A Scraphappy Southernbelle

Friday, April 8, 2011

He Can Always Brighten My Day!!!

Hey y'all! Happy Friday!!! TGIF! Whoo hoo! I am so glad the weekend is here! I've got a weekend of scrappin' to do and am so excited to get started! I've been working on some projects this week, which I will share this evening...gotta get the pix edited first. But I wanted to hop on and blog right quick to send some praise out to my wonderful hubby, Brandon. I had been having a rough few days...just been down with some stuff in my personal life and was getting so frustrated and ready to give up. But Brandon always brightens my day! He knew I was feeling rough and he brought me home some flowers!!! I put them on my scrappy desk and can't wait to sit at my desk to admire them while I scrap. Thank you to B for being the BEST hubby!!! I love ya!

Aren't they pretty?
Gotta love those husbands!

I'll see you guys later tonight or tomorrow with new scrappy stuff! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!
Scrappy Hugs! 
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Thursday, April 7, 2011

New Die Cuts With A View Stacks!!!!

Hey guys! OMG! I just had to share this right quick. My awesome friend, Karen, sent me this link to new DCWV stacks that are coming out at Jo-Ann this month and I just had to share it with you guys! It's a YouTube video and can be found


I am totally going to look today and see if they have that peacock one in! Y'all know I ADORE peacocks, right?! LOL! I keep telling Brandon that I'm going to do a peacock tree for Christmas!

Anyways, thanks to Karen for sharing that with me and I hope you guys enjoy it as well! Lots of yummy paper stacks! I'll see you soon with some new scrappy stuff! The hubby has been off of work quite a bit due to meetings and we have been hanging out...so not as much scrappin' going on.

Have a great day! Happy Scrappin'!
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Monday, April 4, 2011

USA Banner

Hey guys! How are ya?!!! I hope you are having a fabulous day so far! I have a quick project to share with you today...a USA, patriotic themed banner. I created this banner to hang on my front door for the month of July. I cut this banner out using my Cricut die cutting machine and SCAL software. If you are a SCAL user and would like the svg for this scalloped pennant, shoot me an email at aymee810@yahoo.com and I'll be more than happy to share it with ya!

"USA Banner"
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)
Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts
Rhinestones: The Paper Studio
Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft), Plantin' Schoolbook
Electronic Cutter Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

I cut the banner pieces out at about a 5" and attached them together using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. I cut the circular shape that I put the letters on out using SCAL. I popped those up for added dimension with my Helmar Zap Dots. A very simple project, but I can't wait to put it on my front door!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you have a great day! See you soon!
Happy Scrappin'!!!
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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Play Ball

Happy Sunday All! I have a layout I'd like to share with you today! This layout features my brother, sister in law, and nephew (Carter) all enjoying a victory at the ball park. Carter played T-Ball 2 summers ago and was on 'The Pirates.' He is so funny playing ball! I only wish I could make it to every game. I've only been to a few since I live so far away, but I hear he loves every minute of it!

"Play Ball"
Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Die Cuts With A View
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Buttons: The Paper Studio, Studio Calico
Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts
Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts
Thread: Coats & Clark
I just love these alphabet stickers from American Crafts! I should of bought a few more packs! I popped these up using Helmar Zap Dots for added dimension.
I adhered these fabulous buttons with my trusty Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. I adore that stuff! It's perfect for buttons!

See ya tomorrow!
Happy Scrappin'!!!
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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Our Summertime Sweet Pea

Hey Y'all! Happy Saturday! I hope you all are enjoying a fabulous weekend! I have been trying to get back in the scrappy groove after our vacation. It took me a few days to get my house back in order and I had so much to check off of my 'to do' list. I can't believe how long it takes me to catch up! LOL! But I was finally able to catch up and sit at my scrappy desk. I created 3 projects on Thursday and wanted to share them with you over the next few days. First up, a layout.

