Winter Woodland Village

I love everything about the Winter Woodland cart and especially thought the 3d buildings were such a great idea and absolutely adorable..... Sooooo.....of course I had to try them ...but kept looking at the book and thought the cart was quite complexed.......Well,(surprise)....easy, easy, easy .....it is......And so much fun....Sooooo.........I decided to make a miniature village. Though I cut a couple of the builings at 4"....I cut the Clock Tower at 5.5".....so I am having to use the 12x24" mat.....The houses are small ...but not tiny....and I am really loving it because I can detail each of the buildings (and I love detail..) Hehe.........This is the start of my village ...and I am going to complete the village with roads, trees, snowmen, etc...(I hope...).....but here are pics of what I have completetd so far.....This is really a lot of fun to make and they are sooo relaxing......Can't wait to finish....Okay...back to making more......and ladies TFL....
Church, house and Clock Tower

Sideview of Church- I used stickles in window pane -used Cuttlebug/embossing folder for stones on building-steepleSideview of House -added shutters and pop dotted them on both sides. also used cuttlebug/embossing folder on roof, added panes to windows....

Baby "Alana's" Mini Scrapbook

I made this mini scrapbook for a dear friend of mine....But....I want to do it over. I posted this because I wanted her to see why I was not sending it......I have started several over the period of about a month.....and several different styles. This one is an accordion style mini album.....So, once I completed it .....I decided to go a step farther and put a piece of printed scrap paper over the binding.....I probably should not have done that....It is stretching loose. I know my friend will use it and I did not want it to come apart....so I am re-doing this album........She can still have this one...but I'd rather the one I make be "perefect" for Baby "Alana"......Okay......I know you are peeking.....so do you like it......?

Recipe Book

This album was a challenge. I purchased the recipe kit from M's. It's by Recollections. I used "From My Kitchen" to make the cover and pages for the recipes. I do have quite a few more pages to make.....and I will probably complete it after the holidays, as I have some recipes that I am going to make for a christmas party...I have not tried the recipes yet...(hehe)....so .....if they turn out okay...I'll make pages for each of the recipes....

"Season's Greeting" Recessed Window card

For me, this was an old technique with a "New" twist. I use to make these years ago using foam board and printed paper. When I came across this technique on Splitcoaststampers....I thought it would be great to try. With the CS it was quite easy to make.......The instructions are pretty simple....and I like the outcome...I'll have to make some more of these cards using this technique.....

I used Splitcoast stampers Technique (TLC206) to make this card. It was quite easy and a lot of fun to make....Give it a try....

"Winter Magic"- Winter Woodland Layout

I used Winter Woodland to make this Layout. I think I should have matted the title because you can hardly see it with all that is going on in this layout. I have been collecting quite a few carts lately that I have not touched so I decided to give some a try .....And I was able to score a few more Thanksgiving Day at M's....so hopefully I will get some Layouts done over the holidays.....I am not too pleased with this one ...but here it is.....

Snowmen- cut @ 3" and 4"
Skis- 4"
PP-K&Co 2008 "Peppermint Twist" Paper pack
Winter Woodland Font- 2"
Spellbinders Nestabilities Snowflakes-2"
Silver metallic Cardstock
Snow/Snowmen -MS Flock
Ski, Hat and gloves-2"
Stickles
White AC CS
EK Success Punches
green ribbon, red felt ribbon


Top of page-

Bottom of page
Snowmen Photo

Trees cut @ 2" and 4"

HSN Exclusive PC Cuttlebug Embossing Folders -Christmas Edition

I decided to start making my christmas cards.....And I started with the Exclusive Christmas Bundle I received this week from HSN.....Nice start huh????....This collection is great. There are 6 cards that come in 2 sizes. (A2 size and 5x7). I used 4 of the 6 cards. I just kept making them as the creativity flowed...Once I ran out of ideas...I kind of decided to go with what I had and at that point..... I was pretty sleepy. I used Silver metallic and watercolour paper to emboss the cards....and all of the colors used are red, white and silver........I think I have an idea about using these embossing folders over and over to make all of my christmass cards this year.......I hope my idea works....and I will post as I make them...Thanks for Looking....

