Uniquely Me, Imperfections and All

Organize Craft Room v. Making a Card

2012-01-27T09:24:00.001-06:00

What do you think won in this battle? I found this little owl and then remembered this sketch from Card Patterns and the challenge from my friend Stacy! It also fits Simon Says Stamp anything goes. How could I resist?

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday

2012-01-24T09:11:00.000-06:00

I quickly made this card for The Paper Variety's fan fold embellishments. I used a sketch from one of my friend Stacy's challenges.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

I love you Always

2012-01-23T08:00:00.057-06:00

Today, I’m sharing a Valentine’s Day card that I made for my husband using a double box flower! I’ll show you how to make one, too! They are so fun and easy to make. I made it for my guest design post at Crafter's Companion. The elephant is from the Humphrey's collection. She is a birthday girl, but I've used her for Christmas and Valentine's already! :-)

First, make 4 same-sized scallops:

Second, crumple the scallops:

Third, fold the scallops in half:

Add the glue a little off center!

Glue together in a box fashion. You are finished!

You can stack them! Here, I've stacked two flowers with a big eyelet!

Love

2012-01-13T17:17:00.002-06:00

I made this layout of all of the Massman boys and their wives! We had these fun photos taken when we had some group family photos taken in November. I made it using Sketchy Thursday's LAST sketch. Boo hoo! I love their sketches! Anyway, I finished it this evening just in time to enter into The Paper Variety's challenge to use black/white and a kiss of color. The sketch and prompt seemed to go perfectly with the photos!!!! Don't you agree?

Thanks for visiting!

Justin - Senior 2011

2012-01-12T17:47:00.006-06:00

Here's a two-page layout that has been sitting on my "work in progress" shelf for a long time. I used a lot of CTMH products on it! These are some of our nephew Justin's senior photos. I added the dragonflies in memory of his little brother who died last year. I'm going to enter it in Simon Says....SPOTS &/or STRIPES challenge as well as my friend Stacy's challenge. You can see spots all over if you look carefully!

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

I have the Winner of the Shabby Apple Necklace Giveaway

2012-01-10T10:26:00.004-06:00

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-10 16:20:57 UTC

Valentine's Card

2012-01-09T09:33:00.000-06:00

Here's a little Valentine card I made for Crafter's Companion challenge this month--which is Anything Goes! I love those kinds of challenges! I used the darling little Humphrey's elephant stamp. I am guest designer over there this month, too! So, I will be making a project with a tutorial toward the end of the month! Don't ask me what I'm going to make because I haven't decided yet! lol I'm also entering the card in Simon Says Stamp challenge Red Letter Day--there isn't a better red letter day than Valentine's in my opinion!

Thanks for visiting!

I'll be announcing the winner of the Shabby Apple necklace tomorrow!!! So, there is still time to enter!

Christmas at Grammie and Poppy's

2012-01-01T11:37:00.001-06:00

I made this using the sketch at Frosted Designs: Sketch Along Tuesdays Sketch #31. We spent Christmas at my mom and dad's house this year! I wanted to capture some of the decorations in a layout. The little snowman quilt was made by my sister, and the polar bear hanging on it was made by my mom. There is nothing better than being home for Christmas!

Don't forget to enter my Shabby Apple necklace giveaway here!

Thanks for visiting!

My Son is in his Senior Year

2011-12-31T09:34:00.000-06:00

I made this for the Frosted Designs' Fabulous Friday Challenge - Something New! Everything with the exception of the brad on the Congrats tag is the new Chap line from American Crafts! I love it!

Don't forget to enter my Shabby Apple necklace giveaway here!

Thanks for visiting!

Giveaway - Shabby Apple Necklace

2011-12-30T11:10:00.003-06:00

UPDATED: 12/31/11 If you enter this contest using Anonymous and don't leave your name, I can't enter you in the challenge. Please just use at least first name and last initial so I have a person to enter. Thanks! I hate to not give everyone a fair shot at this!

I'm so excited. I get to give away a beautiful, vintage style necklace from Shabby Apple. Here are just a few of their fun necklaces:

Bronze Organza Necklace $75.00
Livia Pearl Necklace $39.00

Spring Bloom Necklace $72.50

THIS IS THE NECKLACE I CHOSE TO GIVE AWAY:

Lost in Wonderland $52.00

1. To win this great necklace, “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook, then leave me a comment saying you did so. Please leave your name and email address in your comment (you can format it like this name AT provider DOT com if you want). https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791

2. If you missed my post showing the gorgeous woman's vintage dress I won from Shabby Apple earlier for my niece, please check it out here and leave my niece some love! The dress is called Ski Bop--which is so darn cute, too!

3. I would love it if you would share this giveaway with your readers.

4. Please note that there are no exchanges for the winning piece. Also, this is for U.S. readers only. (sorry)

5. If you don't win, never fear. You can use this special code "uniquelyme10off " for a 10% off coupon. It will expire in 30 days. Just enter "uniquelyme10off " at checkout. Please click through my link at the top, right of my blog to shop! I'm their newest affiliate. Or, you can just click here: Shabby Apple.

I will leave this giveaway open until Monday, January 9, 2012. I will make a new post, and you will need to check back here to see if you won!

NOTE: This giveaway is sponsored by Shabby Apple. The prize will be shipped directly from them. I was not paid for any of the opinions or to host the giveaway. I won a dress earlier on another blog, and Shabby Apple offered for me to host a giveaway on my blog. Any opinion given is my own. I would never recommend something that I didn't personally love.

Family- Word of the Year

2011-12-29T14:49:00.000-06:00

I made this layout for Scrapfit's Workout #57 Word of the Year. I chose "Family" and fortunately this also qualifies for Simon Says Stamp's anything goes challenge! I love those. I used some new things my hubby got me for Christmas--the spellbinders label die, the Tim Holtz leaves dies and the Tim Holtz wood-grain embossing folder!

Thanks for visiting! I'm going to be doing a lot more scrapbooking soon. I think I have my mojo back!!!!

Crafter's Companion Sparkle Challenge

2011-12-29T14:48:00.003-06:00

This is for the Crafter's Companion sparkle challenge.

This is one my sister made:

Shabby Apple Dress

2011-12-29T13:36:00.001-06:00

This is my beautiful niece with a GORGEOUS dress from Shabby Apple that I was so excited to win on We Were Damsel's blog for her! My niece is so pretty-and this was after she had worked all day at a busy place! It is even prettier in person! It is so nicely made, too! It looks a little shimmery in person and is lined with a nice silky feeling fabric! I never wanted to win something so badly as this dress for my niece. It came at the perfect time with all of the holiday festivities! This is really a classy dress at a very great price! I highly recommend the dress for quality and looks!

Thanks for visiting! I'll be back later with a layout!!!!