"Our Summertime Sweet Pea"
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)
Staples: Swingline
Pearls: Queen & Co.
Glitter Glue: Stickles (Ranger Industries)
Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake)
Twine: Divine Twine
Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts, Glitz
Corner Punch: EK Success
Electronic Cutter, Cartridge: Cricut (Provo Craft), Plantin' Schoolbook
Sketch: Liz Qualman

This page features my little cutie, my nephew Carter. Here he is enjoying a day at the beach while on summer vacation. I just love that little grin!
I cut the pea banner out of pattered paper and popped it up with Helmar Zap Dots. I then tied bows out of Divine Twine and attached them with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.
Journaling
Thanks for visiting my blog today! I hope you'll come back soon! Happy Scrappin' to ya!!!
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Friday, April 1, 2011

April Scrapstreet Showroom Featuring Imaginisce

Hey y'all! Happy April! I cannot believe it is already April! My how time flies! Anyways, this month at Scrapstreet, we are using some cute goodies from Imaginisce in the Showroom and I wanted to share my projects with you guys here as well. If you'd like to check out this month's issue, go HERE. It's awesome!

I created 3 projects using these goodies.

"You Are My Sunshine"
This page features my favorite little man, my nephew, Carter! He truly is a burst of sunshine in the lives of all he touches! He is such a mess, but a sweetie as well! I did a bit of funky stitching around the edge of the page.I just kind of winged it and did not follow a pattern. I also added zig zag stitching to the center of my circle. I was going for a sunshine look with the big die cut in the back. I used pop dots to pop up the die cuts from Imaginisce for some added dimension.

Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Imaginisce
Buttons: American Crafts
Die Cuts: Imaginisce
Thread: Coats & Clark
Alphabet Stickers: Glitz
Journaling Spot: Elle's Studio
Punch: EK Success
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Electronic Cutting Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
Pen: Stampin' Up!
 "When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade"
You know me, I adore making easel cards! I always am pleased with the results I get when I make them. They are just so easy and I love 'em!

Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Imaginisce
Chipboard: Imaginisce
Ribbon: American Crafts
Rhinestones: Queen & Co
Twine: Divine Twine
Punch: Fiskars
Oval Cutting System: Creative Memories
 "Juicy Altered Hanging Frame"
As many of you know, I love decorating my home for the seasons. In August, I decorate in a watermelon theme because my hometown of Russellville, AL has a huge watermelon festival in August. So when I saw this cute watermelon themed die cuts and patterned paper, I knew I wanted to do something with it to add to my home decor'.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Imaginisce
Die Cuts: Imaginisce
Pearls: Queen & Co
Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)
Canvas Frame: Canvas Corp.
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Electronic Cutter Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
Alrighty, that is all for me today. I hope you have a great day! Happy Scrappin' to ya and thanks for visiting my blog! I hope to see you again soon!
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Monday, March 28, 2011

A Perfect Place for Post It's!

Hey y'all! Happy Monday!!! Did you enjoy a nice weekend?! I hope so! Brandon and I had a wonderful time visiting with our families! Today we are back on the road again making the 12 hour drive back up to Pennsylvania after our vacation, but I wanted to take a minute to blog before we left. I have a post going up on the "She's A Sassylady" blog today and I wanted to share my projects with you here as well. For the tutorial on how I created this project, go HERE for the direct link.

I created these little 'Post It' note holders in treat baggies with my Mom this weekend. As many of you may already know, my Mom teaches 5th grade. Well, she is a scrapper like me and enjoys giving her fellow educators a nice little treat every now and then. This week at school they are going through their yearly state testing with the students, so Mom thought it would be nice to make a little something for everyone. So I came up with this simple take on the 'Post It' note holders. Again, for full instructions and more pictures (including the inside of these once opened) on how I created these, you can visit the link above. I hope you won't mind doing a bit of blog hopping. I promise you'll love the 'Sassy' blog! It's great!

Each of these hold 2 of the 'Post It' note pads. You can purchase a pack of 'Post It' notes at Wal Mart in a pack of 6 pads for a little over $5. So you could make 3 of these out of one pack, so very affordable. I put an initial on the inside and the back of each of these to personalize them a tad. I hope the teachers will enjoy using these.

Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: K & Company
Trims, Ribbons: Hobby Lobby, JoAnn
Rhinestones, Pearls: The Paper Studio, Queen & Co
Embellishments: The Paper Studio
Pen: Stampin' Up!
Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts, Fiskars, EK Success
Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft), Storybook
Electronic Cutting Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
Clear Treat Baggies: Wilton

We made 14 of these together over the weekend. I made the following 7:






For the back, we added our business card. Mom and I create scrappy stuff on the side for a little extra $ to support our crafty addiction! LOL.
That is all for me today. I need to get ready and hit the road! That drive is a killer, but I am glad to be going back home. I miss my home and my scrappy space!

Thank you, as always, for visiting my blog! I hope you'll drop by again soon! Happy Scrappin' to ya!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Double The Helmar! Double The Fun!!!

Hey' yall! Happy Thursday!!! I hope all of you are having a wonderful week! I have been a busy bee this week. My husband and I are down in Alabama visiting our families. We are having a ball! The time just goes by way too quick though! But gotta have fun while you can, right?! LOL. Before I start my crafty ramblings today, I first wanted to shout a BIG 'Happy Birthday' to my hubby, Brandon! He is turning the big 3-0 today and I am just so excited!!! I love birthdays and I can't wait to celebrate this one with the best husband ever!!! I hope he has a wonderful day!

Now, on to the craftyness. I have a new post going up on the Helmar blog today and I wanted to share my projects with you here as well. If you would like more info and pix on these projects, go HERE.

"Gandy" Altered Frame
I created this frame out of an old picture frame to hang in our new home. I decided to use our last name as the main focal point of the project. I am thinking that I will hang this by our front door.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs
Alphabet: Jillibean Soup
Flowers, Pins, Felt & Chipboard Embellishments (the birdies): Maya Road
Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)
Bling: Queen & Co.
Specialty Ink: Tattered Angels
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Electronic Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
Font: Brock Script
 I am in love with this ribbon from Hobby Lobby! I see myself picking it up in each available color! LOL. And I got it on sale!!! Yay!
 The Helmar Zap Dots and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots really helped me on this project. They enabled me to add many layers of dimension with my embellishments.
 See the dimension? I love it! I left the glass out of the frame for this very reason. I wanted this to pop off the wall so to speak.
 Second up, I created this banner to hang in our home (or maybe on the front door) to welcome the arrival of my favorite season...spring!!!

"Happy Spring" Banner
Canvas: Maya Road
Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)
Twine: Divine Twine
Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts
Buttons: Jenni Bowlin Studio
Bling, Pearls: Queen & Co.
Specialty Ink: Tattered Angels
 This entire project is held together with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. That stuff is fabulous!
 Love these buttons from JBS! So cute! I tied a bow in the center of each one using bakers twine.
Well, that is all she wrote for me today! LOL! I am off to get my scrap on with my Mom today! Then to celebrate the hubby's birthday tonite! A full day of fun, fun, fun! Whoo hoo!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful week! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope to see you again soon!

Happy Scrappin'!!!
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Yippie!!! Helmar Now At 2Peas!!!!

Hey y'all! What's up?!!! I hope each of you are having a phenominal week! I have been busy busy. Brandon and I made it safe and sound to Alabama and are having a ball visiting our family. Today we are headed to Auburn, AL to visit his brother. Being big Alabama football fans, I hope my car doesn't get vandalized! LOL. 'Cause we have several AL stickers. We are only staying one night though, so maybe it won't be too bad. I really want to scrap, but it may be Thursday before I get to it. I've been working on 2 new projects, which will debut this Thursday on the Helmar blog. I'll post 'em here too though, so stay tuned for the scrappyness. Anyways, BIG news!!!

GUESS WHAT??!!! HELMAR IS NOW AVAILABLE AT 2PEAS!!!! CHECK IT OUT


IF YOU'D LIKE! I'M SO EXCITED!!!! WHOO HOO!
I highly recommend all of their products, but do have to say the 450 is my fave!!!

AND, I know I already mentioned this on my Facebook page, but I wanted to tell y'all about it here too. Helmar is having their design team call! If you would like to submit an application, go HERE for all the info! Or you can click on the pic below...
I hope you all will try out! Believe me, it is the BEST DT ever!!!

