Papercrafting Paradise

To the Highest Bidder

2012-02-21T22:01:00.000-06:00

This mini chipboard album was personally made for the highest bidder at $35 in a silent auction to support the United Way. The winner requested a pink & brown combo. She asked for scriptures, quotes, and for it to be family centered. Oh she also loves butterflies.

Supplies:

Michaels chipboard butterfly & square scallop albums

Making Memories pp

Prima flowers & butterfly

Martha Stewart edge punches

McGill tab punch

Quickutz frame die cut

Archivers ballerina die cut

Creative Memories borders zig zag border

Cricut cartridges

Be My Valentine

2012-02-09T18:50:00.000-06:00

Enjoyed the Valentine tag swap over at Scraps of Color hosted by Nedine. My goal was to find everything in reach from my stash to make 20 tags! I didn't even have to purchase adhesive.

This is how I pulled it all together.
Supplies:
K&Company Lovely pp
Making Memories Love Struck quotes
Adornaments fiber
Hancock Fabrics ribbon
Inkadinkado light post rubber stamp
EK Success flower punch
Creative Memories heart punch
Maya Road chipboard pieces
Stickles Christmas red & Diamond

Putting them together to be mailed out!!!

It was all about the details!!

My gift for the hostess was a mini altered composition book. She is happily married so I trust she will fill the book up with love notes to her hubby, things that she's grateful for or whatever makes her happy! Below are inside views.

Sure appreciate you stopping by!

Keeping the Dream Alive

2012-01-17T06:45:00.001-06:00

Monday, January 16th was not a day off for me. It was a day to Keep the Dream Alive. I volunteered at the National Civil Rights Museum. My post was at the Brown vs. Board of Education and Little Rock Nine exhibits. I enjoyed quizzing the young people to see how much they knew. They were a wealth of information and some were taking notes! It is important that we not lose the vision and Keep the Dream Alive all year long. If you ever come to Memphis, put the National Civil Rights Museum on your list of 'Sites to Visit'.

I ended the day making this over at Scraps of Color for the Martin Luther King, Jr Inspired ATC Challenge.

Supplies: Karen Foster mini charm, Kaisercraft bling, To Form A More Perfect Union African American postal stamp collection - 1961 Freedom Riders picture by May Stevens.

Happy New Year 2012!

2012-01-03T23:29:00.000-06:00

Well it's a New Year Praise GOD. I had to post December 2011 mini album I created using the Little Yellow Bicycle acrylic album, paper pack & embellishments I purchased a couple of years ago. I used other Christmas embellies from my stash. This was inspired by Moanica at Scraps of Color E:spire for the December Daily project. I must admit my photos are not that clear. I'm on the hunt for a 'big girl' camera! Hope you enjoy it and as always thanks for looking.

Cover

Inside cover

Day 1 Decorating the Christmas tree is a 30+ year tradition by Mama Minnie. She used a white tree this year decorating with gold and bold ornaments.
Day 2 My burgundy & gold tree topped with a singing angel has a small train underneath it along with a four eyed reindeer. It was given to me as a prank gift many years. I love it!

Day 3 I love decorating trees. This one was decorated for my cousin Christine using pink & blue. My mother tied the bows for me and I used the pink pearls to add a feminine touch.
Day 4 My favorite beverage is a spiced tea made by my scrappy friend & soror Regina E.

Day 5 Played around with a youtube video and created the sour cream tube filled with candy. Page to the right is a pocket page filled with tags.

Day 6 My Favorite Ornaments are angels my Mom bought for my tree one year. I hung them on my chandelier and they actually stay there throughout the year.
Day 7 My favorite toy is my doll I've had since my 1st Christmas given to me my aunt affectionately called Mamatine. Precious is 50 years old.

Day 8 Snow came down pretty without sticking to the ground!!!
Day 9 was a papercrafting day.

Day 10 My 3rd tree was a crafty one filled with tags from swaps & FNC @ SOC. Thinking about making Tim Holtz tags next year and put them on the tree.
Day 11 We did the 12 days of Christmas at work. My group made the Santa treat. This was inspired from a blog on Pinterest.com.

Day 12 is an explosion box that I will fill with family photos.
Day 13 Marisa, Rhoda & LJ came to visit me. LJ made me the cutest picture using my crafty tools. He is a joy & we celebrated Rhoda's birthday.

Day 14 A mini collection of Holiday RAKS from my crafty friends at SOC .
Day 15 Had a little anticipation for the holidays. I love to count down the days.

Day 16 My brother Pat requested a homemade Red Velvet cake. I love to bake.
Day 17 is a mini album made of envelopes to hold Christmas recipes.

Day 18 Favorite holiday moment was when my brother was saving for a lap top and Mom surprised him with one. It was exactly what he wanted. The look on his face was priceless.
Day 19 Favorite Movies: Christmas Carol & This Christmas/Favorite CDs: Mariah Carey & Harlem Boys Choir

Day 20 The ABC's of Christmas (just thinking of something to fill another page)
Day 21 Made exam snack baskets for our collegiate sorors and placed them under my tree. I make all things crafty as gifts now.

Day 22 Feeling a bit under the weather. Nothing like Father's John, Vitamin C and tortilla soup to revive me. The tortilla soup (one of my favorite soups) is a recipe from Down Home with the Neelys cookbook.
Day 23 My brother traveled home in his new car and added an ornament from the dealership to Mom's tree.

Day 24 The word for December is FAITH.
Day 25 On Christmas evening the 1st visitors to stop by Mama Minnie's house were Eboni & Laila Jai. Their photos are in the mini album with the door on front wrapped in the ribbon.

Sure appreciate you for stopping by. Wishing you a Happy Papercrafting year in 2012!!

12 days of Christmas

2011-12-15T22:14:00.000-06:00

We're celebrating the 12 days of Christmas at my job and we are having a ball. The competition is stiff. Each day we share a theme with an awesome meal, breakfast or treat. We were the 2nd day and this was our treat inspired by a posting on Pinterest called Santa's Hat Treats. Not sure of the originator. Our theme was the North Pole. Santa is caught going down the chimney!

