Happy Birthday Mom

Birthdays Birthdays!!!!!

Lots of Birthdays lately...lets face it there are lots of Birthdays in every one's families....It's just a matter of whether I have the time to make a card by hand. I have been making an effort of trying to make more of my cards by hand just because it is more personal!!! I hope they enjoy them as much as I LOVE making them!!! This card was is for my Mom's Birthday!!!

Front of Card

Inside of Card

To line the stickers up as evenly as possible before placing them on the paper I stick them half way on a ruler. I found this at an online video, and forgive me for not remembering who it was from if I think of it, I will come back to give credit where it is due!! I want to say her name was Erin, but I can't be positive.

Supplies: Patterned papers by S.E.I. Jolie Chocolat collection; pink parchment cardstock; magenta linen print paper; pink and brown polka dot ribbon; Gold alpha stickers by Stickopotamus; Iridescent and sheer flowers and leaves by Creative Impressions, 'Happy Birthday' stamp by Stampin' Up; Jet Black ink by StazOn; brown chalk; magenta brads by Making Memories; scalloped edge scissors by Provo Craft; nail sanding block from Wal-Mart; Zots 3-D dots; Scotch ATG 714 adhesive gun.

Easter Scrabook Album

I haven't posted in a few days...so I am putting up a MEGA post!!! It is a complete album that I finished about 3-4 years ago. It is a 6x6 postbound album, but I have just provided pictures of the pages. The theme is Juliana designed by Brenda Walton for K and Co. I love being able to purchase tons of papers, stickers and supplies that all match and K and Co was one of the first to do this. I of course was in heaven and was able to complete the album with ease adding other purple, Easter and dragonfly related items!!! Thanks K & Co. for making scrapbooking easier!!!

Supplies: patterned paper and alpha and numeral stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection

Supplies: patterned paper by K and Co. Juliana collection; pastel brads by Creative Impressions; purple gel pen; 'coloring eggs' vellum print; 'fresh color' sticker by Sticko; purple paper; egg stencil by lasting impressions; and white daisy photo corners by Jolee's Boutique.
Supplies: patterned paper, 'J', 'Imagine' clearly yours sticker and checkered journal tag sticker frame by K and Co. Juliana collection; lavender sticker; purple gel pen; purple ink; 'U' 'S' 'T' Jive alpha stamps by Stamp Craft; and star gems.


Supplies: patterned paper by K and Co. Juliana collection; swirl clips by Creative Impressions; 'Mya's Masterpiece Eggs' alpha stickers; 'colored eggs...each year' vellum quote; 4 eggs vellum print; bunny sticker by Stickopotamus; and blue patterned paper.

Supplies: patterned papers, 'Believe' and 'MAGIC' clearly yours stickers, large purple flower Grand Adhesions stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; purple and blue eyelash fiber; blue gel pen; dragonfly sticker by Jolee's Boutique; and white flower sticker.


Supplies: purple patterned paper and purple cardstock; dragonfly journal tag sticker, 'Dream' and 'Delight' clearly yours stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; Sizzix tag die; purple gel pen; purple dragonfly brads by Creative Impressions; dragonfly and flower holographic sticker by Sticko; purple ink; 'Our Girls' Swirl alpha stamps by Stamp Craft; and purple chalk.
Supplies: patterned paper, photo corners (Grand Adhesions), and flower stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; purple silk flower; 'QUEEN' crystal alpha stickers by Mark Richards; Gold rope from Crown Royal mini bag; gold brads by Creative Impressions; purple to pink gradient ribbon; purple lattice ribbon by Offray; purple speckle heart brad; 'FUTURE BEAUTY' Swirl alpha stamp by Stamp Craft; black ink by Stampin' Up!; and holographic dragonfly sticker by Stickopotamus.
Supplies: patterned paper, 'Horsies' alpha stickers and butterfly Grand Adhesion sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; purple cardstock, Sizzix tag die; purple iridescent flower photo corner by Jolee's Boutique; purple speckle heart brad; purple soft fiber; purple gingham ribbon by Offray, silver pen by Hunt Corp.; and purple gel pen.
Supplies: patterned paper, purple flower and 'believe' Grand Adhesion sticker by K and Co. Juliana Collection; purple swirl embossed cardstock; purple metallic brad by Creative Impressions; sheer purple wired ribbon by Offray; and 'The Easter Bunny Came' 7/16" dot pastel blue alpha stickers by Making Memories.