NOTICE: I won the dress but was not asked to do a review. The opinions are my own. I would never recommend something that I would not love myself!!!!

The Massman Side of the Family

2011-12-28T09:02:00.000-06:00

We had family photos taken this year on the Massman side of the family! This is the first scrapping I've done in a long time. So, excuse the wonky photo! It is straight in real life! I made it for my friend Stacy's challenge. If you have never done one of Stacy's challenges, you should give it a try. The odds are good that you would win one of her wonderful prizes! I made another layout that I will post later.

thanks for visiting!

Massman Grandkids

2011-12-20T17:58:00.000-06:00

Do you Ever Picture Something in Your Mind? And, then you make the layout, and it is NOTHING like you imagined yet you have no idea how to get it there. Well, considering I haven't really scrapped at all this month, I'm just going to run with it! I used Sketchy Thursday's sketch for this week as well as a challenge at Scrapfit to use small photos! At least I did those two things anyway!

Hope you are having a wonderful week and aren't stressing over the holidays!

Thanks for visiting!

Cookie Baking!

2011-12-17T23:53:00.000-06:00

Had fun baking cookies with Mitch and his sweet friend!

Book Page Ornament

2011-12-14T10:00:00.000-06:00

Here's a cute ornament made from book pages (when the book has fallen apart beyond repair)! I made it at the library! I thought it turned out cute! I made it for The Paper Variety's Anything Goes challenge as well as the Tuesday Trigger from Moxie Fab World--I used the colors in the prompt as well as the feathery look the book circles made for it!!!

I haven't been crafting much lately-mainly making hand-made ornaments! I'd love to do some scrapbooking soon, but I spend so much time doing them that I just haven't had the chance! Too busy I guess! :-)

Well, thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Isn't this one cute?

2011-12-09T21:41:00.000-06:00

http://massmans.etsy.com

I wish I could say I made them, but aren't they pretty?

2011-12-08T20:24:00.000-06:00

Isn't this a pretty set of embellies? Well, if you think so, go here: http://parttimepretties.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway.html and tell her Kelly Massman sent you! We both have a chance of winning if you do!!!
Thanks and have a a great day!

Quick, Cute Christmas ornaments

2011-12-03T14:43:00.000-06:00

I made these little ornaments for The Paper Variety's challenge to show them your ornaments and for my friend Stacy's challenge! The tree has some Ranger distress ink on it, but I thought they looked cute plain, too!

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OMgoodness! Molten Lava Cake in Your Grocery Freezer!!?

2011-12-03T12:33:00.000-06:00

I'm a BzzAgent and was so lucky to get selected to try some Private Selection items. I love Private Selection anyway. It is a FANTASTIC quality store brand. I have tried the Molten Lava Cake so far. It is fantastic! Just like you'd get at a restaurant at about 1/3 to 1/4 of the price. Of course, it is even better with vanilla ice cream!

Bottom line: if you have this brand in your local grocery store and have a craving for a very decadent chocolate dessert at a great price, try it! You'll love it!!!!

I was provided with coupons to try Private Selection products to help facilitate a review. The opinions are my own. I would never recommend something I personally don't enjoy!!!

Shabby Bicycle

2011-12-02T09:28:00.001-06:00

Here is a shabby bicycle card that I made for Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes! I "taught" this card to my stamp club as it was my month. The patterned paper is sparkly and is from SEI. I cut the flowers from my sizzix, using an old pair of jeans from my husband and some felt. I sprayed the felt with some Mr. Huey Mist to match the card better. The stamp is CTMH, and I colored it with my water color pencils.

Thanks for visiting! I really appreciate it!

Christmas Tree Ornaments are Here!

2011-11-27T03:13:00.000-06:00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/massmans?section_id=10769428

Technically Inclined Me

2011-11-20T14:48:00.000-06:00

I made this layout for Scrapfit's Workout #56 - Technically Inclined. It is me with the technological thing that helps me do what I love most--Scrapbooking! And, I'm using it while I'm doing the 2nd thing I love most--travelling!

I hope you have a great weekend!

Thanks for visiting! I really appreciate it!

Christmas Trees Galore

2011-11-20T09:06:00.000-06:00

My husband has been busy making Christmas trees on the lathe! Look for some soon in his Etsy shop! They make a great teacher or friend gift. They look great on your tree, too!

Review of KROGER'S THE TRULY AWESOME™ HOMESTYLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

2011-11-19T22:55:00.001-06:00

I am fortunate to have been part of the KROGER'S THE TRULY AWESOME™ HOMESTYLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES BZZCAMPAIGN as a BzzAgent. I was pretty skeptical at first when I read the word "homestyle" in the title of the cookies. I have to tell you, though, after I tried it, I was really surprised. It wasn't the chewy variety of homestyle cookies, but the taste was wonderful, and I, personally, like crispy cookies! I would definitely buy these cookies. Because they are a store brand, they are cheaper than the nationally known brands, but they are much tastier in my opinion. If you have this brand in your store, I can honestly recommend them when you don't have time to bake!

Disclaimer: I wrote this review as a BzzAgent. I received free samples in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are mine. I would never recommend an item that I personally do not like!

First Day of School - Senior Year

2011-11-16T09:32:00.000-06:00

I used a sketch from Artful Delight to create this layout of Mitch leaving the house on his first day of Senior year. Yes, my baby is not only driving himself to school but to senior year! I don't see how that is possible, but that is a story for another day!

Basket Making

2011-11-14T09:31:00.002-06:00

I am on the left.

So, I spent the day Sunday making a basket with my twin sister, my mother in law, 2 sisters-in-laws, a niece, an aunt and uncle, and several other people. The teachers are such a lovely couple. They have a log cabin on their beautiful place, and they teach the classes there. Joe also makes gorgeous carvings and also turns on the lathe (Steve and he compare notes from time to time.) Alice also turns pottery. They are so creative and so nice. Anyway, this year we made a 2 pie basket. Since I've been married to Steve, I have made 8 baskets. I think this one is my very favorite! My colored weavers are dyed from walnut and swamp oak trees. I wanted to go with natural colors this year! This may be the last year that this couple teaches. I'm so fortunate to have been able to do so many baskets with them!

Thanks for visiting!

Merry Christmas - Crafter's Companion Style

2011-11-14T06:00:00.011-06:00

I made this little card using Card Patterns Sketch 141 with a Humphrey's Corner Collection - Birthday Girl stamp from Crafter's Companion. I decided to use her in this Christmas card. It fits, too! I colored her with some of the Copics my friend Stacy sent me as well as some CTMH watercolor pencils. I used the CTMH Art Philosopy Cricut Cartridge which I embossed as well as a Jolee's star and some red Colorbok decorations my friend Lural gave me! I am "teaching" her some things about card making, and she so kindly brought me some embellishments to return the favor. I think I have her addicted to card making now!!!!

