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2010-08-15T03:30:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that the summer is almost over......the time has gone by sooooooo fast. For this month I decided to get into some of my stash and use some Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey......I love all the bright colours and the matching chipboard. In this layout I used a photo of Logan when he was about 10 months old....wow this seems so long ago now.

I also decided to do an album of some family photos that I took last fall of the kids. I used a Kaiser Beyond the Page Album and pulled out some Pink Paislee Paper. I do not do many mini albums so I was quite happy the way it turned out.

Here are a few more that I finished up using some old Basic Grey and the Brooke Line from Crate Paper.

I was also able to spend an afternoon with this fabulous couple for some photos before they venture off to school. I ended up taking Logan with me that day so he also joined in for some of the fun.

Have a few more creations I am working on but it will have to wait until next time.

Thanks so much for viewing.

Just a Few More.

2010-07-31T04:19:00.000-07:00

This month I decided to get into my stash of product and papers and had an opportunity to work with Crate Paper (the Brook Line). I love the texture and the colors in this line. I did the first 2 layouts for some challenges at Scrapdango....they have some really cool challenges each week so I figured it was time to join in. The flowers were inspired by a tutorial byGabrielle Pollacco. Instead of using the 6 petal punch I used the flower die from Tim Holtz....love this die!!!!!
In this layout I used a sketch from Carly on Scrapdango....what an amazing artist...I also lifted the stapled circle idea from my dear sweet friend Melanie(scrapadel) who happens to be another amazing artist.

This next layout I did for a challenge at Creative Scrapbook for a color challenge. I used the Max and Whiskers line from Basic Grey....love how rich the colors are...I think I may have to go buy some more...lol.

I have a few more on the go but does not look like I will get them up on time for the end of the month.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone and thanks so much for looking.

Summer Scrapping

2010-07-26T05:15:00.000-07:00

As usual the month of July has flown on by. We have been busy doing yard work, cleaning(which is really nothing new...lol)and running the boys to soccer. We also decided to get the boat out a few times....I am not a huge fan of the water but I sure enjoyed playing with the camera on the other end as the kids played.

Scrapbookbook Dreamer has a bunch of new challenges again this month. This month I decided to challenge everyone to use up some of their winter and Christmas photos. In my first layout I used the Frosted Fancy Pants line....I love the bright and bold colours in this line. I had a photo of our cat that I thought would work perfect with this line.

I also made a few CD covers for some of the people that I took photos for...what a great way to store the CD and look pretty too. I used the Pink Paislee Queen Bee Line for these. The idea was totally inspired by my firends from the Paper Pickle.

My next layout for ScrapbookDreamer was for a Challenge by Laura Gilhuly to make a banner on your layout....this was a first for me but definitely not the last....how fun!!!!!!!!!!! I used Pink Paislee's 365 Line....again another new love for me.

I decided to make a mini album for a friend of mine using the Queen Bee Line again. I love mini albums but I really stuggle doing them so this was a big accomplishment for me.

Thanks so much for looking.

Another Month Has Past

2010-07-01T04:52:00.000-07:00

The month has gone by so fast again and again I am behind in my posts. I have been busy here with tons of photos again this month from some beautiful girls and their graduation...they all looked so amazing.

I have also been busy doing some more layouts for Dreamer. This month we changed thing up a bit with our challenges and what fun it was.

I manged to finish 3 layouts from our Scrapbook Dreamer kits....love, love, love this stuff. I used lots of Basic Grey Origins and of course my newest favourite....Scribble Scrabble. This product is amazing and the colours are so perfect for girls or boys.

I also have a class coming up On July 8th at the Paper Pickle. I count my blessing everyday to be teaching there with such a fun group of ladies. We will be doing some stitching and learning to weave and so much more. Hope to see you guys there. There is still room left in the class.

Thanks so much for viewing.

June Already

2010-06-09T03:52:00.000-07:00

It has been a totally crazy 6 weeks for us here. I have done 3 photo shoots last week which I will be editting for a bit yet, gardening, farming, football and soccer for the boys and of course scrapping. I got behind posting my layouts for May from Scrapbook Dreamer and from the Paper Pickle so I figured I better get them updated.

