Random Friday

It's Friday! I'm thinking it should be a random day...a day to share interesting links, projects that inspire, challenges and ideas. I will also post a pic of my work from my resolution to scrap something each week. So here goes...

It was bitterly cold here. Anyone else ready for spring?
I got quite a bit of scrapping done this week. Trying to wrap up J's 8 year album.
Also managed to get 2 page kits done, the first one is "Puerto Rico" and the other "Mexico". And last but not least a CHALLENGE...Scrap a vacation. Use 2 different patterned papers, at least 3 embellishments and 6 photos. Leave a comment with a link to your layout or email me a pic of your layout and I'll post it here. You have until Thursday 2/4/10.

Thursday Deals

Sharing a deal here every Thursday. Not all of it will be from my store, there will be items I come across web-surfing. What do you think? If you find something cool, do share. Today I'd like to share with you a site I visit almost daily. I say almost 'cos every time I head over to Scrapbook Steals, I want what they've got for sale and like any respectable scrapper out there, I really do NOT need any more stuff. But I am an enabler at heart so shop your heart out...SCRAPBOOK STEALS.

Wacky Wednesday

I visit several blogs daily during "lunch" (can a stay home mom say she broke for lunch) and came across a link to this blog. And thought it was very appropriate and wanted to share with you.

"Lately in our paper, I've been reading about 3 big complaints over and over. Piddly little stuff that makes the complainer seem so self-centered, and petty and ignorant of what is going on in the world. Whining about new city garbage containers, the newpaper not carrying enough TV listings, the dog pound not promoting pet adoptions enough...on and on and on...day after day! I think of what other people in this world who don't have enough to eat, don't have access to health care to save their children, can't even provide their families with clean water to drink...what would they think of us?..."

Head over to Clover Lane to read the rest of the story.

Ad Tuesday: Just Scrappin'

Tuesdays are when I will post information on classes, crops and events in the area...not just MY events or events that I will be at but any events in the area. If you know of an event or are hosting an event, send me an email (sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com) and I will share it here.

Just Scrappin'

Who: Hosted by Jean and Siewleng

What: a 12 hour crop

Where: The Hampton Inn, Sturbridge MA

When: February 20th from 9am to 9pm

How much: $40 for the day includes...

• your crop space,
• free use of our tool table ie Cricut, quickutz
• lunch, dinner and snacks
• goodie bag
• prizes, drawings and games galore
• free Make n Take - usually a 2 page layout
• on-site shopping

Email me at sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com to reserve your seats. You don't want to miss this fun "RED" themed crop.

Nosy Monday

Question of the week ...How often do you Cricut? By this I mean, when you scrapbook, how often do you use your scrapbook. Every time? Some time? I forget I have a Cricut?

I think I fall in the "I forget I have a Cricut!" I know! I wanted one so badly when they first came out and for the longest, didn't even have it set out. Now it sits out in my scrap room but I tend to look through all my embellies and letter stickers before using my Cricut. I am getting better about it though. How about you?

Fun Friday

It's Friday! I'm thinking it should be a fun day...a day to share interesting links, projects that inspire, challeges and ideas. I will also post a pic of my work from my resolution to scrap something each week. So here goes...

This week's Friday share is a link to a website called CRAFT CRITIQUE . Spot a new product, wondering if it's really what it says it is or if it's not worth the money, hop over to Craft Critique and they might have tried it and shared the pros and cons.

And my share is this layout of me and my boys hiking. The pictures tell some of the story but it's the STORY that is the most important part of the layout. My account of what happened, revisiting a short trail we used to hike when they were little, the boys running ahead and then almost stumbling over a snake, them sticking close after the encounter and us taking a wrong turn. Sigh! A learning experience ;)
products used: Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy line, Bazzill cardstock and my handy dandy Sharpie ultra fine point.

Thursday Deals

I'm thinking it would be nice to post a deal here every Thursday. Not all of it will be from my store, there will be items I come across web-surfing. What do you think? If you find something cool, do share. Today's deal is my Bazzill Bulk Buy...A Bazzill Bulk Buy is an opportunity to stock up on Bazzill paper at a reduced price.

• The cost of this quarter's buy is $20.00 (the cost changes depending on the colors we buy, darker is more expensive.
• You will receive 50 sheets of Bazzill cardstock in 10 different colors. 5 sheets of each color.
• Price also includes shipping to me and tax.
• Price is for local hand delivery only - It does NOT include shipping to you. We can meet up or deliver at an event (check my schedule here). Mailing from me to you is an additional $7.50 via USPS.