Well I'm still working on my album to post. Stay tuned!!!!

December Daily Project - Day 1

2011-12-01T23:56:00.000-06:00

Christmas is my second favorite holiday! Inspired by Moanica at Scraps of Color E:spire for the December Daily Project, I decided to post my Christmas Holiday journey for the next 25 days. Fond memories will be captured in a mini album and completed before the new year.

Day 1 Real or artificial tree

Artificial

Ornaments & accessories

Mission Accomplished

Trimming the tree is a holiday tradition that my mother started in the 70's. With all the excitement I couldn't sleep and decided to put on Mariah Carey's Christmas album and in two hours I was finished.

Memacrafts Criss Cross Card Challenge

2011-11-24T21:57:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

This card was created for Memascrafts November Criss –Cross Card Color Challenge. Her picture displayed a fall theme of orange, yellow, green, and brown scene. This is my take on it.

Supplies used

Making Memories Autumn Splendor

Bazzill card stock

Anna Griffin embellies

Adornament fiber

Martha Stewart fringe scissors & edge punch

Studio G Stamp set

The inside reads ‘Oh So Nutty’

This card is really fun to make! I'll be making more.

Altered candles

2011-11-19T19:53:00.000-06:00

Made this set for my scrappy sister Cynthia at Scraps of Color for the Altered Candle Swap hosted by Crafty Qadirah. Cynthia wanted the traditional Christmas colors.

Here's the set!! Patterned paper is by SEI

I just love the Christmas light garland ribbon

Is that not the cutest reindeer?

Can't remember where I purchased the gift box buttons, but I thought they were a nice touch.

Mini Album swap

2011-11-09T07:18:00.001-06:00

This is the mini I made for my scrappy friend Shaton on Scraps of Color. It’s a 6 x 9 album made from chipboard and corrugated fiberboard. Shaton’s favorite color is blue. The Green Tea paper pack by DCWV caught my eyes and I went crazy. I was hoping it wasn’t too busy. It’s a Peek A Boo cover. Transparency was placed between the two pages to protect the picture if she chooses to put in the circle. I used Prima flowers, Sizzix die cut leaves, butterfly from a RAK, Jolee bird cage and the QuicKutz scallop circle.

Left Page: Embellished a Dress form

Right Page: Martha Stewart edge punch & Quickutz scallop circle die cut, bling

Close up of the embellished dress form and altered stick pin I made

It’s 3 parts after I opened the left page. The left page opens to an accordion album. The middle is a gateway page. I used my Creative Memories square and heart punch and EK Success edge punch on the flaps. They open for journaling or photos

Check out the accordion views. A paperclip tied to a ribbon is attached to assure it's closure. Melody Ross sticker and Martha Stewart edge punch used.

When you open the gate way I used Spellbinder cuts for photos. Journaling added at the bottom. The middle may look like a 4x4 paper tied with a bow, but it’s actually an …….

Explosion box! Well sort of. Tags slide easily into the flaps. They have journaling so she can add photos if she likes and actually store something in the middle.

Once you open that page..to the left is a translucent envelope with lace and a MS edge punch and Melody Ross sticker. In the middle is another gateway. A cuttlebug fanciful tag is used to connect them. I made pocket pages and stored circle cuts and a mini envelope. See close up view

And the last page, which is the corrugated fiberboard that binds it all can have photos placed in them.

Thanks for looking!

Altered Wooden Door Hanger Swap

2011-11-02T22:09:00.000-05:00

This is my latest project created for an Altered Wooden Door Hanger swap over at Scraps of Color hosted by Mary Joyce. My partner was Sharon who LOVES green and dress forms. Mariposa has the best selection of green papers in my stash. I didn't purchase anything except the wooden door hanger. Everything was in reach. I even made my first altered stick pin! So excited to know she was pleased.

Supplies used:

Mariposa pp

Sizzix scissor die cut

Dress form from a swap

Recollection flowers

Lace from Hancock Fabrics

Fiber & Toule from my mother

Spool from Michaels

I also included a mini Altered composition pad.

TFL! Let me know what you think

Double Pocket Card Challenge at MemasCrafts

2011-10-23T20:45:00.000-05:00

Designed this holiday card for MemasCrafts Challenge. She provided a tutorial and it was fun to make. I used DCWV Black Currant Stack. LOVE the purple. I used a dress form I received in a swap at SOC. The tab punch is by McGill. Added some flowers and pearls from Michaels and black feathers from Joann's.

Front cover

This is the inside. The tags are from a Sizzix die cut. Added a dress form from Forever Young Cricut cartridge which is double matted on a Spellbinder die. I cut one in two to add a little color on the black inside panels and put some cream fiber on the edges. Stamp is from Michael's dollar bin. "Share the moments that bring you joy."

Sure thank you for looking and welcome your comment!

Altered Bird House

2011-10-10T23:34:00.001-05:00

I've always wanted to alter a bird house so I thought, why not do one in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. I purchased this hanging wind chime bird house from Michaels.

Front view

Back view

Side view

Front close up

Supplies: K & Company Lovely pp, Me & My Big Ideas BC pp, Martha Stewart fence punch, EK Success daisy & butterfly punch, Roof Fiskars paper crimper, Maya Road chipboard, Making Memories paint, Crystal Stickles, Recollection pearls, pearl lace, floral embellishments, Prima flowers, Heart tulle from my mother's stash, Lace from a lace tag swap, Bird & flower on the roof from a birthday card, Bird in the middle & small buds on the wind chimes from Michaels

SOC 7th Anniversary

2011-10-09T02:14:00.000-05:00

Scraps of Color is celebrating 7 years. We were asked to celebrate with a card challenge as to what SOC mean to us.

It's a group of ladies and a gentleman that truly shares everything from Papercrafting techniques to recipes & cares about each other. The word has got to be spreading because we are over 1,400 members!

There is a lot of 'RAKing' going on. Since I misspelled it and caught it after I posted I thought I would just add my touch on the definition. It's Random Acts of Caring & Kindness. How about that? That's what we do.

