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Catching Up, Day 8

2010-04-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is the last day of catch up! I am hoping, but the time this gets around to posting, that I will have more to share. I have some other stuff I still need to get done, before I can scrap again-I have a couple fan fic chapter I have to finish editing for someone, a crop to finish planning, and a RAK list to fix and get sent out. I hope to get that all done in the next couple days, so I can do some scrapping, and God forbid, read some of my stories that I have been ignoring for 2 weeks. How can someone who doesn't work, be so busy? Oh, yeah right...That would be facebook, Twitter, message boards, etc. Anyhow, on the scrappy goodness!

SCF Flowers ATC Swap
I used DCWV cs, MM Garden Party pp, QuicKutz Leafy Vine die,Prima flowers, Studio 18 rhinestones, and Stickles-Baby Blue, Cotton Candy, Patina.

SCF Stamp It ATC Swap-stamp something
I Used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Ambrosia pp, hole punches (lady bug), Dollar Tree Stamp, and Marvy Markers.
Designed for SSS Feb Mixed Media Challenge #2
I used SU cs, Close to My Heart pp, Thickers, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and buttons. I bought one of those red 12x12 scrapbook frames at Michael’s, and painted it white-it took like 7 coats, lol!
Designed for SSS April Mixed Media Challenge
I used DCWV cs, Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Bittersweet pp, Studio G stamps, and Cuttlekids Tadpole alpha dies. It is a gift for someone, but I haven’t found a frame yet.
Designed for SSS April Crop Banner Challenge
I used Bazzill cs, SU cs, Scenic Route pp, Prima flowers, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and buttons. Don’t forget “The Pretty”, Rob!

Designed for SSS March Mixed Media Challenge-pull out an old project and finish it.
I used Tinkering Ink Peekaboo mini album, Tinkering Ink pp and coordinating felt embellies, Thickers, Prima flowers, “skittles”, Hambly overlay, misc ribbon, tags from a RAK, misc buttons, Colorbox metal flowers, and Studio 18 rhinestones.

Here are all the pages.

Here is the back.

Designed for SSS Member Challenge-make your own mini used shaped edges.
I used Cosmo Cricket Earth Love pp, Thickers, Prima flowers, misc buttons, DCWV homemade tag from RAK, acrylic flowers, Studio 18 rhinestones, a crocheted flower from Lisa, homemade tag from a RAK, and Kaiser Crafts rhinestones.
The shaped edges were done with Fiskars Threading Water border punch, SU Spiral border punch, SU Ticket corner punch (w/o guide), EK Success lg corner punch (w/o guide), and handcut the other ones.

Here are the inside pages.

The End, for now at least.

Happy blogging, dear friends!

Catching Up, Day 7

2010-04-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

Day 7, 10 ATCs today! Enjoy!

Split Coast Hello Kitty ATC Swap
I broke down and bought the HK Cricut Cartridge, lol.
I used Bazzill cs, Wassau cs, Cricut cart, and a Kaiser Crafts rhinestone.

SSS Valentine’s Day ATC Swap
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Lime Rickey pp, Studio G stamps, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones and Hello Kitty Cricut cart-had to get my money’s worth, lol.
SSS Hello Kitty ATC Swap
I used Wassau cs, Cosmo Cricket Honey Pie pp, Kaiser Crafts rhinestone, and, surprisingly, the Hello Kitty Cricut cart.
SSS Snowman ATC Swap
I used DCWV Doodlin’ Around the Stack pp/cs, Cricut paper, Studio G stamp, rhinestones, googly eyes, and Hello Kitty Cricut cart-once again, getting my money’s worth!
SCF Valentine’s Day ATC Swap
I used DCWV and Wassau cs, Basic Grey Two Scoops pp, Silhouette die cuts, and Cinnamon Stickles.

SCF My Stamp ATC Swap
We had to make a postage stamp.
I made my “stamp” in PSE, and of course, it highlights Rob! The 23 cents is for his age (GASP).
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Offbeat pp, Prima flower, SEI Brad, and a Kaiser Crafts rhinestone.

SCF Favorite Quote ATC Swap
I don’t really have a favorite quote, but I do love this line from Pride & Prejudice, one of my all-time favorite movies (the A&E version only please).
I printed the photo of Elizabeth Bennet and the quote on cs, and then added the Prima flowers and 3 colors of Stickles.
The quote says, “IT is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife”.

SCF Live, Love, Laugh, Dream Set-LIVE
I used Bazzill cs, unknown pp, Cuttlekids Tadpole alpha dies, EK Success punch, SEI brad, and Waterfall Stickles.

SCF Live, Love, Laugh, Dream Set-DREAM
I used Bazzill Bling cs, Sandy Lion pp, Cuttlekids alpha dies (crown too), and Studio 18 rhinestones.

SCF Pink Ribbon ATC Swap
I used Bazzill cs, Paper Pizzazz pp, ribbon is cut with Silhouette, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and Technique Tuesday Williamsburg alpha stamps.

The end, of today's post. Thanks again for reading, and as always, I would love to hear what you think! I am not Edward Cullen, I can't read your mind, lol!

Catching Up, Day 6

2010-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

I know, the titles are getting a bit boring, but I have no idea what else to say, lol! There are only 2 more catch up posts to go, after this one. Then, I will remain caught up, I promise!! Should we get to business?

Designed for SC Sketch #192
I used Basic Grey Phresh & Phunky pp, BG Romani rub on, SU Scallop border punch, and Doodlebug Designs letter stickers.

Designed for SC Sketch #193
I used Bazzill cs, DCWV cs, Piggy Tales pp, MM metal tag rims, handcut the scallop with a template I made a couple years ago, sanded Thickers, QuicKutz Polka Dots embossing folder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, and CB Tiny Bubbles embossing folder.
Designed for SC Sketch #194
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Junebug pp, SU Scallop border punch, Fiskars Threading Water border punch, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, AC ribbon, Thickers, and MLS Mini Alpha letters. The title was chosen based on the fact that I couldn’t resist putting the dog cut out on there, and had to tie it in somehow. Not to mention, I will never turn down an opportunity to jab Jacob Black, lol!!! Sorry Julie.
Designed for SSS’s Apr Sketch Challenge #2-by Susan, but we were told to make at least 6 flowers as well.
www.creativelysavvy.blogspot.com
I used Bazzill cs, Daisy Bucket pp, lots of ribbon, buttons, and Thickers.

Designed for SC Challenge-I’m on Cloud 9-use a cloud and 9 other items.
I used Bazzill cs, Sassafras Hog Heaven pp and stickers (1 is a cloud), Prima flowers, BG brads, Tim Holtz tickets, and 9 Thickers.

Designed for SC Scraplift the Page of the Week Challenge Week 3
I used Bazzill cs, Close To My Heart pp, and Thickers. The “T” and “E” are pieced together, and the “M” is a “W”.

AMR/SSS ATC Swap Circles
I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket Earth Love pp, Studio G stamps, and eyelets.

Split Coast 12 Days of Christmas-Funky ATC Swap
The theme was to use non-traditional Christmas colors. I used SU Delicate Dots pp, Miss Elizabeth’s ribbon, eyelets, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and the piper was designed and cut using the Silhouette.

Split Coast 12 Days of Christmas-Traditional ATC Swap
I used Basic Grey Mistletoe & Pear pp, rhinestones, Holly Stickles, and the geese was designed and cut using the silhouette.

SSS New Years ATC Swap
I used 3Bugs In A Rug pp, brads, Diamond Stickles, and die cuts were done with the Silhouette.

You know the problem with posting like this...you run out of ideas to talk about, lol! All I can say, is thanks!

Catching Up, Day 5

2010-04-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

More layouts! Can you believe I have been doing this many? I told you I was back at it!! At this point (thursday), I have 6 more layouts to post, 16 ATCs, and a few other misc stuff. I still have another ATC to make, and 5 more challenges I want to get done, then next weekend is another crop! So keep checking in, there will be lots to share.

Remember, you can find all the challenges at the links below

Scrap Sisters Studio

Scrapbook Challenges

Shall we see what I have done on the next 10??

Designed for Scrapbook Challenges Challenge-Monochromatic
When I started this layout, I didn’t think about all the variations in the color teal! They were either too green, or too blue, so I did the best I could.
I used We R Memory Keepers pp, October Afternoon pp (2), Basic Grey Offbeat pp, ribbon, MM Hulabaloo letter stickers, Martha Stewart border punch (unknown), Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, flower, grad, buttons, and staples.

Designed for SC Challenge-1, 2, 3, 4-1 photo, 2 papers, 3 flowers, 4 buttons.
The listed items must be exact, everything else was open.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Granola pp, Thickers, Fancy Pants rub on, MM ribbon, Prima Flowers, misc brads, My Mind’s Eye journaling spot, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and some buttons.Designed for SC Challenge-Spring Love-use pastels, at least 1 butterfly, 1 flower, and 2 rub ons.
I used SU cs, Little Yellow Bicycle pp, Basic Grey White Chocolate chipboard, Prima flowers, buttons, Martha Stewart Loopy border/corner punch, Martha Stewar butterfly punch, Martha Stewart journaling spot, Daisy D’s rubon, and Autumn Leaves rub on. The rub ons didn’t show up very well, so I tried chalking over them-what’s done, is done.
Designed for SC Challenge-The Cutting Floor-cut up your photos (ack!)
I did it, I cut up the photos, lol! I used Bazzill cs (which I accidentally built the layout on the back side), We R Memory Keepers pp, and Adorn It mini alpha stickers.
Designed for SC Challenge-Fun Times for All-something family does for fun.
Since I don’t have a family or schedule, I found this photo my nephews/niece playing wii, and it was perfect. Those of you who know tigardlilly, you can see her in the background reading on her iPhone, lol!
I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend pp, Target Dollar Spot chipboard letters, and American Crafts Flair embellies.

Designed for SC Challenge-Book Cover Inspiration
I chose the cover of Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer as my inspiration.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Sugar Rush pp, SU Ticket corner punch, Thickers, and buttons.
Designed for SSS’s Apr Font/Title Challenge #2-use rub ons for title.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Boxer pp, brads, corduroy flower, and Daisy D’s rubon.
Designed for SC Scraplift the Page of the Week Challenge Week 1
I used DCWV cs, Basic Grey Marrakesh pp, Thickers, and Distress Ink-which I got all over the photo!
Designed for SC Scraplift the Page of the Week Challenge Week 2
I used SU cs, MM pp, Coredinations cs for the journal strips, “skittles”, Prima and unknown flowers, Studio 18 rhinestones, MLS Mini Alpha stickers, and Thickers.
Designed for SSS’s Apr Scraplift Challenge #2-original by Misty.
I used Bazzill cs, SU cs, Basic Grey Offbeat pp, Thickers, blank epoxy brads, and the stitches are real. I sewed on my layouts with a machine for the first time. I wanted zigzag, but apparently I missed the memo that said to do it upside down, lol! I think it turned out ok anyhow.
So, what do you think about these ones? Let me know by leaving me a comment, I love them! Once I am caught up on blogging, I am going to catch up on my Google Reader! I had over 1000 posts, probably a lot more than that. I had to mark them all as read, but plan on catching up since them.
See ya tomorrow!

Catching Up, Day 4

2010-04-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

10 more layouts today! I got some digi ones here, and the reason they are bigger, is stupid blogger wouldn't accept the uploads of them from my computer, so I had to post them in Flickr, and pull them from there. Anyway, to the layouts already Marilyn, stop rambling, lol!

Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Pagemap Challenge
I picked an 8.5x11 sketch from April 2010.
I used Urban Wasteland by BZB Designs. I also figured out how to change colors!! Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Lizzy K Challenge
Chris has been posting Lizzy’s challenges on the board. I chose to do the Inspiration from Clothes challenge. The original was a headless, armless mannequin, with a white tank with red and blue flowers, with a hint of green leaves. It was adorable!
I used Maddie’s Garden by BZB Designs, and the flowers were cut from the coordinating cs using the cookie cutter feature.

Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Color Challenge
I used a mixture of different papers and embellishments, but I don’t know what they were anymore. I am really bad at categorizing my digi stuff. When I first started, I didn’t save the information so I can source it.
Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Product Challenge-use as many different types of items you can.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Mellow pp, MM Noteworthy journaling spot, inchies I made a couple years ago (chalk and “skittles”), Thickers, Adorn It letter stickers, Prima flowers, brads, staples, ribbon, buttons, eyelet, Tim Holtz Ticket, Scenic Route journaling sticker, Imaginisce rub ons, Ink, tag I received as a RAK, Cinnamon Stickles, Glue stick, pop dots, and Studio 18 rhinestones. I totaled 23 items. Only things that are actually on the layout count, so punches, stamps, etc don’t count.

Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Journaling Challenge
I used Special Edition and Extra Extra alphas-both by BZB Designs.

Designed for SSS’s Lizzy K Challenge-inspiration from media
I went with the Twilight saga and the photos I took (in the dark) of the HS they used as Forks HS.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Indian Summer pp, Doodlebug Designs letter stickers, Sassafras pp (journaling), and a Tim Holtz Ticket.

Designed for SSS’s Lizzy K Challenge-Inspiration from home décor.
I used a photo from a shower curtain sold at Target.
I used Bazzill cs, Bazzill Bling, CB Funky Circles die (left over from an atc I did), Thickers, Kaiser Crafts mini letter stickers, and Sticko Buttons.

Designed for SSS’s Lizzy K Challenge-inspiration from song lyrics.
I love the song “Just Can’t Get Enough” by Depeche Mode, and it seemed to fit.
I used Bazzill cs, Memory Box Twilight pp, Thickers (the “S” was cut from a “G”, and the “E” was cut from an “&”), Prima and unknown flowers Studio 18 rhinestones, tag from a RAK, Adorn It mini letter stickers, and some gold medallions from a RAK.

Designed for SSS’s Lizzy K Challenge-inspiration from graphic design.
I have a book, The Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide, and used that.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Cupcake pp, BG White Chocolate letters, which I inked/didn’t like/outlined/and still don’t like, Kaiser Crafts mini alpha letters, and a variety of buttons.

Designed for SSS’s Lizzy K Challenge-scrap about time of day.
I don’t any kind of a schedule, but as I was sitting there trying to come up with something, I was also searching for more RPattz pictures-then it hitme. I do this around the same time most every evening. And VOILA, my layout idea was born.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Kioshi pp, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, ½ of a SU Top Note die cut, Colorbox metal flowers, Thickers, MLS Mini Alpha letters, and Doodlebug Designs letter stickers.

There you go. I have more to share tomorrow, and a few days after.

Leave me a comment if you are liking my stuff, or annoyed by so much Rob, lol. I love the comments, it lets me know people are actually reading still.

