National Day of Scrapbooking

Hello all!  Today is the National Day of Scrapbooking!  Did you get any scrapping done today?  Sadly I did not because I was helping my hubby with rebuilding the fence.  But I have been working on my current book though!  Here is a little of what I've done.

Paper: DCWV and Hobby Lobby.  Silver medallions:  Close to my Heart.  Journal Tag:Hobby Lobby tag punch.  Cartridge: Phrases

 My husband loves to photograph and was trying out some studio stuff.  We had fun posing!  I love to scrap the everyday things as you can tell.  Do you scrap only big events or everyday events too?

Thanks for looking!

Valentines!

I love making cards!  Sometimes I spend needed time making cards instead of scrapbooking!  I got this kit from my friend Kim.  She put it all together and made a how-to video.  I love how they turned out!

Do you make a lot of cards?  I'd love to hear about them!  Thanks for looking!

Fun photos!

Hello!  My husband loves to create art using many mediums.  Photography, paint, drawing, wood turning, metal, etc.  He does it all!  I like to capture this in my scrapbooks.  I've I included two layouts.  One is some photos he did with flashlights and the other is his spin art machine in action.  Both very cool!

 Paper:  DCWV and JoAnn's.  Tape ribbon:  Queen&Co.  Journal Tag:  Scenic Route paper cut from tag punch.  Cartridge:  Alphalicious and Element Edges.

Paper:  DCWV and original designs from spin art machine.  Ribbon:  Michael's.  Journal Tag:  Fancy Pants Design.  Cartridge:  Cuttin' Up.

What cool art he does!  Hope you enjoyed!  

Stamps?

Hello!  Have you ever used stamping in your layouts?  I usually keep my stamps just for cardmaking, but I was given this super cute stamp from my Aunt Judy and I thought it would look perfect on a layout!

Paper:  Solid and pattern:  DCWV; Journal Tag:  Joann's dollar section.  Button:  Close to my heart.  Fall Stamp:  Close to my Heart.  Cartridges:  Elegant Edges, Celebrate with Flourish, and Imagine Enjoy the Seasons.

I really think the stamp added something to this layout and it was like I made my own patterned paper!  Do you ever use stamps on layouts?  I'd love to hear from ya!

Thanks for looking!

Paper!

Hello!  What is your favorite scrapbooking tool?  Mine is paper.  I have tons of it and I am always buying more!  My husband always gives me a hard time when I buy new paper because I have so much to begin with!  I just love it though!  Solid color cardstock is a must because you need it for backgrounds, titles and even making cards.  Patterned papers are just pretty!  If I see a patterned paper I like, I will buy it.  I especially love paper packs!  They are full of gorgeous papers!  I recently bought one from DCWV that I have fallen in love with!  It is called "The Modern Meadow Stack" and it is so pretty!  I have included a couple of pages that I have used.  All the patterned paper is from that stack!  

Paper:  DCWV.  Flower:  from scrapbook convention.  Button with bird:  Hobby Lobby. Title:  Just Because Cards

Paper:  DCWV.  Flower:  from scrapbook convention and close to my heart.  Gear on flower:  Hobby Lobby. Title:  Just Because Cards.  Background shape:  Elegant Edges

Don't you just love how they all go together!?!  It makes creating a layout so easy because I just pick paper from that stack!  The stack also came with journal tags and cute sayings to add to your layouts.  I do have to say that DCWV is one of my favorite paper companies. My favorite of all time though is Scenic Route, but they no longer make paper.  Sad.  Do you have a favorite paper or are as obsessed as I am with paper?  I'd love to hear from ya!

I hope you enjoyed looking!

Titles

Hello everyone!  There are many things that I consider when creating a layout.   One of my favorite parts is the title!  Sometimes the pictures give the title.  Sometimes I might use my book that has tons of title ideas.  Other times I use prepared titles using my Cricut.  Here are some examples.

Paper: DWV.  Cartridge:  Celebrate with Flourish.

Paper: DWV.  Cartridge: Phrases

Making the titles with the layers just make them pop!  Of course I added some glitter paper as well.

