More DD pages...

Helo, hello! I have 2 more December Daily pages to share with you. I am a bit behind right now, but I'll be able to catch up this weekend....especially if it stays as cold as it is here.

Day 4:
Here we are making sad faces because we are leaving Vegas. Unfortunately, this is the only picture I had from this day...and I look like a little boy. Oh well... But E makes an incredibly cute puppy dog face, does he not? In addition to the picture, I also put our hotel room keys in the little pocket.

Day 5:

So, I said it was cold here. This was a screenshot taken at about 945 in the morning. I do not think that it came even close to the 66 degree high that it predicted. And I know that 42 degrees is not cold at all compared to some places, but for Southern California, that is super chilly :-)

As always, thanks for dropping by...Enjoy the remainder of the week.

December Daily Update

Hi, everyone! Sorry I've been MIA recently. I've been doing A LOT of traveling, but I am back now {at least for the next few weeks... :o)}. I will be stopping by blogs soon to catch up on everything that I've missed!

I did want to pop in to quickly share the work that I have done on my December Daily so far. Last year I created my foundation pages ahead of time. This year, I am trying a different strategy and am creating them as I go. I did a few things ahead of time, such as the number tags and gathering on my supplies, but I think this way may produce a product that I am slightly more happy with.

Day 1:
We were in Vegas this day, so I included a picture of us during the day and at night. I also included part of the ticket from the show we went to see that night.

Day 2:

Another day spent in Vegas. We did a lot of fun things that day, so I included a lot of pictures on this page.

Day 3:

Yesterday was our last full day in Vegas. I included a series of silly photos we took that had the Vegas Strip as our backdrop. I also included the ticket from a Cirque de Soleil show we saw last night.

I totally love this project and am glad that I am doing it again this year. Do you have a December Daily? Share a link...I'd love to see!

From my family to yours...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

(and thus the madness of the Christmas season begins...bring it on...I can't wait!)

Another Recipe Challenge Brought to you by Punky Scraps...

Hey, everyone! There is another challenge posted on the Punky Scraps blog this week...and it's a recipe challenge. We had to use at least 3 of the items from the list (masking, no patterned paper , lots of stars, at least 3 staples, washi tape, book paper, cardboard and a bottle cap). I found away to work in every single item, but I'm not a huge fan of the final product: Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the rest of the team's work...and of course, to play along! :o)

Layout: Cardstock: Recollections; Mist: Tattered Angels; Alphas: Jillibean Soup; Tape: Tim Holtz; K & Company; Wooden stars: Studio Calico

The Creative Type - November

Hi, everyone! Team B's layouts are up on The Creative Type. This month's prompt: the best advice you've ever received. I used one of my favorite quotes, "Never frown, even when you're sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile."
I also used another one of Toni's awesome blooms! This one came from her "Autumn Splendor" kit and really matched everything so well.

Thanks for stopping in...Bounce on over to The Creative Type to see the rest of the takes on this month's prompt!

Layout: Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Alphas: American Crafts, October Afternoon, Glitz, Sassafras, Jenni Bowlin Studios, Cosmo Cricket; My Mind's Eye;Bling: Recollections; Felt flower: Green Horned Unicorn; Washi Tape: American Crafts

It's December Daily Time!

Yay! Last year was my first year doing the December Daily project. At the time, I wasn't sure if it would be a good project for me or not. I don't have kids and I didn't feel like there were a whole lot of happenings that I could put into this project. However, I was wrong. I love my December Daily from last year, so of course, I had to participate again this year. And since I had a long weekend, I figured there was no better time to start. So tonight, I will share my cover with you. It kinda fits in to that messy style I've been digging so much lately:
Are you doing a December Daily this year? If so, I'd love to see your progress...just share the link here! :-)

Patterned Paper, Wooden shapes: Studio Calico; Alphas, Red tag: American Crafts; Brad/Tag: Echo Park; Rub Ons: 7Gypsies; Paint: Apple Barrel

Punky Scraps Challenge...and Happy Veteran's Day.