Supplies: lavender pearlescent swirl paper by WorldWin; lavender Le Fleur Embossed paper by K & Co. Elizabeth Brownd collection; lavender checkered paper tag; 'Girl Talk' vellum quote; gold star paper clip; 'Mya Talking Sweetly To Shaylie' Swirl alpha stamps by Stamp Craft; purple ink; and purple satin ribbon by Making Memories.

Supplies: "forever" and "enchanted" patterned paper by Ever After; "Sister" vellum quote by DCWV; photo corner and photo frame Grand Adhesions by K and Co. Juliana collection; Fleur eyelets from Queen and Co.; and tan chalk.

Supplies: patterned paper by K and Co. Juliana collection; cloud and Easter basket stickers by Stickopotamus; 'Teach me how to FLY daddy' 7/16" Dot pastel pink, sun yellow and pastel blue by Making Memories; pink paper (for kite); purple sticker ribbon with pearl; purple satin ribbon by Offray; and clear circle sticker.

Supplies: blue cloud stationary paper; kite quote poem; blue chalk; blue gel pen; Stamping Station magnet alphas (used as template to cut 'FLY AWAY'); and hand drawn scalloped edge.

Supplies: patterned paper by K and Co. Juliana collection; 'Smiles are springing up all over' and 'Oh Happy Day' sticker by Sticko; purple square stickers by Tiles Play; and egg stickers by Jolee's Boutique.

Supplies: patterned paper, 'Wish' 'Celebrate' 'EASTER' and butterfly Clearly Yours, purple flower Grand Adhesion, "Shaylies" alpha sticker and journal tag sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; 'FIRST' crystal alpha stickers by Mark Richards; iridescent dragonfly stickers by Stickopotamus; and purple gingham ribbon by Offray.

Supplies: patterned paper, photo corner Grand Adhesions, and alpha stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; and metallic border stickers by Mrs. Grossman.

Supplies: lavender Le Fleur Embossed paper and 'forever' 'each moment is a gift' quote stickers by K & Co. Elizabeth Brownd collection; 'Family' and Destiny' Clearly Yours and lilac embossed sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; and Crystal Sticker Elements by Mark Richards.

Supplies: patterned, vellum and embossed paper, lilac and dragonfly charmers, purple flower and lady bug Grand Adhesions, striped border sticker and garden seal sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; lavender pearlescent swirl paper by WorldWin; 'memories' quote stickers by K & Co. Elizabeth Brownd collection; dragonfly vellum and glitter photo corners by Jolie's Boutique; purple slide frame; purple satin flower stickers; purple ribbon with pearl; bunny sticker by Stickopotamus; basket and egg buttons; tag with paper bag envelope; distress ink kit by Magic Scraps; purple gel pen; and deco scissors by Provo Craft.

Phew that was a long one!!! ;)

Supplies: patterned paper, 'Egg' alpha stickers, 'HUNT' Clearly Yours stickers, purple flower and lady bug Grand Adhesion stickers, flowers and lady bug stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; purple-green striped and purple checkered border sticker by Mrs. Grossman; iridescent dragonfly sticker by Stickopotamus; 'Hoppy Easter' vellum quote; purple sheer ribbon by Offray; purple brad by Creative Impressions; bunny brass stencil by Lasting Impressions; purple and green chalk; vellum metal framed tag; purple square stickers by Tiles Play; and purple flower basket button.

Supplies: patterned paper, 'It iS EgGsTra SAD' alpha stickers, butterfly and lilac stickers, and flower Clearly Yours stickers by K and Co. Juliana collection; iridescent egg stickers by Sticko; Clear Tag sticker; purple sheer ribbon with pearl; purple gel pen; egg patterned paper; and metallic border stickers by Mrs. Grossman.

Supplies: patterned paper, 'EARTH LAUGHS in FLOWERS' and flower stickers by K and co. Juliana collection; pink gingham and yellow patterned paper; purple square stickers by Tiles Play; green and pink swirl clips by Creative Impressions; dragonfly, and egg and basket stickers by Jolee's Boutique.

Supplies: patterned and vellum paper by K and Co. Juliana collection; purple ribbon by Making Memories; purple fibers; heart charm; egg brass stencil by Lasting Impressions; 'I GOT ONE!' die-cut letters; various inks; purple Magic Mesh; lavender sticker; egg punch; pink, blue, yellow and silver gel pens; and various solid, patterned and vellum papers (for egg punches).

Supplies: patterned paper, striped border stickers, dragonfly Grand Adhesion, and sculptured dragonfly oval charm by K and Co. Juliana collection; plastic purple slide frames; metallic pastel brads by Creative Impressions; white Magic Mesh; purple bungee and purple grosgrain ribbon by Making Memories; 'CARLENE' 'MYA' AND 'RUN' Friendship alpha stamps and 'AND THE RACE IS ON' Party alpha stamps by Stamp Craft; black ink by Stampin' Up!; and purple gel pen.