These 3 were layouts for Dreamer using SEI and Scribble Scrabble (one of my new favourites). The ideas seem endless with these lines and I love the fact that it is perfect for both boys and girls. The first layout I used the Scribble Scrabble Pattern Paper, Petaloo Flowers, American Craft thickers, Kaiser Pearls and some SEI chiplets and chose some photos of Logan riding his little bike around. For me these photos were priceless because for those of you that know Logan...well he is not much of a smiler. When I was able to capture that heart warming smile I knew immediately that these photos have to be scrapped.

The second layout was with my sweet niece Emma. We took a walk out behind the farm to where we have an old bridge (perfect for photos). I love this photo of her. I used The SEI Papers, Petaloo Flowersm Prima Flowers, Hero Art Flowers, SEI chiplets, Martha Stewart double loop punch and Thickers.

On the third layout I also used the SEI Papers. I took this photo of Josh while we were are the park back in April. Josh loves to stop and smell the flowers no matter where we go....even if it is only dandelions.

I thought I would share some of the photos I took too.there are some from a Prom Shoot and a family shoot that I did on the Friday and then also from this beautiful wedding from Saturday. I really had alot of fun with these guys and it was such a great opportunity to play with my camera again.

We are also having an upcoming class at the Paper Pickle in Chatham on June 17. There is still some seats left so come and join us for some crafting and laughter. Here is the layout we will be making for the evening. Hope to see you there.

One Last One for The Passion

2010-05-26T06:09:00.000-07:00

I had such a fabulous month working with this fantastic kit from Rosa at the Paper Passion. Here is my last and final layout from this bright and fabulous kit. I finally got out the Cuttlebug to show off the coordination paper....this stuff is so cool...I am now hooked. I also added a few extra Prima flowers that were purchsed from The Paper Passion.

Rosa this has been such a wonderful month being here with you guys....thanks so much for everything.

One More for the Passion of it

2010-05-16T19:05:00.001-07:00

I just finished another layout for The Paper Passion. The ideas with this kit have been endless. After doing 2 layouts of Shae I figured it was time to do one of the boys again. This is probably one of the biggest things I like about the kit ... I can create for both boy and girl......having tons of fun and still more to come.

The circle scallops were inspired by Debbie Sherman and all her fabulous creations.

Thanks so much for looking.

Paper Pickle May Class

2010-05-12T03:34:00.000-07:00

We are almost half way through May and I can not believe it. The time just seems to fly by.

On May 20th we have another fun class planned at the Paper Pickle...this month we will be learning how to do some 3 dimensional stars, tearing and of course lots of inking. I love working with the mixture of Pattern Paper lines and the fun colours. Hope to see you there.

More Passion Fun

2010-05-11T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hi girls....just thought I would check in with another bright and fun layout from the May Kit at The Paper Passion.

In this layout I decided to do some sewing and faux stitching, lots of distressing and I even decided to use some cardboard. I also had tons of fun making some flowers and playing with the stunning orange Prima flowers, Prima Cyrstals and Bo Bunny chipboard that were in the kit.

For those of you that have ordered this kit, I hope you are having as much fun as me....and for those that have not....wel what are you waiting for....you will love all the goodies Rosa has packed into it.

At The Paper Passion for May

2010-05-02T11:45:00.000-07:00

I was so happy and honoured when Rosa asked if I would be Guest DT for the month of May. Last week I received this fabulous package of goodies from her which include GCD's new line Melody Ross, Co'ordination cardstock, Bo Bunny Chipboard Stickers, Prima flowers and bling,glitter brads, Artisan Tape, Thickers, Doodlebug Alpha Stickers, and Crepe Ribbon....what an awesome kit!!!!!

For my first layout I used the American Craft Thickers, Mustard colour Co'ordination cardstock, glitter brads, ribbon and some of the pattern paper by GCD. I also used the 5 petal flower punch that can be purchased from Paper Passion.

The photos that I used on this layout were of my daughter and her best friend. We had a fabulous time doing some photos last summer in the back field....such picture perfect girls.

Here are a few close ups....

