Kazan's sketch #7

My take on the great sketch this week at 2 sketches 4 you:

Pattern Paper: October Afternoon

Ghost & felt flower: Heidi Swapp

Jewels: Hobby Lobby

ribbon: Making Memories

Rubons: American Crafts

scalloped border & cardstock: Bazzill

other: sewing

All but the rubons & bazzill border came from the August kit at Scrapbook Circle

Cowabunga color combo challenge #2

Brown & Green combo on a card was the challenge today at Scrap Friendzy. This is what I came up with: pattern paper: Sassafrass lass
punch: EK success
ribbon & fiber: not so sure
stamp: That's Jazzy Stamp Dreams
buttons: SEI

ABC's of 2008-2009 school year

This is the August kit for Scrapbook Circle, it was so much fun to work with! I loved the idea of not just making it a back to school album, but an all the year through. There will be plenty of journaling from the kids and I.

Pattern paper: Scenic Route, Fancy Pants

album & letter stickers: October Afternoon

rubons & ribbon: Maya Road

letter stickers: Jenni Bowlin, Scrapworks

chipboard pieces: Scenic Route

2 sketches 4 you Laura's sketch #6

Here's the card for the sketch this week, took me a bit longer. I had it all together (not liking it), went to bed came down and looked and realized I needed to add some more"love". The paper came from my friend Lisa, they were square scraps! Anyway, I like how it turned out afterall!

pattern paper: sassafrass lass
flower: petaloo
stamps: studio g, and autumn leaves, hot off the press
embellishments: beaded pearls, gold pearls
ribbon: walmart (spools)
embossing
adhesive: pop dots, tape runner, 3M tacky adhesive

Scrapbook Circle upcoming kits

"Oh, WOW" The upcoming kits are going to be so AWESOME! Went yesterday, and helped to pick some things for the kits. Prima, October Afternoon, Making Memories, Heidi Swapp, Kaiser are only a few companies that will be in the next kits. I am so excited to get to work with the new stuff. If you haven't seen this month's kit it's awesome! Here is a link. There are only a few left, so hurry to get your kit!

Skorch'n Sketchez"- Challenge #1

Card following the skorch'n sketch over at scrap friendzy:

Pattern paper: fancy pants

flower: bo bunny

ribbon: not so sure

stamp: studio g

other: machine sewing

Before & After

So my scrappy space has been in need of some SERIOUS organizing. Well, I finally did it and I actually took pictures:

Before:

After:

I found some things I had been looking for, and found things that I forgot I had! Does that ever happen to you? You know it's bad when your kids come in and tell you that, "it looks so much better!"

Did you hear? Scrapbook Circle is looking for Design Team members?

Here is the information from their site:

We are excited to announce that we are looking for 2 new members for our design team!
Here are all of of the details:
What's in it for you?
-Our monthly kits of newly released scrapbook supplies delivered to you!
-Exposure on Scrapbook Circle's gallery, blog and community
-A chance to share what you love with others

What do you do if you are chosen?
-Complete 4 layouts each month using the kit of the month
-Post weekly on our blog
-Create something with the mini project in the kit
-Participate in our forums/community-Commit to a 6 month design team term

How do you apply?
Email the following to lisa@scrapbookcircle.com:
-5 images of your favorite layouts you have created
-Link to your blog (if you have one)
-Short bio including why you want to be on our design team
-List of other current design teams you participate on
-List of any scrapbook forums where you regularly participate

All entries are due by Monday, August 25.We will announce the new design team members by Friday, August 29th. The new DT members will start with the October kit.

OLYMPICS!!

They are FINALLY here! I LOVE them, I love to hear the stories behind the athletes and how they have over come obstacles, makes you want to root for them. I love the "peaceful" interaction between countries athletes. The amazing feets of talent, well you get the picture.... The opening ceremonies are coming on in 20 minutes! Enjoy!

Cowabunga color combos-Scrap-friendzy challenge #1

yep another challenge! I made this layout following their recipe: Black, White, Red & Yellow.

pattern paper: Scrapworks
stamp: Autumn Leaves
ink: Close to my heart
letters: american crafts
crackle accent: ranger
I made this card with the leftover scraps, I really like how it turned out. The flowers are stamped on handmade paper, I love the look. This is going to newlyweds tonight, what a great challenge!

congrats stamp: close to my heart