Hello, all! It's Friday...which means there is a new challenge posted at Punky Scraps. This week it's a sketch challenge. I had a rather hard time sticking to the sketch this week, but sometimes it just goes that way! Here is my layout:
Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the awesome layouts that the other wonderful ladies of Team A created.
And on another note, Happy Veteran's Day! Today is a day to honor the many men and women who have fought for our country and the freedoms we hold so dear. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by veterans...my Mom, my Dad, my Grandmother, and of course, Eric. Needless to say, I always feel safe :-) I hope you enjoy the day, but also take a few moments to remember what it's all about.
Thanks for stopping by...enjoy the weekend!!
Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: Authentique; Brads: Making Memories; American Crafts; Twine: We R Memory Keepers; Paint: Apple Barrel; Tape: Basic Grey; Punch: Martha Stewart

ScrapStreet/GingerScrapStreet Publications

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to share the layouts that I had published in the Fall issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Article and supply list found here.

Article and supply list found here.

I also had 2 publications in the October issue of GingerScrapStreet Magazine:

Article and supply list found here.

Article and supply list found here.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a nice week!

New Punky Scraps Challenge

Hey, everyone! Sorry I've been a bit MIA recently. On top of being sick, my internet went out for a few days, but I'm back now :-)

I wanted to share a quick layout that I made for the newest challenge at Punky Scraps. We were supposed to use a quote as one of our inspiration pieces...and since I'm not very good/not very comfortable with scrapping deep/dark emotions, I kept it light and fun: Notice my bloom from Toni's shop? I cannot get enough of those wonderful embellishments. I used one of her blooms and then topped it with one of her yummy buttons.

Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: October Afternoon, American Crafts, Making Memories; Sticker: My Mind's Eye; Bling: Recollections; Paper Tape: Cavallini & Co; Felt embellishment, Button: Green Horned Unicorn

Halloween Time!

Thought I'd share a quick Halloween layout. Last year, Eric and 3 of his friends dressed up like the Avengers. This is just a picture of Captain America and Thor. Gotta love Thor's flowing locks... ;0)
Have a happy and safe Halloween! You can send any extra candy my way! :-)

Layout: Patterned Paper: Recollections; Journaling spot, Bakers Twine: Jillibean Soup; Alphas: October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Little Yellow Bicycle; Brads: Queen & Co, Making Memories; Tape: K & Co; Ribbon: Green Horned Unicorn; Border strip: Bazzill; Paint: Apple Barrel

5 Steps to an Easy Halloween Card

Hey, all! I have a quick, little tutorial posted over on The Creative Type blog. It contains the 5 easy steps to creating this card:

Don't laugh at my sweet photo collage that's posted over there...technology is sometimes not my friend... :0)

Card: Cardstock: Bazzill; Die Cut: Jillibean Soup; Alphas: Basic Grey; Tape: American Crafts; Brads: Queen & Company

Pop Culture

Hey, everyone! Team B's creations are up over on The Creative Type. The prompt this month was to scrap about something "pop culture-ry." I chose Pinterest. Sigh. I love Pinterest.
The super cool part? Amy Tangerine is guest designing for the next 2 months and has some cool stuff to give away. Play along with us here.

Layout: Patterned Paper: Sassafras, Crate Paper for Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Twine, sticker: My Mind's Eye; Metal clips, Tape: K & Company

Layouts to share

Hello, hello! I have a few quick layouts to share with you this evening.

First, I've been wanting to do an all-white layout for awhile. I've always thought the all-white layouts looked so elegant. Here's what I came up with:
Next, I'm going to try to do an all-black layout. I think that could look pretty awesome!

My second layout was created with the November Studio Calico kit:

I know the picture of this layout isn't the best. I'm going to try to see if I can get a better picture this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate those of you who check in every time I update. It really does mean so much to me!

