Becca's PaperCutz

Baby Girl's Mini Birth Day Album

2010-08-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

Some of you may remember my little guy's birth day album. Well, I really wanted to make our little gal something similar. Here is what I came up with! If you like it, make sure to read my note at the bottom of this post to find out how you may be able to make a similar one of your own!

If you like what you see, then come create one with me! If you are local to my area I will be teaching a class THIS COMING FRIDAY at our local scrapbook store, Simply Scrapbooks. We will be making a mini album very similar to this one AND a two page layout! The cost is only $25 and that includes all your supplies (minus your essentials such as glue, paper cutter, etc.). I will have most of it pre-cut for you and all ready to create! You can go HERE to see a picture of the layout and album. (Sorry it isn't the greatest picture. Our store has had issues with posting things online and having our ideas taken for things other than personal use.) To sign up all you have to do is stop by our store or sign up online HERE!!! You only have until Tuesday to sign up so hurry there are only a few spots left!

P.S. Don't have a girl? This could also make a great gift for someone who does!!!

Baby's got a new blanket!

2010-06-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

As promised, here is my first quilt I have ever made! I swore to myself that I would never get into quilting. I already have too many hobbies and creative things I enjoy so I told myself that quilting was something that I just wouldn't allow myself to get into. Well, after searching a little for a pretty quilt for my baby girl I just didn't find anything I liked. I found a Liberty of London scarf at Goodwill for $3 and thought it was the perfect pattern for a quilt. So I paired it with some fabric from an old skirt of mine and a doily. Baby girl's got herself a pretty quilt to play on!

There is something you should know about me when it comes to sewing. I just kinda learn as I go. My mom is amazing when it comes to sewing anything and everything and she has definitely taught me a few basics. The truth is that I am an experiential learner, meaning I learn best by actually doing it myself. I have perfectionistic tendencies but I am definitely NOT a perfectionist. Therefore, this quilt is definitely not perfect but it is made with love and that is what matters to me.

I would offer to show you a tutorial, but I think you would be much better off seeing the tutorials that I found help from. Here are links to the tutorials that were most helpful for me:

Sewing square pieces together by Suzanne over at Notes from the Patch (this is technically not a quilting tutorial but she does a really good job showing you how to sew square pieces together).

Machine quilting tutorial over on Anyone Can Quilt

Quilt binding tutorial from The Little Red Hen (this was SO much easier than I thought it would be!)

The picture above shows you the back. It is just solid in the Liberty of London print.

One big lesson I learned from this first quilting experience: DON'T GO CHEAP ON YOUR BATTING!!! I got the cheapy stuff and it just isn't as cozy as I was wanting it to be. That's okay because I really only intended this quilt to be for her to play on. Anyone out there have any good advice for me about batting?

Sneak Peak

2010-06-08T07:51:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned...I may have just made my first quilt using this scarf, an old skirt, and...yep, you guessed it...a doily!

Girly Bibs

2010-06-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

As promised here our some girly versions of these bibs. I think this ruffle one is my favorite!

Although I LOVE the lace on this one!

But this one is fun because....

...it's reversible!

Baby & Toddler Boy Bibs

2010-05-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

A special friend of mine had a beautiful little baby boy recent so for her shower present I thought I would try my hand at some baby bibs. I had been wanting to try making a bib for so long and I was happy with how they turned out. I made them reversible so if one side gets dirty then you can just turn it around or if one side just matches his outfit better. Because of course his bib HAS TO match his outfit. *wink*

Another special little boy just turned one so for his birthday I made him some bigger toddler bibs. Although, I forgot to take a picture of the second bib before I gave it to him, but here is one. You can see the other bib and an AMAZING fabric scrapbook made by my dear friend here.

I found these cute snaps...kinda look like jean buttons.

And you can bet I am working on some girly bibs for my baby girl right now. Pictures coming soon!

My BIGGEST sewing project EVER!