Anyway, I am entering the card in Crafter's Companion challenge as well as Simon Says Stamp challenge and Frosted Designs: Fabulous Friday Embossing Challenge.

Thanks for visiting! If you leave me a message, I'll know you stopped by (I'll come see you, too!)!

Simon Says........ Photo Inspiration, (Poppy Field)

Happy Halloween - 2011

2011-11-13T06:00:00.003-06:00

I made this layout using this week's Sketchy Thursdays sketch! The papers are My Mind's Eye. Mitch went trick-or-treating with some Speech and Debate friends. He said he gave his loot to one of the team member's younger brother! That was nice of him! I'm glad he didn't bring candy home! I would have probably eaten it!

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New Teleidoscope at my Hubby's Etsy Shop

2011-11-12T17:16:00.001-06:00

I just had to share this awesome teleidoscope and really cool stand that my husband just posted on Etsy today! He posted one earlier in green and red, and it sold within hours! Yay These make a really good Christmas present for someone who has "everything." It is especially popular with men who have engineering brains but is popular with everyone of all ages!!!!! Check it out!

Thanks for looking!

Family -- at Disney in 2008

2011-11-12T10:03:00.000-06:00

I cannot take credit for the design of this fun Family layout which I made for this week's The Paper Variety challenge! I started it at Archiver's (their design) and finished it this morning. I thought it would be fun to put those teeny, tiny photos that the photo print company sends along with your prints into the filmstrip! I'm glad I had the motivation to finish this up!!! Now, I have more room on my "in progress" shelf!!!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you are having a great weekend!

You can get this stamp set for $5 with a $25 stamp purchase from CTMH!

2011-11-12T06:46:00.000-06:00

WHEN YOU PLACE A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25 IN MY ACRYLIX® STAMP sets* between November 1–30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings of $12.95. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Email me today (kmassmanATgmailDOTcom) if you are interested, and I can send you an invitation to shop online!

My Friend Stacy's Challenges

2011-11-11T07:45:00.000-06:00

I haven't done much crafting this week! Too busy! But, I always try to play my friend Stacy's challenges! She's so nice! I noticed that there aren't very many entries this time, so you have a really good chance of winning a GREAT prize! Check it out!

http://sketchesforyou.ning.com/group/stacyhwscardsmorecards/forum/topics/stacy-h-w-s-november-1st-card-challenge
http://sketchesforyou.ning.com/group/stacyhwsweeklystashchallenge/forum/topics/stacy-h-w-s-november-1st-stash-challenge

Early Thanksgiving

2011-11-07T07:31:00.005-06:00

We had our first Thanksgiving celebration this weekend at Steve's Aunt Monica's house. Mitch had to work, but we had fun and had good food anyway! We had family photos taken by a professional photographer this weekend, too. Then, Steve's Aunt Theresa took some snapshots at Monica's. I've never had my photo taken so many times in one day!

I took the one of Mitch at the Governor's Gardens before the professional got there!

I'm hoping to get to the craft table later this week!

Have a great week!

2nd half of Frenchie's Small Headed Beginnings

2011-11-05T21:24:00.001-05:00

Here's the 2nd half of the layout that I posted earlier! I used the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to make the letters and the spiral for the flower! I distressed both with Ranger's distress inks. I also used a CTMH stamp. Steve picked some dried sedum from our yard to serve as Frenchie's hair!

Thanks for visiting!!!!! Hope you are having a great weekend!

Frenchie and her Small Headed Beginnings

2011-11-04T22:09:00.001-05:00

I made this for the Simon Says Stamp Button challenge and for the Smile challenge at The Paper Variety. Why should you smile at this, you say? Well, look at the bottom left photo. Mitch thought it would be hilarious to make a tiny, little head for Frenchie. The last photo shows him making it the correct size. I love the buttons and the snowflake image from CTMH and that paper from DCWV. The background has hints of text and lots of glitter--just perfect for these photos!!!! There will be a page 2 of this layout which I may share later...

Thanks for visiting!

Christmas tag

2011-11-02T06:00:00.003-05:00

I created these tags for my stamp club for our December trade. We decided to do tags this year instead of cards. I was prompted to get them going today by a Hero Arts challenge as well as the Scrapfit #55 challenge to make a Christmas tag or card as well as Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #35 Christmas Theme. I was rather pleased with how these came out. On the back, I have a fun Fiskars stamp that has a " to: and from: " box in a cool shape. Naturally, when I went to photograph these, I forgot to take a photo of the back. I ran some Ranger distress ink along the edges of the cool tag I found on a fun Cricut cartridge I have. I also pop-dotted the small tree and stippled some darker ink over the stamping on it to make it stand out from the other tree. It is amazing how much time making 12 tags took me. I don't even want to admit how long it took!

On a side note: I had to end up taking a high dose (for me) of prednisone along with an antibiotic for my leg surgery--I had what was probably an infection and excess inflammation. They seem to be doing the trick, but I'm praying that I don't gain weight with the prednisone like I usually do! I'm already as big as I've ever been. I'm going to try to keep hitting the gym as much as possible to help prevent it!

Thanks for visiting!

P.S. Check out this link: http://www.imaginisceblog.com/2011/11/one-door-closes-as-another-opens.html

Coronado--San Diego Trip

2011-11-01T06:50:00.002-05:00

I decided to do another entry for the Simon Says Anything Goes Challenge. They want a lot of entries, so I don't mind sharing! I used mostly Webster's Pages, but I also added a darling crochet flower which was so kindly given to me by Tracey. You should check out her blog if you have a chance. She does the most fantastic scrapbook layouts. I also used a CTMH stamp set.

Thanks for visiting!

Old Point Loma Light

2011-10-28T16:28:00.002-05:00

Point Loma in the San Diego, California, area is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. And, we've seen a lot of places during our travels throughout the United States over the years! I literally had tears in my eyes when we drove along the road that parallels the ocean at Point Loma. I was happy to do this layout which I am entering in Simon Says ,,,,, Anything Goes :-)!!

Thanks so much for visiting! I'd love it if you stopped to say "hello" in the comments!!!

P.S. The gorgeous lighthouse stamp is Close to My Heart, which I sell. Please let me know if you have any questions about putting your hands on this or any of the other wonderful stamps in the latest catalog!

P.P.S The rose ribbon came from here! I won some blog candy from her and also bought some of her cute embellishments. I can't remember whether I won this one or bought it, but either way it is gorgeous! Thanks!

