Photoless Scrapbooking

I've created a scrapbook as a wedding gift. I've never met the happy couple and all I know about the wedding is their colors and the theme of the wedding (western). It is both easy and hard scrapping for "non-scrappers". First off I find I have to include photo mats as I'm not sure how creative a person who never scrapped would be. In adding mats the space is limited as the mats are a tad larger then 4x6.That is the hard part
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The easy part is not having to journal. That would probably be my biggest hangup in scrapping is deciding what I want to say.

For this book I tried to "theme" the pages so the recipients would guess as to what pictures flow with the layout.

I must admit I'd prefer to do scrapbooks which include pictures. I rather like the idea of assorted shapes and sizes of photos. Also being able to overlap embellies onto the photo makes for a nice touch. Anyway, this gift is in a box and ready for giving.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

It's that time again, time to thank all the wonderful people who were so generous to me at Christmas time. I needed a card that was simple and quick so I could make 18 of them fast. These worked up quick as only the embossing took time. I was pretty pleased with the way they came out. The stamps are from The Angel Company, other than that used a little Stickles and some white embossing powder.

Here is a second version I did but they were to labor intensive to work up quickly. I'll save this one for someone special. Thanks for looking.

First Christmas Card Creation

This is a sample of my first Christmas card for 2011. The stamps, dies and most of the idea are thanks to www.tayloredexpressions.com. They are SO creative over there. I like to do a few different styles of Christmas cards mostly because I get bored making 50 of one type. So, here is number 1.

Online Challenge

Howdy! Here is a layout I submitted for an online challenge on Let's Scrap http://letsscrap.ning.com/. The contest is picking out a sketch and then designing a layout following that sketch. Here is the sketch I picked:



And here is the layout I completed:


If you get a chance you really need to stop by and visit Let's Scrap. The members are some of the friendliest, the information is abundant and the talent is awesome.

I'm Back!

Can't believe I'm so lax updating my blog....have to move it up on my priority list.

With the holiday quickly approaching I have several projects on my list of things to do. These 2 layouts are from one of my recently completed projects.

My grandkids came to Texas for a visit last month and we had tons of fun. I had to make them a scrapbook to store all these wonderful memories in. During their time here we went to Austin for a few days and visited the hot spots including the bats sightings. We had dinner on the "batio" (patio) at TGIF which provided us with a prime spot to watch the bats come out at dusk. It was really cool.

We packed our agenda so full while the kids were here that they sometimes caught some nap time or quiet time whenever and wherever they could hence the second layout. What fun we had and what great memories my heart holds.

I'll be visiting more frequently in the coming weeks to share my other projects. No more slacking off for me!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Cards...

I had a very nice Christmas this year and received wonderful gifts from friends and clients. I didn't want to send out plain generic thank you cards so I made my own. I have used this design before and love that it is easy and quick yet pretty. In total I made 16 cards and the most time I spent was waiting for the craft ink to dry.

I used one of the flourish stamps from the Artsy Elements stamp set by The Angel Company. Stamped the image using white craft ink on black cardstock and added different flowers. I didn't want to use brads so I stickled the center of each flower instead. A bit of ribbon and presto done!

For a Sweet Girl

A little something for a little somebody.

Made this for a "thinking of you" gift. Hope she likes it :-)


Darn the glare on the glass from my camera flash!

Christmas Gift Idea

I found this idea in Woman's Day magazine and ran with it. Inside the lunch bag is a ziplock baggie with all the dry ingredients to make gingerbread cookies. The recipe is included and all that needs to be added is the dairy ingredients. I made these for my clients and I hope I'll get to taste a cookie or two.

Christmas Cards 2010

I can't believe it has been so long since I've posted. I've been busy crafting but haven't thought about posting to my blog. Anyway, here is my 2010 Christmas card assortment. I started off with intentions of stamping and coloring all my card images but that ended when I realized I wouldn't be able to get 50 cards done before Christmas. Here is a sampling.

Here are a few up close and personal. The picture of the deer is one I actually took in our backyard and then made him festive. The Cuttlebug card I used embossing powder after I versamarked the embossing folder.

This is what I had thought all my 50 cards would be when I started. I color my cards using pencils and this would of taken me forever to finish them all.

Hope all of you have a very merry Christmas!