I get so excited about Friday Nite Challenge. It's fun hosting and playing along. You're guaranteed to have a fun evening whether you do the 30 minute challenges or chat.

I have great memories of dear friends I've met, chatted, and texted over the years. It's been a wonderful journey and I look forward to many more years!

Breast Cancer Awareness month

2011-10-05T01:33:00.000-05:00

Have you done your monthly exam? I have several friends, aunt and church members who are survivors. GOD is good and I’m so glad I contribute to the cause. I use to walk faithfully until I hurt my ankle, but I do donate $$$$! Since this is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month I created a pin to wear instead of the ribbon. I colored the stamp, added a few embellishments and mod podged it to keep it from getting damaged. Then I cut some cardboard to keep it firm and added a bar pin on the back.

This is my favorite card. Found the digital images from Loo-Loo Designs. They are so beautiful together with the messages used for the card. I am loving this gateway design.

Supplies Used:
Me & My Big Ideas pp
Cuttlebug fanciful label & heart embossing folder
Glossy Accents
Copic markers
Glaze pen
Jelly roll pen
Bling
Crystal stickles

I love the look inside as it opens

She's looks as though she's giving herself a mammogram

I have a few more and welcome your comments.

Supplies used:
Me & My Big Ideas pp
Martha Stewart edge punch
Prima flower
Can't remember where I got the image from

Supplies used:
Me & My Big Ideas pp
Image by Sliekje

Supplies used:
Prima flower
Me & My Big Ideas pp
Archivers ribbon die cut
Mini beads

Supplies used:
Quickutz butterfly die
Joleee bling

Mamatine's Sewing Machine

2011-10-03T21:48:00.000-05:00

Clementine pronounced ( klem-uhn-teen) is my aunt affectionately called Mamatine. She is an awesome seamstress. Each time I visit I love to see what new things she’s added to her sewing room. One year for Christmas I made all my aunt’s shadowboxes and her title was I love you ‘Sew’ much. I used the photo of her receiving the shadowbox in the layout.

This week on Platinumscraps we were asked to create a layout using the Pagemap sketch above. When I saw the dressform I knew exactly what photos I was going to use. It was fun using some old buttons from my stash. I wish I would have used some floss in a few of the buttons. The dress form was from the SOC dress form swap and of course I had to embellish it. The paper is from SEI I found in a Kreatorville Kit and the titleframe is from Crate paper. The animal print is from Me & My Big Ideas. I used Martha Stewart edge punch under the journaling. TFL and I welcome your comments

I'm Wild about You!

2011-09-26T18:20:00.000-05:00

I decided to join our Team B challenge on Platinumscraps. This is my take on the card sketch from Cardabilities.

While sorting paper I came across an old Creative Memories animal print paper pack. I started to play around with a circle edge punch by Fiskars and the circles generated. The ape die cut was found at Archivers. The title “I’m Wild about you” came to mind and I added flock for the ground and also to the ape’s chest and feet. The African violet stamp is by Hero Arts and the hemp cord was found at Michaels’. Thanks for stopping by!

Scrappy Friends

2011-09-21T20:14:00.002-05:00

The Design Team at Platinumscraps were asked to use this Page Map sketch for the week.

Supplies used:

My Minds Eye pp

M.S. edge punch

Marvy Scallop punch

Creative Charms Vintage Brads

7 Gypsies sticker journaling

Making Memories tiny alpha stickers

I wanted to use the last of my birthday photos. It was the perfect sketch to include all who attended. I enjoyed capturing their expressions when they received their prize. My Scrappy girlfriends are a joy to be with. Can’t wait for the next crop!

she stARTed it

2011-09-10T05:53:00.000-05:00

Sketchy Thursdays sketch for Platinum Scraps

This is my dearest friend and former co-worker Debbie Flowers I mentioned in SOC E:spire who got me into this wonderful stress free hobby! Photo above taken in 1996 was of my first Creative Memories scrapbook class and the bottom photo was taken at my 50th birthday celebration. I said to her, “She started it!” and it inspired me to create the memory for my August Mirror Mirror layout. Thanks to her I've met all of you...HUGS!!!

What an honor!

2011-08-31T07:26:00.002-05:00

and great way to celebrate my 50th birthday! So elated to be published in such an OUTSTANDING emagazine filled with lots of challenges, techniques and freebies. Be sure to check out the August/September issue of SOC E:spire and download your FREE copy. You will find my creations on page 33!

50 never felt so good!

2011-08-23T00:01:00.003-05:00

Celebrated Saturday with the Queen Scrappers at Archivers. We had a blast. Our monthly crops ceased to a year so it was great seeing everyone! Hopefully we can get back into meeting each month.

Sunday I got my praise on and after church I had a Kodak moment with my Auntie Granny. Doesn’t she look great at 88!

Then on the BIG DAY Monday, August 22^nd I blossomed into the Fabulous Fifty Club. Praise GOD for half a century. My staff surprised me with a bag of goodies and a banner to stroll in...WOW 50 never felt so good!

TFL!

FNC & Birthday Weekend!

2011-08-19T22:38:00.000-05:00

It’s my birthday weekend and I’m having so much fun! Started off Friday Nite Chat at Scraps of Color with Mary Joyce as hostess. We had to use a cowgirl image with a twist, which was to add our state. This is my take. I made an ATC card since I’m in an ATC state swap. I've been collecting a lot of these lately. Then……we had (3) 30 minute challenges for the next projects.

Had fun with the twine and stitchwork. The horse is an image also

Challenge #1 Use 4 pieces of scraps and make strips. One must be a solid color. Use a plain card as a backing. Add a sentiment and embellish as you like

Simple card. What a great way to use my scraps. I might be making more of these!

Challenge #2 Make a shaped card such as a circle, purse or flower. Must have no more than 3 colors on it and a sentiment. Must have 1 flower and some bling

I used my Wild Card Cricut to make this heart card...MS edge punch, Recollection flower and bling

Challenge #3 Make a tag using a mask to decorate it. Must have at least one mask item, a small sentiment and some ribbon or yarns

Yes I had birthday on the mind. Tiara for the Princess as she turns the Golden girl.
WOW, I think it just hit me...I'm turning 50!