The colors this time are...
Simon (canvas) blue

Sandbox (dotted swiss) brown

Canteen (orange peel) green

Melon (criss cross) orange

Blossom (canvas) pink

Gumdrop (criss cross) purple

Pollen (grass cloth) yellow

Watermelon (canvas) red

Salt (dotted swiss) neutral (off white)

Romantic Mauve (dotted swiss) pink

If you are interested, email me at sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com and I will get back to you about payment. Order will be placed tonight.

Wacky Wednesday

Anything goes. A link. A story. A blog. You get the idea. Today, I will share a story.

Last Saturday, I vendored at an event called Crop for Jesse. I don't know all the details except that Jesse, a little guy, was very sick and is now better. Someone correct me if I am wrong. I know some people think scrappers are a little loony what with all the paper, adhesive, photos and getting together. But another thing scrappers are that is not as well advertised is GIVING. The outpouring of love at this event was just amazing. over 40 ladies showed up with their stuff and scrapped the day away. All the while playing games and bidding at silent auctions, chinese raffles and all other kinds of raffles. And at the end of the day, these same ladies led by the awesome-est lady, managed to raise $1900+ for Jesse and his family. It's an incredible feeling to be able to help and to come together doing something we all love to show our love and support for someone else. Thanks Monique for the opportunity to come and help out. :)

Jesse's Dad, Jesse, Monique (organizer) and Jesse's baby bro.

Ad Tuesday

Tuesdays are when I will post information on classes, crops and events in the area...not just MY events or events that I will be at but any events in the area. If you know of an event or are hosting an event, send me an email (sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com) and I will share it here.

Cabin Fever Crop Weekend
hosted by the Scrappin Sistas Pat and Linda

Where: Hampton Inn, Plymouth MA.

When: Friday, Jan 29 - Sunday, Jan 31. Check in begins at 3pm and the crop ends 3pm on Sunday. Crop room is closed between 2am and 6am daily.

Cost: $75, includes
meals (friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday snack. Breakfast provided by hotel).
crop space
chocolate
goodie bag
prize drawings n more

Hotel cost: $69.99 per night, double occupancy.

For more info, contact Pat pbest21@comcast.net or Linda lindag2854@aol.com

***they are also offering a day rate for Saturday only, cost is $50.00***

Nosy Monday

Let's see if I can keep this up. I'm going to have a question of the week every Monday...check in and leave a comment, I would LOVE to hear from you.

"What is your scrapbooking resolution for 2010?"

Mine is to do something scrappy at least once a week. I find that I tend to go too long between scrapping sessions...even though I vendor/teach every other week. The photos and memories aren't going to get themselves into the scrapbooks if I don't get to them, will they? It's going to be an anything goes kinda thing...some weeks I may just get 1 card done, others I may churn out a bunch of layouts. I'll share them on Fridays :)

and the WINNER is...

GWEN FARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations and thanks for playing :) Shoot me an email with your snail mail add and I'll pop your prize in the mail.

a GIVEAWAY!!!

Posting daily to a scrappin' blog is hard. I said I would post daily and have already failed miserably :( So what should a blogger do? Oh I know. How about a GIVEAWAY? Scroll down to "Followers" and sign up to follow my blog by noon Monday 1/18 and I'll throw your name in for this beautiful Basic Grey Mellow Paper Pack. Comes with 18 12"x12" papers, 1 sheet coordinating alpha stickers and 1 sheet coordinating die cuts.
Some pesky rules:
1. You have to sign up to "follow" this blog to enter.
2. You have to reside in the US, shipping internationally is just too dang expensive, sorry :(
3. That's it...hope you enjoy the blog.

Happy Monday!

I've been gone from here for a while. Holidays, vacation and all the usual excuses ;) We got back after a delayed flight and it's already Monday. I'm back at it and in full swing with classes and events scheduled. My goal this year is to post something everyday on this blog be it challenges, drawings, ideas, events, etc. Something everyday, on the weekdays at least so become a follower (click on the box to the right) and check in daily :)

Spent some time today designing cards for a class I'm teaching on Thursday evening at the Holden Rec Center. I guess I just work better under pressure. Here's a sneak peek...

Winter Wonderland Card Class

Add sparkle to your life with 5 dazzling cards, perfect for the winter season! These will work well for any winter occasion...birthdays, notes, thank you's and so much more. Please bring adhesice, trimmer and scissors.

Class Date: Thursday 1/12 (6:30 - 8:30pm)

Cost: $20