Non Sketch Layout!

I don't think I've completed a layout without a sketch in YEARS. I like the idea of having a starting point and somewhere to turn when I get stuck.

BUT... I also missed feeling "free". I missed the feeling of just creating. So I made this layout from ideas I've had stuck in my mind for some time. I'm feeling pretty happy about it.

Now I'm off to work on a mini album. I'm not sure what the theme will be yet, but I have been wanting to start one for so long now, its about time I get on it!

Oh, and I've decided I am going to start Project Life late. I make my own rules ;)

Amethyst 4 (and one from forever ago).

Hello all!

I know its been awhile, I was on hiatus! I wanted to share this week's MWM Amethyst 4 by the talented Kristy Lee.

This was the sketch:

And this was my pretty much EXACT interpretation:

I'm happy to finally be back scrapping again! It feels so good to create. I was looking through the albums  I've created so far and I can't tell you the accomplishment I feel. But then I just got 300+ photos in the mail from Winkflash from over the past year and now I'm back to stressing about being behind. (For those of you who just caught on, yes, I haven't printed photos in almost a year {GASP!!}). 

Do you ever feel super excited to have new prints? How long does the urge to scrap last? Mine is still going strong and I still have another 300+ prints to order before the sale is up (only6cents!!!). 

So anyway, as I was looking back through albums I came across a layout I made back in Nov (or somewhere close) and never had pictures for! I just now printed the Halloween pics! When I made the layout I didn't realize that all my photos of the night were vertical so I had to switch my 2 horizontal placements. I really love how this one turned out!

This is the original that I had (I can't for the life of me remember which MWM it was):

and this is the updated version:

While I'm thinking about it, I also had a question for those of you who do Project Life... would it really be too late to start now? I'm so intrigued and I have a TON of pins on my Pinterest. (Which, btw I'll be adding a follow me button soon). Where do you get your page protectors and what kind do you use? I really just wanna dive into it!

Well, thanks for stopping by!! 

Well, thanks for stopping by! 

Opal #3...Can I actually finish a series?

Ok, so for once in a really long time I not only completed a Mojo, but on time!! Now all I need to do is #2 and I'll be all caught up. But sadly that's usually what happens, I'll be on time for a while and then BAM! Just like that I'm so far behind I could cry. We just have to see what happens!

Here is my latest layout. 1 of only 2 of Cory and I. I really need to start scrapping about just us.

I'm really pleased with the way this came out. It's a lot simpler (is that a word?) than I originally intended. Really though that's how I get behind. I have these fantastic ideas that I end up overwhelming myself with and so I do nothing at all. I need to work myself up to the more complicated ideas. I'll get there. 

This was made using Echo Parks For the Record. Oh, and a piece of actual masking tape. 

TTFN.

I'm Back!

It's been such a busy month (or two) that I really haven't had a chance to create much. I definitely haven't had a chance to blog! It's feels good to be able to share what I've made with you all. This past week I actually got the motivation to make some things from Pinterest. I made two T-shirt scarves, a headband, and a tutu for my daughters Halloween costume. I also finished a LO from www.scrapbooksteals.com which I'm really happy to have completed. Maybe not on time, maybe not how I envisioned it, but it's a wonderful addition to my pages. I'm very happy with that!

Here are my creations :)

This is the LO I created from Van's sketch on www.scrapbooksteals.com

These are the tshirt scarves and headband. I have lots to improve but I'm glad I got the gist of how to make them!

And last is the tutu I made for Annistyn. She of course, wants NOTHING to do with it. I put it on her and she screams bloody murder and tries to rip it off. I really want her to be a cute little witch with leggings and the whole shebang. Oh well, we'll see!

Thanks for tuning in!

Toot toot!

I hate to toot my own horn, but seriously, toot!!!  I can't believe I've accomplished so much in my little vacation. I just finished 35 cards for the ATC swap and I'm beyond excited to mail them out. I know I just shared one but I really want to share all of them :) I did the last 12 differently (I used off white cardstock) and I am in love with the colors! Same products used as the first cards, except the cardstock color. I wish I would have made them all on the white. But then again, this was all a learning process that I'm really glad I finally got under my belt. I can't wait to complete my next mini now that I understand the embossing process. I'm so giddy!!

Want in on a secret???

Shh, don't tell, but I'm reallllllllly green when it comes to the inking/stamping world. I embossed my first image tonight for an artist trading card swap I'm participating in. I finally finished my first card. I really like how it turned out. I wish I wouldn't have gone so happy with all the glimmer, but I'm pleased still being my first time and all.

I used a cardstock with a similar color to kraft paper, but not kraft paper. I inked it with Distress Ink in Barn Door and Wild Honey. I then filled a Ranger Mini Mister with a tiny bit of gold Perfect Pearls and water and misted it.  I then stamped a little "water mark" bird (sorry I can't remember the stamp) with Distress in Tea Dye. Then I embossed the bird cage (MME Mabel & Grace, given to me by the awesome Kristy Lee) with some gold embossing powder(Hampton Arts,  I think). Almost done,  I stamped the "create" from the same stamp set as the little birdie in Distress Vintage Photo. After punching out the tiny Martha butterflies I inked them with Distress Concord Grape (I believe that's the color) and I swished on some Perfect Pearls in Pewter. Oh, and I went around the edges again with the Grape Distress for a little extra something. Tada! 

Happy Mail; Topaz #1 (Yes, I'm moving BACKWARDS)

Today I was really frustrated. I don't know what everyone's skill level is out there in blogger world, but mine is so so. I had a layout that just wasn't going the way I envisioned in my simple little head. Thanks to Un-Do (THAT STUFF IS FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC) I was able to salvage what I could without doing any further damage. Then, right as I was about to throw in the towel I received a sweet gift from Kristy Lee, Scrapbook Steals Mojo-er herself. I commented about how I would so love to have the stamps from the MME Stella & Rose Mable line. She sent them my way! How amazingly thoughtful of her. I actually teared up when I opened it. I've never had anyone think of me like that before! So anyway, I finished my LO and that was that!

How awesomely amazing are these stamps? Really. Just look at them. I can't wait to use them for the upcoming Artist Trading Card Swap (ATC swap) I'm participating in. 

This LO is what it is. I'm not thrilled about it. I'm just happy it's done. For those of you who understand my frustration at times, look into Un-Do if you don't already own it. It removes ANY adhesive without screwing up your good paper. It got off my ATG adhesive. Yeah, it's that good.