www.lisaspiegel.typepad.com/">Just a Slice Please</a><br><b><i><br></i></b><b><i><br></i></b><b><i>New Designer</i></b> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyilcYUDCPQlY3b9NhHNSGVLTQnVKMnuamfZM-jFkYieuLlwhgVJ0q0NY88TzK7dyMGWCHW6lxdthO2N_m1RqFV0Kp_oz-V36MMV0A7W4nc2ah90MlQLkG1eB1CIFjy08aGH4_lHYzImI/s1600/kim+stewart+in+frame.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyilcYUDCPQlY3b9NhHNSGVLTQnVKMnuamfZM-jFkYieuLlwhgVJ0q0NY88TzK7dyMGWCHW6lxdthO2N_m1RqFV0Kp_oz-V36MMV0A7W4nc2ah90MlQLkG1eB1CIFjy08aGH4_lHYzImI/s320/kim+stewart+in+frame.jpg" width="320" height="320"></a> <p><a href="http://happylikeyellow.typepad.com/"><br></a> <p><a href="http://happylikeyellow.typepad.com/">Happy Like Yellow</a> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-88108180323268182422013-09-02T03:48:00.000-04:002013-09-02T03:48:00.734-04:00Love These Two<p>Finally, a layout created in my new city! It’s been a long time coming. :) I’m still trying to regain my equilibrium and creativity here… moving killed my mojo and living on a new continent is reshaping my style. This layout feels a little like me, and a little not. Anyone else ever been there? LOL!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kuR-yls0_lw/UiD4BT_NRUI/AAAAAAAAFg4/gNKB4YT8yPA/s1600-h/dad%252520and%252520mom%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="dad and mom" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="dad and mom" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-12OMPdGGTFA/UiD4CElypMI/AAAAAAAAFhA/X67re8OeZQM/dad%252520and%252520mom_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="548" height="555"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FvHEExcrqXQ/UiD4CjUgJjI/AAAAAAAAFhI/31bIPBpVCjU/s1600-h/dadandmomcu2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="dadandmomcu2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="dadandmomcu2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g3diaZQWDhc/UiD4DAsinYI/AAAAAAAAFhQ/LS75uSkTvs8/dadandmomcu2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="427"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w81uRCany10/UiD4D4N5FcI/AAAAAAAAFhY/BrfLfOzvOO4/s1600-h/dadandmomcu%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="dadandmomcu" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="dadandmomcu" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qbfd7GjOlxI/UiD4EpKwAbI/AAAAAAAAFhg/NgVgZCgmFHs/dadandmomcu_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="545" height="430"></a></p> <p>More to come soon… hopefully I’ll be getting my new rhythm soon. Thanks for taking a peek.</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-15881876376377327482013-08-30T15:46:00.001-04:002013-08-30T15:46:40.952-04:00Me and My Guy<p>I have this layout up at <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/08/stamped-kraft-masking-tape-with-alyssa.html">the Curtsey Boutique</a> today! Please go check it out. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l1opSTXMCmE/UiD2ldRstTI/AAAAAAAAFgk/BV6zUrUdpMM/s1600-h/meandmyguy_cu1_alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="meandmyguy_cu1_alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="meandmyguy_cu1_alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KJkzlyzJ4xM/UiD2nhmoqBI/AAAAAAAAFgs/1Rhu-WYf4pY/meandmyguy_cu1_alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="409"></a></p> <p>This is such a rare thing, a photo of my and my husband… I don’t love the photo, but I do love that we took one. I also love The Curtsey Boutique products I used on this layout, as well as the outcome of stamping on Kraft Masking Tape. You can read more about <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/08/stamped-kraft-masking-tape-with-alyssa.html">that HERE.</a></p> <p>Thanks for coming by!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-19651042170643521342013-08-22T15:42:00.001-04:002013-08-22T15:42:30.525-04:00A DT Call!<p>This is great team to be a part of! I recommend applying. :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlBQLPDDPnRXZUXJWyxWlH4yM_DquzIIoTkoNJyQTyEgq_02K2VhkO2nkoodc4WljNK6_EmA0OZPOGzujJZ1GlUNykETNjJ4FEtzyhP1E3QoPpQG_MGk-P9TpVbcMhpBwo8QCntIjzIq3/s1600/2013+curtsey+boutique+designer+badge.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlBQLPDDPnRXZUXJWyxWlH4yM_DquzIIoTkoNJyQTyEgq_02K2VhkO2nkoodc4WljNK6_EmA0OZPOGzujJZ1GlUNykETNjJ4FEtzyhP1E3QoPpQG_MGk-P9TpVbcMhpBwo8QCntIjzIq3/s400/2013+curtsey+boutique+designer+badge.jpg" width="400" height="400"></a> <p>We had our 1000th sale on Etsy over the weekend and thought we would celebrate by announcing our <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">2nd Design Team Call.