Fly Me to the Moon

Supplies: Paper (Pink Paislee), Stamps (my Stamp BOX), Bee (My Little Bit of Whimsy), Transparency (Hambly, Heidi Swapp), Chipboard (Heidi Swapp), Letters (Scenic Route, Making Memories), Journaling spots (Jillybean Soup, Jenni Bowlin), Rick Rack (??), Ribbon (American Crafts), Beads (Dollarama)

I created this page for the movie quote challenge over at Dream Girls. Any chance C gets, she wants to fly like this or ride on her Daddy's shoulders. In fact, she told me the other day that she'd like to collect a bunch of feathers so she could make a pair of wings and fly like the birds. So here she is with her wings, flying to the moon.

What are you doing on National Scrapbook Day?

Join us on May 2nd at 5pm EST on the my Stamp BOX blog for a blog hop full of sketches, inspiration and PRIZES.

Scrapbooking with Children: Self Portraits

The May/June issue of Scrapbooks Etc. had a self portrait page done by Vicki Boutin and her son. Since I'm always looking for ways to include my girls in crafts, I knew we would have to try it. All we did was select a photo of the girls and some background paper. Then we raided my scrap box to find the colours we needed to make the collage. We worked on the project over two days. The first day was spent selecting paper scraps and cutting them up. I did this step on my own. The second day, I sketched a rough outline on the background paper and we glued all the pieces on. We put it all together in about an hour. Callie worked on one side of the protrait while I worked on the second with Julia on my lap. It got "interesting" a few times but we managed to get it all together. It now sits framed on Callie's dresser and she is just thrilled since she had a part in making it.



And here is the masterpiece as it sits displayed in her bedroom. Isn't it just adorable?


What are some crafty ideas you do with your children? I'd love to do things like this more often.

Happy Earth Day

It has been a very LONG time since I've posted cards. So today, I will post two...both of which were inspired by nature.

This first one was made for a wood grain challenge over at Moxie Fab World.

Supplies: Paper (October Afternoon), Stamps (My Stamp BOX), Bird (My Little Bit of Whimsy), Bamboo Clip (Magic Scraps), Sticker (Making Memories)

This next card was made for an alcohol ink tutorial on the My Stamp BOX blog. I recycled some plastic to make the flower petals. Be sure to head on over there and check it out. Don't forget to share your favourite recycling tips.

Isn't that bee just the CUTEST little thing ever??? This is another of Stephanie Hart's designs over at My Little Bit of Whimsy.

Supplies: Stamps (My Stamp BOX), Flowers (Prima), Bee (My Little Bit of Whimsy), Lace (Walmart)

Wish me luck today!

There is a local crop this weekend and I am teaching a class called "Demystifying Alcohol Inks". It will be my first live performance since I left the classroom two years ago. Here are the pages we will be making. I really hope the girls enjoy the class. Wish me LUCK!

All stamps by my Stamp BOX.

It's Here, It's Here, It's HERE!!

The May/June issue of Scrapbooks Etc. has officially hit the newsstands and my felt mini book is a quick class in this issue. You can check me out beginning on page 117. I am PUMPED about this one and can't wait to get my hands on a copy.

Many thanks to Cindy for sending me the photos.

Oh, to be 3 again

Here is another page I made with kit # 2 at Treasured Scrapbooking. Be sure to check out the Design Team gallery for more ideas.

April Layout Kit Club Reveal

Kit Contents:Paper (Pink Paislee, My Mind's Eye), Die Cut Sheet (My Mind's Eye), Cardstock (Bazzill-3 sheets), Transparent die cuts (My Mind's Eye), Twill (Prima), Alpha (Little Yellow Bicycle), Buttons (Creative Café), Embroidery floss, Misc. fiber

You can find purchase information HERE.

I LOVE this photo

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Easter!

