My Paper Art

Friends Card - Cards Blog Challenge

2009-11-20T22:19:00.004-06:00

I made this tag card using the November Little Red Scrapbook Kit. I made the card for the Wide Ribbon Challenge on Cards blog, but I wasn't able to submit it before the deadline. Oh well, I had a lot of fun making it.

Products Used: American Crafts Card Stock, SEI Pattern Papers & Epoxy Stickers, May Arts Ribbon, Three Bugs In a Rug Chit Chat Sticker, The Paper Studio Jewels and Hemp & Button from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by for a look!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

--Sara

Circle of Friends - Caardvarks Challenge

2009-11-17T22:37:00.005-06:00

Here is my card for Caardvarks Circle of Friends Challenge. All you had to do for this challenge was create a round card with pizazz. I love making round cards, there is just something so elegant about them even if they are simple.

Products used: Bazzill Cardstock, ChatterBox Pattern Paper, Ribbon & Felt Floral Stem, Anna Griffin Dimensional Bird Sticker, American Craft Thickers, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink, Vintage Song Book Page, Pearl Beads, Button and Hemp.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

--Sara

CAARDvarks Challenge - A Tall Order

2009-10-30T21:24:00.006-05:00

I wanted to create something with my new Webster Pages goodies that I recently purchased, so I decided to create a card for CAARDvarks Challenge - A Tall Order. All you need to do is create a "tall" card. I usually create smaller size cards, so this was a very fun challenge.

Products Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Webster's Pages Pattern Paper, Maya Road Chipboard, Doodle Bug Glitter, Making Memories Paint, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink and Tsukineko Momento Ink, La Petites 3-D Flower Sticker, PrintWords Acrylic Stamp for Sentiment, Button and Sheer Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by to take a look! Have a wonderful weekend!

--Sara

World Card Making Day

2008-10-07T12:30:00.005-05:00

I wasn't able to participate in too many activities for World Card Making Day, but I did manage to create two cards for some challenges on Treasured Scrapbooking, so I thought I would share them with you.

The first card I made was for a challenge to use at least one die cut. I used 3 die cuts from K & Company, Prima Papers, Vintage sheet music & buttons and Martha Stewart Ribbon.

The second card I made, the challenge was to create a Holiday card without using the traditional themed paper for the Holiday that you choose. I made a Christmas card using Making Memories Passport papers, MM glitter alpha stickers, and some lace, ribbon and a vintage button.

I hope you were able to particiate in WCMD so that you were able to get a head start on all of your Holiday card needs! Talk again soon, take care!! -- Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking Sept Card Kit

2008-09-19T13:32:00.003-05:00

I had fun with another amazing card kit from Treasured Scrapbooking! The September card kit is full of yummy Kaisercraft goodies, lucious trims and it even comes with a fun stamp and ink! Along with the kit you will also get instructions on how to make the cards below. Hurry on over to TS and order your card kit now before they are all gone!!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

--Sara

LRS August Kit

2008-08-20T10:04:00.006-05:00

This month's Little Red Scrapbook kit includes some fun papers and embellishments by KI Memories! The kit is already sold out this month, but next month promises to be another fun kit, so head on over there to reserve a kit now!!

The Ribbon Add on kit featured the matching KI memories ribbon, which came in this cute little plastic container that I altered below.

I hope this week finds you and your family doing well!! Talk again soon!! -- Sara

TS August Card Kit

2008-08-20T10:00:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun designing cards this month with the Treasured Scrapbooking August Card kit! The kit features some beautiful papers from the DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies line and it also includes some Heidi Swapp Felt butterflies, Bo Bunny Naked Chipboard and more!! You're going to want to get your hands on this kit, but hurry there's only a few left in the store!! Along with the kit you will get instructions to make the following cards:

I hope you find some time to create this week! -- Sara

Happy Friday Everyone!