Layout 1: Patterned Paper: Crate Paper; Bling, stars: Prima; ALphas: Basic Grey; Journaling spot: Jillibean Soup; Flower: Sassafras; Wazshi tape: Tim Holts; Paint: Apple Barrel

Layout 2: Patterned Paper, brads: Basic Grey; Tag: American Crafts; Alphas: Basic Grey, Authentique; Tape: American Crafts; Trim: Webster's Pages; Butterflies: Sassafras for Studio Calico; Sticker: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel

Another "messy" layout

I am totally loving this "messy" style recently. I feel like I am able to use so many embellies. Plus, I can create quickly when I am messy. I just throw things down on the paper and usually end up really liking the end result...
I am so in love with the most recent Studio Calico kit. I could not wait to dive in and play when I got it. The exclusive Sassafras paper I used as my background has got to be one of my fave papers recently. I just love how bright it is...you can't help but be happy when you see it!

Thanks for popping by...enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Layout: Patterned Paper, Chipboard butterflies: Sassafras for Studio Calico; RIbbon: Webster's Pages; Alphas: Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye; Brads: Basic Grey; Journaling Spot: Studio Calico; Sticker: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel; Staples: Tim Holtz; Washi Tape: American Crafts

Giveaway winner!

I used Random.org to pick the winner of my giveaway...
..and the winner is Misty! Congrats! Please email me your mailing address at kraftykat9@gmail.com.

GIVEAWAY ... and random other things...

I will begin with my "random other things..."

1. There is a new challenge up at The Creative Type...the prompt this month is to scrap a current trend...hop on over to see what the ladies created...Team B's creations will be up at the end of the week.

2. My bloggy friend, Laurie, does a monthly feature on her blog in which she highlights a scrapper and interviews them...this month is me! I'm quite honored. Go check it out here.

3. I hit 100 followers today...which brings me to... A GIVEAWAY!! I have a great selection of Studio Calico items to give away, plus a few extra items from my stash (I bought 2 SC grab bags and didn't know they were identical...while very awesome, I have a TON of paper already, without having duplicates!). Just leave a comment about anything...I'll pick a random winner on Friday, 14 Oct.

Enjoy the work week.

Paper Tape and Rub Ons Galore!

Hello, all! If you are in the U.S., I hope you are enjoying an extra day off. I always love a long weekend :o)

I have a quick layout to share today. I made it tonight in a pretty quick amount of time. I just felt like getting a bit messy...
I am sooooo in love with those 7Gypsies rub ons...I am considering purchasing about 10 packs of them before they are gone for good! Also love the Cavallini & Co paper tape I bought at Paper Source a few weeks ago...They have so many fabulous products; I kinda want to buy everything in the store...

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!!

Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico; Paint: Apple Barrel; Journaling Spots: Jillibean Soup; Metal Pieces, staples: Tim Holtz; Rub ons: 7Gypsies; Paper Tape: Cavallini & Co

Even MORE GHU fun!

Hi, everyone! I have 2 more fun pages to share. Both were made with Toni's fabulous blooms:
This is my favorite GHU kit to date...I really love the grey, yellow and baby blue color combo.

Go check out her shop for some more fab flowers and other goodies!!

Layout 1: Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Alphas: Jenni Bowlin, Cosmo Cricket; Metal Clip, polka dot tape: K & Company; Journaling Spot: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel; Flower, buttons, grey ric rac: Green Horned Unicorn

Layout 2: Cardstock: Recollections; Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, American Crafts; Alphas: Paper Trunk; Tickets: Making Memories, Tim Holts; Bling: Recollections; Punches: EK Success, Martha Stewart; Fabric Brad: American Crafts; Flower, button: Green Horned Unicorn

Having fun with GHU!