Thanks for stopping by!

thank-ful

2011-08-15T18:59:00.002-05:00

Come on over to Platinumscraps and see what the other Design Team members created using a sketch from Sketchy Thursdays.

This is my take on it. Scripture Proverbs 22:6 Journaling reads: Papa's baby girl Minnie and oldest girl Elizabeth faithfully visits Ashton Nursing home. Their great great niece McKenzie visits with them occasionally and loves to sing to the patients.

thank-ful

Supplies used:
Scrapworks formal affair pp
Piggy Tails la belle el la bete collection pp
Melody Ross chipboard
EK Success edge punch
Martha Stewart edge punch
Fiber from Hancock Fabrics

As always TFL! I appreciate your comments

Pretty Girls

2011-08-03T04:31:00.000-05:00

At Platinum Scraps our Design Team created from a sketch by Sketchy Thursdays. I used my April 2011 Kreatorville Kraft kit after seeing the cute Sassafras felt butterflies. The paper is by Anna Griffin paisley and Jillibean Soup Gruyere Cheese. My hand stitching is a work in progress. For the titlework I used the Fiskars paper crimper and wrote Pretty Girls with acrylic paint.. Journaling reads: I want you to be like butterflies…Pretty to look at, but hard to catch!

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments

The Cutting Cafe' Challenge

2011-07-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

I had a Happy Scrappy Saturday! The fondest moment was playing with The Cutting Cafe' digi images Ruby J, Elisha Jean & Mikala Ann. Regina Easter submitted a challenge to create a card using these sweet little girls! Aren’t they the cutest? My April Kreatorville Kit had the perfect embellies in it for me to use with the side step card. It was so much FUN to make I just had to share it with you.

Supplies used:

Jillibean Soup blossom soup collection pea pods

Martha Stewart fringe scissors and edge punch

Bic Mark-its & Copic markers

Making Memories mini flowers

Stickles

Here's a close up of Elisha Jean & Mikala’s outfits…I love how I positioned their balloons. Aren’t they adorable? Check out the side view below. Well I need to head on over to The Cutting Cafe because she has a buy one get one free and it expires today! Thank you for visiting and please stop by again.

Mojo Monday Challenge

2011-07-27T19:41:00.000-05:00

This is my first time submitting a card for Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It’s Round or Square #MOJO201 and was created for a Scripture card swap I’m hosting at Scraps of Color . Can’t remember where I purchased the ribbon, but thought it was so appropriate for the card. The Choir Director Image is by Robert Jackson. TFL!

Products used:

American Crafts pp

EK Success Edge punch

Recollections sheet music & bling

2011-07-24T06:25:00.000-05:00

Hey have you checked out Platinumscraps lately? We had to create a 2 page layout from Sketchy Thursdays.

Here's my take on it. They are photos I took during our Regional conference held in Memphis, TN. Yes my shoe had the boot so my movement was limited. I fell down steps after a nursing home visitation and ended up with an ugly scraped up ankle, crutches, pain, swelling, infection and all........but blessed that no bones were broken or other damage to my body. I just think GOD has a way of slowing us down, which led to this layout entitled 'Time'. Journaling reads "It's nothing wrong with working hard or having a little fun, but sometimes you have to slow down and smell the roses". As always...I thank you for visiting!

Products used:
DCWV Music stack
Martha Stewart edge punch
Sizzix musical notes
Creative Imaginations transparency
Hobby Lobby ribbon

Got Scraps????

2011-07-17T20:21:00.000-05:00

Got Scraps?????????

..............Make Dress favors!

Let me tell you how it all got started. Sharon at Scraps of Color led a discussion about dress forms. Of course I had one from the Forever Young Cricut cartridge and Hero Arts Sew Artsy stamp set, but I went searching for something else. I was inspired by Cynscrapgirl at scrapbook.com. After sharing her fabulous creations Sharon led us to this link for a Youtube video by myautumnsunset. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ia2-fEP9NY.

Can you believe there are 10 dress forms in the package for $1 at Dollar Tree? What a deal! I immediately went to my "scraps" to create. I decorated the front and back.

Front

Back

The yellow dress makes me think about Rebecca on Sunnybrook farm

Really like the gold and white paper

Thinking of a vacation on the beach

Look at the ladybug!

Hope you enjoyed looking at them. Now I've got to find some pink paper to make a few for my Breast Cancer Survivors. As always.....Thanks for looking!

Explore techniques

2011-07-07T21:04:00.000-05:00

Design Team work for Platinumscraps using a Pagemap sketch I created before celebrating Independence Day. Yes Archiver’s is my favorite place to play. On my last visit it took me two hours to go all over the place. There are sooooo many new items each week. I have to put myself on a budget. Sticking to it is torture, but if I don’t….…well you know the outcome.

Products used: My Minds Eye 29^th Street Market pp, Me & My Big Ideas Coast Vacation embellishments, TH flourish die cut, American Craft sticker alphabets, Studio G rubber stamps, lace from Hancock Fabrics, Paper Studio brads

Thought about using inches for the titlework, but settled for this instead. TFL!

FNC 6.24.11

2011-06-25T16:40:00.001-05:00

Trish Butler was the hostess during Friday Nite Challenge at SOC. We had 40 minutes on each project. Her theme for the nite was ‘Best Friends’. It was a challenge because I am blessed with so many wonderful friends. These 3 Rhoda, Janiece and Veronica are the ones I talk to on a weekly basis. I had a hard time finding photos of my friends so the next time I see them it will be a KODAK MOMENT. We had to create a layout including the questions below. Instead of the 3^rd question I used a quote that reflects their friendship to me.

1. Where did you meet your best friend(s)?

2. What make your best friend(s) so special to you? How do your friend(s) inspire you?

3. What two things you have in common that really make your friendship special?

I usually type my journaling but my printer had no ink. Acid free pen to the rescue!

