Last week Jalen was assigned the task of bringing in a family photo. I grabbed my remote and camera and drug all the members into the living room and asked them to squeeze in on the chair… this was the best shot of the group… we were all laughing about something, I can’t even remember. Today I give thanks for my family, that we are all mostly healthy and we are together. What are you thankful for today?
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Congratulations!
16 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmCongratulations: Cyn // Nov 14, 2009 at 12:48 pm (Edit) I love your cards and you’ve shot them beautifully! May I ask what techniques you used for photographing them? Always looking for tips from talented people. Mahalo! (Please send me your mailing address Cyn! ) Thanks for your sweet comments ladies! I do love simple cards. I tend to make the kinds of cards I would buy in the store. I am a big fan of papyrus cards :) When I photographed these cards, I set up a blue clipboard next to a lamp, near my open front door. here are some goodies I wrapped up for a secret santa: I also like to… -
Operation Write Home
13 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmAloha to my new readers via the Operation Write Home Blog Hop and welcome back to my “old” readers ;) I am so glad you are here. Operation Write Home is such a great organization that sends cards from cardmakers like YOU to our country’s deployed heroes to write home. If you would like to start at the top of the Hop, here is the link. My name is Joscie. {That rhymes with bossy, not jozzy, not joe-sy. Just so you can say it right in your head ;)} My husband is in the US Navy and stationed aboard a ship at Pearl Harbor, HI that just returned from a short 3 month… -
Hello November
9 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmI can’t believe it’s November. NOVEMBER! It was just september wasn’t it? We had a great Halloween, all of us in our wizard wear, and we got a lot of cute, oh look, it’s the Harry Potter Family comments. Dressing up is so much fun! I had a thought that we should institute a all celebrations should be dress up events… but then we don’t really throw parties in our family. Maybe I should change that too. ha. we had so much fun. I am not happy with the rushed pictures we got on Halloween Night, so you know, I’ll be dragging the costumes out for… -
family of four once again
28 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmSunday was a very busy day, we took a little trip down to China town to buy lei for Troy’s homecoming and a little snack too. Our favorite Lei Store was called sweethearts back in the day and then re-emerged as Po’ohala a few years ago, same family, new name. I always go there to buy lei for our friends who are visiting or those like Troy, who are coming home. The boys were able to choose their own lei to give to dad, Jalen chose a tuberose and orchid lei, Jordan chose a lantern ilima and tuberose lei, and I chose a hala lei for Troy. While we were down in China town, we…
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Michaels’ Handmade Holiday Contest
20 Nov 2009 | 8:56 amMichaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, launched its first ever “Handmade Holiday Contest” on November 1, and will be awarding two $100 gift cards awarded every week through December 20. Customers can upload photos of their handmade gifts at Michaels.com, and website visitors can rate their favorite entries online. Two grand prize winners will be selected – one grand prize winner for “Best Creative Project” and one grand prize winner for “Best Creative Project under $20”. Each grand prize winner will get a $250 gift card and a trip for two… -
Tutorial: Creating Texture with Cardboard
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amCreate texture on your pages with non-traditional items. Rita Barakat from Scrapping from the Inside out, shows you how. Click here to go to tutorial. -
Tutorial: Embellished Stick Pins
20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 amLucy Edson shows how to further embellish stick pins in this video tutorial from A Million Memories. Click here to go to tutorial. -
Tutorial: Rounded Photo Corners
19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amCathy Zielske shows how to create rounded photo corners on digital phots using Photoshop Elements. Click here to go to tutorial. -
Freebie: Thanksgiving Digital Elements
19 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amJust in time for Thanksgiving you can download these elements and brushes by Karla Dudley. Click here to go to download.
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CHA Announces Summer 2010 Show Returning to Rosemont
19 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pmThe Craft & Hobby Association has announced that the CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show will be returning to Rosemont, IL at the Donald Stephens Convention and Conference Center where it had been held for 30 years until it was moved in 2009. The 2009 show was held in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center but the change was controversial to say the least. CHA will also bring the successful Craft SuperShow event for consumers that it inaugurated this past summer to Rosemont in conjunction with the 2010 summer trade show. The CHA Summer Trade Show will take place… -
Are the 2009 DSLR Black Friday Sales any good?
19 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pmIf you are in the market for a camera, Black Friday can be a really good time to shop if you do your research and shop carefully. Lots of point and shoots are on sale – your options are limited only by your budget and your preference of brand. Decide what you want, and how much you are willing to pay for it, and you’ll be able to find a good deal that fits your needs. But the real money can be saved in the area of the higher-ticket dSLR cameras, especially if you are looking to buy your first entry-level dSLR. Historically, most of the large department and electronic chain stores… -
A Reminder About The Importance of Customer Service
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJeanette Giancaspro is a consumer reader of Scrapbook Update. She joins us a guest blogger today to share her perspective on what is really important to her as a consumer. You can learn more about her by visiting her blog It’s My Crafty Life When I was a little girl, my grandmother owned a yarn store. It wasn’t just any yarn store. It was “Connie’s Yarn Shop,” and her customers came from miles around to spend the day (and often the evening) knitting and crocheting, and making all sorts of wonderful creations. The reason for my grandmother’s success wasn’t just her wide… -
Trick or Treat Giveaway Winners!
17 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pmIt’s time to give some trick-or-treat giveaway winners something to be thankful for! (Sorry about the delay in announcing these winners due to my medical leave – and for the bad holiday pun.) So, without further ado…here’s the list of lucky winners in the Trick or Treat Giveaway drawing: Little Yellow Bicycle Package #1 goes to Sandy L. on 2009/11/01 at 10:18am: Oh my – I love the 25 Days of Christmas collection! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! Little Yellow Bicycle #2 Package goes to Stephanie T. on 2009/11/02 at 12:34am: Thanks to you and everyone… -
Going Green: Is the Scrapbooking Industry There Yet?
15 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmToday’s Scrapbook Update guest blogger is Vicki Flinchum. Known to many in the scrapbook community as Texas ScrapAddict, Vicki is an experienced designer and instructor. She currently designs for Zutter Innovative Products, Purple Cows, E.A.D. Designs, Heart of Texas Studios, Texana Designs and My Town Papers. You can learn more about her at her Etsy Store or her blog Green products, green living, green consuming: the emphasis in 2009 has been to reduce, reuse and recycle. We see it in advertising. Our children are taught it in school. With the downturn in the world economy,…
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About.com Scrapbooking
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Corner Rounder Scrapbook Page Ideas
16 Nov 2009 | 8:52 amWhen you first started scrapbooking, you were probably told that you needed a corner rounder. This little punch that snips off the square corners of both photos and paper, has long been listed as an essential tool. In the past several of years, we have seen fewer scrapbook pages in magazines that have used a corner rounder on the photos. Lately, however, this tool is making a come back! The revival of the corner rounder has begun. The return is driven by the fact that now rounded corners are being incorporated into the overall graphic design of the page. By using this tool judiciously you can… -
Free Scrapbook Page Embellishment Patterns
16 Nov 2009 | 8:22 amSave money and create fabulous scrapbook pages by using these free scrapbook page embellishment patterns. Here you can find links to free patterns for photo mounting tabs, paisleys, leaves, hand sewing, and a library card pocket. Your pages will come to life when you use these free patterns to make one-of-a-kind scrapbook page decorations for each of your layouts. Free Scrapbook Page Embellishment Patterns originally appeared on About.com Scrapbooking on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 16:22:05.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Share Your Favorite Scrapbook Page Quotes
9 Nov 2009 | 6:54 amI love using quotes on my scrapbook pages. Sometimes the most perfect words to finish off a page are someone else's. Here on About.com Scrapbooking you can find quotes for almost every theme of scrapbook page including Back to School, Halloween, Summertime, Dreams and Imagination Pages, and so much more. This week, I would like to find out what are some of your favorite quotes for scrapbook pages. Of course, one of the most famous is, "We do not remember days, we remember moments" but what other quotes do you especially love that you think other scrapbookers should know about. Come share on… -
Fall into Scrapbooking
2 Nov 2009 | 7:07 amNovember is a great time to get caught up on some of your scrapbooking pages and projects before you get completely overwhelmed with the holidays. To get you inspired try these fall scrapbook ideas, sketches, patterns, and this month's challenge. Be sure to visit the Current Page Calls page for information about how to share your challenge layout with About.com Scrapbooking readers. November Challenge - Scrapbook with Scraps - This month's challenge includes a free sketch to get you started using your left-over paper scraps to create great scrapbook pages. Fall Leaves Scrapbook Page Idea and… -
Share Your Favorite Halloween Scrapbooking Tips
26 Oct 2009 | 7:27 amHalloween is one of the most scrapbooked holidays of the year. However, it is an event full of challenges for scrapbookers. Usually the lighting is bad for photos, the colors in those photos can range from pumpkin orange to fairy princess pink. So how do you create great Halloween scrapbook pages year after year? Share your favorite Halloween scrapbooking tips with other About.com Scrapbooking readers in this week's new Readers Respond. Do you have a favorite DIY Halloween embellishment? Share your inspiration and read what others have posted to get ideas for your own pages. Share Your…
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Face to face with a Star Commenter
17 Nov 2009 | 9:32 amI have been writing Scraps of Mind for nearly five years now and I’ve had the chance to ‘virtually’ meet many wonderful people. I live in Australia and most of my readers live overseas from me so there’s not much chance to actually meet in real life. So how exciting it was to finally get to meet up with Antoinette from Sparky’s Scratches whilst I was in Amsterdam yesterday. If you’ve been a regular reader of Scraps of Mind you’ll know that Antoinette is one of the most regular commenters here and we’ve been emailing each other a lot too. I’ve been travelling from Budapest in… -
Artist Trading Card (ATC) Swaps
27 Oct 2009 | 5:09 amYou might remember me writing about a Christmas Card Making in July event I went to that was a whole bucket load of fun. Well following on from that, Marla invited me over to a regular Tuesday night craft session that she and a few friends hold each week. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I tend to be a solitary scrapper as I don’t have any like minded friends nearby. My sister does card making but she doesn’t live so handily as to catch up for regular card making sessions. So you can imagine how pleased I was to be included in this group. So now Tuesday night is a craft catch up… -
My New Baby
20 Oct 2009 | 4:39 amCongratulations Mum, it’s a Dell Mini Notebook This is my new little baby. Isn’t she cute? She’s really dinky. Almost too small to have been taken from her mother. And she’s purple! I didn’t want to get anything that looked remotely like it was a work tool. This is all about play and portability. Having lugged my work laptop across the central business district of Melbourne it does not meet my definition of ‘portable’. I wanted something that I could grab and tuck under my arm when I go to my Tuesday craft catch up with the girls. I wanted instant portability without… -
National Cardmaking Day
2 Oct 2009 | 5:16 amOctober 3rd is National Cardmaking Day So I thought I’d share one of my more special cards with you. Hope you enjoy. Hybrid Card Making for Someone Special My daughter recently celebrated a birthday, and in what has now become an annual tradition, I flew up to Sydney to spend her birthday weekend with her. It’s been a difficult year for her and I wanted to make her a card to let her know how much she means to me and how much I admire her. I used my favourite card making technique…hybrid scrapbooking. I always enjoy the enormous scope for creativity I get by combining digital with… -
Following my own advice
27 Jul 2009 | 9:48 pmA few weeks ago I wrote an article on losing your mojo. And it got me thinking about my own situation. Writing Scraps of Mind takes a lot of time and energy to come up with fresh articles on a regular basis. But that’s OK because I’ve always loved doing it and I’ve loved being in touch with so many readers, as well as the wonderful comments and messages I have received over the years. But after three and a half years it has become more difficult to think up new things. It’s started to become like work! And that’s not what I want from Scraps of Mind. So I’ve…
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Help Us: Scrappers, we want you
19 Nov 2009 | 2:31 pmMankato Magazine is working on its January issue, affectionately titled "Ubetcha!" We're embracing our Minnesota culture and all the activities that go with it: hockey, hot dish and, of course, scrapbooking. -
Marbleizing class at Red Mill
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Creative Memories Fundraiser at the League
16 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmBedford- Barbara Perkins, Independent Creative Memories Consultant will be conducting a fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of NH on Saturday, November 21st, at the shelter. -
Scrapbooking recalls memories
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Scrapbooking for Christmas Gifts? Begin as Early as Possible
14 Nov 2009 | 10:22 pmTime always seems to be flying because, soon, it will be Christmas again. Some people are even thinking about doing their Christmas shopping now.
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Sentimentally Yours
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Shop with me...
20 Nov 2009 | 8:35 amORDER TO WIN Shop with me=FREE STAMPS~It is just one week away until this years holiday shopping season begins. What an exciting time of year!!! If you love to scrapbook and create handmade cards why not send your friends and family shopping to the places you love the most!!! For your convienece Close to my Heart provides online shopping!!! Many of you have heard of Paypal but with Close to my Heart we are able to process your orders online using your preferred credit card through ProPay in the same way you are use to with Paypal making your shopping experience SIMPLE, SAFE and… -
November Is Stampaganza Month!
