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In Memory

2011-04-05T13:03:00.001-04:00

This post is dedicated to my niece, Rachel Catherine. She was lost to us on February 1st just before she was born, but we still love her and miss her terribly.

Life is precious.

Sassafras Lass - Wonderful Papers and Embellishments!

2011-01-31T14:04:00.002-05:00

I have been inspired recently by the beautiful and extensive Sassafras Lass papers, chipboard, embellishments and stickers.

Here is a layout I created using the "Indie Girl" papers and their wonderful chipboard accents!

Bubble Bath!

2011-01-15T14:18:00.000-05:00

I found a cute blank board book at the craft store the other day, and it made me think of all the fun bubble bath photos I have of my daughter as a baby and little girl!

These are some of my favorite photos - so I am so glad to find the perfect book to design for these pictures!

I used Upsy Daisy Designs "Avalanche" papers, EK Success punches, stickles, and Ranger Glossy Accents....

Here are some of the inside pages:

So get out your cute bathtub pictures and start scrapping with me!!

You can view more about this project on the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-29T13:20:00.001-05:00

I was so happy that I was given another great sketch by Kim Sonsken for the December layout, using Upsy Daisy Designs Products.

Our family went on a Disney Cruise in December of 2006 after my husband got back from Afghanistan, and it was so nice for us all to be together on a relaxing vacation.

"Merry" seemed to be a great title for this photo.. Kayla was so happy on this cruise!

I used the Upsy Daisy Designs "Spirit" line for this layout, as well as some white glitter paper for the snowflakes cut with the Cricut machine. I also used Upsy Daisy Designs white rick rack ribbon for a cute scallop design around the red border.

Here is Kim Sonsken's wonderful sketch:

Please check out the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog, The Daisy Diaries, for more great ideas!!

Upsy Daisy Designs - November Sketch!

2010-11-18T14:23:00.000-05:00

Every month we are given a sketch design to create a layout for Upsy Daisy Designs. Here is the great sketch (by Kim Sonksen) for this month:

Here is my interpretation of the sketch:

For this layout, I used the following Upsy Daisy Designs products: Papers: #WP011. Beautiful, #WP015. Majestic, #WP016. Splendid, #HSH012. Beach, Rub Ons: #UDD188. Unwritten, #UDD124. Classy Brown – Alpha, #UDD0079 Sweet Slumber Alphas, Brads: #BRD311. Blossom Brads, Ribbons: #RIB401. Blossom Ribbon.

CLICK HERE to view the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog and play along every month!

Cute Pumpkin/Scarecrow Centerpiece

2010-10-27T15:13:00.001-04:00

Use a wavy-edge blade to cut your pumpkin paper strips, then attach them to a jar or small container. I decorated the pumpkin with "curly hair" made from patterned paper, ribbon, and brads for the eyes.

I really think the scarecrow really "finishes" the project... yes, I did machine sew his "clothes" with patterned paper and then stuffed him with raffia ... LOL!

I used Upsy Daisy Designs "Home Sweet Home" papers for this project (you can also see it on their blog)!

Upsy Daisy Designs Blog Post & Sketch

2010-10-11T12:11:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone - please check out my newest project on the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog that is posted TODAY!

Also - I wanted to share my sketch layout for the month of October!

Here is the wonderful sketch from Kim Sonsken:

Here is my interpretation, hope you like it!

Products Used: Helmar Adhesives, Upsy Daisy Designs "Home Sweet Home" papers, Cricut cartidge "My World" (for the corn), EK Success Circle Cutter, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Upsy Daisy Designs ribbon (green and brown), Upsy Daisy Designs brads, and misc. raffia.

Make sure to look at the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog, The Daisy Diaries to see what others have created and to play along!

"Harmonie" Layouts... FUN!

2010-09-30T11:41:00.001-04:00

The Harmonie products are so fun to use (especially the wood and clear embellishments)... here are two layouts that I created with the "Harmonie" products!

Hope you enjoy them!

"Thankful 4 Therapy" - Upsy Daisy Designs

2010-09-26T17:17:00.001-04:00

This is a very personal layout for me, because I am so thankful that we have a great OT for Kayla's Sensory Disorder. She has been going for two years and we both really love her therapist! Kayla is doing a lot better with handling high-sensory issues that arise... she is learning to control her actions and reactions and it is wonderful to see!

