Paper Memories

UPDATE

2009-10-10T09:37:00.003-05:00

So much has happened around here the past few weeks. Below is the email I sent out to all my customers. The biggest news is our name change, and with the change is a new blog Our new Blog link is http://brickpaperscissors.blogspot.com/ please continue to follow us there, then I can continue to follow you too.
Thanks for understanding and hope to see you at our new blog!

EMAIL:
As some of you know we have a dream...our dream is to someday open an online scrapbooking/paper craft store and have a storefront right here in downtown Hobart. Last month we added new classes, more classes, new products, etc. This month we have more exciting news to get us one step closer to achieving our dream. The first big announcement is our name change. As much as we love "Paper Memories" we wanted a unique name that instilled pride for our hometown, and highlighted the creativity in our craft. Someday we will share with you the funny story about how we arrived at this name, but for now we will not keep you waiting and let you know our new name is........brick paper scissors

With the name change we have changed our Yahoo Group, email addresses, and are in the process of changing over our Blog and Facebook Group. So please bear with us if they may not be working properly while we are updating these sites.

Announcement #2...with the completion of our Scrap Studio we are going to have a Grand Opening Open House. The Open House is set for Saturday October 17th, 11:30am – 6:00pm. Stop in to see the Studio, new products, enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and a quick make-n-take. Bring a friend and receive a free gift!

Announcement #3...Another new class, and this one is for the kids!! It is called Kids Club and it will be Saturday mornings from 10:00am - 11:30am. Our first Kids Club is Saturday October 17th –right before the Open House. Everything is provided for the kids, but they are more than welcome to bring their favorite tools. The cost for each child is $12 and packages are available for extra savings: a 4-week session is $44, and if you sign up for an 8-week session, the cost is only $80 ($10 per class) and your child will receive a free 8x8 scrapbook, and you will receive a coupon for a complimentary adult class!

Since this is a new program and we want all the kids to attend, we are offering a half-off special ...yep that's right, only $6 for your first Kids Club class!!

I think that is all the announcements for this month. Here are important some important dates to remember...

Scrap Class – Wednesday Oct. 7th, 6:30pm, Subject: Fall Layout (bring a few Fall-ish photos) Fee: $15

Crop Night – Friday Oct. 9th, 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Subject: Prizes, games, refreshments & fun. Fee: $10

Holiday Gift Class – Tuesday Oct. 13th, 6:30pm, Subject: Halloween Candy Jar. Fee: $15

Kids Club – Saturday Oct. 17th, 10:00am - 11:30am, Subject: Halloween Layout (bring a Halloween photo or it can be left blank for this year’s photo) Fee: half-off special $6

Open House – Saturday Oct. 17th, 11:30pm – 6:00pm, Subject: New products, prizes, make-n-takes and more! Fee: FREE. Don't forget to bring a friend!

Other upcoming events...
Scrap Class - Wednesday Oct. 21st 6:30pm
Crop Night - Friday Oct. 23rd 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Holiday Gift Class - Tuesday Oct. 27th 6:30pm

New Scrap Kits

2009-09-24T11:53:00.002-05:00

We have a few new Scrap Kits out...
If you purchase a Scrap Kit you will receive a free Mini Plate!
Click on the photo for a better view.
Email orders or questions to... papermemories123@verizon.net
THANKS FOR LOOKING

Holiday Gift Class 9-22

2009-09-23T13:25:00.004-05:00

We had so much fun in class last night! AND we were able to finish ALL four Halloween Treat Bags. You gals did such a great job. A big welcome to our new classmate Janet. And a big congrats to Linda and Judy they won the door prizes for the night! And everyone won a cute Witch's Hat treat...I could show you how cute they were IF I would have taken a photo BEFORE I gave them all away. LOL oh well I am sure I will make more soon.
Are you upset you missed all the fun?? Join us next month...more info on the side bar.

Halloween Treat Bags

2009-09-21T14:27:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow night is our Holiday Gift Class. We are creating these cute Halloween Treat Bags!!

If you have a group of 4 or more we can schedule a special class night just for your group and you can pick the project!

No time for class but want these cute treat bags for your child's class? I do custom work and can create any quantity needed!

Scrap Class

2009-09-21T14:21:00.005-05:00

Last week we had our Scrap Class in the new Scrap Studio for the first time. All the gals loved it and we had lots of room. Everyone won a door prize of some sort and we learned some new tips and techniques about the Cuttle Bug. We created a card and a LO.
Of course in all the excitement I forgot to take a pic with everyone there, but I did snap a quick shot right before class started.

Before and after

2009-09-15T12:17:00.006-05:00

How cool does this look...

BEFORE:

AFTER:

A special thanks to my wonderful Hubby for all his hard work...

Finished!!!!

2009-09-15T12:10:00.006-05:00

The Scrap Studio is Finished!!!! Well I do have a little more decorating to do, but I am moved in, and ready to go. Here are the final photos...

Another Scrap Studio Update

2009-09-07T21:35:00.006-05:00

WOW we got a lot accomplished today!!!
First we got the counter top in...

Next my ever so talented hubby created the coolest peg boards I have ever seen!!!
And he even said..."Yea I do think it will look nice if you paint the frames PINK!!!"
I think my "pink & brown" theme is growing on him.

I finished my curtains so I can hide all my rolly drawer carts under the counter, and started to hang up my ribbon....

