More Paper Dolls

I'm hooked. Officially! Angela are you reading this? If you thought I was hooked, it's even worse now!!! I spent yesterday and today working on paper dolls for my page kits. They are so much fun and the details, the details are what's killing me. My 1st communion girl doll - she has pearly shoes and lace on her dress. Wait 'til you see her in person! Even my boys are hooked.

They made their own rock star paper dolls and put on a show for me before bed last night. And this little girl...well she *hearts* the cricut too!

Paper Dolls

*scroll down for the QOTW*

I fell in love with both the cartridges when they first came out and have always had good intentions to use them but don't use them as often as I like. Yesterday, while trying to come up with an idea of a slumber party invite...I had a lightbulb moment...dug into my Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge and found the perfect paper doll. Check it out! The doll...in his sleeping bag.The guy pops out and there's the invite details. Cool huh? And this guy...he's going on my son's Baptism layout, in fact he's wearing the same outfit he wore! He's also going to be featured on a cool Baptism/1st Communion layout - debuting at Cool Crops Andover this weekend.My Question of the week..."What would you name this guy? What about the girl version?" Post your choices in the comments on this blog. If I pick the name you suggested, I'll send you the boy and the girl paper dolls.

AdornIt Challenge

Found this today and think it's a great idea. I would love to do this...anyone else doing this?

The challenge for February 2010! The theme is “Lucky Everyday.” Your challenge is to create a layout that shows what makes you lucky everyday. Use any title, colors, and supplies you’d like, but - HERE'S THE CHALLENGE - use the following elements somewhere on your layout.

Challenge requirements:

- Something with polka dots

- Ribbon that has been pleated or folded

- A journaling spot

When considering what’s lucky in your life, think about the little “dailies” that bring you joy. Maybe it’s the view out your back window, or someone’s goodbye kiss. Maybe it’s your favorite hobby or food or book.

As for the requirements, the polka dots can be on your papers or embellishments. By folded or pleated ribbon, I mean that as you add ribbon to your layout, pleat or fold it and secure it with glue, stitching, or staples, adding a fun dimensional effect. A journaling spot is a small round (or other shaped) spot with written or typed words that you adhere to your layout. You can use it as a title, sub-title, or journaling.

Here are the layouts I created for this month's challenge! Notice the polka dots, pleated ribbon and and journaling spots on each layout!

Go here for the rest of the blog post.

Out and About!

Finally...a day that I can say I stayed home. I've been on the go forever and out of the house for several days in a row. For some of you, it may be the norm but it's hard for this little homebody. Saturday was "Just Scrappin' in Sturbridge"...a little shout out to all the ladies that attended. We had a blast getting our fingers all smudged with ink and everything covered in smooch spritz, even my laptop!!! Check out my girls working on their make-n-take...Monday was spent on the road checking out this beautiful venue for Just Scrappin's very first weekend crop. The place is beautiful, the space HUGE and the price just right. Working on the details etc. and will hopefully have details for you soon. I am so excited!!!

Nosy Monday

I spent my morning checking out a hotel for Just Scrappin's first weekend event. So I want to know...

Do you attend weekend retreats? Why? Why not?

Why do I scrapbook?

Found this gem hidden in my archives and thought I'd share. We're on winter break here so I'm taking a break from blogging as well. I'll be back to my regular schedule on Monday. Until then...

Why do I scrapbook?

Why do I scrapbook? Let me count the reasons.
It's not just something to help me pass the seasons!
Crafts and hobbies are not foreign to me
But "scrapping" is an addiction, you see!
It's so much more than cropping and matting -
It's being with friends, laughing and chatting!
It's a bond of preserving precious memories
Of our very special friends and families!

Some cardstock, mulberry & a pair of scissors
Oh what we can do with all those pictures!
With all the right tools, you'd just be amazed
At what we accomplish in a scrapping daze!
It's not JUST the pictures we want to preserve
The stories behind them need to be heard.
Journaling can be challenging for some,
But well worth the effort when done.

From cardstock and background paper we pick
Then of course you must have adhesive to stick!
Die cuts, stickers, and cut outs to embellish
And the vellum, fibers and eyelets we relish!
These pages we fill give us so much pleasure
Our families will have them for years to treasure.
I could go on and on and on to be sure
But that boredom you may not endure.
So this concludes my scrapping soap box
But man I'll tell you, this hobby rocks!!!

