Fall is in the air...

Can you feel it?

I love all the sensory experiences of fall...

crunching leaves

Pumpkin Spice lattes
football games

bonfires and S'mores

crisp air and sweaters

 

I also love Halloween. I'm finally getting last fall's photos into scrapbooks. Here are the girls' pumpkins from 2011.



 

Supplies:

Paper- Me and My Big Ideas, misc

Stickers- Creative Memories; Martha Stewart

Alphas- Basic Grey; Scenic Route

Other- Stickles

Lovely (A Layout)

Once again finding older photos and finally getting them scrapped. Today's page features two of my beautiful nieces, and a hidden flap...

Supplies:

Paper- American Crafts, Bazzill

"lovely" card- Kenner Road

Rub ons- Doodle Bug Designs

butterflies (unknown)

Helmar Scrap Dots adhesive

ribbon (unknown)

Two smaller portraits hidden under a flap!

Love how Scrap Dots add just the right amount of dimension.

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll Run Away! (A Layout)

I ran across these pictures and a scribbled story about my oldest daughter (3 years ago), who threatened to run away from home. When I told her how much I would miss her if she did that, she patted my arm and said, "Mommy, you can run away with me".

Definitely a moment worth scrapping!

Supplies

Paper- My Mind's Eye

Creative Memories alpha stickers

Top Note Sizzix die

Tea Dye Distress Ink

Misc. buttons and thread

Layout- Sketchy Thursdays



Finally Scrapping!

Wow, it has been way too long since I've spent any quality time in my craft room. I remedied that yesterday and completed 7 pages! I was especially excited to start the dance album for my youngest daughter, so I'll share those pages today.

Spring 2011- Rehearsing for the recital finale, "Firework" by Katie Perry.

Supplies- Paper (My Mind's Eye, Reminisce, Prima, Creative Imaginations, Basic Grey); Martha Stewart punch; Top Note Sizzix die; Zapdots; misc. ribbon

Popped up the title panel

Had fun layering papers, punches, and ribbon!

"More Rehearsal Moments"

Supplies- Paper (My Mind's Eye, Creative Memories); My Mind's Eye brads and flag

"Dazzling Darlings" professional portraits.

Supplies- Creative Memories Dance paper pack, metallic silver cardstock; CM star punch; Stampin' Up stamp (Baroque Motifs); Staz On Black ink; Studio 18 rhinestones; Funky Brush Sizzlet alpha dies

I love how Staz On ink allows you to place your stamped images on multiple surface types!

The perfect amount of shine...

Thanks for stopping by today!

Virtual Scrap Night Begins!

"Take the Leap" into scrapbooking with an all-weekend virtual crop! I had fun hosting the first challenge over at SplitCoast Stampers. The challenge was to take a sketch and add one more element to your layout. I  used this sketch:

And added one more vertical stripe on the left hand side:

This page documents a little of the hospital hubs stayed in following his work accident in 2010. Miami Valley Hospital, or "the Valley", took great care of him!

Viv's 6th Birthday: A Layout

I have slowly but surely been heading up to my craft room lately. This double layout was inspired by a challenge at SplitCoastStampers- go check it out!

I used the above sketch from Scrapbooks Etc. as a jumping-off point.

Supplies:

Paper- misc (love using up scraps!)

Glimmer Mist

Stamps- Unity

Ink- SU! Whisper White

Punch- Bling Bling by Fiskars

One Little Word: January 2012

Last month's assignment included completing a few written prompts. Reflecting on our word and why we chose it, what we hope to gain through it...

My word for the year is health.
I am using a circle motif and shades of red and gray to carry me through the year and add cohesion to my album.

Paper- Creative Memories
Stamps- Unity
Ink- Adirondak

One Little Word for 2012

Ali Edward's concept of One Little Word has totally changed the way I think about New Year's Resolutions. I don't make a list anymore, although I could... lose weight, save more money, blog more, plan a family vacation, go on more dates with my husband....

My word for 2011 was chosen from a short list that all had potential to guide me through the year. 2012's word practically screamed at me! 

My poor physical health this past year certainly had something to do with my choice, but as I really thought about this word, I realized it was perfect for so many more reasons, and it can have so many more meanings... physical, mental/spiritual, financial, relationships...

This past year I thought about my word a lot, blogged about it, and even took some action. But I wanted more. More ways to incorporate it into my life, more ways to document my journey with my word, and more accountability. So I am  taking a class (led by Ali) that will give me monthly prompts and assignments, plus a group of women who are also documenting their word for 2012.

I can't wait to create and share my One Little Word scrapbook! Do you have a special word for 2012?

December Daily Album Cover

Time to begin this year's December Daily album. The idea is to capture both holiday and routine-oriented stuff that happens during this busy time of year. As always, I am inspired by Ali Edward's take on the project. She shares some great tips here.  This year I am planning on using some of here ideas, such as addressing the journaling prompts "Joy is..." and "Loving..." I also want to include one of my handmade Christmas cards! Hopefully I will be able to keep up with adding photos to the album so I can share some pages once a week or so. Until then. here os the cover. This year's color scheme is red, gold and brown.

Supplies:

Chipboard album (Michael's $1 bin)

misc. cardstock

Rhinestones (Martha Stewart)

Ranger Distress Crackle Paint

Adirondack gold paint daubber

misc. ribbon

Sizzlet flourish dies

1" binder rings

Old Lace, Red Velvet, and Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist

Creative memories alpha stickers

Mother's Day 2011: A Scrapbook Layout

Love the shaped edge of the cardstock...

... the pop of yellow and lace...

...and glittery letters!