This Exclusive edition is also a Giveaway on the GSP Blog this month...So if you do not have it....or you would like to try and win it as a gift for someone...hop on over and check out the giveaway.......

Glue, Scissors, Paper (GSP) Design Team Call

Glue, Scissors, Paper (GSP) is pleased to announce our first open design team call!Do you love paper crafting? We are looking for 2 enthusiastic paper crafters who love to create, learn, try new techniques and products, as well as enjoy sharing their work and knowledge with others.You must have an active blog and the ability to take and post good quality photographs of your work. This call is for a 3 month term, from January 1 through March 31.

What we’d like from you:
Approximately 4 projects per month to be posted on your blog, the GSP blog and any other message boards or online communities where you are active.
Participate in and promote special events sponsored by GSP, such as blog hops, contests and weekly challenges.
Actively promote the GSP blog on your blog and in other places when it is appropriate to do so.
Provide feedback to participants in GSP’s weekly challenges by leaving comments on the participants’ blogs.

What you can expect from this experience:
A cute Design Team member badge for your blog
Encouragement and support from your fellow team members to continue to grow and step up your paper crafting abilities
New friendships with others who are as passionate as you are about this wonderful hobby

If this sounds like your cup of tea, please send the following information to GSPProject@gmail.com by Sunday, December 13.
Your Name, Email address and phone number
Just a little about yourself. What are your favorite techniques or projects or products? Any particular likes or dislikes? Why would you like to be part of the design team? Are you currently on any design teams or have you been on any in the past (although past experience is not necessary).

A link to your blog and any galleries you maintain
Please attach pictures of 3 projects. In the three please include:
One altered item project
One card, layout or artist trading card project featuring some technique of your choice (piecing, stitching, any special stamping or background technique, etc. ) Use any technique(s) you like. Please describe the technique(s) briefly in your cover E-mail.
A third project (card, layout, ATC or altered item) of your choice.
We will be announcing the new DT members on December 21.
Please consider joining our fun-filled team – we can’t wait to see your creations!

"A Work in Progress".....and it's moving along nicely....

I had quite a few projects and challenges that I wanted to get done....but I am presently going through some construction issues......with my SBroom, my body and my life.....( I know....sounds like a lot...) ....My daughter just came for her last visit before going off to Afghanistan. Yeah...I am pretty sad and a lot depressed....But I have the kids to keep me busy and fill some of the void.... ....so I am just keeping my family in prayer. For all of you that come across my blog.....Send a prayer for her safe return. My son and his girlfriend were here for the week also ....so they were able to see each other before her departure.....So I was able to enjoy all of my sons and daughters and it was such a wonderful feeling having them all at home together......Quite busy....but a wonderful experience.....And........... then I hurt my back...picking up a few cases of water....Aaahhhh...what was I thinking???????? ....so I have been in pain for the past few days.......but still getting around. "Slowly" ....but still getting around. I was out of commission because my SBroom was closed down for renovations. I finally got my shelves built ....I can now officially say I have a SB/Craftroom.....I only waited forever to get this done...and it finally happened. The "timing" was off....but nevertheless....it happened....So once I get everything back in it's place I will be getting back to SBing......Here are a few pics of the craftroom. I have quite a few things that needs to get done.....but here is my room...A work in progress...but I am loving the way it is coming along......So what do you think?????????

Building the shelves.......

It looks like it was a pretty easy process here.....but believe me....it was quite messy......and a lot of work especially since I had a house full the entire time......and I hurt my back..........but four days later...and not consecutive days .....here is the finished product..........I am liking this....

33 square feet of shelving...(I am loving it......My plan is to get rid of quite a few things.....and eventually the entire room will be dedicated to my SBstuff.....Yeah...A work in progress....Now I have to replace all of my light fixtures.....which I just had changed out a month ago..You know that saying.....One project leads to another.......This project is ongoing...I already know it....... I wanted to get back in the swing of things rather quickly ....so I had my son and his girlfriend help me put a lot of the stuff up ....just to get it up ....so I'll refigure everything later.......