</a> <p>WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR <p>Party and Event Planners<br>Scrapbookers<br>Card Makers<br>Home Decor Lovers<br>Project Lifers<br>Packaging Addicts<br>Accessory Makers<br>Anyone who loves the packaging, baskets, accessories, flowers, doilies, paper bows and other goodies we sell in the shop! <p>REQUIREMENTS <p>6 Month DT Term (October - March)<br>Create 2 projects a month<br>Create 1 separate tutorial a month (photo or video) <p>Be able to take clear, well staged photos of projects.<br>Be willing to allow project photos with proper credit to be used in shop listings even after your design term expires.<br>Must have an active blog, updated at least twice a week.<br>Must be able to create a Curtsey Boutique pinterest board to share projects and product updates.<br>All projects will be posted on your personal blog and the Curtsey Boutique Blog <br>Post our DT badge on your blog sidebar.<br>Be an easy to work with, happy personality that meets deadlines and offers insight and inspiration when it strikes you! <p>COMPENSATION <p>Generous box of <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">Curtsey Boutique</a> product at the beginning of your term <u>that you get to help select!</u><br>Additional product boxes throughout your term with shop updates and resupply items.<br>Discount on all shop purchases and free shipping if the purchase coincides with a DT package.<br>Link to your blog in all your project posts and on our DT members page.<br>Shop credit via product payment for publications when the shop is listed in the publication's supplies. <p>APPLYING <p>Provide your contact information:<br>Name<br>Blog Address<br>Email Address<br>Mailing Address<br>Links to Social Media (facebook, pinterest, online galleries)<br>Images of 3 of the projects (layout, home decor, packaging, card, mini album, Project Life, etc) that best reflect your current style. They don't need to be new or contain <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">Curtsey Boutique</a> product (though its nice if they do!)<br>Provide a list of your experience (either in resume format or less formally) including current and past design team commitments<br>A brief introduction of yourself and why you would like to work on our DT.<br>Email all this to: curtseyboutique@gmail.com with DT Call Submission in the subject line <p>DEADLINE <p>September 1, 2013 <p>Winning Designers will be contacted personally by 5 September 2013.</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-55227237561334884872013-08-12T14:26:00.001-04:002013-08-12T14:26:51.743-04:00My 2 Loves<p>I’m back to scrapping, this time from Sofia. :) Here’s a layout to get the blog back up and rolling. It’s from a few months ago, but I never got it posted before we moved. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UCnlErBUNJY/Ugko3QDcfVI/AAAAAAAAFdc/nMe_iQAr-24/s1600-h/my2loves%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="my2loves" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="my2loves" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ty33U6AggCQ/Ugko5KJoxjI/AAAAAAAAFdg/MHPsLohZqt0/my2loves_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="584"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U0J7Sn0nKII/Ugko53C5fEI/AAAAAAAAFds/8sfZwSa18cw/s1600-h/my2lovescu%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="my2lovescu" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="my2lovescu" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CT286eg75o0/Ugko6R-GZyI/AAAAAAAAFd0/B6GtUIQq1pY/my2lovescu_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="534" height="425"></a></p> <p>I used some Molding Paste and a template from the Crafter’s Workshop for the background. Love!</p> <p>Thanks for hanging out here!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-16877922617383049002013-07-30T10:10:00.001-04:002013-07-30T10:10:10.982-04:00MIA<p>Sorry about being MIA for so long. Our family recently completed an international move, and I’m finally getting set up in my new space. I’ll have projects to share and a few older ones to catch up soon. :)</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-57673493574901751452013-06-16T22:50:00.001-04:002013-06-16T22:50:07.204-04:00Colorful PL Fun<p>On this PL spread, I used a bunch of cute items from <a href="http://theserendipitousscrapper.blogspot.com/">the Curtsey Boutique,</a> and LOTS of color!