Still lots more to do, but we ran out of hours today.
Hope to post more updates soon...Thanks for looking and remember Holiday Gift Class tomorrow...Tuesday Sept. 8th 6:30pm!!

Scrap Studio

2009-09-06T21:10:00.007-05:00

We were busy little bees in the scrap studio today. Finished up the painting,

and got the carpet in.

It is starting to look like a real room now.

I pulled the tables in just to get the feel for the room and we brought in my big brown cabinet which is another one of my trash to treasures finds... it was white and I painted it brown but still need to add some pink cuteness to it when I add more things to the room. I found it at a yard sale for only $5!!!! Can you believe it ?? It will will be a great storage cabinet!!

Check back again...we are adding the trim, counter, and peg board wall tomorrow!! I will post photos as soon as I can. Thanks for looking :)

Scrap Class/Holiday Gift Class

2009-09-02T09:47:00.005-05:00

ribbon...ribbon...ribbon...tonight's class is all about ribbon! We will learn how to tie knots, tie different types of bows, and even create a cute ribbon flower with our scraps.

Next class is our Holiday Gift Class Tuesday Sept. 8th @6:30pm. Cost is $15.00 which includes all ingredients to create this adorable mini desk calendar... It's not too late to sign up.

Scrap Studio

2009-08-24T07:40:00.004-05:00

We have walls!!! Still in the process of mudding and sanding, but they are up and I should be able to paint this week. Exciting stuff here!!

New Class Schedule

2009-08-20T13:38:00.006-05:00

We have a new schedule...

SCRAP CLASS - this class will pertain to papercrafting...which is anything and everything about scrapbooking and cardmaking. All Scrap Classes are created for every level of scrapper. Whether you are a beginner, been scrapping for years, or haven't scrapped in years...this class will keep you motivated with bi-weekly challenges, and up to date with the latest papercrafting trends, tools, products.

***Next Class: Wed. Sept 2nd 6:30pm ~ $15 Subject: RIBBON-Everything you want and need to know about ribbon and how to use it on your layouts.

HOLIDAY GIFT CLASS - this class will pertain to creating homemade gifts for the Holidays...all Holidays...Birthdays, Valentines Day, Halloween, Christmas, Summer, Fall, etc. Forget the over-priced department store gifts that everyone has...learn to create one-of-a kind, made from the heart, gifts for your friends and family. "Happiness is Homemade"

***Next Class: Tuesday Sept 8th 6:30pm ~ $15 Subject: 2010 Mini Calendar

For class please bring your BASIC TOOLS- Scissors, Trimmer, Adhesive. Refreshments, Door Prizes, and all materials needed for the class project, will be provided.

CROP NIGHT - Make a "ME Appointment" Take a break from the day to day hassles and do something for yourself. Bring your latest photos, or project you've been wanting to work on, and enjoy six straight hours of uninterrupted creativity, fellowship with friends, refreshments and door prizes.

***Next Crop Night: Friday Sept. 11th 5pm - 11pm ~ $10

Class/Crop seating is limited. Please have your class/crop fee paid at least seven days before to reserve your seat.

***If you have a group of 4 or more you can reserve your very own monthly class and/or crop...call/email me for details.

trash to treasure

2009-08-09T21:42:00.003-05:00

I love turning trash to treasure...I am always on the lookout for things that can be turned into other things...and I save all kinds of stuff that I know someday I will create something fabulous with it!! Well here is my latest trash to treasure...
I am not sure where my kids got this from, but they had one of those round table with the three screw-in legs. You know the table I'm talking about... not pretty by itself, but looks kind of cute in the corner with a table cloth on it?? Well my girls used this one for tea party's until "somebody" thought they could stand on it and off broke the legs. I saved the round top which is about 20 inches round, and look what I created.... A big wall clock for my new Scrap Studio

The inside circle for the actual clock is 12". I cut the letters and numbers with the Cricut-cuttin' up cart. The flowers are cut out from Fancy Pants-crush paper.
I just love how it turned out, and can't wait to hang it in the Scrap Studio!!

Scrap Studio

2009-08-04T10:55:00.006-05:00

My new Scrap Studio is under construction!! I am so excited and I can't wait until it is finished. We still have lots to do but happy it is finally getting started.
I will keep you posted on its progress. Grand Opening should be September-ish!

We torn out the old dry-wall, furnace, sink, and door.

We had some water damage from the big flood last year that needed to be fixed.

New door, water damage fixed, and the studs are up!!

Class Reminder

2009-07-29T11:31:00.003-05:00

Just a quick reminder that class fee is due today, for next weeks class (8-5-09) Class fee is $15.00 and you will receive $5 back in "class cash" to spend that night. We stress the importance of the class fee due one week before, to allow us enough time to have the proper product packets made up for everyone. We are creating a layout using some of the new products I just posted about.
And don't forget to work on your RAK Challenge for next week.

new items

2009-07-29T11:18:00.004-05:00

I have some great new items that we will be using at our next class (8-5-09) if you are unable to attend but would like to see these products in action or want to place an order let me know.
Thanks for looking and remember you can click on the photo for a bigger view of the flier.

Class

2009-07-23T15:34:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun at class last night! Everyone was so creative, adding their own uniqueness to their project. Great job ladies!!!

We altered a CD tin into a cute Tic-Tac-Toe game. I posted photos of it a few days ago so scroll back if you want to see it up close.