What do you use to create your titles?  Thanks for stopping by to look!  See y'all soon!

Wow! It has been awhile!

I know, I know.  It has been forever since I have been on here!  I hate that the school year eats up so much of my time.  Excuses!  I am back!!!!  

I was looking at some photos and realized I did not ever blog about this layout.  So before I show you anything new I have been working on, I had to go over this page!

I made this last year.  I used some of my fun embellishments that I got at Scrapbook Convention.  I love the bling I added!!!!

Paper:  DCWV and SEI maybe?  The rhinestone border and glittery mesh are from Scrapbook Convention.  The title is Phrases Cartridge.  Background cut with Elegant Edges.

I love using new embellishments!  I recently went to another Scrapbook Convention and of course spent way too much money, but got great stuff and learned some new techniques to use on my pages.  I also joined Stamps of Life die hard club!  I am addicted to her stamps right now!

I also got some new goodies for Christmas that I will share as well!  I promise to be back with more soon!  Until then, hope you enjoyed this Fall layout and I am glad to be back with ya!

Campin Critters part ???

Just a quick post about my favorite cartridge right now.  Love Campin Critters.  Just adding the fire and title totally kicks up this layout!  Love it!!!!

Paper:  Found at Scrapbook Convention.  Can't find the maker.  Might be My Mind's Eye.  Solid paper:  DCWV.  Stickers from Hobby Lobby.  Ribbon:  Michaels.  Cart:  Campin Critters. Tag from Walmart.

Ready to go back out and camp.  Also ready to use this Cart again.  I wonder if I could use it for other layouts?  If you have used this Cart, have you used for other things than Camping?  I'd love to hear from ya!

Thanks for looking!

More Campin Critter

Hello!  I just love love love this cart!  So much I can make and it really adds something!  My goal this past year has been to use more of my carts and Cricut instead of buying things.  I have really tried this and I think I have been pretty successful.  I am now to the point that when I am in a store, I say, " I could make this with my Cricut!!!"  Saves me a few bucks and then I get to craft which is always fun!  

I think these two little critters add something extra to my pages, don't you?  

All Solid color paper:  DCWV; Patterned paper:  Scrapbook Convention; don't know company; Carts:  Campin Critters and Elegant Edges.

All solid paper:  DCWV; Patterned paper:  Scrapbook convention; Carts:  Campin Critters and Elegant Edges

As you can see, I use Elegant Edges cart a lot too.  Love it!  Hope you enjoyed the layouts!  Thanks for looking!!!!!

Camping Cartridge

We love camping.  I love scrapbooking the pictures too!  The Campin' Critters Cartridge is so cute and really helps accent a page!  You have to cut and layer the images, but it is so worth it in the end!  I am reading a book right now about "Kicking up" your pages.  I think this page needs something more....I may be going back to it!

Paper:  Scrapbook convention.  Not sure of maker.  Solid paper:  DCWV.  Journal Tag:  FancyPantsDesign.  Stickers:  Jolee.  Cartridges used:  Campin Critters and Elegant Edges.

I still have some more layouts to show.  Look forward to posting them next week!  Thanks for looking!

Camping Layouts

Today I woke up to beautiful weather!  I went for a run and it was 66 degrees!  That is unheard of here in Texas at this time of year!  I wish I could say it is staying, but no, back in the 90s by the end of the week.  But this morning, the weather made me want to get out and get camping!  Last November we took a trip out to Copper Breaks State Park near Quannah, TX.  It was so gorgeous!  The next few posts I do will be layouts from that trip.  I used the Mosaic tiling pages for this page and I think it turned out great!

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Green background paper:Tami Potter paper.  Title paperL  DCWV.  Title:  Campin' Critters Cartridge.

I just love using the Tami Potter Mosaic paper system.  I've done so many now, it is very easy for me to complete them.  If you have never tried it, it is a lot of fun and I think make your pages different and fantastic!

Thanks for looking today!  I hope your weekend is beautiful too!  See ya soon!