You guys all rock, you know that!

Catching Up, Day 3

2010-04-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Here we are on day 3 of my catch up. I realized while composing my posts, that I am not linking to each challenge or any link associated with it. Let me just say, I am being lazy. I am having terrible formatting problems, and am writing my posts in Words, and going into the html of the blog and pasting. For now, while I am catching up, you can find the links for SSS and SC just below. From there, you can navigate your way if you are interested in seeing more of the challenge.

Scrap Sisters Studio

Scrapbook Challenges

Onto the layouts!

Designed for SSS’s Mar Sketch Challenge #1-sketch by American Crafts.
I used SU cs, American Crafts Amplified pp (lol, I just noticed I used AC paper on an AC sketch), handmade felt embellishments, and Thickers.

I made this one for Julie, as part of our Hotties challenge; a consolation prize of sorts. She did more than Gay and me combined, but we inadvertently left her out. She is not as obsessed as I am, but she is a huge Jason Michael Carroll fan (country singer). Her JMC album is nothing but DCWV Rockstar paper, so she sent me some so it would match.
In addition to the paper she sent me, I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket chipboard letter (which I covered in her paper and Rock Candy Stickles), Thickers, Colorbox metal flowers, Miss Elizabeth flower, and some Platinum Stickles. I haven’t heard, but I hope she likes it. I do know I used some photos she hasn’t seen, so that is good!!
Designed for SSS’s Mar Color Challenge #2-use pastel colors.
I used Basic Grey Two Scoops pp/letter stickers/stickers. Not much to this layout, lol.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Font/Title Challenge #2-green title.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Oh Baby Girl pp, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, butterflies I received as a RAK which are covered in Orange Peel Stickles, buttons, and Thickers.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Scraplift Challenge #2-by Chris Hertel.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Marrakesh pp, Cricket cartridges (George/Basic Shapes and Doodlecharms), MLS Mini Alpha letters, Thickers, and some buttons.
Designed for SSS’s April Color Challenge #1-use pastel colors.
I used Walmart cs, MM Garden Party pp, American Crafts pp, Martha Stewart Journaling spot, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch (punches 3 at a time), DCWV Glitter cs, CB Nesting Hearts die, and Thickers.
Designed for SSS’s April Title/Font Challenge #1-stamp and alter title.
I used Bazzill cs, Pink Paislee Vintage Moon pp, Technique Tuesday Big Timber alpha stamps, Jenni Bowlin bingo card, Cricket Hello Kitty cartridge (black flowers left over from ATCs I did), rhinestones, also Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, flower, Diamond Stickles.
Designed for SSS’s April Scraplift Challenge #1-by http://www.colorfullycreating.blogspot.com/
I used Crate Paper Katlin pp, misc ribbons, handmade flowers by Denise, and Thickers.
Designed for SSS’s April Sketch Challenge #1-by Jana Eubanks
I used DCVW cs, Basic Grey Urban Prairie pp, circle punches, chipboard oval frame, SU Scallop border punch, and BG letter stickers.

Designed for SSS’s April Crop-Quilt Challenge
I used Courage by Summer Driggs, the flowers/buttons are unknown.

Is that 10 already? Holy Moly!

I hope I caught all the typos, I cut the tip of my finger last night (actually Mon night), on one of those quick chop contraptions, and have a bandaid on. It makes it hard to type, lol!

Thanks for reading, see ya tomorrow!

Catching Up, Day 2

2010-04-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Here we are again, another day, another 10 pictures of projects! I am gonna get straight to it.

Designed for SSS’s Feb Scraplift Challenge #1-by Misty aka snowlady.
I used Basic Grey June Bug pp, Thickers, MLS Mini Alpha stickers, Jenni Bowlin Bingo card, unknown ribbon, Kaiser Crafts flowers, and some buttons.

Designed for SSS’s Feb Color Challenge #1-monochromatic.
I used Bazzill cs, Sassafras pp, October Afternoon pp, Cosmo Cricket pp, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, inked Thickers, shape Thickers, inked Kaiser Crafts Mini Alpha stickers, Prima flowers, Joy Crafts Pearls, and some buttons.
Designed for SSS’s Feb Font/Title Challenge #1-use a number in the title.
I used Basic Grey Urban Prairie pp, mostly Prima flowers, Doodlebug Designs letter stickers, Thickers, and Joy Crafts Pearls.
Designed for SSS’s Feb Product Challenge #1-use at least 3 buttons or brads.
I used DCWV cs, October Afternoon Farm Fresh pp, Thickers, a die cut butterfly (RAK), Imaginisce flower, Martha Stewart Journaling spot, a tag I received as a RAK, a BG Button, and 40 brads on the butterfly.
Designed for SSS’s Feb Crop Challenge-heart your valentine.
I used Basic Grey Bittersweet pp, BG White Chocolate chipboard letters, Prima flowers, Tim Holtz Tag, Cloud 9 Raindrop Teardrops, some buttons, and Hobby Lobby chipboard embellishment sticker.
Designed for SSS’s Feb Crop Challenge-scrap your valentine.
This one is digi, and the only thing I know that I used, is cs by BZB Designs, and pp by Patti. The rest is various people, but I lost my sources.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Color Challenge #1-use white background.
I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket Cogsmo pp, Thickers, and buttons.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Font/Title Challenge #1-make journal spot with numbers for your journaling.
I used Bazzill cs, MM pp, Technique Tuesday Wayfarer alpha stamps, BG rubons, Doodlebug Designs letter stickers, an acrylic flower, and a brad.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Product Challenge #1, use at least 3 journaling spots.
I used Bazzill cs, MM Paperie pp and journaling spots, inked BG White Chocolate chipboard letters, Prima flowers, unknown suede flowers, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and some buttons.
Designed for SSS’s Mar Scraplift Challenge #1-by Gloann
I used Bazzill cs, October Afternoon pp, MM pp, Spool-O-Ribbon, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, SU Ticket corner punch, Doodlebug Designs letter stickers, MLS Mini Alpha stickers, unknown flowers, and buttons.
That is all for today. I want to thank you again for sticking with me during my absence. Let me know if you are still reading!

It's Been A While, I Know!

2010-04-20T02:18:00.000-07:00

I fell a bit behind in my blogging! I can't blame it on anything really, other than I lost some interest in scrapping. I was still creating though!! I have 53 layouts, 16 ATCs, and a few other things that I still want to share with you all! Don't worry; I will be breaking it up; about 10 photos per post.
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First things first, if you haven't figured it out by now, I stepped down as a Design Team Member for Scrapbook Challenges. I couldn't commit to my responsibilities at the time. Of course, that would have kept me blogging!! I am totally fine with it, and am enjoying just being a part of it now, without the stress.
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Some things that are new with me...
Cliff just got a job last week. It is a temp-to-hire position, and hopefully within 6 months, he will be hired on directly with Epson-he runs the machine that makes the ink cartridges. He is working graveyard-12 hr shifts. I miss him terribly, I have gotten used to him being around all the time. I still haven't found a job.
We are still living with my parents, but it is going well.
I am now insulin dependent. I am taking care of my diabetes now; I am taking my oral meds and insulin regularly, and I am eating right. I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I am feeling so much better. This is a big step for me.
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That's it; let's get to the scrappy stuff, shall we?
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Remember the hottie's contest I had with Gaybow during the crop a few months ago? Well I did win, and Gay partnered with Nicole to make me a digi page! Gay told Nicole what she wanted, and Nicole made the pages! Isn't it cool? The text is a copy of our little "discussion" on the message board. Now I just need to print it!

This one was just for fun, I was showing someone, briefly, how to make a digi layout.
I used [Maddie's Garden] Overgrown by BZB Designs. I LOVE this kit, it is just so adorable! The pictures were taken, because Gay requested I have some shots of me with Rob, for a secret project-of course, I found out what that was (see above).
Designed for SSS's Jan Color Challenge #2-use B/W papers with color photos, or reversed.
I used Bazzill cs, Heidi Grace Designs pp, Thickers, fabric flowers, and buttons.
Designed for SSS's Jan Font/Title Challenge #2-use magic or dreams in title.
I used Bazzill cs, Graphic 45 pp, Kaiser Crafts flowers, MLS Mini Alpha stickers, Thickers, Maya Road rubons, Nestabilities Labels 4 die, Recollections chipboard, and some buttons.
Designed for SSS's Jan Product Challenge #2-use at least 3 punches.

I used Bazzill cs, MM pp (don't have name, it's old), Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, SU Scallop Border Punch, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, Scrapworks chipboard, Thickers, misc flowers, brads, Prima Say It With Crystals, and Colorbok metal flowers.

Designed for SSS Jan Sketch Challenge #2-designed by Julie.

I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Phresh & Funky pp, MLS Mini Alpha stickers, Thickers, misc flowers, MM brads, and some Cinnamon Stickles.

Designed for SSS’s Jan Scraplift Challenge #2-by Julia aka grettasgranddaughter.
I used SU cs, Scenic Route pp, SU Ticket Corner Punch, fabric flowers, BG White Chocolate chipboard letters, hand-dyed “skittles”, and some buttons.Another one just for fun. I was dying to use this paper and purple embellishments.
I used Bazzill cs, American Crafts Amplified pp, Thickers, Prima and Kaiser Crafts flowers, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, The Paper Studio rhinestone strip, Crystal Stickers rhinestone cluster, and some buttons.
Designed for SSS’s Feb Digi Challenge #1-Rounded Corners
I used Capture The Everyday by BZB Designs, the shaped elements were made using the cookie cutter feature.

Designed for SSS’s Feb Sketch Challenge #1-Sketch by pagemaps.com.
I used Bazzill cs, American Crafts pp, Cosmo Cricket rubons, Martha Stewart Journaling spot, Nestabilities Blossom Two die, Doodlebug Designs letter stickers, and some chalk to color the rubons

There are 10 layouts. I have tons left to blog, but for now, I am heading to bed, and I will work on getting the rest ready to go and scheduled to post. Should be everyday for a week or so.

I hope I haven't lost any followers while I was absent. I really do love you guys, you are the reason I blog in the first place! Thanks for sticking with me.

SSS Hotties Battle

2010-01-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

So, here it is....

The Scrap Sisters Studio Hotties Battle!!

During the crop last weekend, I challenged Gaybow to make more layouts of her "hottie", Gerard Butler. The loser has to make and send a layout of the winner's "hottie" to the winner. It was a close one, but I did win. Gay managed to do 10, while I did 12 (2-pagers count as 2). I won't even mention that 2 of hers were just photo sleeves, lol! She knows I am joking about complaining!! :)

Turns out, the other person on our board who does "hottie" layouts, inadvertently got left out. Julie was a bit upset, at first, and ended up beating us both out, just to prove a point, lol! I am going to send her a layout of her Jason Michael Carroll, just because!

So, without further ado, let's get on to showing off Rob!!!

This was a challenge, to do a 2-page layout using at least 5 photos. I know, I know-it's pink! But look at the photos, they just screamed pink to me!! Besides, it's not like he is ever going to see these! (OMG, I would die if he did!!)

I used Bazzill cs, Pink Paislee Pop Fashion pp, various die cuts, Clear Scraps acrylic R which I used alcohol inks on, Prima flowers, buttons, Thickers, and one of the handmade SS items from Jana.

This one I used Coredinations Black Magic cs and lightly sanded it (it is green underneath), SU Rockabilly Specialty pp, Prima flowers (covered in Gold Stickles), MM glitter chipboard letters, Recollections chipboard stickers (they were black/silver, so I covered the silver with Gold Stickles), and unknown journal spot (maybe MME?).
This one was a challenge, Use Your Stash, use supplies older than 1 year, and at least one photo has to be older than 1 year. I forgot about the photo rule, so I threw a photo of me from 8/08.
I used Bazzill cs, Scenic Route from 2005, Thickers purchase 6/08, Adorn It letters from Scarlet Lime kit 12/08, and Queen & Co Felt Fusion I bought last Christmas. I hand cut the thought bubble and it's trail.This was a sketch challenge, using at least 3 bracket items, by Chrispea.
I used Bazzill cs, Jenni Bowlin bracket paper, chipboard brackets (unknown), Thickers, Adorn It letters, BG Granola pp, I hand cut the bracket border at the bottom, American Crafts journal sticker, and suede flowers.

This one I used Bazzill cs, DCWV Glitter Stack pp, Cuttlekids tadpole alpha dies, DCWV Glitter cs, and Recollections chipboard (this time I didn't cover up the silver).

This one, I pulled out my Cricut for the first time in a LONG time-for the title (I used Stamped), BG Granola pp, embossed die cuts from SSS members, chipboard journal spot from scrapinmary (inked), Tim Holtz ticket, and some ribbon scraps. OH, and my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, love that thing! Don't forget my fave photo shoot, GQ, yummo!

Now, before you say anything about the purple, I decided to do this one purple because I have received so many purple embellishments*, I just HAD to use them, lol!

I used ColorBox (I think) cs, American Crafts pp, AC photo corners*, The Paper Studio rhinestones*, Crystal Stickers rhinestones*, Sticko Button Ups buttons*, Kaiser Crafts felt strip, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, ribbon scraps, Thickers, and Wassau cs scrap.

I don't know what paper this is, it was a RAK, and I covered the back with other cs and can't look to see what it is-but it is weaved raffia (I think), most of this stuff on this layout is RAKs too, totally coincidental. I used 2 kinds of Thickers from Denise, Top Note Die from Malena, Flower from Jana, Butterfly from Celeste, BG Bling It from ?, and teh rhinestone at top is MM Flower Patch-that was mine.

I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket Mr Campy pp, Thickers, Adorn It letters, flowers, and buttons.

I used Bazzill cs, a variety of MM papers, Kaiser Crafts flowers, Hobby Lobby Vday embellie, and Thickers.

OK, this is my most "vulgar" layout, but I covered up the offensive word. I used Heidi Grace pp, Kaiser Crafts and Prima flowers, brads, and Cricut cut letters using Opposites Attract. Right now, these are some of my favorite shots of Rob!!

It was really fun, Cliff went to Costco and picked up my pictures (I am upset I forgot to get matte/luster). I realized afterwards, what it must have looked like, a man picking up "Rob Porn"!! It must have been priceless!! I've got myself a good husband!!

I hope you enjoyed Rob!!

Secret Santa

2010-01-16T18:00:00.000-08:00

SSS had a couple Secret Santa Swaps. One being the traditional-spend-$20-and-send-off swap, and a handmade swap where we make things and send to 5 people. I signed up for both.

I already shared one back in December, so here are the othe four handmade swaps.

This one is from scrapinmary-my sis-in-law. She didn't make anything, but included a lot of cute stuff!

