Layouts to share

Hey everyone, trying to get back into the grove after a trip to Portland. After having a great time I am easy back into reality.

Today I have a layout posted at Urban Swank. I would for you to share the love over on that post.

Also, wanted to share some layouts I have created for Practical Scrappers.

Today we have a little giveaway. So head on over HERE to get entered.

Also, I want you to stay tuned because there is a fabulous blog hop going on this weekend between PSA Stamps and Urban Swank. Lots of great prizes so tune in September 17 & 18.

It's been a long time.

It has been a very long time since I have posted anything new on here. Well, the summer has been busy. We have had so many visitors and I have gone back to work as well as continuing with my triathlon training. So all that being said I really haven't been spending a lot of time on my scrapbooking. I did manage to squeeze in an evening a few nights ago and accomplished my July project 12.

Now it's not by best layout but what I love about it is that I added the kraft folder where I hid all of my journaling (because July really was that busy). I also tucked in a few photos that I didn't incorporate into the layout.

Anyways, on a sad summer note our yard was broken into sometime last week and we had over $500 worth of tools stolen. I don't care about the tools but we have a 1/2 acre yard and all I can think of is what if this person was lurking around when the kids were out there. Why do people have to do things like steal from others????

Anyways, hope everyone on the east coast are staying safe.

Do you smash?

Hey everyone, how is your summer going? I keep hearing that kids are heading back to school already, thankfully my little one has another month.

Today over at the Urban Swank blog I am showing how I added an envelope pocket to my smash book.

You can check out more of it HERE.

Also, Practical scrappers has a fabulous giveaway going on!!! Jump on over to the blog to see how you can win a Burlap and Butterflies scrapbooking kit!!!!

It's about time!

Do you know how long it's been since I scrapbooked for myself? Way too long!!! I have a whole bung of Studio Calico kits piling up in my scrap room that have been calling my name. I haven't bought any new supplies (besides my SC kits that ship automatically) in who knows how long. That just isn't like me. Although I'm sure hubby is thrilled I'm not spending money ; )

Anyways, this weekend Shimelle is having an online crop and I thought I would try and play along as much as I can. I starting with her mix and match sticker challenge.

I used parts of my Studio Calico kits as well as some Sassafras stickers, Basic Grey stickers, and AC Remarks stickers. I also used 3 different stamps and couldn't help but add some mists.

Here's hoping that I can do a lot more layouts!!!!

By the way, did you catch my post at Urban Swank yesterday? You can see it HERE!!!

Winner!!!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Practical Scrappers Anniversary blog hop. I used Random.org and the lucky number's chosen were:

20 & 5

Nicolle said...

What a pretty LO! I love to scrap the Happy and the sad events as well.....tfs!..:)

AUGUST 6, 2011 8:45 AM

Jessica said...

Super cute layout, but so sad!!! Poor little one. I am a follower of both blogs.

AUGUST 5, 2011 6:35 AM

Nicolle & Jessica, please email me at: andrea at mettamassagetherapy dot ca to claim your prize, and I will get your goodies out to you right away.

Last 2 items for recipe challenge

Well, we did it! The Practical Scrappers anniversary week was so much fun and now is your last 2 ingredients to complete your recipe challenge: Brad & Chipboard

Now I can't wait to see what everyone has completed! You have 2 hours to complete your project and post it over on the Practical Scrappers blog.

Here is my final project using all of the ingredients:

Day 1-Monday: Cardstock, Patterned Paper
Day 2-Tuesday: Ribbon (I used the aqua lace), Flowers (I stamped my flowers using a Studio Calico flower stamp)
Day 3- Wednesday: Button, Bling(little pearls in the burnt orange semi circles)
Day 4- Thursday: Sticker (butterfly), Ink (from my stamped flower)
Day 5- Friday: Floss or Twine(around photo and on button), Something Red(my butterfly sticker is a redish orange)
Day 6- Saturday: Brad (on the top photo I used an black arrow brad. I also added some cream mini brads that blended in), Chipboard (snail)

Please make sure you link your creation up on the Practical Scrappers blog.

Also, you still have time to participate in the blog hop from yesterday. Just make sure you leave a comment on that post by Sunday night.

A blog hop and ingredients for day 5

Welcome back to day 5 of the Practical Scrappers Anniversary week! Today is

the Practical Scrappers Blog Hop. You should have found me through the fabulous Claude. If you get lost at any time, just head back to Practical Scrappers where the entire list is.

We're sharing projects that relate to the number two since it's our second anniversary! Today I'm sharing a project with you of my 2 year old that broke her arm, using 2 photos.

I've got a prize to give to TWO of you who visit and are a follower of my blog and Practical Scrappers blog. All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know you were here. I'll be giving away some goodies from my stash.

Here's my layout:

Thanks for joining us on the hop and I hope you have fun. Your next stop is the creative Fern.

Also, if you are participating in our recipe challenge, todays ingredients are: Floss/Twine & Something Red