2010-05-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, I do have more doily projects to share with you, but I have been dying to share what I am calling my BIGGEST sewing project EVER! This was a project I was determined to finish before my baby girl was born and I did (although, I still have a few things to add to it). My little guy's 2nd birthday was a couple months ago and this was his birthday present from my husband and I.

I'm so excited that this project was featured on Ohdeedoh! See it HERE!

I had seen so many cute felt card table forts on etsy and wanted to make one of my own. My husband bumped it up a notch to make it extra large. He built a rectangular structure that measures about 80"x 40" x 40" using pvc pipe.

My little guy is very into anything having to do with trains so I made two of the sides a train station and the other two a little more girly for when my baby girl is old enough to play in it too. (Yes, I know, I still need to add the hands to his clock...one of the things still needing to be finished.

If you are thinking of making one of these for your own kiddos this is a little TIP for you! USE CLEAR THREAD! It saved me from having to match threads and change out my threads every time I wanted to sew a different color felt. Changing my thread and threading new bobbins is probably my least favorite thing about sewing.

Can you tell my little guy loves it?

Doily Pillows

2010-05-21T16:18:00.000-07:00

So my couch was in need of a little facelift. As mentioned before I have a recent obsession with doily's so I thought maybe they would look good on a pillow. Delicate and simple.

Do you see now where I got the scrap for my previous project?

And here is another one...I wasn't quite as happy with this one...kinda looks like snowflakes...not really what I was going for.

To make these for your own home see my previous post and use the same method as I did on my little gal's onesie (which by the way was featured on One Pretty Thing and U Create...see it here and here!)

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Doily Onesie

2010-05-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

I know what you are thinking..."She cut a doily???" Yes, but this was actually a scrap leftover from another project which I will show you later. This simple onesie was a quick and easy project with a cute result. I was very happy with how it turned out..its very delicate and girly.

All you have to do to make this project for yourself is fuse your scrap of doily to a simple onesie and hand stitch or machine stitch to keep it in place. Is that easy or what?

Check back soon for some other doily projects...I have a recent obsession with doilies. You will see!

It has been WAY too long!!!

2010-04-14T15:06:00.000-07:00

When I first started blogging I was determined never to go more than two or three weeks without blogging...I've now gone *gasp* over FOUR MONTHS!!! I can't believe it is true! Is anyone out there still reading my blog??? Before you start to question my commitment to the blogging world let me show you a picture of my excuse as to why I've been gone so long.

Meet our new little gal!

She is now almost 2 months old (although she is only 2 weeks old in this pic) and I can't believe it! Time is flying by! It has been quite an adjustment for all of us around her to go from being a family of three to a family of four, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Anyway, although she was born February 18th, I spent my last trimester "nesting" and trying my best to keep up with an active toddler boy while carrying around what felt like a bowling ball inside my belly. And now we have spent the last couple of weeks trying to settle into our "new normal" as my husband likes to call it. All that to say, blogging got put on the back-burner so that I could focus on my family. I have TONS of crafty goodness to share with you and am hoping to get pictures taken and share them with you all soon! I have been doing lots of sewing lately (something about having a baby girl has made me and my sewing machine connected at the hip) and I am dying to scrapbook all of the baby pictures I have been taking (if only I had the time to go through them all).

If any of you readers are still out there, thanks for sticking with me! I'll be back soon!

Smallest Pumpkin in the Patch!

2009-11-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

A few friends and I recently threw a baby shower for a tiny little boy who is near and dear to our hearts. It was a pumpkin themed shower. I had tons of fun designing the invitations as well as putting together a few special gifts.

First, the invitations. My Cricut came is real handy for this one!

I also made some party favors with a little pumpkin stamped on the tag. And a few friends and I attempted to make a pumpkin shaped cake using two bunt pans. We learned that we should have filled each bunt pan to the top in order to get the shape we wanted. We also used an ice cream cone for the stem.

I also put together this little beanie for the little man!

And made him and his older brother matching jackets.

And the top it off I put together this little display album for his mommy!

It was a fun party for a very special mommy and baby!

