Imaginations at Work

I love this picture of the kiddos hard at 'work'...it is always fun to see them with their brows all scrunched up, just enjoying the creative process. Interesting sidenote- I have them all completely addicted to my scrapbboking supplies. They just get totally excited when they see me bring down one of my 'toys' for them to play with, lol.

This layout uses the Fancy Pants All Fall Collection. If you are looking for the latest Fancy goodness, be sure to head on over to Scrapbook Express!

Scrapping Cents

So, have anything that needs celebrating? Looking to host a party anytime soon? If so, Studio Calico has you covered. This week, Nicole but up a great post on how to use your scrappy supplies to make party decorations. These are really cute, too....I am talking super cute!! Imagine customizing all your party fun with you favorite papers- I mean...how cool! Head on over and take a look:

Custom Party Decorations

Looking for another bargain? SNR's March issue just pubbed last night--and it is a killer issue!! The Cards and Stamping section alone has 11 articles...and that is just one section of the magazine, for goodness sake!! If you haven't checked out the Idea File part of the magazine- you really need to. Imagine an entire section of a magazine, articles upon articles every month, that give you tips on how to use your products better, or how to improve your crafting. I love it!!

Spring Fling Crop

It's Here, It's here!! And I am way excited- can you tell?! We have been planning, waiting, planning and waiting for weeks...and today is the day!! Join us at Scrapbook News and Review for tons of fun, challenges, classes every hour, games, prizes...and enough mojo to knock your socks off!!

We will be going strong from 12-6pm CST- and would love to have you join us!!

Yum!!

How bout a yummy post, for today? doen't this one just scream summer? Definitely needed that, today- I am so tired of grey skies, lol! This shaped card was a blast to make...I used Making Memories Garden Party for the rind, and a fun pink card for the inner. A little versamark pen added some needed shading for this- and we have a fun greeting!

Plane 'Ol Hi!

Today, I have a fun airplane card to share with you. I love the felt added to this for the cloud. What makes this fun, though, is the paper piecing.

I found this jet image as a color page on the web. Scaled it to 20% of normal size and printed it 3 times: Once on the gear paper from Cogsmo Cricket, once on the Red paper from Cogsmo, and once on regular white card. Now, a simple matter of cutting the pieces apart, assembling jigsaw style, and I have a fun, multi dimensional card! I would encourage all of you to go looking for 'digital stamps' in the thousands of free color pages available on the net. For more on hybrid card making, check out the March issue of Scrapbook News and Review coming out March 21st. We have an entire article of ideas in the card section!!

Scrapping Cents

With Easter coming up, now is the perfect time for a cute little bunny project, right? Well, I have one for you, lol! This is the cutest little bunny basket...ever! Seriously- this is a little lunch sack and pinking shears...how perfect would these be for your kids? Or treat bags for an Easter party?

Here you go:

Bunny Basket

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Have you all seen the cool reset at Mike's? They are getting in Tim Holtz stamps, grungeboard, alcohol inks, distress stickles and more. Definitely worth a look, if you haven't been in a while!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The kids love passing out Valentine's to their friends during our Valentine's Party. This year, even the baby got to pass out his...much to the amusement of the older kids!

This paper line is Splendid by Fancy Pants...it is perfect for Valentines, too! I love the whimsical nature and great colors! (And Scrapbook Express has it in stock, too)

100 Days

Every year, my kids count down the school days until we get to 100. Then we have a 100 days party...where we count to 100 for everything...all...day....long! 100 snacks in each baggie. 100 diecuts on our poster. 100 jumps at excersise time. You get the idea.

This Bo Bunny paper was perfect for this, though. Looking for it? Scrapbook Express has it in stock.

PS- This year one of the kids had the brilliant idea to count back from a 100. So, watch for our 'un-100' day party, sometime this summer, lol!

Scrapping Cents

How about a few places to find deals? I love bargain hunting, and window shopping, too. My latest obsession is stalking Deal of the Day sites. These are fun- 1 deal, one day...amazing prices. The fun is in never knowing what they will have. Here are a couple of scrapping ones that I have found. Have fun!!

Peachy Cheap

Flowers to Flourishes

Crop Chocolate

So Excited!

