X Marks The Crop

Hey yall! I hope you are having a great day today! This weekend I participated in the 'X Marks The Crop' at Treasured Scrapbooking. The whole crop had a pirate theme and it was, without a doubt, the most fun and creative crop I have ever played in!!! I only wish I could of done more. But I did get a few things done. I did some combining on the challenges, so I got more done than I thought I would. Here is what I accomplished:

"Rosey Cheeks"
This is an 8x8 layout, which is always a challenge for me. I have a problem with these because I never feel there is enough room to embellish. I used the Martha Stewart loop border punch for the layering on the bottom. The alpha's were cut with my Cricut using my SCAL software.

"Suspend"
This one was for a blindfold challenge. You had to have someone else pick out 3 patterned papers, embellishment, and alphabet stickers. Of course, Brandon had to do mine. Now, yall know my husband is great at this sort of thing. He knows all thing scrappy and did a great job....except he picked out the weirdest colors...gray and green! I've never used those together before, so that was a challenge.

"Blimey"

I used SCAL for the alphas on this one. I also used the Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page Spiderweb punches. Love those new punches!!!! The corner flourish is from Home Accents and the ship is from Paper Doll Dress Up.

"Be Whooo You Are"

This is my first layout using my new SCAL program with my Cricut. I cut the lettering and the owl with it.

Thanks for stoppin' by! Have a great day!!! Happy Scrappin'!

Marvelous Monday

Mornin' Yall! How are you doing on this beautiful Monday morning? It is so pretty outside here today. I am ready for a new week!! I'm already ready for Wednesday to be here because I have a crop with one of my good buddies, Michele. She is such a sweetie and has really become a close friend. I can't wait for some girl time!!!! But until then, I need to clean my house and do some laundry!! It's a mess in here! I had a fabulous weekend. I spent alot of time croppin' in our 'X Marks The Crop' on Treasured Scrapbooking. I will post all the work I finished during the crop for you tomorrow.

Anyways, I wanted to share some stuff with you today. First, we have another fun challenge for you at The Cuttlebug Spot. This week we are creating invitations. Here is the link to the blog for you:

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

I created a Halloween party invitation card. I used the Martha Stewart Continuous Spiderweb punch system for the edge of the card. I also used the Martha Stewart Drippy Goo punch. I used the following Cuttlebug folders: Boo To You, Spiderweb, and the combo Halloween sign. I also used Stickles and some ribbon. The alphas are Making Memories. Here it is:


Next, we also have a fun challenge debuting today at The Chirper Challenge.

http://chirperchallenge.blogspot.com/

This week are to find a sketch on Scrapsketch and use it on our layout. We also are to use stars and buttons. I cut my circle with Plantin' Schoolbook and Home Accents for the word 'love.' Here is my layout:

"All Because Two People Fell In Love"

Thank you for droppin' by today! I hope you have a great week! Happy Scrappin'!!!!

Debut Day!!!

Good Morning Saturday! How are yall doin' on this beautiful morning?! I am croppin' today and am so ready to scrap!!! But first, I wanted to blog since it is debut day for me at a lot of my DT's.

First up, it's time to get FIT at ScrapFIT! We have a fun new challenge up today! Go and check it out! We'd love to see what you can do!!!

http://scrapfit.blogspot.com/

"Family"
This is the layout I created for this challenge. This is my Daddy and Carter decked out in their Alabama football outfits. I miss Carter being this age sometimes. He was such a sweetie! He still is, but he was so loving when he was this small!! Anyways, I used my Cricut to cut the large circle. I used a Martha Stewart border punch called Scallop Dot for the other piece of paper. I inked both of these, as well as the exterior of the layout, with some Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Fired Brick. I used the EK Success Swiss Cheese border on my photo mat. I hope you can tell that part. I also brought in some stitching, Jenni Bowlin embellishment stickers, Pink Paislee alpha stickers, 7 Gypsies Gaffer tape, metal turnmounts, and a metal hinge. Here is this one:

Up close so you can see the outer edge of the photo mat:

"A Southernbelle's Scrappy Room"
Here is my altered project for the month of August for Treasured Scrapbooking. I used Kit #1 to create this cookie sheet board for my scrappy room. The small butterflies that you see are actually magnets. I simply hot glued some tiny round magnets to the back of them. With the cookie sheet being metal, this makes a great board to tack notes up on. I used my Crop A Dile to punch 2 holes (at the top and bottom) of each side of the cookie sheet. This allowed me to thread toile through for the top portion to hang it up and at the bottom for the pennant part. The pennant's are chipboard from Jenni Bowlin that came in the kit. I simply covered them up with some paper and decorated them. I used my Cricut to cut the medallion that the alpha's are on. The green alpha's are Thickers. I also brought in some ribbon, buttons, rhinestones, and more butterflies. This is so cute hanging in my scrappy room! I wish yall could see it in person! You should make one today!!! It was so inexpensive! I bought the cookie sheet in a pack of 3 for a little over $3 at Wal-Mart!!! Then just alter it up with paper and make you some magnets! Easy Peasy! Here it is:

The little butterflies are the magnets:

I used the magnets to put some postcards up so you can see how it looks when things are tacked up on the board:

"Heartstrings"

This is my second DT layout for the month of August for Treasured Scrapbooking. I used the August Kit #1 to create this layout. I had so much fun with this one. It took me forever to cut up all the little strips and stick them down where I wanted, but I think it was worth it. I love the effect it gives. This is also a new color palette for me. I do not work with orange very much, but it is growing on me. I used my Cricut to cut out 1-3" and 2-1 1/2" squares of double sided paper in order to make my pinwheels. I painted the Thickers alphas with some orange scrapbook paint. I also brought in a rub on, rhinestones, ink, and some stitching with my machine. Here is this one:

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Also, we have another fun sketch for ya over at Unscripted Sketches!!! So hop on over and join us:

http://unscriptedsketches.com/

This week, I decided to make a little sign to hang up in my home during Halloween. I was inspired to do this by looking at all the new Halloween decoration they are beginning to put out in the craft stores. I also was just itchin' to use my new Martha Stewart Spiderweb Continuous Punch system. I am in love!!!!! Love it! Love it! LOVE IT!!!!! I added some embellishment from K & Co. along with some ribbon, pom pom trim, and toile. The lettering is from the Cuttin' Up Cricut cartridge. I added Stickles glitter glue to the lettering for some bling. The sign is actually a page out of a chipboard book that I altered up to meet my needs. Here it is:

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!! Thanks for stoppin' by!

I'm So Excited!!!!

Hey yall! Guess what? Brandon just bought me the Sure Cuts A Lot software for my Cricut Expression! I am so excited and can't wait to learn how to use this program to cut anything I want!! Whoo hoo! It is a anniversary gift! Wasn't that so sweet? He had been listening to me ramble on about it for weeks and out of the blue got it for me!!! I tell ya, he's a keeper! Giggle!

Anyways, I hope yall have a great weekend! I am scrappin' this weekend so I hope to have some new stuff to put up. Thanks for droppin' by!!!

Arghhh!! It Be Time To Crop!!!

Yo Ho Matey's! It be time to crop! Come on over to Treasured Scrapbooking and join us for our week long 'X Marks The Crop.' We'd love to have ya!!! Here is the direct link to the challenges/games:

http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=81

My challenge for the crop is called 'Drink Up Me Hearties, Yo Ho.' I asked that you base your creation around a tropical drink (more info on the TS board if you wanna play). I chose 'coconut milk as my inspo behind this layout. I used my Cricut Printing Press cart to cut my circles and ring. I also used my new Martha Stewart continuous loop border punch....it is so awesome! Yall know my addiction to those punches and I am ashamed to say I have given in to the addiction again! I've already bought the loop system, spiderweb system, frosty village, graveyard, and turkey dinner ones! Shhh! Don't tell my husband! LOL. Anyways, back to the layout. I also added in some bling around my circle and Stickles glitter glue to my alphas, which are Thickers by American Crafts. This is Carter running and playin in the surf on the beach at Gulf Shores.

'Wave Runner'

Also, I have a few more things debuting today. This next layout is for my DT at The Chirper Challenge blog. We are highlighting the 'New Arrival' cartridge this week. If you would like to join in on this fun challenge, go here:

http://chirperchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used NA for my train. I also brought in some stitching, toile, ric rac, brads, and alpha stickers.

'In TRAINing'

Also, it's Monday and you know what that means!!! Another fun challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot! This is one of my fave blogs! Come on over and join us:

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

This week we are having a sketch challenge and the sketch was designed by yours truly! Giggle! I love creating sketches and am so thankful I was asked to create one for the blog. The sketch is on my sketching blog too if you want to see it. I created a layout using the sketch. I used the MS border punch again. I also embossed the circles with the Fleur De Li's embossing folder. I brought in some stitching, ribbon, bling, and alpha stickers too.

'Grin'

That's all from me today! I plan on croppin' all week along with the 'X Marks The Crop' at TS, so lots more to come!