Elegant Edges

I love using my Cricut.  I try to use it on every layout that I use.  For awhile that was just for titles, but I got some cartridges that more than fonts and I have become more creative with them.  My favorite go to cart is Elegant Edges.  I love it!  It gives me the capabilities to cut out backgrounds to make my patterned paper pop more.  I find myself using it on every page!!!!    This layout was of my sister's birthday.  I picked the paper to match her cute shirt!

Background paper:  DCWV.  Patterned paper:  Scrapbook convention paper (not sure of maker).  Title:  paper-DCWV.  Cart:Songbird.  Flowers:  scrapbook convention.  Pearls:  Queen and Co.  Brown Ribbon:  Scrapbook convention.

Do you have a favorite Cartridge?  I'd love to hear about it!  Thanks for taking the time to look!

It is hot here!!!!

I don't know about you, but I am ready for fall.  It is September 1st here and it was measuring 113 degrees in my car!  I am ready for some cooler weather!  I can't complain too bad....this has been a pretty mild summer.  

School has started back up!  I have just completed the 1st week of my 12 year of teaching.  I love it, but I am tired!  36 more weeks to go till summer!  Ha!  You know all teachers count down!

Since I am ready for fall, I thought I would post a layout I did for a pillow I made for Halloween.  I have slowly gotten into sewing, still have a lot to learn, and I made this pillow.  I will say it was hard, a little out of my experience zone!  But it turned out cute.

Jack o lantern paper:  SEI.  Orange stripe paper:  DCWV.  Glitter paper for pumpkin and title:  DCWV.  Glitter ribbon:  got in a gift exchange so not sure of maker.  Carts used:  Title:  Lyrical Letters.  Pumpkin:  Phrases (I think....).

Thanks for taking a look today!  I hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend!

Different Layout

Hello!  Have you ever had a brain fart and just couldn't think of a way to do a layout?  I do all the time!  With Pinterest and the Internet, there are so many new ideas on how to do a layout out there!  This was one of those layouts!  We did a lot of kayaking last summer and took a lot of pictures.  I had to do layouts of each of them, but I didn't want them all to look the same.  So, I looked up a layout.  I wish I could show you the layout sketch, but I completed this at a retreat and got the idea from our leader!  

Patterned paper:  Cosmo Cricket.  Solid and glitter paper:  DCWV.  Flowers:  Bought at scrapbook convention, unsure of designer.  Tag:  JoAnn's Dollar section.  Title:  Hannah Montana Font Cartridge.

Do you ever need to find layout ideas?  Where do you look?  I'd love to hear your ideas!  Thanks for looking!!!!

Coordinating Papers

Hello!  I love paper!  I have tons of it.  In fact, I get made fun of all the time because of my love of paper.  What I really love is coordinating stacks!  You can find the cutest papers in those stacks and they all coordinate together!!!!!  Here is a layout I did for my niece's 13th Birthday Party.

Solid and pattern paper:  Authentique Paper.  Small Flowers:  Kaiser Scrapbook.  Big flower:  Heidi Swapp.  Buttons:  Close to my Heart.  Tag:  FancyPantsDesign.  Glitter Mesh:  not sure of company.  Bought at scrapbook convention.  Title:  Lyrical Letters Cartridge

I love how this layout turned out!  The coordinating papers really work well together and I don't have to search for the right shade of blue!  This was a new paper stack I had tried.  I usually stick to DCWV.  Do you have a favorite paper maker company?  I'd love to hear about it!

Thanks for looking!  

Born to Ride

Hello!  Today's layout is one I made about riding motorbikes.  I wanted to use bright colors and this paper was perfect!  At the retreats I go to, we do a Cricut cut swap.  Each of us choose 2 items to cut and glam up.  We cut enough for all participating and then we end up with some really neat cuts we might never had the opportunity to make.  One of the cuts I got was a motorcycle and I thought, "How am I going to use this?"  Well this layout uses it great!!!!!  You never know what you might use!

Patterned paper:  Got at Scrapbook convention so not sure of designer.  Blue title and green star paper: DCWV.  Red Ribbon:  Michael's.  Stickers:  Hobby Lobby Paper Studio.  Title and Star:  Hannah Montana Cartridge.   Motorcycle:  Made at swap so unsure what cart came from.