Hi, everyone! You've seen me talk about Green Horned Unicorn on here before. It is a fun little Etsy shop owned by my bloggy friend, Toni. She makes awesome embellishment kits filled with her felt flowers, buttons and trims. I've been playing with a lot of her stuff recently and here are just 2 of the layouts I created (there are more!):
Don't her flowers just get your creative juices flowing?? Hop by her shop and check out all her fun products!</p>Layout 1: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Bella Blvd, Sassafras; Alphas: Basic Grey;Ribbon: Green Horned Unicorn (pink), Target (blue); Brads: Target; Paper boarders: Doodlebug Design; Small Felt Flowers: Queen & Company; Large Felt Flower: Green Horned Unicorn (Gumdrop kit)

Layout 2: Cardstock: DCWV; Patterned Paper: Prima; Tags: Jillibean Soup, American Crafts, Craft Collection; Alphas: American Crafts; Ribbon: Tim Holtz; Tape: Paper Source; Bling: Recollections; Crocheted flowers: SEI; Felt Flowers: Green Horned Unicorn (Autumn Splendor kit)

Taste the Rainbow!

So, I don't have any new krafty projects to share today, but I have missed sharing something on my blog...so I thought I would share a few of my pins from my rainbow Pinterest board. Enjoy:

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Take a Hike!

There is a new challenge posted at Punky Scraps...and it's a recipe challenge!! Use any of the following in your layout/project:

1. Use canvas

2. Use chipboard

3. Use the posted picture to inspire you (it's a cool paint splattery creation...check it out!)

4. Use 3 staples

5. Use a black and white image

6. Make it monochromatic.

I tried to do all of them...but sorta failed on the monochromatic thing...oh well...it's only 2 colors! :)
Eric and I went hiking while we were in Catalina. It was a lot of fun, but I really do have one major complaint: How come I look like a sweaty, sticky mess and he looks even better than he usually does? It's not fair people! Boys get all the luck! ;o)

Thanks for popping by! Check out Punky Scraps to see the other layouts and to play along!!

Layout: Cardstock: Recollections; Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Canvas Tree: Prima; Alphas: American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Jillibean Soup; Punch: Martha Stewart; Staples: Tim Holtz; Paint: Apple Barrel; Envelopes: Pebbles; Button: My Mind's Eye; Corrugated cardboard: Unknown

What's Your Vice?

We all have one. Mine just happens to be cupcakes. Ohmigoodness...I love me some cupcakes. I can't pass a cupcake store without going in. I don't know what it is about the delicious little things. I even have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to them. So, here is my layout for The Creative Type:
The prompt is obviously to scrap your vice. And you can tell by that picture that I'm not kidding about my cupcake obsession. I look like a 12 year old on a sugar high :o)

So, what's your vice? Stop by The Creative Type & play along with us!

Layout: Patterned paper, stickers: Echo Park; Tags: American Crafts

Summer Mini

As Summer draws to a close, I figured it was a good time to share a mini book that I made. The mini book highlights my Summer 2010. I used a whole lot of Doodlebug Design products in this:
Thanks for making it through this photo heavy post! Enjoy your work week!

Punky Scraps Sketch Challenge

Hi, everyone! Happy Friday!

Today there is a new challenge posted at Punky Scraps. It's a sketch challenge. I always love those. It's so fun to see how everyone can interpret one sketch so differently. Here is what I created:
I'm happy to be using some of my Studio Calico "Boardwalk" kit. I love the colors in there...and it's perfect fro scrapping pics from our Catalina trip.

Now it's your turn! Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the sketch and play along!

Layout: Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, Crate Paper for Studio Calico; Twine: My Mind's Eys; Alphas: Studio Calico, Sassafras;Canvas: Pink Paislee; Sticker: American Crafts; Paint: Apple Barrel

Meet Merv!

While E and I were in Catalina, we decided to a little photo shoot by the water one evening. While we taking photos, there was a seagull who seemed very interested in what we were doing. The seagull had a cute little personality, too. If you looked at him, he would cock his head to the side and stare back at you. When you turned your head to look at the camera, he did the same thing. Needless to say, we thought he was pretty adorable and we eventually decided to call him Merv. Luckily, we caught all of Merv's shenanigans on film...
I was happy to be able to use some more October Afternoon "Boarding Pass" on this one. I still can't get enough of that line!
Enjoy the work week...I hope it goes by quickly for ya!
Layout: Cardstock: Bazzill; Mist: Tattered Angels; Everything else: October Afternoon

Woohoo! Happy, happy weekend!!! I know it was a short week, but that's really when the work weeks feel the longest.

