My Scrappy Life

OLW #43: Embrace

2009-01-23T02:40:00.002-05:00

This word couldn't have come at a better time!! I've been kinda hard on myself lately, but now is the time to "Embrace the imperfections". Visit their blog here.

2009-01-22T20:33:00.005-05:00

This first layout was for random chaos challenge #43. The other one I've had done since CTF, but just now getting it uploaded. Threw in some close-ups to better see the details :)

OLW #40: Energy

2008-11-24T00:45:00.003-05:00

I jumped in and played along with the OLW challenge blog this week. The word up was "Energy". Ha! Me? Energy? Yeah, well, here's my layout.....

scrappiness to share :)

2008-10-30T11:09:00.004-04:00

Playing catch up yet once again.....and I still have more to scan and upload! LOL

One more before vaca!

2008-09-05T11:53:00.005-04:00

Finished this one up last night for the Back to Your Scraps challenge at Scrapperie. I just love these type of challenges! Forces me to use up some of that stuff that I just HAD to have. LOL

As far as the layout goes....I was sailing right along, pretty much satisfied with the way it was turning out....UNTIL....until I added the title, then ugh!! I was having a hard time picking out letters for the title anyway and then ended up missing the mark....BAD! Oh well, what's done is done and I'm not going to redo it now.

It's not over 'til the fat lady sings....

2008-09-01T20:55:00.002-04:00

and I ain't singing!!! My creative juices just keep oozing from every orifice! (Isn't that a nice little visual?! HA!) Just to prove it, here is one more layout for the holiday weekend. And in case you lost count, that brings my running total up to 4 layouts!! Yep, count 'em....4!!! Oh, I'm on a roll, baby! :)

So here is the deal...

2008-08-31T11:47:00.005-04:00

It's a fact that I haven't scrapped much lately. I was coming to the sad realization that my creativeness had eluded me. I was ready to throw in the towel. Hang it up. Clear it out. But THEN, something happened this weekend! Something just clicked, and I whipped out 3 layouts....one right after the other!! Aaah, it feels so good to be back in the swing of things!!

Pencil Lines Sketch #92

2008-07-10T13:44:00.003-04:00

I was so in the mood to scrap Sunday, but lately I'm having the hardest time getting started!! Can't decide on a pic, can't decide on my papers, can't decide what format to use....it's pathetic, I tell ya!! So anyway, I'm all the time visiting the Pencil Lines blog to get inspiration 'cause that DT over there rocks the sketches every week!! And when I saw the new sketch for this week, let's just say the spirit hit me!! This is what I came up with.

Let's try this again.

2008-07-08T12:23:00.009-04:00

I don't really know why I thought I could keep a blog updated regularly. Maybe because I'm not scrapping as much as I used to? Between working evening shift and it being summer, I'm just not being as productive. That being said, I do have a few projects to show you.

These first couple of cards are the sketches at My Sketch World for May and June. I also have my July card finished, but you'll have to wait 'til the end of the month to see it. Make sure you go ahead and check out the blog to see all the great sketches!

And here are a couple of layouts that I've whipped up...

Whoa!!

2008-04-28T11:42:00.003-04:00

I've posted 3 days in a row!! So how do ya like that? huh? do ya? do ya? Yeah, well, don't get used to.....it's just a freak accident that happened that way. So anyway, got to play in my mounds of scrappin' goodness last night, and this is what resulted :) Most everything came in the Label Tulip March kit 'cept for the older stuff like the MM woven letters and the Chatterbox bg paper I drug outta my stash. And that adorable photo is yours truly here at about age 3 :) Enjoy!

catching up....

2008-04-27T11:19:00.004-04:00

since I haven't been posting like a good little girl should.

Check it out!!

2008-04-26T21:51:00.003-04:00

The latest card sketch is up on My Sketch World! I just love seeing how everyone interprets the sketch in such different ways! Go grab you some inspiration and see what you can come up with
Here's mine....

I'm such a sucker!!

2008-03-23T13:45:00.005-04:00

Sucker for challenges anyway! So of course when I saw this awesome new challenge blog, I bookmarked it right away!! It's called The Design Experiment, and the first challenge was to write a note to your younger self. I'm not one to do a whole lot of journaling, but there was just something about this challenge that made me want to do it. Of course, by the time I got mine finished, they already have challenge #2 posted. Better late than never though, right?? Besides, that's just another layout completed for me! And oh yeah, if you're wanting to read the journaling, just click on the pic for a larger view. To type all that here....well, I'm just not feelin' it ;)

News to share!!

