Sun, Sand and Surf Imaginisce layout

I don't think I have shared this yet, if I have, I apologize. I used a sketch by Allison Davis in her Sketch Book #7. I used a super cute ocean line I won on the Imaginisce blog. I just LOVE this line and all of the embellishments. They make it really easy to put a layout together.

The only thing not Imaginisce is the ribbon and cardstock.
These are pictures from a year ago! I can't believe we didn't make it to the coast this year. :-( The kids had a blast on the beach. Yes, they are in their heavy winter jackets cause it was pretty darn cool, especially with the ocean breeze. See the picture in the upper right? That was what we had to climb up and down in order to get to and from the beach from our beach front hotel. That will definitely be a question in the future when we book a hotel. Maddy got quite heavy going up and down the stairs. We met up with my parents who happened to be there for a walk on the beach. Peyton was quite intrigued by sea life. They saw a star fish and a sea anemone.
We found a really neat restaurant that had a patio on back. The kids were very entertained watching the sea lions and listening to them bark. Man are they loud!

Over the weekend I made it to a garage sale! Yes, people are still having them, even when the temp. is supposed to be in the upper 40's! I found this game:
Peyton and Maddy both have had a blast with it! It can be a bit messy as you put water in the bottom outer ring, but I put a towel underneath it and haven't had any issues yet! I just thought I'd mention it with Christmas coming up and all! I might toss in items my children are having fun with at the moment. Goodness knows I could use some idea for the Little Miss. I always enjoy hearing what others children like to play with too. That way when I am out garage saling and thrifting I know what to keep an eye out for!

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Underwater Sea Garden Layout using Imaginisce

Today I have a new layout to share with you! I follow the very talented Aphra Bolyer's blog. A few days ago she posted a super cute sketch I just knew I wanted to use. You can see her sketch here. The Paper Variety posted this weeks challenge yesterday. It was to create a paper project with a nautical/ocean theme! What perfect timing! :-)

The pictures are from our trip to the Oregon coast last year. We took the kids to the Underwater Sea Garden. It is a ship that is set in place, turned into an aquarium. The kids were not sure what to think when we walked down in to the bottom of the boat where all the fish were. I have to admit, it was kinda eerie, dark and damp.
I loved all the embllies I could mix together. Here are a few chipboard pieces and layered journaling spot.
I took a photo of the sign on the way into the Underwater Sea Gardens. I fussy cut it for a title.
I saw this idea on the Jillibean Soup blog on a card made by Julie Bonner and knew I wanted to lift it.

We've been really busy here. Last week Peyton got his first black eye! I felt so bad for him. His friend accidentally hit him with a bat! This is AFTER the swelling went down! It was perfect timing too, as his school pictures were the very next day! :-0
Luckily, the colors didn't show up until after the pictures!
Of course, the little miss had to have her picture taken too!
Sunday my mom and I took the kids to a cute little pumpkin patch.
This was their first year I let them pick out their own pumpkin! They had A BLAST!
The gal running it had a really cute display and set up!
Once again, they melt my heart. I heard Maddy ask Buddy if she could hold his hand. How sweet are they? Now if only they could be that way ALL the time! A mama can dream right?

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