Nothing like a homemade card

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.