Products Used: Upsy Daisy Designs patterned paper ("Home Sweet Home"), as well as Upsy Daisy Designs ribbon, rub-ons. EK Success Corner punch, Klik n Kut Die Cut machine.

Make sure you check out the Blog "The Daisy Diaries" for more great ideas using the fabulous Upsy Daisy Designs products!!

Harmonie!

2010-09-21T09:46:00.001-04:00

I discovered some new products that I just LOVE... especially the wood shapes (not chipboard!) and all of the clear acrylic elements, not to mention beautiful papers! The company is called Harmonie and you can find their products at A Cherry on Top - one of my favorite online stores/message boards/galleries! Here are some great examples of their products:

I think this company has a lot of unique products! You can also check out their blog: http://harmonieloisirscreatifs.blogspot.com/.

I've ordered some products, check back to see my creations with them!

The Daisy Dairies Blog - September Sketch!

2010-09-12T14:36:00.000-04:00

Here's another awesome sketch the Upsy Daisy Design Team got to work with from out DT Coordinator, Kim Sonsken!

Here's my interpretation using the "Avalanche" paper line. I really love how it turned out (click on image for larger view)!

You can view our other designs at The Daisy Diaries Blog.... and we invite you to play along!!

Another Publication!

2010-09-12T14:18:00.000-04:00

Exciting news for me!

A birthday card I made with the beautiful "Vogue" papers from Upsy Daisy Designs is being published this month!

I will post it here after the publication time is up - so if you want to see it, you'll have to go to Scrapbook News and Review's website for the debut on September 26, 2010!

Upsy Daisy Designs Sketch

2010-08-09T10:07:00.000-04:00

Kim Sonsken, the DT coordinator for Upsy Daisy Designs sends the DT a new sketch every month, and it has been one of my favorite projects. Here is the sketch for this month:

Here is my interpretation (I decided to make a circle layout using the new "Home Sweet Home" papers):

Come play along on the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog - The Daisy Diaries!

Upsy Daisy Designs Design Team Call!!

2010-08-06T15:34:00.000-04:00

Here's your chance to show what you've got to be on this great scrapbook manufacturer's design team! Just click on the image below for all of the details!!

Organization Idea

2010-07-15T14:45:00.001-04:00

I wanted to make more room for all those papers that pile up, especially when you have children! But I also wanted a nice looking wall in my kitchen when I have company over..... so here is what I came up with:

I used my wall paint to paint the clipboards, then chose some beautiful Jenni Bowlin paper and embellishments, and this is what I came up with... I love it, the colors go beautiful with my home!!

New Releases Soon from Upsy Daisy Designs!!

2010-06-30T12:51:00.000-04:00

These patterned papers from Upsy Daisy Designs are always coordinated so well... it is exciting to see their new lines!! Enjoy!! (click for larger view)

I LOVE SPRING!!

2010-04-22T11:53:00.006-04:00

I was so thrilled to do these "spring" themed layouts for Upsy Daisy Designs. Their new lines were just perfect to express the emotion needed for these pages. Don't forget to look at Upsy Daisy Design's Blog for more ideas!

(Above: Upsy Daisy Designs "Blossom" papers)

(Above: Upsy Daisy Designs "Vogue" papers)

(Above: Upsy Daisy Designs "Blossom" papers)

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-16T15:22:00.007-05:00

This is a card I made with the *NEW* Upsy Daisy Designs line of paper called "Blossom". The clear stamps and rub-ons used are from Upsy Daisy Designs also! It was really fun to make a card with a "cutout" on the front that also worked on the inside... hope you like it!

Upsy Daisy Designs - New Lines for 2010!

2010-01-19T13:53:00.004-05:00

Here is a sneak peek at the new BEAUTIFUL and PLAYFUL lines from Upsy Daisy Designs!! Here are "Blossom", "Vogue", and "See Ya Later, Alligator"....

Enjoy!! (Click on Image for a larger view!)

It's 2010!

2010-01-11T09:32:00.001-05:00

Here's a link to the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog with my newest layout... enjoy!

Also - their beautiful Christmas papers are 50% off right now! Click here to shop!

Cute Christmas Gift Ideas

2009-12-20T23:05:00.000-05:00

These two projects were really easy to do. I used the Upsy Daisy Designs papers "Hot Chocolate" and "Spirit" for these gift ideas. Check out more great ideas on the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog!

