First Swimming Adventure

Hello everyone, welcome to this week's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge.  My wonderful Design Team sister, Sharon, selected this week's Cricut Challenge cut theme.  Sharon asked us to create a project about swimming or water.   I had just downloaded the photos of Avaleigh's first swimming pool adventure at her Aunt Christy and Uncle Josh's house.  She was not sure about the pool at first, but she really got in the spirit of water play after a bit.  

I am not going to lie, I used cuts from a lot of different cartridges.  Seriously, I used cuts from nine different cartridges on this one layout.  I used Once Upon a Princess to create that adorable mermaid, Animal Kingdom to create the kissing fish, Splish Splash to create a fish, Create a Critter to create the Starfish, Animal Antics to create the Snorkeling Fish, Doodlecharms to create the Sea Horse, Paper Dolls for Everyday to create the ocean floor, Life is a Beach to create the Seaweed.

I finished the layout with tiny air bubbles, assorted pink, champagne, and brown gems on the ocean floor as well as a sand (champagne) colored ribbon under the seaweed.  

I am pleased to say that there were no big events in our lives this week.  No one eloped, no one lost or found a new job, and everyone had a nice week!  I am planning a Vegas themed reception/party for Aaron and Crissie, but I do not plan to go as over the top as I have been know to when party planning. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  I do hope that you take the time to go by Bitten By the Bug 2 and see the amazing projects my design team sisters made for this week! They are so talented!!  Also, we do hope that you will join us in the swimming/water challenge this week!

Titanic Tuesday - Invitations

Hello everyone.  Today I am starting a new three week long series titled "Titanic Tuesday" to share with you the projects I am creating for an up-coming event.  First, how about a bit of Titanic history:  The  RMS Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland and was the second of three of the White Star Line's luxury fleet. She was the largest ship afloat at the time of her maiden voyage. 

The Titanic's maiden voyage begin on April 10, 1912. On board were some of the wealthiest citizens of England, the U.S. and Europe.  Also on board were over 1000 emigrants.   On 14 April 1912, four days into the crossing and about 375 miles south of Newfoundland, she hit an iceberg at 11:40 pm  and sank in under three hours. 710 people survived the disaster and were conveyed to New York, Titanic's original destination, while 1,517 people lost their lives.

The Titanic disaster was the catalyst for many changes and safety features we take for granted in modern day cruising. 

With the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's fated maiden voyage approaching later this month, there is a renewed interest in the ship and the disaster.  There are is also a surge of Titanic related stories, movies, and exhibitions.  Personally I would love the see the new Titanic museum in Belfast!

In honor of the centenary anniversary, my husband and I are planning a Titanic themed party.  Due to previous plans, however, our ship will be sailing and sinking a week late - our party is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st.  I have been planning menus and guest lists and decorations.... And a surprise or two for our guests.  I hope you will enjoy my Titanic Tuesday posts.

Today I am sharing the first of a few projects I plan to make for the party - the invitations.

I used two cartridges to create the invitations:  Art Deco and Life's a Beach.  The ship was cut using Art Deco and aside from a bit too much gold, actually resembles the Titanic.  The anchors were from Life's a Beach and are attached with tiny ribbons and glue dots. 

I used original documents and an editing software to create the two insert pages inside the invitations.  I printed the documents onto white cardstock.  I hope to add a note reminding our guest to BYOLB - Bring Your Own Life Boat!

I will be back with another project later in the week, and this series will continue next Tuesday.  Thanks for stopping by today!