My Mom

While I have been unpacking & organizing my craft room.  I take breaks to scrapbook with paper lines I've had in my stash for awhile that I LOVE!  I created this layout, "My Mom" using Crate Papers - Restoration line.  This line is one of my all time favorites.  I bought every piece I could from this line.  From the chipboard pieces to the rubons, 6x6 paper pad & even 12x12 paper pack from MemoryWorks.  I ADORE this line! There are still items avail. from this line on my website. 

Ranger / Tim Holtz

A few weeks ago I won some of the NEW Distress Stains from Ranger / Tim Holtz on Tim Holtz's blog (random drawing).  I was excited as it was some new product...but I was curious b/c I kept thinking will I use this?  What would I use it for?

Well this weekend answered those questions!  I finally got to scrapbook and I used my Distress Stains (I got 5 colors by the way - Dusty Concord, Faded Jean, Peeled Paint, Spun Sugar and Vintage Photo).  These things are AWESOME!  I used them in a few different ways.

1. Inking edges!  This works amazingly to ink edges of pages!  It was so simple and easy.  I couldn't believe it! 

2. Embossing & backgrounds.  I embossed a doily image from the new My Mind's Eye Stamps - with clear embossing powder.  After it cooled down a little (and prior to cutting out the image) - I used the Peeled Paint Distress stain to cover the background!  AMAZING and easy.  It went on so simple and dries so quickly!!

I also tested it on a Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology piece of scrap paper (embossed piece).  I used the Faded Jean and it was so rich & beautiful and the embossing image really popped!  I put it in my tag stash to use later!

So go find this amazing Distress Stain!  You won't regret buying a few containers (or all).  I love this stuff and will need to buy more colors soon!  Broken Chine, Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood & Wild Honey are on my MUST have list right now!  Can't wait till they come out with more colors (like Mustard Seed - my fav!)

So lucky

It's been awhile since I've scrapbooked.  I've been so busy with life (and my stuff was packed up) that I haven't been able to sit down and create a layout!  Well... that is over and I have finally created a layout!  I made this layout for the March MemoryWorks challenge that takes place on our private boards.  I loved playing with NEW papers we have in stock and some mists I have in my stash (confession about the mist... it was still in it's packaging...i know GASP).

Product Used

• My Mind's Eye: 6x6 Paper Pad - Hattie
• My Mind's Eye: Stamps - Girly, Remember, Memories, So Sweet 
• My Mind's Eye: Brads - Happy
• MemoryWorks Express Kit: February
• Stamps: American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Unity Stamp Co.
• Crape Paper (White)
• Tattered Angels (blue on crape) & Smooch Spritz's (Black)  
• Pink Paislee: Ticket
• American Crafts: Cardstock - Vanilla
• Fiskars: Border Punch - Scallop Sentiment
• Ranger Ink (Black Soot & Olive)

2010 Year in Reveiw Album - Part 2

Alright as promised!  Here is the 2nd half of my 2010 Year in Review Mini Album.  Check yesterday's post for January - June.  Today enjoy July - December!

July




August



September


October




November




December


 
There you have it! My 2010 year in review mini album!  I love the Simple Stories Life Documented line to capture all my favorite memories throughout the year!  I created a 2009 year in review album as well with the Life Documented line.  I used the WRMK page protectors and it looks completely different from this album!

2010 Year in Reveiw Album - Part 1

Wow it has been awhile since I've posted on my blog.  WE are moved into the house (still living amongst boxes), I got the flu, went to the cities for my nephews b-day and here we are, almost the end of March!

I finally got to editing my 2010 Year in review mini album and thought I'd share it.  Here is January 2010 - June 2010 (Lots of pictures!).  I will share July 2010 - December 2010 tomorrow.

I used the Simple Stories: Life Documented line and paired it up with Pink Paislee 365 degree paper line.  And used a GCD chipboard album.

Cover



January


February




March



April



May





June



 
Come back tomorrow to see July - December of this album!  I created the album in July of 2010 and filled in the photos and journaling as the year went on.  So it's NEVER too soon to start a year in review album.