The left side of the room.......

Another view of the left side of the room

Middle view of the shelving unit........

Right side of the shelving unit......

October- "Designer Calendar"

October

I had quite a few projects I wanted to work on this weekend. The kids were here ...their mom is here....so I had a really hectic weekend...but managed to get some projects done. One of the things I have been wanting to create since I got the cartridge was a calendar from the Designers Calendar cart. Well, I finished it.....here it is the October calendar. I made it on 12x12 paper but figured that it does not look so crowded if I made everything smaller ...I will have to make everything only "1" inch . I used 2". Here is my take on the calendar. And since I had a brain freeze I used the calendar on the back of the box (Yep....a real SL)......"Just joking"- but almost........My DGD's B-day is October 25th ....so I changed that date to orange and I added Bats for Halloween and a few ribbon.........Maybe when I do a complete calendar ...I will have some creative ideas that I can incorporate and actually "Design" the calendars myself....(I'll see...)......TFL......

Coin Envelope "Tag Holder" Album

I used a medium size coin envelope to make this tag album. I merely measured the paper and allowed for edges, etc. Because the envelope was larger, I had to use two strips of 12x12 paper. But it is all in covering the envelopes. So the technique is pretty simple. TFL

Envelope Pocket card

I was not sure if this was an old technique or not...but with a crimper and some envelopes .......It was tooooo cute and I thought I would give it a try.....I made this project this weekend and thought they would make very nice cards for the holidays ...so I tried a few....Simple, simple, simple and as I said before ....tooo cute....I have not made any christmas cards using this technique ....but I did try some "Fall" and Halloween cards.....I tried these with two different size envelopes. It's really just one cut, crimp and decorate.....How easy is that?????..... I will be using this technique for christmas for sure. Cute and Simple ..Cut and crimper....(hehe).I used this video from Youtube. Very clear instructions.....Thank you Mary.......

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GSP Challenge #7- "Anything Vintage" Layout

I created this layout for the GSP blog. This week's challenge is "Anything Vintage". We had to create a card, LO or altered item with a vintage look. And this is my take on the project....TFL

"Cricut"- No Sew Fleece Blanket

Hehe....Isn't he just the cutest????? This was one of my finds at J's yesterday......Doesn't it look like the "Cricut"?????.......Really it's a frog...but I did not think you could tell with the hat on.......So of course I had to have it.....It is a No Sew Fleece Blanket....I will probably put it together soon....It has a matching Blue piece of fleece that you cut fringes and tie together....I thought it was rather cute...looked like a cricut and would be a nice lil addition to taking to crops and such when I need a lil blankie for those cooler times......It's also super easy to make......TFL

"Book of Me" MB Challenge

I decided to participate in a MB "Book of Me" challenge. The name of my album is "All About Me"........ It's funny.....because I have completed maybe a couple of dozen of these albums....(for sisters, relatives, friends...) but never for me.....So.....I have a pretty good idea where I am going with this one, since I have done so many.....But this one is "ALL about Me"....and it's for "Me"....(So ...I am going to let it take on a life of it's own.....see what I end of with..(hehe)....Yay.........I'll keep it ...and pass it down to a family member .....So my dedication will be general.... (to no particiular person), so whoever get it..... will feel that it is for them.....I'll BTT when ever I update ...so when I complete it the entire Album will be in one post.....And a special Thank you Valerie for bringing this challenge back......You have inspired me to complete a "Book of Me"....for the first time.......I think I will get this one done...I put it on the top of my Crafty Things "To Do" list.....

Challenge 1- Dedication/Title Page

I had a 8x8 Album in mind that I wanted to use....so my Title page is actually the cover of my album. I think I will go ahead and do another title/dedication page anyway......so when I complete this challenge I will have two pictures....The first is the cover of my album ....and the next pic is the first page of my album...Thanks for looking.....I am really going to enjoy doing this challenge.....

