i heart photo masks!

Nothing makes digital scrapbooking easier than photo masks. They come in extra handy for times when I have too many photos of one event but can't seem to weed any out. ;) I know I have a problem.... Here are a few layouts I did using a photo mask I made to help me get the job done quickly. Here is the mask...

and here are the layouts...

Quick and easy! They work great for Project Life/Project 365 too. Photo masks allow you to drop in your photos and elements and with a few clicks crop it all down to size. Since I wont be able to explain it in a way you could understand, (I am TERRIBLE at explaing the workings of photoshop) I found you a tutorial on how to use em. Here is one you could check out, but the web it full of them! Have a great day and get some scrapbooking done! :)

It's almost time for the PRAIRIE SISTERS PARTY

YIPPEE KI YAH! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! We are gearing up for our September Prairie Sisters Party. This time the theme is "Boots and Bling"! We have been busy whipping up all kinds of fun and you won't want to miss it! We have a great line up of vendors, including some wonderful newcomers, delicous new cupcakes, and for the first time we are offering a limited number of early bird shopping ticket for some Friday night fun! So mark the date on your calendars and start saving your pennies cause your gonna need them for all the fabulous "JUNK" your going to find! If you are interested in the early bird check out the Prairie Sisters website and hit the facebook link for ticket information. I can't wait to see you all there!!!

Ahhh Summer...

Hey there! Long time no see huh?! We've been having a great, but busy, summer and I hope you have too! I've been trying to squeak in a little scrapbooking in between trips, projects, and lazy days by the pool. I thought I'd pop in today a share a few layouts.

Aren't they cute! I know I am a bit biased, but I can't help it. Oh, and yes I know my little guy (who is not so little now) will not be happy I scrapbooked him in a tutu. ;) On this layout I used my "Take Note" kit coming soon to my shop. Here is the one I used.

On this 2 page layout I used the "Gypsy Queen" kit from my shop.

Well thats all for today! I hope you are enjoying your summer, spending lazy days with your kiddos, being creative, and scrapbooking!

New Etsy Goods

Well hello there! Happy Friday! Yipee!! I love Fridays, don't you? Things have been pretty crazy around here lately. Lots of fun things like birthdays, The Prairie Sisters Party, spring projects, gardening, and decorating, along with all the usual chores and routine. I'll have more to share on those tidbits later, but for now I wanted to let you know I finally added some more goodies to my Etsy Shop, Pink Owl Paperie. Here are the new kits: Milk Maid

Gypsy Queen

and here's a layout I made the other day using the set...

and Golden Rule Days

I still have 2 or 3 dozen more kits to add to the shop, but I'll keep you updated as I add them. Stop on by my shop and pick one up and get scrapin' this weekend! Have a wonderful Friday everyone. p.s. I can't find the spell checker on bloggers "new format", so please forgive me for any errors! ;)

Scrapin Away

I am NOT a morning person. If I had my way, I really wouldn't get up before 10 am and wouldn't go to bed before midnight... but being a mom to 3 busy kiddos means this is not a possibility. I am always trying to turn myself into a morning person, so I've been motivating myself with some scrapbook time. I get up early have a little coffee and some quiet time then into the craft room. I get a half hour or so to scrapbook before it's time to get the kids up for school. I'm loving it! (not as much as I would love to sleep till 10 but I'm working on it!)

So here the am perks: finished layouts yeah!

I used some of my journaling cards from the Department Store set and the Take Note set (soon to be listed in my shop).


On this layout I used journaling cards from the Pretty as a Princess and the Springtime in Paris sets.

If you are a morning person, I'd love to know how you do it! ;)

Pink Owl Paperie is open for business!

Digital and Printable Paper Goods by PinkOwlPaperie on Etsy

Well I reopened my shop this morning so stop on by and take a look! I'll be adding more goodies all week. Let me know whatcha think!

Things are pretty busy around here. I've been working to get the shop open again, my little guy's birthday is this weekend, and I'm getting ready for the Prairie Sisters Party!!! So much fun stuff!

My youngest son Connor is having a Safari Party. We do big bday's around here. I love throwing a party! Here is a little sample of the goodies I've been making for the party.
The invite:



Treat bag toppers:

I'm gonna fill the bags with "fancied up" animal crackers.

.... and it's almost time for Prairie Sisters! If you are in the Missoula, Montana area you have to be sure and come! It's going to be the best junk loving, selvage diggin, antique huntin, party around! Check out the link on the right for details!

Scrapbooking Freebie!

Woohoo! I'm so excited to finally be reopening my Etsy shop. So... I thought I'd give away a freebie to anyone who wants one!

This journaling card is from my set "Noted". Just click on the card, then right click and save as, and it's all yours!



Here's what the full set looks like:



and here is a layout I made with the set:



I also used the "By the Numbers" set in the cream and aqua.



There will be several sets like these in coordinating colors in my shop on Monday. Have a great weekend and happy crafting!