~Unknown

Choosing Embellishments

I sometimes get hung up on choosing embellishments for my pages and more often than not, give up and leave it simple. This article by Debbie Hodge explains her thought process on picking embellishments...check it out! I'm definitely going to give those theories a shot when I scrap next.

my Question of the Week

So I spent the weekend away at Theresa's Crop...thoroughly enjoyed myself scrapping, staying up late, dealing and working. Gotta love my job! Got home on Sunday afternoon, unloaded the car, laid down for a nap and then vegged in front of the TV watching the superbowl. Today, I slept in late (as late as I could with kids to get to school), cleaned house and feel as if I got run over by a truck. Is age catching up to me? I can't spend a weekend staying up late without feeling the consequences on Monday? So my question for you is...

"How long does it take for you to recuperate from a weekend crop?" Do you bounce back like it was just any other weekend? Or do you move at snail pace for days after?

A few pictures from the weekend to share...our fabulous hostesses plotting away on their "Let's Make a Deal" themed weekend.The gang and our winnings after almost getting "zonk-d" out! We won $19 each :)And me scrapping away :)

Off to a Weekend Crop!

Happy Friday! The car is all packed up, the house is all set...just need to post this and I'm off :) Hopefully I'll see some of you at Theresa's crop. If you'd like to stop in and say hello and do a spot of shopping, feel free to drop by. I'm at the Doubletree Inn in Westboro.

First off, some layouts I put together while at an all day event last weekend.A new page kit.And a challenge for you. I want to see your winter layouts. Post a link in the comments or email me (sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com) your .jpg file.

Wacky Wednesday: Allison's blog

I stumbled across Allison's blog from another blog. Her layouts are awesome and today she even has a basic shapes mini demo on how to make cute and easy embellishments. So super easy and so cute, I might just have to give it a shot today on second thought, maybe at this weekend's crop. I'm a little buried in work right now. From reading her blog, it looks like she owns(?) a scrapbooking store and draws sketches. In fact, she even sells sketch idea books. There's a link on her blog...I bought 2 today and will post a review on it when I get them.

Ad Tuesday: Holden Rec Classes

I have been teaching at the Holden Recreation Center going on 2 years now. This month, I have 2 classes.

Gifts from the Heart Class *limited spots available*
Save money, give handmade this Valentine's Day. Make 3 cards that are easily reproduced with basic supplies, and a gift "exploding" album. Nothing says love like handmade! Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors. Thursday 2/11 (6:30 - 8:30pm) Cost $20

Disney Magic Layout Class
Make 2 double page layouts thwt will highlight your precious Disney memories. We will use the Cricut machine and learn to add hidden elements on your layouts. Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors. Thursday 2/25 (6:30 - 8:30pm) Cost $20

To register, call Holden Recreation at (508)829-0263

Nosy Monday

Question of the week:

Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year are right around the corner! What have you been crafting for either or both of the holidays?

I am going to get my boys together and make Valentine's for the whole class. As well as something cute for their teachers. I will share when we get them done. For Chinese New Year, I'd like to make some cute decorations using red packets or "hung paos" as well as some cards if I have time ;)

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

New Classes for winter 2010

All classes will be held at Holden Recreation Dept. 175 Highland St., Holden. To register call: Holden Recreation 508-829-0263.

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 adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Thursday 1/14 (6:30 – 8:30pm) Cost $20

Winter Blues Layout Class
Make 2 double page layouts that will chase your winter blues away. We will use glitter and ribbons to make your pages pop! Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Sunday, 1/24 (2 – 4 pm) Cost: $20

Gifts from the Heart Class
Save money, give handmade this Valentine’s Day. Make 3 cards that are easily reproduced with basic supplies, and a gift “exploding” album. Nothing says love like handmade! Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Thursday 2/11 (6:30 – 8:30pm) Cost $20

Disney Magic Layout Class
Make 2 double page layouts that will highlight your precious Disney memories. We will use the Cricut machine and learn to add hidden elements on your layouts. Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Thursday 2/25 (6:30 – 8:30pm) Cost $20