A big hello and thanks for coming to Karen and Robin, so glad you were able to join us.

Congrats to Karen and Michelle, they were the door prize winners and won one of the Daisy Bucket Stamps that we used in class.

And a big congrats to Kellie and Kathy for participating in last weeks card challenge. You both created beautiful cards and I think Kellie was randomly picked the winner but graciously shared the prize with Kathy. Photos of their cards are on the Yahoo Group.

Next class we will create a LO and use a new "frameabilities" die from Spellbinders. Cute stuff...you won't want to miss it!
Can't make it to a class? You can still join in the fun and try this weeks RAK Challenge.

RAK Challenge

2009-07-23T15:09:00.007-05:00

To help get everyone out of the summer rut and back into the creating mood I am offering up an extra-special RAK Challenge prize this week

Here is the sketch for this weeks RAK Challenge...

If you are interested in participating all you have to do is create a LO based on this sketch and post a photo of your finished creation on the yahoo group no later than Aug. 4th. On the 5th I will randomly pick a winner.

Here is my take on the sketch...

And here is the prize...

OK who is going to play?????

New Items

2009-07-22T12:13:00.000-05:00

new items

2009-07-21T23:01:00.006-05:00

I post these on the Yahoo Group but thought I would share them here if anyone is interested. I carry lots of different items in my home store too, so if there is something you may be looking for let me know and hopefully I have it in stock or I can find it for you.
Here is the new flier from Making Memories. I just love the tiny alpha's...
Remember you can click on the photo for a bigger view

tic tac toe

2009-07-21T22:50:00.003-05:00

Some of the gals from class were asking how to
alter items so I decieded to create this cute
tic tac toe game to teach for our next class. I
designed the "tic tac toe" word with the Cricut Design Studio. The paper and the stamps used
for the X's and O's are from Daisy Bucket.

Wow it's been awhile...

2009-07-21T22:26:00.002-05:00

Boy has life just gotten in the way of my blog posting lol. I have been busy with last days of schools, birthdays, summer, meetings, work, and I can't believe I am going to say the word...exercising! Yep I have been walking and even entered in a few 5k's. By no means the running part, just as a walker, which is good enough for me. As most of you know I quit smoking, almost 5 months ago now... and getting in better shape was one of my reasons for wanting to quit. My hubby even gave me a set of weights for my B-day to help me stay motivated and on track.
Class is tomorrow and I have some new products that I am excited to show off.
I will post some photos of projects I have created and the new products too. If you are interested in attending class or placing an order just let me know you can leave a comment here, or shoot me an email. papermemories123@verizon.net

RAK CHallenge

2009-06-17T22:04:00.003-05:00

I posted our next RAK challenge. If you are interested in participating check out the Yahoo Group (link on the right) for more info.
Here is my example:

Patriotic class

2009-06-17T21:50:00.009-05:00

We just had another red white and blue class!! What a great time it was and I am just so proud of how far these gals have come with their scrappy talents!!
Here is a group photo:

And here is a close up of their wonderful creations. A cute firecracker decoration that can also hold your favorite candy, and they also created a beautiful patriotic paperbag mini album.
Everyone did a fabulous job!!

Remember you can click on any photo for a better view

Class-photo frame

2009-06-09T08:16:00.004-05:00

The frame I created was such a hit, everyone wanted me to teach them how to create their own. So that is what we did at our last class. AND I remembered to take a photo to show what a terrific they did! Way to go girls!!!

I also want to welcome Kathy!! This was her first time attending our class. I hope you enjoyed yourself and you come back again.

A HUGE Congrats to Last weeks RAK Challenge Winner JUDY!! You did an awesome job on the Fathers Day Card. I had your prize at last class and it totally slipped my mind, sorry. It will be waiting for you next week.

You can see Judy's card over on the Yahoo Group along with The latest RAK Challenge participants, Michelle and Kellie. They both did a wonderful job on thier LO's. If you want to join the fun stop on by, the link to the Yahoo Group is on the right.

Topiary Candy Tree

2009-05-31T22:54:00.003-05:00

Here are two Topiary Candy Tree's I created with a 4th of July theme. One is with Starlight Mints and the other is with Three Musketeers Minis

Picture Frame- 4th of July

2009-05-31T22:00:00.000-05:00

I created this with the Cricut and Design Studio. I cut the mat and stars from George, and the font is Opposites Attract. I embossed with the CuttleBug.
All I have to do is add a photo.

NEXT CLASS

2009-05-26T15:49:00.004-05:00

Who is ready for next weeks class??? I sure am and I am so excited. You know how I love tools, well, I have found a new tool and cannot wait to share it with you.
Here is it's description...

Get ready, artsy souls, to hold in your hands the most beautiful, customized embellishments you have ever seen...and the best part is, you will have made them YOURSELF in a matter of minutes!

Can you guess what it is?? Sign up for class so you can try the tool out first hand.
Can't make it to class? Check back next week and I will post photos and let you know all about it, and how to get one for yourself!!

RAK Challenge

2009-05-26T15:44:00.003-05:00

Are you up for a Challenge?? Here is our latest Sketch Challenge...

Visit our Yahoo Group for more information, and to meet some new scrapping friends.