Cover of 8x8 Album

This is the first page of my album.....I SL ValerieHoyle page ...(smaller version)...for my lil note.I didn't really dedicate it to anyone ...just left a lil note that says..."I made this book as you can see.....Every page is "All About Me"......I left enough room for a personal note......Thanks for the idea Valerie....

Challenge 2- "Humble Beginnings"- At this moment, I have not located my Birth certificate, Birth record, or pics of me when I was a lil one.....Once I get the pics, I will take another pic of the LO......

I plan to place my important documents and pics in the lil booklet that I placed on the LO........TFL....

"Witching You a Happy Halloween" Layout

I did this layout for the GSP challenge blog using transparency and was inspired to do another one. The witches are from "A Child's Year" , the bats from "PDDU" and the font is "Don Juan" . The moon is yellow transparency/ acetate with highlighted edges using Black Stazon for definition . Soooo....here it is....

I made matting squares for small pictures and a private journaling note is under "Spooky FrightfulScary Happy Halloween". TFL

GSP Challenge #5- Sweet Treats"

Challenge #5 for GSP is to use acetate, transparency, or ghost letters/shapes to make a card, layout or altered item...I decided on a halloween layout because I am trying to do some layouts for the kiddies halloween pics. I don't know if you can see the ghosts that well....but I used acetate (transparency) to make them and used Versamark white chalk ink to give them sort of a ghostly look. I also used Staz-on and stamped October 31st on acetate. Here is my take on the challenge.....I had loads of fun doing this one.......

"Boo" and "Pumpkin" Halloween Card

I am really getting into the "Halloween" Spirit. It helps to have the lil ones here with me. My DGC daycare an dschool classes are creating so many cute "Halloween" things, I thought I would join in on the fun. I searched Youtube and came across some Halloween cards made by Kristina Werners over at "A Year In Cards" at Two Peas in A Bucket and they even include the instructions and templates........Fun, Fun, Fun. Thanks Kristina ....I think I am going to use these cards to make for the lil ones classes. I think it will be a great project they can also participate in, I will just precut all the pieces and let them decorate them..........I'll probably place a sucker and a Halloween sentiment inside.....I'll have to show you all when I do loads of them...But this is my take on Kristina's Halloween cards.....Her instructional video was great to watch and there was also a third card that I have not yet completed........Go check it out....And '''TFL.......

GSP Challenge #4- Not the Usual Shape-"Mitten"---"Snow Fun" Mini Album

The GSP Team challenge this week is a "mini album" with a twist. This is not the usual mini album ....as you CANNOT use a circle or square.... This is also the last challenge for the month on the GSP Blog to be entered to win "A Child's Year" cartridge. The challenge ends 27 September at 11:59pm (EST).The winner of the cartridge will be announced 28 September. It's as easy as leaving a link to your "Not the usual " Mini album......Show us your shaped mini album. Remember to use Mister Linky. Go check out GSP DT take on the project........This is my take on the project ....and I really enjoyed making it......

I used a Chipboard book by Colorbok that I got from M's from their $1 section. I used the mitten but also picked up a couple of each of the shapes they had. They also had a xmas tree, santa hat, gingerbread figure, christmas ornament and angel.......So yeah...I'll be doing lots more of these.....This was a fun challenge.

"Happy Birthday To Me"- Gifts

September 2 ------I celebrated "Me".....Yeah my "53rd".....It was loads of fun...I am also in a B-day club ...so some of the gifts I received from "The Sistas" B-day club......I also received loads of gift cards and cash (for my Gypsy....Yay..can you see my smile????...)........Thanks family and friends-son, daughter, sisters,brothers, father and bff- Stephen and last but not least....LisaLisa&ScrapJam for the monetary gifts.....that means....more shopping...(hehe)............And I cannot leave "Myself" out ....as I purchased some of my favorite "must haves" as a special treat to myself...Now I have to use all of this stuff.......(hehe...)....and I am sure I am going to have fun doing so......I have used a couple of the things that I received this month.(i.e. MS Holiday Paper pad.....Thanks Tsrel....I loved that paper.. I used it to do a challenge project.....Great paper...).......Thanks again "everyone" for celebrating "My day" for the last few weeks.......I had a blast..... And if I forgot anyone .....just shoot me a PM or leave a comment....as I had other items that I thought I purchased.....They may have been gifts and I put them away.......Thanks for helping me to celebrate "Me" ladies, family and friends .........I truly, truly enjoyed.....

