recent projects

"home is all about being comfy"
I never would have thought I would create a layout about something so random as my couch, but the longer I scrapbook, the more random objects I find myself covering in my layouts.

"jack in training"

alpha stamps: my Stamp BOX (Lots of dots)

other stamps: my Stamp BOX (oval office)

"whoo rocks"

Honestly, I dont think the owl trend will ever grow old with me..Owls are just too cute;

I used 3 different owl themed patterned papers from 3 different manufacturers(Fancy Pants, Prima & American Crafts)

I also used buttons to add a little ooomph to the tree on the paper.

"reindeer food"

This is probably the only layout I have created yet from my pictures of Christmas 08(EEK)

I used alpha stamps from my Stamp BOX(lots of dots) and the circle stamps are my Stamp BOX(Seal it!)

"goofy you"

For this layout I used some Scenic Route chipboard(christmas themed) on a non-Christmas layout, to show how with a lot of the themed products, you dont need to use them only for that theme.

"all you need is puppies"

I love any excuse to use pink on a layout, so Im always happy when I create a layout about memphis.

This was my first project using the silver metallic thickers, and I LOVE them!!! very funky!!!

I also added stickles to the heart design on the paper.

"bored"

I could easily find a way to add buttons to every project i create...For this layout about myself, I used pink buttons to fill in some negative space, and was happy with the end result.

NSD May 2

Join us on May 2 to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day. The my Stamp BOX designers will be featuring another blog hop, with plenty of chances to win a prize. We will start the hop at www.mystampbox.com/blog and from there we will lead you to the next blog.

Each designer will feature their own sketch along with a card or layout, using that sketch.

So, come join in on the fun...Can't wait to see you there

double page layout

For the final challenge at Scrap-tastic, the remaining 10 contestants were asked to create a double page layout using masks, and changing lyrics to a song.
This was the most difficult challenge for me because I had never created a 2 page layout before.
I decided to create a silly layout about Memphis' bad habit of trying to drink toilet water, so I changed the lyrics from Beyonces song "single ladies" to be about Memphis and her bad habit.
For masking, I used gaffer tape, letter stickers and a chipboard piece from a kids game, along with paint, spray paint, Maya Mist.
Eliminating 9 people in this final round, I knew the odds were against me(and I didnt win) but the competition was terrific, and the AI winner did a great job!!!!

flood pics

On Saturday, I went with some girl friends into the city for a scrapbooking crop(fundraiser for MS) and this was some of the water that we encountered on the way in....We were fortunate to have taken a truck in, and that we could still make it into the city. Its amazing and also a little freaky to see so much water, where it shouldnt be.

Easter

First I just have to mention that my laptop is driving me crazy(for some reason it will not let me rotate pictures so they are actually placed the way they should be)

Anyways, how was your Easter? Ours was really good(it just flew by way too fast)

We had a supper gathering at My Dads on Friday, then saturday took Si to see the new Hannah Montana movie, followed by a Fehr gathering on Sunday.

The Easter bunny was real good to Si again..He left hime some Dvds, a new backpack, and some other small things.

NKOTB

Last week Thurssday, I went with a few of my good friends to the New kids concert, and lets just say it started the new kids craze over with me all over again.
We had pretty decent seats, he guys didnt look as though they had aged at all, their old songs still sounded great, and their new music is amazing.
It was so nostalgic, that I even had tears in my eyes at one point.
New kids is the first concert that My Mom took me to(19 years ago)
We went with my friend Hollie and her mom.
During the song"tonight" I felt as though my Mom was right there with me..i loved it!!!!
p.s. I can't take credit for the pics...Hollie took them;

my Stamp BOX April creations

Yesterday was my turn to post on the my Stamp BOX blog, so because I dont create cards near as often as I do layouts, or mini albums, i thought it was time to challenge myself again.
Right now I am all about kraft cardstock with dictionary paper;
To see the other 3 cards in my blog post go to www.mystampbox.com/blog
Honestly that has got to be the best blog to go to for inspiration, because between the design team, there is someone posting on there every day of the week..and this team has got a LOT of talent!!!