Christmas 2010 - Stuart and Leo, Teresa Collins Style

2011-10-23T06:00:00.011-05:00

I love watching children play, and there is no better time to do it than when they are opening Christmas presents! I snapped these photos of my nephews at our house at Christmas last year. I thought Teresa Collins' paper worked well for this layout even though it is so formal and vintage. Did you notice that Leo is laying on a Radio Flyer box? How much more vintage than that can you get? Anyway, I made the layout for a Page Maps challenge that I would really love to win! They have a whole bunch of Mr. Huey Mists that they are giving away along with a whole bunch of other goodies!!!

I'm back to scrapping at my regular pace now!! Yay!

Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it!

2010 Halloween - ESL Students

2011-10-22T09:32:00.000-05:00

So, I made this layout of some of my ESL students. They had been trick-or-treating at my neighbor's house. They had so much fun! I made the spiders that are covering their faces at the same friend's house last night! They were so easy to make and so much fun! I'll give some to my nephews and will probably wear some while handing out treats this year! Some are rings, and some have fairly flat backs, so I can even use them on my scrapbook pages or cards! Yay! Anyway, I made this for The Paper Variety's challenge this week!

Thanks for visiting! It makes my day! If you have time, leave me a comment so I know you were here! I haven't been visiting as many people lately since I've been on a little hiatus with my health and being really busy! I got a good report yesterday on my legs! I was worried about one, but they said that the symptoms were normal and should go away! I'll try to stop by soon if you leave me a comment!

The Old Point Loma Light

2011-10-20T15:09:00.000-05:00

Here's a layout I did today using mostly Webster's Pages. I made it for Scrapfit'sWorkout #53 'The Journaling Goes Round & Round'. I did my journaling around the two photos! I cut the letters with my Cricut, added a few Martha Stewart butterflies, part of a ZVA crystals, and some Tattered Angels mist as well as my favorite Fiskar's border punch!

I hope this gets me back into crafting a bit more!!! I certainly have the photos!

Thanks for visiting! It makes my day!

Updates

2011-10-20T07:39:00.003-05:00

10/20 UPDATE on Haylee's Treasure: Steve is going to be making 18 scopes! That's a lot of backers to reward!!!! I can't wait until we get a copy of this book!!!!

P.S. My surgery went really well on my left leg, but my right leg is very bruised and seems to have something not quite right going on. I'm going to the office on Friday for an ultrasound. Hopefully, it is ok... I'm also hoping to craft today!

Haylee's Treasure is Saved!

2011-10-11T21:46:00.002-05:00

I'm so happy that with less than 15 minutes to spare, Haylee's Treasure is saved and will be published! Steve will be making around 8 kaleidoscopes to be given to some of the backers! I can't wait to see this book in print!!!! :-) Yay!

I'm having surgery tomorrow and possibly again on Friday! It is supposed to be pretty routine with rare complications! Wish me luck! Hopefully, next week I'll be crafting again!!!!

Owl card

2011-10-08T11:13:00.000-05:00

Now, isn't this a fun way to use a border? I didn't think of it on my own. A lady from my stamp club had us use this technique Thursday night! All you do is take a 3 inch square and punch each side in the center. Easy to do, easy to mail!!! I am entering it in The Paper Variety's challenge to include a forest friend and Simon Say's Stamp's use sparkle & bling challenge because I added Stickles to it!

Thanks for visiting!!! Have a great day!

Oh, where, oh where did my mojo go?

2011-10-05T18:13:00.000-05:00

Oh, where, oh where, did it go? I did this card using a S.W.A.L.K. Old Friend stamp for my friend Stacy's challenge and for the Crafter's Companion October friendship challenge. Last month, I won a great prize with a random draw on a really cute card I made. I'm just out of my mojo right now! I'm hoping to get it back soon! I haven't done anything crafty since 9/28!

Thanks for visiting. I'm hoping to get my mojo back soon!

Is this too fun for Halloween lovers, or what???

2011-09-30T16:11:00.000-05:00

Halloween Ball Point Pen - Laser Cut "blank" and Hand Turned by Steve Massman

I haven't felt very craft this week. I've been a little under the weather. So, I thought I'd share this cool Halloween pen that my husband made and has up for sale on his Etsy shop!

Hero Arts Fox - Thinking of You

2011-09-28T15:11:00.001-05:00

I've obviously flipped the sketch on this little Thinking of You card! I paper-pieced this darling Hero Arts sleeping fox card from a Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! and am also entering it in Simon Says Stamp, Anything Goes Challenge. I don't do a lot of paper-piecing because I find that it is difficult to use a crafting knife to remove the unwanted paper, but I thought this little fox deserved the extra attention!

Thanks for visiting. I don't have much crafting mojo, but I at least did this card! :-)

Kraft, Pink and White - Day 3 of Artful Delight's Birthday Celebration!

2011-09-25T11:37:00.000-05:00

Well, it is Day 3 of Artful Delight's Birthday Celebration! For this challenge, you were to make a project with Kraft, Pink and White! So, I whipped up a quick little butterfly card. I left the inside blank so I could use it for a birthday card or a thank you card! It could also be a "cheer you up" card!

I had fun making projects for the birthday celebration!!

Thanks for visiting!

Steve's Work May be Featured in Haylee's Treasure -- but only if the author can raise the money to publish it

2011-09-24T23:32:00.006-05:00

How many of you would like to be a part of history???? Well, the history of the making of a book anyway... A very sweet lady contacted my husband, Steve, a while back about the idea of featuring one of his kaleidoscopes in a book she wrote about a girl who goes to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan to visit her grandparents. There she finds all kinds of interesting things/treasures, including a kaleidoscope! Anyway, this nice lady has run into some funding issues. She needs to raise $5,100 in a hurry in order to have her wonderful book published! I know it is wonderful because I had the opportunity to read it in a draft form!! I sure hope it gets published. If you donate $75, you will help her and also receive one of Steve's mini kaleidoscopes! They are so much fun!!! She will take donations in smaller amounts, of course, even $1!

Thanks!

Go here to find out more!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/929957026/haylees-treasure-and-history-cpr?ref=live

And now, a Card (My third post of the day) I think it is a record!

2011-09-24T13:12:00.005-05:00

UPDATE: 9/30/2011 This card was selected to be showcased on Create (Northridge Publishing) blog!

I made this Fall card using a prompt at Artful Delight to celebrate Leanne's birthday! My tic-tac-toe winning combination was from top left to bottom right diagonally. I also used three Fiskars border punches on it! The button is from Studio Calico! I thought it turned out really pretty for how simple it is! I'm also entering this for Really Reasonable Ribbon's autumn challenge--it has a little twine on it!!! :-)

Thanks for visiting!!!!! I really appreciate it!