Supplies: patterned and vellum embossed paper, 'heart' and 'love' Clearly Yours stickers, dragonfly sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; metallic border stickers by Mrs. Grossman; iridescent dragonfly sticker by Jolee's Boutique; and purple patterned paper.

Supplies: patterned paper and 'M' Clearly Yours sticker by K and Co. Juliana collection; white lace; purple mesh fiber; felt stitched flowers and egg by Jolee's Boutique; pink Magic Mesh; purple patterned paper; purple gel pen; 'YA' 7/16" dot pastel pink and blue alpha stickers by Making Memories; and 'Easter' quote.
Supplies: patterned paper by K and Co. Juliana Collection; Stamping Station magnet alphas (used as template to cut 'HANDSOME BOY'); heart paper clip; green fiber; blue sheer ribbon; 'Race' 7/16" dot teal alpha stickers by Making Memories; checkered border stamp and black ink by Stampin' Up!; square pastel brads by Creative Impressions; and purple gel pen.

Supplies: patterned paper, and flower Grand Adhesion by K and Co. Juliana collection; vellum word stickers by Bo Bunny Press; purple dragonfly brad; purple string; gold heart charm; purple gel pen; 'father' gold tag, and 'LOVE' button sticker by All My Memories.

Supplies: patterened paper, butterfly and purple flower Grand Adhesions stickers, and "THE END" alpha stickers by K and Co. Juliana Collection.

Trip to the Scrapbook Store!!!

Yesterday I made a trip to the scrapbook store to hit their monthly special!!! I already knew what I wanted to purchase because I have been eyeing the Tim Holtz unmounted stamp binder. After discovering Tim Holtz blog on Sunday I was inspired and stoked to get it even more. He had a video on how to paint it to make it uniquely yours!! Tim Holtz is so hard not to Love, and happens to be the first scrapbooking celebrity to give me permission to put a link on my blog!!! Hooray and big thanks Tim...You Rock!!! I think you will agree with me, so check him out at http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/

Goodies from the scrapbook store!!!

Tim Holtz idea-ology unmounted stamp binder, Tim Holtz Distress crackle paint in 'shabby shutters' & 'broken china', Airdondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in 'Stream'.

Do you see a theme in my purchases? (teehee) I was just a little bummed out that I couldn't get the paint dabber in a color like the 'broken china' to paint my binder with. I tried the crackle paint...but don't recommend it because the test spot I tried all flaked off after it was dry.... :( bummer. So I will be looking for the bottle I want today online so I can get it painted and uploaded to share with you all! It does look absolutely fabulous without the paint, but if I plan to buy more of these (cheesy grin) I want them to be different colors to go with my colorful theme in the room!!! Plus I just have faith in myself that I can fill them all up nicely with lots of stamps!!!

Digital Scrapbook Layout

OK, so last night I was surfing the internet on an incredible vast amount of scrapbooking related sites and blogs and came across a site to download a freebie digital layout!! I was stoked not to mention I thought it was totally cute so I downloaded it and within 20 minutes minus some interruptions from the kids I had a finished digital page!!!

Thanks again to Andrea Gold for the freebie!!!

Supplies: Template #223 by Andrea Gold at http://www.godigitalscrabooking.com/, Photoshop Elements 2.0.

Congratulations Graduates

Graduation, a time to celebrate accomplishment and the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Congratulations to all those graduating in the class of 2008. I have 1 nephew, and 2 friends of the family graduating this year. This is one of the cards I made for the graduates. As you will notice the base for the card is the same as the Graduation Invitation I made last November for my own graduation. I customized this card by adding the Graduates school color .... Red!!

Like any handmade card I wanted it to be unique from what you can purchase in the store. So I created a pullout tag that doubled as a hidding place for the Graduates $$ gift. I used 2 red paper clips to hold money to the pullout tag (not pictured).

Supplies: Patterned Card, envelope, tags, paper ribbon charm, scroll brad & paper quotes by Oriental Trading; "Congrats" & "2 U" from Tear Drop Cricut cartridge, red satin ribbon, white chalk, red marker, silver glitter gel pen by Scribblers, black marker by Sharpie, white gel pen, red mulberry paper, silver/chrome paper, red cardstock, black string, red eyelets

Front of Card

Inside of Card with tag pulled out

Backside of tag

Handmade Acrylic Birthday Card

I found these Acrylic blank cards at my local scrapbook store, Cherished Friends. It came with a pack of 5 acetate cards, 5 white cards and 5 white envelopes for $5. I think they are 100% worth the price because they are so unique. This is the first one I created for my niece Taylor. I had a blast creating it and I think it came out wonderful!!!