Products Used: An old pp and Wood Accents by Bo-Bunny 'Earth Splendor' that I have had for years, Me & My Big Ideas soft spoken embellishment

1^st Challenge

Use a dress form and make a cute card: 1cardstock & 2 different sheets of pattern paper. Embellishments of your choice

2^nd Challenge

Card to your best friend: 1 Cardstock of your choice, 2 Pattern papers of your choice but it must be either punched or cut a decorative boarder around three sides of the paper and the straight side must be adhesive at the fold of your card, Image must be matted on cardstock, 2 sentiments on your card one must have “BEST FRIEND ARE FOREVER FRIENDS” Also matted on cardstock and ribbon embellishments.

Image by

http://sliekje.blogspot.com/

3^rd Challenge
You are asking your friends to come and hang out with you or celebrating an event: 6x6 layout. Must have a sentiment with the words friends or girlfriends getting together. Your choice of color cardstock and pattern paper with a flower and ribbon embellishment.

Image by http://www.fineartsbyrobertjackson.com/index.html

I appreciate you stopping by!

Growing Up

2011-06-20T18:08:00.003-05:00

Look what I created for Platinumscraps! When I saw the pagemap I didn’t think photos, I thought digitals! I made a recent purchase of about 10 digital images from Mr. Robert Jackson. WOW! It was a hard selection. His digis truly speak to the soul. That’s what got my inspiration going in this 2 page layout using the digis that reminded me of ‘Way Back When’. Growing up then is totally different from now. We had REAL fun. The journaling speaks from my heart.

Tell me what your favorite activity or memory was when you were Growing up.

Products Used:
Pink Paislee Starlight alphabet stickers, element stickers, Pink Paislee Made in the USA & Dream Big pp, Martha Stewart edge punch, Recollections bling & ribbon, Bic Mark it markers, Digital images by Mr. Robert Jackson

How Sweet It Is

2011-06-08T07:10:00.000-05:00

So thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Design Team for Platinumscraps. Here’s my take on DivineScrapper Purple Sketch 1 using some photos of fun moments with my little sweet cousins. Title is ‘Sweet’. Come join in the fun and be inspired to create using one of the sketches at

http://platinumscraps.blogspot.com/

Sassafrass ‘Life is Beautiful’ paper

Kreatorvillekraft kit die cut word

Sassafrass rub ons, Prima flowers & heart bling, Kreatorvillekraft kit popsicles

Thanks for looking and as always I appreciate your feedback!

I Got Published!

2011-06-02T22:19:00.001-05:00

There is an amazing magazine you've just got to see. It took me two days to look through it all and it's filled with many creative techniques that I can't wait to try. Anddddddddd........My Scrapbook Prayer is on page five!!!! I wrote it on the way back from a Scrapbook Extravaganza I attended in Little Rock, AR. Can you imagine how excited I was to see it published? Tell me what you think....Go to http://www.scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/ It's in the June/July 2011 issue where you can download your own copy of the magazine!! Enjoy

Enjoy Life

2011-05-29T18:27:00.000-05:00

Wanted this month to reflect the love I have for my mother affectionately called ‘Mama Minnie’. She’s turning 73 in August… mentally, spiritually and physically in good health! No illnesses or meds. I’m so thankful and want her to ‘Enjoy Life’.

Products used:

DCWV Garden Party pp, Prima flowers, K & Company metal art, Recollection lace/pearl border

Thank you for stopping by!

Altered Wooden Letter Swap

2011-05-26T04:40:00.002-05:00

I hosted an Altered Letter Swap at Scraps of Color. These are the letters I created for Mary Joyce. Check out her preferences and tell me what you think. She loves animal prints, bling, flowers and her craft space is orange. Mary Joyce is Fun and Funky with a touch of girly and romance.

Accents of the zebra and leopard prints are from Me & My Big Ideas pp and the majority of the paper is by Carol Rose Garden "A Day at the Zoo". I love her paper. Other products used: Prima flower, Tim Holtz flourish covered with orange stickles, Making Memories Chloe's closet bling, Michaels butterfly, Dress it Up lion, African art tassel, a strip of beaded ribbon, and EK Success adornament fiber.

FNC 5.13.11

2011-05-13T23:34:00.000-05:00

Mary Joyce was the hostess with the mostess at tonight’s Friday Nite Challenge on SOC. She had me sweating, but it was a FUN Fashionista night! It's been about two weeks so I guess I had to get back in the flow of things. Check out the cards I created.

I went way back and used Sandy Clough lace frame. An item I purchased way back in the late 90's. We were to use the image on the far left. I added a stamp by B Line Designs LLC -- Girl Talk. I used pop dots so that the image could stand out. Used a Spellbinder shape for the sentiment

1st Challenge: Use my creativeness to come up with a card that looks like a prom dress. -- I pulled out my Cricut and cut a bodice to make a dress. Guess I could use some sewing lessons huh? lol It took me 31 minutes...yes just shy of one minute.

2nd Challenge: Make a card with a piece of clothing on it, must have some kind of animal print, and must also have some bling -- I pulled some kente cloth off an album I'm working on and ironed it. I did a quick job on coloring and still made it within 30 minutes, but I forgot the bling.

3rd Challenge: Make a card that has a shoe or footwear. Must have some bling, a border punch and a flower. Use a sentiment also. -- This was a quick and easy one. I met the deadline using MyCreativeScrapbook April 2010 kit. Stamp is by Tara Reed Designs/Stamps Happen, Inc. Best Pump Forward.

Thanks for looking. Would appreciate your comments!

Where did April go?

2011-05-08T20:21:00.001-05:00

WOW April I was busy as a bee with so many swaps I didn't post a thing...Shame on me. Check out the mini albums I made with American Crafts Teen paper pack. I must admit I didn't follow the instructions. I was only suppose to decorate one toilet roll five times with a Happy Birthday theme. Instead I made five toilet roll albums. lol As you know mini albums is my fav so I was truly in my zone. It was hosted by R.J. on SOC. Here's a photo of them with a thank you note I made him out of the same paper pack!

Did you notice the flower paper clip?

The first page has a flap that actually opens with a mini book inside.

Next two pages....

The right side has a flap for photos etc.

I added some tags inside. It was FUN...TFL!