2008-03-21T14:28:00.006-04:00

If you'll head on over to MySketchWorld, you'll see my name listed under the card design team!! How cool is that?!?! I'm so looking forward to it! Lucy does great sketches and I can't wait to play along! Why don't you come join us and get inspired?!?!

Here is the sketch she provided for the DT call, along with the one I submitted.

Take a hike!

2008-03-12T00:46:00.005-04:00

No, wait....I mean, take a trip!! LOL The newest challenge at Caardvarks is to create a card with a transportation theme. As soon as I read it, I thought of the Making Memories papers I have that have never been used. I know, imagine such a thing! I also had the perfect set of stamps from October Afternoon to go along with them. So in the end, a very simple card resulted, but I'm happy with it! :)

And another card challenge at My Sketch World. This one was to draw inspiration from the sketch provided. I got to use some of that uber yummy Teresa Collins Journal It paper I mentioned earlier, so that's what the cute little June calendar is ;) The stamp set I used on this one is from Label Tulip .....they come up with the most awesome stamps over there!! The little woven "congratulations" label has been in my stash for upteen ages. It came from the clearance bin at Target. Gosh, it sure makes you feel good to use up that stash! So anyway, I like this one, too, and I hope you can see the resemblance.

seeing green.....

2008-03-09T18:40:00.010-04:00

yep, it's that time of year ya know, so to honor upcoming St. Patty's Day, here are a couple of projects that'll have you seeing green! Used lots of goodies from the Feb. kit at TES on this layout. And just let me tell ya, it was chocked full of awesome vintage finds! I used the Glimmer Mist in that same kit on the card to spray the shamrock.

some recent shtuff...

2008-03-03T20:53:00.002-05:00

Teresa Collins yumminess...

2008-02-24T16:00:00.003-05:00

have you seen it??? The Bella Girl, Damask, & Journal It collections are to die for!! You've just got to go check them out on her website, pronto!! You'll see what I'm talking about, and then you'll be drooling, too!! Then just head on over to The Embellishment Studio to order you some! Easy as that! Don't worry, you can thank me later ;)

Can you handle it?

2008-02-18T12:34:00.002-05:00

A couple more pet layouts that is. Adding these to the collection...

Time flies....

2008-02-07T00:11:00.000-05:00

when you're being productive!! :) Scrap-n-Circle had a crop this past weekend with several great challenges, and I was creating like nobody's business!! I was so proud of myself for all I got done, so of course I want to share them with you!!

This first card was using the SNC logo colors and flowers.

This card was using scraps from a layout.

This layout is using one of my favorite sizes, 6x12. And check this out....I sewed on it!! Yep you heard me right, I actually used the sewing machine on this little dude. Yet another feat I'm proud of! As a matter of fact, I think I'll be trying it again soon.

This layout was done based on a sketch from PageMaps (Jan side map).

Another 6x12 here with all hand drawn doodles.

So there you go....that's how I spent my Superbowl Sunday. LOL!

Bring those mad card-making skills......

2008-01-24T11:43:00.000-05:00

and hop on over to the The Embellishment Studio!! We're spreading the love, and YOU could be our next Guest Designer!! Read all the details here. Get busy, and show us what you've got! I just know you'll love playing with one of the awesome kits TES puts together! Can't wait to see what you create!!

first challenge of the new year!!

2008-01-02T13:11:00.000-05:00

So, IF I was the kind of person to do New Year resolutions, I would have probably included one about trying to use more sketches this year....to force myself to think out-of-the-box. But since I'm not that kind of person, I just decided to play along in the challenge at Caardvarks ;) They were lucky enough to have an exclusive cardmap sketch from Becky Fleck for their first challenge of the new year! I was inspired by their DT creations, and jumped right in to try one for myself! I had received some yummy Love, Elsie pp from my secret santa at Scrap-N-Circle, and paired it with some SEI I had one hand. The Heidi Swapp pink cherry bling was just too cute not to use with it, and I also used my FAVORITE American Crafts Thickers! The flower, ribbon, & ric-rack were out of my stash.

playing catch up!