2008-07-18T10:54:00.005-05:00

Wow where did the week go? But I am happy it's Friday!! My middle son turns 15 on Sunday, so the family and I are looking forward to celebrating this milestone marker Bday with him. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

I'll leave you with a little card I made using the Treasured Scrapbooking July Kit #2. I also used Sonda's July SL sketch for my inspiration. Take care and talk again soon! -- Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking July Card Kit

2008-07-15T16:36:00.004-05:00

I had a blast creating with Treasured Scrapbooking's July Card kit. This month's card kit features papers by 3 Bugs In a Rug and Dream Street. The colors are just too much fun! Along with the kit you will receive instructions on how to make the following 4 cards, plus the gift bag as a bonus project. Leslie only has a few kits left in the store so head on over to Treasured Scrapbooking and get yourself one today!!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Take care and have a wonderful day! -- Sara

Little Red Scrapbook - July Kit

2008-07-15T16:19:00.006-05:00

I had so much fun using Little Red Scrapbook's July kit. It featured October Afternoon's Detour Line. The kit is sold out, but next month promises to be another yummy kit...so head on over there and reserve an August kit for yourself now.

I hope you are finding some laughter and good company in your day today.

--Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking June Card Kit

2008-06-23T23:22:00.006-05:00

The Treasured Scrapbooking June Card kit is full of yummy Basic Grey papers and other fun things like the 7 Gypsies Wax and Seal kit and Making Memories Tiny Alpha stickers. With the kit you will receive instructions to create the five cards below, including the bird paper piecing pattern shown on the Birthday Wishes card below. Head on over to the Treasured Scrapbooking store and order your June card kit now before they are all sold out!

I hope the card kit will inspire you to create you own wonderful cards, so be sure to link your creations here and in the Treasured Scrapbooking gallery for all of us to see!

Take care! -- Sara

Little Red Scrapbook June Kit

2008-06-23T23:13:00.004-05:00

Below are the projects I created with the Little Red Scrapbook June kit. This month's kit is already sold out, so head on over to LRS and reserve your July kit before those sell out as well.

Treasured Scrapbooking May Card Kit

2008-05-16T13:13:00.005-05:00

Wow the Treasured Scrapbooking May Card kit is just delish!!! It's so full of yummy American Crafts stuff you just can't help but be creative with it! The kits are available now, so hurry on over and snatch one up before they are gone!!

The card kit will come will detailed instructions to make the following cards:

You will also get instructions on how to make this fun little wall/door hanger with the kit!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

-- Sara

Little Red Scrapbook April Kit

2008-04-30T14:01:00.006-05:00

I had a fun time playing with the Little Red Scrapbook April kit. The main kit and the add-0n kits were full of yummy Prima stuff. Here are a few of the projects that I made with the kit:

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful day!

--Sara

Hurry There's Still Time for the TS Design Team Call!!

2008-04-29T23:36:00.004-05:00

Treasured Scrapbooking is looking for some new designers for their team. Deadline to submit your projects for a DT spot is midnight Eastern Time May 4, 2008. Term is a 6 month term starting June 2008 through November 2008. If you are looking for some awesome kits to play with and Leslie is an awesome lady to design for then click here and find out more: http://http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12266&start=0 . Come on over and join the fun!!

--Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking April Card Kit

2008-04-15T16:48:00.005-05:00

The Treasured Scrapbooking April Card kit is now available. It comes with some yummy Pink Paisley papers. This is my first month as TS card designer and I had a blast with their kit. While you're over there check out what the ladies have done with the TS Kit #1 and TS Kit #2. Lots of beautiful stuff in the gallery.

Thanks for stopping by for a peek and I hope you are having a wonderful day!

--Sara

Live Chat with Amy Teets of Dream Street Designs!

2008-04-11T18:37:00.007-05:00

As part of Treasured Scrapbooking's continuing Birthday celebration this month, we are so excited to announce that we are having a live chat with Amy Teets, Designer for Dream Street this Saturday, April 12,at 2pm EST!! The chat will be held in the forum. Now how cool is that!! So Make sure you join us - you don't want to miss out.