3 Nov 2009 | 7:22 amIt is hard to believe that November is here already!!! Are you ready to start your holiday shopping??? It is a great time to jump start shopping for a loved one or maybe you've been good & deserve a gift for yourself? CTMH is celebrating November by offering Stampaganza!Now is the perfect time to grab some My Acrylics stamp sets! Starting Nov 3rd thru Nov 30th when you purchase any two stamp sets at full price you will receive a third stamp set of your choice for FREE. (of equal or lesser value) This is a savings up to $22.95. Shop through the current 2009 Idea Book or 2009 Product Review… -
3 New Scrapbooking Pages
29 Oct 2009 | 11:24 amFor the Daughter Layout I used the Bella Level 2 & Cardstock by Close to my Heart. Happy Layout-I used the Twitterpated Level 2 paper and stamp set. I love how the tree turned out & the cute little embelishments that match. My favorite paper in this Idea Book for sure!!! This paper is now available. This paper is sooo nice I didn't want to cover it up. You could cut out the various words and use as titles but instead I used the page and added one of my favorite fall photos of my children. I did use a glitter pen to add some sparkle to some areas of the page. Simple yet so nice. This paper is… -
Gift Card Holders
13 Oct 2009 | 3:06 pmI made these fun gift card holders to sell. I will be making more of these in various paper patterns. They are fun to make and will make wonderful gifts too! -
Fancy Card
16 Sep 2009 | 8:05 amHere is a card I made for a friend's birthday. This is a fun card pattern for many occations. The cardstock, ribbon and tatoo stamp are all by Close to my Heart. The pattern paper is actually from a Costco paper packet I bought recently. This has been a busy week so far and it looks to continue through the weekend as we spend time celebrating birthdays and it will be our son's 6th yr anniversary of his adoption. Then a football party on Sunday at our house and hanging out with friends again. Lot's of fun packed into the upcoming weekend...so looking forward to that!!!Thanks for stopping by,…
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Blue Light Special - Carrielyn
Well, I’m DEFINITELY not using construction paper anymore! It stayed pretty much the same for about 5-6 years, pictures and lots of journaling with a few die cuts and stickers thrown if for color. Then when scrapping supplies started to show up everywhere, I started experimenting more and more with the new products. I’m still a fairly clean scrapper focusing on pictures and journaling, but I definitely put a lot more thought into the artistic side of my pages. -
Christmas Gift Contest Sponsored by Coordinates Collections!
This is one contest you are not going to want to miss! Coordinates Collections is sponsoring the December contest for ScrapLove! This month we want to see your scrapbooking holiday gifts. Come on ladies, you know you are creative enough for this one! We want to see the ornaments, bag tags, paint cans, journals, altered clip boards, and anything else that you can come up with! -
Blue Light Special - Dorothy Larson
I almost died twice while in surgery. Noah and I were both lucky to survive. I owe our lives to the amazing doctor and nurses that took care of us. I wanted to record my birth story but I wanted it to be private at the same time. This layout means the most to me. -
LazerLetterz Design Team Contest!
Do you dream of designing for a professional design team? Do you think you have what it takes? Well dream no more! The winner of this month's contest will be offered a guest position on the LazerLetterz design team! -
Blue Light Special - Schnauzermom
I like layouts that aren’t typical – that have something a little different. It might be a neat picture, or different use of an embellishment, or a unique way of putting the whole thing together. My list of favorites is a mishmash of things, but they all have something special to offer!
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What’s New at ScrapMatters?
20 Nov 2009 | 4:29 amRound & Round templates vol 1 by Trixie Scraps Designs Tech Support by Neverland Scraps Tech Support: Add-on by Neverland Scraps Pixie Phrases: Tech Support by Neverland Scraps Tag It by Erica Zane Black Tie Event Add-on Cut it Out Word Art Templates by Plum Dumpling Designs Already Your Mother kit FREE BONUS Vellum Alphabet One for the Money V.2 Templates by Haynay Designs Touch of Blue by AnnaBV Designs Touch of Blue Alphabet by AnnaBV Designs Touch of Blue Quick Pages by AnnaBV Designs Touch of Blue: the bundle by AnnaBV Designs PNG Layer Saver Action by Happy Scrap Girl Designs… -
I’ll Pencil You In- November
19 Nov 2009 | 7:04 amHi, all! Tgmousechick Kim here with the November edition of the “I’ll Pencil You In” Challenge. Wow, can you believe it’s November- it seems that I filled out my planning sheet for this project only last month! Some housekeeping, and then we’ll move on to this month’s focus, the annual calendar. It is November, which means it’s almost time for your final exam- showing us your completed calendar next month! I can’t imagine how satisfying it will be to show off a project that has been a year in the making! So, in preparation, head back… -
18 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
18 Nov 2009 | 9:14 amHi Scrappers! This week we will be lifting Briarrose59. She has a fun variety of layouts in her gallery. I know you’ll enjoy looking for inspiration. I chose to lift And here’s mine: Loribear chose this one: and her layout using Diva using Britt-ish Designs “Miss Kitty” Jen (Jennamy82) lifted ‘Happy’ Here is hers using A Slice of Life Mega Kit, Fill in the Blank by Erica Zane, Faith Trust, Pixie Dust 2 & Hang ‘Em High Templates both by Britt-ish Designs Jen (Jendavey) picked 1st Grade: and here is hers with Enjoy the Moment by Sahlin Studios:… -
Tuesday Template challenge 11-17-09
17 Nov 2009 | 10:04 amHi everyone- Trixie Scraps here with another Tuesday Template challenge for you! Ever feel like you’re in a scrapping rut and your pages are all starting to look the same? Well, I do… a lot! So, when that happens I reach for a technique that might not be quite as “in vogue” as it used to be, but its one that I still love, and that is torn edges! So, this week’s template features a big piece of torn paper right across the center of the layout. There are no rules for this one – just pick a photo or two you love and have fun with the template. Of course, you… -
Just Another Manic Monday!!
16 Nov 2009 | 4:36 amIt’s “just another Manic Monday” at ScrapMatters.com!!! Monday ONLY!! Select items for $2 or 50% off!! Visit the ScrapMatters Shop for more details!! *Manic Monday sales go into the shop early Monday morning and will “disappear” around midnight! HURRY! What are you waiting for!?! * Chrome & Feathers Value Pack by WM[squared] Designs: 2009-2010 CD Calendar Templates by Geeky Diva Designs Play All Day by Stolen Moments & Scraps by Jenn A Stone’s Throw by Haynay Designs Josh of The Jungle by Erica Zane “Her Royal Highness Brag Book” by…
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Scrapbook Challenge : The Character Cafe Feature Friday Sketch Challenge #6 and Guest Designer
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Scrapbook Challenge : Big Bows cards blog challenge
This week on the Cards blog Paige challenged us to make a card using big bows. The bigger the better. I happened to have some really wide ribbons I had picked up at Goodwill.... This scrapbook challenge courtesy of sweetpapertreats -
Scrapbook Challenge : BLOGGERS CHALLENGE – GIVE THANKS
Hello! It is Friday again, and this week I had a *tiny* bit more time to just play with some of the Sketches that are out there. I LOVE sketches to help get my MOJO Engine started!!!... This scrapbook challenge courtesy of [ ]Chrissy D -
Scrapbook Challenge : Loonie Stampers Challenge #67
This weeks picks was Wendy's and clearly we have done something horrible to her... lol! I kid, I ended up really liking my card (that I made last night near midnight).Now let's see what the loonies came up with...Jewels Maria Char Wendy Regs This outta be good, there has got to have been some cheaters with this color combo!... This scrapbook challenge courtesy of [ ]Deanna -
Scrapbook Sketch : Inkspirations Sketch #16
Stamps: Friends 24/7, Many Merry MessagesPaper: Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu DSP, Watercolour PaperInk: Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip Craft and ClassicAccessories: Top Note die, Dimensionals®, Clear Embossing Powder, Chocolate Taffeta, Chocolate Satin, Eyelet Border Punch, Button Latte, Linen ThreadAnother fabulous sketch this week for you! I changed the circle to the Top Note die and went with that. I didn't want to waste the second half of the shape so I made two cards! I just rotated the sketch 90º.... This scrapbook sketch brought to you by [ ] Renée
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Let’s Shop!
18 Nov 2009 | 10:23 pmI buy a lot of scrapbook and craft tools, so I thought I’d share my favorite ones with you. You can find some of them on this new Shop page. Please share with me what your favorite scrapbook tools are! -
Pineapple Cove
9 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pmDaynah & ManLe at Pineapple Cove – Photo Taken by Albertech on iPhone Everytime I go traveling, I try to stop by local scrapbook stores to pick up a few special things I can’t find at home. Of course, this trip to Hawaii is no exception! I was unsure about where to start, so I asked on Twitter where the best scrapbook store in Oahu was. @TweetPea sent me a link to Joscie’s “Scrapbooking in Hawaii list” and I couldn’t be more happy! Going down the list, I fell in love with the store named “Pineapple Cove.” Well, I’m finally at the… -
Fall Cards
28 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pmHere are some of the cards and stamping projects I completed in the first half of class last Saturday! 10 projects out of 18 done by 12pm isn’t bad! I was making good time. :) I’ll be taking photos of the rest of the cards soon! Also, the tin at the lower bottom of the page is made with the Cuttle Bug and Air conditioning duct tape! I had to stop by Home Depot the other day to pick up some… :) -
Stationary Box
24 Oct 2009 | 4:23 pmI had such a great time in my Rubber Stamping class today! I made a few new friends and we did about 18 projects altogether! One of the projects is a stationary box. Below are the instructions for the box in case you missed it in class. Part 1 – The box Part 2 – The lid Finished Product: Have fun making your stationary box! -
Rubber Stamping Workshop – Fall 2009
22 Oct 2009 | 8:37 amIt’s that time of the year again! I’m taking Art 888 again, which is a Rubber Stamping Workshop — a class I look forward to 3 times a year. ;) An exploration of rubber stamping techniques and projects for those who have rubber stamping experience. The theme for the workshop is spring. This is a fast paced class designed for experienced rubber stampers. Participants work independently on hands-on projects in class, creating various works of rubber-stamped art. Each student should complete at least six projects. I’m pretty sure I’ll have about 20 projects (we never…
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Nov 17, Scrapbooking Idea - The Women In My Life
17 Nov 2009 | 3:23 amScrapbooking Idea; Create a layout to highlight on the important women in your life. They could be family members, friends, teachers, and so on. Lots of ideas for scrapbook pages, sketches, layouts. -
Nov 17, Scrapbook Page Ideas
17 Nov 2009 | 3:16 amScrapbook Page Ideas; 3rd series of ideas to scrapbook about you. Lots of scrapbooking ideas, sketches, quotes, free layouts and more for beginners and seasoned scrapbookers. -
Nov 13, Scrapbooking Gallery 2 - Submissions by Site Visitors
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Nov 13, Live life to the Fullest - Visitor's Scrapbooking Layout
12 Nov 2009 | 8:47 pmI got the inspiration to create this page while reviewing a box of pictures I found when moving. This picture triggered so many memories. My friends -
Nov 12, Scrapbooking Idea - My Favorite Kind of Weather
12 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amScrapbooking Idea; Create a layout to salute your favorite kind of weather! Lots of scrapbook page ideas, sketches, layouts, quotes, and more for your DIY projects.
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Scrap Girls Digital Scrapbooking Adventures
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Purple Glasses
6 Nov 2009 | 4:49 amDuring the Back at the Ranch message board event, I hosted the Purple Shopping Game. The premise was for members to guess the new purple thing that I recently bought... Turns out, I just got new glasses AND they are... -
Something's Fishy
28 Oct 2009 | 7:48 amIt was a cold, rainy Tuesday when my husband, Carson, suggested we play hookie from work (we own a landscaping company) and head down to the Camden Aquarium. This sounded like a great idea; I hadn't been to an aquarium... -
A Field Trip to the Art Gallery
28 Oct 2009 | 7:37 amI love the freedom working from home as a digital scrapbooking product designer gives me. I especially cherish the time I'm able to spend at school helping helping out. It's fun to watch my son interact with his friends, and... -
Cake From Scratch
28 Oct 2009 | 7:30 amRecently my husband was in Germany for temporary duty with the U.S. Naval Reserves. The night before he left, things were so hectic and rushed that we never cut into his store-bought birthday cake to celebrate. So for his return,... -
Just Like Daddy
28 Oct 2009 | 6:49 amEver since my daughter Ella was about 2 and a half years old, she insisted that she was not cute but cool. Pink has been out of the question since she could speak and have an opinion and dresses left...
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Nifty NEW Category for the Holidays at the Nifty Boutique
19 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pmLike to make your own holiday gifts for the special people in your life? The DT at the Nifty Boutique is putting together make it quick items just for you. Click on the little angel to open the new category Make It Quick for Christmas….more items being added daily. -
Nifty Printable Note Card FREEbie
12 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amCombine Julie Mead’s delightful Uptown Kit and E-scape Artist Erica Nunez’s talent and you have another fun freebie…a hybrid gift card to express your thankfulness for friends and family. Personal Use Only. Finished Card by Erica Ready to Print Card and Embellishment Download HERE -
Nifty Kit of the Week by New Designer Jess Holt of Just Jessa Designs
5 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pmJust Jessa Designs has joined The Nifty Boutique. Her kit, It’s Fall Ya’all, is a fun fall kit filled with wonderful fall colors and elements. Layouts by our Escape Artists My Pear Tree by Brittney Fall by Anika Fall in Ohio by Lynn Feeling the Change by Brittney Pumpkin Pick'n or Not by Tania It's Fall Ya'all by Terry Fall by Sandy Consider Yourself Carved by Tania -
Nifty Prntable Autumn Mini Treat Cups FREEbie from Katherine Lent
30 Oct 2009 | 7:59 amThese adorable mini treat cups are perfect for small cupcakes and candies. For personal use only. Download File HERE -
Nifty November Desktop Calendar FREEbie
29 Oct 2009 | 8:55 amEscape Artist Brittney Tinkey created this fun desktop for November in three sizes. Insert your fav photo and save. For personal use only. Download File HERE
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Bits and Pieces...
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Prima!
