Happy Feet

Ever have one of those layouts you can NOT get to come together for you?  I hate that!  I looked at this layout and fussed over it for 3 weeks.  Yup- 3 weeks, before I got it to a point I liked.  The paper if Fancy Pants, and just so fun...I really wanted to play that up!  I added a ton of stickles, doodled, added things here and there...in the end, it was the flowers and butterfly that ended up being my final touch.   Ah...I love it when it finally comes together!!

This one is DT work for Scrapbook Express- the team is featuring Fancy Pants all month.  Be sure to stop by our gallery for more Fancy ideas!!

Our House

I have seen layouts built on clear backgrounds- and always wanted to try one.  I finally gave in, and gave it a go---what do you think?  This one was built on a Hambly Transparency with a soft white grid- perfect for the winter theme.  I also used the winter line from October Afternoon for the papers and letters.  But, do you see the stamps?  Take a look- they're there!  I used the scalloped frame from Apple Blossom Studio for the picture frame, and the candy cane from ABS as one of the border strips.  Love 'em!!

Scrapping Cents

How about a freebie?  Who doesn't love a freebie, I ask you?!  I found the most incredible site for digital downloads.  There freebie section is packed with goodness.  Now, even if you are not a digital scrapper- I'm not- digi'd are great for photo ovrlays, journaling cards, paper for printing, etc.  I keep a whole folder on my drive, and when I am ready to scrap- it is ready for me!  My current favorite is overlays, BTW.  Just drop an edge around a photo, print- and you have an incredible look.  Want an example?  Take a look at the Say Cheese post a couple of days ago- this pictre has a great sparkle overlay...that I punched up even more using stickles. 

Digital Scrapbooking Place

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Mike's:  Run, don't walk!  They have the coolest stuff in their dollar bins!!  Now- be warned- they are hiding them...look for an aisle called more for under $5...there is an entire section of nifty scrapping goodness.  I walked away with great shaped chip albums- circle and square scallops, star, heart, house and car shapes. Too cute!!  There were all kinds of embellishments, papers, etc. 

Drink

With the Scrapping in the New Year contest at Scrapbook Express, I have been pulling out a lot of past pictures. Fun!! I am loving getting to scrap my favorites. These are a few of my favorite waterfall pictures. I was playing with slowing the shutter speed down to make the water look more fluid. I was so happy when these shots turned out the way I want. Speaking of playing, I have also been playing with adding fabric to my layouts. I love the texture it adds!!

Say Cheese!

Ever notice how little inhibitions children have around cameras?!  They LOVE them!  And I love the way this shot turned out!  I had a great time with this layout from beginning to end.  I added a few digital effects to the photo...and then added stickles to the photo, as well.  I also added a bunch of punched flowers and leafs to the paper for depth.

Planted

Ever have one of those layouts that just 'work'? I LOVE this layout- it is seriously on my short list of favorites. Love the paper- KaiserCraft- YUM!! But, I also had a great time making the trees. I have been playing with fabric, lately. These are made with the qk nesting flowers dies, and are burlap and canvas run through my cuttlebug. Then I just handcut some corderoy for the trunks. I love, love them!! Oh- see my new label Nesties? Sis got them for my birthday...I love my Sis!!

Love the paper, too? Scrapbook Express has it in stock!

Join Us!!

We are having a great time over at Scrapbook Express- we are Scrapping in the New Year! This is a month long competition, pitting us against another online store and forum in a battle for scrapping brag rights. Looking for some scrapping mijo? We have it in spoades! You should definitely join us!!

This is one of the may layouts I have cranked out for the competition. This one uses some Prima paper that I have been hoarding...isn't it pretty?

Scrapping Cents

I'm a day late- sorry! But, I did just see the BEST idea...look at this! This is from the Making Memories blog. It is just a cheap little silverware tray. Doesn't it work great! I think it would work for ribbon spools, small punches, stickles and stamps, too. I love repurposed goodies!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Target: New things in the dollar spot- including chipboard letters, stamps, brads, felt flowers, and more. Lots of cute alterables, too.

WalMart- 70% off Christmas goodies.

Hobby Lobby- 80% off Christmas goodies.

Michaels- Cute new paper and goodie lines coming in- including Making Memories- too cute!!

My Sketch World Sketch...

is up!! This one was so fun. I was in the mood to play, when I did this one. So- out came the felt, I was stitching, I was making lollipop flowers...I was doodling. It was fun!!

Be sure to head over to My Sketch World, and take a look at the wonderful layouts the DT came up with for you. Then, be sure to give this one a play for yourselves!!

Hey Sugar!!

Hey- I'm back!! I know- it's been awhile...but vacation was wonderful...the holidays were wonderful...the rest was wonderful...sigh... Hope you all had a geat time, too!! But, it is time to get back to the real world...so here goes:

The DT at Scrapbook Express is working with Fancy Pants, this month...I love Fancy Pants!! This paper is from the Botanical Collection...isn't it pretty? Be sure to head on over to Scrapbook Express to pick yours up!!