I also wanted to share with you a few cards I made during our Birthday crop last weekend at Treasured Scrapbooking! We are just having a blast over there!!

I hope you will come and join us at TS, and I hope you are having a fabulous Friday!! Whoohoo hello weekend!!

--Sara

TS April Kits & We're Having A Party!!

2008-04-01T12:51:00.007-05:00

First I wanted to share with you a card I made using the April Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #2. The kit is packed full of yummy Dream Street Papers! Check out Kit #1 and Kit #2 and get them while they last!!
TS April Kit #1 - Journal It!

TS April Kit #2 - Tweet Tweet

I also wanted to let everyone know that Treasured Scrapbooking is have a month long Birthday Celebration!! It has been one year since Leslie has taken the reigns over at TS!! Congrats Leslie!!

Make sure to join us for all the birthday activities we have going on this month!!

- Customer Appreciation Sale (going on now!!)

- Layout a Day Challenge (starts April 1)

- Birthday Cyber Crop - April 4-6

- Live Chat with Dream Street Designer Amy Teets - Sat Apr. 12 - 1pm

- Acrylic Album Class with Erin (kit in the store soon!) - Sat Apr. 19

- We Love Our Members Scraplifts Part Deux- with a little contest involved - April 25-27

and maybe a few more surprises throughout the month!! Let's PARTY!!

The Birthday Crop is this weekend, so I hope to see you there. We will be having lots of fun challenges and prizes!! Come on over and have a great time!!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit! -- Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking March Card Kit

2008-03-17T13:35:00.014-05:00

Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone!! Even though I don't officially start as Card Designer for Treasured Scrapbooking until next month, Leslie was so sweet and sent me the TS March Card Kit a little early so I could play with it and get my feet wet before next month. I kit is full of wonderful Brenda Walton Mira Collection Papers. I just could resist the cute little birds. Here are the cards I made using the card kit. (Click on the images for a closer look.)

Enjoy Your New Home Card:

Sending You A Smile Card:

Hello - Thinking of You Card:

Welcome Sweet Baby Card:

I really had a blast with the kit! There are only a few kits left, so if you are interested in purchasing one, you need to do so quickly!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit, and I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

--Sara

Little Red Scrapbook March Kit

2008-03-17T13:25:00.006-05:00

This month I had the wonderful opporunity to design for Little Red Scrapbook using the LRS March kit. The kit was packed full of yummy American Crafts products and Jenni Bowlin goodies!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit, and I'll talk again soon! -- Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking March Kit #2

2008-03-17T13:10:00.004-05:00

Here are a few more projects I created using the Treasured Scrapbooking March Kit #2. The colors in the kit were just a delight to create with.

Thanks for taking a peek! --Sara

A Layout and Some News!

2008-03-14T12:27:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday everyone!! I just wanted to share with you a layout I made receently using the Treasured Scrapbooking March Kit #2. Everything on this layout is from the kit except for the Prima swirls (the Prima crystals in the center of the flowers do come with the kit), and Prima flowers. Now for some good news!! Leslie at Treasured Scrapbooking asked me to take over the Card Designer Spot starting in April! Whoohoo I am so very excited!! Although I will miss creating layouts for the Design Team, I am very excited to create cards using the Treasured Scrapbooking card kits! They are just amazing. If you are looking for a card kit, you should head on over and check them out.

Thanks for stopping by and I will talk again soon!! --Sara

Hello Friend Card

2008-02-26T10:43:00.005-06:00

Today I wanted to share with you a card I made using sketch #4 from SondaT's blog. I really had a lot of fun making the little tiles for the card.

Thanks for taking a peek! I will talk again soon. -- Sara

Just Add Scraps Layout

2008-02-25T12:01:00.005-06:00

I just wanted to take a few minutes today and share a layout I created for our Just Add Scraps Session during our cyber crop this past weekend at Treasured Scrapbooking. If you would like the step by step instructions on how to create this layout you can find them here.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Have a wonderful Monday! -- Sara

TS Feb Card Kit

2008-02-20T11:17:00.005-06:00

Here are a few cards I made using the Treasured Scrapbooking February Card kit. The card kit included some yummy Fancy Pants papers, cardstock tags and Queen & Co brads and Scenic Route rubons and ribbons. The kit is already sold out, but you still have time to reserve a card kit for March.

