Clique Kits Blog Hop - July 2015

Blog? What blog? Yes, it's been like 3 years since I've logged into you.... I was so excited to share the latest kit from Clique Kits that I just had to dust off my blog to share!

My hubby and I recently had the pleasure of taking a quick trip in to Maui - 3 days quick. It was a whirlwind - spontaneous trip and a long way to go for only 3 days.... but 3 days in Maui is better than 0 days in Maui, right?

For my 1st layout using the Carpe Diem kit was from a yummy little trip to Ululani's Shave Ice in Maui. This ain't your ordinary snow cone. It's was fluffy and wet and juicy and flavorful. I could go for another on the mainland. Mmmm.
Based off the sketch challenge on the Clique Kits Blog

For my 2nd layout, I chose to Go Topless. When in Maui, it's a necessity! I just love the flair in this kit.

Finally, I made a card for my husband's birthday which is 7/22. I'm not really the biggest card maker, but considering very simple cards are $4.99, I figure why not?

So, you should be at the last stop on the blog hop, but just in case you missed any delicious posts along the way. Here's a recap of the blogs -

JULY 2015 Line-Up
Clique Kits https://cliquekits.wordpress.com/
Annelie http://www.swewi.wordpress.com/
Hannah Lemieux www.scrapbookpagesandcupcakes.wordpress.com
Sarah* http://sarahmoore4.blogspot.com/
Sandy G.*  http://www.thepinkcamera.com/
Mariah* www.mariahhechlerphotography.blogspot.com
Donna* http://scrappydonna.blogspot.com/
Megan Blethen http://www.craftymeggy.com/
Kim Allen http://kimsscrappyblog.blogspot.com/
Marcia http://www.onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/
Kat* http://kraftykat9.blogspot.com/
Charity http://www.scrapfaire.blogspot.com/
Taina Cortes http://lifewithevi.blogspot.com/
Tyra http://justtyra.com/
Karrie http://cookedupbykarrie.blogspot.com

Be sure you check out next month's kit, Ambrosia. Oh my gosh - get ready for Maui scrapbooking overload. It's filled with juicy details and tons of pineapple. Did I mention, I had the best EVER pineapple while in Maui? Nothing back home compares. **drool

Thanks for stopping by.

Bon Appetit, Karrie

High Times

Turkey Day has come and gone, wish always puts me in the family mood. (And I'm trying to avoid all the crazy hub-bub around the shopping centers!) Here are my in-laws when they came to visit a few summers ago. We headed to the top of the Sears Tower, erh Willis Tower.

Design based on Sketch #234 from Creative Scrappers.

And here's what I came up with... (I used a bunch of goodies from a My Scraps and More kit swap www.myscrapsandmore.com )

Thanks for looking, have a great weekend!
Bon Appetit, Karrie

Holy Scrap - Snap!

I know what my next scrappin' purchase is going to be - the entire collection of Snap! products from Simple Stories.

As life gets more chaotic, I'm finding it necessary to find ways to scrapbook, but still be creative yet quick. Snap is the perfect combination of creativity, funky & quick!

Love, love, love! Click on this link & you'll see what I'm talking about!

Simple Stories - Snap



Bon Appetit, Karrie

Lookin' Forward to this Picnic!

Bon Appetit, Karrie

So, as you can see I'm really active on here, but that needs to change

This layout is based on a sketch from My Creative Sketches and also a stamping challenge from The Scrap- Room, my latest addiction!

I'm a city-slicker, but I do have a guilty pleasure of loving the Demolition derby, not sure why. I guess it's the smashed up cars, the loud music and engines and perhaps the mud flying around through the stands. And of course, it's just fun hangin out with my hubby outside during the summertime!

http://www.scrap-room.com/

Vintage Fashion Plates

Here are a couple more cards I made from my "Grungey Valentine" kit for Counterfeit Challenge. I'm quickly depleting my supplies (this is a good thing - but admittedly sometimes bittersweet! :) )

As a tribute to my Grandma & Grandpa A - who will be celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary tomorrow 2/14- a layout about "Numbers". I painted the background pp with white paint, then "took off some paint" with bubble wrap. I did a variation on the glass bauble tutorial from Counterfeit challeng w/ the Tim Holtz fragments (from stash). Everything from my Grungey valentine kit.

Thanks for looking - enjoy the day!

Bon Appetit, Karrie

Kyle - will you be my valentine?

Kyle, you've been gone just over 6 months and I miss you all the time. I hope you've finally found the peace you couldn't find here on this Earth. xoxo little brother.

I just love this awful ruffled shirt you found at the Goodwill, and much to Mom's dismay wore to your high school graduation!! LOL

Layout inspired by one I saw in the Two Peas gallery.

Bon Appetit, Karrie