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amI'm so excited! I was asked to be Prima's guest designer this month. What is there not to love about Prima?? The flowers are amazing, the papers gorgeous and the gems/pearls beautiful! Here are the projects I created for them...This first one uses stitched papers, flowers and some felt. I also added pearl centers. This next card is one of my new favorites! I used papers from the Indeed line, a flower and parts of a vine. I love the colors! The stamp is Papertrey.Just wanted to remind you, too, that the Webster's Crop is still going strong! Stop by Inspire Me if you haven't had the chance yet. -
Webster's Crop
17 Nov 2009 | 2:09 amIf you haven't had a chance to get over to the crop at Inspire Me you need to! I have been having so much fun. The crop started last Thursday and will last until Sunday. Each day a design team member has been posting a project. There are lots of prizes, chats, but mostly inspiration! I am totally in awe of the projects people have been posting! They are amazing and it's worth heading over just to peruse the gallery. Here is the project I did last Friday. I made a card and tin set. It's really quick and easy to make and would be a perfect neighbor, teacher or friend gift.Here is another… -
Papertrey - Part 2
14 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pmI have a few more Papertrey projects to share with you...This first one is a card that uses Text Style 2 and Turning a New Leaf. I added some glitter to the leaves. The sentiment is stamped with Signature Greetings. It's such a versatile set!I created the flower on the front by scrunching up and layering some ribbon onto a piece of cardstock. This next card uses the new Background Basics: Diamond set. I used Communique Curves for the sentiment. To make the snowflakes, I cut a piece of acetate from a box that the stamps come in, colored it with a Copic marker and punched out the snowflake. -
Papertrey!
13 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pmI have had sooo much fun creating with the gorgeous new November stamps!! Nichole and the gang have another brilliant release. I'm so thrilled that I've gotten to be a part of the team agin this month. If you love sentiments as much as I do, you're going to flip over the new sets.This first card uses several of them. I stamped the leaves with Turning a New Leaf using Versamark. I also added splashes of the fun new color Terracotta Tile. The sentiment is from Communique Curves and I added a leaf from Turning New Leaf as well.This next one is a fun one using Christmas Friends. I love the big… -
Christmas Crop
12 Nov 2009 | 2:05 amI'm so excited! The 12 Days of Christmas Crop is starting today over at Inspire Me. Each day, one of the design team members will be posting directions for a project. The sneaks are amazing.I will be sharing my project, a set of Christmas thank you notes, on Friday. And, I'll be hosting a chat on Friday night at 9 pm EST. I'd love for your to stop by!Well, my mojo returned thanks to some adorable new Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly papers that arrived earlier in the week. Can't wait to share what I made! For now, here's my Emma's card for the week. Our color inspiration was red and green. I used…
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Bits&Pieces
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Sponsor Giveaways: KI Memories, Jo Totes and Tiny Belles
20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amOne of my all-time favorite scrapbooking companies, KI Memories, is sponsoring a doozy of a good giveaway for my blog readers. Read on to learn more!KI Memories is excited to present this amazing collection of products.Five lucky winners will receive a gift package filled with our popular Bloom Collection papers, accents and embellishments.The gift package includes: 2 sheets of our Lace Cardstock, 4 Shimmer Papers, 12 Double-Sided Patterned Papers, 26 Epoxy Stickers, 40 Chipboard Alphabet Pieces, 37 Chipboard Accent Pieces and 45 Glitter Rub-Ons.If you are one of five lucky winners to… -
Teen fashion. Documented.
18 Nov 2009 | 5:29 amPhoto taking people of the universe, you really can never document too much. Because the number of shots I have featuring my 8th grade fashions could be counted on two hands. But oh, what fashionable hands they were. -
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band…in Lego, as interpreted by Cole
17 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amAnother day, another Lego creation.As I was looking a bit closer, I wondered, is the dude in the back row center supposed to be the Walrus? Or that creepy Davy Jones dude in Pirates of the Caribbean?Because I don't think he made the final cover of the album. I'm just sayin'...Never mind that. We'll always have Woodstock. Gotta love Jimi Hendrix in Lego. Lefty guitar and all. My boy? He's nothing if not big on historical accuracy. Just ask the Beatles at Shea Stadium. We won't bring up the fact that Paul's Hofner bass is supposed to be a lefty, and George is… -
Gone Are and Here Are—the layout
16 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amSUPPLIES:Layered Template No. 11 (Cathy Zielske) • Classic Cardstock FoundationDigital Date Stamps Vol. 12 (Katie Pertiet) • Stitched by Anna No. 1 (Anna Aspnes) • (click on layout to see larger in new window)I recently wrote about how things have changed during the years that I've been raising these youngin' of mine; how the stuff that's now just memory has been replaced by the stuff that makes up our new everyday.As soon as I did the blog post, I knew I wanted to save it in a layout, so I designed a new template for Designer Digitals to do just that.Scrapbooking offers… -
Giveaway Winners
14 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pmDrum roll please…The winner of the spot in 25 days of Templates, from ReneePearson.com is: Brigid G, who said... "IT all sounds great!" - Brigid GThe winner of a free tutu and matching hair bow from Tiny Belles Boutique is: Lynda p, who said... "I'm loving all the scrap goodies but love how u threw in the tutu giveaway! Thx for sharing."The winner of their choice of either a coil-bound or perfect-bound print edition of the Scrapbooker's All-In-One Memory Logbook 2010 from Log Your Memory is: Rachel Smith, Knoxville, Tennessee. The two winners of the…
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Create Something Today
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Thursday shop release + a tip!
19 Nov 2009 | 7:53 amHello guys! It's Thursday and I'm oping it doesn't rain lol! But yes...today is new release day over at The Digichick and I have two kits in my shop! They are super cool open book templates and they are 25 % off today only so check them out! Open book Template: RectangleOpen Book Template: SquareI think these are so cool! They are templates that look like open books and anyone can find a use for them to make their designs look super neat-o! Photographers, scrapbookers, freelancers, graphic designers...they're great to brainstorm album ideas on or to use as guides for… -
show off...
13 Nov 2009 | 8:13 pm[supplies- Everything from Karla Dudley Designs: Patterned papers: Workshop exclusive (floral), Zander: Baby (dot); Circle sticker and brush: Thanksgiving mini kit freebie; Stitches: Digi Essentials.]Displaying your memories in a new way! I'm putting a new twist on the template. Coming soon to my shop ^_^-out -
MJ, seafood + freebies
11 Nov 2009 | 8:58 pmHello guys. Been a while. As you know, the family got sick again. ALL of my eldest children got the flu. Kody got it the worst with a 104 temperature a few nights back. I was like oh Lordy. Here we go. Everyone looked horrible. No offense but ya know. It was not cute. But now the coast is clear. This is the second day all the kids were at school in a long time so I'm super happy they are feeling better. Tonight my Mom treated Kody and I to a dinner and a movie. We saw Michael Jackson's "This Is It." It was perfect. I adore Michael. Always have. And I thought I was going to… -
Happy National Digital Scrapbooking Day!
7 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pmHello guys! Today is the day for all you digi artsits and hybrid artists to celebrate the wonders of technology lol!!!! No but really...it's the day to take some time out and do it digital! Even if that means typing some text and printing it out...with digital there are so many possibilities! And to help get motivated and inspired, ALL of my kits in my digital shop are 35% OFF!!!!!! Oh yes baby, huge discount for a huge day! It's a really great deal on top of a great deal because one of the things that I love is that my kits are already very affordable so today is a good day :) Here… -
good with the bad
3 Nov 2009 | 4:34 amWe all had a good time this past week. The annual.. and Halloween too ;) And now we're all sick minus Kody and DerRick. Yeah..the boys too. All this madness is hitting us like a ton of bricks. The girls aren't used to being exposed to germies and I got sick over the weekend. I usually get sick when I go out of town but I was hoping the boys would be spared. Anyhoo..I better go. I hope you guys had a great Halloween and got lots of candy ^_^ See you soon and be safe.-out
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Feasts on Scraps
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Don’t tell your brother…
6 Nov 2009 | 2:05 amNo matter how many good vibes and loving snuggles I give my little honeybottom, he doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I really, really hope he’s going to pull through this, but I can feel myself mentally preparing for the worst. At least I’m getting to spend a lot of quality couch time with him - that’s always been our thing, being all snoozy and lazy together. The very first time we met, he curled up behind my legs on the couch and immediately stole my heart. It was love at first spoon. (Thanks to my digital Library of Memories, it was incredibly easy to find… -
Halloweekend
3 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pmOf course the second I started bragging about how happy I was, the whole Bobby thing happened and I was knocked down a few pegs. I spent Halloween feeling pretty down and worried about him, so I had a hard time enjoying the festivities - even though we carved our first pumpkins (ever! Halloween didn’t exist in Norway when we were growing up) and baked these magnificent finger cookies (eeew): Bobby is doing better, but is still very lethargic and generally not himself - but he’s still enough of a gentleman to tell me to say thank you for all the well wishes! Anyway, it was becoming… -
Poor Scabnose
2 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pmPoor little Bobby - he’s really had the worst year ever. In March, he landed wrong jumping off the bed and broke a bone in his paw (and had to wear this ridonculous cast for weeks): In April we went for a hike in Eastern Washington and he came home with a mysterious and rather evil-looking bite on the inside of his leg. The vet had no idea what it could be (it showed up too soon to be a tick bite, and the tick-borne disease tests the vet took later all came back negative), but sent him home with a bunch of antibiotics just in case. Ten days later, he developed a high fever, diarrhea and… -
It’s the time of the season
30 Oct 2009 | 12:52 amI’m enjoying autumn so much this year - I don’t know if it’s because of all the stored up sunshine I have from this summer or if it’s just because I’m suddenly in a much better place (and have a much better mindset) than I’ve been in years, but I just feel happy. And that’s pretty much awesome. Being in the U.S. makes it hard *not* to appreciate the changing of the seasons though…ok, so it’s slightly annoying that the stores put out their Christmas displays in September, but I love all the seasonal foodstuffs (of course I do) like cider… -
Happy feet at last
27 Oct 2009 | 4:45 pmAfter hiking all summer with boots that were literally falling apart at the seams (luckily we had fantastic weather this summer; huge holes tend to make boots less waterproof..), I finally got myself a new pair of boots. Since I have weird feet and get blisters even when I wear flip flops (seriously), I’ve been breaking them in slowly by wearing them on walks around the neighborhood with the dogs, but last weekend I wanted to take them out in the mountains. Mount Pilchuck fit the bill for a short, easy, and hopefully-blister-free hike - plus there’s a lookout at the top, so…
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JW Photography
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....then came baby in a baby carriage...
19 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pmI don't too often use props, but, every once in a while I'll come across something that I just have to use. Last week I was browsing through the flea market and stumbled up on a vintage carriage/pram for, $20.00. I couldn't believe my luck! $20??! I snatched it up and went home giddy with excitement and ideas. That weekend I had an impromptu shoot and had the chance to use it. I was thrilled! Needless to say it has been the best $20 I have ever spent! Isn't she a cutie?! LOVE those cheeks - and she was a doll to work with! I will have some… -
Busy and loving every second of it....
16 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pmI have had several jobs over the years, but none, and I mean none have made me as happy as the one I have now. I can't explain the feeling I get during a shoot or how it feels to connect to people. I can't explain how it feels when I walk away from a shoot...I can only say that I am grateful and blessed and in love with what I do. The photos I am about to share hold a special place in my heart. I reconnected with an old friend from highschool a few months back thanks to Facebook. She had discussed booking a shoot, but time got away from us. As the end of October rolled… -
Ok...so I lied......
11 Nov 2009 | 8:06 amI promised to post the next day and needless to say that didn't happen lol!! Life has been crazy busy but in in such a good way - and it's just getting better. I had 2 sessions, one Saturday and one on Monday - and both made me realize how much I love what I do. We had so much fun at both - lots of laughter and lots of fun. I literally have a blast during sessions - and I think it comes from loving what I do SO much. The first one I'm going to share with you is an absolutely precious 18 month old little girl. She had the most gorgeous blue eyes, the brightest… -
Time gets away from me...
5 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pmand my poor blog ends up neglected! I've been so busy between editing photos - scheduling sessions and working on scrapbook projects! And of course keeping the house running (somewhat) smoothly lol!! Of course all my hard work means I have some things to share! So, without further ado.... Quite possibly my favorite ring shot to date! This one comes in as a close 2nd... This couple will be having a Fall wedding next October so it was fitting to incorporate the pumpkin and gorgeous fall colors. They chose an incredible location for their session - High Falls, right outside… -
Some Sneakies...
29 Oct 2009 | 9:34 amof November's Freehand Scraps Kit - I have to say this kit is incredible. It's full of fun colors, gorgeous patterns and I'm in looooooove with the alphas. Hands down my favorite kit - it was so much fun to use. The kits will go up on November the 1st, so be sure to grab one before they're gone!! In photography news, October 2010 is officially booked (for weddings that is!) Remember, I'm only allowing for 2 weddings each month so if you're thinking of booking now is the time! Alright, I've got to hop off of here...there is a little girl and a…
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Help [ME] Ronda
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a crocodile..