Class-Going Green

2009-05-26T15:29:00.005-05:00

We went a little green in our last class. We created this cute mini-album out of an empty toilet paper roll. The gals had a great time and are now saving their empty rolls at home to create more. We also learned how to properly apply Rub-ons, and two of my favorite "must-have" tools...the Edge Scrapper and Bone File.

Mother's Day Card

2009-05-12T12:48:00.006-05:00

Here are the cards we created in class last week.
The first one is a cute Bookmark Card. As you can see in the second photo, the inside has a pull-off bookmark. I just love cards that "do" something.

Then the next one is the cute Flower Pot card. I loved using the Fiskars Squeeze Punches on this one.

And last but not least I showed everyone how to create this adorable Post-it Note w/Pen Holder.

All in all it was a great class. Next week for class we are Going Green!!! Sign up today

A Mother's Day Surprise

2009-05-10T11:27:00.003-05:00

As most of you know I REFUSE to purchase ANYTHING by martha stewart. Even to type her name is making me ill. The past few months I have seen this cute little butterfly on so many different projects and just had to find out what it is from. After much Internet searching, I was so disappointed to find out it was one of HER punches :( So much for me getting to use that cute butterfly on my creations. The other day DH and I were at WM, I saw the punch and told my DH how much I wanted it until I found out it was one of HERS. He laughed because he knows I refuse to even look at HER stuff. Well...much to my surprise this morning I wake up to find the Butterfly Punch, and he says, "I know you really wanted this punch, and won't ever bring yourself to buy it, so I got it for you. Happy Mother's Day" How sweet! He also got the heart punch... which I will promptly return on Monday lol
Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!!!!

National Scrapbook Day-Mini Album Class

2009-05-03T08:58:00.004-05:00

We had such a good time yesterday! First we had our Mini-Album Class and created this beautiful 6x6 album using the Zinnia line from Little Yellow Bicycle. Talk about adorable!!! I can't wait to add my photos and some ribbons around the rings!

When we finished with class we ordered a pizza, and spent the rest of the afternoon scrappin!! I think Michelle was able to finish over 6 LO's for her reunion album she is working on. Talk about a speedy scrapper! All in all it was a terrific day! I hope your NSD was just as creative!!

Teacher Appreciation Week - Monday

2009-04-30T23:20:00.000-05:00

I was asked to make some treats for the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, at my DD's school. We wanted something little to put in their mailbox for everyday next week.

Here is Monday's treat:

Paper is My Mind's Eye, the tag is cut from Storybook Cricut Cartridge, and the quote is printed on cardstock.

TAW-Tuesday

2009-04-30T23:15:00.000-05:00

Tuesday's Teacher Appreciation Week treat

The cookie tag is created the same as Mondays goldfish tag.
The water bottle is misc. paper, quote printed on cardstock and I used the Fiskars Scallop Circle Squeeze Punch

TAW-Wednesday

2009-04-30T23:10:00.000-05:00

Wednesdays Teacher Appreciation Week treat

I just love making Post-it Note holders, and this is the first one I have created that holds a pen!
How cool is that??
I used Stickles for the flower middles on the Prima's and on the flowers on the paper, but its hard to see the sparkle.

TAW-Thursday

2009-04-30T23:05:00.000-05:00

I just realized I forgot to take a pic of Thursdays treat. I will add it tomorrow.
It is a cute one!!

TAW-Friday

2009-04-30T23:00:00.000-05:00

Friday's Teacher Appreciation Week treat:

Oh I just loved this one!! I was going to make the TakeOut Box myself, and actually made one, that turned out great. But I soon realized how time consuming it was going to be since I needed 65 of them, on top of making 65 of each of the other treats! I just don't have that much free time AND my favorite Chinese Restaurant in town let me buy them for "dirt cheap"!!! :)

There is candy inside too.
The Stamp is by Stampendous. I cut all the circles with the Cricut.

Here is a close up of the fortune cookies. These were fun to make, well the first few were fun, but not after making 130 of them. I printed the fortunes on cardstock.

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Speaking of Flowers

2009-04-25T19:38:00.004-05:00

My last post I showed off some cute flowers I created with the Fiskars Squeeze Punch. This post I want to show off some beautiful flowers my DH gave me. And for all you skeptics out there, no, he was not in the dog house! He just got them to get them. I did tell him long ago not to waste money on flowers unless the word PRIMA was somewhere on the package. But it was nice to have fresh flowers in the house! Enjoy

Think Spring

2009-04-25T19:25:00.006-05:00

I know I have said this before, and I'm going to say it again... I just LOVE the Fiskars Squeeze Punches!! My latest one that I just had to have is this cute Flower Punch.

How adorable are these flowers??
So adorable that I made this cute "Think Spring" card.

If you like this card, come to my next class and learn how to create this card and two other adorable cards, just in time for Mothers Day. Class info is on the right.

National Scrapbook Day

2009-04-19T12:45:00.007-05:00

Lets get together and celebrate!! National Scrapbook Day is Saturday May 2nd.

I am having a Special Mini-Album Class Saturday morning at 11:00am. The cost of the class is only $24.00, and you will receive all the supplies needed to create this beautiful 6x6 Mini-Album.

All you need is your Basic Supplies: Scissors, Trimmer, and Adhesive.

When the class is over you are more than welcome to stay for our NSD Crop! The cost is only $5.00 and we will crop from 1:00pm - 11:00pm.