Toddler shirt and belt

2009-11-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

Another little fun project I did recently was to make my little man a fire truck shirt. He LOVES fire trucks and gets so excited when he gets to see one up close!

I made his little belt with some of my favorite Cosmo Cricket ribbon!!! It is so hard to find cute toddler belts. All my little guy's new fall/winter pants are a little too big right now, which is just right...gives him room to grow. I think I am going to whip up a few more of these little belts.

First handmade Halloween costume!

2009-11-03T20:25:00.000-08:00

Growing up my siblings and I loved dressing up for Halloween to go trick-or-treating! There were quite a few years where my mom actually sewed us our costumes. It amazes me now the ways that she made our desires come to life in the costumes we chose! I figure I only have a few years where I get to choose what my children will dress up as for Halloween so this year I was dying to dress my little man up as Peter Pan! I wasn't sure how I was going to pull off the costume without a toddler size pattern. So you can guess my excitement when I found this AMAZING tutorial!

I couldn't help but giggle with delight when I put it on him! What do you think???

We are having...

2009-10-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

...a...healthy baby! Hooray! Really that is what is important, right? All the baby's measurements came back perfect as well as blood tests and so forth. We are thrilled to know this little one is doing so well swimming around in mommy;s tummy.

But, really, I know what you are all waiting for...boy or girl? Right? Okay, well here is a little background on how we found out what we are having both with Ethan and now with this new baby. First, we go to the doctor's office for our ultrasound. We politely inform the ultrasound tech that we would like to know what we are having but do not want her to tell us but rather right it down on a piece of paper and seal it in the envelope we have provided. Then, we go to the mall and browse all the cute little newborn outfits and try to find a store with both a boy outfit and a girl outfit we like. Once we have found "the" outfits we proceed to the register where we ask the clerk a little favor. We leave them with the two outfits, the envelope, and enough cash to cover the cost of one outfit. We ask them to wrap up the outfit that corresponds with what is written in the envelope and leave our receipt and change in the envelope. We then leave and return a few minutes later to pick up our little package. Lastly, we head out to dinner and proceed to open our little gift for the new baby at dinner together. How's that for fun! So, without further ado here is the video of me opening the box last night (cause Andy got to open the box when we found out Ethan would be a boy)...

NOTE: Sorry there is so much background noise and that the picture is so yellow...this video was taken with our little snap and shoot digital camera.

If you couldn't hear everything that was said then here it is loud and clear:

It's a GIRL!!!!

Was I in shock? Yes, very much so! The reason being that while at our ultrasound I was CONVINCED I saw little boy parts. I guess I was just seeing the umbilical cord. When I opened the box I almost cried...I was totally giddy!!! So, here is the outfit we picked out for our sweet little girl. We went for something cozy and cuddly this time (with Ethan we had picked out something a little dressier but he only ended up wearing it once or twice). We actually had quite a hard time agreeing on clothes this time. There were a couple other stores we found that we either really liked a girl outfit or we really like a boy outfit but not both so we ended up at Old Navy.

Our experience at Old Navy was fun. The clerk was super excited when we told her our plan. And when we opened the envelope at dinner there was a $10 gift card and a note that said, "Congratulations from Old Navy!" So sweet!

More of the story...

The ultrasound tech totally had me fooled...she told us she calls all baby's a "he" and then we talked and talked about her two boys and how crazy it is to have two boys. She had us look away while she got a closer look and printed out the following picture which she included in the envelope along with a note that said, "Get ready Daddy. It's a Girl!" On the ultrasound picture we included an arrow pointing to what she labeled as her "Princess Parts." Hilarious!

Yesterday, before our appointment Ethan and I were sitting at the table doing some coloring and practicing his counting. I asked him whether he wanted a brother or a sister and caught his response on video. Here it is:

Then this morning I gave Ethan his new baby doll in order to begin to introduce him to the whole baby concept. He LOVED IT! It is a bath time baby and comes with a little yellow towel, slippers, soap bottle, and fish toy. I think he was particularly fond of it because it has a yellow towel. Ethan also has a hoodie yellow towel just like his baby. He immediately ran to get his own yellow towel and wanted to be wrapped up like his baby.

