Closing the doors

As many of you know I have moved on to concentrate on my other passion...Photography. I have so loved creating scrapbooks and memories for my family, while also teaching others. I have gained so many great friendships over the past 10 years or so. You guys mean the world to me...Seriously. But the time has come for me to move on to better and hopefully bigger things. So I will no longer be updating this blog. Thank all of you for all of your friendships and support. Let's still keep in touch. Meanwhile you can keep up with all my musings by check my photography blog at www.scrapsoflifephotography.blogspot.com. Love ya...Don't be strangers.

New Blog!

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Remember Your Layout!

Hope you have all had a great summer and have made many wonderful memories. Remember to finish your layout...JOURNALING and all. For those of you that bring your COMPLETED Layout with you on Friday...I will have some Stamps or paper packets to reward you with.

*************************Here's Mine*********I can't wait to see yours!*****************

Grown With Love

Lucky us! We get to use new product at our next Scrapbook workshop. This layout is made from the new Twitterpated line. And notice the new dimensional Elements buttons...so darn cute...You will get them with your kit! This Layout is going to be so fun to make and AGAIN it is so versatile. It can be used for Family Reunions, Baby pictures, kids age progression, or to document your own personal growth.

Scrapbooking night will be Friday August 21 @ 7:00. Let me know if you are planning on coming. I will need your payment by the 15th so I can get everything ordered. The cost of the Layout Kit is $15. However the Kit DOES NOT include the Dimensional Elements for the word "grow" We have ordered these for various other layouts. so you should have them in your stash. But go through and make sure! If you need me to order you another set they are $6 (tax and shipping are included).

Hope you have all had a great summer. Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you next Friday.

Pulling Out The Big Guns!

Dust off those Embossing guns. Here's the layout we will be making at our up coming Scrapbook night. A fun layout with a color scheme PERFECT for Summer Fun. This layout will be great to capture your July Fourth activities, family get togethers or just the randomness of all your summer fun!

Embossing all these fun tags, ruler marks and "do -dads" is a fun way to document all the ins-and -outs of your Families summer memories.

It kind of reminds me of the doodling on my notebooks back in Jr. High

If there is anyone else who wants to join us, we would love for you to come. We will be getting together at my house on June 26th at 7:00 pm.

The packet is $15 dollars and needs to be prepaid by June 19th.

*remember to bring your left over yellow polka-dot paper from last months group, as we will be using it on this layout.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

June Scrapbook Night

Girls.. seems like Summer weekends get crazy. Since Our regular scrapbook night falls on Father's Day Weekend, and I know that a lot of you (including me) are heading out of town, I'm moving it to the following Friday June 26th. I am still deciding between two different layouts, so when I make up my little mind, I will post it for you. Also I am going to take the month of July OFF...too much going on. Then we will start back up on August 21. Let me know if there are any problems with this. Hope you are all enjoying your Summer.

Super Simple...Super Sassy

Here's a card that I literally just "whipped" up for neighborhood card card exchange. It is super simple. I only used plain white ol' cardstock. Three colors of ink...Ocean, Sunflower, and black. And of course I added a little "bling" to the center of the flower. Simple and SASSY!

Hurry fast You only have 3 days left to order these stamps. The "I am" stamps is part of Close to My Hearts Scrapbook Month Special. It comes in a Kit that Includes Paper, Stamps, accessories and project brochure. A fantastic deal for only $34.95 or you can get it FREE when you purchase $60 or more in stamps. Check out the website at closetomyheart.com for more details. But you MUST HURRY! It is why supplies last. I checked the meter this morning and they only have less than 10% left. So if you want in on the deal let me know ASAP!

These Sassy ladies are from the " Be Yourself" Stamp set. This set is also Available for MAY also. It's $22.95 or only $17.21 when you spend $25. Better yet it is only $5.74 when you spend $75. But the BEST deal is you get it FREE when you spend $100 Whaoo!

But remember BOTH of these sets are only available through May!

May Scrapbook Workshop

Here's the layout we will be doing in May. I'm so ready for some sunshine and warmth. So here is some little "Fun in the Sun" that will be perfect for any summer activities.

You will be getting a package of these cute little buttons along with your kit. I believe they come in a package of 8, so you will have extras to use on other projects. I will also have some bonus layouts to give you some more ideas.

I know this is short notice. But I am putting the order in on WEDNESDAY MORNING! So if anyone else wants to join us please let me know ASAP. The next Workshop is on Friday May 15th at 7:00pm. The cost is $15 and must be prepaid. Can't wait to see you all. Again let me know if you have any questions. BRING ON THE SUN!!!