JandJaysNana-Sistas B-day Club

Gifts to "Myself"- ....hehe

(real ) Sister- (Sherly)

Bout2Bugout and Mommaof3girls(Sistas B-day club)

Real Sister (Carol)

8x8-LO-(Mommaof3girls)- Sistas Birthday Club

DCDoll- Sistas B-day Club

TP-(Treva)- Sistas B-day Club(and matching ribbon)

Schnurse2004

Sister (real) -Ellanor


Tsrel- Sister B-day Club

ScrapCheryl-Sistas B-day Club

IB2BZ2W8-Sistas B-day Club
Sister (real)-Katherine

My gift to "Me"

My Gift to "Me"

Myrab

HSN Provo Craft Exclusive Embossing Folders-"Any Occassion Cards"

I was able to use some of the the Provo Craft (11 set) embossing cards that I finally received from the HSN Exclusive Offer. I only used a few of the embossing folders....as I wanted to see what I could come up with. These were a lot of fun to work with......TFL

"Believe"- Flourish Embossing Folder


"Owl Flourish" Embossing Folder


"On the Road......" Fleur De Lis Embossing Folder


"Live the Life....." Herring Bone Embossing Folder

"GSP Challenge #3- "BOO" Wordbook

Challenge #3 for the GSP Design Team is a "Wordbook"......It is also another chance to win the "A Child's Year" cartridge. The drawing will happen on September 28....so you still have time to enter the drawing. If you have a wordbook that you created , link your project on the GSP Blog and you can be entered in the drawing to win the "ACY" cart.....Have fun...this is my variation of the wordbook project....TFL.....

MY DGD 1st Layout- "All About Me"

My DGD had her first homeowork assignment this weekend. We started her project before she left for the weekend. She was able to help create herself using Everyday Paper Dolls and she started doing "Hello Kitty" and then she had to leave to go to her Noni's house.....Well, she will be back tonight ....so I decided to finish her project for her...Hope she's okay with it. We had to create an "All About Me" Layout. The LO had to contain pictures of her, words that decribed her and tell about the things that she likes. She loves to giggle, laugh, and smile, so I had to use those words and a great imagination. She also loves "Dora, The Explorer, and "Hello Kitty. She's a lil" girly girl" and loves the color pink. She also loves to ride her bicycle. We took the pictures a few days before we did the layout.....I think she'll be pleased with what "we" did. The Layout is for her Daycare's "All About Me" Layout board.

GSP Challenge #2- Altered Notebooks"

Glue, Scissors, Paper Design Teams Challenge #2 is Altered Notebooks. I used a composition notebook. I made one and decided I needed to alter another for my "challenge" notes. I think I will find this notebook will come in handy and will be easier to find, now that I altered it ..... And now I will not have to hunt around for my notes...I'll know where I put them just by looking for the decorated book (I think....hehe) . Oh, and did I say ...I had a great time making these.......(yeah..they were fun to make...hehe...).

You can also check the other ladies creations out over at GSP ...And if you have an altered notebook that you created use Mr. Linky to link to your creation and you will be entered in a drawing to win "A Child's Year"cartridge. It's that simple...Let's see your Altered notebook. TFL

Glue, Scissors, Paper- Design Team Challenge1- "Anything Halloween"

I am a member of the Glue, Scissor, Paper Design Team and we are having our first Design Team Blog Challenge......Go over and check it out..... http://gluescissorspaper.blogspot.com/ .......

If you participate in the challenge .....Link to your project, you will be entered in a drawing to win "A Child's Year" cartridge. You can enter up to four times- by posting one challenge per week - thru September 28, 2009.....Remember to use Mister Linky posted at the end of the Design Team Projects ......