Nothing like a homemade card

2011-03-23T23:25:00.000-05:00

One of the news broadcast said the United States Postal Service is cutting jobs because everyone is paying on line and sending ecards. No one is mailing much these days. Well don’t get me wrong because I appreciate ecards, but there is nothing like receiving a homemade card. I’m going card crazy! Either it’s quick and fun or I’ve been busy in March. I haven’t had much time to create layouts. Got a chance to develop some pictures so look out April! Here are a few cards I’m sending out.

Easel card

Pop Up Card

Love this Interactive Card.....just pull the tag up for the message!

Digital stamp

The hues of blue are soothing....DCWV paper pack

I LOVE my baby girl!

Thanks for looking.

BINGO challenge for Black History Month

2011-02-23T07:03:00.000-06:00

Products Used: MS edge punch, Quick Kutz butterfly, Sizzix tag, Prima felt embellishments, CM circle cutter, JoLee 3D LOVE sticker, Prima Essentials 5 Youth flowers, Teresa Collins chipboard key, metal plate, buttons, bling

I am Black History. This layout is for a BINGO Challenge I posted on SOC in honor of Black History Month. If you are not a member of SOC and would like to play, I will give out 3 prizes for my blog as well. All you need to do is be a follower and leave a comment with the link to your layout! Are you ready for some Creative FUN!!! Tell your friends

Here’s the directions….

The BINGO card is filled with lots of opportunities to win prizes. I used every item! You are to create a 12x12 layout. You may BINGO up & down (5), left & right (5), diagonal (2), and four corners (1). That’s 13 chances to BINGO!

Directions:

· Be creative and have fun scrapping your Black History moment!

· You must use the items on the BINGO card for your layout. SOC gives you a free space including four corners.

· If you post on your blog our group be sure to list the products used in your layout and indicate BINGO challenge.

· Deadline: Post your link here before 11:59pm. CST Monday, February 28^th.

Your name will be drawn from the number of times you BINGO listed below with an opportunity to win via Random.com

1-6 BINGOs – 2^nd runner up

7-12 BINGOs – 1^st runner up

All 13 BINGOs – Grand Prize

Prize will be announced March 1^st.

B	L	A	C	K
Use the color black	The word love	Indicate a state	Distress it	Attach a Charm or metal piece
Leave some negative space	Use fiber, ribbon or lace	Include a Special Event	Two photos	Journal
Use a 3D embellie	Quote	S O C Free space	Include a Specific date	Double mat one photo
Use Bling	Title must be a black song	Use Paper tearing	Use 2 flowers	Edge punch
Use a die cut	Use 2 eyelets, brads or buttons	Use a chipboard piece	Tell why you are Black History	Use a circle

No Scrapbook Shopping Challenge

2011-02-02T23:59:00.002-06:00

This is my take on the No Shopping Challenge. I created a bookmark as my reminder. I know what you are thinking and yes I do have a coupon for February, but I'm not going to use it. : ) TFL

Products used.

Little Yellow Bicycle pp, prima flower, Sizzix scissors, EK Success edge punch

Yield Not To Temptation

2011-02-02T13:55:00.000-06:00

It’s a pledge "No Craft Shopping Today" going on at SOC. Trish initiated a challenge for everyone to avoid purchases of any crafts for the entire month. Its day two and I’m still yielding. We are to pledge for the month of February “No Craft Shopping Today”. Thought I needed to run to Michael’s to pick up some glue dots January 31st. Didn’t have the time and I’m glad I didn’t. I found some in my Crop-A-Long!

One year during Lent, I gave up purchasing scrapbooking goodies. I must admit I was proud of myself. It cleansed me and I realized I had more than enough stuff to create. Had the opportunity to organize and take an inventory of my stash. I gave away some things, had a few free mini scrapbook classes, and got a lot of creating done for myself

Check out the rules...

*No shopping in any store-Michael's, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, Archivers, and etc.
*No online shopping
*No window shopping
*No HSN shopping

Well I can’t promise the *no window shopping. I LOVE to see the new products come in plus I’m strong. Eye buying is what I do well especially since it’s therapeutic for me. Did I tell you Michael’s is right up the street from me? Goodness they are just like family. Mmmmm I’m going to have to find something in my stash to send Trish. What a sweetheart…And to keep us motivated she is having a challenge each week. The deadline is February 4^th for a bookmark with NO SHOPPING or NO SHOPPING CHALLENGE. Time to create!

A FANTASTIC FUN FRIDAY AT SOC!

2011-01-25T07:42:00.000-06:00

It was a Fantastic Fun Friday at SOC January 21st. Viv had some fun challenges. If I could only meet the 30 minute timeframe. Lol I was excited about the The Friday Nite Chat Challenge image. I thought about the fushia & black DCWV pp and ran with it! I used some pop dots to make her stand out. Isn't she 'Working it'!

The 1^st challenge was a tri-fold card. This was my second time making one. It’s a great way to use your scraps & embellies. The embossed embellies are by We R Memory Keepers.

The 2^nd challenge was an ATC card with the title ‘My Style is…’. Mine is conservative with a twist of excitement. I used a Hanna Stamp and took off the pony tail, because of my new short & sassy hair cut. I LOVE green & herbal teas and music!

The 3^rd challenge was to make a two page layout using 6-8 photos. The title had to be 'Joyful Memories'. I love the Arts and I’ve been wanting to crop my photos from the CDFMemphis.org. Perfect timing. I found one of my tickets and added some die cuts.

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to leave a comment!

Dr. Martin Luther King holiday

2011-01-18T02:23:00.000-06:00

My job was closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday!!! I volunteered at the National Civil Rights Museum celebrating the 20^th Anniversary. USA today named the NCRM one of the top 10 treasures. It’s definitely a site to see. If you are ever in Memphis, TN you must stop by just give yourself about 2-3 hours. It’s truly amazing and educational from when you step in the building to the end of the tour. For more details visit http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/home.htm.

Passing out t-shirts

Debra and I are checking out

We kept the crowd enlightened in the Chicago era before they got to Kings room.

Jeanette is great at coordinating the volunteers.