Album in a Day
Dreaming of the beach? For a few hours on Saturday, we’ll work to forget that it’s still winter and work on a vacation album. When we’re done, you will have 10 completed 8x8 pages to house your photos and memories. Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Saturday, 3/13 (9am – noon) Cost $50

Spring Fling Card Class
Add a little “pop” to your life with 5 cute cards, perfect for Spring. These will work well for Easter, Baptism, 1st Communion, birthdays, thank you’s and so much more. Please bring adhesive, trimmer and scissors.
Class Date: Thursday, 3/25 (6:30 – 8:30pm) Cost $20

Fall-ish Layouts

Some more shares. All used Scenic Route Halloween papers, some Bazzill and a few strips of KI. A paper pack complete with letters and embellisments go a long way.

Sharing time...

As promised, I'm back to share some of the pages I have been working on. My style is simple and fast with the photos as the focus of my layouts. Without further ado...

Glimmer mist adds just the right amount of color and look to the white cardstock background. New item in my store for 2010 :)

Lily Bee Design 3 Little Birds paper and rub-ons...so pretty and just right for this layout. The boy is having his very first phone conversation with a classmate :)

Two very simple layout. Rubons and paper...just right.

October Afternoon papers, American Crafts Thickers, KI Memories Lace apples...all thrown together to highlight a beautiful afternoon at the apple orchard.

MIA!

About time I posted on here. It's been a busy 3 weeks with back to back events. I'm officially done with events until mid-Jan. Time for a breather. Time to take inventory. Time to shop :). Time to re-charge. If you haven't seen my store at an event...check it out...

If you're looking for a weekend-long crop to attend...check out Cool Crops...hosted by these 3 wonderful women.

What else am I doing? Scrapping of course. I have been churning out some pages so check back for my shares.

Spooktacular Layouts :)

A few more Page Kits up for grabs. If you're one of the lucky ones attending our Just Scrappin' crop Nov 21, you'll go home with one of them for FREE :) Scenic Route papers, Halloween 2009. Just had to scrap these pics!!!Check out the detail of the title. You get the layout plus one pack of letters and a sticker sheet with this $10 kit. Crate Paper Zoom collection. You get the layout plus an entire tin of chipboard letters with this for $8.Last but not least, a layout about family. You get the layout plus a pack of American Crafts thicker letters so you can change the title to suit your needs. Cost is $8.

If you would like one, let me know...I have very limited quantities of them.

Fabulous Fall

Had a fabulous class today...this was the 2 page spread we put together plus 2 cards and a gift bag. I'll have more classes coming soon. Hope you'll be able to join me at the Holden rec for some of them!

Happy Halloween!!!

Here's hoping everyone has a Boo-rific time Trick or Treating tonight.

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN!!!

The winner is...

Lillian Hawk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You win a pack of "thank you" cards :)

Lil, please email me your mailing address and I'll get the stack of cards out to you. 

*New* Flower-soft

FLOWER-SOFT: Flower Soft is an amazing pot of coloured sprinkles, that allows you to create text, designs and miniature floral embellishments. Flower Soft is acid free and is loved by card makers and scrap-bookers alike. Of course Flower Soft also makes fabulous, realistic plants for dolls houses. (taken from their website)Got some in for the store and I just had to play with it and came up with this card. Love the 3D look of the flowersoft on the card...looks so real. I'm still figuring it out and looking for ways to integrate it in my layouts. While you're here, become a follower and check back often.

Have a Scrappy Day :)

Card Class cont.

Remember this post? As promised here are the rest of the cards that I taught at the class. I had some kits leftover and while at a crop last week, I put them all together. Comment on this post and I'll put your name in a drawing for a pack of the cards.

Thanksgiving Layouts n More class

Wednesday, November 4 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Holden Recreation Center for a Thanksgiving themed layouts’n’more class. The cost is $15 per person. In this class, we will work on a 2 page layout and 2 cards. There is also a bonus project, take the class and be surprised. Call (508)829-0263 to book your spot. Here's a sneak peek of the 2 page layout.

Oct Scrappy Stuff

Good afternoon!