Supplies:

Paper- Creative Imaginations; Prima; My Minds Eye

Alpha- My Minds Eye

Flowers- Prima

Rhinestones- Kaiser Krafts

Lace- Prima

Distress Ink- Worn Lipstick

Adhesives- Helmar 450, Scrapdots, and Adhesive Runner

All supplies can be purchased at Scrap-Tastic!

Here's the Pencil Lines sketch I used (#246):

I love sharing my artwork with others! I would appreciate a post on Facebook, Twitter, or other media!!

Related articles

• Baby Sarah- a Layout (reflectionsbyrebekah.blogspot.com)
• Check out my layout from Mother's Day 2010.
• And here are the cards I made for all the moms this year!

Baby Lucas: A Scrapbook Layout

My friend and co-worker welcomed baby number 3 this past summer. I loved her adorable birth announcement! So scrapworthy!

 Pencil Lines Sketch #247

Supplies:

Paper- My Minds Eye (Fine & Dandy; Lil' Robots)

Die Cut- My Minds Eye (Stella Rose)

Stickers- My Minds Eye (Stella Rose)

Stamps- Unity

Distress Ink- Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Broken China

Flowers- Prima

Pins- Tim Holtz
Adhesive- Helmar adhesive runner, 450 Quick Dry, and ZapDots

Glimmer Mist- Electric Blue, Coffee Shop
Brads- misc.

Rhinestones- Kaiser Kraft
Tearing tool- Creative Memories

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Related articles

• Baby Sarah- a Layout (reflectionsbyrebekah.blogspot.com)

Baby Sarah- a Layout

Just a simple layout of my sweet niece. A birth picture and one of her at one year.

Using the current sketch from Sketchy Thursdays.
I traded the circles for rectangles and chose to put the photos over the grid instead of incorporating them into the 6-part design.

Products
Paper- My Mind's Eye, Fancy Pants Deisgns
Flowers- Prima
Ink- Staz on Timber Brown
Alphas- Scenic Route
Adhesive- Helmar Adhesive Runner and 450 Quick Dry

All products can be found at Scrap-Tastic.

Friday Faves 8/26/11

As I am sitting at home on medical leave, I have had lots of web surfing time on my hands! 

Here are some of my faves from this week...

200 Pounds of Pride in a Bikini- Just how it sounds This girl has spunk!

Cute scrapbook title idea using transparencies and hand stitching.

It's almost Fall...my favorite time of year to use my Crockpot! Check out "Crock Pot Girls" on Facebook for some great recipes!

Great tips for meal planning and prep. I meal plan every week! I really like her idea about saving weekly menus for future use.

My crafty friend Janet made this cute little summer mini album.

One more food link... here is the recipe I used this week for homemade croutons. Super easy and yummy.

Related articles

• Crock Pot Recipes (kosheroamc.wordpress.com)
• Web Surfing is Productive, Study Finds (blogs.wsj.com)

Lily's Dance Recital- A Layout

 

My beautiful niece, all dressed up for her dance recital this past Spring. 

Love the texture and dimension on these brads!

Supplies

paper- Little Yellow Bicycle, Chatterbox

transparency- Hambly

die cut- My Mind's Eye

brads- Chatterbox and Creative Charms

alpha rub-ons- Prima

All supplies can be found at Scrap-tastic!

Related articles

• Dad's 60th: A Layout (reflectionsbyrebekah.blogspot.com)
• NEW TC CHA products release- FINALLY!!!!! (teresacollins.typepad.com)

The Bay- A Layout

Our local amusement park has a fun water area that is a favorite summer hangout.

 Supplies:
Paper: My Mind's Eye, Chatterbox, Bella Blvd.
Brads- My Mind's Eye
Fiskar's scissors
Alpha- Chatterbox
black Sharpie

Most supplies can be found at Scrap-tastic.

Sketch: Sketchy Thursdays (Feb 24)

Dad's 60th: A Layout

My Dad turned 60 this past April. I loved this photo of him and his girlfriend!

Supplies:
Paper- Pink Paislee
SU Slot punch
Alpha stickers- Pink Paislee
Red Velvet Glimmer Mist
Tattered Angels Mist-ables (die cuts)
Faded Jeans Distress Ink
hand-cut chipboard stars
Broken China Crackle Paint
Ribbon brad- OTC
Crystal Stickles
Misc. Ribbon (dyed with tea)

Sketch: Pencil Lines #235

A Day for Kites- A Layout

 

Loved this sketch from Sketchy Thursdays, all the way back from April.

All supplies from Scrap-Tastic, of course!

Die cut sheet- Creative Imaginations

Paper- My Minds Eye, Basic Grey, Bella Blvd.

Glimmer Mist- Peacock

Alpha- Pink Paislee

Flower trim- Prima

Misc. Buttons and Striped ribbon

Croptoberfest 2010: A Layout

Croptoberfest is a yearly scrapbooking event. Just an excuse to get together over a weekend and scrap, really. Here's last year's celebration!

Supplies:

Paper: Creative Imaginations, My Mind's Eye

Note Card: Prima

Lace & Flowers: Prima

Alpha: Basic Grey

Ink: Burnt Umber (Palette)

Sketch: Twisted Sketches #99

Trash Walk: A Layout

Remember when the girls decided to pick up trash in our neighborhood? 

I finally got around to scrapping those photos!

Supplies:

Paper: Basic Grey, Bella Blvd., Creative Memories, My Mind's Eye

Alpha: Prima

Small Flowers: Prima

Large Flowers: Basic Grey

Stickles

Staz On Timber Brown Ink

Metal Arrow: Oriental Trading Co.

Creative Memories tearing tool