Yall have a wonderful day and thank you for stoppin' by!!!! Happy Croppin'!

Unscripted Sketches #18

Hey yall! How are you doing on this beautiful Saturday morning? Good I hope!!! I love Saturday mornings because it means it's time for another fun sketch at Unscripted Sketches. I just LOVE this blog! The sketches always inspire me so much. They give me that jumping off point when I want to scrap. So go on over and check out this week's sketch:

http://unscriptedsketches.com/

This week I decided to create a bookmark with the sketch. Yes, I am one of those Twilight
fanatics! LOL. I am currently on the 'Eclipse' book and am lovin' it! I am so ready for the 'New Moon' movie to debut! I already told Brandon that I wanted to go! Hee hee. Anywho...this was a very easy, fun project to create. I made it special for one of my scrappy buddies. I hope she will like it. The red polka dotted paper and black chipboard embellishment are Cosmo Cricket. I added a apple brad to the center of the flower. I also incorporated some lace, black crushed velvet ribbon for the bow, and toile' for the top. The alphas are Pink Paislee. I used my Cuttlebug and embossed the white strip of paper with the Swiss Dots folder.

So do come on over and join in on this fun sketch! We'd love to have you!!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog!!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Take care and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

A Cricut Classroom

Hey yall! Well, I told you several weeks ago about my visit to AL to see my family. My Mom is a 5th grade teacher there and I helped to decorate her classroom while I was home. We used alot of Cricut action and I wanted to share it with yall. You will have to excuse these pix. I took them when I was home. The school was not open to visitors, so the lights in the hallway were not on. I got the best I could.

My Mom has 2 windows in her classroom. I picked out this fabric and she made curtains. I suggested she add ball fringe to the bottom for some extra whimsy. The curtains are brown with hot pink, light pink, and lime green polka dots. Then we cut 2 large owls for each window. The owl that you see is from Disney's Happily Ever After.

On the door leading into her classroom, we cut more owls out. She will put the kids' name on these. The alphas are from Lyrical Letters.

I made this banner to Welcome people to her room. The pennants are from Lyrical Letters. I cut out the word 'Welcome' and added an owl to each one. I strung it together with twine. It is so cute in person. I wish yall could see better. We cut out another large owl and put her name on it so everyone would know it was her room.

Now for her large bulletin board outside. We used light blue fabric for the background and a dark blue border. The tree is paper that my Mom painted herself. We used the title 'This Year Is Going To Be A Hoot' and cut it out with Lyrical Letters. The largest owl is so cute!! I made it especially for Mom. I used some lace on the bust for it's feathers. I also added buttons to the eyes and a bow to her hair. Then all of the smaller owls are for the kids. She will put their names on them. I tried to make the branch more dimensional. I hope you can tell. The hallways are so narrow, I could not stand in front of the board and get the whole thing.

Here is a side view:

I put 2 little owls in the 'hole' of the tree.

This is her large owl.

I used Paper Doll Dress Up for the grass.

Now, I know I am partial since she is my Mom, but her classroom is the cutest thing!!!! I grinned each day I saw it. I hope yall will like it!

Thanks for stoppin' by! I am gettin' back to scrappin' this weekend and promise to share! Yall take care and have a beautiful weekend!

Indian Echo Caverns

Hey yall! Well, today was the last day to spend with my inlaws who are visiting from AL. We went to Indian Echo Caverns. It was just so much fun!!! I posted some pix on Treasured Scrapbooking. If you would like to see...here is the direct link:

http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22072

We all had such a wonderful time this week! It was so nice having some of our family here to visit. I believe they all had a really good time as well. I am sad to see them go!!! But that is how vacations go. They come fast and go by fast. Now, it is time to get back to the old routine. I have not scrapped in over a week and it is killing me!! So tomorrow I am going to work on getting caught up online and in my housework. Then this weekend is scrappin', scrappin', and even more scrappin'! LOL. So I hope to have stuff to share soon!!! Hope you all have had a wonderful week and have a fabulous weekend!!! Take care and as always, thanks for stopping by!!!

Hugs!!!

Wanna See Some Pix?

Hey yall! As you know, my inlaws are visiting from AL this week. We have been on the go from the minute we wake up until the minute we go to bed! I'm beat, but having a blast! Here is the direct link to some pix I just posted over on Treasured Scrapbooking if you would like to see:

http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22027

I hope to be back to my scrappy self this weekend!!!! Yall have a great week!!!

Off to Philly We Go....

