Very exciting news!!

If you've wondered we're I've been the past couple of months you gotta check this out! We've been working REALLY hard over at Scrappy Boutique and we're finally ready to let you in on it! :oP So stop by www.shopscrappyb.com and take a peek at our brand new online store.. And if you're yet not a fan of us on Facebook, look us up! We got some good things coming your way...


And how could I forget?! We also have a brand new gallery.. and although I haven't been busy posting, I have been really busy creating samples for the store. You can check all of them out here alongside tons of other beautiful designs from the girls at ScrappyB.

Stay sweet,
Mari

Very exciting news!!

My Lil Grad

Pink Paislee's Old School I also loved.. as soon as we got it in the store {the one and only ScrappyB} my wheels starting turning hoping I could find a picture I could use for a layout, and then I remembered how much I loved this shot of Blue when he graduated from his puppy class and I'm so glad I did.. :) sometimes it just works out. Love it when that happens.

Stay sweet,
Mari

My Lil Grad

Nutella Day :-O

Nutella Day was Sat. February 5th and to celebrate we made Nutella Crepes with strawberries and whipped cream (and I might have added a little ice cream too) If you know us, you know we're addicted and have Nutella with a loooong list of things. I should totally have a Nutella series.. Or maybe its best I didn't. hmmm

Just wanted to share.. :oP

Stay sweet,
Mari

Nutella Day :-O

Didn't quite make it to the garden...

Ok.. just one more project with this line :-X I just can't help it..
I got this little tin pot from IKEA for less than a buck. I've been wanting to plant some herbs so I've been keeping my eye out for little pots that I liked. I loved this one and it was super cheap! Only one little tiny detail.. it didn't quite make it to the garden. And I am absolutely positively ok with that :oP

Stay sweet,
Mari

Didn't quite make it to the garden...

Love 'em

More sweetness? Yes, please!!! I love, love, love this line! Just can't get enough of it... Made this and the previous layout {actually probably 90% of what you see here} for my beloved ScrappyB :o)

Stay sweet,
Mari

Love 'em

*be you*

I made this little something for Sophie {Stacey's sweet sweet daughter} for no special reason or occasion, it just totally reminded me of her. She completely embraces her uniqueness so she has this concept down {which I love about her and admire} I just thought something as simple yet so important like quick daily reminder of being yourself goes a long way. :)

p.s - I hear she was totally in love with it and gave me a big hug the next time I saw her to prove it :oP Love her.

Stay sweet,
Mari

*be you*

Happy Valentines Day!

Hope you're having a wonderful day with your loved ones!!! thought this was an appropriate post for the day :) Come by and check it out at ScrappyB with some other beautiful work all with this line (Making Memories - Je T' Adore)

Stay sweet,
Mari

Happy Valentines Day!

Pink Paislee Sweetnes...

The name of this line totally describes it... It is pure sweetness!

Stay sweet,
Mari

Pink Paislee Sweetnes...

hello.

I'm still here.. just finished unpacking yesterday! Have tons of things to post but for now I wanted to share this cute pic of Blue! He's wearing Dean's "I must break you" t-shirt and I think it suits him well :) Love him.

Stay sweet,
Mari

hello.

Now we return to regular programming...

Stacey, Julie and I landed back home yesterday around 5pm. Talk about a long traveling day!!! we left LA art 9am and didn't get to Orlando till 5pm. I hate it when time differences don't work in your favor :oP I can't wait to show you pics of our adventure but for now I wanted to share my top picks of this winter release. SO MUCH GOOD STUFF. That's all I can say.

I am so thankful I was able to attend and share such a wonderful experience with these two amazing women. If you want to check out all the yumminess that Scrappy Boutique is bringing you, click here. :)

In no particular order...

Teresa Collins - Notations Kit


this kit contains all these goodies and a super nice black and craft 3-ring binder. You won't believe the price tag!!! Can't wait to play with this...
Ornate Frames from Kaiser Craft
I have big plans for this frame.. no, really, I do!!! and it's gonna be good :P

Pink Paislee: Daily Junque, and Butterfly Garden

I would really love your thoughts on these.. I LOOOOOOOVE them. I think they did an awesome job from embellies to pattern. Very innovative and different... we need more things like this in the industry. :)
Crate Paper: Portrait
This line is so versatile.. I love everything about it.

Sassafras: Sweetly Smitten
**love**

Cosmo Cricket: Up-cycle
need I say more? love the colors, love the patterns, Cosmo Cricket rocked it!
EK's SMASH
I'm gonna keep this one a surprise.. this was brilliant and I can't wait to share!!
Basic Grey's Hello Luscious and Life of the Party:
well Basic Grey will always be in my heart... this release wasn't gonna change that. Love it all!

Maya Road

Zipper ribbon and so much more fun stuff.. including more trims, chipboard goodness and canvas!!!

and there's so much more!!!!!! how about you!? what's on your top - can't live without - please get to my local store (scrappyb) soon cuz I'm gonna pass out if I don't play with it now list? :oP

just my 2 cents..
stay sweet,
Mari

Now we return to regular programming...

Can barely stand it... {picture heavy}

Have you been keeping up with all the yumminess coming our way on Scrapbook Update? Well I have, and I can barely stand it. Please tell me I'm not the only one that gets butterflies as I check out all the pretties.. Please tell me I'm not a nut. Pretty please? :o)

Tomorrow morning (eeeeeeeeeeeek!!!!) Stacey, Joyce, Julie and I are leaving for CHA Winter 2011 and I'll be out of sight (hopefully not out of mind, babe!) for a while, but hold on to your seats cuz we're coming back with big news... and awesome stuff :o)

Here are some I'm really looking forward to.. Click on the image to check out the original post from the manufacturers:

i don't even know what to say about these... :-O

more blingage? yes, please!

loving that typeset!

so...? what lines are you excited about?!

Stay sweet,
Mari

Can barely stand it... {picture heavy}

Because...

...Because love is in the air and I'm so not ready to stop playing with this line yet.. :o)

Stay sweet,
Mari

Because...

Do...

So I haven't played with the actual one little word class materials or actual workshop instructions, I know I'm a rebel. But I just wanted to have something that reminded me everyday to just "do" I used Creative Imagination's B.E frame and some Prima goodies on it and I can tell you it has already served its purpose. Although my first thought was "why in the word would I want to stare at a picture of myself everyday?", Dean reassured me that he would be doing the staring - and a double purpose projects makes for a happy girl :o)







Amy and Julie joined me and now have a reminder of "change" and "time" that they will display throughout the year.. Check out Julie's here.

Stay sweet,
Mari

Do...

This darn check....

Has disappeared more times that I can count. Not.my.Fault. This darn thing just refuses to stay still , it wont rest until it's at the bank. Must take care of that soon.

By the way, it literally appeared on our shelf after *days* of looking. Dean claims to have nothing to do with it and I for sure know I didn't put it there.

Thankful the check is back and refusing to question it any longer,
Mari :oP

This darn check....

Lovey - Dovey

Got to play with Basic Grey's new line Hopscotch and I know I say this always but why do I ever doubt you dear BG? you rock my world.


Not the best lighting when I took these pics.. sowwy :(




This layout reminds me so much of what I was used to doing maybe a year or so go.. it might be the flowers, but I love it! and I do love that shot of us too :)



Stay sweet,
Mari

Lovey - Dovey