This one is from Janet/espinola3. There are some Cricut cuts, some wired ribbon, and snowflake stickers/sticky notes.
Julie/scrappin{jewlz} made the cutest little tags! For me, she also included some foam paint brushes, rhinestones, and photo corners-because she is just cool like that! She sends me lots of stuff! Maybe I should think about returning the favor! lol I guess you could call her my "unofficial" Scrap Pal! The card was for the Christmas card swap. OH, like my wallpaper? I DO!! LOL

Got this stuff from Denise, for the handmade swap. She made these cute little layered flowers. They even have a little bit of a shimmer to them-and if you know me at all, you know how I like things that shimmer! ;) She sent me a couple extra little things, since she is my Scrap Pal.

Speaking of Scrap Pal...SSS has Scrap Pals. We get teamed up with one person to be pals with. Each pair is different, but the basic idea is you send each other Christmas gifts, Birthday gifts/cards, Anniversary cards, and misc little things throughout the year.

As I mentioned just before, Denise is my Scrap Pal. My wish list contained lots of things, but the biggest were Thickers and Stickles. I had asked for the newest release of the Distress Stickles, all she could find were the older ones-which I had. BUT, that is totally cool, because as I found out, the Distress Stickles don't last nearly as long, so now I have extras for when I run out! You know, I was The Stickles Queen at AMR, and now at Scrap Sisters Studio, I am Sister Stickles!! I love my Stickles! Don't forget the Thickers!!

My main Secret Santa was ScrapChef/Malena. She really did an awesome job on this! She even got me an 8x8 pad of BG Eskimo Kisses-Yeah Baby!! Look at that cute die cut/punced santa? Isn't he awesome!! Lots of goodies here, I love it all!

Get a close look at all this stuff, because you are about to see a lot of it tomorrow! There was quite a bit of it on the "It's Time" layout I posted yesterday!

Tomorrow....If you don't want to see Rob Pattinson layouts, don't stop by, lol! If you want to see them, you better come!!! I promise you won't be disappointed. There will be an explaination as to why there are so many as well!!

Playing Catch Up

2010-01-15T23:30:00.000-08:00

Well, I am back again. I took some time off from scrapping, but I am back at it. I think I may have found that balance I have been looking for. The balance between my fan fiction reading, scrapping, online networking, etc. Unfortunately, I had to drop some of my obligations, so I won't be designing for Scrapbook Challenges or BZB Designs anymore. Of course, I still have to find time to read my 5000+ blog posts in my reader, but that can be done at a later time.

For now, let me show you what I have done in the last month or so.

This was for a SC sketch.

I used Bazzill cs, Around The Block pp, Martha Steward Loopy Border Punch, Thickers, and handmade crocheted flowers by LBoregon from SSS.

I took these photos in Cliff's Mom's backyard garden, when we were there for her funeral. For a woman who constantly complained she couldn't keep anything alive, she had a gorgeous garden!

Another past sketch.

I used MM Noteworthy pp, a strip of SU Rich Razzelberry cs, ribbon, Thickers (Gs are handmade from other characters), die cut butterfly from scrappin{jewlz}, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and MM journal spot.
And another past sketch.

I used Bazzill cs, BG Ambrosia pp, BG naked chipboard letters which I inked, and some ribbon from scrappin{jewlz}.I made this in September, for my BFF's baby shower. I didn't make it to her shower, and I finally got to go see her around Christmas. Needless to say, since she looks at my blog, I couldn't share it till I gave it to her. She seemed to really like it. I used an 8x8 paper kit I bought at Michael's about 3 years ago.
I made this layout last month, using Eskimo Kisses and A is For digi designs by BZB Designs.
Scrap Sisters Studio (FKA AMR) had it's January online crop last weekend.
This was my Christmas Goodies Challenge. The idea was to use stuff you got for Christmas.
Scrapchef, my SS, gave me...BG Eskimo Kisses pp, Red Foil Thickers, Red Brads, Top Note Die Cut, Metal Rimmed Tags, Kaiser Crafts Flowers
Denisewalks, my Scrap Pal, gave me...Brown Puffy Thickers
scrappin{jewlz}, SS, gave me...Homemade Tags
scrapinmary, SS, gave me...Ribbons
My brother gave me a Michael's Gift Card that bought the cardstock.
Therefore, EVERYTHING on this layout, except the ink to distress the edge, the pen to journal with, and the adhesive, is from Christmas!!
When I was with Scrapbook Challenges, I had to do a tutorial. I chose to do embossing with the Cuttlebug.
For this card, I used Coredinations cs, Heart Blocks CB embossing folder, CB Concentric Hearts die, SU Ticket Corner punch, Target Dollar stamp, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and a button.
This one I used CB Leafy Branch and Forest Branches embossing folders, the backside of a random embellishment, Inkadinkado stamp, and Kaiser Crafts rhinestones. This one I used DCWV white core cs, Quickutz Polka Dots embossing folder, shamrocks cut with Silhouette, and a Studio G stamp.
I have LOTS more to share, but figured I would space it out some, lol!

If you are still reading or following my blog; if I haven't lost you, please let me know by leaving me a comment! With not blogging, I feel I let my readers down-you are the reason I post!

Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

It is time for another blog hop for Scrapbook Challenges!! I totally love these, and I am honored to be part of it again! If you are just joining in, be sure to start over at Pamela's World of Scrap!

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Welcome back!

It is a long hop this time around, it included the retiring DT members, those of staying on, the new DT members, and some guest DT members. It is sure to be a good one!!

Here is the awesome sketch for this hop, once again made by Pamela!

This is my take on the sketch! I used the Rock With You digi kit andA is For digi kit by BZB Designs! Oh, and of course Rob Pattinson of Twilight fame!I am a returning DT member, and am thrilled to be able to stay on!!

In case you aren't familiar with me or my blog, my name is Marilyn, I am an original DT member of Scrapbook Challenges. Unfortunately I have been slacking on the scrapping, but I am still in love with it! I have been doing lots of digi layouts lately. I am addicted to making ATCs as well!! I am also a huge Twilight Saga fan, both the books and the movies. As a result, I am a bit obsessed with Rob Pattinson, lol! If you are a regular follower, you may have noticed that!

There are prizes for this hop, of course!

Everyone who comments on all the blogs in the hop, will be put in the drawing for this pile of goodies from My Little Shoebox! Everyone who does the sketch and puts it in the Hop On section on SC, will be put in the drawing for the Origins Collection by Basic Grey.
There are two packs from Prima Marketing, one will go to someone who JOINS the group this weekend, and the other will go to someone who INVITES someone to the group this weekend (through the invite link on the group)
This pack of Rusty Pickle goodies goes to one person who leaves a comment on the blogs in the Hop On section.
Now, go over to Sarah's blog and continue on!!! Don't forget to leave a comment here for your chance to win the My Little Shoebox prize!!

More RAKs

2009-12-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

I have had another lucky couple of weeks, as far as RAKs go! But first, you gotta see Rob!! Get used to it, I plan on sharing one with each post, lol! Sorry, I can't help it! :)

This makes me want to get into the Christmas Spirit!!

I got this birthday card a couple weeks ago from Julie, but not because it was my birthday, but just because she saw it and thought of me!! I LOVE it!! The blue end sticking off to the right side, is a detachable bookmark-which I intend on using next time I read the Twilight series!

I got these ribbons from Cindy, as a swap RAK.

This one is from Scrappy Girl, and was a prize from a challenge from the SSS November crop.

From Grammy-b at SSS, another swap RAK.

OH, and Julie sent me this with some swaps, again, just because she thought of me! They were yummy too!! I just want to let you all know, she is a Jacob fan, so buying this probably made her head spin, lol!!

I joined up in a Secret Santa swap at SSS, and one of them is a handmade swap, designed to help out during these tough financial times. I will be receiving 5 little handmade gifts in this swap.

This first one is from Jana, I really like them! PLUS, they are all decorated with Stickles!!

That is all for now, I have more projects I need to get done, so now that my computer is back up and running, hopefully I can get some stuff done!

Some Recent Layouts

2009-12-10T03:30:00.000-08:00

To start with, here is some more Rob Pattinson goodness!!!

I am a bit behind on some of these, with the computer problems I have been having, and just plain spacing out, I missed a week or two of posting. But, here they are, in all their glory!

Scrapbook Challenges Sketch 174

My take. I used October Afternoon Road Map pp, Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend pp, misc ribbon, and Thickers. Oh, and my fairly new Tiny Attacher!

Sketch 175-This week's sketch!

For mine, I used Sassafras Bungle Jungle pp, die cuts, Bazzill cs, rhinestones, and Thickers.

If you have considered joining up at Scrapbook Challenges, I encourage you to come on by. It is no longer on MySpace, so those of you who avoided it because of that [J.I. ;)] there is no excuse! It is so much easier to navigate, and posting is less hassle. We even have our own gallery, so no more 3rd party posting!!

Here is another BZB Designs layout I did, this week's release!! This page uses a few kits, but all coordinate! The paper is Going Gingham, the cookies are Cookies 4 Santa, the letters are Cookie Cutter, then there is the matching cardstock-Take Stock Dec Color Play. The entire set would normally cost $8, but are half price right now, so it would only cost you $4. If you are into digi, I highly recommend check out Brynn's kits. She has them for sale at Elemental Scraps.

I did this one last month for the SSS Nov crop. Unfortunately, I didn't save the info for what the kit is, or who it is by-I do know it was a freebie.

This is for a Round Robin game we played on Scrapbook Challenges. This is my scraplift of the original layout, by Chrispea, which you can see here.

I used Bazzill cs, Graphic 45 pp, 7 gypsies stamp, button, BG rubons, wooden letters from Dollar Tree, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, and a die cut from Julie.

That's all the layouts I have done for now! Thanks for checking in friends!!

Been Doing Some Digi

2009-12-06T07:41:00.000-08:00

Yes, you saw that right, I have been doing some digi layouts. I have dabbled in it for a while, but when I was asked to be on Brynn's Creative Team for BZB Designs at Elemental Scraps, I couldn't turn it down!

Before I get to those, I did this one for Twilight Tuesday, #56, New Moon Experience. I didn't take any pictures when I saw the movie (3 times), and didn't save my tickets, so I just used some photos for/from the movie. I absolutely loved it, and want to see it again and again! I know Edward has some "issues", but I don't care, I am obessed and would be over the moon for him too if I were Bella! LOL *SIGH*

. So, back to BZB Designs. I have been having a blast using her kits, they are really good!!
This one uses Maddie's Garden Overgrown, matching Take Stock cardstock and Garden Girl Alphas.
This one uses Special Edition, Read All About It, matching Take Stock cardstock, and Extra Extra Alphas.
This is also my layout for SSS's Dec 1 Scraplift Challenge.

This one uses iTech and matching Take Stock cardstock.

This was also for the Photo Corner Challenge at Scrapbook Challenges.

This one used Family Ties, Our Family Has Flair, Crafty Mama, matching Take Stock cardstock, and Chip Off The Ol' Block Alphas.
This is also for the Holiday Food Traditions at Scrapbook Challenges.

This one uses Just Another Paper Pack, matching Take Stock cardstock, and Staple It Alpha.

There are no elements with this paper, but as you can see, you can make your own with the paper! This one was done for no other reason than to show off ROB!!

This one uses Smell My Feet.

This is also for SSS's Dec 1 Product Challenge.

This one uses U Plus Me.

Also for SSS's Dec 1 Font/Title Challenge.

This one uses Capture The Everyday.

This one uses It's My Party.

That is all for today. I am not home all weekend, including Monday, so I will have more to share when I get home to my own computer where I have more RAKs and some layouts to share (I think). Tomorrow will be another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch, technique challenge, and another BZB Designs release. See you then!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I saw this, and just HAD to share it!! Seriously!!
I got 9 layouts done yesterday, can you believe it? I can't! I am definitely feeling the scrappy bug again, even upset I don't have any more projects to work on. I will find something though, never fear! Unfortunately, I can only share 4 of them for now, the rest are sketches that' haven't been released yet-so will you just have to wait! ;)
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Speaking of sketches, I had totally forgot to inform you all the Scrapbook Challenges has moved from MySpace in Ning. We are hoping with the move, that more people will join up, I know some of you had already mentioned that preference (Jingle, lol). Find our new home here...
http://scrapbookchallenges.ning.com/
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SC Challenge, Scraplift Rowee. I also combined this with an SSS font/title challenge, using the butterfly as a letter.
Wait, did I tell you that the AMR ladies switched over to a different board, where we have full control? Scrap Sisters Studio! Just as good as AMR, but without the drama of having an unreliable mb! Come check us out!
Back to the layout...I used BG Lime Rickey pp, Cricut-cut butterfly from wunderkrafts, GSD sticker letters, buttons, and brads.
SC Fold a Corner Challenge.
I used Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl pp/die cuts, MM letter stickers, stick pin, ribbon, Prima flower, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Martha Stewart border punch, and Cosmo Cricket chipboard.
SC Family Tradition Challenge.
I used BG Mistletoe & Pear pp, Paper Studio brad, and MM Flower Patch letter stickers.
SC Movie Title Challenge.
I used Bazzill cs, AC Amplified pp, ribbon, ribbon slider, Prima flower, buttons, and BG White Chocolate chipboard letters.
And if that wasn't enough for you, here is more ROB!! Growl!!!! LOL
As much as I am thankful for the eye candy that is Rob/Edward, I am thankful for all my loyal readers, especially during my absence. You guys are the best!!! You are the reason I blog!!

A Heap of Scrappy Goodness

2009-11-24T22:42:00.000-08:00

Yeah, so Rob Pattinson isn't scrappy, but he sure is nice to look at, don't ya think?
Over the last month, I have gotten quite a bit of goodies in the mail! I just wanted to share it all with you, so here is all in, in no particular order...
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Got this from Gay, just because!
This is from Grammy-b, as a swap RAK!
From Gay again, swap RAK. and no, the crackers weren't included, lol!
A prize from Gloria from a challenge.
Swap RAK from Scrappin{jewlz}, cute ribbons! There was another, which I found on the floor after taking the photo.
From Kelli. She bought this Edward stamp from The Greeting Farm, and thought of me! She made a card with one image, and sent me 7 more for me to use!! She even put Stickles all over his face and arms so they sparkle! How totally cool!!
Got these from Lisa/LBOregon.
Scrappy Girl sent these as a swap RAK.
She sent this too!
I got this a while ago, but don't know who it is from, it was postmarked in GA! If it was you, I would love to know so I can thank you!
That is it for now. I will try to get something done in the next few days, and share as soon as I have something!! I am trying very hard to keep up with the scrappiness, I want it to become part of my life again. My life has become a balancing act...Fan Fiction (Twilight) and scrapbooking. Toodles!