Supplies: Acetate card by Hero Arts, Two Scoops patterned paper by Basic Grey, Sheer & Iridescent flowers & leaves & pastel brads by Creative Impressions, 'Happy Birthday' stamp by Stampin Up!, "Created By" stamp by Hero Arts, Jet Black Ink by StazOn.

Front of Card Closed

Front & Back of Card

Inside of Card

Graduation Invitation

For my online graduation from AIU Online in November 2007 I wanted a personal invitation for all my family so I knew a hand made invitation would be best. Because the graduation was online, I e-mailed these photos of the invitation to everyone.

Supplies: black, pink & white Prima flowers, large white silk flower, pink textured paper, black & white card stock, white sheer ribbon, black ribbon, white string; patterned paper, envelope, paper charm and jewel brad from Oriental Trading, Cricut Beyond Birthdays cartridge,

Scrapbooking Yourself

When you are the photographer in the family, you don't wind up in many photos(which I am thankful for). But just as you scrapbook the lives of those around you to prevent them from being forgotten, you should include yourself once and a while, just as I have done here. For the many pictures I have taken and scrapbook pages I have made for everyone else, so far, there is just this one dedicated to me.

Supplies: One Season digital papers by Vera Lim (Prima Hybrid), Prima flowers, Making Memories ribbon charm and glitter brads, tan sheer ribbon, black rick rack, black fringe trim, pink bungee string, various fonts from scrapbook answers, Photoshop Elements 2.0, Fastenater & slotted staples by EK Success.

This was my first "hybrid" 12x12 scrapbook page. Using Photoshop Elements 2.0 I layered the papers and cut them in a scalloped edge. I created the faded eyes at the bottom by cropping an up-close photograph of myself, lowering the transparency on the layer to 49% and using a 'soft round' eraser with a light opacity. The two polka dotted papers (gray & peach) on the left side of the page were each given a shadow effect to look like they pop off of the page. The smaller polka dot paper on the right was actually printed separately, cut out and placed on the page with foam squares to raise it, and give it that dimensional look. This also helps the fringe attached to the bottom swing freely.

Love is in the air...

It doesn't have to be Valentines to enjoy a cute little love note. I made this tin to hold the love notes my husband and I pass between us. They may someday make a cute addition to a scrapbook page about us or maybe I will just look through the tin once and a while to remind me of how great our love is!!!

Supplies: Maya Road chipboard tin, Prima flowers, b&w brads from Oriental Trading, various ribbons, Scallywag IOD Paintables by Prima Hybrid, pink craft foam, Sizzlits Script dies, Cropodile.

I used the Cropodile to punch the holes in the tin, and let me tell you it cuts through this stuff like butta!!! Then I rotated the holes to contain ribbon and flower/brads. In Photoshop Elements 2.0 I opened one of the papers from the Scallywag IOD Paintables collection. I placed a pink heart in the middle using the custom shape tool and had my pink color already selected. I re-sized the canvas to fit perfectly inside the window space and printed it out. Using a craft knife I cut the middle of the heart out to create a window. The pink foam letters were created with the Sizzix Sizzlits Script dies.

First Communion

My beautiful neice Carlene had her first communion a few weeks ago and I had a blast taking pictures of her. Although the photo shoot was very short, I managed to get some great pictures of her and even her little brother Race. After a recent trip to the dollar store I scored a cute little black metal cross and knew I had to tie in those photos and a crafting opportunity arose!

The supplies include 2 sizes of white sheer ribbon, 2 red eyelets, 2 small white sheer blossoms by Creative Impressions.

I photoshopped the pictures making the background blurry and the subjects pop in the forefront. After I gave the gift to my Sister-In-Law, I realized Race will take his first communion in a couple of years as well, so I had to run back to the dollar store and purchase a second cross for when it is his turn. I want to make sure she has a matching set when the time comes!!!

My Crafting Heaven....Scrapbook room

To get a good idea of how obsessed I am with scrapbooking you would have to see my "craft room". Luckily I can share it with everyone here!!

This first picture is the first thing to the left when you walk in the door. This is the side view of my workspace. These convenient little cubbies hold all of my crafting magazines that I read. I love getting inspired by other designers and dream of someday being a "Master" myself.