October is here…time for fall festivals, crafting and lots of photo ops. I hope this email finds you well and the sun is shining where you are. It sure is over here even if it is a tad chilly. What do you have going on this fabulous Fall season? Read on for info on classes, crops, an October photo checklist, a list of great fall titles and last but not least, a special offer.

Join me…
Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Holden Recreation Center for a “Just Cards” class. The cost is $15 per person, all materials supplied and you go home with EIGHT handmade "Thank You" cards. With the cost of cards these days, why not make some of your own? And here’s a sneak peek of the class. ps. If you can’t make the class but would like a class kit, just shoot me an email and I’ll get one ready for you.

Saturday, October 10 from 9:00am – 9:00pm at The Hampton Inn, Sturbridge MA for a Just Scrappin’ all day crop. Cost is $40 per person and includes lunch, dinner, welcome gift, prizes and a 2 page Make-n-Take. This month our theme will be nothing other than Autumn. You won’t want to miss out on the cool and technique filled Make-n-Take.

Saturday, October 17 from 9:00am – 9:00pm at The Sista’s Crop in Plymouth, MA.

Wednesday, November 4 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Holden Recreation Center for a Thanksgiving themed layouts’n’more class. The cost is $15 per person. In this class, we will work on a 2 page layout and 2 cards. There is also a bonus project, take the class and be surprised.

More events:
November 7 from 9:00am – 7:00pm, Autumn Crop in Plymouth, MA. Email me for more info.
November 13 -15 Cool Crops Portsmounth NH Weekend. Head over to http://www.coolcrops.com/ for more info.
November 21 from 9:00am – 9:00pm, Just Scrappin’ All Day Crop at The Hampton Inn, Sturbridge MA. Limited seats!

October photo checklist
Playing in the leaves
Football games
Picking out pumpkins
Halloween costumes
Trick-or-treating
Halloween decorations
Fall colors
Columbus Day

Great Fall Titles
Apple Of My Eye
Buried Treasures (Under Leaf Pile)
Colors Of Autumn
Flavors Of Fall
Have A Good Fall, Y'allHi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It's Off To Rake We Go
It's Pumpkin Time
Pumpkin Patch PrincessPick Of The Patch
Shades Of Autumn
The Great Pumpkin Caper

**Special Offer**
Glue Art Glider Pro Runner bundle $26.00
You get...
1 Glue Glider Pro (retail $15.00)
1 Perma Tac Refill cartridge (retail $9.00)
1 Repositionable refill cartridge (retail $9.00)
Basically, it's buy the runner + 1 refill and get 1 refill FREE :)

For pictures and additional info on this tape runner, go to http://shop.gluearts.com/gluegliderpro.html.
Price is for hand delivery within the area as well as at events I will be at. If you would like it shipped to you, I will mail USPS small flat rate for $6.25.
For more info on this special or to order, email me at sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com or call me (508)363-3836.

Card Class at Holden Rec

A sneak peek of Just Cards to be taught at Holden Recreation Dept. next week. We meet Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00 - 11:00. The cost is $15.00 per person, all materials supplied and you go home with EIGHT handmade "Thank You" cards. With the cost of cards these days, why not learn to make your own? Plus your recipient will think you're so dang crafty ;)

A fun weekend at Cool Crops

Vendored at Cool Crops over the weekend and these ladies never fail to impress. If you can attend only 1 weekend event, make sure it's Cool Crops. They have the best games, prizes, table space, you name it. Can you believe I didn't get a picture? Hmmph! They have a bunch of weekends lined up through May 2010 so go...run...check them out at http://www.coolcrops.com

Page kit with bonus layout

Another page kit ready to go. This one is going for $12...you get a 2 page spread PLUS a 1 page bonus layout.

Page Kits are here!!!!!!

As promised...I have 2 page kits to debut today. I know boy themed scrappy pages and products are pretty hard to come by. When I got a hold of Basic Grey's Archaic line, I immediately fell in love with it but didn't have quite the right photos. Do you do that? Save your papers for the right pics? After a summer full of adventure, I finally had the perfect pictures to go with the papers. And so inspired by these pics, I present to you, *drum roll please*.... "Outdoor Adventures" and "I Dig Dirt".In honor of 09-09-09, the kits are $9.99 each (future kits will retail at $12 each).
Each kit includes:

• Materials pre-cut and ready for assembly.
• A color printout of the layout for ease of assembly.
• Paper piecing materials are pre-pieced and pre-stickied.
• Ribbon and photo corners are also pre-stickied.
• *bonus* A set of letter stickers so you can change the title to suit your needs.