Christmas Flower Arrangement:

Season's Greetings Candy Tin:

Check out my new layouts!

2009-11-09T11:44:00.008-05:00

They are HERE on the Upsy Daisy Designs Blog!

I used these great Upsy Daisy Designs Holiday lines (Spirit and Hot Chocolate!)

Upsy Daisy DT!!

2009-09-19T19:34:00.002-04:00

WOW - I made the Upsy Daisy Designs DT for this year...WooHoo!!! I am so glad to be designing for a manufacturer with great patterned paper!!

Highlighting a Technique to Try

2009-09-08T16:51:00.004-04:00

On my layout below, I used Upsy Daisy Designs papers, and on one of their pages, they had these cute small trees (you can see those small ones at the top of my layout). I wanted to duplicate the look of one of those trees, but much larger on my page.

First of all, I scanned in their small tree, and then used a "scan and trace" wizard in my Klic-N-Kut software so that I could cut out the tree. Then I scaled the tree as big as I needed it to be, and cut it out of a neutral cardstock. (The Klic-N-Kut is a die cutting machine that is plugged into your computer - FYI - it's not as well known as some others!) Then I duplicated one of the petals in my software and cut about three each from different cardstock that matched the Upsy Daisy papers. I then placed the tree, cutting part of one side off so that it would look the way I wanted it to on my layout. Then I added all of the other page elements. I think these papers are really beautiful for a nature-type layout (Upsy Daisy Designs - "A Walk in the Park").

A Yummy Treat!

2009-08-25T14:04:00.008-04:00

I just love the way these Upsy Daisy Papers ("Enchanted") make the most delicious looking cupcake!

A View from the top:

The "frosting" is actually white texture paint... so don't actually taste it! I also used some Ranger Stickles and Pearl paints.... then an Upsy Daisy brad to finish the top!

New Layout - American Girl

2009-08-07T21:41:00.003-04:00

This layout uses the beautiful Upsy Daisy Designs paper line - "A New Day"!

Bo Bunny Birthday Card Sketch

2009-07-29T14:57:00.002-04:00

Here is my card for the Bo Bunny Blog challenge! It was really fun to make little people out of the Bo Bunny papers....

Bo Bunny, Bo Bunny!

2009-07-24T13:58:00.007-04:00

Here are some of my layouts/cards that use Bo Bunny!

New Layout - "Favorite" (Bo Bunny!!)

2009-07-21T17:53:00.004-04:00

Since Bo Bunny has some of my favorite products, this layout happens to be called "Favorite"!

Journaling reads: "Kayla, you’ve blossomed into such a great swimmer, no wonder it’s your favorite thing to do! ~July 2009"

I used almost all Bo Bunny "Popsicle" products for this layout - the colors are so great for a summertime swimming layout!

New Layout - Daddy Daughter Dance

2009-07-12T12:58:00.010-04:00

These are some of my favorite photos of Larry and Kayla - they are both so photogenic! These were taken in February. I used one of the beautiful debut lines (French Couture) from Lily Bee Designs for this layout.

Journaling reads:

"The story of the princess outfit....

This year’s Girl Scouts Daddy/Daughter dance had a “princess” theme. However, being the somewhat frugal mom when I can be, I did not want to buy an actual princess costume. After all, we were about to go on a Caribbean cruise and Kayla would need a formal dress anyway. I knew that some girls would be in Disney Princess costumes, and I did not want Kayla to feel left out. She was thrilled with the fancy dress from Macy’s (on sale!), however she REALLY wanted to wear white gloves, a crown and have a Cinderella purse and shoes. Of course, the only color the Disney store had for Cinderella was aqua blue... oh well! Kayla was thrilled with the complete outfit, and her dad was a very proud escort to the elementary school where the dance was held. ~ February 2009"

Fancy Friday Challenge

2009-07-03T12:42:00.004-04:00

Here is my entry for the Fancy Pants Friday Challenge: (Create something that celebrates the United States. It could be a card, mini album, home decor, or a cute sign for your kids to hold up on a 4th of July parade route...anything you choose. Make sure to use at least some Fancy Pants products when making your beautiful creation.)