Check out my earlier posts from today:

http://kmassman-scrapbooks-cards.blogspot.com/2011/09/1997-halloween.html

http://kmassman-scrapbooks-cards.blogspot.com/2011/09/our-home-in-blizzard-of-2006.html

1997 Halloween

2011-09-24T13:05:00.001-05:00

I made this Fall layout using a sketch at Artful Delight to celebrate Leanne's birthday! I also used a book page which I sprayed with Mr. Huey Mist and some Webbing to meet a challenge over at Sweet Peach Crop Shop! I did quite a bit of tearing and distressing and embossed the photo mat on this to give it a little texture! My little sweetheart was 3 when he went trick-or-treating as Elmo in 1997. It's hard to believe he is a senior in high school this year!!! Most of this is My Mind's Eye except for the fussy cut leaves which are CTMH. By the way, did you notice the Fiskars leaf border punch at the bottom of the black paper? I helped name it "Falling for You." :-)

Thanks for visiting. I'm posting a couple of things today!

Our Home - in the Blizzard of 2006

2011-09-24T06:00:00.002-05:00

I made this layout for The Paper Variety's challenge to include the word "home", a embellishment, or a house theme on your paper project.using Sketchy Thursday's latest sketch! I found these photos of our home in a big snow back in 2006 when I was looking through old Christmas cards recently. I thought it was fun that the perfect sketch and challenge came up right after I found them!

Thanks for visiting!

10 Reasons that Mitchell Makes me Happy

2011-09-23T06:00:00.009-05:00

I made this layout using numbers for Scrapbook Circle's and Sweet Peach Crop Shop's number challenges using a sketch I found at My Scraps and More! It is now hanging on my refrigerator to let my teenager know that I do love him and see the good things about him even though I have "rules" and seem to get on his case from time to time! I have quite the hodge podge of manufacturer's on this page including American Crafts, Autumn Leaves, Basic Grey, Collage Press, Kaiser, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon and more!

Thanks for visiting! It makes my day! Hope you are having a great day!

Fall Card - Crafter's Companion

2011-09-22T19:41:00.004-05:00

Isn't Popcorn the Bear, from Crafter's Companion so cute? I just love him to pieces! Here is a fall card for their September challenge! I am also entering it at Ribbon Carousel Challenge which is new to me for their RCC 21 Fabric of Our Lives with Linda challenge!!! I fussy cut the leaves from a CTMH stamp! I also added a little glitter around the Sizzix cloud that I made out of pocket material from an old pair of jeans! I have also added some liquid glue to the apple and pop dotted Popcorn! I thought it turned out really cute! Did you?

Thanks for visiting! Please leave me a comment if you have some time! I'll try to visit you if I haven't already visited you today!! :-)

Elephant with Banners

2011-09-22T09:29:00.000-05:00

I haven't been very crafty since last week! This is the extent to which my craftiness led me this week so far. I am planning on doing some scrapbooking today!!! I made a tag on a black base card for a couple of challenges: Simon Says ,,,,, Dies to Die For challenge. The die I used is the Sizzix tag. I also was inspired by Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger: Delightfully Random! I used red and blue and the banners! I also entered my friend Stacy's challenge to use a tag!

Thanks for stopping by! It makes my day!

My Sister, My Friend

2011-09-15T13:28:00.001-05:00

Here is my twin sister in various moods at the Heard Museum in Phoenix earlier this summer. I was really excited this morning when I found this sketch by Sketchy Thursdays and the combined "friend" challenge at Scrapfit!!!! I'm crossing my fingers that I'll get lucky this week! I play these two challenges all of the time and haven't won a prize on either challenge--now, mind you, I have been very lucky all over blog-land winning prizes, and I am not complaining! I just love the prizes being offered this time! :-) My friend Stacy wanted tickets on a layout, too. They represent "ticket to fun" to me. I've won many of Stacy's challenges, so I play for fun (though I still win a lot) there and hope more of you will play along so she can send prizes out to as many different people as possible!!! She's such a gracious and friendly host! I did a little spritzing on the layout which is hard to see in the photo but looks pretty good in person! I'd been hoarding the multi-colored clouds for a while as the company who makes them is no longer in business to my understanding.

Thanks so much for visiting! I won't be posting much in the next few days!!!!

Steve and Kelly's Favorites at the San Diego Zoo

2011-09-13T10:00:00.004-05:00

Steve loves polar bears, and I love koala bears! Actually, I love polar bears, too! But, I chose these photos because they were some of our favorites at the San Diego Zoo. I meant to place the photos a little more to the left, but I had already peeled the paper and photos off for another issue... I made the flower with several layers of Sizzix flowers which I then crimped and inked with some turquoise to go along with the paper and butterflies. The layout is not wonky in real life either... I made this using Frosted Designs lovely sketch! I'm in a hurry today because for the first time in his life, my hubby locked his keys in the car, and I am going to take them to him and have lunch with him also! So, yay for that!

Reposting my Handmade Skewer Book for Craft Buds!

2011-09-13T05:44:00.000-05:00

If you think you have seen this book recently, you have! I am reposting it because Craft Buds "in honor of Craft Book Month, [is] hosting a linky party all month long to celebrate. From September 1st through 30th, you may link up one of your favorite craft book projects [] for a chance to win some fabric, books, patterns and more." Mine was made from Handmade Decorative Books!

Thanks for visiting! Sorry for the repeat--it is just in the rules for Craft Buds! :-)

A Walk in Phoenix

2011-09-12T15:29:00.001-05:00

My twin sister and I had so much fun in Phoenix that I went a little wild in printing photos! Here are a couple of photos of us on our walk around downtown Phoenix--it was really near our hotel, in fact! I used Sketch Inspiration's Sketch #237 to make this layout for The Paper Variety's My Favorite Embellishment challenge! I think you can tell that I chose buttons! I think there are 20 buttons on this one! I don't know if buttons are my favorite because I hate to leave the other embellishments out...but I do use them a lot and love them!!!!

Thanks for visiting! I hope you have a great week!

If you are anywhere near St. Charles, Missouri, this weekend, come out and see us at MOSAICS--(Missouri Festival For the Arts)! I understand there will be over 100 juried artists there!!!

Heard Museum - Phoenix

2011-09-11T13:00:00.002-05:00

I decided to do the monochromatic challenge at The Paper Variety. Since I was keeping it simple, I thought "what the heck, just go with as many photos as you can." So, even though this is as simple as it gets, I got 7 photos scrapped! Yay! And, I chose my favorite color: green!

Thanks for visiting!

P.S. Did you know Vicky from www.clips-n-cuts.com is having a $25 giveaway? Just click here and find out!

