Two New Boardbooks....

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend! We are under a bunch of snow and it is chilly! Brrrr! It's still snowing too! Snow, snow, go away!!! Coming from the south, you think you would enjoy the snow since we did not get many when I lived in the south. Well, we had one snow up here in PA when we first moved and I am so over it already! LOL. But anyways, I wanted to share with you 2 new boardbooks I finished up this week. These were ordered from a lady who wanted to give her Mom and Dad one for Christmas. The Dad one is decorated in a rooster theme and the Mom in an antique, feminine theme. I hope you can tell with these pix. Again, I love creating these, but HATE to photo them!! Ugh! But maybe you can tell. I designed each of these in Inkscape and cut them with using SCAL and my Cricut.

First up, here is the Dad book. I had so much fun with this one!!!! Love the papers and the roosters!!! I designed the rooster in Inkscape. I used the Distressed Stripes embossing folder for the photo mats. These papers are from Graphic 45 and Creative Imaginations

Mom book...At this point, my Cricut had died!!! :( Had a little accident and it looks like I'll be buying a new one. I had cut the book and the paper that goes over the chipboard, but not any of the embellishments. So I cut all of them on a borrowed Cricut using the Storybook and Home Accents cartridges. I added a lot of bling/pearls to this one. I used a Martha Stewart border punch called 'double ring' on this one for the photo mats. I embossed the mats with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I also adore the paper for this one. The blues/pinks/reds are some of my fave. All of this paper is from K&Co. Here it is...

That's all from me today. I have been working all week on an altered project for a contest and some layouts/cards using the kits from Kitz Girlz and Tallyscrappers. As soon as I can get some photos, I'll share those things as well. Enjoy your weekend everyone! Thanks for stoppin' by!!!! Happy Scrappin'!

Treasured Scrapbooking Reveals and ScrapFIT Workout #10

Hey guys! Can you believe it is the 15th???!!! Christmas will be here before we know it!!! Today I wanted to share my 15th reveals for Treasured Scrapbooking. First, here is my layout. Everything you see was pulled from the kit with the exception of the stitching and the buttons. This is Carter and Caressa on Christmas Eve 2007.

'Joyous'

For my altered, I decided to create a paper topiary for Christmas. I have been wanting to do one of these for over a year and am so glad I finally got to. I followed directions I found on Splitcoast Stampers for the project. Here they are if you would like to make one of these also:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/paper_trees

This was so fun to make!! I purchased the ceramic pot that this is sitting in from Michael's. It was 60% off and I got it for like $2!!! Whoo hoo! I added some spanish moss to cover up the foam. Then I pulled 2 pieces of paper from the kit at Treasured Scrapbooking. Accidentally, I ran out of paper with about 1/2" left on the styrofoam cone. So I trimmed it off, added some ribbon and red tinsel from the kit. Then to cover up the green styrofoam that you could see, I added some glue and sprinkled on some of the gold glitter that also came in the kit. Here is my paper topiary. I hope to make another of these soon!! So fun!

View from the top so you can see the glitter...

the base...

Next, we have a new a new challenge at ScrapFIT. Our sponsor this week is Cosmo Cricket. If you would like to play for the prize and to see the other DT's pages, go here...

http://scrapfit.blogspot.com/

For the challenge we have 2 requirements....one, you must use Cosmo Cricket in your layout. Second, you must choose a word that has something to do with Christmas and relate something in your layout to each letter in the word. For example, I used Cosmo Cricket patterned paper for this page. For my word, since He is the reason for the season, I chose the word 'Christ.' So in my layout I have:

C-Cosmo Cricket/Cutwork

H-Handstitching (I used a Bazzill In Stitchz template and stitched the flourish)

R-Ribbon

I-Ink

S-Staples

T-Torn Paper

This page is of my nephew Carter. He is out enjoying the breeze on a warm Spring day.

'They Call Me The Breeze'

Up close of the hand stitching and cutwork.

I just love this pic. He was outside playing by his playground and the breeze was just blowing his hair. He always loved the wind as a baby. He would giggle and grin everytime it blew.

Do come on over and join us for the challenge!!! We'd love to see what you can do too!