Thanks so much for looking and stay tuned for some more creations with this gorgeous kit.

Up Coming Class at The Paper Pickle

2010-04-13T06:32:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share with you the next layout for the upcoming class at the Paper Pickle on April 29. There is lots of fussy cutting so be prepared to have those scissors sharpened and ready to go.

Hope to see you there.

Here are some close ups....

April Reveals for Scrapbook Dreamer

2010-04-09T04:18:00.000-07:00

I can not believe it is April already. It is now time to get going on the yard and preparing for planting.

I have been having a blast working with the Dream Street Papers at Scrapbook Dreamer....I love the black, white and kraft colour combo. It is one of those lines that I could just use over and over again and is great for fussy cutting. For the first layout I used a photo of my son Chase. I caught him day dreaming outside. Along with fussy cutting all the flowers I also used a Sizzix die cutter to make the larger flower.

Here are a few close ups...

And here is another layout using some more of this fabulous line with a phot of my dear sweet, little Josh.

The torn flowers were inspired by Gabrielle Pollacco. She is a totally amazing artist.

And I completed one more layout for Scrapbook Dreamer using the Paper Loft Line. I love the earth tones in this paper. I took some pictures of Chase and Josh taking a walk in the field by the bridge. It seemed to be the perfect photos for this line.

Thanks so much for viewing.

A Little More March Maddness

2010-03-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

I have just completed 2 more layouts for our March Reveal at Scrapbook Dreamer. The first layout was created with Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade. What an astounding line. The papers are glittered and offers so much texture and I love the colours they offer. The Kaiser Craft Wooden Snowflakes add the perfect texture to any layout.

The next one is using more Scribble Scrabble Paper. This line has to be one of my favourites. I find there is endless inspiration. I am sure you will see a few more layouts using Scribble Scrabble. I also used Prima and Petaloo Flowers....the colours seem to match perfectly with this paper.

Thanks so much for looking.

Scribble Scrabble Fun!!!!!

2010-03-14T01:46:00.000-08:00

This month we have partnered with a new company to us.....Scribble Scrabble! They have some awesome papers.

To take part in this contest you must use mostly Scribble scrabble products....the prize is awesome and will be picked by Cynthia....the owner & designer of their papers! If you would like to read about her you can find her info here. You will win a 'Ruth' kit AND have your layout in their gallery found here to inspire MANY more people! isn't that cool?

If you don't have any scribble scrabble product Laura carried their three new lines, Bric a brac, Nana's Trunk, and Sweet Shoppe! You can find all the yumminess here
and you can upload your projects here

Have fun and we can not wait to see what you create!

rules;

* all projects MUST be mostly scribble scrabble products
* All items need to have been made between March 1 2010 and March 31, 2010 to be eligible.
* must be yours and original
* must be a member of good standing with at least 25 posts to win
* everyone can play!
* enter as many times you like

Here is the first one that I completed using the Bric - a - Brac line.

I loved this line so much that I bought 3 of every sheet. I can not wait to start into another layout with this product next week. I will have to admit...I am now hooked as a Scribble Scrabble fan!!!!

Here are some of the detailed shots from the layout...

Thanks so much for looking and hoping to see you at Dreamer for this awesome contest!!!

March's Paper Pickle Class

2010-03-12T06:20:00.000-08:00

Well here it is girls...this is the next layout for March's upcoming class at the Paper Pickle. This month I will be showing you some techniques using liquid pearls,stamping, heat embossing, glossy accents and of course...distressing ink. I will also show you how to make a twisted ribbon flower.

This layout was tons of fun to do. I loved the bright colours from this Scenic Route Paper and all the designs it offers. It seemed like endless fun with this line.

Here some of the detail shots...

Thanks so much for looking.

Dirty Little Wish

2010-02-16T09:33:00.000-08:00

After dealing with sick kids for the weekend, a house that is in total disarray because of painting and nothing but running around ..... I decided yesterday I was going to sit back and scrap for a bit. I found this magnificient sketch from Liz Qualman at My Creative Scrapbook. I have been holding on to these photos from Logan since the summer ( what a dirty little monster he was that day...lol) and thought they would be perfect for this sketch....I was lucky enough to incorporate this sketch with a challenge at Scrapbook Dreamer.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cupid Fun

2010-02-15T06:41:00.000-08:00

We are having such a great time with all the fabulous challenges at Scrapbook Dreamer right now for the Dreamer, Will You Be My Valentine Crop. Each week there are 4 new challenges posted...they are so inspirational.