18 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pmcan't stick out its tonguei am trying to listen to things more my body, my mindso there must be some reason why that little fact should pop up on my instant messsage accountjust like when i look around at things todayi am in comfortable pants & shirt because i took a step at creating a healthy bodypart of that journey was letting go of those needs wants for perfection & first time fearsi met kari at my first yoga class ever i also was met with cameras recording this mornings sessionis this a test? of course it isand i was scared, i was fearful of being wrong in the poses,but i… -
so much goodness
14 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pmthere is a lot of good things happening around the web...i guess to a lot of us scrappy people, it seemed like the perfect weekend.We are having fun at Cocoa Daisy. The forums are packed with challenges, games, classes, & prizes. Need inspiration? Hop onto the Message Boards. You can check out my class... Loads of Layers V2 HERE. One of the things i love about scrapbooking is how it brings people together from across the globe. And even better when it for a cause. The Studio has put together a charity extravaganza weekend complete with challenges & prizes to raise money… -
behind
12 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pmevery parent is a kid teen rolling her eyes.....I am just saying...... -
Fall into Cocoa Daisy
10 Nov 2009 | 9:28 pmSo excited for the online crop this weekend at Cocoa Daisy. Now that's quite a schedule of events! We would love to see you all there. Drop by or Stay a while. We have lots of challenges, games, projects, classes, & chats. Of course there will be prizes through out the crop but you have to be there to win it! and if you are there, you will see the NEW Cocoa Daisy website! I am really excited to bring you another version of Loads of Layers. Please note this free online class is meant to inspire & give you some foundations to build on. I hope you will join us for… -
feeling groovy
6 Nov 2009 | 5:49 pmand maybe a wee bit cheeky... ok a lotwhich means i feeling more & more like myselfgreat lunch with friends yesterdaywrite out my lists to keep me on trackworking on living those valuesand just plain ole breathing.... Plans and schedules sometimes just go out the window . I'm happy when things seem to fall into place . The last thing I drank was water (ok maybe not) . One of the most valuable things in my life is love. I like cheese on my pizza. duh... and some veggies too Dear November, I heart you . And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to crafting with…
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[ J - FOR THE RECORD]
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[bi-weekly inspiration kickstart]
15 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amI LOVE the library.... ever since i was a little girl, and there were not the multitude of local libraries around, I love going into the central library, down the musty smelling corridors, to read books over in the tiny tiny children section. Our children do not know how lucky they are! There is now a local library in each little precinct, all with their own "specialty" sections. We have our favorite branches and the kids have as much fun choosing out their books for the week as I do! I totally remember the entire "mr men" collection from my younger years and now my own children are enjoying… -
[photo effects]
13 Nov 2009 | 7:23 amFor all you professional + amateur photographer mummies out there, do you use Photoshop on your photos? Do you edit your photos at all? I used to think that PS was "cheating", but not anymore! I've been seeing some really stunning pics on various blog sites, most of them are by professional photographers. They use PS not to "correct" the photo, but to enhance it and to create a certain mood that is not really present. Found this website via another website on my bloglines - and i'm totally sold on the photos! really really gorgeous, this is a momma of 3 and she looks SOO good! :) There's also… -
[a movie screening-UNDER THE SEA]
10 Nov 2009 | 8:45 amWe have been given some tickets to watch the latest Omni Max movie at the science centre courtesy of the lovely people at Mead Johnson + Science Centre, via a fellow blogger and media firm - 24seven. :) This movie and launch party is to mark the launch of a strategic tie up of Mead Johnson and the Science Centre to further enhance learning for young children. From now till the 30th Nov, at all NTUC Fairprice outlets, every purchase of Enfagrow A+ / Enfakid A+ / EnfaSchool A+, will be rewarded with a complimentary Free Science Centre ticket (Child). Not only that, adults accompanying children… -
[Playdate at the Beach]
2 Nov 2009 | 4:36 amHehe, are you all sick of looking at the Beach pics? Yup! We brought the girls again to the beach over the weekend, it was touch and go at first as the weather was stormy and rainy the whole of saturday, and sunday morning started out pretty dismal as well. After much fervent praying (G), we were so happy that the skies cleared around 9, which was when we settled in on our fav spot at the beach.G of cos was delighted to meet G again, they greeted each other like long lost friends and it was heartwarming to see them embrace and talk nineteen to a dozen the whole morning! The younger set… -
[Sundays at the beach]
27 Oct 2009 | 7:35 pmSince the last visit to the beach, we have decided that it should be a weekly / bi-weekly feature for the girls. They absolutely love the sand, the water play and the general chill out factor of being at Sentosa. This weekend, although we had a scant 4 hrs of sleep previously, we managed to bring the girls way before the hot sun came up! Even so, they managed to get all rosy and flushed.... :) All the better for mama's photos!Cheeky little girl....Look at her rosy cheeks...This little one was content to sit on the sand, heaping sand into her purple bucket. *note that she insisted on sitting…
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Dear Lizzy
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this girl
20 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pmNever a dull moment with this little girl. Because life is way more fun when we throw kix all over the floor, dance parties in the morning & saying things like, "Momma, I got 'nother hypopasis." wing: House of 3font: Mia's Scribblingsphoto action: Totally Rad Actions/pool party -
embellished tee
18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmWhat's the perfect gift this Christmas season? The correct answer is... anything handmade.If you are in my family don't be surprised when you open one of these corsage tees from Santa... even if you're my brother. Okay, I will limit it only to the girls.I am going to post some of the tips for making the fabric embellished tees I showed on Studio 5. The first tee is seen below where I mixed different fabrics, sizes & layers of rosettes. For these rosettes I used a die cut flower from Sizzix. If you don't have a die cut machine Martha Stewart has some great instructions and templates… -
It's here!!
15 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pmIt's been just over a year since I started the journey of my book, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges, & now it's finally in my hands!Friday afternoon I got a couple excited emails saying, "It's here." So I jumped in the car and ran up to Creating Keepsakes just before they closed for the weekend. The books sat next to me on the passenger seat all the way home just beckoning me to open-but I promised Collin I wouldn't even peek until he was home. Yes, it was torture... but I did it.Then the kiddos needed our attention so we waited until they went to bed before diving into the pages together. -
more...
15 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pmDay 2, Saturday, at Spark was another beautiful day. We were so blessed with marvelous weather considering if we would have had it this weekend it would be snowing...!The Spark students went to 4 classes on Saturday, a meaningful necklace, vintage fabric embellishing, art journal & photography. Each teacher will be posting about their class on their blogs so check them out. I was lucky to teach with the Rhonna Farrer!! I've never met anyone with so much spunk in such a little body... :) but honestly, she inspires me in all areas of life. (mom, spiritually, creatively & having fun at… -
day one details
11 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pmWelcome to Spark!What made this event so incredible were all these ladies! Margie's husband, Grant, built this awesome photo wall. It was such a great photo op not to mention cute decor. It amazes me that little details like this wall that were part of our first vision came through in the end. • Margie, Megan & Leslie decorating. We are so grateful for all our helpers!!• Yes, I trusted my life on that ladder... it was all for the cause.• Rhonna draped in the paper links and flowers.• One of the awesome signs that Rhonna designed.• The Sweet Tooth Fairy cupcakes & tissue…
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Life as a Three Legged Dog
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Finished Chloe's Blanket
17 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pmShe is so happy to have a new blanket to snuggle up in as winter comes upon us! We went to the store and picked out the yarn together, and then I spent a good chunk of time every evening last week crocheting row upon row of love. It is a soft and very warm blanket for how light it is, and the colors are beautiful, the combination she selected is very soothing and subtle. We are going to go get some more yarn tonight so she can learn how to crochet, she wants to make a blanket as a Christmas gift for her boyfriend. Very excited that she wants to try this hobby, and I hope that she finds it as… -
Bye Jaye...
14 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pmOne of my dearest friends is moving to Idaho on Tuesday, sadness...I have known Jaye since I moved to Utah, we have been playing tennis together for years, and we have watched each other mature as players, but also as friends. I know I will be seeing her now and then, so it isn't tragic, but it will be hard having someone who is so integral to my life's schedule not be around on a day to day basis. Just the week before, another very dear friend moved to SoCal with her cute husband and darling little son, and it was harder because if I do see her it will be a very rare day. At least with Jaye,… -
A Misting and Masking Tutorial
11 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pmThis card was so fun to make, and I have written a tutorial for making a shimmery, glimmery mist from Ranger products, and also using little snowflakes from a Martha Stewart craft punch as a mask. Super fun! I hope you take a minute to head over to The CLASSroom to check it out!Happy Wednesday!B- -
Winner of the Domestic Love set is...
10 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pmThanks for all of you who left comments, I love reading the wonderful things that you have said! Congrats to:Jan Larson!This is such a fun set of stamps. The sentiments are funny and I love the font you used! All your samples are beautiful!Jan please email me your address so that I can get these sent out to you!B- -
Domestic Love Stamp Set Give-Away
5 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pmI spent a little creative time this afternoon playing with my new stamp set this afternoon! Designing this plate was so fun, I really wanted it to be playfully quirky but also inspiring and useful.I pulled out a bunch of my delicious October Afternoon paper and had a lot of fun making these! They are all sized at 3" wide by 6" tall, a great card size in my opinion. I think this group of cards would make a fantastic little gift. Who can't use a little encouragement?I would like to give one of these away, leave me a comment just to say hi by midnight on Monday night and I will randomly select…
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Life is good
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how to
19 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pmmake this cute x-mas tree, i bet you were wondering that, right?! well. i tell ya. in a minute. first let me tell you i was totally inspired by Gigi's fab trees, i decided to give it a go. i know i don't even come close to her craftmanship, but i had fun making them and now i'll share my "how to make" with you! first of all gather your supplies: the Scrap-Club December kit and use: -> 2 pieces of patterned paper (depends on how big you want your tree, mine is 15 cm wide and 20 cm height (when the paper is flat) -> the big round paper doilie -> the Crate North Pole Journal Stickers -> i've… -
jingle bells, jingle bells...
16 Nov 2009 | 4:58 amtralalalalalalaaaaaaaaaaaa some new sneaks for you to get you in the X-mas spirit! i'm already in FULL GEAR. all made with the fabulous December kit from Scrap-Club! but first we have to deal with that other old man with the beard.... Sinterklaas finally has arrived in Holland and the 'fun' of "schoenen zetten" (kids place their shoe so they get a gift in it, well, they hope so!) has started! Sanne totally surprised me by saying: "mommy, i so hope i'll get some cookies (pepernoten) in my shoe and that Sinterklaas will give the gifts to the poor children. look in my room, i already have so… -
fun recipe and a sneak!
14 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amwhat happens when you are trying to loose weight? you see FOOD everywhere. but the good part of it is (well... besides loosing the weight ofcourse!!), that i try to seak new healty recipes! and found a good one for brussels sprouts! so, i thought it was a great idea to share, although i'm not sure if it is really really low calorie. guess you should decide for yourself :D doesn't this look yum to you?? it did to me and we LOVED it. so here you go: brussels sprouts (spruitjes) for 4 persons, approx. 500 grams (we are BIG eaters...) basmati rice (basmati rijst) for 4 persons, approx. 300 grams… -
packing kits!
12 Nov 2009 | 4:57 amlast night my dining table looked like this and i'm not complaining! i am thrilled that so many of you already ordered my "Our December Rituals" kit & turorial, that i barely got something left to put in my Etsyshop REVolution. if you've ordered one and was on the waitinglist and DID NOT get an email from me with payment details, please send me an email cause something is going wrong than! i totally forgot to show these 2 layouts i also created with the November kit from Scrap-Club. silly me. i got the December kit and boy o boy my hands are ITCHING to start! there's a little story behind… -
this is it
8 Nov 2009 | 11:48 am*** EDITED: you are so quick!! only 5 more kits left and they are going like crazy! so don't think too long, once they are gone, they are gone! *** the kit. the "our december rituals"-kit. it will be available for only 25 euro (about $37.50)! yes! how freaking cool is that? the tutorial will be 7 euro ($10.00). what's in there: 1 full sheet of Toga tiny alphabet letter stickers 1 piece of chipboard for front and back cover 1/2 sheet of Kraft cardstock 1 sheet of Bazzill white cardstock, cut in strips of 7,5 cm 1 strip of 10 cm Bazzill white cardstock 12 pieces of patterned…
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Life Outside the Fishbowl
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Stamp Giveaway!
12 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amMichelle Neddo, one of the fabulous Method Playground girls, is RAK'ing two sets of stamps! The stamp sets benefit the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure.Hurry!!! Leave a comment before 9 pm tonight! You can get all the details here. -
November Pagemap
7 Nov 2009 | 11:19 amWe have another pagemap challenge for November. Just stop by the store and pick up some items from this month's design team display of the SEI Moravia line and create a layout based on this sketch. I didn't follow the sketch exactly this month, taking a few liberties with the overlapping blocks and turning them into a collage. For the circle I pulled out some old circle templates and traced around one with a thin marker. I used my line for a journaling guide. -
Just 18 days left....
3 Nov 2009 | 6:30 amWhich reminds me. I need to order my "I'd rather be in Forks" sticker for my car ...The Twilight Saga: New Moon Volturi FeaturetteTrailer Park | MySpace Video -
Design Inspiration
2 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pmNow that it's November my mailbox is filled with all sorts of catalogs. I have no idea why we keep getting sent these things - we never order from catalogs. Anyhow, add those to all the magazines I have (mostly "home porn" as Tom likes to tease me -- House Beautiful, Kitchen Remodeling, etc.). Why not put these to good use, besides filling the recycling container?So, my challenge for Method Playground is this - take a magazine or catalog and find something inspiring. A color, shape or pattern. A page layout, a font - anything and use it to inspire a layout. I took a page from… -
Halloween
2 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pmSo we had a very small crowd here for Halloween - very disappointing. I'm wondering if there's some inverse relationship between the amount of candy I buy and the number of trick-or-treaters. Rachel wore her Ahuru (?) Star Trek costume and Thomas reverted back to Star Wars. And, traditionally, we took too long to get the pumpkins carved & set up and the kids in their costumes to get any good outside pics. So, instead here they are in their Star Trek ones from last week's Boo at the Zoo. She spent a lot of time telling everyone that she's the only person in a red shirt…
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Little Corner of Ania
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~~ Growing before our eyes ~~
16 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pmPencil-Lines #161 went live – with sketch by Anna and guested by Zarah!! :) I totally love this simple yet elegant sketch – and I love the awesome-cool look you get by rounding opposite corners on a small square piece of paper. I love how it looks on larger squares, but when done on small ones – the look is just so so cool =) I got the tip from a blog (sigh, I suck at remembering where cool details originates from) which got it from Scrabook Trends I believe. I’ve seen these kind of squares around more lately I think. You can’t really see it here, but I sewed around the photo and… -
~~ Charity: Water ~~
13 Nov 2009 | 9:30 amOoh, I’m running short of time – Christmas Party Season apparently started (o.O) and I’m off to my boss shortly for the first of many get-togethers. BUT. Before I’m off I have to share this with you: The Studio is hosting a charity-event this whole weekend, starting today (Friday), where you can join their challenges and get plenty of chances to win awesome prizes and at the same time help donate to the charitywater.org cause. I’m one of their many guests this weekend hosting a challenge. Mine will be posted early tomorrow (Saturday) – I hope you’ll want to drop by their… -
~~ I’ve been flying ~~
12 Nov 2009 | 9:22 amEarlier this week I got to do something really fun. I got to fly a helicopter. Whee!! Now I realize there’s a lot of people who’s involved in helicopters like, every day, or at least on a regular basis. However, I’m not one of them. Hence my “whee!” It all started with these two oil platforms coming in for maintenance out at Hanøytangen. They get a lot of oil platforms out there, but never two at once. It was sort of a big deal out there, and they decided to rent a helicopter to document the event. Luckily for me, the newspaper got wind of this and even better, instead of asking… -
~~ The Gift ~~
8 Nov 2009 | 12:27 pmPencil-Lines #160 with aussie Kathie Link and I really really love how it turned out. Just never mind that it doesn’t look like the sketch at all much in the end... Personally I’m all for a sketch giving you just the right jump-start to have a go at your layout. Wheter it ends up looking like the sketch (flipped, rotated, swapped elements, whatev) or not at all – well… in the grand scheme it’s less important when you’ve actually finished the layout and feel happy – just use the excuse that you really made it yours hm? At least that’s what I’m trying to tell myself… -
~~ Better but not quite there… ~~
6 Nov 2009 | 5:48 amAnd that’s the last statement you’re gonna get from me when it comes to how I feel right now. I’m really trying to fight against my innate needs to just feel.sorry.for.myself. but that’s boring to read about so there! Good news is that I felt good enough to scrap the other day..which meant the whole stay-at-home-and-be-sick-thing became a little more bearable for me :p So. I made a card for a person whose party is tonight but because I’m not entirely well enough (+ the reg. babysitter is sick herself :p) I’m gonna stay at home w/the kids. Jeje. The card had to be large enough to…
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Making Memories
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We have Company!