Thanks for taking a peek! -- Sara

Love Is In the Air Cyber Crop at TS

2008-02-19T10:04:00.003-06:00

We are having a cyber crop at Treasured Scrapbooking. Put this on your calendar and come by and play.

Here is what Leslie has to say about it.
"Just wanted to make sure everyone knew the details for the Cyber Crop this weekend. It will start at 6pm (EST) on Friday, February 22 and go through 11pm (EST) on Saturday, February 23. You will have until midnight (EST) on Sunday, February 24 to upload any of the challenge projects to be eligible for any of the prizes including the Cyber Crop grand prize drawn from all the entries. If you've never participated in a TS crop...now's the time!! The DT has a ton of challenges, games and make n takes planned for you...and as always, there will be lots of prizes to be given away. There will be lots of fun and inspiration...so don't miss it!!"

I hope to see you there!! --Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking Layout and Altered Project

2008-02-15T13:49:00.007-06:00

It's February 15th, so now I get to share with you a few projects I made using the Treasured Scrapbooking February Kit #1. I had so much fun with this kit.

My first project is a layout of my cat Stuart. Isn't he cute!! Everything on this layout is included with the kit except for the two blue prima flowers.

My second project is a banner I made using the chipboard flower mini album that came with the kit. The crochet lace, pink ribbon and buttons are from my stash. I made the butterflies by using a Heidi Swapp butterfly mask (not inlcuded in kit) and cut out the shapes. If you would like to see a bigger picture of the banner, click here.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
--Sara

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

2008-02-14T10:29:00.007-06:00

The kids and I had an awesome morning today. I got up early and fixed us our traditional Valentine's Day breakfast which consisted of Pink Waffles and Pancakes (yes both...LOL), Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon and some chocolate milk. Everyone got up early this morning anticipating this yummy breakfast treat. It was so nice to sit with all kids and eat breakfast together for a change. It really is the little things that make our lives so wonderful.

Today at Treasured Scrapbooking we are surprising Sarah (one of our DT members) with a lift of one of her layouts. It was just a fun little project the Design Team decided to do this month. You can see Sarah's layout "Love You" here. I created my layout usinging Treasured Scrapbooking February Kit #1. I used a black and white pen from my stash for the doodling. Check back with me tomorrow for another layout and an altered project using this same kit.

Here are a couple of Valentine's Day Cards I made using the January Treasured Scrapbooking Card kit.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit and I will talk again soon! Have a Beautiful Valentine's Day!! -- Sara

LRS Challenge Layout

2008-02-14T10:11:00.007-06:00

Here is a layout I created for challenge on Little Red Scrapbook. We had to create a layout using a word that describes us. I used the my word for the year "FOCUS". I used the January Little Red Scrapbook kit to create the layout. The little felt bird was handmade by Michelle. Isn't it the sweetest little thing!

I cut hand cut a couple of the flowers and layered them using foam dots to add a little dimension to the layout.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! --Sara

Treasured Scrapbooking Feb Kit #1

2008-02-14T10:02:00.007-06:00

Here is a layout I created using the February Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1. I really love the colors in the kit:

I mounted the photo with the blue frame and the butterfly on foam dots to add a little dimension. I also made the yellow yoyo flower with the yellow floral printed paper that came in the kit.

Thanks for taking a peek! Have a wonderful day!

JOY

2007-12-21T10:46:00.000-06:00

Somehow, not only for Christmas,

But all the long year through,

The JOY that you give to others,

Is the JOY that comes back to you.

And the more you spend in blessing,

The poor and lonely and sad,

The more of your heart's possessing,

Returns to you glad.