Here are 2 layouts that I completed for the crop and also my reveal for the month using the Pink Paislee Cupid Line.

This one is of Shae and Logan having some "kissing" time at Mitchell's Bay. We had so much fun that day taking photos of the family.

This layout was of Logan when he was only a few months old...I love those eyes of his...I melt everytime.

Some Pickle Time

2010-02-05T03:41:00.000-08:00

I am getting so excited...in a few weeks I will be teaching my first class ever at The Paper Pickle in Chatham. Everyone there has been so welcoming. They are extremely talented ladies and I can not wait to be part of the team. They have taught me so much over the years.

Here is the layout that I will be sharing and teaching at the end of the month.

Hope to see some of you there!!!!!!!!

Come On Over To Dreamer For Some Fun

2010-02-04T03:47:00.000-08:00

If you have not been there yet...well you need to. Right now we are having a fabulous crop called "Dreamer, Will You Be My Valentine" for the 6th year celebration of Dreamer. There is always something new going on right now with great games and prizes. Come and join us.

For this month's reveal I used the Oh La La paper from MME....this stuff is gorgeous..it was one of those lines that I totally fell in love with but was afraid to cut the paper because I thought it was so pretty. I also added a flower vine from Prima and a few pieces of silk ivy.

Stay tuned for more layouts.

I Just Love Sketches

2010-02-01T05:06:00.000-08:00

Each week on Dreamer there is a new sketch posted. They are so fun to work with and extremely inspiring. Last week Laura G put up a sketch and this is what I came up with....

Also I completed another layout from a sketch by J Bonner from My Creative Scrapbook. It was a great chance to use up some of my Prima Paper stash.

Thanks girls for such great inspiration.

Dreamer, Will You Be My Valentine?

2010-02-01T04:36:00.000-08:00

Please join us starting on Monday, February 1st.

If you are like me Dreamer is your second home. It is the first place you visit when you get on the web (well maybe not the first but pretty close to it) and its the last place you visit before you turn off your computer at night. Your friends are here, you find inspiration here, you have fun here. Dreamer is a wonderful place to be. If you are new to Dreamer then we hope to make you feel right at home. We hope to inspire you, make friends with you and we hope you will visit us again and again! You ladies have made Dreamer the place it is and to celebrate it's 6th year please join us in our fabulous crop!

Every Monday and Thursday the Dream Girls will be posting two challenges to inspire you! Plus there will be games, and how to's plus a few bonus challenges. Each challenge you complete you will receive an entry into a drawing for an awesome prize (will be pictured later) You will have until march 5th at 12:00pm est to complete as many challenges as you can!

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

January Reveals for Scrapbook Dreamer

2010-01-30T10:07:00.000-08:00

First I need to thank Laura and Zoe for helping me get this thing going. They say computers are not rocket science....that anyone can figure them out....well then they need to be here to help me...lol. I also want to thank everyone for checking out my blog even though I had nothing posted yet....I felt so special when I seen I had 6 followers already...woo hoo for me!!!!

I received a wonderful bundle of goodies this month from Dreamer with some fantastic surprises inside. There has been so much new product come into the store that I just could not help myself. I am counting down the days to work with February's DT kit.

For this month I chose to work with the Bo Bunny Gypsy line....what a fabulous line to work with. It was fun, cheery and bright. I did 2 layouts in this line and still have enough to do at least 2 more...can't wait to get started with it again.

I also worked with Prima and Mistletoe from Pink Paislee. I actually loved this line so much that I had to place a second order in for it. It worked so well with the photos that I did with the kids at Mitchell's Bay. This particular one was done on canvas for my mom.

Here is one more using this line with the Prima Flowers.

Don't forget to check things out at Dreamer....we have lots of fun planned for the month of February.