The Cat in the Hat -- Getting a Little Wild with my Papers

2011-09-10T09:28:00.003-05:00

I was a little out of my comfort zone in working with such wild papers, but they fit The Paper Variety's challenge to use a favorite photo! I'm also entering it in a sketch challenge from my friend Stacy! The photo is one of my favorite pictures of the school year--not because the photo is so good but because of what it represents. Mitch and his friend Adam were getting ready to perform their interpretation of The Cat in the Hat in front of the WHOLE school!!!!! It is pretty much the only photo I got of the performance. And, you know, I didn't get a video of it either! They worked so hard all year and even made it to Nationals with the piece. I picked this wild and crazy paper because of the sheer amount of energy and action these guys put into their performance. They. never. skipped. a. beat! They had to change voices and actions constantly! I was really proud of the effort, and it was hilarious! Plus, The Cat in the Hat is pretty wild anyway if you think about it--so the paper fits there, too! It is rare for the Speech and Debate team to be showcased in front of the school! Word was definitely out around school at how great the performance was, and one of Mitch's teachers made sure this made it to a school assembly!! Yay! I hope they find as good of a piece this year and win at Nationals!!!!

A Funky Little Card

2011-09-10T09:27:00.001-05:00

I made this funky little card with an MFT stamp for The Paper Variety's challenge to use a stamp! That was also my friend Stacy's challenge this time.. . The pp is Basic Grey. I wish I had time to relax like the little bunny!

Thanks for visiting!

Hiking - a Different Look

2011-09-09T07:20:00.001-05:00

The Paper Variety is having a celebration! They are having all sorts of challenges. For this one, you were to make a layout using your favorite manufacturer! I have about 20 favorites, but I chose to use this darling collection from Bella Blvd. This is Steve's younger brother and family on a hike!

Thanks for visiting! I hope you have a sunny day!

This weekend we are doing a show with my husband's work. He is demoing turning on a lathe, too! People love to watch it, and he loves sharing!!!!

Hiking!

2011-09-07T06:00:00.012-05:00

Here is a quick layout of my nephews (Steve's youngest brother's kids). They were hiking with their parents. The monthly sketch over at Artful Deligh seemed to go along with the photos. I used a crimper on the leaves and then inked them with Tim Holtz distress ink.

Have a great day! Thanks for visiting!

Sisters at the Heard Museum

2011-09-06T06:00:00.015-05:00

I made this for My Scraps and More sketch challenge!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you are having a great week!

Phoenix Airport

2011-09-05T17:33:00.002-05:00

My sister and I had some time to kill at the airport when our trip to Phoenix was over so we decided to head up to the rooftop of the airport terminal. We had such a great view. We were glad someone told us to go up to take a look. I made this layout with Sketchy Thursday's 9.1 sketch challenge--I flipped it, though! I love that airplane patterned paper from Studio Calico!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you are having a great week!

Mini Book with Skewer Binding

2011-09-04T15:20:00.002-05:00

I've been thinking a lot about hand-made books for the last few weeks. I found a great book on them at my library a few weeks ago, and you might say that began my complete fascination with them! I made a mini a few weeks ago that was so simple. This skewer binding book is a little more complicated but not so bad--especially when you happen to have a fantastic blog in your reader whose author just so happened to post a tutorial via Ustream video yesterday!!! It was made from Handmade Decorative Books! Sarah's work is so great! She makes the best shabby chic stuff and is just an all around nice lady. I love listening to her voice in the video! If you go visit her, please let her know that Kelly Massman sent you over! Needless to say, Sarah's books are much prettier than mine, but I had so much fun making mine that I will probably make more!!!

Thanks for visiting! I hope you are having a great weekend! If you have time, please leave me a comment--I'd be thrilled! I'm a little behind in blog commenting myself, but I'll get there soon!!! :-)

Bright Happy Birthday Card

2011-09-04T15:02:00.004-05:00

I made this birthday card for The Paper Variety's Happy Birthday with a banner challenge using CPS 234 sketch! I thought they went perfectly together! I used Scenic Route papers and had fun using Martha Stewart micro-beads in the center of the little Prima flowers! I think the colors are so cheerful in this card, don't you? So anyway, happy birthday Abby!!!! Hope you have a great one!

Cacti in Scallops and a prayer request

2011-09-01T06:00:00.013-05:00

Here's another multi-photo, "getter done" layout! It certainly fits Scrapfit's Weekend Warm-Up # 12 to use scallops. I tell you, I printed even more pictures from the Phoenix trip I made with my twin. So, I had to resort to 9 photos on this page! It gives a general idea how many strange, quirky plants were at the Desert Botanical Gardens. My son hates this layout, but I say "it's another one finished." not that it's a chore, but...

Now, I hope you don't mind if I get very personal. I have a niece who has lupus (like me) and is having a hard time of it right now. It is looking like she is having some organ involvement with it--I'm hoping nothing too serious. She is in her first semester of college, too, and she is going to a difficult school. So, if you could add her to your prayer list, I'd sure appreciate it!!!

Thanks for visiting!

Who's at the Zoo?

2011-08-31T09:24:00.001-05:00

I'm just barely squeaking this in on time for Scrapfit's Workout #50- Be Inspired By A Book! I used Who's at the Zoo?! I have so many zoo photos left to scrap that I decided to make a layout with as many photos as I could fit on a page! I used Pebbles, a Sizzix cut foam elephant and a felt cut gorilla and some buttons to finish it off. How's that for easy--you can definitely tell that I didn't spend any time on this layout, but that is ok. It definitely has a good representation of the animals at the San Diego Zoo. We had so much fun there that I couldn't help printing off way too many photos!!!

Hope you are having a great day! Thanks for visiting!

Early 1970s - What a Hoot! and some really cute buttons

2011-08-30T17:38:00.002-05:00

I found this cute sketch at My Scraps and More and thought of this old photo of my twin sister, little (now 6' 3") brother and me. I kind of added some pinks and blues and some very masculine elements along with some very feminine ones. Simple, but I like it...

Also, I was thrilled when Ursula Luserke custom made these darling buttons and sent them to me from Germany! She has quite the knack for making these!

I finally felt like scrapping again

2011-08-29T06:00:00.008-05:00

I loved the sketch from Sketch Inspiration (#235) this week, so I got back into my huge stack of photos from the Phoenix trip I took in June with my twin sister, Karen!!! I totally love to scrap simply and get a lot of photos in my layout. I used some Pebbles, My Mind's Eye papers, a fun flag from Nikki Sivils, some letter brads (maybe Paper Suite from Hobby Lobby), a fun journaling spot from Pink Paislee and some stamping/inking from CTMH for this simple layout from the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. I found a fun new (to me) anything goes challenge at CropStop, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

Can't Scrapbook to Save My Life Weekend

2011-08-28T10:24:00.001-05:00

So, I decided to make a mini book. It is called an x-book! It is an easy book that you make with just one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper and then decorate! The only thing hard about making this book was the Modge Podge. It wasn't required, but I wanted to give the book some stability! I had embossed a cool bird and flourish image with a Cuttlebug folder over the sun before attaching it to the cover. I was also thrilled to be able to get 9 photos on the six "pages." The book is really tiny--about 4 1/4" by 2 1/4". I decided to use some of the many photos from the Phoenix vacation to fit The Paper Variety's challenge this week!

Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens (many more to come, too)

2011-08-23T06:00:00.015-05:00

My son says this layout is too busy, and that may be true; but that is just how the Desert Botanical Gardens seemed to me at times. There were so many plants to see and they had a wild, untamed quality about them even though they were carefully planted and maintained by the garden's staff. I got the sketch from Inspired Blueprints, which is new to me. And, I'm entering it into Simon Says Stamp & Show Travels!

Thank you so much for visiting! It makes my day to know that you stopped by to say hi!

Engrained - Tempe, Arizona - ASU campus

2011-08-22T06:00:00.006-05:00

I was really excited when I saw this lovely paper and other goodies from Webster's Pages "box" sale! I knew they would go perfectly with the Engrained photos I took or had taken when my sister and I visited there! Engrained is all about sustainable, fresh ingredients! And, if you can see the words I left showing through the paper, you can see that it could be Engrained's mission statement! The food was so good there that I highly recommend you make the effort to get out to Arizona State University's Tempe campus and eat there if you are in the area (near Phoenix). It looks really casual inside, and the food is kind of served "cafeteria" style (though it is made fresh and brought out to your table), but it is gourmet food. The prices are pretty reasonable, too, considering you get a drink and don't tip there! Yum! I wish I could eat there right now! I made this for Simon Says.....Who wants some FOOD & DRINKS????

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope your week is wonderful!

Phoenix - Sisters at the Desert Botanical Gardens Take 2

2011-08-21T06:00:00.016-05:00

I realize this looks a little dark and boring in the photo, but it looks half-way decent in person! I'm in the mood to scrap some of my many Phoenix photos from the trip my sister and I took in June, 2011. I used Sketchy Thursday's sketch and a color challenge from Just Us Girls. I'm using up some of my stash. I decided to use 6 brads and some old Basic Grey paper that I've had for a long time. It is hard to tell, but I did use one of my favorite Fiskars border punchs on this, too! And, I made a rosette out of some left over paper from Scenic Route that I used on the last layout I posted!

Thanks for visiting! It makes my day!

Phoenix - Sisters and First Day of School for Mitch

2011-08-20T13:06:00.008-05:00

This is my twin sister and me at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens. This was our FIRST trip that we have taken with just the two of us since we left home so many years ago that I don't even want to count!!! I haven't played over at Artful Delight in a while, but I really loved this sketch and had some pictures that I thought would work really well with it! I'm also entering this at Moxie Fab World's Fabulous Felt! challenge (one of the flowers) and Simon Says Stamp challenge to add bling (to the butterflies).

Oh, and here is a photo of the first day of the last year of high school for Mitch!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you are having a great weekend!

Point Loma brings about Contemplation

2011-08-17T15:34:00.000-05:00

I decided to try out a new technique (to me) to fit with Lasting Memories layout challenge and added string to the bottom to meet The Paper Variety's challenge for this week. My new technique was to paper piece using canvas. I also used some crackle paint on the chipboard and boat hull. These photos were taken at Point Loma! It was such a beautiful place. I could have stayed there all day!

Thanks for visiting! I really appreciate it! Have a great day!

Too Busy to Scrap but Here is a Layout from the Zoo

2011-08-16T14:14:00.000-05:00

Here are some monkeys we saw at the zoo! These boys definitely follow the "like Father, like son" motto! This was a quick one. I just cut out some Basic Grey paper on the Cricut, added a tag with some buttons, some CTMH stamps to the bottom, some ribbon and a brad! Yay, one layout completed!

Thanks for visiting!

Winner of the MyMemories Suite

2011-08-16T08:56:00.002-05:00

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-16 13:54:07 UTC

That means that the winner is: (I had to skip over one Anonymous entry that didn't have any identification.)

Jean said...

What a wonderful giveaway. I have not yet ventured too much into digi. This might be the kickstart I need.

August 13, 2011 10:14 PM

Congrats! I will need your email address to send to the people over at MyMemories!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Ocean Dreams (Coffee Filter flowers) - and I'm FAMOUS

2011-08-13T10:30:00.001-05:00

I made this layout for Fiskars and CK challenges. I used a Fiskars scallop punch on a spray misted coffee filter on all three different types of flowers that I made. The top one has a Sizzix flower base, but the rest have 4-6 Fiskars scallops. Gosh, I must have used at least 3 or 4 different mist colors to kind of look like the sand and the ocean. I also cut my coffee filter letters on the Sizzix. It is hard to see, but I also used the Fiskars Washed Ashore border punch on this.

Now, why am I famous, you ask? Well, I was thrilled yesterday to get a surprise package from Fiskars. What did it contain? A new border punch which I helped name! It is called Falling for You. This particular punch is so great–-our family so loves trees and leaves–with the hubby being into wood-turning. I couldn't be more excited!

California Animals 12,000 Years Ago

2011-08-12T06:00:00.013-05:00

First, I have to say Happy birthday to my wonderful Dad!!!

Well, I have to say I went a little haywire with the Crate Paper sparkly die-cuts on this one! I guess I must have been in the mood for color since the mural only had a couple of colors in it! It also may have been because of the colorful Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Luminous Layers challenge this week. I used a fun sketch from Sketchy Thursdays to make the layout of these two photos which I pieced together from our San Diego Zoo visit. I think you can tell that the inspiration came from the Tuesday Trigger and that Crate Paper made the perfect patterned paper for it. Who knows what happened from there! My layout also fits Frosted Design's challenge this week to include animals!

Anyway, thanks again for visiting! I really appreciate your sweet comments! They make my day!

Have a great day!

Misc San Diego Zoo photos

2011-08-11T12:20:00.001-05:00

I used this fun sketch from DCWV (Nana's Nursery Baby Boy AND Hittin' The Books stacks) and the citrus color challenge over at The Paper Variety to make this miscellaneous layout from the San Diego Zoo. I used JBS paint to stamp my phrases. Did you notice the poor little gummy bear who was impaled on a cactus???

Thanks for visiting!

Panda at the San Diego Zoo

2011-08-10T14:58:00.000-05:00

In keeping with the zoo theme, I decided to make a layout all about the Panda we saw at the San Diego Zoo. I am entering this in a challenge over at the CK blog to layer at least 3 textures. I layered the flower with some wedding/netting, felt, foam and a metal/epoxy brad which is layered over ribbon and paper!

Thanks for visiting! Please leave a comment so I know you visited! Thanks and have a great day!

Look what the Purple Pumpkin has

2011-08-10T14:57:00.002-05:00

http://purplepumpkincrafts.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-giveaway.html Her stuff is the best!

and don't forget my giveaway from MyMoments (see top, right hand sidebar).

