A Walk in the Park

The beautiful August Kit from C'est Magnifique, A Walk in the Park, is being revealed today.  I love working with paper from Pion Design, and this line is no exception. 

Here's a layout that I created using the kit and the add-ons.  

When I saw the paper with the image of a little brunette on a swing, 

my first thought was my niece, Macy, who loves to swing (more than anything!).  

If you're interested in getting one of these kits, head over to 

the C'est Magnifique Store.  

There are still a few of them remaining. 

Hope your August gets off to a good start!

~~~Valerie

A Little Sweetness

Hi all.  I have a "sweet" layout that I'd like to share today.  This darling little guy is my adorable nephew, Keegan.  Oh my, isn't he just about the sweetest thing you've ever seen?  He's a big boy now (or at least he thinks so) at the young age of almost 2.  I love looking back at infant photos.  

I created this layout with the August kit from C'est Magnifique, along with items from the add-ons.  Here are a couple of close-ups. I seem to be addicted to Inka Gold right now and you will see that I've used it numerous ways on my layout.  It's not in the kit, but just something that I love to use to add to the look of embellishments.  Here I have used a little Old Silver colored Inka Gold on my flower.

 I also used some Inka Gold on this piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard after I inked it green ink.  

And here I've once again used it on the edges of the flowers.  

Do you have something special that you like to use on your layouts?

This kit from C'est Magnifique will be revealed on July 30th.

~~~Valerie

Wonderful and Amazing

I just realized today that I still have a layout using the July Kit from C'est Magnifique Kits that I haven't yet shown you.  This kit has been one of my favorites.  I think it's because there are 2 completely different lines of paper in the kit.  I loved them both by themselves and combined.  

I wanted to use this photo of my nephew, Trevor, since I thought it would work well with the UHK paper in the kit.  I love this photo and it's totally spontaneous (which makes for the best photos in my opinion).  Trevor is such a special guy and I'm so glad I get to be his aunt.  He is truly 'wonderful and amazing'.  

Today Ce'st Mangifique Kits posted a look at what's coming up in the August Kit on their blog.  I've been working with the kit and the colors are amazing.  Here's the paper that will be in the kit:

It's from Pion Design, a Swedish Manufacturer.   The colors are so soft and sweet.  You can see all the details HERE on the blog.

I hope your week is off to a good start.  As part of my 'downsizing' project, I spent a lot of time this weekend getting ready for an upcoming garage sale with some fellow scrappers.  I can't believe how much stuff I am able to part with!  It sure feels good. 

~~~Valerie

Happiness

Hi all.  I hope your weekend was a great one.  My husband and I enjoyed our 4-day weekend to both relax and catch up on a few things.  Plus, we made our first venture to Ikea, a 2 hour drive in torrential rain, only to find out they didn't have what we wanted in stock.  It was packed, too.  One of the sales associates told us that they had a record-setting weekend (holiday, everyone off work, and it has rained all weekend).  Now we'll have to wait about 5 weeks before we get back there, because our summer weekends are pretty much all filled.  Oh well, we will eventually get the bookcases we've been wanting to put in the office.

Today I wanted to share a layout that I created using several pieces of Blue Fern Studios Chipboard.  This is my niece, Makenzie, walking UP the sliding board instead of sliding down.  I remember as a child how much fun it was to go up.

 A few close-ups:

This layout was created using the July Sketch at Blue Fern Studios.  Head over to the blog to get all the details.  You have the entire month of July to enter.

Happy 4th of July and a Look Back

I remember referring to today as Independence Day, but it seems to be most commonly referred to as "the 4th of July" by everyone.  Where we live, the City puts on a huge fireworks display (Red, White and Boom) the night before the 4th.  It's attracts a big crowd, is typically really hot, and we choose to stay home.   But it's still a great day of celebration when we grill, have our first corn on the cob of the season, and eat some watermelon!

Our neighborhood had a little parade last weekend, and it reminded both my husband and I of when our granddaughter was much younger and we decorated her bicycle and American Girl doll so she could ride in the parade.  

Here's a look back 7 years ago to 4th of July, 2006.  If you've been scrapping for a long time, you might remember this line of paper and accessories from Elsie Flannigan.  I created this layout of Eryn and her bicycle, all decorated for the parade.  Although my style has changed a lot since then, I still love looking at old layouts and the memories they bring back.  Things sure have changed since then......she is driving a car now!  
 

"Got the Girl, Got the Bike, and There She Goes!" 

Circa 2006

 

Enjoy your holiday, everyone!  

I hope you have Friday off and can have a long weekend.  

