My new addiction

As I think I've mentioned in a previous post, I've just learned what a Swap is, and I've become addicted to them. Here are my current Swap pieces going out in this weeks mail.

1st is my diabetic strawberry pie recipe for an 8X8 swap. I used some Doodlebug sugar (love this stuff but messy), some glimmer mist and a stamp from Stampin' Up's Wanted set.



The 2nd swap is for turkey leftovers, also an 8X8 swap. All cuts are from Doodlecharms from the cricut. You can't really tell but I've used glossy accents on the cranberries to make them look more like the canned cranberries. The only paper that was not from my scrap stash was the Picnic Table paper by Flair Designs.



Lastly, this is my Alphabet Soup swap. It was a 4X6 swap where you pick a letter and design a card with a soup that starts with that letter. Taco soup is one of my favorites. I used some paper from Hobby Lobby, some card stock and then more Sugar rom Doodlebug.

Busy weekend

1st her is the latest in my card department. I scraplifted parts of this card from the ladies at The Playground, see their blog HERE. The front of the card say "It doesn't matter if your a good witch or a bad witch..." The inside says "It's all about the shoes" The paper is by Moxie, it's called Eye of Newt. Its double sided and I've used both sides on this card. Had to add a little bling as well.


2nd I saw this adorable idea on Laura Pinto-Nguyen's blog and had to try for myself. It's made with an empty spool for ribbon pulled apart and covered. For the cover I used some paper from Heidi Grace Designs that I had gotten last year called Jeepers Creepers. The stuff on the inside is a little Provo Craft, also from last year, called Hallo Palooza, Some Eye of Newt from Moxie, Eat Drink and Be Scary from the Hallowhimsy collection from Imaginisce, also Eeks and Shrieks from Imaginisce, the ribbon was from Hobby Lobby. The project isn't finished and I don't know what I'm going to use for pictures to put in there but I wanted to show everyone what I had been up to this weekend.




Lastly, I took some left over Eat, Drink & Be Scary paper and made this cute little pumpkin. Still am not sold on the "leaves" on the top, might have to alter those a big, or change them completely bit I think a basket full of these by my front door might be something I want to do. I have left over halloween paper from the above project afterall.

Woo Woo Buck-a-roo

So I got the Buckin' Bronc and Wanted stamp sets from Stampin' Up and had to use the Genuine stamp to complete this card. It didn't turn out as well as I had hoped but it looks ok. The blue paper is some I had in my scrap box (the store I got it at has been closed for 2 years so you know how long it's been in there), the belt and the patch is the bo-bunny dot paper.

Lots of stuff to show off

First, I have been introduced to Swaps and I'm having a blast! This, although blurry, is my 2nd swap, 4X6 veggies recipe. Not due til mid November and I'm ready to go postal with them this week.


Secondly, I finally have gotten around to scrappin' my pics from when the Women's US Olympic Softball team was in Rapid. A good family friend played on the Rapid City team, #13, Kari Marsico. I used Scenic Route paper in the Liberty collection as well as some scraps to make the softballs. The pocket on the 2nd page will hold the ticket to the game as well as a few newspaper clippings I have that have been sprayed with "Make it Acid Free".


Lastly, here is my first bit of Halloween paper crafting. Frankie here is made with some Bling paper and a few black and white scraps I had laying around. I made his bolts with 2 foam pop dots stuck together and covered with black paper. His nose is also pop doted. I had such a blast making this! I can't wait for Halloween!

Sympathy Card

I made this card for a friend who's husband lots his battle with cancer on Sunday. I used Bo Bunny's dot paper. The thinking of you is cut from George on the Cricut is cut from some scraps I had out of some paper packs and the flower is from a pack from Hobby Lobby. The ribbon was in the $1 section at Target. The brad and the pearls are just from my stash, I couldn't tell ya were I got them.



Inside of card reads: Our loved ones leave behind spaces in the world that can never be filled. But they also leave behind love and light in each of us, sparks of job and hope that live in our hearts and give strength to our souls.

Quick birthday card

Here's a quick (and I do mean quick!) birthday card I threw together last night using some scraps, cuts from Doodlecharms on the Cricut and the stamp inside is from My Favorite things stamps. The set is called Twisted Sentiments. I love the set, very fun!

Newlywed Survival Kit

This was the gift I gave my cousin Jill and her Husband Max for their wedding. I used a gallon pail from stampendous, the words Mr. & Mrs. are from Paper Studio, the lace card stock is from ki Memories (I love this stuff!), the flowers are K&Co, and the gray paper is also from Paper Studio, the ribbon is from my stash. I'm so excited on how well this came out. The only problem I had was getting the lace card stock to stick. I finally used spray adhesive on it and it worked for the most part.

The contents were:

Lemonade: To remind you that when life gives you lemons, to make lemonade;
A Paper Clip: To help you hold it all together when it seems like it’s falling apart;
A Stick of Gum: To remind you to stick together;
Pennies: To give you the extra cents (sense) everyone needs to know which battles are worth fighting and which are better ignored;
Candy Kisses: To share with each other and to say I LoveYou in a sweet way;
Tootsie Rolls: To help you remember to roll with the punches;
An Eraser: To remind you to be forgiving as everyone makes mistakes;
Toothpicks: To remind you to always pick out the good in your mate;
Lollipops: To help you lick your problems, no matter how many there may be;
A Gift Certificate: To use for something you didn’t get that you really can use.

File Folder album

I finished this cute little File Folder album this weekend, minus the pictures. I used some cool Heidi Swapp paper that I won at the Storm Mountain retreat from the great ladies at the Altered Art Playground (the best scrap store ever!). I also used a few cut outs from the Home Accents Cricut cartridge and some velum quotes I had laying around. I used some Bling brads and some brown ribbon I had laying around as well. This book was so easy and when I find the link that I used to create this book, I'll post it (if I ever find it again).

**Update: This isn't the same link I used but the directions are pretty much the same. Have fun!
http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/search?q=manila+file+folder

An Apple a Day

I get ideas for cards at the weirdest moments. Last night, laying bed, almost asleep I came up with this one. So of course I pulled myself out of bed and started creating. Apples are cut from Doodlecharms on Bazzill Bling cardstock. I added a little bling to the apples. The inside of the card says "keeps the doctor away". Thought this would be a cute little get well card. Thanks for looking! I wish it would have scanned better.

Ruff day?

Here's a card I threw together last night. I used doodlecharms and home accents carts from cricut as well as Bo Bunny's new dot paper.

My meeting with Obama

I'm sure most of my friends know but now the rest of the blogging world will know as well. In May, I got the honor of meeting Presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Since May I've been contemplating on how in the world I was going to scrap this monumental event. Today while at my LSS (Local Scrapbook Store) I found that KI Memories had come out with some cool red star lace cardstock. I knew I had to use that. Then at Hobby Lobby I came across the Patriotic Blue Stars by Paper Studio. They went perfect together and thus, the idea in my head was born. Here's the finished product! Had to add a little bling in there too. Thanks for looking!


P.S. Sorry the pictures didn't turn out the greatest!

I have a blog!

I've always wanted to set up a blog for my scrapping stuff like so many others out there but thought it was too hard or beyond what I knew how to do....well look at me! It really was pretty simple. I just have to figure out now how to add pictures and I'll be on my way to sharing my creations with you all. Shouldn't be too hard I'm sure. Most of my creations lately are mini-albums and cards so keep your eyes peeled for those. Hoping to get some layouts done soon and will post those here as well.