Monday, August 29, 2011

Something Sweet by SugarBeans Designs


Kit: Something Sweet by SugarBeans Designs
Layout: my loves

I love the sweet pastels of this kit. Yet another girly kit I really wanted to use, despite having only boys! Le Sigh. But I just love the soft colors. Total sucker for them. Check out the alpha. Being a total font lover, I love the alpha and word art in this kit.

A rare moment where both boys actual are interested in loving each other at the same time. Most of the time just one is interested and the other just doesn't want to have any part of it. Kodak moment!!



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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Stinkin' Cute by Creations by Tinamarie


Kit: Stinkin' Cute by Creations by Tinamarie

Layout: eatin yogurt

I decided to try a different style kit from what I normally use. I was definitely out of my comfort zone because I restarted it twice. I loved the colors of this kit, but I am not used to using doodles, even though they are totally adorable.

We decided to let Quinn eat yogurt all on his own... and well... you get the picture.


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Monday, August 22, 2011

Peccadillloes by Creations by Tinamarie

Kit: Peccadilloes by Creations by Tinamarie
Layout: mouse head

So what is a Peccadilloes? I had no idea until this kit... A peccadillo is a very minor or slight offense. It is a faux pax; a slip; an indiscretion. In any case, Peccadilloes is a beautiful kit, with beautiful fresh colors.

All 3 of my boys have this mouse. So it is really sentimental. I love that Seth & Quinn both love it, so they share something in common with our angel Sayre.

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

A Freedie!

If you dont already "like" ZZS on facebook, do! Lots of freebies to be had

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Azul by Studio 68

Kit: Azul by Studio 68
Layout: Hey Good Lookin

So both of my CT's have Studio 68 in their stores. I had seen a few layout done with the kit and just had to play with it as well. The layouts were stunning. I just love the color palette for this kit. Simple but stunning.

These photos of Seth are my fave taken all year so far. He was just being so charming for them all. He doesn't let me "spike" his hair very often, so that adds to the photo for me as well.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Artist at Work & Outside the Lines by Kaye Winiecki


Kit & Alpha: Artist at Work & Outside the Lines by Kaye Winiecki
Layout: Clay fun

I adore Kaye's kits. The felt is just too charming. The elements are always so fun and creative. I also happen to love art kits, so this is a win/win kit! I love the masks because you can use them for color or for a photo. So handy.

Seth & Elle are playing at the Children's Museum here. The clay was really hard to work with, a little too hard for their young hands. I think play-doh would have been more their speed.


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Monday, August 15, 2011

love blooms here collab - Kaye Winiecki & Studio Flergs


Kit: love blooms here collab - Kaye Winiecki & Studio Flergs
Layout: growing

Two awesome designs collide!! eeep!! So fun. So beautiful. So bright & cheery. How can this not be an awesome kit with these two designers collaborating?! I just love the brightness to it and the elements are adorable. Everything is so useable.

Seth's plant has grown and bloomed! We actually planted 3 different seeds and all three grew, but the orange one is the one that really took off. He was so proud!


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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

Masquerade no.1 & Resolutions by Pink Reptile Designs




Mask: Masquerade no.1 by Pink Reptile Designs
Kit: Resolutions by Pink Reptile Designs
Layout: cheeky

I really love to play with masks. I dont do it often enough, but I do love them. The masks are great. I especially love the post card one. Can't wait to use it!
The kit is super sweet. I love the soft colors and the wee birds. Adorable.

Ahh Quinn. Such a cute little face... chubby little kissable smoochable cheeks. Love them.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

On The Go by Designs by Sarah Bennett



Kit: On The Go by Designs by Sarah Bennett
Layout: a day

Ok seriously? how cute is this kit?! Such a great boy kit. The colors are great and the general style is great. I love the checked pattern the most. So fun.

We spent the morning at a small amusement park on toddler day. It was a lot of fun and perfect for the cousins to run around and have a blast! Quinn was too small too go on anything... just a ride in the stroller!


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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Be a Boy kit by Camomile Designs


Kit: Be a Boy kit by Camomile Designs
Layout: brothers

This is such a fun kit. I love the colors. The elements remind me of Dr Suess. Like there should be word art saying "oh the places we'll go" or "go dog go!"

I love the infant stage with Seth. He would want to hold his brother, but only for about 15 seconds and then his quota for the hour would be up.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Smile and Jump! by Dream's Place Atelier



Kit: Smile and Jump! by Dream's Place Atelier
Layout: just smile

How cute and cheery is this kit?! And the word art is really great. It was the inspiration for the photos I chose.

Seth has been really into giving cheesy grins. I do love them because they are part of his personality but I also just adore when he gives me a sweet smile. Best yet is when I get one of each during a photo op. Such a cheeseball, such a sweetie.


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Monday, August 8, 2011

Going Coastal Dig-Ette-al Kit by The Ettes


Kit: Going Coastal Dig-Ette-al Kit by The Ettes

Layout: Jellies

I am a huge Ettes fan. So I always love love love Dig-Ette-al kits! The fish are adorable, but I couldn't resist that Jelly! It reminded me of that scene from Finding Nemo were they swim through the jellies, so I had to recreate it!

Every term they graduate from water babies they get their pictures underwater... and it is so much fun to see how the pictures turn out.


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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Doctor, Doctor by Pink Reptile Designs and Jenn Barrette



Kit: Doctor, Doctor by Pink Reptile Designs and Jenn Barrette
Layout: Ouch


I think being a nurse makes me love medical kits. This one is super cute. The band aids are adorable. One of the papers in the kit is a rhythm strip- so cute and of course I would love it being in Cardiology!

Quinn's thumb vs. a kitchen drawer. And you can see who won. He was actually a trooper and let me bandage it up. He didn't mess with the dressings like I thought he would. It healed up quickly :)


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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Celebration of Life- Deigns by Laura Burger



Kit: Celebration of Life- Deigns by Laura Burger

Layout: Pey

I love super girly kits... but they are hard to work with when you have sons... so I was able to steal my niece for this one. I absolutely love the peach colors in this kit. The clock is fun and timeless (no pun intended!) and greenery is always a weakness of mine. Such a beautiful kit.

This is from my niece's 4th birthday party. It was hard to get her to stand still for a moment so that I could snap a picture- but who could blame her? It is her birthday and there are tons of people bringing you presents. I wouldn't be able to sit still either!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Great Outdoors - A PBP Collaboration




Kit: The Great Outdoors - A PBP Collaboration

Layout: attempt

Check out this kit!! It is stuffed full of fun outdoors stuff, so perfect for camping season! Pickleberrypop is an Australian website, so the kit even includes a kangaroo!

Last year we went on our annual camping trip and Tanner really wanted to try out wake boarding. Well... you can see how it went. We are about to go camping again this coming week and I should ask if he plans to attempt it again!

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