Our Challenge this week is "Anything Halloween"....Here is my take on the project.......

"Spooky Fun"- 2 Page Layout

Page 1

Page 2

Another award from "Love My Paper" and "BugJunkie

Ladies......Thanks a bunch......and "no" you are not seeing double.......I actually received the same award from http://lovemypaper.blogspot.com/ and http://bugjunkie.blogspot.com/ ......Check their sites out....They have great skills..... and Again ......Thanks a bunch ladies.....

And to pass on the honors ...I pass these awards on to the following.....If you choose to accept this award. Please remember to leave a Thank you and a link back to me.Please fill the requirements to receive this blog by: leaving a thank you and link back to the blogger that gave you this award. Leave a comment on the 12 bloggers you chose telling them you are passing the award on to them. Here are the 12 I would like to leave an award too.......

Of Course, all of my sisters on The GlueScissorsPaper Design Team-- are more than deserving of this award...You ladies are the absolute best......There were so many others that did not have a blog...and I wanted to pass this along to them too...but that was not in the rules........but know that you were thought of.....

1. Myrab. -http://www.magandamemories.blogspot.com/

2. LisaLisa&ScrapJam-http://peanutsandpepperspapercrafting.blogspot.com/

3.ScrapCheryl- http://scrapcheryl.blogspot.com/

4.TP- http://www.scrappint.blogspot.com/

5.Nilda- http://papercreationsbynilda.blogspot.com/

6Stampin-diva- http://www.stampinfabulousity.com/

7.NubianCrafter-http://nubiancrafter.blogspot.com/

8.Lia- http://www.scrapsation.blogspot.com/

9.Siobhan - http://dreamofscrappin.blogspot.com/

10.JanellJ - http://thehomemakerscricutj.blogspot.com/

11.Barbara- http://www.snowmanlover.blogspot.com/

12.DeeDee- http://deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com/

"Skittles- SU Top Note Bag

Okay...this is another version of the Top Note Purse that I just made.....I call it a "Skittles" bag.

I think I have gone "Top Note" crazy.....(hehe..)........As I was making the purse....I looked on one of my workstations and saw the skittles I colored with Alcohol ink last week to send to one of my MB buddies. She was out of them and needed a few more to carry her thru. These are "mini" skittles. I figured I'd color enough for her to last for a little while depending on how much she used them......and still give her a variety of color........My problem was what to send them in..........A few weeks ago I sent some for a swap and placed them in another small plastic baggie......But this time........because they were a gift ...I wanted them in a cute package. Mystery solved........ I think this is tooo cute. (hehe...) And you know.....I just had a thought......(hehe...) I can make a lot of these and have them ready to put in "swap" packages.....b-day gifts,etc.....I am sure someone else have done this....but I have not seen it.......Now I have seen these purses with note cards, business cards etc....but not with skittles.....So Yeah...... I decided to use mine for "skittles". I think this is a great idea.........So.....What do you think??????.....TFL.....


And all of the "mini" skittles fit securely in the purse.......

SU- Gift Certificate Purses

I made these purses last week using the Top Note Die from SU...and boy am I glad I did not post them then. I took a picture of them and looked at the picture later......I had to laugh (hehe...)....my dimensions were off "quite" a bit......What was I thinking?????

But anywho....I looked at a few Youtube videos. I cannot give credit to "one" specific persons video because there are so many out there and I saw so many variations on this "lil purse"( it is cute huh?????...Loving that Top Note......).....And, I also watched quite a few videos to get the correct dimensions.

These are great for a simple gift certificate as a present when you cannot decide what to buy.......Can you say "Xmas gifts for the ladies"???? They can also be used to hold business cards and are great giveaways if doing a crop, teaching a class or even at a convention or swarm. I had fun doing these and finally after doing them correctly, found that they are rather easy to make. Okay...I'm off to try another variation of this Top Note technique making a different style purse.....Hopefully, I 'll get it right the first time......(hehe)......TFL