20 Nov 2009 | 10:50 amThe last few days have been really exciting here at Making Memories. Some of our design team members were able to come and visit us at our offices in Utah. We had a lot of fun eating yummy dinners, training, and building friendships. It was great to have them here. AND we have other exciting news. We are so happy that Wilna made the Two Peas Digital Creative Team. CONGRATULATIONS!!! -
Guest Designer Cindy Liebel - Thank You Mini Book
19 Nov 2009 | 5:33 amThanksgiving is in one week from today. Here is Cindy's last idea for Thanksgiving gifts to give to your loved ones.To create these cute bags trim and adhere floral pattern paper and leaf journaling die-cut to paper bag. Add ribbon trim to hide the seams. Use the Slice to cut a 2" leave and embellish die-cut shape with metal rim tag with leaf die-cut and metal embellishment. Pop-dot off gift bag. For the tag, repeat same process, but cut die-cut out at 3" using cardstock and adding pattern paper to metal rim tag. Adorn with ribbon. Design card used: Think Pink and Calendar -
Forever Thankful by Wendy B.
18 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amToday Wendy Bretz shares what she is thankful for. The journaling says: I can’t even begin to tell you how much you mean to me. You are there for me no matter how tired you are. You help me with Hannah even if you are busy. You take care of us when we are down. You show us unconditional love every single day. You run this household and keep everything together. You treat everyone with respect and show kindness even when you’re mad. I AM forever thankful everyday for you and I am proud to say that you are my Mom, my Best Friend and… -
Guest Designer Carol Sheetz
17 Nov 2009 | 7:13 amToday Carol Sheetz is Making Memories’ Guest Designer. Carol created some project using Making Memories Vintage Findings Collection. Items Needed: Vintage Findings paper: brown wallpaper, floral fabric, music edges and artisan die-cut dot. Vintage Findings Embellishments: velvet flowers, metal embossed gold alpha, foil epoxy alpha in cream, tickets, label artisan labels, and flower pins. To create this layout, follow these steps: 1. Cut various strips of paper, ink them, and sew them on background paper as shown. 2. Adhere photo to page. 3. Group various embellishments on the side… -
Guest Designer Katherine Blue
16 Nov 2009 | 6:25 amToday we are excited to have one of Making Memories’ Facebook Friends as our guest designer. Help me welcome Katherine Blue. She created a few projects to share. I created a "Gratitude" box using Making Memories’ Autumn Splendor collection and flowers from the craft store. I wanted to display this box and the tags in a basket in my living room so my family and friends who are coming to visit for the holidays can enjoy it. I am going to have everyone write what they are thankful for on the back of the tags. That way, we can stay grounded and remember all of our…
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Melody's Sofa
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** UPDATED Brave Girl Camp Chronicles, Part II …plus a little diversion
20 Nov 2009 | 11:08 amBrave Girl Camp Chronicles, Part II …plus a little diversion I remember a giant realization several years back. It was a life-changer, because it brought something into my life that I thought would be forever illusive, unattainable. I learned that you can be afraid and still be brave. I learned, in fact, that bravery meant looking fear in the face and doing it anyway…whatever “it” is.I can honestly say that I have done a lot of things in my life that have been very brave for me…..for others they may have been easy things to do, and that is totally ok….but I know for sure that I… -
Brave Girl Camp Chronicles, Part 1
23 Oct 2009 | 12:19 pmWhat Happened BEFORE Brave Girl Camp? Part 1(I just finished and went back and read this post and it’s really long….it has taken me ALL week to get this post out…and I had no idea that this is even what I needed to say…..but, I guess it is…and now I know even more about why and how things happen the way that they do…and did…..and wow…..life is so full of miracles and surprises)Before I get into what happened at Brave Girl Camp, which I will refer to as BGC from here on out in the post, I must take you back a little bit so that you can fully understand all of this from my… -
More inspiring posts about Brave Girls.....Life Changing Fun for Women!!!
20 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pmHi Friends!!!!I am still working on my post...this is so huuuge for me...hard to put into words....but...I totally didn't even put Becky's link on the last post right...and you are totally missing out if you did not get to read her post on her wonderful blog (which you will want to follow for sure...as well as the others that I linked you to last!Sooo, as I scour through the hundreds and hundreds of beautiful photos, trying to figure out which ones to post, and how, exactly to put this all into words....PLEASE read these two blog posts from fellow Brave Girls...(which by the way is not an… -
feels sooo good.
19 Oct 2009 | 5:22 pmFeels soooooo amazingly PEACEFUL...so good....beyond words good...to follow your dreams...to see them realized.....to rest in the peace of it.Today is my 38th birthday...and it sure is feeling like it's gonna be the best year yet...just got back from our first, ever Brave Girl Camp.....it was a zillion times more incredible, magical and perfect than any of us ever could have dreamed....it was all about the people who found their way there, mixed with the changes in weather that seemed to accompany the exact processes we were going through.....and the music...and the food.....ooooooh, the… -
LIFE CHANGING FUN FOR WOMEN……ohhhh yes!
30 Sep 2009 | 5:20 amI loooove what I am about to write about….hope you will too! I know it’s long….but I couldn’t leave ANYTHING out! Yesterday marked the 2 week point til we leave for our first ever Brave Girl Camp – LIFE-CHANGING FUN FOR WOMEN (My sister Kathy’s, and my new business venture….women’s retreats…) www.bravegirlsclub.com ...and, folks…..this is a dreamy dreamy dreamy fact of life these days….that this big dream is becoming such a miraculous reality in such an easy, fun, amazing and light-filled way.We hosted a very small practice camp last week….just to get a feel for…
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Method Playground
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Challenge 53 Winners!
15 Nov 2009 | 5:07 pmOops! I missed posting the winners by a full 6 days.... sorry to those of you who came looking earlier this week to see if you were selected. I just realized tonight as I was getting ready for tomorrow's challenge (a FUN one, by the way) that I had not posted the winners yet.So, our winners are:KeriK, who gets the first add-on for her wonderful minibook! Make sure you take a look at this beautiful book, folks.and, by random draw:Penny, who gets the second add-on.Thanks again to Studio Calico for the goodies. Ladies, send me your addresses and I will get those kits out to you lickity-split. -
Ribbon Titles
15 Nov 2009 | 7:07 amChallenge 55 - Writing with ribons!Finding a title can be the best part of scrapbooking... as it can be the worst nightmare. After all, it IS the final touch in a layout, isn't it? What a pleasure to go through our stash looking for letters in the right size, the right colour, the right design ... Well, this time we are going to write our title not with those beautiful alphabet letters but with... ribbon(s) or anything similar! I hear you sigh: it's so difficult to glue, it's not easy... I know, I know but... it's also so beautiful too!! Why don't you have a go and show us what you can do? -
Challenge 54 - Design Ideas from Magazines
2 Nov 2009 | 11:16 amIf your house is anything like mine, you probably have magazines lying around the house. And if you're really like me it's waaaaay too many magazines. And that doesn't even count the daily deluge of catalogs we're getting now that it's getting closer to Christmas.So my challenge to you is a design challenge. Pick something from a magazine to inspire you, design-wise. It can be an ad or photo, a pattern, a color combination, a page design - whatever you like - and use it on a layout.Here's what our team came up with:Deborah:I chose to mimic the array of mushrooms in the above picture. However,… -
Check back....
2 Nov 2009 | 10:38 amThanks to all who participated in the Patterned Paper challenge. What a great range of layouts we had! Take a look at the entries in the slide show below, and then check back NEXT Monday, when I will announce our winners.Also, Challenge 54 will post later today! -
Challenge 53 Slide Show
2 Nov 2009 | 10:36 am
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Nitty.Gritty.
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The invisible connections...
19 Nov 2009 | 6:39 amIn sharing openly about our loss of Teagan and the sudden reality of trauma, grief, sorrow and heartache in our day-to-day lives our family has made connections in 'real life' and online that we never would have likely encountered had we not shared our story. This 'connection' is something that almost always invisible to the eye, but is powerful and felt so strongly by the heart. Now that it has been several years of sharing our story I am simply amazed at how many people do have this connection to us and we with them- a connection that I treasure and yet ache so deeply for all at the same… -
How it works.
16 Nov 2009 | 11:08 amWould you believe that after more than eight years of living with grief and moving beyond trauma that there are still new things to learn about the whole process and unexpected moments can still come as a surprise? Well, it's true. I've got a little story to share with you that happened while I was browsing in the girls' outwear department yesterday. If you check in on me at Facebook, you already know what happened as I updated my status with this story.This is what I posted:I was stopped dead in my tracks when I was at a store today and heard a mom say, "Teagan, Teagan...come over here and… -
Playing by the "rules"
13 Nov 2009 | 10:12 amI was thinking about how much Chip and I need to get away as a couple this past week for several different reasons, but recognize how it isn't the easiest thing to make happen. So I looked back in my blog archives and found it was January of 2006 when we last spent time away from our kids/home/responsibilities for more than 24 hours. That's coming up on 4 years since we've taken time for our marriage beyond the routine ways of doing marriage. Our getaway that January- was a roadtrip to Iowa where we went to a friend's 40th birthday party. We were gone for about 48 hours. Prior to that it had… -
Crumbs and more.
10 Nov 2009 | 7:41 amSomedays I wonder if I am meant to do more than sweep Cheerios off of the floor and get tangles out of hair. I wonder if it matters that I bring Wyndham to therapy or wash yet another load of whites. I sometimes wonder if I had a choice, would I choose to pick kids up from school and have to quiet their squabbles on the ride home and force them to eat a few veggies at dinner too.Yes. I can answer yes, I am meant for this. And sock monkey jammies and big smiles only add to my confidence and make every crushed Cheerio I sweep worthwhile. Today Ava learned to write her '5' correctly. She was so… -
How fun!
9 Nov 2009 | 11:34 amSo random number generator picked "Just call me b" as the winner of the DIY Holiday Workshop online class. Congrats to you! Just email me and I'll get KA to hook you up with all the class info that you need to get started. Fun!Now, I wanted to give you all a little something for playing along, and I chose these adorable and festive winter brownie pops as just the thing. I found them through the Bake It Pretty blog- which has some of the cutest cupcake toppers and packaging ever. There was a link to the Inspired Bride, and that's how I found the photo above and the recipe for this cool…
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OLW
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thank you
26 Oct 2009 | 7:48 pmfor all your kind words. It is so sweet to hear that we did what we set out to accomplish: to inspire you with words.And we wanted to let you know, it is our intention to leave the blog up in hopes that it will continue to inspire you, even if we don't post new words. Many Many Hugs & Lots of Love -
The power of Words...
22 Oct 2009 | 9:19 am"Parting is such sweet sorrow"With a heavy heart and yet a peace of mind, One Little Word has decided to close as a challenge blog. I know that it may come as a shock for some of you. We love what we do, we love sharing our words with you, and we love seeing what you create with these words. But sometimes our paths change and we must follow our hearts. These decisions have been weighing on my mind for a while now and even when one can clearly see the best course of action, implementing those actions can be so hard. I want to take this time to say thank you. Thank you to the… -
GRATITUDE favourites
19 Oct 2009 | 11:35 ambeautiful...just beautiful. so much gratitude shown, for life, love, people. thank you for that. thank you for sharing with us your gratitude...for opening our eyes to so many more things to be grateful for. thank you for letting us be a part of the journey. thank you wordsters. it's been beautiful...just beautiful!! And the winner of the fabulous Cosmo Cricket kit is..... we chose Leah Allen - TX and let's not forget these beauties that caught our eyes... -
OPEN favorites
14 Oct 2009 | 3:11 pmFirst off, let me apologize for being late with this post. Please know these posts are important to us. My family was hit by the Flu (yes the swine flu) and it really took away my energy. I wanted to give the winner the spotlight so i thought today would be a good day to get this posted. We love how OPEN you were with your thoughts, with your beautiful creations. The selected winner will be receiving a beautiful kit from The Paper Niche plus Journaling three ways by the fabulous Karla Dudley. Congratulations to: Jan Barlow - PA, USA and let's not forget these beauties that… -
Word Up # 62: GRATITUDE
7 Oct 2009 | 5:00 amit's funny...when i chose this word, i was thinking of thanksgiving. knowing that my word was falling around the canadian thanksgiving...i thought...perfect!! fitting!! i had chosen this word about a month or more ago as my next word up and when it came down to actually scrapping with the word...i went a completely different route. our lives change so fast...our directions go differently. it brings a new appreciation...gratitude...for our previous journey and a sense of awe for the new one. i found myself here...in a new journey. a journey of self growth and change. something that i…
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paper passion and pixel mania
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the calm before the storm
15 Nov 2009 | 9:42 pmso tomorrow is the day. the start of the countdown to homecoming... in the past 3 days we have celebrated our 10 year anniversary, thanksgiving & christmas. one one time, and two a little early. it's been a bit of a crazy week of icky colds and precious moments all mixed together.today we did our early christmas. stan gave the girls the little gifts he'd picked out for them. each deployment he's picked out a little something extra special for them before he goes. this year he commissioned a friend of ours to make stamped silver bracelets for the girls with a special message just for them… -
i had such high hopes for today...