Koalas at the San Diego Zoo

2011-08-09T15:39:00.000-05:00

I used a cute sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches to do this layout of some of the koalas at the San Diego Zoo. I could have watched them all day! I think the koalas are so cute that they didn't need a lot of embellishments! Card-stock and stamp are both from CTMH. The patterned paper and flower are Prima. The butterflies are Martha Stewart, and the pearls are from Kaiser. The letters are American Crafts Thickers. The hemp is from my stash.

Thanks for visiting! I hope you aren't sick of zoo layouts because I have MORE pictures!!!!

Don't forget to check out my giveaway!

MyMemories giveaway

2011-08-09T15:38:00.001-05:00

Hey! I have a giveaway for you today! My Memories contacted me and asked if I would be willing to do a giveaway of their software for them. It retails at $39.97. Of course, I said yes. They gave me a copy of it to try, and I'll have to let you know what I think.

Here's what they have to say about the software: My Memories Suite Version 2.0 digital scrapbooking software is a fun and creative way to keep and share memories, whether you have a Mac or PC. The software's design tools will help you to build entire albums effortlessly using one of the many installed templates, or designing your very own pages from scratch.

Available in the U.S. and Canada. English language version."

In the meantime, please comment that you would like to win a copy, and I'll enter you in the draw. It looks like it is only available in the U.S. and Canada, so please enter ONLY if you are from one of those places. Thanks! After the drawing closes, I will need the winner's email address to send to My Memories so that the winner can get the software. It's as simple as that...

I will close this giveaway on August 15 and will announce the winner on August 16 in the morning!

DISCLAIMER: I was contacted by MyMemories to do this giveaway. I was given a copy of the software to facilitate the giveaway but was not compensated in any other way. I can't give any warranty or guarantee of product and am not liable for any subsequent use of it by any of my readers! Furthermore, in the event I do review the software, the opinions given will be my own! Thanks!

Love Me Do -- Love Birds Walking on the Beach in California

2011-08-08T16:33:00.003-05:00

Here's one of Steve and me walking along the ocean! I used a sketch from Sweet Peach Crop Shop which I fell in love with as soon as I saw it! Everything except the twine, red ink, and adhesive is My Mind's Eye "Love Me Do" collection. You should see the goofy look on my face in the first one!

Check out the candy here: http://watermarksdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-our-blog-anniversary-we-have-candy.html

Thanks for visiting!
Have a great day!

You might want to check out Moxie Fab World today. I'm just sayin'

2011-08-08T11:27:00.003-05:00

http://www.moxiefabworld.com

Cool in the Pool

2011-08-07T09:32:00.000-05:00

Ahh, relaxing in the pool in San Diego. What could be better than that? I used Sketchy Thursday's latest challenge to make this for Stacy's make me think of being cool when I see your project. I'm usually pretty literal when I use a sketch, but I took a little license on this one... I used MyStik adhesive which I really liked and some foam squares, both from 3L. What adhesive is your favorite? The stamping is from CTMH, but otherwise pretty much everything is from a cute, older collection from My Mind's Eye! Plus, the little holes were punched with an EK Success border punch! The yellow and blue papers have hearts all over--just loved that...

My Hilarious Nephew

2011-08-05T16:40:00.003-05:00

No challenge! Just wanted to share this funny layout! My nephew saw this elephant at the San Diego Zoo and immediately got a wild look in his eye and got on and rode it for a while. I don't know what he was thinking! Maybe he knew he was a little too big for it... maybe he wanted a laugh... I wish I knew. It was so funny. I knew I had a great scrapbook page in the making when I took the photos!

Thank you Teacher

2011-08-05T11:17:00.001-05:00

I made this little thank you card for the Crafter's Companion challenge this month. The little bear Popcorn is so sweet--it is from the School Days set! I'm glad I saved the little bit from a notebook border punch that I got to use at Archiver's. I'd love to have a notebook border punch, but this will have to do for now!!! Anyway, I added a little Tattered Angels mist droplets on th background. My coloring isn't great, but there is no way to make this bear not cute!!

Thanks for visiting! I should be adding some layouts soon!

Have a great weekend!

San Diego Zoo-Take 3 - Giraffes

2011-08-04T06:00:00.008-05:00

I made this layout of the giraffes at the San Diego Zoo for Scrapfit's Workout #49! I used some older CTMH giraffe paper which I put in the Cricut to make a fun background! This qualifies it for a little challenge I found on Scrapper Creations' blog. I also did a little embossing with my paper cutter. I made the banner out of some tags I stamped and some hemp! Simple-but picture focused--which is how I roll!

Thanks for visiting! I hope you'll leave a comment so I know that you were here! If I haven't already visited you in the last day or so, I'll stop by your blog and say HI to you, too!

Have a great day!

San Diego Zoo-Take 2 in Circles

2011-08-03T20:08:00.001-05:00

I made a two page layout of the elephants in the San Diego zoo, but I'm only sharing page one here! I don't know how to stitch the two layouts together--too lazy to figure it out. I love participating in The Paper Variety's challenges, and it has finally paid off. I was their winner for last week's challenge. This week they want you to include at least four circles in honor of Scrapbook Circle who is their sponsor this week! Anyway, I used WAY more than four circles!

Thanks so much for visiting! I've been scrapping a whole bunch this week. I should--I just got 375 photos in the mail last week!

Have a great day!

Have you been to Nathalie's Studio?

2011-08-03T19:53:00.002-05:00

Well, now would be a great time to go. She is having a great giveaway! Check it out http://nathaliesstudio.com/2011/07/29/welcome-to-nathalies-studio/

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First of Many from the San Diego Zoo

2011-08-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

I used this week's Sketchy Thursday's challenge to make this layout from the San Diego Zoo. I took and printed so many photos from our trip. You'll be seeing so much more from the zoo as well as the San Diego area.

The little yellow hemp flower is made with some Gluber's that I won from Cosmo Cricket!!! Yay! Also, the leaf border punches from Fiskars are from Tania Willis! Thanks again guys!

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Giveaway on Kim Watson's blog

2011-08-02T08:34:00.002-05:00

Go there if you'd like a chance at winning something FANTASTIC!

Leo and Stuart at the Zoo

2011-07-29T14:59:00.001-05:00

I made this cute little layout of Stuart and Leo at the zoo. The alligator is a CTMH fussy cut image which I stamped on green paper and then embossed! I actually have changed this layout a little bit in that I added two fun jungle-type leaves that I punched from a Fiskars spunch that I got from Tania Willis! Too lazy to rephotograph but suffice it to say that it added some cuteness to the top yellow circles! Thanks again, Tania! I used a sketch (I think #230) from Sketch Inspiration for this layout!

Have a great day!