Great Expectations

Hey everyone! How are you today? Good I hope! I just realized that I forgot to post a layout that I did a week or so ago. I played in a one hour sketch challenge over at Tallyscrappers. It was so fun! I used the November kit on this page. As I mentioned before, I adore this kit!!! It is packed full of all sorts of Prima goodies! Love it!! Here is the page I did for the challenge:

'Great Expectations'

I hope you have a wonderful day today! Don't forget to check the post below for some exciting news and a RAK!!! Whoo hoo!

Thanks for stoppin' by! Take care!

I am so excited and thankful to say....and a new challenge from The Cuttlebug Spot

How exciting!!! I am the blog of the week!!! That just makes me so happy! Thank you to Jami and everyone at Scrapbooking.com Magazine!!

Now, we have to celebrate!!!!! So, to celebrate I am going to host a RAK (random act of kindness)!!!! The scrappy community gives me so much and I want to give back!!! Lookie what I snagged up at Michael's the other day!!! It's one of the new Martha Stewart holiday border punches!!! Yall know how much I adore punches!!!

So you wanna WIN it???!!! All you have to do is become a follower of this blog and leave me a comment. Be sure to include your blog address or somewhere that I can get in touch with you. That way, if you are the lucky winner....I can contact you to get your mailing addy. I will use the list randomizer at random.org to randomly select one winner on Saturday, Nov. 21st. So be sure to check back on my blog on that day to see if it's you!!! Whoo hoo!!

Now, as always, we have a fun new challenge for ya at The Cuttlebug Spot! If you are not familiar with The Cuttlebug Spot, we focus on using the Cuttlebug machine and embossing folders in our projects. It is one of my favorite blogs! There is always so much inspiration on there!!! If you would like to join us for this week's challenge, go here....

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

This week we are creating Thanksgiving projects. For my DT project, I created a Thanksgiving board book. I have been working on this book for months and am so glad I can finally share it with you. I designed it myself using Inkscape. I used SCAL 2 (Sure Cuts A Lot 2) and my Cricut Expression to cut it. I will be offering the SVG files for this complete project for free on my SVG blog. If you would like those, here is the link for you....

http://southernbellesvg.blogspot.com/

I used the following Cuttlebug embossing folders on this project:
1. Swiss Dots
2. Script
3. D'Vine Swirl
4. Mosaic Texture
5. Pumpkins
6. Autumn Type

I used Stickles glitter glue for some bling. I used the Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page combo set of punches in 'rings' for the borders around my photo mats. Here is the picture of what the board book I designed looks like in Inkscape....

Now, for the real thing. I just am in love with this book. It is my favorite board book I've done so far. I only wish yall could see it in person. I wanted the book to almost tell a story of Thanksgiving. The book opens with the word 'Thanks.' Then I added the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Native Americans, and a turkey. I used my Bind It All to bind the book. I added a combo of brown tulle and brown ribbon on the rings. Also, if you are curious, I cut the book out at 5" tall.

****NOTE: If you are having trouble seeing these images, if you will click on them, it will bring them up larger. Then just hit the 'back' button to come back to the post. :)

'Page 1'
I used some chipboard for the word 'give.' I embossed with Swiss Dots and used the aforementioned punch.

'Back of Page 1 and Front of Page 2'
I used some alphabet stickers from Making Memories for back of page one. Now, page 2 is my personal favorite in the book!!! I just love how the Mayflower came together. Of course, I had to add the rock to symbolize the pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock. I used D'Vine Swirl on the clouds and rock. Now, if you are going to undertake this project, this Mayflower will take some patience when piecing, but it's not too hard. It is just time consuming. I spent over 2 hours on it.

'Back of Page 2 and Front of Page 3'
Aren't those pilgrims so fun? I just giggled the whole time I was making this book.

I used the 'Mosaic Texture' embossing folder on these photo mats. I cut the word 'feast' out using my SCAL 2. This font is called 'Lauren Script'.

Up close of the pilgrims. These did take a bit of patience to piece, but not too bad. I think it took me about an hour and a half to piece them and add Stickles.

'Back of Page 3 and Front of Page 4'

I used the 'Script' embossing folder on these photo mats. The word 'family' was also cut with SCAL 2.

Up close of the Native Americans....now I will be honest, these were a bit harder to piece. I spent about 2 hours on them.

'Back of Page 4 and Front of Page 5'

I used the 'Pumpkin' embossing folder on these pages.