I know Saturday is a busy day, attend Class, or just attend the Crop, but... if you attend BOTH you will save $5.00!! So that is like attending Class, and Cropping for FREE!! Either way it will be 11 hours of Scrappin' Fun!!!

Class and Crop spaces are limited so contact me to RSVP your spot today.

Class-LO

2009-04-19T12:13:00.004-05:00

Here is my example of the LO we created in class last week. It was kind of a mixture of some new techniques, and SB'ing trends that have been floating around the web.

I just love those Studio G mini stamps, and I give them away a lot as door prizes, so I wanted to show everyone some of the things they can do with them. I had them stamp at least three images. One image we used the Fiskars Circle Punch, to punch around the image, then we covered it with Glossy Accents. One image we cut around to look like a die cut, and the last stamped image, we cut out around it, and used Stickles to add some sparkle to it. We also tried a little doodling around the edge. Nobody was happy about the doodling, but everyone's LO turned out great!! Other tools used: Fiskars Treading Water Punch, Big-Bite.

Next class we are going to learn to create some beautiful cards, just in time for Mother's Day!!

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's way

2009-04-04T17:39:00.003-05:00

Are you ready for the Easter Bunny? We made these cute "no-glue" baskets in class last week. And we also learned how to make the cute little bunny that is inside. Are you getting your baskets ready? My basket also got picked on AC Bailey's Blog as the LOTW.

Blog Contest

2009-04-04T17:32:00.003-05:00

Yeah ME!!!! I have been smoke free for one month!!! I am quite happy and proud that I made it this far. Thanks to everyone for all the kind words of encouragement. And I added everyones name into random.org and the winner was

True Random Number Service

List Randomizer

There were 9 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

Michelle
Lisa C
Angie
Bethy
Sophia
Leah
Wendy
theScrapmaster
Norine

Timestamp: 2009-04-04 22:14:09 UTC

Congrats Michelle!!!! (MoonlightScrapper)

You can PM me your address and I will get a great RAK prize on its way to you.

Thanks again and I am looking forward to my 2nd month to be a little easier.

Monday, Monday

2009-03-30T20:32:00.002-05:00

Ugh...another Monday. What was going to be an eventful scrappin' weekend turned into a "grey's fest" We sat on the couch all weekend and watched seasons 1 and 2 of Grey's Anatomy. We accomplished NOTHING, but had fun!
Today I have been getting things ready for Scrap Class on Wed. Which is always lots of fun.
I want to thank everyone for all the kind, and encouraging comments and I am proud to say I am another week smoke free!!! Yeah Me! One more week and I will randomly pick a winner from the comments left on the "blog contest post"
Keep the encouranging comments coming!!! Have a great week

Blog Contest

2009-03-20T12:15:00.002-05:00

Since I started this blog I have thought about what kind of fun prize contest I could have. I finally came up with one! I have some great news to share and I want make a little contest out of it.

First off, the great news.....I quit smoking!!!! Can ya believe it? I smoked for years! And it has been 2 weeks since my last puff! I am so excited about this, but also scared, I can't keep up with it. So this is where I need your help. Post a comment of encouragement, to help me stay on the right "non-smoking" path and help me get through the rest of my first "non-smoking" month. You can only post once. and have until April 3rd to post. On the 4th I will randomly choose a winner and send you a wonderful scrappy prize!! So who wants to help me get through the next two weeks??

Mommy's Chapstick

2009-03-20T09:43:00.003-05:00

I created this LO for a Challenge over on the All Moments Remembered site.
We had to incorporate those word quote bubbles in our LO. At first I did not think I would be able to come up with something, until I came across this photo and thought it would be perfect. Gotta love my dog Rigley, he just makes any LO, POP!!
Enjoy

I used Piggy Tales-paper, Cricut-CU, Printed out the quote bubbles.

B-day Wish

2009-03-19T21:40:00.000-05:00

For her 9th Birthday, she picked to go horseback riding. We all had a great time.

I used WRMK-paper, Cricut-OA, Prima-flower, Thickers-puffy letter stickers.

Twister

2009-03-19T17:10:00.000-05:00

I just love how this LO turned out. I wanted a distressed look, but still cute.
I used the MM-edge scrapper on almost everything. I even sanded the edges of the photos first, then used the edge scrapper.

Again it is WRMK-paper, Thickers-foam letter stickers, And a few Petaloo-flowers

The Hat

2009-03-19T17:03:00.000-05:00

My nephew just loved wearing my DD's hat when they were here for a visit.

I think this is Daisy D's paper, misc-ribbon and buttons, Prima-flower, Thickers-puffy letter sticker.

Cousins

2009-03-19T17:00:00.001-05:00

I used WRMK-paper, letters, Misc-buttons.
I thought the quote went perfect with this photo of all the cousins.

Baby & Cookie

2009-03-19T17:00:00.000-05:00

This is my DD and Nephew, We call her Baby and they call him Cookie.
I used 3 bugs-butterfly kisses paper and sticker, Cricut-SB and OA, Misc-buttons and ribbon

2009-03-19T16:54:00.000-05:00

Double LO Queen

2009-03-16T21:49:00.008-05:00

I was the queen of double LO's this past weekend! I scrapped bunches and had a great time!! I even had DH take me to dinner on Sat. night AND buy me some scrappy things at M's and HL!
If only I could be queen every weekend.... ok back to reality! I already posted the Shad fishing double LO.
Here is, oh this is so sad to admit, but here is Halloween LO's from 06 and 07, if I wasent sick of looking at orange I would have done 08's too. Yep I am a little behind on my scrappin.

