It's time to do some serious scrapbooking.  I used this weekend to get my work area organized and ready to be put to use. 

It always amazes me at how cluttered this place gets in no time at all.  This is not a place that inspires beautiful page making.  But in just a few short hours ...

I discovered there actually was a work space under there.  Now that makes me want to get to work.  And just in time.  I have decided to start making scrapbooks for hire.  If you want to have those precious pictures turned into a book that will tell your story in a special way but just don't have the time to get it done, let me take care of it.  Prices will range from $125-$250 depending on if you have supplies that you want to use or if you just want to bring the pictures and I supply the rest.  The books will be 12X12 books with 20 layouts (that's a total of 40 pages).  Feel free to contact me so we can discuss your needs.

New Year, new creations

Well, its two months into the new year.  I haven't been very diligent in the blogging world, but at least there has been progress in the scrapbooking/cardmaking world.  In January, the workshop was a "Thank You" (free) workshop for my loyal group.  They made cards or pages from supplies I had in inventory.  Look at a few of the beautiful cards that were made.

Then came February and the brand new Idea Book was revealed.  What better inspiration to work with in the dreariness of winter than this amazing beach themed paper pack.  Look at all these pages made with the Footloose Workshop on the go (with the addition of the complements dimensional elements and the stamp set Kick Back).

 This is the showcase layout from the workshop.  The stamped images are made using four different ink colors and the sponge daubers.  Aren't they just as cute as a button?

The picture on the right is of the second layout in the workshop kit.  It also uses the multi-colored stamps.  They look so amazing on these pages.

The Footloose Paper has Dimensional Elements instead of Stickease.  They are self adhesive and so easy to use.

The Kick Back stamp set goes perfectly with the pages from the Footloose Paper pack.  Oh, to be able to sit in that chair under the umbrella. 

December Blog Hop

It's time to hop again.  This month's stamp will get you all ready for Valentine's Day and all other celebrations of life with those you love.  Take a look at this amazing stamp set.

If you have come from Judy's blog you are in the right place.  So let's get to it.

This card seems to be such an obvious use of this stamp.  I think purple and red look really nice together, so I made a Valentine using Smokey Plum (X5916 - purple shade pack) and Cranberry Red Cardstock (X5908- bright red & pink shade pack).  Images were stamped using inks of the same colors (Z2147 and Z2116) on Colonial White cardstock (1388) shapes cut with the Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686).  The hearts are adhered using 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151).  The corners of lower section are embellished with Purple Sparkles (Z1326)

Thanks for taking the time to see my newest creation.  This amazing stamp set (S1112A) can be yours for only $5 when you place a $50 order.  Use the link in the top right corner to shop 24/7.

Now it's time to head on over to Cherri's Blog to see another beautiful use of this month's stamp.

November Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighting this month's stamp set, "Cherish the Day".




This stamp set allows for great versatility. With a stamp image for every month of the year and a place (see the small circle) to add in the day, what a nice new way to date those wonderful pages you make. Now come hop with us and see what creativity we have to share with you!

If one of our links doesn’t work, go to Melissa’s blog to find a list of the participants so you can get back in the loop.     

If you have arrived here from Neely’s Blog, you are on the right track! So... let's get started!

I used one of my pages that I had made from the Believe Workshop on the Go Kit. The green strip is for journaling after I pick out my pictures. I thought the top corner would be the perfect place for a tag with the Stamp of the Month December image. The tag was cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. The base is cut on Colonial White with the edges inked in Holiday Red. The image is stamped on a tag cut from the Sweet Leaf cardstock included in the Kit and the edges are inked with New England Ivy.


Thank you for taking the time to stop by. If you find this stamp is a must have for your collection, click on my link in the top right corner to shop anytime. The stamp set is $17.95 OR, if you place an order of $50 in other amazing products, the stamp is only $5.

Now hop on over to Michelle’s Blog where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set!

work of art (curtesy of Close to My Heart)

SONOMA

I wish I could take credit for these beautiful pages but all I did was follow directions. That's how simple the workshop on the go kits are.  Simply cut the paper as directed, place the pieces on the base cardstock, add emblishments as desired and there you go.  It really can't get any easier to make pages that you can be so proud of.  This is probably my favorite paper pack in the current idea book.  



Christmas is coming

It really won't be long now.  And in an effort to help everyone get into the holiday spirit, my workshop for November will be the Close to My Heart "Believe" paper pack.  Look at these amazing pages and cards that can be made with the coordinated paper pack

 These projects take advantage of the Art Philosophy Cricuit Cartridge which is use to cut the paper for the starts.  It is a perfect fit. 

The current date for this workshop will be Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 -11:00 am.  Please email before November 5th if you would like to reserve a spot.  If necessary, I will add a night class that same week. 

October's Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighing this month's stamp set, Holiday Magic. We are thrilled to showcase some fun uses for this gorgeous stamp set!

This hop is one big circle so feel free to start here and move through the entire loop. You can also find a complete listing of all 13 participants by visiting Melissa's blog  If you have arrived here from  Neely's,  you are on the right track! So... let's get started!

  


Supplies used:
Beautiful B & T paper from the Wonderland Paper Pack
Of course the October Stamp of the Month
Twilight cardstock and Ink
Clear Sparkles

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I would appreciate a comment or two, if you so feel led. Now hop on over to Michelle's  where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set!



Happy hoppin'!