2007-12-29T21:50:00.000-05:00

Yeah, I know I've been MIA. I've been busy, I tell ya! Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, I'll try to catch up and post my latest creations. These first few layouts were for the challenges at Scrapperie. Challenge #5 was to create a layout with dimension and photos that showed motion. The pictures of Ethan jumping on the trampoline worked out great, and I used pop dots on the chipboard letters to add dimension. I'm not exactly thrilled with the end result, but I suppose that's what I get for waiting until the last minute :(

Challenge #6 was to come up with a song that reminds you of a specific person and do a layout of that person including the song lyrics and journaling about why it reminds you of them. I have already scrapped this pic of Kristi, but it suited this challenge too well not to use it again! I had ran out of photo paper at the time, so I used cardstock to print it on. Turned out pretty good!

Challenge #7 was to make a photoless layout about any topic. This is what I came up with.

And lastly, this being the final week, challenge #8 was to create a layout with red, green, & gold being the dominant colors. Yet another waiting until the last minute here, so I'm not really liking this one either.

Now, on to more projects!! :) I got my first kit to design with from The Embellishment Studio,
so here are the things I've created using it.

ta-dah!

2007-12-10T00:12:00.000-05:00

whipped these up tonight 'cause I was just itching to scrap!!

a few cards....

2007-12-02T01:47:00.000-05:00

There was a bonus challenge at Scrapperie this week to make 4 "just because" cards out of scraps. The two blue cards and the black & pink one were made mostly out of shtuff that was laying around on my desk! The other one I got into my patterened paper scraps to make. I actually enjoy creating cards out of my scraps. If only I'd send them to people instead of letting them accumulate into a huge pile, I'd be doing so much better!

another week, another challenge!

2007-11-27T23:25:00.000-05:00

Challenge #4 at Scrapperie this week.....create a layout using 4 photos, a 4 word title, 4 embellishments, and 4 colors. I actually love these types of challenges, but this one proved a little difficult for me. I mean c'mon, only 4 embellishments?? Actually, while I was writing out my description to upload into the gallery, I realized I had one too many embellishments on my layout, so I opted to pull off the Heidi Swapp cherry bling I had on there....it was the easiest to remove! LOL And this is the end result (although I'm not totally digging this one at all!)

Scrapperie Challenge #3

2007-11-24T00:51:00.000-05:00

This week's challenge was to create a layout that had the title "This is True Beauty". Here is my take....

lost in the shuffle.

2007-11-21T12:07:00.000-05:00

This layout was on my scrapping desk forever....while I was still looking for my mojo!! I eventually finished it, but for some reason, forgot to add it to my collection here. It's another 6x12 layout....fun, fun size!!

Scrapperie Nov/Dec Challenge #2...

2007-11-20T21:14:00.000-05:00

do a monochromatic layout, and whoa!! was this ever a challenge for me!! I just don't do monochromatic! I mean, the more colors I can use on a layout the better! After I got to digging around in my stuff, and knew I had all kinds of things green, it came together. Still not something I would have done on my own, but that's the whole idea of challenges, huh?

Life is good!

2007-11-13T20:30:00.000-05:00

Ever have those days when everything goes according to plan and you just don't think things could get any better? And you have to pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming? Well, that's exactly the kind of day I've had. Got an email just a while ago that I've ended up reading like a gazillion times. It's one I haven't deleted just yet, and probably won't for a day or two, or three.....maybe even a week. Just according to how long it takes to sink in, and it may actually take a while for it to do just that, simply because it's so unexpected.....so exciting......so got me jumping up and down. No, I'm not pregnant! I made The Embellishment Studio design team!!!!! I am absolutely ecstatic and can't wait to get started!!! Oh yeah, and I made a 100% on my CPR test ;) hehe.

Lookie!!

2007-11-12T20:43:00.000-05:00

Remember that mojo I was having such a hard time finding? I think I've finally found the solution to the problem! I've done a couple of 8.5 x 11 layouts lately, and I'm really loving working with this size! I might just be back in my groove :)

once again!

2007-11-10T11:39:00.000-05:00

Somehow, for some reason, it takes participating in challenges &/or contests to get my creative juices flowing. Since I have been lacking in that department lately, I decided to sign myself up at Scrapperie to join in their Nov/Dec Challenge. The first challenge was to scrap about your Superhero. No doubt about it, my dad is my hero!

one more....

