Class Challenge

Technique Class 101 hosted by WeScrap.com and taught by Jessica Acs has begun.
I am taking this class to get motivated to use other mediums that may be used in Scrapbooks.
Using a clear glossy medium and glitter I created my title and added small touches to my layouts.

Inspired by the "Sisterhood of Scrap" Text Thursday Challenge .
Title is created in a Crossword pattern...taking that inspiration I also had in mind to place my photos in the same like manner.
This is the end result.
Emily paying a visit to my birdbath.


If you are interested in taking Technique 101 a second class will begin at the end of July you may sign up here.
Now to get out my paints and get messy!

Summer is Here !

Besides bad Internet connections(not going to go there..Grrrr) life has been busy.
Yard and pool are ready for summer fun...thank goodness,it has been very hot and humid in my neck of the woods.


Have my youngest and wife moved into their first home,in time to be settled for the arrival of their first child.
So excited,my second grandchild and one I can finally get my Grandmother arms wrapped around daily :)!

My first Grandchild Sophia is now learning to walk and talk at the same time!
Dear heart will be one next month so much fun to hear her say Hi with such joy and as loud and proud of herself as she could be !
Videos via cell phone as she takes her first steps!
Modern technology at times can be a curse...but also a blessing!

Preparations are under way to move my Mother down from the snow country to our area.
Will be so nice to have her here and active in our everyday lives.
Hopefully this will all be happening in the month of July.
Busy busy days ahead :)

Celebrated another Birthday and happy to say it is much easier than I thought to ease into this new age bracket :)

Managed to complete a couple of projects in my down time,and have a couple still working on in stages,will post those once finished.

Started a second family heritage book...(three sons must have three books).
I have discovered it is fun to redo a layout and looking forward to future layouts for the second album.
For this lo I used all the scrap pieces I had left over from my Recipe File and Arizona Album.."Waste not Want not".

Applied for May's Monthly "Mystery Envelope Challenge" for Junes reveal at the Sisterhood of Scrap and made my request on time to receive one of the Mystery envelopes.


The challenge to make a card with the products sent...Ughhh... I am sure you all know by now how cards are so difficult for me.
Stared at the small pieces for days but pushing myself I picked this challenge because it was a card.
The end result though I am happy with,it's the mental block I have with cards that drives me crazy ! :)

What fun it was to see all the different types of creations that came out of the pieces sent in the envelopes,all the same products but such different results!

Stop by and check out all the wonderful creations here.

Don't forget to keep your eyes open for the next call for the Monthly "Mystery Envelope Challenge" at the Sisterhood of Scrap and join in the fun!

While you are there you can check out all the other daily challenges and fun that are happening with the Sisters.

Also excited to say that I am the recipient of the May Submission Challenge for May on the Sisterhood of Scrap Blog.

What a nice surprise to see my name as the lucky draw!! the kit is beautiful!

Scrap Kit Sponsor for May on the Sisterhood was ScrapinStyle TV.

So many wonderful products in this kit!! Can not wait to get started!

Thanks so much Sisters and Scrap in Style TV !

Signed up for a technique class hosted by "WeScrap" class will be taught by Jessica Acs.

This class will run from June 26th thru July 26th I am really looking forward to learning some new ways to use some of my products.

Jess has such a delighful way with mini albums and embellishing,it's always an inspiration to view her creations.

Jessica also has a book soon to be released,stop by her blog "A Spoonful of Sugar" for more information.

That's it for now..a lot,is it not? ..lol..not sure when my connection will let me play again :)

Hope all is well with everyone in the cyber crafting world ...wishing a Happy Crafty Day :)

Frame it !

I found this frame at the Dollar Store, could not resist picking up a few for future projects,how can you resist a dollar,very inexpensive craft project.

The four plastic insert frames are removed and replaced with a 6x 6 mini layout.
I kept the lumpy embellishments to a minimum so that the glass front would be able to set back into place.
My dear friend's granddaughter turned one, some of you may remember Emily,she is now one years old and such a cutie!