Hello

2009-11-23T00:22:00.001-08:00

Yeah, I am back. For now anyway, I haven't been feeling very scrappy lately. No excuses here,
just nothing scrappy.
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This is what I have up to.....Rob Pattinson (aka Edward Cullen) and Twilight/New Moon. I have also been doing LOTS of reading online.
Seriously, how can you resist this????
Okay, enough of that, onto the stuff you came here to see, scrappy stuff!!
This was a hottie challenge I offered a couple weeks ago at the Scrap Sisters Studio online crop.
Guess who I did my Hottie challenge about????
I used Bazzill cs, BG Eva pp, Thickers, MM journal sheet, and some crocheted flowers made by LBOregon!
A challenge for the same crop, use tape.
I used Bazzill Bling cs, BG Junebug pp, GSD letters, buttons, stamped die cut from Jewlz, and masking tape.
Scrappy's Fast Food Challenge, I used a Crystal Light container, Cosmo Cricket Early Bird pp, and BG Blush letters.
I made this over a month ago, for a challenge on Scrapbook Challenges, making a border.
I used Bazzill cs, BG Figgy Pudding pp and letter stickers, lots of hole punches, and Creative Imaginations stickers. The poinsettia is just a bunch of teardrop shaped pieces of cardstock.
I made this ATC for a fishing swap at Split Coast.
I used Cosmo Cricket Snorkel pp, fishing lures, fishing leads, fishing swivels, Studio G stamps, Nestabilities, CB Tiny Bubbles embossing folder, and Kaiser Crafts rhinestones.
I am sorry it has been so long. Do you guys mind if I post more Edward Cullen/Rob Pattinson photos??? Let me know!

12 Cards, One Challenge

2009-10-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, all of these cards are for one challenge at AMR. The Friday team challenge, make 12 cards, one for each month of the year.
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January
Bazzill Dotted Swiss cs, DCWV glitter paper, Bazzill Bling cs, Studio G stamps, Silver Stickles, American Crafts velvet ribbon, and buttons.
February
Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Bittersweet pp, SU stamp (unknown), CB heart die cuts, BG buttons, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and Cotton Candy Stickles.
March
DCWV cs, Creative Imaginations pp, Studio G stamps, Bo Bunny ribbon, Silhouette cut shamrocks, Bic Mark-It markers, Gold Gel Pen, and Green Stickles.
April
Bazzill cs, Scenic Route pp, Studio G stamps, Inkadinkado stamps, ribbon, Pink Stickles, and Eucalyptus Stickles.
May
Bazzill cs, BG Wisteria pp, Studio G stamps, buttons, and Stardust Stickles.
June
Bazzill cs, BG Mellow pp, Studio G stamps, Cloud 9 Design raindrops.
July
SU Riding Hood Red cs, SU Rockabilly Express pp, SU Good Morning Sunshine pp, Studio G stamps, ric rac, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and SU Pacific Point and Riding Hood Red ink.
August
Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine pp and tag, buttons, and ribbon.
September
SU Kiwi Kiss cs, SU Good Morning Sunshine pp, Studio G stamps, and buttons.
October
Bazzill cs, CB Spooky die cut, CB Spiderweb Embossing Folder, Inkadinkado stamp, Black Diamond Stickles, and Orange Peel Stickles.
November
Bazzill cs, Bo Bunny pp, Felt Fusion felt, Inkadinkado stamp, and rhinestones.
December
Bazzill cs, BG Wassail pp, MM Stamps, and buttons.
Thanks for checking in again, here's hoping I can get more done, because I have been out of the scrappy loop for a while. I am still trying to juggle my new life with scrapping!
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Oh YEAH, how could I forget, Happy Anniversary Cliff! I love you more than you know!!

Get Well Wishes, RAKs, and ATCs

2009-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

I have gotten lost of scrappy mail in the last week or so, and if you are a regular reader, you know that I love to share what I get, no matter big or small!
I got this card and RAK from Paulette/parknslide on SCS with a swap.

Jana/mn-jana-oh from AMR sent me this as a prize from a challenge.
A couple RAKs from Julie/scrappin{jewlz}.
Got this one yesterday from Anne Marie as a prize from the AMR crop.
While in the hospital, Lisa/LBOregon from AMR brought me this! Her 7 yr old daughter made the card, and Lisa made the crocheted flowers.
I have been getting get well cards from my AMR gals!
Bren/Grammy-b
Scrappy Girl
Karen/KMG
Deb/Haapyhrt
Thanks to all the ladies who have sent me cards, they really helped brighten my day!
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I spent this past weekend, working on ATCs, I had fallen behind.
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AMR Scrap Pink, with Breast Cancer Theme
I used DCWV cs, October Afternoon pp, Studio G Stamp, "skittles" and ribbon.
AMR October Crop, Pop Culture ATC swap
I used my new Twilight rubber stamps, Bazzill cs, October Afternoon pp, Glaze Pen, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and Stardust pen.
AMR Twlight Swap
SU Dusty Durango cs, Pink Paislee Vintage Moon pp, Twilight stamps, cream cs, buttons, embroidery floss.
AMR Christmas swap
BG Mistletoe and Pear pp, BG Figgy Pudding stamp, Mike's Christmas ribbon, Studio G stamp, Christmas Red Stickles, rhinestones.
AMR Thanksgiving Swap
Plain cs, Cosmo Cricket Souvenir pp, Inkadinkado stamps, brads, misc ribbon, cut turkey with Silhouette.
SCS Other Christmas Carols swap
Bazzill cs, BG Wassail pp, SU Season of Simple Grace stamp, Satin Pearl embossing powder, SU Always Artichoke ink, Fired Brick Distress Stickles, Champagne Glitz Stickles, and rhinestones.
I have one more day of blogging planned, and hopefully by Thursday, I will have more to share with you!!! Tomorrow, a 12 card challenge!

Whirlwind Week

2009-10-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

What a week I had. I spent last weekend and 1st part of the week in the hospital, with respiratory problems. As a result, I have quit smoking, am eating healthy, and now on an insulin regime for my diabetes. I am feeling so good, happy, and very empowered. I am super excited for the changes I am making in my life, and look forward to the physical changes in the future!
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Now that I have explained my absence, let's move on to the scrappy part of my life, which is the point of my blog, lol!
It is Monday, which means a new sketch at Scrapbook Challenges.
Sketch 166
My take on the sketch.
I used Bazzill cs, Bazzill Just the Edge border strips, Basic Grey Romani pp (I think), Thickers, Tim Holtz Tag, Prima Flowers, and Milled Lavender Distress Stickles.
Last weekend was the AMR October Crop, which I had to leave early to go to the ER, but I did manage to get all the challenges done before I left-priorities you know! There are some regular monthly AMR challenges mixed in here as well.
This was for AMR's Oct 1st half Product Challenge, Use Paint.
I am out of foam brushes, so I used my God-given tools, my fingers.
I used Bazzill cs, MM Paint, K&Co chipboard sprayed with Glimmer Mist, RAK'd tag and handmade embellishment, Thickers, and punched/pieced flowers with rhinestone centers.
AMR Oct 1st half Scraplift Challenge.
I used Sassafras Hog Heaven pp, stickers, and letters, Prima flowers, brads, buttons, and Thickers. The inside scalloped paper, is part of the same paper that is the outside edge-I cut the scallops out, then pop-dotted the whole scalloped piece inside (does that make sense?).
AMR Crop, Sketch Challenge
I used Basic Grey Mistletoe and Pear pp, Cuttlebug snowflake die cuts with DCWV Glitter paper, Bazzill chipboard (inked), MM Hullabaloo letter stickers, and Kaiser Crafts rhinestones.
Here is an example of how I am eating. Spinach Salad with canned salmon, carrots, red peppers, tomato, boiled egg, homemade lemon garlic vinaigrette. It was SOOOO yummy!!
Back to the scrappiness, I made this bookmark for a challenge during the AMR crop, make a tag/bookmark using alcohol inks.
I used a variety of Inkadinkado stamps (from the Costco packs), then used 5 colors of Ranger alcohol inks till I got the look I was going for, BG fibers, eyelet, and regular plain white cs.
AMR crop challenge, Bookmark Card.
I was feeling really, really bad, so I got really lazy on this one. I used Special Moments (Dollar Tree) stickers, and Creative Imaginations rubons. Inside is a bookmark using the same supplies that is perforated so the bookmark can be detached.
Interestingly enough, my DT had a little crop the same day. I joined late, so I only got one challenge done, we had to make a card based on the Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue wedding concept.
I used Bazzill cs, BG Two Scoops pp (old), SU Crazy for Cupcakes stamps, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones (new), MM Ribbon (blue), and Bic Mark Its markers. The something borrowed, is supposed to be a scraplift or sketch, I used a sketch.
It was my turn for a challenge last week at Scrapbook Challenges, so I chose the paper piecing technique. I really wasn't feeling well, so I am not super happy with the outcome.
I used BG Figgy Pudding pp, BG Infuse ribbon, BG buttons, Creative Imaginations rubons, and SU Season of Simple Grace stamps with SU Inks. I stamped each item in separate colors, cut out, and pieced together.

And The Scrappiness Continues

2009-10-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

As promised, here is the rest of the stuff I got done this weekend.This one is for a SC challenge, Ad Challenge.
I used BG Phresh & Phunky pp/letters/tag, TT Technique Tile, unknown felt flowers, and some fiber.
AMR Sketch Challenge Week 2.
I used Bazzill cs, MM mixed lines pp and ribbon, crocheted flowers from Lisa, BG buttons, and Thickers.
AMR Font/Title challenge, Oct first half-use brackets in a bold way.
I used Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday pp, Bazzill cs, die cut flowers from Julie, chipboard brackets-inked and covered in Glossy Accents, Thickers, hand dyed "skittles", Flair badge, and unknown sticker.
I made this altered composition notebook for my cousin's birthday.
I used BG Sultry pp/letters/chipboard, Glossy Accents on the letters, and CB Flowers die and Cuttlekids Fairytale Alpha die for the butterfly.
I made a matching card, BG Sultry pp/brads, Bazzill, American Crafts ribbon, EKS stamp, and CB Flowers die.
A couple ATCs....
This is one I made for the Kids Only swap over at Swap Addicts Anonymous. I wanted to make the kids in the swap an ATC from me.
I used BG Cupcake pp, SU CS (Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede), SU Perfect Party stamps-stamped with inks matching the cs, Nestabilities, Stickles (Lime Green, Waterfall, Cinnamon), and clear "skittles".
This one is for AMR, September Crop swap-theme is fall.
I used Bazzill cs, DCWV Doodlin' Around the Page pp, Cricket Doodlecharms for the leaves/acorn, CB Flowers die, Studio G stamp, and a button.
A couple RAKs I have gotten recently, this one is from Lisa/LBOregon (AMR). Her daughter is in the Kids Only swap on SAA, so she made me these crocheted flowers as a hostess RAK!
Then, scraprageous/Lucinda sent me this stamp set from EK Success, along with some teeny tiny rhinestones (little square packages at top of stamps).
I got really sick yesterday, so I didn't get anything else done, scrappy wise. I am hoping to get some done today, since it seems I am feeling better today. For now, this is all I have to share, so here's hoping for some progress so I can blog tomorrow!!

Monday, A Little Late

2009-10-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

Another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch! Sorry it is a day late, I guess I spaced it, lol!
Sketch 164
The layout I did for the sketch.
I used MME Bella Bella pp, Thickers, Adorn It little letters, die cuts from a RAK, and a button.
A card for Basic Grey Challenges, based on a sketch by Martine.
I used Bazzill cs, Basic Grey Blush pp, CB Asterisks dies, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and a stamped image I got from a swap so I don't know what it is, lol! I colored it with color pencils.
For my birthday last week, I got a $10 gift card from Michaels. So I printed a 40% coupon, and picked up this stuff! A Cuttlebug die cut set, Asterisks, and some Studio G $1 stamps.
Cliff made me this card for my birthday. He pulled out my Stampin Up Blender Pen and my inks, not to mention the Stickles, lol!
I also snagged this stamp set at Barnes and Noble!! $15 dollars for 8 rubber stamps, plus they are TWILIGHT!! Woo Hoo, now I want to do another Twilight ATC swap!!
I got quite a few layouts done this weekend, and will share tomorrow!!

This Weekend's Stuff

2009-09-29T00:35:00.000-07:00

Please bear with me, as my blog headers are huge!! I have tried to fix it, but can't seem to get it to work. I know it looks dumb, lol! I have played a little in the html, but nothing works. If you know how to fix it, I would love to hear from you!
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I didn't get a whole lot done this weekend, I have rediscovered Facebook games, lol!!! But I did manage to get a couple layouts done and an inchie swap.
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This is for Scrapbook Challenges, Yummy In My Tummy Challenge.
I used all Pink Paislee Captivating pp scraps, My Little Shoebox mini letters, Thickers, Special Moments (Dollar Tree) stickers, and a button.
AMR Scraplift Challenge-Sept #2.
I used DCWV cs, Black Market Paper Society (RAK) pp, Magic Mesh, ribbon, Prima flowers, and stickled Thickers, and hand dyed "skittles". I colored Edward's eyes a pretty golden brown, lol!!!
For a swap I am hosting at Swap Addicts Anonymous-All Holidays Inchies. There is a group for each holiday, then seasons! I am doing all groups, of course! LOL
New Years, Valentine's, St Patty's, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.
I used Bazzill cs, Studio G stamps, brads, rhinestones, snaps, LOTS of Stickles, and a variety of different pens.
I got a few swaps back too!
SCS Beach Inchie swap. Apparently there were a few drop outs!
Part of the same swap, the Beach Theme ATCs.
AMR Months of the Year ATCs.
I won a random prize from the Beach ATC/Inchie swap, got this from TiDbItOlOgLsT54.
Got this from grammy-b at SAA with her gorgeous Fruit ATCs as a hostess RAK. Thanks Bren!!
I better get to work really soon, or I won't have anything to share, lol!!
Thanks for stopping by, my readers are the best!!!

Back To Our Regular Broadcasting

2009-09-28T11:55:00.000-07:00

I have had this ready to post for a few days, just had to wait till the blog hop was over. :)
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I made this card for Basic Grey Challenges blog, embossing.
I used all BG Porcelain pp, BG Eva stamps, Quickutz Polka Dots embossing folder, Cuttlebug Just My Type embossing border folder, Studio G stamp, buttons, and pop-dotted the flower center, flourish, and sentiment.
This is also for Scrapbook Challenges Stamp It and Make 'Em Pop challenge.