Then he proceeded to give his new baby a bath. So cute!

It wasn't long before he was trying to poke baby's eyes out and throw baby onto the floor. He returned to his trucks and trains soon after. Boys will be boys! But his world will be rocked soon with a little GIRL!!!!

Here is her profile picture! I think her profile looks a lot like Ethan's.

We're really EXCITED!!!

And the winner is...

2009-10-11T21:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend turned out to be a bit crazy...sorry I am announcing the winner of my fall goodies kinda last minute!

I recruited my little guy this time to help me select a winner. Each name was printed out...

then folded up and put into one of my favorite bowls I found at a local antique store...

and he was told to hand mommy ONE...

no, mommy said ONE...

once he finally figured out what one meant he didn't like me trying to take it from him so forgive me for having to rip it out of his hands...AND THE LUCKY WINNER IS...

GRETCHEN!!!

who said...

i'm glad you're back! i dont think ive ever introduced myself but i check your blog often (i found you through littlebandofbrothers) one of my favorite fall activities is cooking and baking all the wonderful comfort foods of the season. i love all the varieties of squash that can be a main course with salt and pepper or dessert with butter and brown sugar. i LOVE baking cookies, especially now that my son and his cousins are old enough to have fun helping out.
tis the season for fattening up for winter and i love it!

Congratulations Gretchen! Email me (beccashogren@yahoo.com) your address and I'll get your goodies in the mail asap!

1st BLOGIVERSARY and last chance at fall goodies!

2009-10-08T13:51:00.000-07:00

I have to admit, I didn't even plan it this way. Today is my 1st Blogiversary and the last day to get your name entered into a drawing to win these yummy fall goodies! I can't believe that a year has already gone by since my first post on this here blog of mine! I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my creations with you and making new friends along the way. I am so blessed and encouraged by all of my readers....THANK YOU!!!

Here is a little eye candy for you today. It's a card I made recently with some of my favorite Basic Grey papers (I think I say that about all my Basic Grey papers!). Just love this color combo!

Hey There, Cupcake Card

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Ink: Close To My Heart

Ribbon: Basic Grey & Martha Stewart

Monkey business

2009-10-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

I know that I don't have many years before my little guy puts his foot down and says he wants to decide what he will be for Halloween. So, in the meantime I LOVE getting to decide for him! Last year I couldn't resist the little monkey outfit! Here are a couple pages I made last year!

The pictures on the following page weren't actually taken on Halloween. They were taken the day we bought the costume. I was just dying to try it on him. We were at my in-laws house, my little guy was sick with a horrible cold, and he was not the least bit happy when we made him try on this furry thing. But I still couldn't resist snapping a picture!

This year I am going to attempt to sew him a Peter Pan costume since he LOVES watching that movie! We'll see how it turns out.

Oh, and you still have one more day to get your name entered in my Fall Giveaway!!! See this post!

Hope you're all have a wonderful Fall day!

Did you know...

2009-10-03T15:55:00.000-07:00

...that today is World Card Making Day??? So I thought I would jump on here real fast and share this little card I made recently using some of my favorite paper by Basic Grey and cute stamps from Papertrey.

We are having a somewhat relaxing Saturday getting errands done and chores around the house. It has been nice to feel the crisp fall weather moving in. I am looking forward to sipping some of my favorite fall flavored tea tonight, Apple Cinnamon Spice...yum!

Oh, and don't miss your chance to be entered into a drawing to win some fun fall goodies from me! See previous post!

Hope you're all having a wonderful Saturday!

Together Forever Card

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock and Ink: Close To My Heart

Stamps: Papertrey Ink & Basic Grey

Ribbon: craft supply

Ready for a little giveaway???

2009-10-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

In celebration of my return to the blogging world (see previous post) I want to give you, my readers, a chance to win a few scrappy goodies. So what is up for grabs?