Everything that you are about to see was built by my Mom & Dad and was a Christmas present in 07'. I know I'm a lucky girl and I feel very greatfull that I am loved and have crafty parents!!!

In the left edge of the picture you can barely see the entry door frame. I wanted lots of shelves to hold glass jars, giving the room a "Candy Store" vibe. I think we accomplished this, and since Christmas, I have filled this area to the max. I know I have issues... I am a hoarder.

Under the countertop are boxes that are sorted and labeled by theme. Each box contains paper, stickers, ribbons, and other embellishments specific to a certain theme.

Most of the jars came from either used candles or the dollar store. The set of 4 antiqued jars and the black antiqued 6 drawer curio on the countertop both came from Mish Mash and Muddle!! They have excellent stuff in there!! The colored buckets on the bottom right shelf came from Wal-Mart $1 each and are filled with pens and markers. Behind the white wooden letter "K" on the countertop are 4 glass straw containers that I also got from Wal-Mart which cleverly store my colored pencils and more markers.

This is a closeup of the boxes on the bottom left side. In the clear file folders I have all my "scraps" or used papers sorted by colors. There is a color theme throughout the room as well. I am obsessisvely organized.

Some of the themes under here are: Princess, wedding, graduation, cheerleading, school, summer/vacation, Harry Potter, and the girl's school years (i.e. Mya 2nd grade, which is full of her artwork and school papers from that school year)

This is a close up of the boxes under the bottom corner (left). Some of the themes under here are: birthday, Christmas, VBS (multiple boxes for each year), Racing, Juliana by K&Co., baby, My Little Pony, Easter/Spring, Valentines/Love, and more VBS themes.

There are also some binders which hold things like stencils. The clay pots I hope to paint soon and put some of my tropical plants in them for the dining room. The theme in that room is "Safari".

This is the right side of the "L" shaped countertops. On top of the counter is my Cricut and its cartridges, Sizzix, stacks of drawers which hold: brads, eyelets, frames (small) embossing powders, acrylic stamps, various mounted stamps, and more.

You can see on the right side of the page my stack of magazines...I haven't figured out how to store these yet...I thought about trying to fit them in the armoire, but it is pretty full.

Under the right side counter top are various plastic drawers. These hold things like: adhesives, wrapping paper, dies (for Sizzix), fabric, ribbons for gift bags, tissue paper and more.

On top of the plastic drawers are mini albums and metal tins to be decorated. In the large licorice bucket I have silk flowers. The right side of the pic shows all of my albums some of which are completed, others are empty and ready to be filled with my creations!!

This is my ribbon/fiber/yarn area!!! It is one of my fav's. On the left I have licorice, peanut & cotton candy buckets stuffed full of yarns and fibers. The cupcake on the countertop was a present from Santa (wink) that had bubble bath in it, but I have filled it with mini spools of ribbon.

The black wire racks on the sides of the door (yes there is a closet door hidden in there) are 4 plate racks that I got from the dollar store. I have hung my floss cards on rings here.

In the center is a over-the-door shoe rack that I turned into a ribbon spool holder.

This armoire is to the right of the closet door. It is cram-packed full of things like: tin soldiers (Christmas craft), Fun with Photos Memories and More Catalogs, wood mounted stamps, pictures, egg crates, cotton fiber for pillows, and more scrapbook themes that I do not have enough white boxes for under the countertops.

On top of the armoire is some more shoeboxes full of themed supplies such as: pet, Bratz, Hannah Montanna, grapes, western and more.

This is my computer desk which I inherited from my grandma. It is big, sturdy and super heavy. On the very top is my acrylic paints, spray paint, paint brushes, glitters and my scanner.

On the desktop I have my Macbook Pro for design work (this belongs to Help Me, Rhonda! the advertising business I do graphic design for). To the right is my Dell laptop, my cell phone docked to the Dell and my Epson R1800 photo printer, which takes up 1/3 of the desk by itself. It can print 12x12 scrapbook pages that I design on the computer!!! In the cubby I have photos and card making supplies.

Here we are almost back to the entry door!! This is my paper station! On the left in the white cubes is my 12x12 paper. On top of that I used black wire CD racks to sort stickers and 8x8 and 6x6 papers. In the large black metal wire racks is my 8.5x11 papers. I won both of these from Cherished Friends (thanks again guys!!!)

In the plastic drawers I have punches, plastic bags, and fabrics.

I hope you enjoyed the tour around my room. I try to keep things extra organized to help the creative process flow better. I really need to add some decorative items to the room though. The overall theme is "candy store" but I am contemplating adding a little shabby chic to it!