~~~Valerie

Sketch Challenge!

Hi all.  C'est Magnifique Kits has posted their July Sketch Challenge.  You can find all the details on their blog.  Here is the sketch we're using this month:

And here's a layout I created using the sketch and July Kit from C'est Magnifique Kits.  The photo is my niece, Callie, and was taken last month at her second birthday party.  I'm not sure what she is doing here, but I think she was giving her mom a kiss!

I hope you'll stop by the C'est Magnifique Kits blog and enter our sketch challenge.  You have the entire month of July to create a layout and upload it to the blog!

Hope you have plans for a wonderful 4th of July Celebration!!

The C'est Magnifique July Kit

It's finally reveal day at C'est Magnifique Kits and I'm thrilled to be able to show you the July Kit I've been working with.  I love the combination of paper from UHK and Kaisercraft. Here's the full kit:

I recently got away for a few days by myself -- no husband, no dogs.  It was wonderful!  I slept in, read, and soaked in the hot tub.  I also took my July kit with me and created two layouts while I was there.  This is one of them.  Just looking at it reminds me of being there!  I used the beautiful black and cream paper from UHK for this one, along with a photo of my granddaughter, Eryn, and her boyfriend, Jake, before Homecoming last September.  The chipboard corners are from Blue Fern Studios.  I used one, as is, and separated the other one to add to my flower cluster.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great week. 

~~~Valerie

C'est Magnifique Kits July Sneak Peek

It has been quite a while since I've posted on my blog.  Things have been extremely hectic all spring as my husband traveled during most of it, and I've found that my volunteer work has become more than I can fit in my schedule.  But I have realized that I can't do it all, and have rearranged my schedule, which gives me more to scrap and concentrate on the things I enjoy.

If you haven't seen it on the C'est Magnifique Blog, the July Kit will feature paper 

from UHK and KaiserCraft.  I really love the combination of the 

cream and black from UHK, and the soft pinks and blues from KaiserCraft. 

Here's a layout I created using the July kit.  I've chosen this very sweet photo of my niece Macy and immediately thought I should title it "Walk this Way".  I have mixed both lines of paper by creating a frame with the graphic UHK paper.  The chipboard leaves are from Blue Fern Studios. 

I can't wait to show you more from this kit, but for now, this is it. 

I'll be back at the end of the month with more!

Thanks for stopping by.

The Weekend

It's Memorial Day in the United States.  I hope it doesn't just become another 3-day weekend.  My hope is that each American will actually take some time this weekend to reflect on what it really means.  To think about the brave men and women who have lost their lives serving our country.  To think about the pain the family suffers when their loved one leaves too early.  

Today, C'est Magnifique Kits revealed their June Kit, Dream in Pastel.  

 

 Patterned Paper

Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 1st of March
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 6th of March
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 11th of March
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 1st of April
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 4th of April
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 11th of April
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 1st of May
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: 6th of May
Maja Design: Vintage Spring Basics: Days to Remember

Kit Embellishments

BoBunny: C’est La Vie Chipboard
Prima: Shabby Chic Metal Treasures: Garden Gate and Mirror
Prima: Tatiana: Victorian
Prima: Ingvild Bolme: Chalk Fluid Edger: Pastel Pink
Prima: Wood Icons in a Box: Leaves and Mushrooms
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Grand Balloon
May Arts: Ric Rac: Pink and Brown

I absolutely love the colors in this kit.  So soft and sweet.  I created this layout using the kit and a photo of my granddaughter, Eryn, on the day of her Holy First Communion.  

I love the little bits of purple in the kit and the gorgeous Tatiana flowers from Prima.  

 Thanks for stopping by!