Up close of the turkey. The turkey was very easy to piece. I spent about 30 minutes on him.

Back of book...

I used the 'Autumn Type' embossing folder on these photo mats.

Whoo, I think that is all. Lots of pix today, huh?! LOL. But I wanted to share this one with yall. I hope you will like it. I sure enjoyed creating it. If you decide to give it a go, I hope you will have lots of fun with it! I'm here if you have any questions along the way!!! Feel free to drop me a line anytime!

As always, thanks for stopping by my blog! Don't forget to sign up for the RAK!!!!! Yall have a beautiful day and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

ScrapFIT & Treasured Scrapbooking Reveals

Mornin' Yall! How are ya today? I hope you are all doing well! I have some new schtuff to share with ya today.

First, we have a new challenge for ya at ScrapFIT. For this challenge we are scrapping a recipe. I decided to scrap one of our family favorites...red velvet cake. Yummy!!!! For my page, I used a combo of Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon paper. The green decoration that you see is a sticker by Basic Grey. The lettering is from Doodlebug Designs. The 'Home' that you see sticking out from the photo is a Jenni Bowlin bingo card. I wrote my recipe on a Jenni Bowlin journaling card. I did not want to adhere it down in case future generations might want to pull it out to use it when baking the cake. So I used some photo anchors (turnmounts) to hold it down. That way, when you want to use it, you just move the photo anchors and pull it out. Then you can put it back when you are done. I also brought in some ribbon (Basic Grey), tulle, and twine, a flower, stitching, and some cardboard. I used my Cricut to cut out a medallion shape. I used it as a guide to trace on my paper since I only needed one side. Here is my page....

"Scrumptious"

If you would like to join us for this challenge, and to see the other DT's fabulous projects, go here...

http://scrapfit.blogspot.com/

Also, as always, on the 15th I have my second reveals for Treasured Scrapbooking. I was assigned to kit#1 this month and love love LOVE it!!! It is filled with all sorts of awesome scrappy goodness!!! Pick one up today!!!

First, here is my second layout for the month of November using the kit. I used my Cricut and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software for the medallion shaped papers. This is Carter and one of his little buddies, Carly...she is so cute!!!

"It Must Be Love"

Next, for my altered project this month I created a cascading paper bag album. I was croppin' with my gal pal, Michele, and she happened to show me a paper bag album she had created. She is always so inspiring!!! So I decided I had to make one too. This is my first paper bag album, but will not be my last!!! This was so easy and fun to make!! Here is the link to the instructions that I used...

http://www.scrapbook-crazy.com/waterfall-paper-bag-album.html

I made this book for my bff, my Mom. I tried to go with a coffee theme. We are both big coffee lovers. I cut the title 'I Love You A Latte' out using my cricut. The coffee beans and coffee cup are from a Sizzlits die. Everything else, minus the bags and Bind It All rings, was pulled from Kit #1 at Treasured Scrapbooking.

Here is the view from the front of the album...

The open ends of my paper bag are on pages 2 and 4. So for page 2, I tucked a little tag inside that can be pulled out. I wrote my Mom a message on it. I pulled it out a tad so you can see.

Page 3....isn't my Mom a cutie?? She is the blond. Now if I only could of inherited her skinny body frame!! LOL

Page 4...I left this one blank so my Mom could add her favorite picture(s) of us. The fourth page has a pocket too and inside I tucked a little surprise for my Mom. Included in the kit is a datebook that you can alter up. So I added some coordinating cardstock, a rub on, and used the chipboard alpha's to add her name. My Mom always carries a datebook, so I think she will love this. I pulled it out just a bit so you can see....

Here is the datebook pulled all the way out....

That is all for me today. I want to thank you for taking a moment to stop by my blog today. I hope you all have a wonderful day and Happy Scrappin'! See you soon!

A Thanksgiving Card

Mornin' Yall! How are you? I hope you are having a great day! I wanted to share a card with you today. We are still croppin' over at Treasured Scrapbooking. I did this card for a challenge that required you to use punches. I used 3 different punches:
1. Martha Stewart Lace Doily Border Punch
2. Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Table Border Punch
3. EK Success Decorative Corner Punch
The pilgrim outfit is a sticker by Jolee's that I've had for a long time. I'm glad I finally got to use it. The 'Happy Thanksgiving' is a stamp from the $2 bin at AC Moore. I also brought in some bling (Glitz), buttons (American Crafts), Stickles (Ranger), a cupcake liner, and some green lace. Here it is....