2007-11-08T13:12:00.000-05:00

whipped this one up for a challenge at Label Tulip .....photos could be no larger than 2.5" x 2.5" Thankfully, I had run across these photo booth pics not so long ago and they fit the bill perfectly. Used mostly the Label Tulip kit here.

Celebrating Family...

2007-11-03T13:16:00.000-04:00

I was inspired to try multiple photos of varying sizes and here is what I came up with. Kinda hard for me since I'm mostly a one-photo-layout kinda girl. Felt good anyway to get all those pics onto a page and be able to say they are scrapped! May have to try that again....soon!

Lost! If found, please return to rightful owner immediately!

2007-11-01T13:06:00.000-04:00

It appears I have lost my mojo!! I go sit in my little scrapbook nook for hours, and come up with zilch! I try playing with new kit stuff, different color combos....I go to my favorite sites searching for inspiration....still, nothing. So please, if you see my mojo wondering around aimlessly, point it in the right direction and send it back home to me! In the meantime, here is a measly attempt at my mojo-less recovery.

back home with layouts to share!

2007-10-18T13:52:00.000-04:00

I spent this past weekend at my favorite yearly scrapbooking retreat....Croptoberfest! Four glorious days of nothing but scrapping, snacking, and spending time with friends.....it's almost like heaven!! Of course, given that much time, you'd think I would be more productive than just 3 layouts! Actually, I done a total of 5, but 2 of those I done for a couple of friends. That's actually a good number for me! For some reason, it's so much harder for me to do pages away from home. Go figure. Anyway, here they are......

I'm so honored!!

2007-09-11T13:31:00.000-04:00

I received an email not too long ago from someone who had seen a few of my layouts on TwoPeas. She explained that she helped run a blog that focused on pet scrapbooking layouts, and asked if I would be interested in doing a guest spot with them. I was absolutely flattered!! Thanks Correna and A True Friend blog!

Mark this on your calendar!!

2007-09-10T22:38:00.000-04:00

Scrapncircle.com is preparing it’s first scrap-a-thon and auction to help raise money for a breast cancer clinic in Texas. The event will be held October 8 – 14, 2007, to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness month. We are asking our members to take pledges and donations to help for this cause. Each member will be asking the community to sponsor them based on how many scrapbook pages they complete during the week long event. Pledges start September 9, 2007, You can get your pledge sheet here .We hope you can come and join us to help a great cause. We have some great companies that have sponsored us with lots of great prizes for this crop. For more details or to sign up register at http://www.scrapncircle.com/ We hope to see you there!

2007-09-10T22:21:00.000-04:00

Make it a point to join in!! I can assure you it's going to be tons of fun, and it's for a great cause!! What more could you ask for?? So be there, or be square!! Check out all the info here.

On Cloud 9!!!

2007-09-09T12:17:00.000-04:00

Woohooooo!!!! I won the Summer Circle Challenge at Scrap-n-Circle! I am just excited beyond words! Not only will I get some great goodies to play with, I am the guest designer for September! My first ever GDT gig!!
Check me out on their blog. They really are a fun group of girls over there! Come see for yourself!

Treasured Hunt week #4

2007-09-02T18:12:00.000-04:00

This is my entry layout for week #4. Requirement was to use journaling which included "I wonder....I hope....I regret...I know...." All other elements were totally ad lib.

here it is!

2007-09-01T23:55:00.000-04:00

My final layout for the Scrap-n-Circle Summer Circle Challenge. I really had to dig deep for this last one! A 2-pager with flowers...neither of which are my strong points! Winner will be announced Wednesday, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but honestly, making it this far is reward enough! I made it into the final 3, and I couldn't be any more excited!! I've had a blast this whole challenge, and the layouts from everybody have been just amazing!

new layout...

2007-08-27T11:45:00.000-04:00

This one was a combination of two challenges put together...one was to use 5 pics, the other was to use office supplies.

Say what??

2007-08-26T00:49:00.000-04:00

I know, you probably think I'm crazy on this one. The challenge this round of the Treasured Hunt at Treasured Scrapbooking was to do a layout with the journaling coming from someone/something else's point of view. I immediately thought of my poor cell phone!

more cards to share...