Ok, off to finish my makeup and head on out! See y'all Thursday! Scrappy hugs!

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Vacation!!!

Yippie! Hey guys! Just an fyi, I'm leaving for a week of vacation today! I hope to scrap even on my vacay though and will be sure to blog as much as I can! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!! 
Happy Scrappin'!
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Monday, March 14, 2011

A Couple New Cards...

Hey y'all! Happy Monday to you! I hope your week is starting off grand! I have been cleaning, doing laundry, cooking, and scrappin' today. The hubby had to go out to Jersey and I cooked him a nice dinner before he left: Lemon Dill Baked Tilapia Filet's, Macaroni & Cheese (tried that new Kraft Home style kind...it was pretty good), green beans, and some fresh yeast rolls. It was so yummy and nice to sit down to eat with Brandon before he had to leave. I hate it when he has to go to work. The house is so quiet and lonely while he is gone and I do not like it! LOL.

So today, I tried to do a bit of scrappin'. I was not feeling too creative at first but there was nothing else to do. So I needed some serious inspiration. I found that inspiration at a new blog I discovered while blog hopping called 'Van Larr Designs.' I'm not sure if you've visited her blog or not, but you must! Her work is so inspirational! Go HERE to check it out if you'd like. The card below is a total scraplift of a card I saw on her blog. I just loved her card. It was blue and yellow and just gorgeous!!! My card does not come close to the beauty of hers, but I was pleased with the way it turned out. Thank you to her for the inspiration and I hope she doesn't mind my scraplifting.

Someone I know has a birthday coming up next week and this card is just for her.

"HB" (Happy Birthday)
Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: K & Company
Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts
Pearls: Queen & Co.
Ribbon: Michaels
Punch: EK Success
Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft), Home Accents
I will probably give this card to its recipient by hand, so I loved adding dimension to this one.
Second, I made this simple card for my card stash.

"Thank You"
Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Glitz
Pearls: Queen & Co.
Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts, EK Success
Die Cut Machine: Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), Butterfly Die
Ribbon: RibbonFX (Hobby Lobby)
Other: thank you sticker, black dotted ribbon
I popped up my butterflies with the Helmar Zap Dots.
That is all for me today. I hope you all have a fabulous week! Thanks for visiting my blog! See you again soon! Happy Scrappin' to ya!
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Happy Saturday!

Hey y'all! Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend so far! I wanted to share a few projects with you that I completed a while back. These were all projects for the 'Showroom' section over at Scrapstreet. We are not allowed to post them until after they debut in the magazine. Now that they have been in the mag, I can share them on my blog. So since I did not get any scrappyness done today (whoops! LOL), I thought I would at least try to share something.

"Missed You"
Supplies: Cardstock: Die Cuts With A View
Patterned Paper: Daisy D's, The Paper Studio
Flowers: K & Co.
Stamps: Lawn Fawn
Ink: Stampabilities
Ribbon: Offray
Distressing Tool: Heidi Swapp
"Did You Get The Memo"
Supplies:
Cardstock, Patterned Paper: Die Cuts With A View
Bling, Pearls: Queen & Co.
Ink: ColorBox (Clearsnap)
Stamp: Lawn Fawn
Markers: Stampin' Up!
Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft), Hoot 'N Holler & Accent Essentials

I made this for my Mom to go on her desk in her owl themed classroom.
"Thank You"
Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Daisy D's, K & Company
Cardstock: Die Cuts With A View, The Paper Studio
Ribbon: Michaels, Offray
Bling: Queen & Co.
Glitter Glue: Stickles (Ranger Industries)
Ink: Stampabilities
Other: mosaic tiles (purchased these at Hobby Lobby, but not sure of the mft.)
Electronic Cutter, Cartridge: Cricut (Provo Craft), Create A Critter
Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts
Stamp: Lawn Fawn
"The Little Things..."
Supplies:
Patterned Paper, Die Cut, Button: GCD Studios
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Pearls: Queen & Co.
Electronic Cutter, Cartridge: Cricut (Provo Craft), Home Accents
Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts
Other: ribbon (got this in a ribbon swap, not sure of the mft.)
Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Happy Scrappin'!