Snowing in Memphis

2011-01-11T19:02:00.000-06:00

Memphis got a few snow flurries Christmas weekend, but 1/10/11 we got 3-5 inches. As you see below I got 3.5 inches at my home. I only went out to take pictures because it was cold.

3.5 inches!

My street is always busy, but it looks as though everyone stayed home.

My manager sent a message the office was closed and SCRAPBOOKING took me awayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I created one layout and card, chatted with my friends at Scraps Of Color, and spread some love in the gallery at Scrapbook.com. 'Shear delight' below was so much fun creating. Actually all the snapshots were taken by me accept for the back of my head. I was snapping away. My stylist was cracking up laughing at how perfect they were...and not to mention how excited I was. I wish I had taken a before and after shots ...Well maybe not...lol. Journaling reads: The things I love about my stylist...Always on time, Has a sweet personality, Takes time with my hair, Good sleep under the dryer (I sleep while she's styling too-she's got patience!), No drama at her shop, Her shop is down the street from Michael's & Joann's! (She trys to talk me out of going. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.)

Products used: DCWV Mariposa pp, Sizzix scissors, Martha Stewart lace punch (top), EK Success edge punch (bottom)

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This is my creation with the image we used of Obama & Martin for the Friday Nite Challenge at SOC. I'm going to use it in my classroom. Products used Scenic Route pp & chipboard stars, Spellbinder shape, EK Success edge punch, K & C alphabets. Title: The Dream is...HIStory.

Also at SOC, this card was designed for our 1st Weekend Challenge in January. The challenge is to use red/black/white, add a heart and have fun with it! Products used: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Martha Stewart dove punch ($5.00 bargain @ Michael's I couldn't pass up), and CM heart punches.

Scrapbook Workshops

2011-01-02T22:56:00.000-06:00

As I move on to 2011, I had to share my love of giving time during the holiday season. Tis the Season to make memories and I LOVE to teach classes! Our Delta Academy made Christmas cards for the nursing home patients...

and to their surprise they had the opportunity to make their own toilet roll mini albums from the goodies in their packets. They learned when you give it comes back double! Didn't they do a great job? They made me proud.

P A P E R B A G M I N I ' S

This is a picture of a few of the paperbag albums our staff created for ‘Memory Making for the holidays’. It was a teambuilding activity. I used DCWV paperpacks to make them personal based on their favorite colors. Displayed below are just a few of the albums that were made. They were a fun bunch to work with and so proud of their final product!

It's time for me to do a little scrapbooking and card making. I am totally behind. TFL!

Happy New Year!!!

2011-01-01T19:29:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year!!!
So excited about what 2011 has for me! GOD IS GOOD. My computer has been down since the 1st week of December. It's been hard to cope. I felt isolated from everything, but thanks be to GOD for connecting me with so many wonderful friends. Now I would like to wish joy, peace, happiness, good health, prosperity, healing, miracles & blessings to all my friends and their families.

Happy Holidays

2010-12-28T16:38:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone’s Christmas was Merry and Bright. I had an AWESOME Christmas remembering the Savior who came so that I may have life more abundantly! For some reason I always put too much on myself during this time. I’ve had two scrapbooking workshops and two scrapbooks to complete for Christmas gifts. Can’t wait to post photos of the workshops. Everyone had so much fun making memories! I’ve been dragging my feet on getting my computer up and running that’s why I haven’t been posting lately. That’s my goal before the NEW YEAR.

Didn’t want to miss the opportunity to wish everyone Happy Holidays and don’t forget to make it a KODAK moment!!!

Blog Challenge and Giveaway!

2010-11-23T13:52:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Here's a little something for you!

Get your FREE subscription to Scraps of Color Scrapbook Magazine today! All you need to do is visit their site at http://www.scrapsofcolor.com and sign up! That's it, no strings attached! They have a SUPER Creative Team ready to thrill and delight you throughout 2011! First, issue arrives February 2011!

How cool is that! I'm already signed up!

Stay tuned for their page call announcement and a wonderful December filled with ideas and inspiration by the fabulous SOC Girls and a super BIG BLOG GIVEAWAY! Don't miss a minute of the scrappy inspiration!

My 1st toilet paper roll mini

2010-11-21T21:55:00.000-06:00

Here's a project I've been wanting to play around with for a while and it only took about an hour to complete. This is my first attempt and I love how it turned out using the cute Little Yellow bicycle pp and embellies. The ribbon and fiber is from my stash.

Looking forward to making my next one, which will be distressed using lots of techniques. Stay tuned!

Front cover

You can insert a picture in the frame on the left

The paper is actually like a match cover so you insert photos.

Back cover....Edge punch is by Martha Stewart

TFL!!

So much to be THANKFUL for!

2010-11-20T20:08:00.001-06:00

Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving! I give Praise to GOD for life and I don’t take it lightly. I’m trying to work on procrastination, because every second counts. Everyone is asking me what I want for Christmas. I already have it! ...Food, clothes, shelter, good health, my talents, and my family & friends who love me. Speaking of friends, this is the card I made for Scraps of Color Friday nite chat challenge. The sentiment reads: “Like the flowers and the bee great friends are we”.

Used chalk pencils

Here's a close up of the 3D effect on the daisy and bee.
Hope you can see the sparkly fluff

I Love Making 'Mini' Memories

2010-11-14T22:55:00.000-06:00

Someone has an obsession with mini albums. I admit I really do LOVE to make them so I created a layout of my collection on my shelf.

Below are over 50 paperbag mini albums I put together for The Sharin & Carin' Breast Cancer survivors to make memories of their families as well as their journey. What lovely ladies...They inspire me and each year I look forward to memory making with them.

My scrappy friend Mika sent me these minis except for the small 7 gypsies mini which was sent by my scrappy friend Sharon. Can't wait to create! They make great gifts so I believe I'll be making a few for Christmas!

ATC card giveaway for Breast Cancer Survivors

2010-10-23T05:29:00.002-05:00

I participated in an ATC give-a-way at Scraps of Color. They will be received by Breast Cancer Survivors. We were asked to make only five, however, I can go on and on and on. It'a wonderful way to use your scraps for someone who will treasure them.