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pljITzEBsic/Ub55T2OfZ0I/AAAAAAAAFCk/15G9O298B24/s1600-h/Gametime_PLside_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gametime_PLside_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Gametime_PLside_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AhhJRxto6XQ/Ub55Uf_T_xI/AAAAAAAAFCs/0rVujKel7To/Gametime_PLside_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="442"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hfQ4L5JH0aA/Ub55U3fakDI/AAAAAAAAFC0/tYS4ZnfvXZQ/s1600-h/Gametime_PL_2_Alyssa%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gametime_PL_2_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Gametime_PL_2_Alyssa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9Te_m0WBiDE/Ub55VAHJZnI/AAAAAAAAFC8/pasiPmKW6ls/Gametime_PL_2_Alyssa_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="453"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kafL9WxlWWM/Ub55Vb1CmII/AAAAAAAAFDE/wPapFQKPCpU/s1600-h/Gametime_PLwholepage_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Gametime_PLwholepage_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Gametime_PLwholepage_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6lomNoykYnw/Ub55VzQlBEI/AAAAAAAAFDI/czYSmgKDi2k/Gametime_PLwholepage_Alyssa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="291"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ybhZF4uI9LE/Ub55WDEOT7I/AAAAAAAAFDQ/r9cl8t5UOIg/s1600-h/gametimePL_cu3_Alyssa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="gametimePL_cu3_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="gametimePL_cu3_Alyssa" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H_MZ271u5dM/Ub55WrrQO2I/AAAAAAAAFDc/-ahkYgUCq_Y/gametimePL_cu3_Alyssa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="436"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yw-QR-alekc/Ub55XC0-tXI/AAAAAAAAFDk/j0C0Y49iACo/s1600-h/gametimePL_cu4_Alyssa%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="gametimePL_cu4_Alyssa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="gametimePL_cu4_Alyssa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NW_R_MEQtL0/Ub55Xki2wcI/AAAAAAAAFDo/bnbpgEt1vl4/gametimePL_cu4_Alyssa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" height="446"></a></p> <p>You can see more from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/curtseyboutique?ref=si_shop">the Curtsey Boutique HERE. :)</a></p> <p>TFL!</p> <p>~Alyssa~ </p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441600829226454250.post-85171234115354073342013-05-23T19:22:00.001-04:002013-05-23T19:22:27.257-04:00A New Library!<p>We love the library! It’s one of the things we will miss the most when we move overseas. We recently moved to a new, short term rental for our last 3 months in the USA. It’s in a new town, thus a new library to explore! I took these photos on our first visit there.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EF88RUkfNKg/UZ6kp1lI_gI/AAAAAAAAFBI/8sm3I_bsNxQ/s1600-h/Library%252520Layout%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Library Layout" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Library Layout" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wV0NmbnOrFw/UZ6kqWiobpI/AAAAAAAAFBQ/EzOJlShnFqc/Library%252520Layout_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="565"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lTuP-k3j9V0/UZ6kqzMVw9I/AAAAAAAAFBY/Tt7aT4XBzhA/s1600-h/Library%252520cu3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Library cu3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Library cu3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5vQTpYHdiZM/UZ6krpwI4XI/AAAAAAAAFBg/oMcSq9Ymv1I/Library%252520cu3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="547" height="423"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZDgXlgMSTgw/UZ6ksHUNLEI/AAAAAAAAFBo/0-FKUQ3wJ58/s1600-h/Library%252520cu2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Library cu2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Library cu2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Bspkh0h4--o/UZ6ksjdZAOI/AAAAAAAAFBw/Y2fUxacBMu8/Library%252520cu2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="425"></a></p> <p>Fitting for a library page, this layout features a mix of old and new product, mostly from Cosmo Cricket. Social Club really is a versatile collection with amazing colors. Love it!</p> <p>Thanks for taking a peek!</p> <p>~Alyssa~</p> Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579287362043576919noreply@blogger.com0