ALSO....ScrapFIT is looking for it's next DT!!! Why not tryout?!!! The search begins Wednesday, December 16th and will run through January 5th. Here is the link to the forum for all the details:

http://scrapfit.freeforums.org/scrapfit-dt-search-f43.html?sid=8615d3158518ca2517cb233947d80505

Good Luck to all who apply!!! Can't wait to see who the new team will be!!!

That's all from me today. I hope you all have a beautiful day and Happy Scrappin'! As always, thanks so much for stopping by!!!!! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Cards At The Cuttlebug Spot

Mornin' Yall! Happy Monday! It's the start of another new week and that means a new challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot. This week we are making Christmas cards. Check out the other DT's awesome projects....

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

For my card this week, I used the December kit from Tallyscrappers. It included these oh so cute chipboard skiers. Aren't they darlin'?! I just love 'em. The papers, Thickers, pom pom trim, and bling are all from the kit as well. I stapled on the pom pom trim. I used the 'Snow' embossing folder on this one. I used the Martha Stewart 'Icicles' border punch on the patterned paper. Here is my card...

If you can, do come on over to The Cuttlebug Spot and join us for this fun challenge!!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today! I hope you all have a wonderful week!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

Treasured Scrapbooking December Layout #1 and Coordinating Sketch

Hey yall! Good Morning! I hope you are having a wonderful morning!!! It is super chilly here!! Brrr! Today I wanted to share my DT LO#1 and coordinating sketch for Treasured Scrapbooking this month. Due to the mail, I got my kit late, so these reveals are a tad late.

First, here is the sketch I created to go with the layout. This is a shaped paper sketch.

Coordinating Layout....'Christmas Magic'

I hope you can tell about this page. I used a transparency page from the kit for the base. I love clear layouts!!! I used some of my Snowman placecard holders to hold it up for photographing. I used my Circut and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software to cut the shaped page. I have this page on my SVG blog if you would like it. Everything else came from the kit. Here it is...

Thanks for stoppin' by my blog today! Have a wonderful Saturday and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Christmas Cutie

Happy Friday!!! So glad it is the weekend! I hope you are looking forward to a wonderful, relaxful weekend! I plan to get scrappy!!! Yay!!

Today I wanted to share with you a LO I completed using my December kit at Tallyscrappers. Oh my gosh!!! How I have loved this kit!!! It is super awesome, my fave by far! I love the chipboard in it! Last I heard, there were only 2 kits left in the store. So if you want one, you better go grab it up. Here is the link for ya:

http://www.tallyscrapper.com/b

I used the kit to create this layout. The only thing I added were some Stickles glitter glue on my clouds, ric rac to attach the plane to the sign, staples, and some ink. Here it is:

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful Friday and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

I'm So Excited and Thankful To Say.....

Hey guys! I've got some great news to share with you today!!!! I have been selected to be on the design team at Scrapbook Circle!!! They have the most AWESOME kits and I can not wait to work with all these super talented people!!!! Check 'em out!!!

http://www.scrapbookcircle.com/

I hope all of you are having a wonderful day!! Thank you for stopping by today! I hope to have some new scrappy stuff with you soon!!! I am working on some new stuff. I really miss scrapping layouts!! I've had so many board book orders in and I am almost finished!!! Yay!!!

Happy Scrappin'!!!!

'The Night Before Christmas' Board Book

Good evening yall! I hope you are enjoying a relaxing evening. I just finished up putting the final touches on my 'Night Before Christmas' boardbook for our challenge this week at The Cuttlebug Spot. I was inspired to do this book by the cutest idea I saw on a fellow Cricuteer's blog. Here is the link to her awesome book....

http://bugjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-before-christmas-shape-book.html

Isn't that about the cutest thing you have ever seen??!!! I just loved it from the minute I saw it! She is such a talented artist and I would like to say 'Thank You' for the inspiration!!!

Now, when I saw this, I knew I would not be able to use her files. One, I do not own design studio or all of the cartridges needed. But I do have SCAL and thought I'd give it a try on my own. I don't know if mine can compare to the original, but I know I sure had fun making this book. Here is my version....

***I hope you can tell with these pictures. I took these in my kitchen. I love board books but I hate photographing them!!! Give me a LO or card any day to photograph!!! These are tough to get a picture of. But if you can't see it well, if you will click on the picture, it will bring it up big and then you can select the 'back' icon to get back to this post.

