A Sunny Saturday

Last Saturday we had perfect weather in orange county, ca. Larry and I decided to take advantage of it and go down to Newport Beach. We also wanted to get some exercise as well so we walked down a part of the beach we hadn't before. We ended up walking a total of 2 miles in the sand.It was a great leg workout. I also spotted a small pod of dolphins swimming by. I didn't get any photos of them but I did take some photos with iphone.

The coast of Cambria, CA

The coastline is beautiful in Cambria. The rocks, the waves, the color of the ocean, the birds flying overhead & wildlife- everything was awesome. Larry and I could just sit and watch the ocean. It was so peaceful and relaxing.

Why would you pick up a seal? I guess it happens.

I love this little guy or should I say chubby :)

New in etsy shop: Sea life Wedding Table Numbers

I have a created a new line of sea life/nautical table numbers. A customer had asked for some designs to match the wave place cards she purchased. I am so happy she asked because they turned out great. 

1: Seahorse 2: Fish 3: Starfish 4: Sailboat

Beach day mini book

Last fall I did Elise's BIG mini book class. It was a super fun workshop with loads & loads of great information. The workshop was all about creating mini books. I wanted to share my 4" x 4" mini book I created using some of techniques from the workshop. I love anything mini so I had it was perfect for the photos from a couple hours spent at the beach. I normally scrapbook everything throughout the year in 12x12 format so this was a nice change of pace. 

Cover from a vellum beach saying I had and used letter stickers for "day".

Photo using my mini instax camera.

I could watch the waves all day.

Our picnic lunch.

Used stickers and a sea shell I picked up that day for embellishment on these pages.

White page with dots I created on my computer and printed it out.
The mini folder is decorated with ink, rub on letters and fun masking tape.

Time together.

Best beach snack ever!

 

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I hope to create more mini books this year as we go on adventures. Have you created any mini books? I would love to see them. Leave me a comment & link.