Cheesie Grin

Happy Thursday!

As promised, I have a new LO to share (it was in my re-do pile and I can actually share the before pic!!) I loved these papers so much, I was determined to make them work on my boy LO. I think if I had used a white piece of cardstock in the surrounding area of my pictures, the flower paper wouldn't have been as distracting. I may have even decided to leave it alone if I weren't scrapping 8.5x11, but since I am, I took advantage of the oppertunity and re-scrapped it using similar elements subconciously (I am just this minute noticing the circle with red scallops are in BOTH LOs - LOL).

I used softer colors in LO #2 and more masculine patterns such as plaid & chevron.

As you can also see, I was able to re-cycle the buttons AND I used 2 of the pics that I removed from the first LO. I realized that 1 pic wasn't quite as cheesie ;)

Supplies: American Crafts Cardstock, October Afternoon, Pebbles, MME Lush Papers, Thicker alphas, Tim Holtz & Jenni Bowlin Tags, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Mister Huey's in Apple Jack, Bazzill Just the Edge, Making Memories Die Cuts (brackets), Cosmo Cricket Sticker phrases (LOVE LOVE LOVE these!)

What do you think? Do you like the changes?

Do you do re-scraps or is that a no-no for you?

I am very interested to hear your thoughts on this.

Come by again tomorrow and I will share another re-do with you!

Thanks for popping in.

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

Hiatus

Hello!! LO!! LO!! LO!!

Is anybody there? ER? ER? ER?

(*echos)

Sorry for me absence for the past week and a half, I have been commissioned working for hugs & kisses making my Little Man & his buddy Super Mario Bros. stuffies for the past week and a half.

I have to start off by saying that I really have minimal sewing skills (so please be gentle) but these projects were very much on the easy side if you have any experience paper piecing (and I know that most of you do).

My little guy found a post on Youtube showing a tutorial on how to make you very own Goomba (which is the little mushroom looking dude that Super Mario jumps on his head in the game).

I had some felt, embroidery floss & cotton balls laying around so I got to work.

See my '1st Try' Goomba. I knew I could do better, so as soon as I finished him, I set to work on Goomba #2.

**I sew on all the features by hand after I cut them and pin them with matching thread. I sew the darts & outer body with my trusty little Singer.

Within a week, I had graduated to fleece (it holds up much better) and am currently up to number 4 of Goomba 3.1. Eeek!

After the Goombas, I checked around and found some other simple shapes that would be easier for a novice such as myself and made a few 'power up flowers' from the game as well.

As you can see, my mushrooms (that make your little Mario bigger/smaller/extra life) are waaaaaay off. I was happier with my 'Boos', Goombas & power up flowers.

I finished my last Goomba yesterday and am on a little break for now (maybe I will get some scrapping done ;) )

Little Man is at me to get ready and take him out to lunch.

Hopefully, I can get a scrappy post up very soon.

Thank you for visiting!

Mini Album

A few weeks ago, I decided I was going to make myself a mini to keep in my purse, since I have made one for almost everyone that I know.

This one is a cardstock base (like the others) and is about 4x4`in size. I used punched cardstock and buttons to secure the cover.

This is a shot of the inside cover & this Dear Lizzy Neapolitan sticker looks perfect as my backdrop.

I also added a measuring tape sticker & this awesome Navy & cream striped pattern from Shoreline. I finished it off with foam Thickers since I really didnèt want alot of weight on this project.

I again kept the inside quite neutral and let my favorite photos take center stage - I also kept my embellishments to a minimum amount since I didn't want alot of bulk added to my album either.

This type of project really is easy-peasy and can be done in a little over an hour, once you decide on what your theme and colour scheme is going to be.

And I also have a card to share using mostly the Shoreline line.

As you can tell, I canNOT get enough of that striped paper and hiw cute is that sun!!??!!.

That's all I have for today,

Thank you for popping in!

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

Quality Time

Happy Monday!

Do you ever buy a collection of paper and then NOT use it because you don't want to ruin it?