View of the book from the front. I used my Bind It all to bind the book. I added tulle and ribbon to the rings. I used a lot of Stickles glitter glue too. I also distressed the edges of everything.

Page One

I used the Christmas Solutions cartridge for the lightpost and the 'Snow' and 'Divine Swirl' embossing folder.

Back of Page 1 and Front of Page 2

The tree and sign post with the 'G' (my last initial) were cut with Christmas Solutions. The clouds were cut with Home Accents. The letter 'G' is a font called 'Brock Script.' I used the 'Divine Swirl' embossing folder on the tree's.

Back of Page 2 and Front of Page 3

The chandelier was cut with Home Decor. The victorian chair was cut with the use of SCAL. I used the 'Snow Dots' embossing folder. I added some green trim to mimic the fringe on the 'rug.' On the right, the girl is praying before bedtime on Christmas Eve. Also, throughout the book, you will notice little boxes of text. These have the poem 'The Night Before Christmas' on it. I wanted the book to tell the story of 'The Night Before Christmas' as you go.

Back of Page 3 and Front of Page 4

More of the poem on these pages. I used 'Swiss Dots' for the photo mats. The topiaries next to the fireplace, candles, stockings, and fire were all cut with Joys of The Season.

Back of Page 4 and Front of Page 5

I used Joys of the Season for the gifts and garland. The rocking horse and bear were cut with Christmas Solutions. I used the Christmas Tree and Ornament embossing folders.

Back of Page 5 and Front of Page 6

I used the Script embossing folder on this one.

Back of Page 6 and Front of Page 7

The snowflakes were cut with Joys of the Season. I used the 'Ornaments, Distressed Stripes, and Christmas House' embossing folders.

Back of page 7

I used Joys of the Season for the 'Merry Christmas.'

If you are a SCAL user, I will be sharing the files for this book on my SVG blog within the week. Thanks for stoppin' by today! Have a great evening and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Oooh, and I forgot....if you have a fun Christmas project to share, do hop on over to The Cuttlebug Spot to join us for this challenge!!!

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

Bye yall!

Christmas Card Croppin' At Tally

Hey yall! How are you doing tonite?!!! I am croppin'!! Whoo hoo! We are having a Christmas card crop over at Tallyscrappers. We'd love to have you come over and play too! Here is the link to the challenges....

http://www.tallyscrapper.com/cards/

So if you need to make a few more Christmas cards for the year, this is the perfect crop!!

Here is the cards I completed tonite.

'Happy Holidays'

Inside....

'I'll Be Home For Christmas'

'Glory To God....'

'Merry Christmas'

Also, can I just say....

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! ALABAMA'S #1!!!!!!

FYI...we beat FL tonite in the SEC championship game!!! We are so fired up over here at the house!!! Yea!!!

Thanks for stoppin' by tonite! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

Iced Iced Baby

Good Morning Friday!!! Whoo hoo! So glad it's the weekend!!! We are having a Christmas Card Crop at Tallyscrappers!!!! Yay! Here is the link for ya if you would like to come over and join us...

http://www.tallyscrapper.com/

For my challenge, I am requesting that you make a shaped card. You all know how much I LOVE shaped cards!!! I used my SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software and Cricut to cut out my card. I created this shaped card from one of the files I purchased from 'My Scrap Chick.' I just love their files! I don't buy many, but I do have several of theirs. They are just adorable and so easy to work with. So I designed the card and cut it out. I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the snow, gumdrops, and door. I also used Stickles to add some bling. Here is the outside...I took these pix on my holiday table.

Inside of card...

Aren't these 2 little gingerbread men about the cutest thing ever??!!! I adore them! They are what sold me on this gingerbread package from My Scrap Chick. The one on the left is squirting icing at the one on the right. I used some Pink Paislee alphabet stickers for the title.

I hope you enjoyed this card. I had so much fun making it. I was giggling the whole time. Brandon thought I was nuts...LOL. So anyways, if you need to make a few more Christmas cards, do hop on over to Tallyscrappers and join us for the crop! There will be lots of prizes too!!!

Thank you for stopping by this morning!!! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Scrappin'!!!