Blue Jean Mini Book

I am super excited about this kit. I’ve had the idea of a jean book in mind for some time and when I saw this new Pink Paislee line, I knew right away the project would soon become a reality. The theme is Life Lessons. You may choose to make this for a child like I did, or make it for yourself as a book about you. However you choose to interpret the theme, grab a group of photos, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have some FUN.

Here is a peek at a few of the interior pages:

Don't you just love this Maya Roads tapestry chipboard?

Find purchase information HERE.

Kit Contents: Paper (Pink Paislee – 5 sheets), File Folders (Paper Loft), Compass Mask (Tim Holtz), Distress Paint (Ranger), Rub-ons (Pink Paislee), Chipboard Tapestry (Maya Roads), Metal accents (Tim Holtz), Buttons (Creative Café), Bamboo Clip (Magic Scraps), Large tag (Creative Café), misc fiber & ribbon


Note: The alphabet stamp set used on this project is by my Stamp BOX and is NOT part of the kit contents.

My Stamp BOX Blog Hop

If you've just happened upon on my blog today, you'll want to see what the myStamp BOX Blog Hop is all about. Go to the myStamp BOX blog to start on this fun journey and play along for a chance to WIN some fun new stamps!

I chose to highlight an alphabet stamp set, Tall Outlines. This is by far the BEST alphabet stamp set I've ever owned. It is the perfect size for most any project and the outline allow me to use it on most any surface and still have the pattern a focal point of each letter.

One of my favourite techniques with this set is to stamp on patterned paper, cut the letters out and pop them up with foam squares like you see here. If you look closely in the flower cluster, you will also see black and white leaves made with a flower petal stamp from the He Loves Me set.

I also used a flower center from the He Loves Me set as a frame for these glass brads.

Here is the finished page: "Welcome Home".

Supplies: Paper (GCD Studios), Stamps (My Stamp BOX), Brads (Creative Cafe, Making Memories), Gaffer Tape (7 Gypsies), Trim (May Arts), Journaling card (Urban Lily), Chipboard House (Maya Roads), Letters (Making Memories), Bling (Prima)

Thanks for playing along with us today. Before you finish the blog hop for the night, go back to the myStamp BOX blog and let us know you participated.

Creating Clusters with Stamps

Clusters of embellishments are all the rage in scrapbooking these days. But have you ever thought to use your stamps as another interesting element in a cluster of goodies?

In this example, I used the Memories Seal from the Just Add Notes set as a frame for a button.

Here you will see a flower center from the He Loves Me set used to circle the date on the calendar die cut.

In this example, a stamp from the You Name It set is nestled in with a cluster of buttons.

Here are the finished pages.

“Pucker Up” features stamps from Just Add Notes, Colorful Companions, and letters from Tall Outlines.

"Bittersweet” features stamps from He Loves Me and You Name It.

Happy Clustering!

This article was featured on the my Stamp BOX blog on April 3rd, 2009.

Some new work AND a giveaway

This is one of the newest releases at My Stamp BOX and to celebrate, one lucky blog reader is going to win this very set. It is called Border Lines and all you have to do is follow the instructions on THIS POST.

Remember those sneak peeks I showed a few days ago? You know the one with my new all time favourite page? WELL, they are posted on the Stamp BOX blog. Take and peek and let me know what you think.

Don't forget to check back on the 8th for out blog hop. There is another stamp set to be won on that day as well! Have I mentioned that I LOVE giveaways?

That's all for today. Have a GREAT day. Thanks for stopping by.

Life is a Daring Adventure

Here is my April 1st work for Treasured Scrapbooking. This page is a mix of paper from Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin and K&Co. Take a peek at the Design Team Gallery for more projects with this kit. Look for more work from this kit mid-month!

GCD Update

So, I wasn't one of the lucky 13 who got a call yesterday, BUT the fun isn't over yet. The official Design Team announcement is April 6th and there is going to be another blog party all day. There are also a bunch of other appointments to be named then as well. So don't forget to check them out. GCD BLOG

THANKS so much to the team at GCD for injecting so much fun into this process and HUGE congrats to the new design team.