I used Making Memories Paper, Foam Thickers, and the chipboard ghost shape is from Making Memories too. The LO above is just cardstock, Reminisce Stickers, and scraps

These photos are from 07 when we got our pool and pond. I used Bazzill Cardstock and We R Memory Keepers Pattern Paper, Prima flowers, and some Bling

Oh I loved doing this one. Can you tell it is curtains like on a stage? I made them with cardstock and some inking. Also used Petaloo flowers, and a few misc stickers.

Thanks for looking. Click on the images to get a better view, and let me know what you think of my Double LO weekend.

LOTW

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Look at me!! I was picked for Layout of the week over on the AC Bailey Blog.
That is too cool. Thanks for picking me AC Bailey.

Lake George

2009-03-14T14:12:00.005-05:00

For those of you in the NW Indiana area, who hasn't played in slimy Lake George??
Well last summer my girls did, and boy did they stink! But they had a great time catching Shad.
I created this double LO using Basic Grey-Granola paper. I wish I had more room for all the photos I took.
Here is the LO and then a close up of each page. Remember you can click on the images for a bigger view.
Enjoy

Recipe Challenge

2009-03-13T13:23:00.003-05:00

I created this LO for a Recipe Challenge. Recipe Challenges are fun because they remind me to use products that I forget I have.
I used WRMK paper, Thickers Alpha Stickers, Prima Flowers, Stickles-waterfall & cotton candy, Colored Staples and Buttons.

Remember you can click on a photo for a bigger view.

Catch of the Day

2009-03-13T13:19:00.002-05:00

I just love the new WRMK paper I bought the other day. So bright and cheerful.

Crafty Day

2009-03-02T10:25:00.004-06:00

Yesterday i was cleaning out my scrap room and made a pile of things for my daughters to have. They both decided to get a little crafty with their new stash. My oldest made these cute "Free Passes" for me. I thought it was so sweet! A free hug, A day of Quiet, Dinner! She really put some thought into some of the things she could do to brighten my day.

My youngest took some scraps and made these cute LO's. She just loves the photo of her cousin taking a nap with our dog.
I am so proud of both of them, and I'm glad they enjoy being crafty.

Thank you

2009-02-28T21:59:00.005-06:00

I am so excited...today I received a huge thank you gift for something I created. Friends of ours were involved in a huge local raid (as the good guys) so as a "job well done" my DH handed me some materials and wanted me to create something special for them. I did, then today DH comes home with an envelope for me, from them. They all signed a thank you card and gave us a gift certificate to a very nice restaurant in our area. How nice was that? I was so surprised, and thought that was very nice of them to do. Of course I grabbed the camera and snapped a photo of it.

This is what I created for them. It is an 18x24 frame with their "accomplishments of the week", to hang up at their office.

B-day Invite's

2009-02-28T21:34:00.003-06:00

I was asked to make some simple invites for the Fire Dept. Chief's, surprise 50th B-day Party. Of course I just had to use my Circut. This is from the Paper Pup Cart. The card is smaller 3x3. and I made the perfect sized envelopes with the Enveloper! What an easy and great tool that is!! Everyone loved them. The party was tonight, and he was surprised! So all was good.

What a Face

2009-02-24T08:45:00.007-06:00

For this LO I used Storybook cart for the shape and Cuttin' Up for the title. I thought I had a stamp for the swirlys but it was not big enough, so I just drew it and added flowers I cut from some scraps.

This was for a challenge from the Mon Ame Memories site. She has great sales there and a fun forum if you want to check it out. http://www.monamememories.com/

Have you seen the new Fiskars??

2009-02-22T16:49:00.003-06:00

What fun are these?? Have you tired these yet? I love the Fiskars Squeeze Punches, my fav's are the circle and scalloped circle. I use them all the time. I just got the scalloped square the other day and to add to my excitement I got some of the clear stamps that coordinate with the punches. I played around a little last night with them and made these two cards. (mind you I am not a card maker) and realized the possibilities are endless the things that can be created with these.
I will be working more with these this week and will come up with a great project for our next class. You gals will have so much fun with these.

Evans Ingredients

2009-02-20T14:08:00.003-06:00

My nephew just loves playing with these glasses when he comes to visit. He calls them his Ingredients and named each one. Orange Squid Soda, Yellow Griddle Grease, Blue Oyster Juice, and Pink Jelly Fish Jelly. He is just the cutest!!!

I used Piggy Tales Paper-itsy bitsy spider collection. Black Diamond Stickles. Title is cut with the Cricut - Cuttin' up cart. And the swirls is from Storybook.

Class LO

2009-02-19T14:16:00.003-06:00

Here is my example of what we created in class Wed. The paper is Chatter Box. We used flowers, buttons, a little ribbon, and covered chipboard. For the Title, I showed everyone how to used the Cricut and how to weld words with the Cricut Design Studio. The green blank spot is for the journaling that I never got a chance to finish. And in the midst of all this fun we had all the TV's on in the house so we would not miss who got kicked off Idol!! My top pick made it through! Whoo Hooo!!!

Challenge LO

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I used Crate Paper-Lemon grass paper
and Glitter Die Cuts.

