The Green Frog Studio

Athens - part one

Hello!

We are actually spending some quite days at Mykonos, at the Kouros Hotel, managed by my dear friend Elina and we're loving it : we take naps, walk around, lots of photos, eat sooooo well here and have fun!

We spent 2-3 days in Athens : a ongoing and moving city, with so many wonderful things to offer (the Monastiraki neighborhood is absolutely magical, with its famous Thanasis retaurant where you can eat the BEST kebab in town! We went there twice!), the GIGANTIC Parthenon, all the ruins full of history and the way of life Greeks are so good about.

Here are some of my favorite photos (but just a small selection as I took almost 500 within 3 days!)

We climbed the opposite hill of the Parthenon just to admire it from there...by day...

and by night...

NAP time!

The Parthenon

The Parthenon

The Panathenaic stadium, the first one to organize the Olympic games in Athens : over 70,000 people can sit there!

Going back home tomorrow.

Cries! :(

love!

 

Studio Calico - June kit

I received my SC kit on a wednesday morning, while I was leaving the house to spend the day at a friend's, scrapping and talking, well, you know, one of those GIRL moments :)

I grabbed my box and my scrapbook tools and drove to my friend's.

It was a really fun day, we laughed, ate outside in her garden, and scrapbooked.

I managed to make 4 layouts that afternoon (yeah! 4!) because I was sooo inspired by the kit and my addons (I got Space Cowboy and Star Dust):)

My friend Zaza had her sewing machine out so I couldn't resist using it!

 

I used some Spice Tin, Chicken Feed & Candy Dye inks from Jenni Bowlin to add color to my title.

Some sewing machine fun on that one too :)

I had fun with my Mr Huey on this layout! Some vellum added to make it look smoother and some more sewing!

Grab your kit over at Studio Calico before it's sold out! :)

Oh by the way, did I tell you about my favorite scissors? This Tim Holtz snip scissors are just about the BEST scissors I ever used! Nothing sticks to it, it cuts perfectly and your fingers don't hurt if you cut for one hour! :) LOVE those!

HUGS!

On vacation!

Hello!

A quick note to let you know that I'm leaving tomorrow for a week of vacation in Greece!

Damien and I will stay a couple of days in Athens...

And then some relaxing days in Mykonos, at the Kouros hotel...

Our program : visiting Athens, taking pictures, discover the amazing Greek food (oh how I love it!), and relax relax relax! :)

Hope I'll be able to show you some photos of our trip along the way!

hugs!

Now accepting June sponsors :)

I've been so lucky to have some very loyal sponsors over the last few months (even year!). That means that The Green Frog Studio is benefiting their blog and/or shop!

The Green Frog Studio sponsors are a part of this blog and they reflect everything The Green Frog Studio readers are interested in such as Scrapbooking, Mixed Media, Home Decor, Photography, DIY, vintage fashion, and lifestyle.

If you're interested in becoming a sweet sponsor, e-mail my ad manager admanagers@frecklednest.com to secure your spot before the end of the month!

THANK YOU to my current sponsors for a great month in May! Be sure to visit their websites/shops/blog and get INSPIRED!

Studio Calico June kit sneak peeks!

See you on the 28th on the Studio Calico website for Reveal Night and on the 30th on my blog to see them all!

Hugs!

Kesiart NEW DIES!

Today, Kesi'art releases their first 10 cutting dies, that you can use with whatever cutting machine that you have!

And to celebrate it, I made a video to show you how it works :)

 

Here's my layout! :)

hugs!

Scrap 4 You - RIO de JANEIRO

Are you coming to have fun with us???

Looking forward to going back to Brazil and seeing YOU! :)

Infos here!

Vintage Wednesday - Vintage Ad inspiration

I love Vintage ads. Not only they are beautiful, but here, the more simple they are, the more inspiration they bring. And, of course, they used to be handmade only! No computers at that time! Only drawing, paintings and silkscreening!

There you go, for your own viewing pleasure...

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tellement belle celle-ci! 

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Beautiful, aren't they?

Is there an ad from your childhood, or a vintage one, that you still remember?

 

 

Sunday with loved ones...

Last weekend, we spent the whole sunday with our family. My two grand-mothers both live in a nice town about 45 mns drive from here and we couldn't resist : we asked my grandmother Asuncion (she's spanish) to cook us her incredible Macaronis. So, basically, you take her AMAZING paëlla, you replace the rice by pastas, you keep the chicken and THIS IS HER MACARONIS! Finish your plate, lick it and breathe.

:)

Just so you know, my grandmother is the kind of grandma that dances until 3am for my 30th birthday party on David Guetta music! I can tell you it's true and she surprised more than one friend! :)

My cousin Jessica.

My cousin Laurie :)

My mom...

My dad...

And my favorite Gypsy, Damien :)

I love Family Sundays, there are enough...

Have a great Tuesday!

A new week starting with COLORS!

Hey! Summer is almost here!

Absolutely and all I can say is that I so can't wait to get all my most colorful papers out!

By the way, the second I receive a box from American Crafts, I felt like I had to scrapbook right away!

The Margarita paper line from American Crafts was absolutely what I needed to create such a layout about Brazil!

The colors are vibrant, warm, splendid! and all the embellishments...oooh you're going to love them :)

Happy Monday!

What's your program for this week?

Me? Scrapbook, paperwork, housecleaning, reorganizing my clothes for the perfect weather we've been having at the moment, shopping wiht my mom, time with friends, cuddling with boyfriend :)