They are cute to make as cards too!

For My Breast Cancer Survivors

2010-10-17T16:14:00.001-05:00

This slide card was made for my Breast Cancer Survivors. We were blessed this 'Pink' Sunday with six survivors from our church. From a couple of months notice to 28 years of survival. GOD IS GOOD!

Side view

Front view

Guest Host of Friday nite 30 minute card chat challenge at SOC!

2010-10-17T15:50:00.010-05:00

On to the challenges, which were all around a DOUBLE dose and 3 times the FUN! They needed two items and had to add three for FUN.

1^st challenge (Let the FUN begin!)

DOUBLE Dose = Need Stamped image (add a little color) & Stamped sentiment

3 X The FUN = 1) Mat the image & sentiment with solid cardstock, 2) Use bling on the card, 3) Add a decorative edge

2^nd challenge (Peek a Boo I see you!)

DOUBLE Dose = Need a circle or oval punch & sentiment

3 X The FUN =Punch a circle or oval on the front of the card, stamp the sentiment inside so you can see it, put a cluster of embellishments in a row (going up or down) one has to be a 3d embellishment

3^rd challenge (In diSTRESS)

DOUBLE Dose = Need three strips of paper & ink pad
3 X The FUN = 1) Embellish a diecut/chipboard/or flower, 2) ribbon/lace/or fiber, 3) buttons

4^th challenge (Tic Tac Toe)

DOUBLE Dose = Adhere a solid cardstock 3 ½ x 3 ½ to the front of your card & strips to form a grid

3 X The FUN = 1) Add the game pieces with hearts, brads, bling, buttons, etc., three in a row must be alike2) Adhere ribbon, 3) Add sentiment either stamp or rub on…can’t be handwritten Have FUN with it!

Image to Create on Scraps of Color

2010-10-17T15:42:00.001-05:00

Enjoyed being the guest hostess for Friday nite 30 minute card chat challenge over at Scraps of Color. Mary Joyce sent the image for all to create before 11:00pm and then the challenges begin at 8:00pm. This is the card I created with the image. It had so many cute details. It seems to be a bit dark. I need brighter and bolder color markers.

We wrapped it up around midnight. Check out my creations....I was a tid bit slow because I either broke my toe or dislocated it last Thursday. Slowly but surely I got around my scrapbook room to create. No I already know what you are going to ask. I did not go to the doctor. I’m a ‘bad’ patient. I put a splint on it and wrapped it tight with tape. A physical therapist and nurse took a look at it and gave the same advice. : )

Friday Nite Challenge at Scraps of Color

2010-10-02T06:26:00.001-05:00

What a FUN nite from 6:30pm-11:30pm on SOC making four cards while chatting with some awesome friends. It started with a challenge from Mary Joyce to design a card from the three ladies making it funny. After seeing the last lady with the peace sign. I thought of Love, Peace and Soul from Soultrain. Didn't want to cut them out individually and separate so I came up with Love, Joy & Peace baby! Had a lot of fun designing their outfits and thought the perfect paperpack to use was Basic Grey Lime Rickey.

Products used:

Basic Grey Lime Rickey pp

Copic marker

Marvy LePlume II markers

Bling

Hero Arts alphabet stamps

We moved on to our Friday nite 30 minute card challenge hosted by Renee

The 1st challenge was to use black & white, ribbon, button, flower, stamped image or sentiment. It took me about 40 minutes. I double matted the stamped image and cut out the popcorn & bottle using pop dots to adhere to the card. I tied two different black & white ribbon to the striped one.

Products used:

Hanna stamps - Cslumber

PaperStudio flower

Ribbons from Hobby Lobby

The 2nd challenge was to make a masculine birthday card. It took me about 45 minutes. I pulled from my stash and took more time to give it a distressed look by inking the edges, cutting out the stars, and working with the cardboard. I love the way it all came together.

Products used:

Scrappy Cat clear stamps - Birthday Wishes

The rest is scraps from my stash including the cardboard

The 3rd challenge was to make a card using an animal for a childs birthday. Finally a card I made within 30 minutes. I think I got the swing of it now! If I had more time I would have embossed the owl. Instead I used stickles to make it pop and inked the edges and background.

Products used:

We R Memory Keepers pp

Inkadinado stamps

American Crafts thickers - daiquiri

Stickles - crystal and black diamond

Thanks for looking!

The Perfect Gift

2010-09-18T18:21:00.004-05:00

Playing with my sistahs on Scraps of Color for the Friday night chat challenge lead me to this project. It's the perfect gift...A purse that can fit 10 cards with envelopes. I used the Basic Grey Porcelain paper pack and added a few more things from my stash. It was so much fun to create. This is the front view.

Back view. Hope you can see the cards and envelopes inside. Check out some of the cards below.

I just love the bird cage....The embossing folder is by Cuttlebug. The stamp from Stampin UP!

The Friends background stamp is Hero Arts.

Thanks to SOC Stephanie for the challenge and Angie K Juda for the tutorial. TFL!

Friday Night Chat

2010-09-10T23:46:00.001-05:00

On Scraps of Color we were challenged to create a card using a particular stamp for Friday Night Chat. It had to be funny. This is my creation. TFL

Products used

American Crafts - metropolitan pp

Lace from Hancock Fabrics to complete the window treatments

Flowers by Offray

Pearl earrings by Recollections

Copic markers & Marvy LePlume markers

Where the creativity begins

2010-09-06T06:11:00.000-05:00

I LOVE my space! It's a great place to create.

2010-08-31T07:13:00.000-05:00

This layout was created for a challenge found on http://scrapsofcolor.ning.com/. I love to teach and encourage others. My journaling in the middle by the tag reads: 'Gratitude is the memory of the HEART' and the bottom reads: 'Whatever you do, do all to the glory of GOD. I Corinthians 10:31'.

Education is hanging around until you've caught on.-- Robert Frost

2010-08-31T06:48:00.000-05:00

It's the first post on my blog! I've been putting it off for much too long. Can't wait to share my creations and meet others who share my same passion.