Guest Designer and Crafty Creations!

Happy Monday Ladies.  I am back from my 3 day scrap trip.  I was able to complete 
35 pages.  Woohoo.  So that is why I have been a little absent.  

On a sad note, while I was away this weekend, a little boy on my son's baseball team 
passed away.  Some of you may have seen the page about 7 year old Ben on Facebook  
He had a severe asthma  attack that put him in a coma.  Today my husband, one of the team 
assistant coaches, and I will be attending the wake.  It will probably be one of the hardest 
wakes I  have been to in my life.  I am so saddened for his family and siblings.  
Please keep Ben and his family in your prayers!

In the midst of all the excitement and sadness, I messed up on one of the post dates for  
another guest designer.  Jessica Barnes was invited to design with the Cut and Paste 
collection by My Mind's Eye.  She is getting a spotlight in this post for her lovely 
creations.  Thanks Jessica and sorry for the confusion. 

I love what Jessica did with these fun papers.  The pink colors are great for her to 
showcase these adorable pictures of her girls.   The paper and embellishments she 
used are from the Adorbs group of this collection.  I love how Jessica combines
the different patterned papers on her layouts.  The matching butterflies she created
are adorable.  Lovely layouts, Jessica.  Stop by Jessica's blog to say hi.  






The papers and embellishments from Cut and Paste are on sale through January.  
Stop by and check out amazing deals on this collection filled with endless possibilities. 


It is also time to share your crafty creations.  Please link up your paper crafts for all 
to see.  Inspire and Be Inspired!!  Thanks to all who linked up a couple of weeks ago.  



Happy Monday,


Comments

  1. I am so sorry to hear about your sons team mate. How sad. As a mother of a severe asthmatic that hits home very hard for me. Prayers to the family. On a happier note....those layouts are GORGEOUS!!!!! :)

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  2. So sorry to hear about Ben.
    On a lighter note, I adore Cut and Paste and these a great LOs :)

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  3. Wow, 35 pages? That is amazing. Lovely pages by Jessica as well. That is a horrible tragedy to hear about. So much sadder that it was a little boy. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

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    1. Thanks for praying for his family. It is just awful!!! Yes so happy that I did 35 layouts - now I need to share! :)

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  4. So sorry to hear about that sweet little boy. Prayers coming your way. So hard to understand. Good for you, 35 pages! Wow! What awesome layouts these are created by Jessica! Love them.

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    1. Thanks Debbie.. It is so hard to understand!! Looking forward to sharing my layouts with all.

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  5. OH Leslie - those parents are just heartbroken -how very sad - I am so sorry to read this about Ben - Even though there will be comfort from many people - I just cannot image losing my own son named Ben and my Ben is 35 years old. May God bring them the strength and comfort during this sad journey in life. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I know Gail. I am with you. No mother (or parent) wants to lose a child. Thanks for all your kind words.

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  6. Such a sad, sad story. :( My heart goes out to the family. You were so productive. 35 layouts? Wow! Can't wait to see them!

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    1. Yes, very sad Lisa. So hard to comprehend. And yes I was very productive!!!

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  7. Such happy and sad news in one post... will def. keep the family in my prayers, I can not even begin to imagine nor do I want to. As for 35 layouts?! You rock girl... can I come on your next scrappin retreat?! hehehehe! Fabulous layouts by your guest designer! Sending hugs!

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    1. I know Lisa, Mothers can't even begin to think about that. I would love to have you join me on my next retreat! Thanks for the hugs and your kind words. Jessica did do a great job.

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  8. Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of that precious child. I will pray for his family. :(

    I can't believe you accomplished so much on your trip! Good for you! XOXO

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    1. Yes Meredith - I was thrilled that I got so much accomplished. Thanks for praying for Ben's family. They have a difficult road ahead of them. So sad - I can't stop crying after attending the wake!

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  9. So saddened to hear about the little boy ... huge prayers for his friends and family! LOVING these lo's! They are just gorgeous! LOVING the colors!!!!!!

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    1. Thank you Julie. Jessica did a great job. And yes - so sad.... :(

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  10. Omg, that is so sad. Hope all the guardian angels will do their jobs <3

    But for better things, Leslie 35 layouts!!! Whaaat! How did you do it? You are so super active!
    Love those LO's, amazing job :)

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    1. Hi Terhi. Jessica did a great job with this collection. 35 layouts with a LOT of sketches and planning. I had so much fun at the weekend getaway. I believe he is a guardian angel to his family - that is so sad!!

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  11. Beautiful LOs! So sorry and sad to hear about Ben.

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  12. Sad news, Leslie... I will be praying for the boy and his family. And thank you for the inspirations from the link up this week.

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    1. Thanks Helen. Can't imagine what that mom is going through. Love to inspire you and always love to see what you share!

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  13. Leslie, that is heartbreaking.

    Lovely, colorful and fun examples! I love them! Love the link-up that you do, Leslie - thanks for that.

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    1. I know, Melissa, it is heartbreaking. Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoy the link up! I love seeing what you share!

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