Sneak Peek from Natalie's Place Designs

An exciting new kit coming soon...

Are You Ready to Rock?!

Hi there! I am SO excited to tell you about Natalie's latest kit, just released called Rock Star. This is a HUGE kit with 19 elements, 2 alphas, several overlays and a slew of elements.

 Now, between you and me, I have to say up front - grunge and hard rock are just not my "thing". I can honestly tell you that the more I worked with the kit, the more I could not stop playing with the myriad of combinations! Then I saw what Cynthia, Linda and Lisa came up with, I was blown away!! Here is my first layout.

My family and I just came back from Epcot-Pixar weekend and ran through Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion to get our sticker on our Cars2 booklet - Race Around the World. The Crown and Crest Shop had a lovely display of the Beatles memorabilia. Of course my girls just wanted to bang on the drum in the midst of a long line to see Tigger and Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh. They thought the "audience" just happened to be in the shop for their concert! And this is why I scrap. I did start out using a template from MouseScrappers own Lyn (tiggerenjen), who hosted template challenge #62, then modified it. I really love the guitar Natalie includes in the Rock Star kit. So, I decided to see what happens if I used an element like I would a template and voila.

I absolutely HAD to do something with the lightning bolt - it is TOO COOL! Linda did such a great Lightning McQueen layout I wanted to do something a little different. I told you this kit is versatile! Bolt is one of our family's favorite movies. We enjoyed visiting with Bolt, Mittens and Rhino (the Hamster) in Disney's Hollywood Studio about 2 year ago.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to stop by Cynthia, Linda, Lisa's blogs to check out their amazing layouts and more fantastic freebies. Also be sure to stop by Natalie's Place for the kit and another freebie that will put a little zoom zoom on your layouts.

Download HERE.

Give A Little Whistle

"Not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow! And if your whistle's a little weak, yell, Jiminy Cricket!". Inspired by Pinocchio's concience with a German influence, Natalie's Place Designs released "Give A Little Whistle" kit. Fourteen papers, a wishing well, a cuckoo clock, frames plus a slew of elements. I really love the attention to detail like the stitched circles and borders. This kit also includes two sparkle trails. LOVE that bling!

I bet you didn't know Sir Jiminy packs his shades when he is vacationing on the DCL!

While on our way to Norway's Princess Breakfast, I took this picture. I love how the sunlight streams and awakens upon Epcot's Germany pavillion. Later in the day we came back here to explore the quaint village setting. Leave it to my young daughter to discover a 4 inch, 10 oz Giant Gummy Bear! I believe this is the only place in the "World" where they can be purchased. I was thrilled when Natalie included a gummy bear scatter in the kit! Hence, in my daughter's eyes, gummy bears should floooow out of wishing wells. A giant gummy bear is now my daughter's must-have snack. As you can see from the freebie, here is mine. Prost!

Grab it HERE. Thank you for stopping by!!

How Cute! You NEEEEED this Participation Prize!!

Cynthia (CynthiaY2) is hosting the Weekly Challenge #84 over at MouseScrappers. In honor of Mother's Day she has whipped up a fun challenge - create a layout all about YOU! Look what a cute participation prize -

Hope to see you at Mousescrappers. The challenge ends May 10th.

Retro Diner by Natalie's Place Designs

Natalie whipped up a blue plate special just for you. Perfect for not only everyone's favorite 50's Prime Time Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios but also great for Beaches and Cream, Old Key West and, pretty much, any pastel layout.

There are 11 papers, 2 alphas and tons of elements including the surprise folder you can MYOS...Make Your Own Sundae!! How cool is that?! Here is the layout I made with this fabulous kit and MJ-AJ Design's (Linda) Freebie Template #13 - available on her blog:

I love the view finder! I had the pleasure of meeting both Cynthia and Natalie on two seperate trips to Disney World. This layout (above) was our dinner before heading over to Magic Kingdom to meet Natalie and Erin at a very special Dessert Party. What a treat! More to come on meeting Natalie. If you hop over to Cynthia's blog you will see a layout she did when we met at 50's Prime Time Cafe for dinner. She is such a doll! We had so much fun. I still don't know how she was able to get such hard to get reservations but she is a Disney Planning Pro! We both enjoyed our the sampler platters, simply a taste of the best dishes the restaurant offers. Be sure to pick up to adorable freebie she has. Speaking of freebies, I am made some things for my layout that I would like to share with you: a 50's Prime Time element and a Mickey Head sprinkles to top your favorite Disney sundae or milkshake, plus a few extra sprinkles. YUM! Stop by Cynthia, Linda, and Lisa's blogs for some ADORABLE freebies. Of course, go to Natalie's blog to pick up the kit and her SUPER CUTE freebie. HERE is mine:

Thank you for stopping by!

Sneak Peek from Natalie's Place Designs...

Get your forks ready for a fantastic 50's style meal. This kit has a surprise folder that will make you want to order dessert first. Here is a hint - MYOS...any guesses?

Pizza Planet

Denise, a Grieving Mommy, is hosting Scraplift Challenge #12 over at MouseScrappers.com. She has created a fantastic TRON inspired participation prize. You have until May 1st!

I haven't had a chance to see the movie yet - UGH! I know right! I hope to see it soon. I was inspired by the outer space glow, so this is the layout I submitted of WDW's Pizza Planet.

My girls FAVORITE restaurant in Disney's Hollywood Studios, and probably all of Walt Disney World. As you can see, not a lot of eating was going on because they just wanted to play video games. I used Natalie's Place Designs Infinity Mini Kit and YB Designs Template.

Here is the clipart I tweaked for my layout - HERE

Thank you for visiting!