Scrapbook Process: Bluebonnets and Simplicity

It's time for another summer "Chickadee DT" challenge over at The Memory Nest today!  This is the simplistic layout I created using the sketch and color palette that Leslie chose:

For this layout, I wanted the majority of the attention to go right to the photos, so I chose a light, solid color cardstock for the base, then used two different papers from Pink Paisley "Vintage Vogue" collection (Taffeta and Dress Shop) to bring in the pops of color. (By the way, these papers are on sale now at The Memory Nest store!!) 

These are two of my favorite photos, and actually, it isn't the first time that I have scrapped them.  This was one of the best years for bluebonnets that I can remember since moving to Texas.  My boys were 8 and 2-1/2 and we did an day trip to Johnson City, TX to the Johnson Ranch to get some great photos that spring.

What is a favorite annual event that you love to take photos of every year?

Pin-Made Creations: Card Share!

Pinterest is great, but if you are just "pinning" crafts and not "doing" them, you are really missing out!  This weekend I completed four cards where the inspiration came from pins.  Below are photos of my cards, with links to the pins.  Please check out the original cards too!  Their work is awesome (which, of course, is why I pinned it!)

Card #1:

Pin:  http://pinterest.com/pin/37576978113373326/ from
www.stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com

This card has lots of purple, but the white embossed background on the original card just didn't look quite right on my card, so I went with this one, with a lighter bow.  The Bluebonnet stamp is from Texana Designs.

Card #2:

Pin:  http://pinterest.com/pin/37576978113446835/  from
www.workinprogress-am.blogspot.com

So simple and classic -- and I needed a baby card for next week!

Card #3:

Pin:  http://pinterest.com/pin/37576978113446990/ 

from www.splitcoaststampers.com

The original card had a lovely blue with the yellow, and this is the only paper I could find to simulate it.

Not sure if I like it or not.  Please look at the original and let me know what you think I should change!

Card #4:

Pin:  http://pinterest.com/pin/37576978112081023/

from www.pinkbuckaroodesigns.blogspot.com

This is probably my favorite of the four; loved how it turned out,
and the original was so darn cute, I had to give this one a try.  

Have you remade a card from Pinterest yet?  If so, link up in the comments below so we can see!