September Digi Challenge over at SC, Make Your Own Desktop Wallpaper
I used elements and paper from Summer Driggs: Sweet Springtime.
SC Challenge, Use Same Photo More Than Once.
I used Stampin' Up! pp, but don't know what line since it was a RAK, lol. Also used DCWV cs, Prima flowers, Thickers, and buttons.
I also got my Michael Jackson Tribute Songs ATCs back.
I will have more to share tomorrow, I got lots of scrapbooking done this weekend!! WOO HOO!

Blog Hop Winner

2009-09-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

It is Monday, which for all you new people to my blog, means a new sketch at Scrapbook Challenges! I really liked this one, Pamela did another fantastic job!!
Sketch 163 (link coming soon)
My take...
I used Basic Grey Mistletoe and Pear pp, My Little Shoebox mini letters, and Thickers.
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I want to thank all of you for participating in Scrapbook Challenges 2nd Blog Hop! I had tons of fun reading everyone's comments and seeing your layouts! Thanks for following me, and for joining at SC! I hope to get to know you a lot better in the near future! Thanks also to my already loyal followers and readers, you know I love ya!!
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I took all the qualifying comments, and put them in Random.org.....
Congrats Silvia! Email me your mailing info, and I will get something out to you very soon!
climarwig at msn dot com

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silvia said...I am a follower of your blog September 27, 2009 11:36 PM
Melissa said...What a great interpretation of the sketch! September 25, 2009 4:46 PM
Terria said...Awesome take on the sketch I love that DP for the background!! September 27, 2009 3:14 PM
Melissa said...I am now a follower of your blog! September 25, 2009 4:47 PM
Carole Stirrat said...Hi Marilyn,Your fur babies are soooo cute!! Thanks for being part of this blog hop =] September 27, 2009 5:19 PM
djp said...and i follow you :) September 27, 2009 2:19 PM
djp said...just joined SC!! waiting for mod. approval! September 27, 2009 2:19 PM
CraftyRia said...I love the way you rotated the sketch. Great job! September 27, 2009 6:24 PM
scrapbookmom79 said...I'm a lifetime member of SC!!! September 25, 2009 2:43 PM
Beth Warren said...Great blog and layouts! September 26, 2009 8:07 PM
djp said...as always, great stuff!!! i always enjoy checking out your layouts! September 27, 2009 1:49 PM
bessie said...Cool LO with the pumpkins! September 25, 2009 7:02 PM
Heather McDaniel said...I'm a follower! September 26, 2009 9:10 AM
Ann said...Hello, just stopping in for the blog hop. September 25, 2009 7:11 PM
Jingle said...Your layout is great! I wish I could join, but I am SO not comfortable opening a MySpace account. I wish it was all on a blog or Facebook, instead! :-( September 25, 2009 8:13 PM
Celeste said...HII finally hopped to your blog - gosh I am tired!!lolGreat layout - this is kind of fun!! September 25, 2009 6:02 PM
Mary said...Love your LO. September 25, 2009 3:53 PM
Bree and Reilly said...you ladies have some of the coolest blogs, you are the 5th one I have visted and I am so impressed with all of your work September 25, 2009 3:58 PM
Lydia Siegel said...Im a memeber of SC. September 26, 2009 4:03 PM
liliput said...Lovely layout Marilyn! i'm already a follower :).Thank you for the chance. Blog hopping is really fun! hopping off now.. hop hop hop September 25, 2009 6:05 PM
Rosalee said...I am now a follower of your great Blog September 25, 2009 3:40 PM
Charisma3103 said...Awesome Blog love it... Excellent take on the sketch!! Janie September 26, 2009 5:36 AM
kee kee said...I love that BG Ambrosia pp. Great take on the sketch. September 26, 2009 9:32 AM
scrappin{jewlz} said...Fabulous layout!!I am already a follower :) September 25, 2009 9:06 PM
Anneliese said...& I am now one of your many followers! September 27, 2009 4:47 PM
latte_grande said...Oh, and I'm totally following your blog, too! ;) September 25, 2009 6:00 PM
Reija said...What a great bloghop and giveaways! I love your scrapbooking! September 26, 2009 5:26 AM
Angie's Scrappin Spot said...great layout, love your take on the sketch. September 25, 2009 5:01 PM
Jingle said...Of course I follow your blog! September 25, 2009 8:13 PM
sollie said...Lovely creations! September 26, 2009 4:51 AM
Genevieve Rodriguez said...Cute take on the sketch! Great blog hop. September 26, 2009 9:40 PM
junqueandroses said...Love your layout. September 25, 2009 10:37 PM
Breann said...Just joined SC...waiting for my approval from admin. September 26, 2009 4:38 PM
Benga said...Hi! I like the way you flipped the sketch, nice! September 26, 2009 2:56 AM
Issa Virtucio-Lucido said...you have cute little pets here... so nice to hop in your blog! September 25, 2009 8:07 PM
Kristi B. said...I am a member of SC already. :) September 25, 2009 4:58 PM
latte_grande said...Wow, really love your take on the sketch...those papers go perfect with your pics!Thanks so much for the chance to win! :) September 25, 2009 5:59 PM
Kristi B. said...Great use of the sketch Marilyn! Those are some cute photos you used. :) September 25, 2009 4:57 PM
RachelM said...Sweet layout! September 26, 2009 11:50 AM
silvia said...Here is my LO:http://sillyscrap.blogspot.com/2009/09/scrapbook-challenges-blog-hop-sketch.html September 27, 2009 11:36 PM
Mary said...I'm a follower September 25, 2009 3:53 PM
krista said...great blog and layouts! thanks for sharing your work :) September 26, 2009 4:52 PM
ytet said...Hi Marilyn, Nice to be here in your blog. This blog hopping is really fun. September 25, 2009 11:52 PM
Scrappy Girl said...I find it hard not to do a sketch exactly too! September 25, 2009 5:04 PM
RachelM said...I'm now a follower! :) Thanks for the chance to win. September 26, 2009 11:51 AM
CraftyRia said...I am also a follower of your blog! September 27, 2009 6:27 PM
CraftyRia said...You did it. You talked me into joining Scrapbook Challenges! September 27, 2009 6:26 PM
stampkjs said...I joined SC also! :) September 26, 2009 3:21 PM
Scrappy Girl said...I follow September 25, 2009 5:04 PM
stampkjs said...I really enjoyed your blog so I now am a follower! September 26, 2009 3:20 PM
JPScraps said...Love how you turned the sketch...The layout looks great. September 25, 2009 3:30 PM
Breann said...Now following your blog...i don't like cats generally, but i am liking toby in that tunnel! September 26, 2009 4:39 PM
stampkjs said...Love your LO, especially doing the pictures down instead of across. September 26, 2009 3:19 PM
kee kee said...I just became a member of the SC MySpace group!Thanks for another chance to win! September 26, 2009 9:33 AM
sarah said...love all of the inspo on this blog hop! i'm about to become a follower.hugs,sarah. September 26, 2009 7:40 PM
Anneliese said...Great take on the lo!! September 27, 2009 4:47 PM
Tara Powell said...Great blog, LOVE what you did with the sketch! :)Tara September 25, 2009 2:56 PM
Benga said...Here's my take on the sketch:http://scrappalific.blogspot.com/2009/09/joining-in-fun.html.Thanks! September 26, 2009 2:56 AM
Issa Virtucio-Lucido said...Hi Marilyn... I am now your follower! I am still new here and still finding my way in the hop. September 25, 2009 8:04 PM
scrappin{jewlz} said...and I see in your previous post that you used the little cupcake I was going to use for the birthday inchie, so I'm going to have to come up with something else now! LOL September 25, 2009 9:12 PM
Heather McDaniel said...GREAT LO. Makes me want to go and scrap my pumpkin patch pictures! September 26, 2009 9:09 AM
jeanie nieva said...great job on the sketch. thanks for sharing. :) September 25, 2009 6:07 PM
scrapbookmom79 said...I am already a follower of your fab blog! September 25, 2009 2:42 PM
Rosalee said...Here is my LO for the sketch:http://rosaleescrap.blogspot.com/2009/09/scrapbook-challenge-blog-hop-entry-here.html#comments September 25, 2009 6:30 PM
Rosalee said...Love your LO, the colors look good together. September 25, 2009 3:40 PM
scrappin{jewlz} said...And I am already in the Scrapbook challenges group (not that I get to Myspace all that often...) September 25, 2009 9:10 PM
silvia said...Fantastic LO!!! September 27, 2009 8:42 PM
Anneliese said...I am going to join sc as soon as I am done w/ this fabulous bloghop! September 27, 2009 4:47 PM
Issa Virtucio-Lucido said...I just signed in at my space but its still subject to the owner's approval... i think I'm gonna enjoy it here! September 25, 2009 8:06 PM
Benga said...Hi there! I just followed you, having trouble with blogger yesterday. Thanks! September 27, 2009 3:25 AM
Kristi B. said...I am following your blog. :) September 25, 2009 4:59 PM
Jamie Harder said...Love your blog!! I am now following:-) September 27, 2009 6:01 PM
scrapbookmom79 said...great take on the sketch girly! September 25, 2009 2:42 PM

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Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop

2009-09-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop!! If you are just joining, head on over to Pamela's blog and get started!
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Welcome Back!
If you don't know about Scrapbook Challenges, let me tell you about it! It is a group on MySpace with weekly sketches and challenges. Pamela makes the sketches each week and does a fabulous job! The challenges are put up by the design team and are always fun to do. For each challenge and sketch that you complete, you get put in for the monthly prize drawing! This month the sponsor is My Little Shoebox. If you are not a member of SC, head over there and check it out! I promise you will not be disappointed.
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Pamela has created a sketch just for this blog hop, and continues to not disappoint.
The thing I like about sketches, is for me, they really are a challenge. I find it difficult to not do the sketch exactly. That is what's so great about sketches, if the freedom you have, while still being inspired!
This is my take on the sketch. I used Basic Grey Ambrosia pp, My Little Shoebox letters, Thickers, Lil Davis wooden embellies (RAK from Pamela), and a chipboard journaling spot.
Everyone who does the sketch, will be entered into a drawing to win this stamp set by Unity Stamp Company, Birdie Inspiration! Just post a link to it on Pamela's Blog or in Scrapbook Challenges.While you are participating in our blog hop, be sure to leave a comment on everyone's blog, and you will be put into the drawing to win BOTH of these kits from Apron Strings Monthly Kits.

Want another chance at a great prize? Just answer these questions, and you will be entered to win this Unity Stamp set, Bevy of Butterflies! When you have the answers, email Pamela with your answers...pamelacy@msn.com

1. What is the name of our guest blogger today?

2. Name one of our newest DT members.

3. How long has Scrapbook Challenges on myspace been around?

4. Which Scrapbook Challenges DT member also designs for Scrap Within Reach?

5. Are you a member of Scrapbook Challenges on myspace?
I will have a prize for one lucky person who comments on my blog as well. Just leave me a comment and I will put you in the drawing! I don't know what the prize will be yet, but it will be awesome!!! You will get an entry for your comment here, an entry for joining SC (if you haven't already), an entry for linking me to your layout based on the sketch, and another entry for following me! Be sure to leave a separate comment in this thread for each entry!
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Now, head on over to Lindsay's blog and continue on! Have fun and be sure to check out Scrapbook Challenges!
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Comments for the Blog Hop are closed

Scrappy Mail-Woo HOO!!

2009-09-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Disney Villain swap from Split Coast.
AMR August Crop ATC swap-Free Choice
Got this from Whitney, from a mini swap on AMR.
This is my sign on bonus for doing another term at Scrapbook Challenges. Pamela knows I adore paper, so I got tons of it! Thanks Pamela....YOU ROCK!
I won a prize with the Disney Villains swap, so Celeste sent me this little package of ribbon! Thanks Celeste!
And I finally got my prize from Quickutz!! I need to get another A and C plate for my Cuttlebug, so I can use that long die! I am thinking those file folders would be neat on an ATC!! And the dots embossing folder....LOVE IT!
That is all for now, but like I said yesterday, I am working on some other stuff, so hopefully I will have more to share really soon!!
Happy Scrappin' Friends!

Some Stuff and a Mess

2009-09-22T12:29:00.000-07:00

So, I have been working on ATCs, inchies, and some altered things this past weekend. First off, these ATCs are for a heritage swap over at Split Coast. We had the make a heritage ATC for each person in our group(s) according to the heritage they gave us. I went and signed up for 3 groups, and got overwhelmed very quickly. Luckily, we could make multiples of the same one for different people. I made 35 total-of course had to make an extra of each one for myself, lol! I decided to go with the flags of their country's heritage.
I used Wassau cs for the base, then Bazzill for everything else, shapes are drawn and cut with Silhouette, used rhinestones, and put the 2x3 flags on Technique Tuesday Technique Tiles.

For an embellishment swap over at Swap Addicts Anonymous using DCWV Doodlin' Around the Page, I needed to make journal spots.
I used the actual paper from the stack on everything, except the lined paper on the monster one, that is Scenic Route.
This one I used a Technique Tuesday stamp.

I also threw in a couple border strips. This one is 8 inches and used SU Scallop border punch.
This one is 6 inches long and used Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.
I designed some inchies for an All Holidays Inchie swap at SAA. I have only made one of each so far, but have everything cut and stamped. All I need to do now is decorate and put together the others. I signed up for all of them, of course, lol!! There is New Years, Valentine's, St Patty's, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter-13 total.
With that swap, and the other 4 ATCs I have designed/cut/bagged, I now have 5 projects to take with me to Laura's this weekend to work on. I even wrote what supplies I need on the bags, so I only take what I need.
This is the mess after designing the inchies! I used scraps for all of it!! Luckily this is now cleaned up!
Now I need to start some DT stuff and some challenges.
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Don't forget about the Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop, THIS WEEKEND!! It will be tons of fun, and I will be having a prize as well, so be sure to check it out!
Scrappy Mail tomorrow!!!

Scrapbook Challenge Monday

2009-09-21T10:17:00.001-07:00

Another Monday, another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch!
Sketch 162

Here is my take. I used Cosmo Cricket Early Bird pp, Bazzill cs, Unity Stamp-Lots of Wishes, Heidi Grace letter stickers, and Stickles.
Scrapbook Challenges is having another blog hop! I am super excited for this and can't wait till next weekend! Be sure to come check it out!!!
Speaking of Scrapbook Challenges, I got another DT prize this past week from Pamela. I signed on for another term, so I got more goodies! It is mostly paper, which is totally cool! Tons of awesome stuff, it is always fun to work your new stuff into your stash!!! Thanks Pamela!!
That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with a few things to share!
Happy Scrapping!!

Scrappy Randomness

2009-09-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is the layout I did for AMR's Book Of Me Challenge #5. Never Forget.
I used Cosmo Cricket Earth Love pp, die cuts from a RAK, crocheted butterfly from a RAK, misc ribbon/lace, and Thickers. The journaling is about my feeling on how I looked that day.