********************Oh CROP!!!

2009-02-08T12:37:00.004-06:00

We all had a great time at the crop yesterday.
17 wonderful and talented gals cropped for 12 full hours! Some created Lo's, some cards, some worked on gift projects, we even had a digi girl there. It was so much fun. We kept a running total of Lo's/projects completed and the final number was 131!! That is amazing. You gals ROCK!! I hope everyone had as much fun as I did! Thanks for a great day.

Word Game

2009-02-08T12:06:00.003-06:00

OMG'ish this game got everyone laughing. They had 15 mins to make as many words as they could from the letters in the word SCRAPBOOKING. Stacy was our winner!! She found 59 words! Can you believe it? Well her friend Sandy didn't and last I heard wanted to check Stacy's list! Luckily I snapped this photo before Stacy, I think, flushed the evidence... a small fight broke out, there was hair pulling, and name calling, I just walked away..... LOL I'm just kidding. It was all in fun, (but, this is why we re-named them the Wild Table) and Congrats to Stacy for a job well done!!

Gift Bag Challenge

2009-02-08T12:00:00.003-06:00

Later in the day we had a gift Bag Challenge. Everyone had to decorate their goodie bag in a Valentine theme. All the bags were decorated so cute! This was such a tough decision for everyone to pick the favorite, that we had a tie! Congrats to our 1st and 1st place picks, Denise and Kelly!!

Button Guess??

2009-02-08T11:55:00.002-06:00

Another fun game we played was "Guess how many buttons in the jar"
Aloma was the big winner here with her guess of 270!! The amount was 273.

Crop Contest

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Our first contest was the Name Tag Challenge! Everyone had 10 minutes to create a name tag. Then they all walked around to meet one another and vote for their favorite tag. Everyone did a great job, and Amy's was the top pick!! Congrats Amy!!

Crop Goodies

2009-02-08T11:36:00.012-06:00

These are the goodies I created for everyone who attended the crop yesterday.

CLASS

2009-02-05T09:19:00.004-06:00

What a fun class last night! We had a full house. We learned how to created the BIA Heart Album, just in time for V-Day. A big WELCOME to a few new faces, Judy, Jennifer, Lori, and Janice. I hope you gals had fun. And and big THANKS to Kellie, Donna, Judy, Michelle, and Dawn, for attending, and bringing us new friends!
If you bring a friend that is new to one of my events you will receive $5 off your order. Judy was the "Referral Queen" last night, and received $20 off her order!! Congrats Judy.
Door Prize winners were Kellie, Dawn, and Judy, congrats!
If you check out our Yahoo group, I just posted our next RAK Challenge. These are so much fun, and it gives me another reason to give away prizes, which I love to do.
Congrats to Kendra!!! She won the last challenge!!
I am off to get things ready for our big 12hr. crop on Sat. I still have a few spots available if anyone is interested, just let me know.
Have a great weekend!!

Scrap Queen Tile

2009-02-01T12:24:00.003-06:00

This is on a 6x6 ceramic tile, with pink and brown vinyl. I used the CDS (Cricut Design Studio) to weld the letters together. Carts used: Letters CU (Cuttin' Up), Tiara SB (Storybook). The stand is a fork with the prongs bent, the outside two prongs bent back and the inside two bent forward and curled. Enjoy!

Are you gals ready to CROP???

2009-01-30T12:57:00.003-06:00

Only one week left until our big 12hr crop!! I am so excited. Some things to think about this week...
Set a goal! How many LO's would you like to accomplish? Cards? Projects? Think about how great you will feel to go home and say, Look honey I finished............today!
Plan ahead of certain photos or events you want to work on.
If a group of you are coming, check with each other what tools and things like that they are bringing and plan to share to save room for other things.
Adhesive, adhesive, adhesive!! It goes faster than you think when you are creating for 12 hrs straight.
Creativity comes easier when comfy! Comfy clothes, sweats, slippers, hair in pony tail...we do not care how you are dressed, and I am sure would be more impressed with your creativity, than if your shoes match your purse. lol

I have lots to do this week to get ready, and I also have a busy week of meetings, class, and just the general family stuff. But I will be around so if anyone has any questions, or needs anything, just let me know. Email, post on the yahoo group, or give me a call. See everyone next weekend!

Yep, those are flowers.

2009-01-25T15:58:00.006-06:00

OK, So I know my DH is about as interested in SB as I am with his deer hunting. And I know it is my own fault for asking the question in the wrong way. What I should have asked..."Honey, aren't these flowers I made, pretty?" and his answer would have been "Yes, those flowers are pretty" But not thinking, I asked... "Honey, what do you think of the flowers I made?" his response was..."yep, those are flowers" So here is a photo of my "yep, those are flowers" that I made today and I hope you enjoy them a tad more than he did. Enjoy!

Flowers

2009-01-22T08:33:00.005-06:00

Has anyone used a Spellbinders Die Template? I got one the other day. I used it with my Cuttlebug and made these pretty flower embellishments to use on my projects. Its nice that you can cut, emboss, and stencil, all in one template.

Jan 21st RAK Challenge/Class Recap

2009-01-22T08:09:00.004-06:00

Our next RAK Challenge has been posted on the Yahoo Group. Everyone did a wonderful job! A big Congrats goes to DONNA, our winner for last weeks challenge!!!