To show some dimension....

If you would like to, we'd love for you to come crop with us!!! Here is the link for you....

http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=84

Thanks for droppin' by today! See ya tomorrow! I have several of reveals for ya!

I've Fallen For You

Mornin' Yall! I have a layout to share with you this morning. This page is doing some double duty. I am using it for a crop challenge for our 'Cha-Cha-Changes Crop' over at Treasured Scrapbooking and for some DT work for Tallyscrappers using the November Kit. This kit is so awesome!! Perfect for fall! But what makes it better than any other is the embellishments! It is chock full of Prima goodies...flowers, bling, pearls, alphas, etc. Love it!!! If you are interested in the kit, go here:

http://www.tallyscrapper.com/s/monthly-kit/reflections/4194.php

For the price, you cannot beat it!!! Fabulous!

I used my Cricut and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software for the large medallion shaped paper and the word 'fallen.' I used Home Accents for the shape that the title is on. Everything else you see is from the kit. The green paper that you see at the bottom is actually some of the packaging that the Prima flowers came in. Talk about fun...even the packaging is fun in that kit! This page is of my nephew, Carter. I fell in love with him the day he was born. I always hope he will know what a special place he has in Aunt Mamie's heart. We are good buddies.

"I've Fallen For You"

Oooh, and check this out...the yellow lettering that you see (which are Prima) come with pearls AND crystal bling on the sheet with the alphas!!! I used some of the pearls here.

This felt embellishment is hand made by one of our fell0w Tallyscrappers and is also in the kit.

So can ya tell how much I loved the kit! Tee Hee! Scoop yours up today before they are gone!

Also, be sure to hop on over to Treasured Scrapbooking and join us for our crop! So many awesome, unique challenges!!!

http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=84

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

Meow!

Hey guys! How are you doing today? Good I hope! I have a Cuts 2 Die 4 project to share with you this morning. Today's file....a purrrrrr-fect kitty. I used this kitty to make a Halloween tag. I know Halloween is over, so I guess I will be getting a big head start! LOL. I am trying to use up some of those Halloween goodies I have leftover from the holiday.

Here is the link to this kitty...
http://www.cuts2die4.com/#/gallery/halloween/black-cat/
Thanks for stoppin' by my blog today! Happy Scrappin'!

Gettin' Practical With It....

Mornin' Yall! How are you? Good I hope! I have another fun challenge for you at Practical Scrappers. As you know, I am the Guest DT over there for 2 challenges. I am having so much fun and am so thankful!!! Go on over and check out the blog. I know they would love for you to join in on their challenges. Here is the link for you....

www.practicalscrappers.com

This week's challenge is focusing on using a fun, new product....colored core cardstock!!! I picked up some of this wonderful cardstock at my local Joann's. The brand that I used is called 'Core'dinations.' It is one color on the outside and when you tear into it, it shows a different color. How fun is that! You can also sand this stuff for a super cool look!

Here is the layout I created for the challenge. This is my hubby, Brandon, and his bro, Justin, in Philly this past summer. I used the October card kit from Treasured Scrapbooking for this page. If you can, go on over and check out this kit! If you decide to puchase it, you will not be sorry! It is so inexpensive (under $20) and PACKED FULL of so much awesome scrappy goodness! The embellishments, chipboard alphas, ribbon, felt embellishment, paper, etc. are just awesome!!!!!! Here is my page...

'Brotherly Love'

So do hop on over to Practical Scrappers and join in on this fun challenge!!!

Thank you for droppin' in today! I hope you will come back often! Take care and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

Thanksgiving At Tallyscrappers

Hey yall! I have a Thanksgiving card to share with you today. I am hosting a Thanksgiving card challenge over at Tallyscrappers. I'd love for you to come over and post your Thanksgiving card creations too!!! All you have to do is a Thanksgiving card! Easy Peasy! Here is the link for you....

http://www.tallyscrapper.com/scrapbook_gallery_challenge.php?challenge_id=851

I created my card while croppin' with one of my best gal pals, Michele. She has the Cricut 'A Child's Year' cartridge and I used it to cut the silhouettes of the Pilgrims. I now know that I have to have that cartrige too!!! Love it! I used the same cartridge to cut the 'We Give Thanks', as well as the actual shaped card. So that cart is full of goodies!!! I added some bling and some ribbon. Here is the card...

So do come show off your Thanksgiving cards with us at Tally! As always, thank you for taking a moment to stop by my blog today! Happy Scrappin'!