BTW- see the pretty cream lace flowers? Made those using the ribbon flower tutorial I shared with you Sunday. Gotta say, I love 'em!!

Scrapping Cents

You guys should know by now how much I love to make my own embellies. And, there is no denying it...I am addicted to flowers! Here are a few great tutorials, I found, on making Ribbon Flowers:

5 Point Ribbon Flowers

Ribbon Daisies

Loop Flowers

Basic Ribbon Flower

There you have it- another way to use your ribbon scraps, save some money- and have wonderful, handmade embellishments for your projects, too. What's not to love?!!

Many

I took this picture on a walk with the kids...and it just reminded me so much of the verse that talks of 'if a seed dies, it produces many'.


This features the incredible Beautiful Life line from Bo Bunny. I adore this line!! Got it when it first came out, and couldn't wait to use it!! Remember to get the die cut sheet when you order...these are just so pretty!!

Oh- and this layout was a collaboration. See the torn edge on the top? My cat decided it needed a little something, and added that torn edge. My cat got yelled at! But, between you and me- I think he was right. Don't tell, though...he'll get ideas!

Merry Christmas!!

I had to share this- it is amazing! I love Casting Crowns- they are one of my favorite groups. So, when I heard this song, I fell in love!! Hope this helps remind you of the Reason!!

Merry Christmas!!

Scrapping Cents

Here's a really quick post for a busy holiday week. Have presents to wrap? Come on- you know you do...and if you are done- I so do NOT want to here about it! Show-offs, lol! Anyway...if you have presents, you need labels. Well, Cindylouh has put together a GREAT list of free tag downloads!! Take a look!

Looking for some New Year Mojo?

Scrap in the New Year
Scrapbook Express VS Memories From The Attic

If YOU are any or all of these: an avid scrapper, love to share your unique creations, love to chat on the message board and encourage others with praise, then Scrap in the New Year is just the contest for you! Not only will you be playing as an individual, you are playing towards bragging rights for your favorite site! Regardless of whether you are on the winning site, 5 players will win prizes!

Contest starts January 1, 2009 but contest activities are taking place right now! Please join us for a good time and get ready to scrap away the month of January!

Scrapping Cents

This is the most incredible...brilliant idea. I saw it, I had to share!! I found it on Jennifer McGuire's blog. It was sent in from Jess:

Great tip on clear stamp storage:"I'm not an organizing guru but...I also store my clear stamps in a binder just like yours. I can't afford to go out and buy page protectors that have different sized inner compartments. I made mine with the sewing machine. I sew a zizag stitch either splitting the plain old 8 1/2 X 11 page protector in 1/2 or in 1/4. Then I use a pair of sharp scissors to open up the lower compartments. It works great." - Jess

Doing this, you could also modify sheets to store your manual dies- like qk and Cuttlebug. You could make your own sticker and Chipboard storage. You could even make a customized sheet set for your journal spots! I LOVE it!!

You are invited!!!!

You’re invited to our Playtime at the Pole All-Day Christmas Crop as we celebrate Christmas with a full day of fun. This Saturday, December 13, 2008, we’ll be headed to the Pole . . . the North Pole, that is.

We have a full day of activities planned, including plenty of games, challenges, fun and a whole lot of prizes! We’ll be spending the day helping Santa and all his elves prepare for Christmas and we’ll have a great time doing it, too. So make plans to join us this Saturday, December 13, 2008 in the Scrapbook News & Review Forums. It’s going to be a great day!

Acrylic Frame

Ready for a really simple project? And this one is really fun, too!! I took a simple piece of acrylic from HL, and stamped snowflakes all over it in Stayzon White. Then I glittered the heck out of it...all the edges have glue literally poured on and running down the sides...then glitter over that. Then, I pieced a very simple felt snowman...too cute!!

Noel Wall Hanging

Still in the Christmas mood, here. And, still loving that BG Wassail!! I Tell you, my Christmas decorations are a walk though BG's Christmas inventory, lol!! They are just my favorites.

This wall hanging is a combination of a noel letter set from Plaid, and an old picture I had laying around. I decorated the inside of the frame. Then, I Modged each letter, and added goodies to the. A little hot glue, and voila!

Scrapping Cents

This Scrapping Cents is a HUGE bargain!! Did you know that the newest issue of Scrapbook News and Review is up and ready for you to enjoy?! Did you know that this is a special DOUBLE issue? Did you know that this is STILL 4.99?!!!!! That is a double issue for the same low single issue price. And- unlike paper mags- or even the other online ezines- we offer you access to everything we have ever published! That means for one low price- 4.99- you get one month of SNR- all 8 issues! Now, come on...that is a HECK of a DEAL!!