One of the challenges from the crop was to make a Halloween Goody Package and a card, then sent it off to another AMR member.
I made this treat bag with an ATC sized zip loc bag, unknown pp, Creative Imaginations rubon, CB Creepy die cuts and CB scalloped square die.
This is the matching card I made (except for the cs).
I used Bazzill Dotted Swiss cs, Around The Block pp, CB Creepy die cuts and embossing folder, CB scalloped square dies, Inkadinkado stamps, and the same unknown pp.
AMR's grettasgranddaughter sent me this Big Bite with her swap ATCs, along with the little scrapbook and crocheted butterflies. I love how they are just the scallop circle folded in half! She told me she got this for herself on clearance for $15, and I asked her to pick me up on and I would repay her. She sent it to me, and told me not to worry about! How sweet is that?! I only hope I can repay her someday, or at least be able to do the same for someone else. Thanks Julia!!!
That is all I have so far. Again, I am writing this on Monday, so hopefully by tomorrow, I will have something else to share!

AMR Crop Layouts

2009-09-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

So, AMR had it's monthly crop last weekend, so I have lots to share today!
9/11 Remembrance Challenge
I found all the names of the people who died in the twin towers, and put them in a text box in Photoshop. Then added the frame, the journaling sheet, more text, and we have a page.
Beefcake Challenge
LOL, this was inspired by the avatar challenge I had to change your avatar to your favorite "beefcake" celebrity. He may not be the definition of beefcake, but Edward Cullen is hot! LOL
I used Bazzill cs, BG Wisteria pp, Tim Holtz Ticket (to cover up messed up rubon), Heidi Grace rubons, Kaiser Crafts pearls, Prima flowers, buttons, and Heidi Swap Chipboard letters.

Falling Title Challenge-Falling must be part of title.
I used SU Melon Mambo and Pacific Point cs, SU Good Morning Sunshine pp, die cut letters, Tinkering Ink felt embellishments, Martha Stewart Around the Edge border and corner punches, MM rhinestone flowers, Prima Flowers, and Kaiser Crafts Rhinestones.

Recipe Challenge-I was given use Green (lots) on layout, chipboard, pp as background, and 2 types of distressing.
I used Around The Block pp, SU Top Note die which I painted, inked the edges, and covered in Stickles, BG Granola pp, SU Butterfly dies for the wings, which I used Crackle Paint and Distress Ink on, I scraped the edges of the layout and inked, the letters are 7-Gypsies rubons with velvet rubbed on top, Kaiser Crafts pearls, Flair Designs paper ribbon over Bazzill cs, and a Cricut cut apple.

Fall Out Boy Challenge-Favorite musician/band.
I couldn't decide on which one to use, so I decided to go with The Love Hammers (Marty Casey from Rockstar INXS) since I had great photos of them.
I used Core'dinations cs (sanded the edges), Sassafras Amplify pp, unknown letters, SU Spiral punch, velvet punched circles, unknown paperclip embellies, buttons, and DCWV Rockstar guitar.

Fall Challenge-scrap the sights/senses of fall, other than costumes, pumpkins, etc.
I used Bo Bunny pp and brackets, Thickers, and Target Dollar Spot felt leaves.

I have one more challenge to show you tomorrow, but it isn't a layout. I also have a couple other things to share, so be sure to tune in tomorrow! LOL

Monday Scrapbook Challenges

2009-09-14T01:11:00.000-07:00

Another Monday, another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch!
Pamela does an amazing job with these sketches.
This is Sketch 161.
And my take, I used Bazzill cs, Pink Paislee Enchanting pp, BG chipboard letters-inked, RAK'ed ribbon with acrylic flowers, Sassafras Hog Heaven border, DCWV cs for journaling block, silk and Prima flowers, and a button.

This week was my turn to offer a challenge over at Scrapbook Challenges, I do the technique challenges, this month I did a Sanding Technique Challenge. I used DCVW cs, Core'dinations cs, Sassafras Hog Heaven pp, misc chipboard letters, BG Infuse ribbon, and a bunch of diecuts that I got as a RAK.
The sanding consists of the letters, the die cuts, the CB embossed Core'dinations, the photo, and the journaling spot. I scraped the edges of the layout too, so show more of the white core.

I participated in a Round Robin game on SC, and I was the first person. I was given this layout to scraplift.

When I finished, I sent it off to the next person, who did the same. In the end, the team who stayed truest to the original layout (above) wins. I am the only person to see the original. I am excited to see the results.
My scraplift....I used Bazzill cs, October Afternoon Cherry Hill pp, SU Season of Friendship stamps, inked Thickers (her nickname is actually Fee Fee, but didn't have enough "E"s, lol), BG Infuse ribbon, and the insect die cuts were a RAK too.

Speaking of Scrapbook Challenges, we have a blog hop coming up, so be on the lookout for that info soon!!

More Challenge Layouts

2009-09-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

Just a couple more Scrapbook Challenges layouts from this week there were 3 offered.

Mixing It Up a Little, use themed paper for another purpose.

I used BG Wassail pp (Christmas), die cuts from a RAK, and BG Wassail sticker letters. The fireboat was just prior to the Rose Festival Fireworks in May.

Sweet Dreams, photos of someone/thing sleeping.

All I had was these photos of our kitties sleeping, at least they were before I woke them up to take the picture, lol!!

I used Bazzill cs, Little Yellow Bicycle pp, Prima flowers, buttons, and Thickers-also as some of the flower centers.

Not a lot today, sorry. I am writing this on Tuesday, so hopefully by Friday I will have something more to share with you!

AMR Challenge Layouts

2009-09-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

AMR, All Moments Rememebered, has 5 challenge categories, most offered twice a month. I got completely caught up this past weekend.

Monday Color Challenge, Green and Brown.

I used Bazzill cs, then scraps of October Afternoon, American Crafts, Sassafras, MM Flower Patch flower rhinestones and letters, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and die cut/journaling spot from RAKS.

Tuesday Font/Title challenge, title must be "happy, happy, happy".

I used Bazzill cs, BG Lemonade pp, dollar store embellishment stickers (Special Moments), buttons, and BG letter stickers.

Wednesday Product challenge, Vellum.

I used DCWV cs, American Crafts Amplified pp, vellum & vellum quotes (all chalk inked), EK Success flower punch, BG brads, MM Flower Patch flower rhinestones and butterfly, and Thickers.

Thursday Scraplift challenge.

I used Bazzill cs, KI Memories Lace cardstock, BG Granola pp, BG Wisteria pp, BG Lilly Kate pp, ribbon, tag from a RAK, misc chipboard, and Thickers.

The Friday Team challenge is weekly this month, and I already did the first one, it was to take 3 photos of the same person from different angles. It is a couple posts down.

Non Layouts

2009-09-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

I really did get a lot done this weekend! One of the things I was able to complete was the newest Basic Grey Challenges Blog challenge...

Week 3-Inspiration Challenge

We were given a beautiful photo and we needed to use it as inspiration. I made a card for my Dad for his birthday. I always struggle with cards for men. I still worry this is too young for him, but I love it anyway, lol!

I used Bazzill Dotted Swisss cs, Basic Grey Junebug pp, Studio G stamp, and SU Scallop border punch.

I made this card (made 2 of them actually) on Friday, for a couple of friends. Yep, I made something that wasn't a challenge, or swap, or DT project; I made something just for the sake of making it!!

I used SU Riding Hood Red cs, SU Rockabilly Express pp, SU Bella Rose pp, SU A Little Something stamp set, and Cuttlebug scallop square die.

I got these the other day in the mail, from my scrappy friend, Gay. We have developed quite a friendship through AMR, so much so I am seriously considering Cliff's brother's offer to help us move out to Virginia!! The ATC is not for a swap, just to be nice. The squares are just less than 2 inches, and are so cute!!! Almost as soon as I opened them, I set out to make a wall hanging.

This is 5x7, and I hope to find a black frame at the dollar store next time I am there!

I used Wassau cardstock, Cricut paper, prima flowers, buttons, and Kaiser Crafts rhinestones.

This is my What Is Your Fruit ATC swap at Swap Addicts Anonymous.

I used SU Kiwi Kiss cs, SU Good Morning Sunshine pp, and "skittles".

Tomorrow, I have a few more layouts to share with ya'll!!

See ya next time, thanks for stopping by! Drop me line, won't ya?!

Happy Labor Day!

2009-09-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

I hope you are all having a restful and happy Labor Day!
Today is Monday, so with that comes another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch!
Sketch 160
My take on the sketch.
I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket Cogsmo pp, a misc glittery frame, and Thickers.
Remember, Scrapbook Challenges has at least 2 new challenges every Monday!
This one is Snip A Photo/Mixed Letter.
For the sake of the challenge, I did both.
I used Bazzill cs, SU Good Morning Sunnshine pp, 3 sets of Thickers, Prima flowers, and rhinetones.
SC Something Boring to Something Nice
I altered this little tin from Target. Not an easy task with the handle and all.
I used MM Garden Party pp, and some ric rac. I really ran out of ideas for this.
SC Sept Photoshop Challenge, Walk in The Clouds.
We worked with cloud filters to give the photo an aged look. This is the original photo.
And here is the layout using the edited photo. It is kinda dark, but it does look older.
I used Bazzill cs, Pink Paislee Vintage Moon pp, Thickers, MLS mini letters, Prima flowers, rhinestones, and misc chipboard.
I got tons of layouts and stuff done this weekend, so I will have lots to share with you this coming week! Be sure to check back in.

Finished a Layout Last Night

2009-09-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

First, this is the ATC I got as a RAK from scrappin{jewlz} at AMR. It was a challenge she participated in, she kept one, and RAKed the other! Isn't just adorable?!
Over at AMR, the Friday Team Challenge for August is being broke up into weeks, and will be photo challenges. This week was to get 3 photos of the same person at different angles. I chose to use my nephew today while I was babysitting him. True to being a 13-year old, he rolled his eyes plenty, asked me many times if I was done yet, and crossed his eyes a lot, lol! He is such a ham, and the camera loves him!
Then Gloria posted a member's random challenge, to make a layout using those same 3 photos!
I used Bazzill cs, BG Offbeat pp from a 6x6 pad, BG Buttons, eyelets, ric rac ribbon, and some Thickers. I just didn't have the right embellishments for a boy layout and the colors.
I hope to get lots of stuff done this weekend! I get a 3-day weekend too and plan on using my time very scrappily!!

No Scrappiness Today, But Still Pretty Cool!!

2009-09-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

I did finish up a layout last night, unfortunately I can't share it. I am doing a round robin scraplift game on Scrapbook Challenges, and I don't want to taint it by sharing my layout with the rest of the team. Basically, each scraplift gets passed along and the team that remains closest to the original layout in the end, wins.
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I did however, pull out all the layouts that need to find a home. I haven't counted these, but it is a lot! I need at least 8 large albums just to keep these layouts, not to mention the ones I will be doing in the future! The album on the left is WAY to full, and the rest are either in page protectors held together with binder rings, but most of the rest are in craft keepers.
I found a link on AMR, about making your own gluedots with Aleene's Tack It Over and Over, you can see the video here. I cut up label sheets, folded in half, and used a couple empty stamp books, to keep my dots safe. They do have a different texture than your regular glue dot, but they do work well! The great thing, is this bottle will last forever, and costs the same as one package of glue dots! I have way over the average 300 dots in a package, and barely even touched my bottle! You should check it out and give it a try!
I got some scrappy mail today! This is from scrappin{jewlz} and is a combination of a few RAKs I won during the July crop at AMR.
I got these sticky goodies from her as well, this time for the RAK from the AMR August crop. I got an ATC too, but forgot to take a picture of it, I will share it later. The really cool thing, is I really needed another glue pen, and almost bought one the other day, but decided I could live without it to save some money!!
Jewlz's daughter is participating in the Kids Only ATC swap over at Swap Addicts Anonymous, and she sent me these goodies! Thank's "R"!!
I spent an hour putting all my new goodies away, thanks again Jewlz, YOU ROCK!!!
I gotta tell ya, I have the best scrappy friends, and they are all at All Moments Remembered!!

A Baby Shower Invite

2009-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

As promised yesterday, here are the baby shower invitations I did. I did a criss cross card making a pocket, and the info pulls out!I used Bazzill cs, October Afternoon pp, Bazzill ribbon, Studio G stamps, 2 circle punches, SU Ticket corner punch, and a corner rounder.
This is what it looks like when you pull the card out. Of course I hid the private info.
I made this ATC tonight, for a Halloween ATC swap at AMR. The sentiment, Happy Halloween, is purple Wassau cs, but it looks odd here. I used Bazzil cs, CB Spiderweb embossing folder and inked the embossing in black, CB Creepy die cut for the spider, and a Kaiser Crafts rhinestone, making it a Black Widow!
Have I ever mentioned I am freakishly afraid of spiders? Logically, I know this will never happen, but I always think they will just jump and attack me, and if I kill them, their families will hunt me down and kill me! LOL I really hate spiders, even before I saw arachnophobia!!
I got this goodie package from Celeste, she was giving them away on her blog a few weeks ago.
And Karen/KMG from AMR sent me this as a hostess gift for a swap.
That's all I have for today! I have a couple more things to work on, hopefully I can get some done later today when I get home, we'll see!

I Am Exhausted.

2009-08-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Another Monday, another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch!
Pamela works so hard making all these sketches, and Sketch 159 is no exception!

I used BG Urban Prairie pp, I hand-cut the photo corners, used some Thickers, and some miscellaneous chipboard.
This is why I am exhausted. I am making the baby shower invites for my bff Marla as a gift to her. I had to do 32 in all, and here sits the pile of cut pieces I have to work with! I started on Friday night, and finished up on Sunday night. I am very happy with them though, and I hope she will be as well!
Oh, you want to see them? Sorry! LOL I need something to blog about tomorrow, so I will share them then!!

Back On The Blog Challenge Kick

2009-08-27T22:45:00.000-07:00

I did another blog challenge! It has been so long since I did one of these, I love doing them again. This one is for Method Playground, Week 52-Doodling.
For the doodling, I drew the swirls on the green paper then stickled over it, and I doodled the vines, leaves, and flowers, colored them with Bic Mark It markers, and stickled the flowers. I also dotted it with pink dots all around the white cs. Other supplies are Bazzill cs, MM Garden Party pp, buttons, Stickles, My Little Shoebox mini alphas, and BG White Chocolate chipboard-inked of course.

That is all I have today. It is Friday, and I can't wait till the weekend. I hope to get more stuff done, including those invitations, which are very time consuming, lol!
Thanks for checking in friends!