Happy first Birthday Emily!XXOO

Budget Storage

A couple of fun small projects for the budget .

Easy and inexpensive Ribbon storage idea
Tuesday Tutorials at Di Hickman's Blog ,via newsletter.
Thanks to You for sharing!
I love newsletters!Great source of information!



Here are a couple of metal tin projects for storage.

Both began originally as Cookie Containers.
The ribbons are leftover from Christmas packages that I received this past holiday and stored away for future use.

Gesso is used to first prime both the metal tins.

The first tin is covered with brushed on Gold Metallic Paint -dried and covered with Mod Podge,
added Alpha rub-on,tag and a ribbon-now is storage for all my small rulers.

Second cookie tin is also primed with Gesso and finished with Mod Podge.

I used a sponge to apply my paints first starting with the lighter colors and moving on to the darker shades.

Added my ribbon left over from a box of Christmas Candy.

Thanks for stopping by..hope you have a happy and creative day :)

In Memory

Crafting in a Tight Space

One of this weeks challenges at the "Sisterhood of Scrap" was to share your creative space.
This is my half of a room that my husband and myself share for our hobbies and crafts.

It is a tight space,but set up so I can freely move from one station to another.

The computer and Epson Photo Printer are tucked away nicely in the armour behind the desk and chair.

On the right there are 2 bookcases that house my embellishments and tools I would need at hand when working on a project
.Next in line is my printer that sits on a file cabinet,the writing desk and chair are positioned so I have easy access to this whole area and over to my cutting and Inking setup.

My half of the room sets between to windows so I am able to capture plenty of natural light during the day,for night I have some inexpensive lamps I picked up along the way for task lighting.

The two shelves here hold some of my supplies.
Before I throw away any containers ,first like to see if they may some how be used for storage.
I have cigar boxes,paint cans,bottles,UPS,Plastic Pretzel Jars,boxes and glass jars.
I like that I am also able to fit in my Kraft paper roll on a shelf ,this really comes in handy when working with paint and Ink.

Found these wonderful boxes to the left at the Christmas Tree shop sizes ranging from small to large priced at $4:00 -$8:00,they house chipboard,alphabets etc.
Great embellishment and hardware,very sturdy

Over on this side of the room is my cutting and Inking station.
I took an old desk striped it down and painted .
On top of the desk I have two shutters,painted and hooked together with a piano hinge,turned upside down it makes a great storage rack for magazines and such.
Behind the curtain is a closet with 2 bookcases also used for storage.

Here on the left hand side of the computer is where I store my stamps.
An old tool chest I came across for pennies.
Cleaned up rather nicely with some Murphy's oil soap and bees wax.
After the cleanup of this project,I discovered it had been pieced together by the builder with old wooden crates that were used for shipping many years ago.
You can see the old brand stamps in the wood!
It also works for extra seating in my craft room.

Across from my desk is my TV and another old wooden tool box once used by farmers to hold supplies and my basket of magazines and books.

So there you have it my little spot in the crafting world.

It's what I call my controlled clutter.
As the old saying goes"You must have the right tools to get the job done right".

Scarlet & Blackflower

Just wanted to give a shout out and plug to a talented young man.

Have worked along side this young artist in the real world now for about eight years and have had the pleasure of sharing creative ideas and thoughts with him.

I have some of his older Screen printed shirts when he was creating for Blissterdesigns.com
They have stood the test of time and the washing machine!

Not only is he involved in this new venture with etsey.com he also creates custom advertisement signs for local merchants.

Influenced by love of Steampunk art and what comes from the creative nature,Scarlet & Blackflower have produced a line of wearable art.


I was able to preview the shirts in real time and I must say ..Loved them!!

Looking forward to future wearable art designs from Scarlet & Blackflower .
Have a link posted in the sidebar for future use.


How about something wearable for a Scrapbook and craft enthusiast,would love to have a shirt a little cutting edge :)!
Best to you on this new adventure !