~John Greenleaf Whittier~

Looking Forward to Christmas

2007-12-20T11:46:00.001-06:00

Well Christmas is just around the corner and I am so excited. I have the Christmas spirit in my heart and I can't wait to travel out of town to get together with my family and celebrate this joyous Holiday Season with lots of laughter,good times and good food. I am still shopping for last minute Christmas gifts, but I hope to be finished with everything by tomorrow. I hope you have all of your shopping done.

I wanted to share with you a couple of cards I made recently. My first card is a Christmas card I made for a friend in Spain. I hope she likes it.

The second card I made is for Janelle Richmond from Card Studio Designs and sketchthis:cards. Today is her birthday, so several of us made a card for her to post in the CSD gallery today. Happy Birthday Janelle!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!
Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek.

LRS December Kit Sneak Peeks

2007-12-17T16:47:00.001-06:00

Do you want to see some sneaky peaks of the projects I made using the Little Red Scrapbook Dec Kit? The kit was full of American Crafts Elegant line and AC chipboard shapes. It was just beautiful to work with.

Thanks for taking a peak and I hope your Monday is going well!

Dec Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1

2007-12-15T22:07:00.000-06:00

Here are a few projects I made using Treasured Scrapbooking December Kit #1. It really is such a fun kit to work with.

A Fun Layout:

My Altered Project:

I purchased the wooden shoe shape from damboisedesigns.etsy.com. Deb really has so many cute shapes to alter.

Thanks for looking and I hope your are having a fantastic weekend!!

Fun With Broken Ornaments

2007-12-12T14:13:00.000-06:00

Yes that's what I said...broken ornaments. We had a little fun at Teresa McFayden's Ezine 12 Days of Comfort and Joy. For Day #3 Teresa gave us permission to have a little fun and crush some glass ornaments. The ending results were some very shiny glittery glass shards. They are just beautiful. Then on Day #4 we used these glittery shards to decorate a flower and a candle to create a beautiful center piece. I made a scaled down version, just a little something to put into my office. I really had a lot of fun doing this. If you happen to come across some broken glass ornaments while you are setting up the Christmas tree, you might want to keep this idea in mind.

P.S. Don't forget about the 12 Days of Christmas Crop happening at Treasured Scrapbooking. Go on over and check out all of the fun challenges. There are only a few more days of challenges left to go, but the deadline to upload your projects in the 12 Days of Christmas gallery is Sunday, Dec 16th at 11:59 pm EST. For every project you upload to the gallery, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an awesome scrappy prize package.

A Couple of Layouts

2007-12-10T12:04:00.001-06:00

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had a quite and relaxing weekend with my kids and and my sister and niece. Today I wanted to share of couple of layouts I recently made for some challenges on Scrapbook Heaven. The first layout was for a challenge where we had to doodle on our photo(s). I used an American Crafts gold glitter pen to doodle of this photo of my daughter. I had a lot of fun with this challenge so I might have to try this again.

The second layout I created, was for a challenge where I had to use a song on my layout or for the title. I chose an oldies but goodies song for my title - Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster. If you would like to read the journaling to this layout you can read it here.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit! I hope you have a beautiful and joyful week!!

Hand Crafted Mittens

2007-12-07T12:53:00.001-06:00

The wonderful and talented Teresa McFayden is having an awesome 12 Days of Comfort and Joy online class where she is sharing a project a day for 12 days with us. I just love her stuff. This is our project from Day #5. Aren't they the sweetest things eva!! Teresa has the pattern online, if you join her class. I purchased some yummy embossed felt at Hobby Lobby and I just love the way they turned out.

These are hanging in my office and are adding some much needed Christmas cheer.

These are the mittens made by Teresa for our class. Don't you just love the soft winter colors. I hope you are almost ready for Christmas! Talk with you again soon.

A Layout and An Altered Composition Book

2007-12-04T10:32:00.001-06:00

Here is a layout I created using some of the leftover squares of pattern paper from the ornaments I made. I thought the papers were just to pretty not to use them on something else. My twins are graduating from high school this year, so I am going to hang this layout in my scrappy room as my inspiration to start letting them go (at least a little bit anyway...LOL).