9 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pmbut alas, i got sick and got absolutely nothing done! poor emma was super sick yesterday, and last night i caught some of her germies. at four this afternoon i drug my sorry self out of bed to see how torrey's day at school went. so much for a productive day of scrapping! hopefully tomorrow i'll be back up and at 'em. at least i will have my blog updated before the clock strikes 12! lol. i am hoping to get a year-in-review photo book made for the inlaws (good thing they don't have internet access!) before christmas, but haven't quite got it together yet! how did the year slip by so quickly? -
dear neglected blog, i still love you
6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pmoh my goodness, how did i get so behind... again? in the busyness of daily life, my poor blog has been one of the back burner items lately. we've been keeping very busy getting ready for stan's upcoming deployment and spending as much family time as possible together. So here is my week in review... starting with the cushy kissing reindeer slippers from target's dollar section. who knew slippers could be such fun?!my wild little pumpkin princess with one of her self-thought-out poses after school. :)torrey and daddy snuggling up on the couch for a daddy/daughter moment. she's going to have a… -
in the waning light
29 Oct 2009 | 11:17 pmbeing one who takes almost all of my pictures with natural light... the changing of the season is sure having an effect on my daily life! it's getting kind of hard to sneak in a natural light picture when the girls get home from school. by late afternoon so much of the light is already gone. guess it makes for a good reason to learn how to use my flash better... today i played around with the lensbaby and the creative aperture disks again. i gave the heart a try today with torrey. thought the irony of her grumpy face and the hearts sort of flying away worked. i did get a bunch of her smiling… -
a week flies by
26 Oct 2009 | 11:33 pmso here i am behind on posting again! so once again, i'll do a quick sum up of our week with project 365 pics...spent most of the week just keeping busy with daily life... scrapping, family time and the lot. we're down to the last few weeks of having stan at home, so we've definitely been packing in every moment of family time possible. playing yahtzee, having breakfast together, reading together, wrestling around... you know, just the perfect little moments that make everyday life wonderful. saturday we all slept in & stan made one of his yummy breakfasts. lucky us! we never eat as…
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paper rhino
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A fun filled scrappy weekend!
15 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pmI had a wonderful time this weekend at the Cocoa Daisy Fall Crop. What an amazing group of women that I had the privilege of spending time with and getting to know. The challenges and classes are all still up and you have until November 22 to complete them and be eligible for some great prizes! Check out all the fun here. Make sure you take a moment to head over to Cocoa Daisy and check out our new look, Tricia has had the whole site redone and it looks fabulous!!Here is a little overview of my contributions to the crop:My challenge was an "ad inspired" challenge based on this collection of… -
Cocoa Daisy Fall Crop!!
9 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pmIt's almost time for our Fall Crop at Cocoa Daisy! Here is the crop schedule along with a little sneak peek at my on-line class:Hope you can join us for all the fun! -
Scrappy classes etc.
5 Nov 2009 | 4:31 pmThe Nov/Dec project kit is sold out! Thank you to everyone that ordered one, I hope you enjoy putting it together as much as I did. I am looking forward to displaying it this Christmas.I am very excited to be a part of Cocoa Daisy Destinations Mykonos 2010!!! Wow! I can't believe I am going to Greece next year! Click here for all the details and if you click on the instructors tab you will see a familiar face :). I really hope you can join us for this very special scrapbooking getaway! Oh, and did you notice the little sneak peek at what the new Cocoa Daisy site will look like? Isn't it… -
Nov./Dec. Project Kit
30 Oct 2009 | 8:11 pmChristmas ATC displayFull of plenty of Christmas themed goodies from manufactures like Making Memories, 7gypsies, Little Yellow Bicycle and My Mind's Eye, this kit will help you not only record your Christmas memories but display them during the holiday season for everyone to enjoy! You can use photos from Christmas' past or have it ready to record this upcoming season. The 25 numbered stickers from Little Yellow Bicycle make it easy to create a number of themes for your display: 25 favorite Christmas memories from years gone by, a countdown to Christmas with a different memory for each day,… -
Ode to fall....
29 Oct 2009 | 7:24 amWhen God gives you leaves of gold, what do you do with them...........why you dance in them of course!
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Scrapbooking Ali
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Pumpkin Patch Pout
16 Nov 2009 | 5:33 pmLast year at the pumpkin patch was interesting due to Drew's difficult attitude. I'm not 100% positive but I think it had something to do with the presence of his new baby brother. Whatever the reason, I still love the pictures. Sure he was mad and grumpy in the majority of the pictures but they make me smile. The pictures still tell a story, even if it's a pouty one. :)As far as how Drew is doing since we've been home from the hospital...I'll let the picture tell that story!• Be on the look out for a fun new project I'm working on right now. I'll be giving more details later on. It's by… -
I'm hoping this never happens again!
12 Nov 2009 | 9:01 amSuper early on Monday morning Drew crawled up in bed with Mike and I. He wasn't feeling good and was making it very clear with his loud sniffles. By the time we got up he was so tired and weak that he planted his butt on the couch and wouldn't move. I called our doctor and we set up an appointment for later that day. When I came home from work to take Drew to his appointment I was shocked to see that he was eating lunch and acting quite chipper. I was so happy that he seemed to be feeling a million times better. I was thinking we really didn't need to see the doctor but figured it couldn't… -
Halloween Recap
5 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pmLet's see...We carved pumpkins. Drew was so happy that he had graduated from goo scooper to pattern poker. I still maintained the responsibility of carving queen. (Yes, I used scrapbooking adhesives to attach the pattern. I couldn't find the regular tape. Mike suggested running out to get some. I laughed and said, "Are you kidding me!?!")Drew really did a great job and was so proud of his work. I was too!After we tag teamed the first one I then made the mistake of telling Drew that he could pick out whatever pattern he wanted me to carve from the book. Of course he went straight to the super… -
I'm going to get in trouble with Santa.
3 Nov 2009 | 10:24 pmThe other day I was sitting at our dinning room table scrapbooking/working. In the middle of deep concentration over some crackle paint application, out of the corner of my eye, I see a little red head bob over to the table."Watcha doin' Mama?", Drew says."Working." "Can I work too?", he asks."Not right now, sweetie. This is something Mama has to have done quickly for a class."A few seconds pass and when Drew discovers that his sad little pouty face isn't working,"Mama?""Yes, Drew?""I think for Christmas I'm going to ask Santa for Scooby Doo movies AND scrapbooking stuff. I bet he'll get the… -
The Davis Clan and the Pumpkin Patch
27 Oct 2009 | 9:48 pmI would have to say that Jackson won the award for the most entertaining at the pumpkin patch this year. Last year Drew won, hands down, with his pumpkin patch pouty attitude. (He hadn't quite adjusted to life with a baby brother and was not shy to display it in tantrums. Lots of tantrums.) At least this year he was back to sweet Drew.Jackson was so excited with everything because it was all so new to him. Most of my pictures are of his backside, he was always on the go. I'm quickly discovering that getting a picture of both the boys together is next to impossible. They both were going,…
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Scraphappy
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this about sums it up...
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My space
10 Nov 2009 | 6:59 amsince we've moved, i've not had a lot of time to get my "own" space situated... that's TOTALLY fine as it's so low on the priority list. however, i did have some time to make it a little more comfy. here's the new one (i still really miss my basement hole, though). here it is... now, share what your space looks like (don't worry if it's a mess - we all know we have messes and IT IS OK)!!!! oh and here's my "other" workspace... pretty crazy, i know... my back and shoulders really hate me because a lot of the time i… -
Did you miss any?
8 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pmhere's the official blog hop list in case you missed any... (find the first freebie on the hop RIGHT HERE in this post!!!)Julie – http://www.twodogsandahusband.blogspot.com/ Sara – http://deltasierra.typepad.com/everythingwhichisyes/ Peppermint – http://www.frickonastick.com/ Kate – http://www.digiscrappingqueen.com/blog/ MandaKay – http://www.mandakay-everydaylife.blogspot.com/ Rez – http://rezikazurch.com/blog/ AmandaJane – http://amandajanescraps.blogspot.com/ Kristin – http://wyowoman.blogspot.com/ Valorie – http://www.chocolatecoveredpolkadots.com/ Mabel –… -
The Hoppin' Pad
5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmall about The Lilypad today!!! we have a ton of stuff going on that, we hope, will interest you!!! on top of ALL of that, we also have a new site design, new tutorial section (that will be steadily filled with ideas), a chat room, a set of monthly challenges and much, much more. i invite you to come on over and make yourself at home?!one of the challenges that will become a monthly challenge is the template challenge. i haven't really ever been much of a template scrapper; however, when i really am stuck and need a starting point, i've finally learned templates (or skteches)… -
Layouts & a Sale
4 Nov 2009 | 9:10 pmwhat's going on? how was your halloween? got all the pics scrapped? i sure don't - i've got them all still sitting on my computer. hopefully in the next few days, i'll get them at least off the camera and onto my laptop. which reminds me i need to run some backups of pics very soon. which further reminds me i need to research some EHDs. haven't done that in a long while. see how one things rolls into another? if i write things down, i tend to be more apt to remember to actually do them. just ask DH - he's been bugging me to buy him some…
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ScrapScene
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New Scrapbooking & Paper Crafting Kits
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 amPaula's Kit Club This is the November Kit – "Oh Christmas Tree"!! I do have some for sale this month! Hurry! Or…. join the club or clubs! The best way to try to get one is to sign up for the wait list! This kit contains items from 10 different companies and an eBay purchase: 12 sheets of scrapbook and handmade papers from 2 different compani, a VINTAGE cranberry label, Fabric Brads, Holiday rub-ons and amazing glitter leaves, German, pressed paper, Victorian scrap of gold doves and "Merry Christmas", 5 yards of ribbon,7 brass charms from 2 different… -
Tips & Ideas for Making Handmade Christmas Cards
19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amThe last couple of years, we did a Handmade Christmas Card a Day feature. You can access all the card ideas and tutorials in our archives; there are 50 of them alone just from last year! Shown here are some examples from those posts. This year, we are focusing on showing you handmade Christmas projects of any kind: altered, cards, gifts, decor, etc. (If you missed our call for projects, you can see it here.) We've put together a few tips below to help you when making your own handmade Christmas cards. * Before deciding on a design for your cards, figure out how… -
Scrapbooking Contests, Calls & Events
18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amBlue Moon Scrapbooking – Blog Giveaway Blue Moon Scrapbooking is having a blog giveaway this week. Here is a link to the giveaway. The Paperlife – Spotlight Giveaway The Paperlife is hosting a giveaway with our spotlight Dedra Long this week. Dedra is a fabulous scrapbook designer for Label Tulip, Teresa Collins, Creative Therapy.com, and has recently released her own altered minibook video tutorial. Come get major inspiration from her work, listen to her talk with host Amy Coon about how she lives her paperlife, and best of all comment for 1 of 3 of her… -
New Scrapbook Designers
17 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amAnnouncing the new Genuinely Jane Studios Design Team! Congratulations! We are thrilled to announce our sensational new DT: Al-Marie Campana, Jennifer Hansen, Debbie Nicholas, Chrystal Riddell, Candy Rosenberg, and Virginia Wong. We had so many incredible submissions! It was hard to choose just six! So…we will be contacting some of our finalists in the coming months to act as Guest DT members….stay tuned! And check back soon for our new Designers to be featured on our Designers page… more amazing samples created by our super-talented gals and exciting… -
More Fall Scrapbooking & Paper Crafting Ideas
16 Nov 2009 | 5:58 amThere's a lot of talk of Christmas out there, but Fall isn't over yet! It is hard to think of winter when we've been having such nice weather! Here are some crafty ideas to hopefully keep the cold weather away for a little longer! Rachel Hall showed how to make this cute Fall Banner project from a 3 day class at A Million Memories that she hosted last month. You can find the class instructions here: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. Julia Sandvoss shares some Fall crafts she did on a recent t.v. show, Show Me St. Louis. A fabric wrapped pumpkin is shown below and you can…
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still me
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busy day.
19 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmBusy, busy today. I impressed myself with how many tasks and projects I was simultaneously completing! (including teaching Capri and Connor how to properly apply ‘smooch’ paints, wink!) It’s amazing what a motivator a deadline is mixed with limited number of workable hours AND tons of help from very creative toddlers… not to mention a little something to look forward to like a ticket to the midnight showing of New Moon tonight!! (smirk)… and I am SO battling a cold. I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving (in Arizona)…so fuN! Note: if you will be in AZ over thanksgiving… I… -
catch up...
17 Nov 2009 | 11:54 pmdo you ever read back on your blog, and have little trips down memory lane!? i love it. whew, i feel like i have had such a wild ride in the last 9 months... (understatement), and for some reason, i just needed to go backward in time and be reminded of all that has transpired. i sat for a little while tonight and just took some time to B R E A T H E. time has flown by- it stops for nothing, for no one... and i feel like i have just been hanging on for the ride. i think that in looking back i can see blessings so much more clearly than i can when i am in the moment. i appreciate looking… -
New day, new week..and I am walking on sunshine…
16 Nov 2009 | 7:13 amNew day, new week..and I am walking on sunshine…after an amazing weekend has landed me back in Phoenix for the day to get some work DONE, and off my plate. I wish I could adequately describe what the place is like where I spent my weekend…it blew my mind…. SO I was contacted by Yvonne Blair forever ago, and she told me that she and a friend were opening a scrapbook store near Orlando, and would I come for the Grand Opening… we picked this date- the store was called “She Scrapbooks”… of course I love that! as I got off the freeway and drove to the city center of… -
exciting...