I am a supply hoarder and will keep anything if I think I might use it.  I saw a post on Pinterest the other day, from my Aunt Judy, about a person using the circle film from an old Viewfinder.  It is amazing what we can use to scrap!  Are you a supply hoarder too?  What unused items could you scrap with?  Happy hunting!!!!

Kayaking layout

My husband and I are kayakers.  We love it!  We bought kayaks last summer and float away in the lakes and coves here in Texas!  We did a lot of kayaking last year and I had so many layouts of all the different trips!  Here is one that I was really proud of.

Orange cardstock:  DCWV.  Glitter paper for title:  DCWV.  Patterned paper:  Cosmo Cricket.  Glitter flourish:  Scrapbook convention.  Title:  Opposites Attract Cartridge.

I am loving using glitter now!  I found this paper stack at JoAnn's that is just glitter and it cuts so well on my cricut.  Saves me time because in the past I would cut my title, run it through my Xyron sticker maker upside down, glitter it, clean up mess, and then run it through sticker maker again to stick it to page.  Now, this new glitter stack I just cut and stick.  Love it!  I also am trying to remember to use all my cartridges, not just my brand new ones.  I liked Opposites Attract for this layout.

I hope you enjoyed this post.  If you own a cricut, go out and use some of those older carts you have.  You can fall in love with all over again!  Thanks for looking!

Cards!

I love making cards, do you?  I recently made 2 birthday cards.  One for my father in law and the other for my hair stylist's 30th bday.  I'll let you guess which card is for which person!  Here they are...

Black, gray, pink cardstock:  DCWV.  Stamps:  Stamps of Life and CTMH.  Flower and rhinestones:  Queen and Co.  Ink:  Color Box:  Stephanie Barnard.

Star paper:  Dollar spot at Target.  4th of July paper:  Joann's.  Hooray Title:  Lyrical Letters Cricut Cartridge.  Glitter paper:  Hobby Lobby Paper studio.  Ribbon:  got in a ribbon swap so not sure of company.

Didn't they turn out cute?!  I love using stamps and using my Cricut to make cards.  Cricut has 2 cartridges out now that are just for card making.  I haven't gotten them yet, but I want them!  Has anyone out there tried one?  Let me know if ya have!  Thanks for looking!  See ya soon!

Spin Art

Do you remember spin art machines?  We loved these growing up!  My husband thought it would be fun to make one.  He researched some online and was able to make one with a box fan.  We had so much fun making art!  It's neat to see the colors swirl around as it is moving and then seeing the end result!  For this layout, I didn't want to find paper that might match.  I used our actual Spin Art!  

Black paper:  DCWV.  Ribbon:  Target dollar bin.  Journal tag:  FancyPantsDesign.  Title:  paper-DCWV.  Cartridige:  Alphalicious.

This page was pretty easy to layout but it was so much fun using the actual art! I hope this gives you some ideas to use the "art" you are scrapping too.  Thanks for looking!

Let's Play Ball!!!

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July.  We did!  One way a lot of people celebrate is by going to a baseball game.  Here in Texas we love our Texas Rangers!!!!!  A great team that always entertains!  Last year we headed to a game!  Here are a few of the layouts.  It was Dollar Hot Dog night....great day for baseball!  Even our former President, George Bush was there to enjoy the dollar hot dogs!!!!  

Mosaic paper for layout.  Rangers paper from Joann's.  Title and hat unsure of cartridge.

Red and white paper DCWV.  Ranger Paper and sticker:  Joann's.  Hot Dog sticker:  Unknown.  found in stash.  Red flower:  Queen and Co.  Ribbon:  Hobby Lobby.  Elegant Edges Cartridge used for background cut and white title cut.  Lyrical Letters Cartridge used for title.

Baseball paper:  Joann's.  Red paper:  Joann's.  Rhinestone's:  Queen and Co.  All Sports Cartridge for Title.

Do you love baseball games too?  What is your favorite part of a game?  Let me know your thoughts in the comments!  Thanks for looking!!!!