Tax and shipping to you is not included.
Shipping will be $4.99 per order for up to 2 kits.
If you would like to place an order for pick-up or delivery at a crop, you'll save on shipping.
If you have a few friends in your area that are interested, I can combine shipping and throw a bunch into a flat rate box for $9.
Limited kits available. First paid, first served. Accepting cash, checks or cc.
Email me at sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com to purchase.

It's been too long!

I finally scrapped today. And I have to admit, it's been too long. This summer has been a busy one even though we weren't jetting around the world. We did something everyday and even the days we just stayed home, I didn't venture into my scrap cave at all. Today...the boys set of for the 4th day of school and I crawled into my scrap cave and scrapped :) It made me happy, nothing like cutting paper, playing with tape runners, inks and ribbons. I now have 2 layout kits to go but have some fine tuning to do before I debut them. Check back in tomorrow!!!

Can't post without a layout so I'll leave you with the last layout I did before my month long hiatus from scrapping.Happy Scrappin'
Siewleng

Scrappy News

Afternoon all!

9 more days til the kids head back to school. I'm ready for them to head back but am going to miss the lazy summer days. It's back to a hectic routine of school, after school stuff and scrappy stuff. Time 2 Scrap will be keeping me super busy once September hits with crops, weekends and classes. A few things I have lined up are...

1. Bazzill Bulk Buy
Same deal as always - 10 colors, 5 sheets of each = 50 total for a great price of $20 (some miscalculations made it $25 in the last email). AND because of this I will extend the buy until the end of the week. New deadline is Friday Aug 28 at noon. Those of you that have already sent in payment, I will refund the difference. Colors are Typhoon, Fawn, Apple Green, Butterfly, Flamingo, Jubilee, Candy Apple, Fiesta, Raven and Thunder. All chosen with Fall and Halloween in mind. Email me if you'd like a spot.

2. Just Scrappin' Crops in Sturbridge, MA
Our next crop is Sept 12 and there are a few seats left if you'd like to attend. $40 gets you a seat, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, a welcome gift, free Make n Take as well as awesome games with prizes to be won. Future dates are Oct 10, Nov 21 and Dec 5. See attached for more details.

3. Vendoring at these fine events
Cool Crops Fabulous Fall weekend in East Windsor CT from 9/25 - 9/27.
Sista's crop in Plymouth, MA on 10/17 from 9am - 9pm.
Cool Crops weekend in Portsmouth, NH from 11/13 - 11/15.
Plymouth crop in Plymouth, MA on 11/7 from 9am -7pm.

4. Scrapbooking classes at the Holden Recreation Center
*to register call Holden rec at (508)829-0263

Power Pages - Sept 19 from 9:30am - noon
Put together three 2-page layouts that will spark your creativity and get
some memories scrapped in no time at all.

Just Cards - Oct 7 from 9:30am - 11am
Join me in a fun class and make 8 Thank You cards that is sure to
impress.

Thanksgiving Layout and more - Nov 4 from 9:30am - 11am
We will put together a 2 page Thanksgiving themed layout as well as 2
Thanksgiving cards.

On top of this, I will definitely be debuting page kits for sale on here starting the 2nd week of September. Let me know if there are any special themes that you would like to see.

Bazzill Bulk Buy

It's that time again...
Colors: Typhoon (blue), Fawn (brown), Apple Green, Butterfly (Orange), Flamingo (pink), Jubilee (purple), Candy Apple (red), Fiesta (yellow), Raven (black), and Thunder (gray)

Cost: $20 includes shipping to me and tax. You will receive 5 sheets each of 10 colors.
Deadline: August 29, 2009
Hand delivery only...if you will be attending a Cool Crops event or Just Scrappin' event, I can hold it for you until then. If you would like it mailed to you, it will be $10 via priority flat rate.

Email me (sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com) to book your spot...they go fast!