I created a card using all Fancy Pants papers (Kewl, Sweat Pea) (except for the cardstock). I also used Fancy Pants buttons and rub-ons. I cut the images with the Cricut "Paper Doll" cartridge. The flag is a Jolees sticker. Ribbon is CI. Hope you like it!! I always love the Fancy Pants products!

Mark's Paper Company Blog Challenge

2009-06-26T20:22:00.007-04:00

Here is my submission for Mark's Paper Company Blog Challenge! (The Challenge: Using no less than 75% of Marks Paper Company’s products, use the word gift and create a scrapbook page, altered item, home décor item, mini album, you name it. How creative can you be?)

Title: "Smiles with Dad... Our Memories are Gifts While He is Away"

As many of you know, my husband is in Afghanistan right now (photo in bottom right).

Mark's Paper Co. really has some great paper going on over there... check it out! (FYI - My layout used the beautiful Mark's Paper Company "August Collection", DCWV cardstock, Chatterbox brads, Junkitz buttons, machine stitching, and some Cricut and Quickutz die shapes.)

Click on the layout for a larger view...hope you like it!:-)

I love October Afternoon!

2009-06-08T11:25:00.004-04:00

Ok - I don't really LOVE the month of October (I'm a hot weather gal) - but I do love love LOVE the October Afternoon scrapbook papers!! Just look at these great new lines!!

Click here for October Afternoon's Website

I am in Scrapbook News and Review!

2009-05-30T12:55:00.009-04:00

Please follow this link to check out my latest published work: "kindergARTen"!
Scrapbook News and Review
(You'll need to register with SNR to view their magazine)

Teacher Gift

2009-05-27T15:03:00.005-04:00

We gave my daughter's first grade teacher a "money tree" from the parents for an end of the year "Thank You" gift. I made the "scrapbooking" elements (sign and doll). It turned out really cute - the paper doll looks just like the teacher!

New Layout - Swim All Day!

2009-05-26T17:53:00.008-04:00

I was finally able to scrapbook some after the end of the school year.... here is a layout of a photo from our cruise. I used Fancy Pants papers ("Delight", "Arctic Chill", and "Summer Soiree"!)

Journaling reads: "We went on a RCCL cruise in March of 2009, and all Kayla wanted to do was swim!"

Swimming with Dolphins!

2009-04-20T13:24:00.005-04:00

We had such a great time on vacation - just wanted to post a few photos of us swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel. I highly recommend this excursion (the place is called Dolphinaris) if you are ever there!!

My Cruise Review

2009-03-22T13:20:00.006-04:00

Our family is going on a cruise before my husband goes to Afghanistan! We are leaving at the end of this month on Royal Caribbean. This will be Kayla's second cruise with us, her first was a Disney Cruise back in 2006. I must say, that it is absolutely true that Royal Caribbean has some of the best food we have had at sea! Carnival was just ok and Disney was nothing to talk about.

The Disney Cruise itself was very nice - we took great pictures and Kayla got a lot face-time with the characters. We felt very safe with her in the kids program with Disney. It was just the food that was a let down.

We are SO excited to be back on Royal Caribbean after 5 years. We are only able to go because my husband is deploying again and Kayla gets a week off of school!

I'm looking forward for great new photos to scrapbook when we get back!

GCD Studios!! Love that paper!

2009-03-16T09:43:00.005-04:00

I take great pride in the fact that I LOVE touchable, texture-driven, choc full of choices, yummy patterned paper!

I was just browsing some manufacturer blogs, and I just love then new lines from GCD Studios! I mostly love the fact that they have so many patterns in each group - it's amazing. Just look at one of their lines called "Spring All Over" (yes, Spring is my favorite season!).

You can view their other collections here: GCD Studios - worth a look!

Chatterbox - Love it!

2009-03-12T12:22:00.005-04:00

I was glancing through my many scrapbook store email notices of new products, and I could not help but fall in love with this cute, versatile Chatterbox Album! (FYI - The email came from a store called "Stop and Scrap"). I can see so many possibilities with an album like this.. for example, it looks like a GREAT travel journal! Chatterbox continues to impress me with their classic but trendy releases...

My First Post!

2009-03-10T19:17:00.003-04:00

I have been scrapbooking since early 2005, and recently I really started focusing on this craft more than before.

I have a complete scrapbook room in my house (it is really the dining room!) - but it's painted RED and I love it!

I wanted to start a blog and share some things about my life and my scrapbooking style - hope you enjoy checking here from time to time!