You're a Hoot

The new Summer Catalog has just been released, so for our Workshop on Friday we will be playing with some of the NEW product. Yeah!
Here is the layout we will be making. It uses my favorite new paper packet called Bella. Now for those of you who have an aversion to flowers (and you know who you are) there is paper in there that you can swap out and use instead of the flowers. So no worries LOL!

Isn't this little owl the cutest! We have an adorable Stamp set called "You're a Hoot" and it includes several different little critters to choose from. I think you guys will really enjoy this page. It is QUICK and SIMPLE. I thought I would take it easy on you this time *smiles*. If you have any questions or would like to join us for any of my upcoming workshops let me know. See you Friday!

And the WINNER is...

Congratulations Jenalee! Your name was drawn out to win the Good Times stampset. Thanks to everyone who have visited or became followeres of my blog. I hope you find some cute ideas and inspiration. Check back often as I will always be adding fun little gooodies.

March Scrapbook Workshop

Here's the layout we will be doing for my Scrapbook Workshop on March 21st. I'm putting my order in next week. So if you want me to order you a packet I will need your payment of $15 by March 5th.

The layout is titled Follow your Dreams and is full of sparkles and dimension.

***I used the sparkles and Dimensional elements fun shapes left over from our previous workshop. If you need me to order additional sparkles or fun shapes, let me know as they are not included in the workshop fee. You will however get the Dimensioanl Elements Alphabet in this Workshop packet.

Are you a Follower???

Sign up as a follower of my blog and I will put you name in a drawing to win a "Good Times" Stamp Set. You must sign up by February 28, 2009. Just click on the link to the right.

Super Simple Valentine Decor.

Here's a fun Valentine project you could use as decor in your home, or even give it to some one as a Valentine gift. You can do it of your kiddos. If you only have one child just use 4 different photos of them. Or it also look fantastic with the SAME photo used over and over again. A cute collage of you and your Honey would also be great. Heck you can use it even to showcase your pets if you want. Those of you that take my Scrapbook workshop should already have most of this stuff in your stash.

I started off by removing the glass from my frame. This makes it a little bit more tactile. And you could add as many accessories as you'd like. I cut my pictures down to 2 1/2" x 4 1/2". My topper is 3 1/2" x 10 "


I took my chipboard letters and covered them in Colonial White cardstock. Then I ruffed up the edges by running the edge of my scissors blade around the edges of each letter. I then covered each letter with clear glue and shook prisma glitter on them. This make the letter sparkle! kind of like an old fashioned Valentine.

Give it a try this project can be made in less that an hour! And it turns out so cute.

Stair Stepper Card

Here's a fun card that was inspired by another Consultant Vicki Wizinski. I call it a stepper card. Here is what it looks like all closed up. The finished size (when folded up) is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2 " So It will fit in a "regular" envelope.

But SURPRISE! when you open it up it has little "steps" that give it a fun dimensional look. If you Noticed I used the same stamps "Good Times" (the FREE Set). It's the same stamps as the ones used on the layout in the post below. I even used the same Paper Packet...Day Dream. But by using Black Ink and cardstock, in gives this set a more "Retro" feel. Wouldn't it be fun to make a Stair Stepper Valentine card? Hmmmm

Darling Stamp Set for FREE!

Close to My Heart is Celebrating their 25th Anniversary...and they are giving the gifts. To Celebrate they are offering this Adorable stamp set for FREE! all you have to do is order $25 in stamps and you will get this set free! Offer ends February 28th. I know you don't want to miss out ! I just received my free set and I LOVE IT! I will be posting some more artwork soon.

Do You Have any of These Kids at Your house?

What are some of your kids favorite food? For a fun memory why not do a scrap book layout showcasing it? Brinley could SERIOUSLY eat Peanut Butter and Jelly for breakfast, lunch and dinner...if I would let her. On this layout I used Yummy paper from Close To My Heart's "Daydream" paper line. You have to see this paper up close to see it's true "yumminess"



Here is how I got the word "jelly" to look like actual jelly. I started off with chipboard letters. I prefer Close To My Heart Dimensional Elements Alphabet. They are WHITE thus making them easy to ink up. I just rubbed my letters over my ink pad to get the desired color I wanted. Then I embossed them with clear embossing powder. But to get them even "gooey er" I kind of "swirled " some liquid glass on them to give it more texture. Whala!

Hope you enjoy!

February Scrapbook Night

Once a month I host a Scrapbook Workshop in my home. Here is the layout we will be completing in February. This is is a PERFECT BIRTHDAY PAGE! as it works well for both girls and boys and both young and old. Let me know if you will be joining us. It is on Friday February 20th. I need to know and have your payment no later than February 13th. The cost of the workshop is $15. You will have lots of supplies left over to create lots of other goodies. Would love too See you there!