I also wanted to share with you an altered composition book that I made as a gift for a friend. I used a lot of yummy Melissa Frances papers that was included in the November Little Red Scrapbook kit, along with some MF glitter and a few other goodies. I stamped the word "Reflections", the word phrases and the little red and grey flowers using some acrylic stamps designed by LRS. My friend is a school teacher, so I finished the inside covers up using some pages from a 1960's math workbook. I hope she likes it.

I hope you are almost ready for Christmas and you are staying nice and warm. Have a great day!!

12 Days of Christmas Crop at Treasured Scrapbooking

2007-12-02T17:27:00.000-06:00

Come and join us at Treasured Scrapbooking for 12 days of scrapping fun and games and prizes. Starting Monday, December 3, the Design Team will be posting either a challenge, a game, or a fun make-n-take project, every day for the next 12 days. You will have until Sunday, December 16th at midnight to finish uploading your layouts and/or projects to the gallery in the 12 Days of Christmas forum. For every layout or project that you upload your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a fabulous prize from Treasured Scrapbooking. Come on over and join the fun...you only need to click here to start your fun!! I hope to see you there!!

TS Dec 1st Layout and Sketch

2007-12-01T12:05:00.000-06:00

The December scrapbooking monthly kits go on sell today at Treasured Scrapbooking, hurry on over before they sell out. I created this layout as part of my DT work using the December Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1. I had a lot of fun using this kit. This kit came with some stickles and Making Memories foiling paper and those products were so fun to use. I used the stickles on the word "cold" and I used the MM foiling paper for the stars on the gloves (aren't they too cute!). Isn't this a yummy kit! Everything on this layout was included in the kit except for the American Crafts Thickers - Prancer (purchased from TS store), VersaMagic Ink (rec'd in an earlier TS Card Kit), Black & White Pens and staples.

I hope this layout leaves a little song in your heart and brings you a little Christmas spirit! Have a wonderful day!

Dec TS Sneak Peek and Star Ornament #2

2007-11-30T12:49:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow is December 1st (wow is Christmas really that close?? yikes!!) and I will get to share with you one of my layouts that I created with the December Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1. It was jam packed full of goodies this month. And best of all, the kit does not limit you only to Christmas themed layouts. The colors in the kit are just beautiful. Here is a little sneak peek of different sections of my layout. Isn't it yummy looking?

I also wanted to share with you my second Star Ornament that I made in my online ornament class at Little Red Scrapbook. It's a little different than the one the instructor made, but I really like the way it turned out. The ornament looks so much prettier IRL...the little clear buttons really reflect the glitter.

Take care and be sure to check back with me tomorrow when I post my layout and tell you about something exciting happening at Treasured Scrapbooking.

A Few Cards

2007-11-27T12:15:00.000-06:00

I received the November Treasured Scrapbooking Card Kit and I couldn't wait to use it, so I made a few cards with it this weekend. Leslie's card kits are so packed with goodies, you can check them out here.

The first card I made I used sketch #33 from sketchthis:cards for my inspiration. It was such a fun and simple sketch to use that this card came together rather quickly:

The second card I made for sketch #4 challenge at Card Studio Designs. It was very late at night when I started this card so I just kept it simple.

Thanks for taking a peek and I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Peppermint Swap {SIWL Ornament Swap}

2007-11-26T17:33:00.000-06:00

Deb Damboise of Say It With Letters is hosting a fun ornament swap called Peppermint Swap. For my ornaments, I decided to try a technique that I have never done before. I don't know the name of this technique, but you simply take little squares of fabric and fold them to create little triangles and then you attach them to create different patterns. Instead of using fabric, I decided to use some patterned paper. In keeping with the peppermint theme, I choose two different floral papers by Anna Griffin that had some red and white in it, and some red paper by SandyLion and to tie the colors together I choose some beige paper by Making Memories. Here is a peek at my ornaments:

I found the whole process of making these ornaments really relaxing, even though they were a little time consuming. I really like they way they turned out; I only hope my swappers like them too. Thanks Deb for hosting such a fun swap!!