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Helmar Makes Scrappy Life So 'Tweet'

Hey y'all! Happy Thursday! I hope you are having a fabulous week so far! I have a new post going up on the Helmar Blog today and I wanted to share my projects with you here too. If you'd like to see the post, go HERE.

For each of these projects I used my Cricut Expression die cutting machine, Sure Cuts A Lot Software, and files that I purchased at SVGCuts.com. I love their files! They are so cute and amazing to work with!

For this first project, I used the Spring Birdhouses Kit. I scored this svg for FREE when I purchased 2 other sets from their site last week! How awesome is that! It comes with 3 of the cutest little birdhouse boxes AND a bonus: 2 sizes of milk carton boxes! Gotta love that! Their files are so easy to put together. They come with full instructions and pictures! It really made my life 'tweet.'!!! This project also features a new, or new to me, product from Helmar...the Crackle Medium. I used the Crackle Medium to paint over my polka dotted paper on the birdhouse. I wish we had 'feel a vision' so you could feel the neat effect this gave my patterned paper. It cracked really nice and the texture is awesome! I think I'll add some candy to the inside and give this to a friend.

'Gourd Birdhouse Giftbox'
Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs
Glitter Glue: Ranger Industries (Stickles)
Brads: The Paper Studio
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
SVG's: SVG Cuts
Other: Spanish Moss (stuffed inside the box)
My Helmar helped me to add several layers of dimension to this giftbox.
Second up, another project using the awesome SVG files from SVG Cuts. This is a 'lever' style card. This is new to me and I can't wait to make one of these again! How fun it was! This card is included in the Breezy Backyard Lever Cards SVG set. You get 5 different cards in the set, as well as envelopes. And so affordable! I am definitely loving this site!

"Make A Wish" Lever Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs
Rhinestones: Queen & Co
Stickers: Fancy Pants Designs
Burlap: Canvas Corp.
Ball Fringe Trim: JoAnn
Button: Chatterbox
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
SVG's: SVG Cuts

Here is a view of the card from above. As you can see, as you open the card, the shape in the center of the card moves with it. It is really a neat effect.
Here is a view of the card all the way open so you can see...
That's it for me today! I hope you all have a fabulous day and a wonderful weekend! Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope to see you again soon!
Happy Scrappin'!
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Monday, March 7, 2011

For Your Sweet Tooth

Hey guys! I hope you all are having a fabulous Monday! The hubby is off today so I haven't spent too much time at my scrappy desk. But he was doing some Internet surfing, so I thought I would sit down for a minute and make him a surprise. I made this little cookie box to put in his lunch box as a surprise for his next trip to work. I hope he will be surprised to open his lunch box at work and see this. It's kinda cutesy and corny, but  hey, that's us! LOL.

For this box, I used files from My Scrap Chick. The scalloped top box came from the '30 Boxes & More' set. If you are interested in that, it can be found HERE. Then I put a cute little girl hugging a tooth on the front (for his sweet tooth) from the 'Tooth Fairy' collection. Those can be found HERE. (You'll have to scroll down a bit for that one.) I like to provide the links for ya so if you want to know where they are you can. I hope it helps someone out.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Paper: The Paper Studio
Ribbon: Offray
Pearls/Rhinestones: Queen & Co.
Chalk: Nicole
Ink: Stampin' Up!
Twine: Westrim Crafts
Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)
Electronic Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
SVG's: My Scrap Chick
Alrighty, that is all for me today. Short and sweet! LOL! Have a fabulous evening!
Happy Scrappin'!
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RAK WINNER!!!!

Hey y'all! Happy Monday! I wanted to hop online right quick and blog because we have a winner!!!! As you know, this past week, I held a RAK for these goodies...
I put all of the names into a List Randomizer at Random.org and the first name that was pulled was....

Brandi Lynn!!!!
Congratulations to Brandi!!!! I will email you asap!

AND Thank you to everyone who stopped by my blog and posted a comment to enter the RAK! I really enjoyed and appreciated all of your kind comments! I hope you will come back again soon!

I will host another RAK soon!

Have a fabulous day everyone! Happy Scrappin' To Ya!

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