That's right- am am so excited!! Today, SNR is proud to launch our new, improved Faithbooking Network: A Faith Perspective. This was built for anyone who wants to add their faith to the scrapbook...it includes videos, resources, the blog, a gallery...so much goodness! Think: FaceBook for Faithbookers!

So, please take time to stop by and check it out:

A Faith Perspective

{LIGHT}

I keep a section in my Prayer Journal dedicated to scrapping lessons I have learned...verses I am working on, things that have meaning to me.  Recently, I scrapped this picture I took at a balloon glow...it was perfect for the verses about being the Light of the world!

Scrapping Cents

So...how about a few storage ideas, today?  I swear, I love organizing almost as much as I love using, lol!!  I have found a few great ideas:

Punch Storage

Nesties Storage

Scrap Rack

Hey!  I have the best deal of all today!!  Scrapbook News and Review published last night- woohoo!  And, we are running some AWESOME subscription deals!  There are 2 for 1 deals...2 month specials, 4 and 6 month deals...you really, really need to check it out!!

Black and White and Red all over...

Just a simple, but really elegant card I made in January.  The cheerful spring paper sure did help beat the winter doldrums!!

Thanks for looking, and have a great weekend!

Pizza!!

How about a look at my last sketch for My Sketch World?  And, I do mean, my last one.  It has been a great year, and Lucy has amazing sketches to play with...I have certainly enjoyed myself!!  But, the time has come to let another team take over- and I know they will love their time as much as I have.  Thanks, Lucy, for a great year!!

This is the layout I made after making pizza with the kiddos.  We were learning the letter P- so a pepperoni pizza was a no-brainer.  They knew the letter P by the end of the day...knew it cold, lol!!

Scrapping Cents

Do you love your embossing folders?  Wish you could make your own designs, free, and have them look as crisp as the store bought one?  Ha!  Done!  Mel has the most wonderful tutorial- complete with pictures- for making embossing plate, also called texture plates, with cereal box cardboard, your stamps and modge podge.  Best of all- this looks seriously do-able!  Take a look:

Mels Stampz

Black Market Society

I loved this paper, when I saw it...and have been carefully hoarding it for months!  I finally broke down, and decided to use it.  The flowers were a paper all their own- but didn't they cut out beautifully!  I really should have gotten more of this!

Have all your Valentine's goodies done?  No?  No problem...head on over to the SNR Card Universe tomorrow night for the Valentines Mini Card Crop.  It is going to be a load of fun!!

We {HEART} Card Makers Week

Because SNR Loves cards, and card makers, we are having a week long celebration to launch the SNR Card Universe.  There will be contests, special challenges, articles, sketches and more...all leading to a fun Valentine's Mini Card Crop Friday night. It's a week of fun and excitement you won't want to miss!!

An Entire Card Universe!!

Love making cards? Love stamping? Love talking and learning about
making cards? So do we!! Scrapbook News and Review is thrilled to
present an entire universe created just for you!! The SNR Card Universe
is built with the card maker in mind, and has resources you have only
dreamed of having at your finger tips! Resources that include:



Sketch Vault: We have included an entire gallery dedicated to card sketches.



Video Archive: We have pages and pages of card making videos already
cataloged for your viewing pleasure. We have gathered videos from all
over the web into one easy to navigate collection...and we would love
to add yours, too.



Tutorial Library: We have gathered a huge list of fun and exciting tutorials for you to try.



Blog Roll: Our Blog Roll is divided into Sketch Sites, Challenge Blogs, and Card Making Blogs for easy navigation.



Event Calendar: Want to know what is going on in the Card Making world with a single glance? Here's your source.



Forums: Ever wish there was a forum just for card makers? Well, now
there is! Come visit with us, discuss your passion, and make new
friends! We can't wait to meet you!



The hottest new online Magazine is launching the hottest new online card making community...and you are invited!!

Scrapping Cents

Kids needing Valentine's for school?  Wanting a special treat for your special darling?  Cindylouh has posted the cutest printable valentine for us...free.  You have got to check this one out...it is so sweet! 

Enjoy!!

Mother's Love

I love this stamp!!  Add in kraft paper and some Basic Grey Archaic...and I think it is perfect!!

I hope you have enjoyed your card week!  I promise to do a better job of sharing cards, in the future.  Heaven knows, I have a stockpile, now.  Have a great weekend!!