12 Nov 2009 | 8:51 amdon't give up on me... i have some REALLY cool gratitude stuff to share... but look at this fun cool stuff... this is a TINY glimpse at what Rhonna has up her sleeve for christmas...mixed with what me and janet are creating with it... we are just giddy excited... this FUN! -
1/3 of Nov...gone.
10 Nov 2009 | 12:26 amNever enough time… I know that everyone can relate, but it’s almost 11pm and I am wondering what I even did today!? That is how short my short term memory is. But I feel like I was busy and non-stop all day long… I must have gotten something done. I know I cleaned up the kitchen multiple times. and I did finish all the laundry (one batch of towels drying as I type). Got both Connor and Colton’s hairs cut- a definite high priority since neither of them could see. Before I knew it, it was dinner and FHE. We broke out the first Christmas movie of the season and we all watched…
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This Little Art of Mine
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Home Bakin'
18 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmNearly two years ago, I jumped into the "challenge and contest" world. One of the first challenge sites I came across was Noel Mignon's. She happened to be doing "parts of the speech" challenges! How intellectual can it get? Love that!! I jumped in right away with the preposition challenge and with some serious beginner's luck, I became the Preppiest! LOL. The prize was Noel's debut and add-on kit. I still have it all together neatly on one of my shelves several layouts and two years later. It has been a long long long time since I've done another Noel Mignon challenge, but the latest… -
Roar for MME Challenge
16 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pmHere's a confession, I have at least four inches of MME paper in my stash. Yes, I know it's a lot, but I am excused because MME is an extremely productive manufacturer. For example, their latest Amber Road line, that's gotta be at least two inches of paper if you get it all! What is inexcusable is letting the papers sit! So I needed this MME blog challenge like the desert need the rain (ugh, who sings that song? lol).Who else just LOVES that dinosaur paper? Here's another confession, I printed more photos of Dinoland USA than I would have typically because of these papers! lol... Here I used… -
Ready, Set, Graphic 45
14 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pmThis month, Graphic 45 and Tattered Angels are doing a blog relay. This layout is one of my contributions. A while back, Pearl encouraged me to participate in the Scrappiest sketch challenges, so I did, and this was based on a Scrappiest sketch. The glimmer mist I received from the product swap were very very light in color, so I just sprayed some on cream cardstock and waited for it to dry. Once dried, I used my Purple Cows laminator to flatten the paper, and then I stamped the TA butterfly onto the glimmer misted paper. I did two butterflies to layer them, it looks okay. It probably (or… -
Adornit Blog Hop
12 Nov 2009 | 5:28 pmI am excited to participate in another round of Adornit Blog Hop!! It was so much fun when I participated in the hop in July. The project I created back then will be published in Creating Keepsakes magazine's January 2010 issue!Enough about the last time, this time, you can get started at the beginning for the entire blog hop.I made a very simple card for the Merry blog hop. I don't send out Christmas cards/letters but I do give out the occasional card to neighbors and friends. So I hope this one will bring some holiday cheer to someone! Other than the Prism Papers cardstock, everything I… -
To School!
11 Nov 2009 | 8:15 amAs soon as I received the Report Card line by October Afternoon, I had to sit down and scrap these photos of DD off to school for "real." I used a Becky Fleck sketch, exclusive to BPM's guest designer's search. I do *heart* sketches!! I don't have much else to say except that I love this layout so I'm very excited to share it!!
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Kim Watson's blog
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Love these products!
18 Nov 2009 | 10:14 amI know I have been a real shocker at blogging lately, but hopefully with the craziness in my scrappy life dying down a bit, I will be a more regular poster. Well today thought I'd catch up with some projects I have done over the last little while using American crafts. Their product is always such fun, really versatile & easy to use. Take a look.The blue skies range was perfect for this card.... get it 'pair & 'pear'. And this page....how adorable does Cas look at 2yrs old??? Lovin' all the chipboard glitter shapes!!! And this is Cas today...a fun loving sweetie with loads of spunk!!! -
It's happening right now.
14 Nov 2009 | 3:57 amThe crop over at Cocoa Daisy is happening as we 'speak'. Here's the link to the forum where it is all happening! There is RAK's, prizes, tutorials, online classes, celeb chats all weekend. So if you have a gap & are looking for a bit of inspiration. Hop on over & say Hi! We are all around to shoot the breeze with ya!BTW! Did you see this.....? Cocoa Daisy launched their new site last night....isn't it just beautiful! You have to see it for yourself to appreciate it properly.Come & chat will ya!KJx -
Whatcha doing this weekend?
11 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm....because you are not going to want to miss the Fall Crop 2009 at Cocoa Daisy - Friday Nov 13 - Sunday Nov 15..There'll be Challenges, Classes, Projects, and of course.. giveaways.. and oh, let's not forget.. can anyone say B I N G O ??Are you ready for it..?Here is the official schedule Crop Schedule!!These are the classes I'll be hosting....but there are tons of others being taught by all of our lovely Divas.We are looking forward to playing with you starting this Friday! Look out for Bingo Words coming to you midweek!We're all excited.. Hope you will join us!KJ -
Meet the team!
6 Nov 2009 | 6:07 amThis is the new CK 2010 Dream Team.I am so honored to be included in this group of talented designers, and am so looking forward to getting to know them all alot better!Cindy TobeyDeena WuestJen JockischKim WatsonLaura VegasMaggie HolmesSara WinnickSusan WeinrothSuzy PlantamuraWendy Sue AndersonCK sent each of the Dream Team members a welcome gift provided by these wonderful sponsors:Adornit – Carolee’s Creations, Advantus, American Art Clay Company, American Crafts, Anna Griffin, BasicGrey, Bazzill Basics Paper, Bella Blvd, Bisous, Bo-Bunny Press, Buttons Galore, C.R. Gibson, Clearsnap,… -
Have you heard....?
4 Nov 2009 | 3:27 amThe new Creating Keepsakes 2010 Dream Team has been announced.....& guess what?I'm on it!Yup! I can hardly believe it. Me, a member of the Dream Team *gulp!* Those of you who know me well will understand how huge this is for me. It has been a dream of mine since I first started scrapping. I must admit, I honestly never thought it would ever be possible. Well, today is the day....& I am so grateful & giddy at being part of this amazing experience called 'The Dream Team'.OK, I am off to do my customary *Happy dance* ....shimmy to the left...shimmy to the right...shimmy to the…
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Why yes, I should be doing something else. Ha!
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Weigh In Wednesday
18 Nov 2009 | 10:50 amIt's time.I'm ready.I'm sick of only wearing a tenth of my clothes.It's time for me to get serious about ditching the baby weight. With Mickey I didn't start losing weight until he was 18 months old. I got within 4 pounds of my goal weight and plateaued. Turns out my plateau was a pregnancy. Heh.It's time to start that journey again. It's going to be harder to do this time as I'm still nursing Audrey. I get hungry when I nurse her! LOL! Also, I can't drink caffeine or have sugar substitutes, two of my best friends when I'm losing weight. I also need to make sure I don't curtail my calories… -
Gettin' Crafty!
14 Nov 2009 | 10:31 pmFriday, I finished up a project that I'd been wanting to do forever. I'd originally seen it in a Martha Stewart book years ago and just never got around to it. Finally, the $8.00 rug at IKEA (down from about $15 last year), the self adhesive vinyl and the fates all aligned so I could make this!!!I also had to buy some indoor/outdoor black spray paint, dig out the good old painters tape and search the internet for hours (seriously!) to find the perfect H. Now we finally have a front door mat! :D -
Awesome Fabric Giveaway!
11 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pmRemember that post I made here about My Mind's Eye fabric showing up at the Quilt Expo? Well, I've finally found it online here at Hawthorne Threads. And, whilst zipping around that lovely site, I found a totally awesome giveaway!!!All you have to do is sign up for their mailing list to get one entry. If you blog about it, you'll get an additional 10 entries!!! ;)And here are the lovely prizes! First place gets a kit to make a super cute bag and second and third place get a fat quarter set of this awesome fabric, Girly Girl in Sweet. I'm actually hoping for second or third because I've got… -
Songs I Sing to the Kiddos
10 Nov 2009 | 11:02 amThese are the songs that I sing to my kids. I made up the lyrics but I'm pretty sure I jacked at least some of the tunes from somewhere. I haven't a clue where though. :D I wanted to get them on "paper" though so I don't forget them.This one is Audrey's bath song. :)It's bath time, it's splash time,for little miss Audrey Rose.It's bath time, it's splash time,We're gonna wash you from your head to your toes!This is one I used to sing for Mickey when he was a baby.Who's got the Mickey?Mama's got the Mickey.Mama's got her Mitchell Jack.Yeah.And a version for Audrey.Who's got the Audrey?Mama's… -
Coffe and Naps
4 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pmNope, I'm still not drinking caffiene but I did go to coffee with my Granny this morning. It's quite the feat as it involves getting myself and the kidlets ready to go when she shows up at 7:10 am! We went to the Hitchin' Post in Molalla and stayed for about an hour and a half. Mickey had bacon and eggs and toast and I had water ... and one of his pieces of bacon and his leftover eggs and toast edges. LOL!About 10:00, I put Audrey down for her nap and then took one myself. Apparently Mickey thought that this was the thing to do as he put himself down for one, too!
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Wooooo Hooooo!
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Christmas Card Picture...
19 Nov 2009 | 7:57 amSo... Mom and Dad have been bugging me for a "family" photo to send out in their Christmas cards for about 2 weeks. I finally had a chance (with all 3 kids at home) last night at 9PM to do a quick photo shoot. It is a different look for a Christmas card photo, but I think it turned out pretty cute. Jess... 19.5, Chris 17, Anna 5.5, Abby 6 months... And, yes, Jess... it is nice to have all 3 of you here at home to be able to take this photo... (((hugs))) Now... back to the retreat photos... -
I'm Back...
18 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pmLet's see... Halloween... a week in Park City with the family... then 5 days in the mountains above Heber, Utah (yes, just 30 minutes away from our family vacation... how's that for timing!) for the Rusty Pickle retreat... it has been a CRAZY month!!! I am busy catching up around the house, decorating for Christmas so the Carlson's can come visit Thanksgiving weekend, and loading pictures from the retreat. In the meantime, here are two layouts that I completed up at the retreat. "I Love U Daddy" was during a hike to Ensign Peak... to the most BEAUTIFUL view of downtown Salt… -
HALLOWEEN... Yes, I know it is Nov. 9th, but...
9 Nov 2009 | 6:05 pm... we hosted a Halloween party for around 20 on October 31st, and then got up at 4AM on November 1st to leave for a week in Utah. I PROMISED my parents (Hi, Mom and Dad) that I would post pics of Anna, the party and the decorations... SOOOOOOO... although it is November 9th... and I am in the middle of posts about our Utah trip... and I am 24 hours away from flying BACK to Utah for the ANNUAL RUSTY PICKLE RETREAT (WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!)... I am posting pics of Halloween (just because I love you so much, Mom and Dad!) Anna had friends Kami (the pirate) and Julian (the other pirate) come… -
Park City - Olympic Center!
4 Nov 2009 | 5:35 pmWOW, what a day!!! We spent 4 hours today touring (and hiking) around the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics... the long jump, freestyle, louge, bobsled... what an AMAZING facility... and better yet... the US Team was practicing while we were there! We were standing about 2 feet away from the athletes as they FLEW by at over 80 miles per hour... THAT TOTALLY ROCKED!!! Again, I don't have photo editing, but I wanted to share these pics I was able to get of Anna and Jeff watching a run at Curve 6... there was some SERIOUS SPEED! -
On Vacation...
4 Nov 2009 | 7:28 amAhhhhhh... Jeff, Anna Banana and I are on vacation in Park City this week... enjoying the most wonderful and relaxing vacation... no plans... each day a new adventure... AND LOVING IT! Our 2,100 square foot condo is INCREDIBLE...the weather is UNBELIEVABLE... and we are enjoying our first vacation with just little Anna. The teens are back at home... they were busy with work and school and thanks to our FANTASTIC neighbors and friends (Hi, Tom and Sandy), Jess and Chris could stay at home and take care of business. I am using Jeff's laptop at the moment and he doesn't…
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Sacred Paper
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amThe other day, I had to ask myself... do I dare use the “sacred paper”?You know what I’m talking about... you buy it, you hoard it, you pull it out to use, but your photos aren’t worthy, so you put it away. Well, stop doing that!! Just use it. Your photos are worthy, they’re memories, right?I have loved, loved, loved this Cosmo Cricket paper from day one. I had a heck of a time trying to find it. My dear hubby bought me some for my birthday in September (after I found it on eBay), and finally, two months later I cut into it!My photos aren’t perfect, a bit blurry, and my son is cut… -
A Little Behind...
17 Nov 2009 | 2:31 pmon blogging. I wanted to post this yesterday, but the day got away from me.On Sunday Emma and I went to Art Tech's open house. They are my local scrapbook store, but they also sale lots of art supplies and stamps... tons and tons of stamps. I was looking for an ATC stamp, but they didn't have one. I managed to buy some stuff anyway. I got some of the new Basic Grey Christmas line Eskimo Kisses. I've been seeing so many cute projects with that paper.Here are some cards we made at the open house... these were so fun and easy to make. Don't ya just love make and takes? Everything is cut for… -
Why I Stole This Blog Award! and a Layout...
