Happy Hauntings Friday the 13th Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!!!!!!!  I know I'm super late on posting!!  I couldn't get this up yesterday because of blogger problems, and have been at work (a few emergencies came up at work too).  I'm here, a little late, but still here. :)

So, welcome!!!!!!!!!  I hope you are stopping by after visiting Monica at Simply Cricutting, if not start at the beginning at Flaunt it Fridays!!  This week at Flaunt it Fridays we are challenging everyone to use the Happy Hauntings cartridge.  Unfortunately I do not own that cart (although, I think I really want it); so instead I used October 31st cartridge.

I had this pumpkin wreath sitting in my closet.  It was very plain (and I got it on clearance for around $1).  So I decided to add the 'Beware' in the middle.  It was cut at 2.  The black is actually a piece of cardboard with this wonderful felt type paper.  I don't even know how to explain what it is. :)  I used some hot glue to attach it.  I added a little bit of glitter and glow in the dark paint (just for fun). :)

For my second project (using any cut from the cartridge) I decided to do a scrapbook page.  For those that know anything about me, you know that I am TERRIBLE at scrapbooking.  My philosophy is plain and simple.  I did cut out a headstone from the Wrap it Up cartridge at 2.  Again, it's not the fanciest thing, but it a big challenge for me. 

Your next stop on the hop is very talented and super amazing Carley over at The Real iCarley!  You'll love what she has in store!!! :)

Now if you get lost along the way, the line-up is below.  Remember - we'd love to see what you make!!!!  Join us in the fun and make sure you link your project over to Flaunt it Fridays!!!

1. Flaunt It Friday's http://www.flauntitfridays.blogspot.com

2. Sandra http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

3. Sharon http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

4. Lisa P. http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com

5. Corri http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com

6. Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com

7. Celeste  http://ccscards.blogspot.com

8. Carley http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com

9. Laurel http://www.blog.littlepeaceofmyheart.com

10. Deborah www.bugjuiced.blogspot.com

11. Lisa N. http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

12. Mel http://scrappymel.blogspot.com

13. Yolonda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com

14. Jess http://myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com

15. Brynn http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!!  Make sure you say 'hi' to Carley for me!!!

Serenity Scrappers

Serenity Scrappers is having a color challenge this time.  This time the challenge is to do a layout (whatever size you want), but to use the colors of Blue, Purple, and Green.  I am TERRIBLE at scrapbooking, it's one of my weaknesses!  So I have decided that I wanted to do this challenge.  I'm trying to stretch myself and learn new skills.  Like I said, it's not anything special, but at least I have one picture saved in a book instead of in a box.  This is actually a two page layout, but because of the personal stuff on the first page (footprints, poem, journaling) I'm choosing not to show it (I hope you understand)!  Well, here's my layout. :)

Is it weird that I kept her bracelets and mine from the hospital?  Or even the ribbon that was in her hair?  Her Dad picked the ribbon and all of the nurses loved it because it wasn't pink, so I thought it looked cute on the corner of the picture.  I figured the picture was so old that it was OK to see her face. :)

My little pumkins

I am terribly behind on my scrapbooking/family history!!!  So when Serenity Scrappers challenged followers to make a 12x12 layout with buttons and bows I had to jump on the bandwagon.  I also saw that Always Crafting was challenging readers to use bling, buttons, and brads by using one, two or all three items on a project - I knew my 12x12 would work for that as well.  These are older pics, but they needed to be in a book!!  I hope you don't mind the blurred faces and journaling - I just try to protect my little ones. :)

The font used for the layout is from the Mickey Font and the pumpkins where cut from Gypsy Wanderings.

Scrapbook Page

I was asked to be part of the committee for an open craft night for my ward/area.  We just had our first open craft night yesterday.  As part of it I was asked to teach something for a few minutes.  Since I'm not very good at scrapbooking I thought it might be good to teach the basics and remind people why we get into scrapbooking to begin with (photo journaling/family history).  So these where the pages I made.  Again - very easy and super simple.  Just plain basic.  I'm not sure anyone got anything out of it, but at least I learned a few things. :)  **I blurred the pictures because you just never know**