2007-08-25T11:58:00.001-04:00

Oh my!!

2007-08-22T00:24:00.000-04:00

I managed to make it on through to the next round at Scrap-N-Circle!!!! Can we say ecstatic?!?!!?! There is soooo much talent going on over there! So anyway, this next challenge is to make your own handmade patterned paper and a handmade embellishment. I made the biggest mess with all the paint, but I had the most fun doing it! LOL Here's my entry for Challenge #5 :)

moving on up!

2007-08-18T19:26:00.001-04:00

I'm stoked!!! I made it to the next round in both the Treasured Hunt and the Summer Circle Challenge! These are my layouts submitted for the next round in each contest. The competition is getting tight! Awesome layouts being posted everywhere! Keeping my fingers crossed, again!

Trying something new.....

2007-08-13T12:01:00.000-04:00

This is my first 6x12 layout, but I can assure you it won't be my last!! I loved doing this size! I also loved my first kit from Label Tulip ,which is where most of the goodies on this little layout came from.

Oldies but Goodies

2007-08-11T18:30:00.001-04:00

These are all older layouts, but still worthy of being posted :)

Another challenge layout!

2007-08-09T10:47:00.000-04:00

I was chosen as one of the 31 finalists moving on in the Treasured Hunt at Treasured Scrapbooking. Yippee!! The first challenge revolved around "one"..... create a ONE page LO, using only ONE photo & a ONE word title, pp from only ONE manufacturer, the word "one" or the number "1" be must on the layout, & use only ONE technique of sewing, inking, doodling, or sanding. Here is what I came up with. Thankfully, this one came together pretty quick. Keeping my fingers crossed to go on to the next round!! :)

Challenge #3 was a doozy!

2007-08-06T22:57:00.000-04:00

Woohoo!! I made it to the next round in the Summer Circle Challenge at Scrap-n-Circle! This week's challenge took me waaaaay outta my box. You had to create a shaped layout, anything other than square or rectangle; you could only use one photo; you had to use lots of words, other than journaling; you had to use office supplies on your layout. Actually, I had a lot of fun doing this one! Keeping my fingers crossed for the next round!

new one from last night....

2007-08-02T11:11:00.000-04:00

I was just dying to scrap last night, so I stayed up way past midnight playing around creating this one. I got inspiration from the August sketch challenge at Treasured Scrapbooking. Not a favorite, but that's what happens sometimes...

more cards......

2007-08-01T20:54:00.000-04:00

these were inspired by Becky Fleck's cardmaps @ pagemaps.com

A few of my faves.....

2007-08-01T13:09:00.000-04:00

Most recent creations

2007-07-31T21:47:00.001-04:00

This is my Week #2 Summer Circle Challenge entry at Scrap-n-Circle. The requirement this week was to take inspiration from pics of 2 towels that were posted, and also to alter buttons in some way. I altered my buttons by applying American Crafts rub-ons over them. The photo, the colors, and the wavy-like design were pulled from the inspiration pieces.

2007-07-31T21:33:00.000-04:00

This is a layout I created for the Scrap-n-Circle Summer Circle Challenge. Week #1 challenge requirements was to do a 2 page layout with at least 3 patterned papers, circles of any size somewhere on layout, at least 4 photos, and at least 2 embellishments. I hadn't done a 2 page layout in FOR-EV-ER! I just love the way challenges push you out of your normal comfort zone :)

2007-07-31T21:18:00.000-04:00

This is a card I created as an entry for a guest designer call at Treasured Scrapbooking. Requirements were to use at least one flower, one heart, and the word "treasure" on a card. I thought the scripture worked perfect with the theme. On the large green Heidi Swapp flower, I used my Rhonna Farrer flourish and swirl stamps with Staz-On ink to dress it up a little, and also used a script stamp on the HS ghost heart. I was able to make my own journal block using an Art Warehouse rub-on bracket, then drawing the remaining lines with a ruler and markers. The scripture is my own handwriting.

In the beginning...

2007-07-31T20:52:00.000-04:00

Some days the creative juices flow, and some days they don't. These past couple of weeks they've been pouring!! Well ok, it's the various challenges I'm doing, but nonetheless, I've gotten quite a bit done! Anyway, I wanted a place to be able to keep up with layouts, cards, and alterables I've completed. So here it is.....My Scrappy Life! :)