Hey guys! I am sorry to be so MIA. My inlaws are visiting from AL and we have been on the go go go!!! We went to Hershey, PA on Sunday, Gettysburg on Monday, and are off to Philadelphia today! I am having a blast, but not able to hop online much at all. I'm either not home or too exhausted when I get home to do much of anything. I have pix, which I will share a few asap!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say hello and tell yall that I hope you are having a fabulous week!!!! I miss scrappin', but it is nice to get out and do stuff! Yall take care!!!

Whooo Has A Sweet Tooth?

Hey everyone! How are you today? Ready for a new week? I am! My inlaws are here this week and we are going to be doing some fun stuff. Anyways, this week at The Cuttlebug Spot, we are making projects using our favorite folders. One of my favorite folders is the new Owl embossing folder. I used the Wedding Solutions cartridge to create this candy box. I also used Storybook for the rest. Here is my project:

If you can, do drop by The Cuttlebug Spot and check out the rest of the DT's projects! Then, join us for this challenge! We'd love to have ya! Here is the link:

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stoppin' by today! Happy Scrappin'!

Twilight Swap

Hey everyone! Happy Sunday! As many of you know, I am one of those Twilight fanatics!!! I love Twilight! So I decided to join a Twilight Swap on the Cricut Message Board. I made these little door/wall hangers for my group. I found this pic online and printed it out. I then mounted it twice and used the Martha Stewart drippy goo punch to resemble 'blood.' I also added some red trim and black toile. They are so much cuter in person, but I hope you can tell a bit about them. Here they are:

I can't wait to send these in and get this swap back. I'll be sure to let yall know what all I get back. Yall take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend! Happy Scrappin'!

Debut's Out The Whazoo!!! LOL!

Hey yall!! Happy Saturday!!! It's the first day of August! Can you believe it? This summer is flying by! I can't believe it's almost time for kids to go back to school! But I am ready for fall! Hee hee!! Anyways, Saturday is one of my fave days of the week because it is debut day for Unscripted Sketches. The sketch this week was so fun to work with. If you would like to see the sketch and the other DT's fabulous projects, go here:

http://unscriptedsketches.com/

I decided to make an altered project this week. This is a premade box from Oriental Trading that I altered with American Crafts papers. I really had a lot of fun with this project. It was so easy to create and I love those funky papers. I also incorporated some bling, pom pom trim, ribbon, and Thickers. Here it is:

At Treasured Scrapbooking, we are to create an original layout and coordinating sketch for the 1st of every month. Here is the coordinating sketch I created:

Here is the layout. This layout was created using the Treasured Scrapbooking Kit #1. This is Olivia, my BFF from high school's little girl. I used my Cuttlebug for the butterflies and my Cricut Expression for the circles.

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As a DT Member, I also am responsible for one challenge per month. This month, I chose to base my challenge around a festival that we have in my hometown of Russellville, AL every August....the Watermelon festival!! Go on over to Treasured and join in on the challenges if you can! All of the DT post some fun challenges and they always get the creativity going. Here is my layout for my challenge:

Today is also the debut of the workout challenges at a new challenge blog called ScrapFIT. I hope you all will come on over and join in on these fun challenges! This is going to be a great blog and I know there will be so much inspiration going on! Here is the link for you:

http://scrapfit.blogspot.com/

For our first challenge, we were asked to create a project with the following guidelines: Water sports and the use of 'ink.' I knew when Kelly told us about this challenge that I wanted to scrap these pictures of Carter outside at Momaw's playing with the hose. Mom snapped this shot and I love how a rainbow showed up in the background. Carter loves to pull out the hose and play to beat the summer heat. All patterned paper is My Mind's Eye. I used some felt Thickers for the title, which I later went over with yellow Stickles. I used my Cricut to cut out the circle for my sun. I then cut some strips for the 'rays'. I added a variety of yellow buttons on the top of my sun for some embellishment. I also decided to add a bit of dimension with my 'rays.' I used Red Colorbox Ink around the edges of some of my paper. Here is the layout:

So you can see the dimension of the 'rays.'

If you can, do hop on over to the blog to see the other fabulous layouts by my fellow DT sista's. We'd love to see what fabulous scrappiness you can do too! So join in on the fun!

Also, we have a fun new challenge at The Chirper Challenge. Here is the link for you:
http://chirperchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose to make an owl shaped card. This owl is from Happily Ever After. I also incorporated some lace, bling, ribbon, and pearl trim. Here it is:

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Whoo...I think that is all! It's a busy day today, but super fun! Thank you for stoppin' in today! I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Happy Scrappin'!