Thanks for taking a peek and I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Not Today

2007-11-20T15:59:00.000-06:00

Well I tried out for a card designer position at Card Studio Designs, but I didn't make the team. I am excited though because now I get to share the card I made especially for the design team call with you. I had to use Making Memories Product, Chipboard and a label (I used a dymo label, but cut each letter to create my sentiment). Here is my card:

Congratulations to all of the talented ladies who did make the team. I look forward to being inspired by each and every one of them.

Thanks for taking a peek.

Star Ornament

2007-11-20T09:55:00.001-06:00

Here is my first ornament I made from my Little Red Scrapbook online Ornament class. Deanne Schermerhorn is teaching the class and she is such a talented lady. We are going to be making a total of 6 ornaments. This one was so quick and easy to make, I can't wait to make some more. If you haven't taken an online course, you should check them out here.

I hope you are having a wonderful day.

Sketch #32 & TS Dec Kit #1 Sneak Peek!

2007-11-17T18:49:00.000-06:00

Here is my take on sketch #32 on sketchthis:cards blog. It was a fun sketch. I created this card using some yummy Melissa Frances papers I received in my November Little Red Scrapbook kit. The colorful leaves are from my secret sister, Lorry on LRS. Thanks Lorry they are gorgeous!

I'm waiting to get my DT kit from Treasured Scrapbooking. The December TS Kit #1 is full of yumminess this month. I can't wait to start playing with it. Here's a sneak peek!! If you want one, you better hurry and get one while they last.

Take care, and I talk again soon.

TS Nov Kit #1 Goodies

2007-11-15T12:25:00.001-06:00

Today is the 15th, which means I get to share more of my Treasured Scrapbooking goodies with everyone! Not only do I get to share, but so does the rest of the design team, so click here and be inspired by this team's talent and the yummy stuff Leslie's kits have to offer.

I used the TS Nov Kit #1 which was packed full of gorgeous papers and some very fun embellishments. I altered the 7 Gypsies Circle Book that came with the kit, and

I made this fun Halloween layout.

Thanks for taking a peek!! I will talk again soon.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!

2007-11-14T10:32:00.000-06:00

4,380 days ago a new chapter in my life began. My son was born at 8:20 am weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz. He was so tiny, but he filled up my heart the moment I laid eyes on him. How blessed am I to have spent these past 12 years with you...wow how time flies. I hope you have an amazing day today!! I look forward to seeing you take your first steps towards becoming a teenager right before my very eyes. I love you sweetie!! May God bless you with many many more!!

Mix it Up Challenge #2

2007-11-11T21:33:00.000-06:00

Here is another card I made this weekend for a challenge at Card Studio Designs. I had to create something using American Crafts, Scenic Route and 7Gypsies. I cut out the flowers from the AC paper and hand drew the details in the flowers. It was a fun challenge.

Sketch #31

2007-11-11T11:35:00.000-06:00

Here is my take on Janel Richmond's sketch #31 on sketchthis:cards. It was a fun sketch. I used some beautiful Luxe papers and a journaling card from my monthly scrapbook kit from Treasured Scrapbooking.

So Excited!!

2007-11-11T02:21:00.000-06:00

Leslie Hammill announced the new Design Team for Teasured Scrapbooking on Friday night at our Cyber Crop. And guess what......

The new Design Team is (in no particular order):
JoEllyn (josie_24)
Sarah (Sarah)
Erin (ErinGudge)
Melanie (Melanie)
Kathi (kathi_minikatie)
Dolores (Dolores)
Marcene (Marcene)
Shelly (Reel Girl)
Sara (arastoscrap) <<---------See that's Me!!
Amanda (Amanda L.)

I am on the List!!!! Whoohoo...doing a little happy dance!! I was so excited when Leslie invited me to be part of the design team for another term. The competition was tough. I am honored to be a part the TS team and Leslie is an awesome person to design for. Her kits are just so gorgeous. I am excited to start working with the new design team starting Dec 1st. I know those girls are going to push me to work harder, because they are all so talented, but I am looking forward to the challenge with great anticipation.