I {heart} Basic Grey

2009-08-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

If you are a regular follower of my blog, you may know of my obsession with Basic Grey, lol! I really do love most of what they put out and wish I had an endless supply of money to buy all their stuff! Well anyway, I just discovered this new challenge blog called Basic Grey Challenges. I missed the first week's challenge, but am not going to miss this one!!
Week 2, A Color Combo. Pretty easy, right?
edited: I just realized how much this color combo matches my blog! It must be a sign! I really want to win the BG Indian Summer paper and other goodies!!!

This is what I came up with. Everything is BG except for the yellow cs (Bazzill, and trust me, it is yellow), the ink, and the Stickles.
I used BG Bittersweet pp, BG Two Scoops pp, BG Infuse ribbon, BG Cupcake buttons, and BG stamps.
Today I also got these in the mail, the Let The Sun Shine ATCs. Pretty good, right? I was very surprised, since the hostess didn't even tell us they were being mailed! Happy mail day for me!
As the German's would say....Das ist alles!

I WON!

2009-08-26T00:43:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning, started my daily online routine, and before I could check my Google Reader, Jingle shared a link with me on AMR, showing me this link! Quickutz and American Crafts are joining up this week for a bunch of giveaways!! This is what I won from Quickutz!

I am super excited too, can you tell?!?!?

Layouts, DONE!

2009-08-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

I came home today from babysitting, and managed to get 3 layouts done, in less than 3 hours! I am super excited, I am completely caught up on challenges! What do I do now??? I have a number of ATCs to work on, but most of them are still at an undetermined amount of swappers, so I don't know how many to make. Oh well, there is bound to be something to do right?! LOL
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I did the remaining challenges for Scrapbook Challenges so far.
Use Your Paint
I used 5 colors of MM paints, and the MM paint distresser tool(?), Magic Mesh, Thickers, CB snowflake die cuts, and spots of glitter stuck with glue.

Happiness Is...
Cliff wasn't too happy with all the pink, but I love it!! ALL the paper is BG Bittersweet, Thickers, Jenni Bowlin bingo card, BG buttons, Adorn It mini alphas (love these!), and crocheted flowers from Lisa/LBOregon.
Blue Waters, the point being to use water photos, and less than 10% blue.
I used Bazzill cs, Sassafras Bungle Jungle pp, MM Flower Patch letters, and a Tim Holtz ticket.
And one more thing I got done today, while babysitting of course, lol! Nicole posted this on AMR as the August Friday Member Challenge, but she shared it on her blog too!! This was super easy, after watching her video, and I learned so much! This is the blank template, which are free to download! I printed this at Laura's, with her laser printer and glossy cardstock, it looks very professional, and I made it for her. She loved it!! It folds into a tri-fold desktop calendar!
I just realized, I do have a project to work on. My BFF, Marla, asked me to make her baby shower invitations, and I am so honored she asked me! I have it designed, just have to get all the pieces cut, and get it all put together! I gave her a sneak peek, and she loves them! When I am done, I will show you all!!
Thanks for checking in today!

Monday..........

2009-08-24T08:59:00.000-07:00

I really wish there was one more day in the weekend. I never seem to get enough rest in 2 days. I did manage to get a few layouts done and a couple ATCs though!

Scrapbook Challenges, Sketch 158 by Pamela.

For my take on the sketch, I used BG Marrakesh pp, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, Thickers, plastic flowers, dyed "skittles", and lacey ribbon.

AMR Thursday Scraplift Challenge, August 2nd half.

I used Bazzill Dotted Swiss cs, Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend pp, MM Ribbon, a chain, Thickers, brads, and some buttons.

AMR Monday Color Challenge, August 2nd half.

I used Bazzill cs, a mix of October Afternoon pp, a tag made by Patti M, BG fibers, Nestability rectangle, die cut flower, rhinestone, American Crafts chipboard, and Miss Elizabeth's letters.

Split Coast's Disney Villains ATC swap. I took 2 spots.

The first one...Syndrome from The Incredibles!

I printed the photo on white cs, cut the foreground with my Silhouette on SU Pacific Point cs, printed the quote in a speech bubble, and added rhinestones.

This one is my favorite, I chose to do Randall Boggs from Monsters Inc.

Doesn't look villainous to you? This is Boo's door on the scare floor. I used Bazzill cs, Technique Tuesday stamps, a brad, and a dyed rhinestone to simulate the light that turns on when the door is activated.

Open the door, and you see Randall! He is printed on white cs.

Sadly, I don't have any posts pre-scheduled this week, so all we can do is hope I can get more scrappin' done, lol! Thank you to all my readers. If you read regularly, please leave me a quick comment and let me know! You guys ROCK!!

Just A Little Bit Of Scrappiness

2009-08-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

Last night I managed to get a couple layouts done for AMR's Book Of Me (BOM) challenge.

The first one, which is #3 in the series, is a To Do List. Most people are doing it based on their daily routing, but I made mine scrappy, my scrappy to do list!

I used Bazzill cs, Little Yellow Bicycle pp, a page from a notebook, Petaloo flower, Prima flowers, brads, buttons, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and Thickers.

The cool thing about this list, when I made the layout, I finished one of my to do items!!

This layout knocked off another item off my list, BOM #4, I always, sometimes, never. Most people are doing it in list form, and of all areas of their lives, but once again, I went scrappy!

I used Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend pp, Thickers, Adorn It little letter stickers, felt flowers/heart frame and rhinestones from Patti (see below), and a Heide Grace stick pin.

I got this awesome RAK from Patti the other day. Most of it is for winning one of her challenges during the AMR June Crop, and there were 3 smaller packages for winning weekly challenges at AMR. She included lots of stamped images, and a homemade stick pin! Thanks Patti!!

Got the AMR July Crop Summer ATC from Gay (Gaybow) the other day! What a great way to utilize those puffy stickers!

And Lisa (LBOregon) sent me this little RAK for winning the color challenge at AMR. Those pink crocheted flowers were made by her! Thanks Lisa!

Like I said, just a little bit of scrappiness today. I am scrappin tonight with Laura, hopefully I will have something to share soon!

Scrappy Mail

2009-08-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

I have gotten lots of swaps back recently and I really want to share them!

I have been saving these up for a few days, so bear with me.

This is a RAK I got from Stacy from the AMR July crop! I totally forgot about it, lol! She also sent me the ATC for the Summer Theme ATC swap for the July Crop.

The AMR Technique Swap.

SCS A-Z Animals Swap.

AMR Cupcake Swap.

AMR Butterfly Swap.

SCS Fairytale Swap. (sorry the photo is blurry, batteries were just about dead)

And Toby, the trouble maker. I was punching out chipboard that I got from Inara. I knew he was in there, but I wasn't paying attention. Cliff came in and thought I was torturing him, lol! Honestly, as much as I love to torture him by sticking things to him for a laugh (safe and harmless I promise), I did not do this to him!!! He got his head through one spot, and his leg in another, lol!!! It was really funny, especially when he doesn't know what to do and just turns in circles. It was funny, seriously!!!

That is all for now. I hope to have more to share tomorrow.

A Somewhat Scrappy Weekend

2009-08-17T09:34:00.000-07:00

My somewhat scrappy weekend started with a mini crop with tigardlilly and the 4 kids, but more on that later, lol! For now, I want to share this week's sketch at Scrapbook Challenges, Sketch 157. Pamela makes really great sketches!

And my take on the sketch. I used Bazzill cs, BG Wisteria pp, Prima/Bazzill/silk flowers, buttons, and some unknown painted chipboard I got from Inara which I inked.

I made 4 of these for some RAKs I owe over at AMR, they are 3x3 and are made with Bazzill cs, We R Memory Keepers pp, Inkadinkado stamps, Prima flowers, and a couple brads.

I am hosting another swap over at Split Coast, Cute As A Bug. The idea is to use those cute buggy stamps, paper, etc.

I used BG Lemonade pp, Bazzill cs, Studio G Stamps, Unity Stamps, SU Little Leaves die, EK Success flower punch, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, CB Scallop Squares die, and some Stickles.

The last installment of the Split Coast Pass It Along swap, and I am the last stop. I added the screw brads and wrench brad on the second one. The first one I made a fish hook out of beading wire and string, and glued on the fish. The theme was masculine.

Friday Night's mini crop with the kids! 2 of them were working on their ATCs for the Kids Only ATC Swap at Swap Addicts Anonymous, the rest just played around with supplies. We all had a blast!

Like I said, a SOMEWHAT scrappy weekend, lol! Tomorrow I will be sharing some scrappy mail. Swaps, RAKs, and a funny photo of Toby!

The Final 5 Layouts From The Crop

2009-08-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

I did it, I finished all the layouts from the crop, woo hoo!!
This was another bingo challenge. I used BG Wisteria pp, BG Eva Stamps, Martha Stewart punched butterflies, MM chipboard letters, Prima flowers, rhinestones, and some stitching.
This also doubled as the Thursday August Scraplift challenge (1st half).

Bingo Challenge. I used Bazzill cs, Scenic Route pp, MM pp, Bo Bunny pp, BG letters (inked), Flair Designed paper ribbon, Prima Flowers, EK Success punched flowers, eyelets, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and stitching.
This was also a challenge at Scrapbook Challenges, Sunny Days.
Another bingo challenge. I used MME pp, Sassafras Lass pp, October Afternoon pp, SU pp, BG letters (painted), and some brads.
This was also the School Challenge at SC (use learn, teach or school in title).
Almost done with the bingo challenges.
I used Bazzill cs, BG Sugared pp, MM journaling sheet (heart), Prima flowers (butterflies), Stickles, Thickers, and CB heart dies.
Now, before you judge me for the shaped photo, lol, It was the Photoshop Challenge at SC to use a shape for your photo.
Last Bingo Challenge, that is 12 in all!
I used Bazzill cs, Cosmo Cricket pp, We R Memory Keepers stamps, American Crafts ribbon, and Thickers.
Golly, now what do I have to blog about? I don't know at this point, I am writing this on Wednesday, lol! I am sure I will find something soon!! Thanks for putting up with me lately, my readers are the best!!

I Am On A Scrappy Roll!

2009-08-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Not just a scrappy roll, but a bloggy roll! Here are some more layouts from the AMR crop.

Yet another bingo challenge, bottom row.

I used Bazzill cs, October Afternoon Road Map pp, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, Thickers, hand cut moon and stars, MM paints, and some stitched asterisks.

This layout also doubles as the AMR Tuesday Font/Title for first half of August. Requirements were 1 date, 2 exclamation points, 3 people mentioned, 4 lines of journaling, and 5 letters in title.

Bingo challenge, R Column.

I used Bazzill cs, BG Cupcake pp, Thickers, rhinestones, and staples for journaling lines.

Doubled as AMR Wednesday product challenge for August, Use Felt. The Thickers are felt.

One more bingo challenge today, diagonal top left to bottom right.

I used Bazzill cs, pp scraps from American Crafts, SU, Making Memories, October Afternoon, and Cosmo Cricket. I also used some Kaiser Crafts pearls and some rhinestones. As you can see, I did my 50+ words of journaling on my lined paper, and that wouldn't work, so I used my Cuttlekids Tadpole alphabet and the lined paper. Fixed that!

I signed up for a Michael Jackson Song Tribute ATC swap on Split Coast. Don't ask why! LOL

I got the lyrics, took out most of the punctuation, fixed the formatting (it was a disaster), had it repeat over and over again, and printed it off. I got the photo and the BAD logo from a CD cover, printed MJ, and put BAD into my Silhouette and cut it out. The ribbon is unknown.

An ATC/Inchie swap at Split Coast, Beach/Tropical theme. If you know me at all, you would know that they HAVE to match, lol! I used some We R Memory Keepers pp, Autumn Leaves (I think) stamp, Studio G stamp, Technique Tuesday alpha stamps, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, Eucalyptus and Distress Antique Linen Stickles, and some Magic Mesh.

That is all for today. Remember, I am getting these ready on Monday, so this is all I have at the moment. Hopefully, I will have more to show tomorrow, as I attempt to find time to get more scrapping in!

Some Layouts From The Crop

2009-08-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

Finally, some layouts!! This is only some of them, I will have more tomorrow, I told you there were lots, lol!

Cindy's Now & Then Challenge.

I couldn't print any of the older photos, so I went digi on this one. These photos are of me and my brothers, I am the oldest. The wedding one, the boys were on the wrong side, so I flipped it to match, lol!

Nicole's Scraplift Challenge, we were to scraplift the person who posted above us, for me, that would be Michelle/Shelle's 2 Girls.

Here is her layout. I adore the cupcake!

This is my take.

I used all Basic Grey Lime Rickey pp, I hand cut the balloon free hand, Thickers, and MM letter stickers.

Julie had a really cool challenge, Scrap Bingo Style Challenge. There are 12 possible layouts here, one for each bingo! The catch is, nothing can be doubled up, so for example, on the top row, you couldn't stamp on the lined paper.

Have you seen this one recently?? LOL Yes, it was my SC sketch LO, but I also used it for Julie's Bingo Style Challenge, 2nd row.

Same with this one, another BINGO challenge, top row.

This one is the middle row. I was very frustrated with this one. You might notice that I designed with pp only, 5 hand cut/punched shapes, 1 photo, and over 50 words journaling, plus the middle row. I started mixing the rows up, lol! Oh well, right?!

I used Cosmo Cricket pp, Thickers, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, brads, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and rhinestone brads (these are the embellish on photo, notice I didn't count them as bling or metal?).

This last one was another Bingo challenge, 4th row.

I used SU Delicate Dots pp, Bo Bunny pp, SU Good Morning Sunshine pp, Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine pp, Pink Paislee pp (journaling), and BG Wisteria pp. Also used an Inkadinkado stamp on the same SU Delicate Dots pp, misc ribbons, and BG letter stickers.

This layout doubled as the AMR Monday Color Challenge for the first half of August, Primary Colors.

More to come tomorrow!

Some Stuff From The Crop

2009-08-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

First of all, I want to remind all my readers about the message board I started up. There are already some really great ladies here, and we would love to have you, even if you aren't a swapper. Check it out.

Second, Nicole sent me this, she said it made her think of me! I love it so much, I just had to share it! Thanks Nicole!

So, now for the crop! Today I am sharing everything I have done so far, that aren't layouts.

This was Nicole's Stamp Challenge, where we had to use a stamp we had never used.

I used an Inkadinkado stamp I got for 50 cents at Jo-Ann's. I used Bazzill cs, My Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters pp, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, and Kaiser Crafts pearls.

Kay's Recycled Card Challenge, but don't let it look recycled!

I used this invite I got for my cousin's baby shower....

And made this card out of it. I used SU Pink Pirouette cs, Studio G stamps, stitched ribbon, Prima flowers, and some rhinestones.