12 Nov 2009 | 10:44 amAndrea gave me the Honest Scrap Award the other day, but I already had one, so if you care to read that, go here.Rather than do that award again, I stole the other award from Andrea's blog. Actually, I'm just taking the questions... which there are 35 of them. I thought I'd answer them for ya! Cause I'm bored! ha1. Where is your cell phone? purse2. Your hair? gone3. Your mother? missed4. Your father? at home5. Your favorite food? steak6. Your dream last night? weird7. Your favorite drink? coffee8. Your dream/goal? health9. What room are you in? office10. Your hobby? scrapbooking11. Your fear? -
Finally... Something to Share
10 Nov 2009 | 7:26 amI finally got my scrap on! These photos are from 2007. My sister in-law and nephew from Virginia came up to Pennsylvania for a visit, and we went to Idlewild Park. I think Uncle Bob had to stay home and work.I used some October Afternoon paper for this layout:And, a couple of closeups:Those splashes are Fiskars, and turned kind of greenish when I put them on the yellow paper, but I still think they're cool.I don't know if you can tell, but my camera, my Nikon DSLR is putting a grayish spot on my photos... you can see it in the top layout, right above the tilted photo, it looks like a grease… -
Meeting a Scrappy Friend and a Digi
4 Nov 2009 | 4:38 amToday I'm going to meet a sweet scrappy friend for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Her name is Kim aka Destiny1 and we met on the All Moments Remembered board. She lives pretty close to me, on the other side of Pittsburgh, so we're going to meet in the middle. Should be super fun. I've got some scrappy goodies to cheer her up. I'm going to take my camera and hopefully get some shots. Gotta make sure that battery is charged up!Yesterday, I did a digi Christmas layout. It was fun to do digi for a change. I pulled some photos from last Christmas and whipped it together.I used the November Page…
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December Daily : Request for Q&A 2009
20 Nov 2009 | 8:57 amI wanted to open up the comments today to specific questions about the December Daily album/process/ideas/etc. I know some of you have left questions in previous post comments and if I missed your question would you please ask it again here? Before posting your question you may want to check out the Q&A post from 2008. I will create a post that compiles the Q&A and post it next week. Have a great weekend - new sponsor giveaways tomorrow morning! -
Thankful : November 19
19 Nov 2009 | 9:02 amToday I am thankful for the afternoon sun that sometimes finds its way in through the window in my office. I am thankful for the ability to change my attitude...even when it feels really difficult.I am thankful for the gift of sight and the opportunity to take in the blessings around me everyday (those seem to help most when I need that attitude adjustment). -
Thankful : November 17
18 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amToday (and everyday) I am thankful for these two. Even when they are fussy, crying over not being able to beat Count Dooku on Star Wars Wii, teething, feverish, talking back, grabbing everything & putting it in their mouth, upset about doing homework, crying in the middle of the night, whining, yelling for me from across the house, etc. Even then, especially then, I am thankful to have them in my life. Digital tag can be found here: Love Life Chipboard Tags -
Giving Thanks : Sponsor Appreciation Day Two
17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amToday is round two of my THANK YOU'S to the businesses that support my blog as sponsors. I invited each of them to tell you a little something about their company or anything special they might want to share as we move into the holiday season. Edited: this is not a giveaway post - just a highlight of my sponsors. 1. DESIGNER DIGITALS : DesignerDigitals has an amazing assortment of Christmas products for scrapping your December Daily pages and making your Christmas presents. And one of the great things with digital is you can use them over and over again! 2. FREEHAND SCRAPS… -
Giving Thanks : Feature Sponsor Appreciation
16 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amIn the spirit of giving thanks I wanted to take some time today and tomorrow to say THANK YOU to the businesses that support my blog as sponsors. I invited each of them to tell you a little something about their company or anything special they might want to share as we move into the holiday season. 1. STUDIO CALICO Studio Calico is elated, excited, honored, and a bit giddy to introduce our debut release, Home Front. Imagine June Cleaver styled 1950’s domestic bliss, featuring optimistic colors and smooth vintage inspired patterns. You’ll find fresh stained wood grain, retro home…
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the spell is broken ...
17 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pmi'm back again... so much has happened but to cut the long story short, it's now my turn to be ill :( not so fun at all. i wasn't able to attend MadeWithLove Birthday Bash last weekend - my sincerest apologies !... here are some Graphic 45's projects for the month of November.A Cookie tray converted into a Christms countdown kind of thing...and here's a SAHM survival guide i did for my girl - just in case she wishes to be one next time ! and here's another off the page using WebsterPages. my first sets of Artist Trading Cards..and another great news ! I'm SO Glad that Creating Keepsake… -
Fun Happenings
13 Nov 2009 | 6:11 pmhere's a short post updating what's happening around here especially in Singapore 1. Made With Love (my local store) is celebrating her 6th Birthday !!What : 6th BIRTHDAY PARTY BASHWhen : 15 November Where : Made With Love Singapore2. What : Celine Navarro and Karine Cazenawe WorkshopsWhere : 21 Nov And 22 Nov 3.What : Zutter's Bind It All Christmas 12 Days of Inspirations.When : 19 November Where : Zutters Community > HERE 4. Graphic 45 is Looking for Guest Designers > Check it out HEREWhen : 30 NovHow : please upload your projects to the Graphic 45 galleryHERE.more stuff to upload soon ... -
Vintagey ... Romantic ...
9 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pmthat's what i like about A Kiss on the Chic's November kit.Here's what i did with the O-SO-PRETTY Kit :i had wanted to create an album like this for the longest time.it's titled Old Days Old Ways. You know how our grandmothers have so many advices and words of wisdoms ... i know my had and some were really hilarious and can't help but recollect them and write it down. You know somethings need to be passed on for your kids to see and think about. Do not look into the mirror when eating ... does it sound familiar ...here are the rest The kits are really in limited quantity so hope you managed… -
in retrospect
4 Nov 2009 | 7:46 amnow that the year is wrapping up, can't help but took a walk through the months that had past. this year has been a year of growth as i learned to accept the meaning of what it means to be not in control of our lives. We plan our steps but the Higher Divine Almighty One steers our path, we believe.Past year hasn't been a healthy year. We'd been surrounded by many who are inflicted with illnesses (critical)and our household are not spared (don't worry it's nothing terminal but something tame-able). Now it has drawn closer how important our health is to us. it makes me sit back and think of how… -
Laken & Lila Giveaway
4 Nov 2009 | 7:44 amMs Connie, please email me your address and details will ya ?.... my contact is at the sidebar.
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Free Flair Buttons for Scrapbookers
18 Nov 2009 | 10:32 amHave you seen these adorable Flair Buttons all over the web? I think it started as a Facebook thing but they’ve quickly made their way to blogs, avatars, forum & gallery signatures etc. So I made a few scrappy ones for ya! They are web-quality but you can use them however you want. If you read yesterday’s post you can decide for yourself whether or not this is cool or super UNCOOL. LOL. I think they’re so cute!! Just download and enjoy and if you want you can make your own with this awesome Facebook Application. :: DOWNLOAD FLAIR BUTTONS -
Attention K-Mart Shoppers: Paging Miss Mint?!?
17 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pmOh bloggie, bloggie. How I neglect you so… I don’t mean to. It just kind of happens. With Twitter and Facebook and the Forum – a girl can hardly keep up. I don’t even know who’s reading what and quite frankly the whole thing is getting completely out of control! Nonetheless, I vow…VOW I SAY to pay more attention to my blog. Any suggestions as to what you want to see? Don’t be shy. Let me know. Just in case you are utterly disappointed with my blog neglect, I come baring products…well, product. Check it out! A brand new Mini Kit: Autumn Splendor and it’s only $3.83 until… -
The Great Virus of ‘09 – PC to Mint
5 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmOh lordy! What a rotten week. My computer took a nose dive into virus-ville last week and I was without my trusty desktop for about 4 days. It was a mean virus; a NASTY virus. One that required wiping the entire hard drive clean and re-installing everything from scratch. Oh whoa is me!! What a miserable 4 days it was. It’s a certain kind of torture to not have your computer at home. Its different when you’re out of town, busy on vacation…but when you’re at home it’s AWEFUL. I decided to use the time to catch up on the stuff I’ve been neglecting. Cleaned the house, steamed the… -
Halloween Hybrid: Monster Corn Holders
27 Oct 2009 | 1:35 pmMonster Corn Holders By: Claire Skeps October brings at least one Spooky Movie Family Night to our house. I love Halloween and just can’t help but enjoy it all month long. So this fun, fast hybrid project provided a fun way for us all to celebrate together. This year I just couldn’t resist Miss Mint’s awesome Popcorn Box Template to create the perfect Monster Corn Box to provide the mood! Step One Open the template and use your favourite Halloween papers and embellishments to create the holder. I used paper from Monster Mash Add On and Kooky Spooky I also used embellishments from Hocus… -
Shrinking Templates & Your Favourite Photos
27 Oct 2009 | 8:49 amLadies ladies LADIES!!! My little Mint Chickadees are SOOOOO talented, BOY do I have an OVERFLOW of good stuff to post this week. Keep your eyes peeled because I have TWO adorable Halloween tutorials ready to go and an AWESOME new MBM challenge that we all have to try as well as a Click-a-Pic Challenge that we have no excuse NOT to partake in PLUS a super special Halloween treat. Got all that? I’m not sure where to start!!! Ok I’ll start with the challenges and I’ll post Halloween Hybrid Tutorial #1 later today. Is it considered a blog faux pas to post twice in one day? Let’s be…
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Surprise Caroline! You've Been Jacked!!
15 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pmWe are SO excited to bring you the awesome talent of Caroline Ikeji this month to jack! Caroline is crazy talented and fresh and awesome! We had such a hard time picking out what page of hers to jack but came up with this one because of the fun colors and fresh feel. thanks for the inspiration, Caroline!and here's our takes:Breanne:Christina: Meg: Vanessa:Safo:Michelle:Mandy:Beth:Jenny:We cannot wait to see your takes on Caroline's amazing page! So get to it and the winner will get a little something something surprise ;) -
OCTOBER WINNERS
2 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pmHey everyone! B here! Thanks for putting up with my witchy friend, Belinda. She's a crazy one, isn't she?Geez, if you haven't seen all the submissions for this month's challenge, I would suggest you go back and look at all them. They are all so awesome and spooky and so much fun! I love Halloween!Without further ado!!! The winner of the awesome CHALKBOARD TEE IS......(drumroll...baddabadda..)Scrapmum!!! We absolutely adored your handcrafted wreath! So amazing and creative!!!The next winner, who will receive the Pink Paislee Twilight collection is....... (baddabaddabadda)....Callista!!!! What… -
HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY!!!
2 Nov 2009 | 5:03 amWe had a few people add some more projects over the weekend. And since I have a day job (boo. lol), I will look at the new additions and confer with my fellow witches this afternoon.I will be posting the winnerS this evening. Okie dokie, pokies? OH! and how was everyone's weekend? Any funny stories to tell? What did you dress up as?See you peeps soon!B (aka Belinda) -
TWILIGHT
14 Oct 2009 | 8:00 amHello, my faithful little subjects! muwahahahaha I am Belinda the witch and I have taken over the ScrapJacked blog for the spooky month of October. I have gotten together with my witchcraft cult and we have come up with some eerie inspiration for you. So, put your cauldron on simmer and sit back to enjoy these delicious treats! First, me and the ghouls looked into our crystal ball for some input and it spoke to us. It said..... "CHARITY HASSEL....CHARITY'S SOUL IS THE NEXT VICTIM! MUWAHAHAHAH"The ghouls and I saw Charity's scary creations over at the Pink Paislee pad where she casted a guest… -
Another peekie poo...
10 Oct 2009 | 8:02 pmThat's all you get for now! This is gonna be a killa jack y'all!!
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Introducing...the Shimelle Digitals Baker's Dozen [14]
12 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amExciting news today — I’d like to introduce the Baker’s Dozen! Thirteen fabulous crafters who are going to share projects made with my digital kits and that starts today! They’ve all made something lovely with The Long and Winding Road kits. So meet the lovely thirteen, and check out their blogs for more! Allison, Anso, Avital, Dolly, Elisa, Helen, Karen C., Karen M., Kate, Nadine, Rani, Sheri and Yvonne. So excited to see what these lovelies will come up with in both digital and hybrid projects. I hope you will find them just as inspiring! I’m also looking… -
Has anyone seen my last two days? [13]
10 Nov 2009 | 5:24 pmBecause I would like them to report here pronto. I am sure there are some hours left in each. I think they departed before the 24 hour time limit. In fact, I think something similar may have happened to the last week or so. So for now, let me direct you to other places, but come back, because the hours and the days and I are making a deal, and that deal includes time to blog. Oh yes. Elsewhere, you’ll find… …I’m a special guest at Studio 101 (not to be confused with Room 101) and you can participate in the first of three Shim-meets-101 challenges by making a layout… -
Stickers and scrapbook pages! [12]
6 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pm©twopeasinabucket.com. Supplies: Making Memories patterned paper, Hero Arts stamp with Ranger Distress Ink, stickers by Making Memories and Narratives, square tag maker edges, Heidi Swapp clear die cuts, Fiskars border punch and Tia’s Toy Camera Frames on the small photos. The pink doilies are paper coasters for drinks that I found in a 100yen store in Tokyo and I have been rationing them for perfect projects ever since! Every year or possibly every season someone says ‘stickers are on their way out’. Well, if stickers are ever not cool, I don’t want to be cool. I… -
An online class for the holidays :: Journal your Christmas [57]
2 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pmWith the calendar turned over to November, it’s going to get more and more difficult to ignore that the holidays will be upon us…so perhaps it’s best to stop ignoring and start embracing the Christmas season! After all, the shops already have aisles filled with Christmas chocolates and stocking stuffers, so it must nearly be time to celebrate! It’s something that started small. One year it was just me and my pen and my book, trying to take back Christmas and rediscover my love of the holiday after a few years when Christmas lacked a certain sparkle. The second Christmas, I… -
Blogging for Scrapbookers has started - here's the winner! [3]
2 Nov 2009 | 2:45 amOh goodness, thanks so much for your enthusiasm in the comments! Here’s our lucky commenter… Sharon Brown Says: I really like the sound of this, I’ve been longing to have a go at blogging but don’t really know where to start Sharon, I’m emailing you now to get you all set to go! If you’ve signed up, you should now have received this morning’s email. If it didn’t arrive, you can download it from the class forum but also send me an email so I can make sure your emails don’t disappear into the ether. If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not…