Have a great day and I'll talk again soon!!

Tonight & Tomorrow (Nov 9 & 10)

2007-11-09T15:54:00.000-06:00

Is going to be fun fun fun!! Come and join me at Treasured Scrapbooking for some scrapping good time at our Cyber Crop! We are going to have a lot of cool challenges, games and whole lot of fun!! You will also have a chance to win some prizes...whoohoo. Love scrappy prizes!!

If you love make-n-takes, we have a few. I will be giving instructions on how to make this beautiful Thankful Banner!! So be sure you stop by and join the fun!!

Hope to see you there!!

A Pretty Card

2007-11-09T10:26:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to to share a pretty card I made last night with some yummy Sassafras Lass papers and Fancy Pants felt goodness. This is my card for Sketch Challenge #3 at Card Studio Designs by Janelle Richmond.

I also wanted to share with you a beautiful angel my daughter made in memory of her "Little Grandma".

WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LITTLE GRANDMA!!

Sneak Peak

2007-11-08T16:02:00.000-06:00

Come join us at Treasured Scrapbooking for a fun filled Cyber Crop this weekend starting Friday night(Nov 9)and all day Saturday (Nov 10). We are going to have several challenges, games and prizes and a couple of make-n-take projects. This is a place where the scrapping is always fun and so are the people!!

Here is a sneak peak of my make-n-take project:

Hope to see you there!!

A Little Piece of Art

2007-11-04T14:24:00.000-06:00

With the new time change, my kids got up early so we decided to get dressed and go to mass early and then went out to eat. I loved getting an early start to our day.

I'm working on a make and take project for our Cyber Crop at Treasured Scrapbooking. I'll try to post a sneak peak a little later in the week. Be sure to visit us at Treasured Scrapbooking.com on Friday night (Nov 9) and all day Saturday (Nov 10) for a lot of fun challenges, games and make and takes. It's going to be a lot of fun. You will get several layouts done and have a chance to win a prize from TS.

In the meantime I thought I would leave you with a little something pretty to look at. I created this birdhouse using the November Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1. The project is going to be freatured in the upcoming TS newsletter. So if you want instructions on how to make this cute little birdhouse, be sure go signup for the newsletter before November 15th.

And here is the layout and the sketch that I created using this same TS kit. The colors in this kit are so yummy!! (Note: the color of the cardstock for this layout is actually a pale yellow color and not the light brown as shown in the picture.)

I hope you all had a great weekend! I will talk again soon!!

Fun Shopping Day and Mail Day

2007-11-03T23:11:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone out there in blog land. I have finally decided to become a member of the blogger world. I know I have much to learn about the ins and outs of this place, but I am very excited to be here and share a little piece of my world.

Today I had a great day. I started the day off by doing a little scrappy shopping for a few final items for my secret sister over at Little Red Scrapbook. I hope she likes what I got for her, I really had a lot of fun shopping for her. Here is a little card I made using items from one of my LRS kits, to include in her package of goodies:

After I went to the post office I stopped by Hancock Fabrics to look for some fabric. I couldn't find what I was looking for, but I didn't leave empty handed. I found a few pieces of crochet lace that I just had to have for my stash. I'm not sure what I am going to do with it, but the colors were yummy and I just couldn't beat the price: I also stopped by a cute litte craft/antique store called Craftiques and I shopped for about 2.5 hours. I had so much fun just looking around at everything. I picked up a few things to play with and few things that were just pretty. I walked out of there only buying $13 worth of stuff, so it wasn't too bad. Here are a few of my goodies that I picked up:

And to make my day even better, I received my etsy order from Abbie at damseldesigns.etsy.com. She always packages her stuff so nicely, and even threw in a little extra goodie for me for being a return customer; she is so sweet. Here are a few items that I ordered from her:

I hope everyone had a Great Saturday too. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour for Day Light Savings time.