I have a quick layout to share for the current challenge at Punky Scraps. This challenge is a photo inspiration challenge. Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the photo and see what the other talented ladies created.
And, I have a quick little tip for you today. I posted this layout in my Scrapbook.com gallery and my Studio Calico gallery and a few people have commented about the "great stitching." It's not really stitching. I was super lazy so I just drew zig-zags around the edges of everything, using a fine tip Sharpie. :-)

Before I leave, I just also want to remind everyone that a new challenge is up at The Creative Type. This month you're asked to scrap about your vice. I have a lot of those :-) I get to share my project mid-month, but you can play along right now. The prize this month is a cool print from a very neat Etsy shop, Peace, Love and Cupcakes.

Enjoy your weekend! May the crafty force be with you (I'm in FULL dork mode today)!

Layout: Patterned Paper, Stickers: Lily Bee Designs, Metal Badges, Foam Alphas: American Crafts

cards

Hey, everyone! I have 2 quick cards to share with you. I know I'm not a super big card person, but I had fun with these:

Card 1: Card: K & Co; Patterned Paper, Buttons, Borders: Doodlebug Design; Black cardstock: Recollections; Alphas: Lily Bee Designs

Card 2: Card: K & Co; Cardstock: DCWV; Patterned Paper, Alphas: Doodlebug Design

I'm alive...

I've just been enjoying the end of sweet summertime...at Catalina Island. I have lots of new pictures, so hopefully scrappiness will ensue :o)

COLORFUL!

Hi, everyone! I hope your week is going well!

I recently dug out some of my Doodlebug Design products to create a bright layout. Their colorful products are always so much fun to work with. Here is what I came up with:
Too colorful? I think not! :)

Layout: Cardstock: DCWV; Patterned Paper, buttons, orange flower, border strips, sequins, stickers, eyelets, plastic shapes: Doodlebug Design; Ribbon: American Crafts; Black ampersand: Lily Bee Designs; Turquoise flower: Prima; Twine: My Mind's Eye

Goodbye, Just C & S!

Yes, it's true...my tenure at Just C & S is complete. I had such an amazing time on that team. Some of my favorite layouts of all time were created from Just C & S challenges. Our final challenge was to create a layout saying "goodbye.' I'm not good at goodbyes, so I didn't really say much of anything....
Thanks for popping in! Enjoy your work week!

Layout: Cardstock: Bazzill; Paint: Apple Barrel; Alphas: Lily Bee Designs

A few layouts...

Happy weekend, everybody! I have a few quick layouts to share with you. The first one was done for Just C & S. The challenge was to create your own background. I used an old stencil that I had laying around:
The second layout is one that I created just for fun using the Boardwalk kit from Studio Calico:

I hope you all have a very nice weekend! Thanks for stopping in!

Layout 1: Cardstock: Recollections; Patterned Paper, Alphabet, Stickers: Basic Grey; Twine: My Mind's Eye; Paint: Apple Barrel

Layout 2: Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye, Crate Paper; Alphabet: Studio Calico, Sassafras; Brads: Basic Grey; Fabirc Trim: Pink Paislee; Twine: My Mind's Eye

My Creative Type Prompt

Hi, everybody...it's almost Friday (thank goodness...I don't know about you, but I NEED a weekend :) ).

I wanted to share my first layout for The Creative Type. The propmpt was to scrap a vacation...and use paint! I can use some paint! I decided to approach the paint a little differently, though, and kept my layout relatively clean:
Go check out The Creative Type to see what the other fabulous ladies created!

Layout: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Echo Park; Border Strips: Bazzill; Stickers: Echo Park; Paint: Unknown :(

More Boarding Pass...

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to pop in and share another layout that I made with October Afternoon's "Boarding Pass" collection...I'm so in love with everything from BP:
Thanks for stopping by!
Layout: Cardstock: Bazzill; Paint: Apple Barrell; Everything else: October Afternoon