I did this with the Fresh Goods line from Pebbles Summer release last year. I put it to good use this week though and re-did another LO that never felt 'quite right' to me.

I am happy that I re-did it in these happy bright colors. The hand-made banners, pin-wheels & chevron just scream Summer to me.

All supplies Pebbles EXCEPT: October Afternoon (Blue houndstooth), Alpha Stickers (American Crafts & Cosmo Cricket), BoBunny Ribbon.

**Tutorial on how I made my embellishments can be found HERE.

The week of Mother's Day had me pulling out my camera more than I normally do and I knew I would scrap all these little moments (Little Man learned how to blow a bubble, got his first allowance, tried potatoes for the first time -and liked them, it was Mother's Day & my 39th b-day. Since there was really nothing in common with all my photos, I chose to entitle my page 'This Week'. I also broke out a bunch of scraps and mixed my American Crafts lines. I really like the way this turned out. 

Supplies: Kraft (71464) - Cardstock, White (71081) - Cardstock, Denim (71073) - Cardstock, Fall Leaves Paper (35530) - Nightfall, Sweet Sundress Paper (35634) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Cambria Paper (35726) - Shoreline, Remarks Dimensional Stickers Thyme (42231) - Gardenia, Muse Whitewash (53344) - Amy Tangerine Sketchbook, Borders, Accents & Phrases Stickers (42235) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Plastic Buttons Assortment (85573) - Daydreams

Thanks for visiting!

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

So Loved

Happy Thursday (and happy last day of school if you are one of my local friends!!)

I wanted to post a project during my last few quiet moments before Summer Break starts tomorrow

and I have my sweet boy home for the next 2 months (I hope I still think he is as sweet, this time next week ;) )

This LO is a re-do. The original is so old, in fact, I can't find the original online at all, so I can't post what it used to look like - I think my old gallery may have been deleted due to lack of updating for several years. I will have to start taking pics of my before LOs from now on.

This LO uses the Pebbles' Fresh Goods line from last Summer. I have been holding onto it forever, but figured it would look great with this old photo of Little Man (from 2008).

All items from Pebbles except: White background paper (Lily Bee), Thickers & Cardstock (American Crafts), Paper Doilie (Dollar Store)

And here is a little card that I did using some Pebbles scraps, Pebbles Chipboard, Pebbles paper flags.

Doilie & Ribbon from Dollar Store.

I am off to pick up the kids for 1 last afternoon on the school playground!

Thanks for stopping by.

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

Snuggles

Happy Wednesday!

I just wanted to pop by & share my posted project from the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog on Faux Embossing (see post HERE).

Supplies: White () - Cardstock, First Date Paper (35632) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Edgewater Paper (35739) - Shoreline, Wood Buttons & Epoxy Accents (78073) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Journal Grass (53339) - Thickers Amy Tangerine Sketchbook, Delights Surfboard Paper Embellishments (85584) - Shoreline,  Perennial Gardens Paper (35615) - Gardenia,  Buttons White (BTN) - Elements

 

Thanks for stopping by!

HUGS & Happy Surfing!

Cutie

Hello again, Everyone!

I have been scrapbooking like crazy this past week, trying to finish up some assignments before Little Man is out of school and now I finally have some time to post my projects.

This LO is using one of my favorite lines EVER - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan. I normally don't do pale, subdued, girly colors that well, but I think I have used almost every last little bit of this collection. I can't even imagine how many projects I have done with it so far, I just keep reaching for it.

This LO is me and a little Sweetie I met for the first time a little over a year ago. I scrapped the pic right away but now, I am converting over to 8.5x11 LOs and I wanted to include this one in my album as well, so I had a do-over. (really, I'll use any excuse to use my Dear Lizzy stash though ;) )

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardsock, Warm Memories Paper (35633) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Lucky Laugh Paper (35640) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Simple Romance (35645) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Cheerful Notes (35626) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Mini Fair Ribbons (78066) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Large Decorative Tags (78069) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Remarks Borders, Accents & Phrases Stickers (42235) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Fancy Geyser (53113) - Thickers Dear Lizzy 

Thanks for popping by again!

Good night!