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**

Blog Candy

I don't usually do this, but I found a blog recently that I fell in love with (www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com).  Check it out - she's even giving away blog candy, including a GYPSY!!!!  OOOOOOOH, I would love to win!!!!!

Birthday Cards

One thing that I'm trying to do is stay on top of Birthdays (yeah, good luck). Well, this one was picked out by my babies for one of my brothers. I hope he likes it because they loved being able to pick it out.

This one is for my nephew. Again my little ones decided what to do. I liked the end result, it fits him. :)

Job Chart

Ok, so this is silly, but it works for my little ones. We had a hard time making sure that all of the chores where getting done around the house. So I created these job charts (please excuse the flash reflection). These are just 8 1/2 x 11 pieces of paper inside of a sheet protector and we use dry erase markers to check off each item. I did it this way because as they get older we'll put words instead of pictures and give more responsibility/chores. When that time comes all I need to do is take out the paper and make a new one. I just thought I'd share.

NSD MPS Challenge 12

Last but not least was the challenge to make a scrapbook page, card or other craft using an animal or critter. If you look at most of my cards, they have some sort of animal. What can I say, I just love animals!!!!! I also made this card because I needed a few more masculine cards, the colors and the bear seemed to work just right. I hope you enjoy this one!!!

NSD MPS Challenge 11

This was a fun challenge! The challenge was to use one or all of the colors of the rainbow. I'm not big into brighter colors, but for some reason this paper really stuck out at me. I really liked the 3D 'Cherish' sticker, it seemed to really fit with the card. :)

NSD MPS Challenge 10

This challenge was to create something with flowers or 'Springy' . . . need I say more? :) Well, one more thing - don't you think the froggy is the CUTEST?!

NSD MPS Challenge 9

This challenge was to make a shaped card, scrapbook page, or project. This was easy for me (thank you Wild Card)! My niece will be graduating this month so of course this one's for her. **Love you Ash!!!**

NSD MPS Challenge 8

This was a complete stretch for me to do!!!! I loved it!!!!! The challenge was to make something using only one color and add a flower. Well, I LOVE this red color!!!!! So I just had to use it (and I absolutely love this card)!!!!!!!!!!!!

NSD MPS Challenge 7

This challenge was to create something for your Dad or guy in your life. As I was trying to think of a card that reminded me of my Dad, I looked over at a small calendar that I had. For anyone that knows me, they know that if I get a gut feeling I have to run with it. This was the end result.

NSD MPS Challenge 6

We have two 'I Spy' bags that my kids love to look at. My little girl loves to recognize letters, so I made this (with her in mind) to help her with the letters. I know, a little cheesy, but I knew that she would like it. :)
This challenge was to make something with a child or for a child. Since my little ones where gone during this challenge I made them something. When they came home and saw it they were excited.

NSD MPS Challenge 5

This challenge was to create something for Teacher Appreciation Week or for someone we appreciate. I created this card for one of the ladies in my area. She has really reached out to me, and I really appreciate her. I hope she likes it!

NSD MPS Challenge #3

The third challenge from My Pink Stamper was to 'Think Outside the Box' and use something you wouldn't normally use. Well, I ended up doing two things for this challenge (just because I couldn't pick).

The first is one that I am SOOOO proud of. Ok - brace yourselves!!!!! I MADE A PATTERN AND SEWED!!!! I actually made this cover for my Cricut ALL BY MYSELF!!!!!!!!! I know - it sounds like I'm 3 years old, but this was a BIG step for me!!!!! It's a little big (LOL - yeah, just a little . . .), but it's not bad for a first (no laughing at it LaRee!!!!)

The second thing I did that was outside of my box was using vellum. My wonderful Sister-In-Law gave me some and told me that this was one of the best things to work with. I figured it was worth a shot. The picture doesn't do it justice, but I hope you can still see the end result. :)

NSD MPS Challenge #2

For My Pink Stamper's Second Challenge she's asked people to use scraps. This one was super simple. I've been working on Birthday cards and so I have a bit of the balloon paper scraps (isn't the paper CUTE?!) One of my favorite things to do is to use the scraps to make new cards; sometimes they even turn out better than the ones I originally made. :) This one was one of my favorites, what do you think?

NSD My Pink Stamper Challenge #1

My dearest Mother-in-law has my babies today (THANK YOU!!!!); so between laundry and cleaning I thought it would be fun to participate in My Pink Stamper's challenges that she has going on today for National Scrapbook Day (NSD). The first challenge was to create something for your Mother or someone special to you. Wow, twist my arm (strong sarcasm!!!). Here's a card I made for my Mother. Hopefully she doesn't check my blog. :)