I recently joined a new church and an elder at the church took me under her wing. Miss Mae has been with the church since it's conception and she has helped me along in my "faith journey". I wanted to do something for her so she would know that I appreciate her. I made this bookmark "thank you" card.

The card is not my invention, the credit goes to those creative souls at Splitcoast Stampers (were you can find directions and plenty of other examples). The part of the card decorated with crosses is perforated and tears off to create a bookmark. A quick, simple card that would work great for any reason/occasion.

Miss Mae loved her bookmark and it now holds a place in her bible.

Happy Mother's Day

Been awhile since I've blogged. Honestly my mojo had taken a siesta on me. A few projects managed to get finished but nothing real exciting.

This is a Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law. I started with a canvas kit from Quick Quotes though aside from the canvas pieces I think I only used maybe 4 or 5 die cuts. It came together quickly and I think she'll be pleased.

I hope you're able to click on the picture and read the poem, it is really sweet.

Happy Mother's Day all!

Another Christmas Present Completed

I'm working here trying to complete my Christmas presents. I have a zealous agenda and I'm hoping to get to everything and get everything done.

A while back I posted about my client finding an abandon fawn on the road. She nurtured this girl (even taking her to the vet once) like a baby.

Finally the fawn was old enough to roam on her own though she'd come back every evening to feed and sleep. The goal was to eventually release her back to her natural home.

One night Juanita Faye failed to return for her evening feeding. They searched for her for awhile and finally found her dead. Apparently a predator had taken advantage of Juanita Faye's innocence.

In honor of Juanita Faye I made this frame up as a Christmas gift for my client. I hope I did justice to her memory.

Christmas Cards Are Done!

I finished 32 Christmas cards in 2 days. I'm still about 5 short but I need to get on to other projects I want to make for Christmas gifts. The majority of my cards were stamped and colored...

thought some I used clear glitter stickers. The stickers were left over from another project and they worked great for a quick card idea.

I put my Cuttlebug to work also. After a while I got tired of stamping and coloring and wanted to speed up the project and the Cuttlebug allowed me to do just that.

This is my main card for this season as we live and work on a wildlife ranch. I try to find a image that relates to our lifestyle and this one with the deer worked. The inside of the card I computer generated "Merry Christmas to our deer friends". Quite fitting don't you think?

Been MIA

Well perhaps I haven't been posting lately but I HAVE been busy crafting.

This is a page (February) from a calendar I'm working on for my son. Each year I make him a calendar for his cubicle at work. So far I have 5 pages done and this one is my favorite.

Back to my craft room, I have lots to do before Christmas.

A Card Revisited

This card is resurrected from a 2006 idea, I believe it was originally featured in an Autumn Leaves calendar (don't quote me on that). Anyway, I came across it again and thought I do it up.

The top of the card has a little mini album of 5 (you could do more) pictures of various years.
Each picture is marked with the age on a little scallop circle.

The inside saying I generated using my computer.

Calendar Project

Here is a peek of the cutest calendar project.


I purchased this kit from http://gotcrafts.typepad.com/, they have a lot of cute kit idea's. I was so happy with the way it turned out. I'm sure the subject of my calendar made it a little sweeter but then I'm bias anyway.

Not The Most Fun

I'm not sure about anyone else but I have a hard time designing sympathy cards. I found myself sadly faced with the the need to make two sympathy cards. I always imagine how I would feel when I opened the card. I like to keep them simple yet expressive.

Here are the 2 completed cards. Perhaps they will provide some inspiration when you are faced with the sad situation of having to make a sympathy card.

Too Cute!

One of my clients found this fawn abandoned on the road. She took it home to foster it and save it. They guesstimate this little one to be about 10 days old. He/she (?) will melt your heart in seconds.

So Excited!

Well, if you have old CD's laying around here is one idea of what to do with them. I made this ABC book for my grandson and I'm thrilled at how it turned out. Each page has a picture, and boy "V" was a hard one, finally came up with "vacation". Here is a peek inside...

I enjoyed whipping this up. It really worked up fast as I started it yesterday and finished it today. So, get out those old CD's and play.

Having Fun on a Sunday

I made this card for my grandson and used some new stamps my wonderful sister bought for me.

I was pleased how this turned out, it looks like the turtle and fish are suspended off the card. I colored the image with Prisma pencils and then blended it with mineral spirits. Used a bit of glitter pen here and there and used a Copic to outline parts of the image.