I had a great time at class last night...Everyone learned how to create the Valentine Boxes that I posted here a few days ago. I am so proud of Linda, much to her hesitation (and grumbling) her box turned out NOT crooked, and BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats to our Door Prize Winners... Judy won a set of Studio G stamps, like the set we used in class. Dawn and Michelle won a set of pretty flower embellishments. A big welcome to our new student Lyndsay!! And a big THANKS to everyone else who attended and hope to see ya again at the next class! Next class is Wed. Feb. 4th 7pm.

Valentine Treat Boxes

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BIA Heart Album

2009-01-14T23:52:00.011-06:00

Here is another BIA project. I cut the heart with the Cricut, Doodlecharms cart. I used Bazzill Basics, and Cloud Nine, papers. Enjoy

Birthday Girl

2009-01-13T20:30:00.002-06:00

My Mind's Eye papers

BIA Basket Album

2009-01-11T19:35:00.013-06:00

Here is another BIA project I made today.

BIA - Bind it All

2009-01-11T19:28:00.004-06:00

Last class I taught about the BIA. I just love this machine. We created a Birthday Date Book.
I have the Blue BIA, but the Pink is on the top of my wish list! Here is the B-day Book.

RAK Challenge

2009-01-08T00:53:00.002-06:00

Are you ready for our first RAK Challenge? You have until Wed. Jan 21st to post a photo of your finished challenge on the Yahoo Group. A winner will be randomly chosen the 22nd.
Create your layout using this sketch.
Have fun!!

What a weekend!!!

2009-01-04T20:01:00.001-06:00

I participated in a online crop this weekend and it was so much fun! I played games, participated in challenges, and just had a great time. Below are just some of the LO's I created. Enjoy

Summer Rain

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Puppy Love

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Christmas Past

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Furbabies

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Crate Paper

2008-12-30T22:15:00.003-06:00

When I first saw the Lemongrass line by Crate Paper, I could not wait to get my hands on it, and scrap these photos of my pets staring out the window at the baby squirrel feeding on our window ledge. Aren't they cute??

Wall of Fame

2008-12-30T21:45:00.007-06:00

I have created new LO's for my Wall of Fame (which is what I am calling it now) I scrapped last years New Years Eve Party photos just in time for tomorrow's party (same people invited) I hope they enjoy it as much as I did creating it. Happy New Year!!!!

Another cricut creation

2008-12-29T11:41:00.006-06:00

I just love the endless possibilities of vinyl. I created this for my DH who is a die-hard hunter. I need a better plate stand but for now this will do. This is the brown vinyl on an 11" plate.

Yahoo Group

2008-12-26T08:52:00.003-06:00

Paper Memories has started a Yahoo Group.
We will have RAK Challenges, Contests, Discount Buys on wonderful Scrappin items, met new Scrappin friends, and just have a lot of fun. So join us today!

Who would like to start the New Year off with a RAK??
My first contest will start today, until Dec. 31. Everyone who joins our new Yahoo Group and posts an short introduction will be put in the drawing for a RAK. Winner will be randomly drawn Jan 1st.

My first "RAK Challenge" will be posted, Jan. 7th.

How exciting!!

2008-12-22T22:40:00.003-06:00

I have been working in my office all day today. As I took a break to read through the mail, I opened a Christmas Card send from my friend Dawn. And how excited was I, to see her rendition of a card I taught at my Christmas Card Crop last month. She did a wonderful job, and I am so proud!! Thanks Dawn!

Wall Display

2008-12-21T20:03:00.003-06:00

I saw something like this on another site. I do not have a nice long wall space, so I made do, with the space I had. These are curtain rod's, and cute rings with clips. It will be nice to change up the LO's. I just used those for spacing while putting up the rods. I think I will create some festive Christmas ones for this week.
Oh, and I still have unscrapped photos from last New Years Eve party. I will have to get them scrapped and have them displayed for this years party. What fun this will be!!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

2008-12-13T22:10:00.001-06:00

Twas the night before Christmas, I'm glued to the tree.
I'm wondering what Santa, brought just for me.
Could it be cardstock or chipboard or lace?
Or a Cricut, I said, with a smile on my face.
And that's when I heard him, "Hi Santa, " I said.
"You know....good little girls, Should be in their beds."
"I know I should Santa, And now I've got caught.
But I was just so excited, To see what you brought."
"Well, let's take a look, In this room where you work.
He shook his head quickly, And left with a jerk.
I heard him exclaim, As he put it in gear.
"You've got enough crap,
I'll see you next year!"

Place Card / Photo Holder

2008-12-13T21:52:00.003-06:00

The Be Merry paper was so cute, I just had to create something else with it. This is a 1 1/4" binder clip.

Clothespin Class

2008-12-13T21:39:00.003-06:00

I just love the MME Be Merry papers! This was from a Nov. class I taught. Everyone learned how to alter the "Diane 5" Clothespin" and I know its hard to see in the photo but they also got to experiment with "Glossy Accents" which made the trees so shiny and gave them a little "pop"

Thank You Totes

2008-12-13T21:26:00.005-06:00

I was asked on a Thursday to make 15 of these Thank You Totes with matching Post-it holders. And of course they needed them the next day. I was up a little longer than I thought I would be, but I got them all finished!

"Not Square Layout"

2008-12-13T21:23:00.002-06:00

What a fun challenge this was to do. I had to create a "Not Square" layout. I love this picture of the girls.