Chris's Fabric Tag Challenge.

I used a scrap of the really cheap fabric my mom had and spread Modge Podge all over it to help stiffen it up, then let it dry. I put some K & Co chipboard on it, then sprayed with my only 2 colors of Glimmer Mist. After that was dry, I added the ribbon and eyelet, Technique Tuesday stamps, and hand stitching.

I hosted an Aug crop ATC swap, very small. This is the ATC I decided to make. We played BINGO again this month with scrappy words, and in an hour and half, we racked up 27 pages of comments!!! That super fun and hilarious game inspired this ATC, that and the fact that the idea popped into my head as I was finally dozing off to sleep that night!

I used Kaiser Crafts pp, made the BINGO card on my computer and printed it out. The flower is a Prima flower, then I used hand-dyes "Skittles", and cut out the AMR from the backside of the pp and with my Cuttlekids Tadpole Alphabet.

I mad 12 of them, and each one has a different color "dauber" and a different BINGO.

Tomorrow, some of the layouts I got done, there were lots of them, and hopefully will be more soon! (writing this on Monday). There are still 5 challenges I want to get done from the crop!

Ciao!!

Scrapbook Challenges

2009-08-10T10:43:00.000-07:00

First of all, Happy Monday Bloggy Friends! I hope your weekend was as good as mine. I spent the entire weekend scrapbooking, and playing during the AMR Online Crop! I got tons done, and hope to get more done tonight, as there are still 5 challenges I want to get done before Wednesday.

I found out last night that I won the monthly prize at Scrapbook Challenges for July! Beside the prize, I get to show off this really cool winner's badge, made by Cathy!

I am super excited too! All I had to do was at least one challenge, and I got entered into the drawing for this......

These stamps from Unity Stamps! How super cool, can't wait to get these so I can start playing with them all!

Another week, another Monday, another sketch at Scrapbook Challenges. This week's sketch is # 156.

This is my take. I used DCWV cs, a mix of pps-SU Delicate Dots, SU Good Morning Sunshine, and Cosmo Cricket Mr Campy; BG White Choc cb letters (inked), CB Funky Circles with Bazzill Bling, and asst butterfly stamps in the lower left corner.

Being the 2nd Monday of the month, I get to do my Technique Challenge for SC also!

This month I decided to do some Ink Resist.

I showed how to do heat emboss with Vermamark ink, ink over it, and wipe the ink off. This is a really fun technique, if you want to see how it is done, check out the link above. :)

I used MM Garden Party pp, Scenic Route pp, Technique Tuesday Stamps, MM Flower Patch letters, rhinestone flowers, and rhinestone cluster, and some pretty stitched ribbon. I made the spiral edge with my SU Spiral punch.

I got a few more things last week in the mail.

These are some ATCs from Julie, from past AMR SCH swaps, Fave Product/Technique, NSD crop, and Pets. She also included these chipboard numbers as a hostess RAK with her butterfly ATCs. Thanks Julie!

These are the This Card Smells Great ATC swap from Split Coast. OH MY, so these smell, lol! I had done the apple one, a couple months ago. I also got a little bottle of strawberry scented glue, Thanks Joyce!

The Favorite Cartoon ATC swap from Split Coast, these are just adorable! I also got a little prize for being the last one to sign up. Thanks Leslie!

Tomorrow.......more scrappy stuff! I got tons done this weekend, remember, lol!

Where Have I Been?

2009-08-05T11:35:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a few scrappy things, but mostly playing online and working. I did set up a message board, Swap Addicts Anonymous. A board focused on swaps of all kinds, but also just a chatty place. It is a bit slow right now, but I hope it will pick up with more members. Please check it out and make yourself at home, even if you aren't a swapper!

I finally got this swap done, it was pretty labor intensive. This ATC was made for AMR/SCF's Let The Sunshine ATC Swap.

I used Basic Grey Urban Prairie pp, Bazzill cs for the back, Autumn Leaves Stamp, Technique Tuesday alpha stamps, and Yellow Stickles. I also used SU Scallop border punch, Fiskars Threading Water border punch, and 2 different sizes scalloped scissors.

These Christmas Inchies are for a swap over at Split Coast Stampers. Aren't they just adorable? I used Basic Grey Figgy Pudding, Wassail, and Mistletoe & Pear pp, and some Cosmo Cricket (unknown but is a Christmas line) pp, Bazzill cs, Studio G and Inkadinkado stamps, Stickles, chalk, rhinesones, brads, and chalking "poofs".

I also got the My Favorite Shoe swap back.

Split Coast's A-Z Food Swap....AWESOME!

LittleMissSparkle, the hostess of the coffee swap I did a while back send me a replacement for the one that was missing. I love it!

I got this Summer Themed ATC for AMR's July crop from grettasgranddaughter.

Scrappy Girl sent me her NSD ATC from May's AMR crop, a card, and a handmade bookmark.

A hostess gift from Emma, a card and this cute rhinetone cherry brad!

cpmemories sent me this adorable cupcake stamp set as a hostess gift, and it's BG!!

Scrappy Girl also sent me a RAK I earned for winning a challenge during the NSD AMR online crop in May.

On SAA, I am hosting a Kids Only ATC Swap. My nephew wanted to sign up and made this ATC. Everything was his idea, the only thing I did was cut the ATC, and show him how to stamp. He is 11 and really enjoyed making his ATCs.

I am still trying to get back into the groove, I am sorry if my blog has been disappointing lately. I have to do some layouts this weekend for challenges I have to do, plus, the AMR crop is this weekend! You really should check it out!

Swap Addicts Anonymous

2009-07-29T12:29:00.000-07:00

What is Swap Addicts Anonymous (SAA)? SAA is the newest swapping message board! If you like to swap, whether it be ATCs, pages, cards, recipes, etc, this is the place for you! Check it out here!! It is still in the setting up process, but if you join, feel free to give any input, as far as settings, forum ideas, etc. I would love to have you!

As far as scrappy posts here on my blog, I haven't done anything the last couple days. I hope to get something done really soon!

Productive Weekend Part 2

2009-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

I was also able to get a few layouts done for AMR this last weekend too!

I probably should explain the change in the challenges at AMR. We are only doing 2 challenges in each category each month. The CT was getting a little burned out from weekly challenges.

So this one is the Monday Color Challenge July #2: Primarily Orange.

I used Pink Paislee pp, Target Dollar Spot chipboard letters, Flair Designs paper ric rac, BG Buttons, eyelets, and a butterfly stamp made from the SU Butterfly die.

July Wednesday Product Challenge: Red White and Blue, not 4th of July.

I used DCWV cs, Creative Imaginations pp (aren't the cherries adorable?), Thickers, Prima flowers, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and Uniball Signo White pen.

You might recognize part of this card, it came from the handmade package from Kay that had my free stamp. I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away, so I used it to make a card front! I added the brads, and the SU Pink Pirouette cs.

I got my Split Coast Christmas In July swaps back this weekend.

I also got the At The Circus ones back! I got a few extras this time around. Thanks again! Some of these are just amazing!

Short post for me, huh?! I am hoping to get more done tonight and tomorrow. Hopefully I will have more to share really soon! Thanks for checking in again friend!!

A Great Productive Weekend

2009-07-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

Ahhh, I had a scrappy weekend. In between working on the computer some more, getting all the little glitches out, and a new hard drive, I got a bunch of layouts done!

It's Monday, do you know what that means? Yep, another Scrapbook Challenges Sketch!

Presenting Sketch #154! This was was done by Liz!

I used BG Cupcake pp, Cloud 9 Design foil chipboard letters, Target Dollar Spot letters, misc/unknown chipboard, Kaiser Crafts rhinestones, and CB embossed Bazzill cs.

I got a few layouts done for some SC challenges.

LOL Challenge: Scrap those funny pictures.

I used BG Lime Rickey pp, Thickers, and Felt Fusion.

Photoshop Challenge: Use clone tool to remove unwanted objects.

Here is the original photo. I took out the boat and the tip of the fishing pole in the top left corner...

Here is the layout I did using the edited photo.

I used plain cs, a mix of October Afternoon pp, stamped Inkadinkado butterfly on SU Delicate Dots pp, Thickers (subbed some letters and numbers), Martha Stewart Butterfly punched DCWV glitter cs, MM ribbon, MM flower brads, Nestabilities rectangle.

What's Your Inspiration: What inspired you to scrapbook.

Cliff inspires me to scrapbook, not allowing me to give up when I am discouraged.

I used Bazzill cs, MM Paperie pp, Prima and Bazzill flowers, unknown suede flowers, unknown velvety flower, BG brads, twine, staples, and Thickers.

Round It Up: Make a round layout.

I used a Heidi Swapp acrylic overlay clock, Pink Paislee pp, and unknown chipboard.

Holey Moley: Use different hole punches.

I used my regular hole punch, both sizes of hole punches on my cropodile, and a eyelet hole punch with hammer. I also used Reminiscence pp and matching stickers, Target Dollar Spot letters, and Spiced Marmalade Distress Stickles.

I am only sharing half of what I have to share today. I want something to post tomorrow, lol! See ya then!

Some ATCs

2009-07-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

How some ATC goodness? You know I am an addict and can't get enough of these, lol!

Now that I know how many people are doing my Fairytale/Fairy ATC swap at Split Coast Stampers, I was able to make my ATCs. I had trouble getting people to sign up, so I offered to make everyone an ATC as an incentive.

I used DCWV cs, which I went through the CB with the D'Vine Swirl folder then sanded it. I used the Cuttle Kids alpha dies for the fairy, wand, and crown, with Bazzill cs, Bazzill Bling, and DCWV Glitter paper, I stickled the tips of the crown and the wings of the fairy, as well as fairy dust. The frog is a Quikutz die. I added the googly eyes and ran the frog through the CB Swiss Dots folder. Don't forget the rhinestones.

Being the crop hostess at AMR, I hosted a small ATC swap a couple weeks ago for the July Crop, Summer theme. I used DCWV glitter paper, Wassau cs, Imaginisce stamps, Bic Mark-Its, Frosted Lace Stickles, floral rhinestones, Target Dollar Spot and Technique Tuesday stamps.

AMR's Months of The Year ATC swap, obviously I got Septemeber.

I used October Afternoon-Cherry Hill pp, Bazzill cs, Wassau cs, Cricut Doodlecharms and All Mixed Up cartridges, Studio G stamp, my label maker, and brads.

I am officially in need of another ATC binder! You would think I have enough ATCs, but I want to keep going! :)

To add to my collection, I am doing a pass it along swap at Split Coast Stampers. There are 4 people in each group, and we each do a different element on 2 different cards, 2 sets of four in the same theme.

This one was Splish Splash, and I was the first stop. I cut the flip flops with my Silhouette, and there is a wave under the sand castle, that I cut with my Silhouette and added the Stickles sand.

This was a Celestial one. I was last, so I added the BG Fibers, and the rhinestones.

I would be very interested in doing one of these again! I am still waiting on one more set, then I will be with this one.

These are all the ATCs for Cliff's Favorite Color ATC swap at AMR. Pretty good, wouldn't you say?

Hopefully, by the time this posts, I will have more to share. I am working on a "Let The Sun Shine" ATC swap on AMR/SCF, but it is labor intensive so it is taking me a while. I am considering starting up another swap on Split Coast. I have a lot of lo challenges I want to get done, but time just keeps escaping me. I guess we will see!

Thank you all for your patience with me and this poor, neglected blog. You know I love and adore all my readers/followers/subscribers! Thanks!

Some RAKs!!

2009-07-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Since I am hosting some ATC swaps, I have gotten a few RAKs lately. I think there are more on my computer, but it is not accessible right now. So I will just share what I have for now.

This awesome homemade journal of sorts came from Celeste/wundercrafts at Split Coast Stampers. She made this herself, and I think it is just amazing! I would love to share every page, but it would take forever! I am just going to share a few.

Since it is a fairytale swap, she threw in some pages that go with her ATCs.

Neat little pocket, complete with journaling cards.

Here, you can see how thick it is.

This is a card Cliff got from Gaybow at AMR when he lost his mom.

Gay also sent this AWESOME RAK! I don't even know how to thank her enough!! Thanks again Gay!

This is a hostess RAK from Scraprageous. I already have this ATC, so I will pass it along to Mary my SIL.

From ScRaPbOoKfReNzY.

This one is actually for Cliff-he hosted the Favorite Color Swap, but all our stuff goes in the same stash! From Cindy!

That's all today. Tomorrow, some ATCs!

Catch Up Time

2009-07-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

Well, we are still having computer problems, looks like it may be the hard drive itself! This is the main reason for my absence. I have been taking pics of stuff though, and have been scrapping.

Let's start off with some Scrapbook Challenges shall we! Sketch 153, by Cathy/Pink Cadillac. She did a great job didn't she?!

This is my take on the sketch.

I used Bazzill cs, Sassfras Hog Heaven pp, ribbon scraps, and Thickers.

AMR (All Moments Remembered) is doing a Book Of Me (BOM) challenge series. They aren't really challenges, as there aren't winners, just a theme/assignment each week. The first one, 3 weeks ago, was to list the thing that bring you joy.

I used Bazzill cs, BG Wisteria pp, Crate Paper rubons, MME cs flower, MM flower brad, and Thickers.

Last week's BOM challenge was "Oh To Be....", I chose THIN. I gave Chrispea a couple swimsuit model photos, and some of me. She is very proficient in Photoshop, and this is what she came up with!! Don't I look HOT?! Keep in mind, this is NOT me, just my face, lol!

This is the layout I did for BOM#2.

I used Bazzill cs, BG Eva pp, BG Sugared pp, Prima Flowers, BG Buttons, Kaiser Crafts pearls, and Thickers. Journaling reads.....

Not only would I be beautiful, I'd feel like it! I could run & play, reach my toes, cross my legs, and ride carnival rides. I could squeeze through crowds; and clothes would be cheaper. Oh, to be thin.

I got this National Scrapbook Day ATC from Kay, for a challenge I offered during the NSD crop at AMR.

Being my Stampin Up! Demo, she brought me this little gift! Thanks Kay, I love it!

OH MY GOODNESS, have you seen the new in colors from SU?? They are so gorgeous! Kay also brought me these swatches of the in colors, along with my SU Catalog!!!

And as a hostess gift (she brought me her swaps as well), she made these gorgeous stamped images!!! Some of them are hostess sets, some are brand new, and some are regular ones, but all great! One of them, which is cut off since you can't see it anyway, is an embossed rose, so I can try this technique. I can't wait to try it!

I am cutting this post off, so I have more to share tomorrow! Hopefully our computer will be back up and running soon. That will make things a lot easier in the future!