~~~Valerie

A Sketch to Share

This month's sketch challenge at C'est Magnifique Kits is unique, at least for me.  I was slightly intimidated by it, because it's not a design I would have come up with on my own.  But that's what Sketch Challenges are for!  Here's the sketch and how I used it.

I used this precious photo of my niece, Makenzie, for the sketch layout.  I still like to call her Makenzie, but she told me she likes "Kenzie" better.  She already has quite a mind of her own.

I used the May kit to create this layout.  It is one of my favorite kits......ever.  I love the colors.  I just checked and there is one left in the C'est Magnifique Store. 

You have until the end of May to complete the Sketch Challenge which you can find HERE. 

Blog Hop Winner Announced!

Good Monday morning everyone!  I had an awesome weekend, and hope yours was a good one, too.  The C'est Magnifique Kits blog hop over the weekend was a huge success.  Thanks to all of you who hopped all over the world.  

Now it's time to announce a winner.  My blog hop post didn't go "live" when it should have.  Isn't there always one in every hop that messes things up?  I thought I had done everything correctly, but the post was saved as a "draft" in Blogger (have you ever done that?) so it didn't go up when it should have.  But the first 15 visitors to the hop left a comment on the post that was at the top of my blog before I got the blog hop posted.  So, of course, all 15 of them were eligible to win the prize, too.

This morning, Random.org selected number 15 as the winner of my prize.  Entry #15 belongs to Lainie Michel. Congratulations Lainie!  Please send me an e-mail with your mailing address so I can get your prize in the mail to you.  If you click to view my profile (in the left sidebar), you will be able to send me an e-mail.

Thanks everyone!  I read each and every comment and you were all so gracious.

~~~Valerie

Welcome to the C'est Magnifique Kits Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  I'm glad you stopped by the C'est Magnifique Kits Blog Hop. I am Valerie Serfozo, and I've been with C'est Magnifique Kits since the very beginning.  I love the unique kits Leslie puts together!  I have the honor of being the design team coordinator, which allows me to work with a team of very talented women (as you will find out as you participate in the blog hop).  

During the blog hop you will find a lot of inspiration and fun prizes along the way.  Each member of the design team will be posting layouts they've created using the May kit, and I'm sure you will love them.  Our May guest designer, Tracey Young, and three manufacturers (Les Papiers de Pandore, Blue Fern Studios,  and Webster's Pages) will also be participating in our Blog Hop.  

I'd like to start by showing you the May Kit, which is filled with beautiful paper from Les Papiers de Pandore and Webster's Pages:

 

Each month, C'est Magnifique offers 2 add-ons that coordinate so well with the kit:

The May Flower Add-on:

The May Embellishment Add-on:

I'd like to show you a couple of layouts I created using the May Kit:

This is my granddaughter who just turned 16.  It hardly seems possible that she is driving!  But I am so glad I have scrapbooks that she loves to look through with memories dating back to her birth.

I love the various looks you can achieve from this kit.  My niece, Makenzie, is so full of energy, but thankfully I was able to capture this angelic moment.

I have put together a prize package that I would like to send to one of you who becomes a follower of my blog (if you are not already a follower), and who leaves a comment on this post.  I'm sure I will find a couple of other things to throw in there before I send the package to one of you.

Here's what you need to do now:

1. Visit each blog listed below. I should be the last one you visit before returning to the C'est Magnifique Blog, but in case you missed any, you can start from the beginning.
2. Leave a comment on each blog (and become a follower, if required).
3. Return to the C'est Magnifique Blog and leave a comment letting us know you completed the hop.

You have until midnight US EST on April 28th to complete our hop. The winners will be posted shortly thereafter.

Here are links to the participants in the Blog Hop:

Brit Sviggum  
Les Papiers de Pandore   
Camilla Ekman  
Webster's Pages   
Erin Blegen  
Keren Tamir  
Larissa Albernaz  
Blue Fern Studios   
Michele Singh  
Stacey Young   
Valerie Serfozo  (you are here)
{back to} C'est Magnifique Kits  (your next and final stop)

Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck to all of you!

~~~Valerie