This bundle of fun, perfect for some of those fall photos your itching it scrapbook.

(see below for close-ups)

Bundle Includes:

Paper pack by Making Memories

Mini book by Creative Imaginations

Clear stamp set by KI Memories

Single clear stamp by Studio Calico

Waxy Flax by Close To My Heart

And a full yard of pretty lace!

Are you wondering how you can be entered to win this fun stuff??? All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me what is your favorite Fall time activity. Easy, right!

Want a chance to have your name added multiple times to the drawing? Keep reading. For a chance to have your name added additional times you may choose to participate in the following:

*You'll get one additional entry for each of the following, so be sure to leave me an additional comment on this post for each item you have completed.*

-Become a follower of this blog by clicking the button labelled "follow" on the right sidebar under "followers." Already a follower? Great! Leave me a comment to remind me to enter your name!

-Blog about this giveaway on your own personal blog and leave me a comment with a link to your post!

I'll leave this drawing open for one week until midnight Thursday, October 8th. I will announce the winner sometime that following weekend!

Good luck! I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

It's been a while...

2009-09-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am still alive! Wow, I can't believe it has really been 4 months since my last post on here! Before you judge me lazy and totally disconnected let me explain myself. Back in May I discovered I was pregnant with our second child two days before my husband's birthday! Hooray! So, my son and I surprised him on his birthday telling him we were going to have another addition to our little family! My due date is March 2nd and we will find out the gender on October 13th! We're SO excited!!!

Anyhow, my horrible morning sickness started with a BANG! the morning of 4th of July and for about 8 weeks I was sick as a dog! So, I have spent the last four months sick and then recovering from being a hermit for so long. It has been horrible being sick, but I am not feeling a lot better and actually beginning to enjoy being pregnant again. Although, it is definitely more tiring this time around since I am chasing toddler everyday. Here I am at 12 weeks!

I did manage to do a few crafty things in the last four months. Here is a peek at what I have been up to.

A card for my husband's birthday.

One quick layout with photo's that should have been put on a page long ago!

And my first attempts at embroidering and sewing any kind of children's clothing! These were made as gifts for two very special little boys!

And here's the cute tag I made to wrap up the second jacket.

What do you think? I guess I haven't been totally lazy the last few months! Thanks for come back to visit me! Check back tomorrow for a little giveaway I am doing in celebration of my returning to the blogging world!

Better Than Ice Cream Card

Cardstock: My Mind's Eye

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Ink: CTMH

Stamp: My Favorite Things

Other: ric-rac, colored pencils

Playin' at the Park Layout

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Patterned Paper: Sassafras

Letter stickers: Scenic Route

Other: brads

My Man

2009-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today marks 3 years since my husband and I where married. It has been a blast and I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband. Just thought I would jump on here real quick and share with you the card I made for him. Masculine cards are always hard for me but I think he will like it!

Hope you're all having a great day!

My Man Card

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Cardstock: Bazzill

Letters: Cosmo Cricket

Bird punch: Martha Stewart

Ribbon: American Crafts

Thanks

2009-06-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

SO SORRY I have been M.I.A this past month! The month of May was crazy busy for my family! From a road trip to New Mexico to family coming to visit, I haven't had time to do a single creative thing! Although, I did find time to make invitation and party favor's for what we called a "Post Partum Pamper Party". Look here to see pics!

Anyhoo, just wanted to jump on here and say thank you to my readers! I have not forgotten about you or this here blog of mine. I promise to start posting more often! Here is a card I made a little while back! I finally got bold and pulled out my acrylic paints to use on my cards and scrapbook pages! So fun! You should try it!

Happy Monday!

Thanks Card Supplies

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Cardstock: Bazzill

Floss: Karen Foster

Flowers: Prima

Other: Cricut (George & Basic Shapes Cartridge), lace, acrylic paint

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

2009-05-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

In honor of National Scrapbooking Day I thought I would share with you another of my layouts I did using this new Cosmo Cricket paper! I just love all the colors!

Photo by Ellie Grover Photography

Hope you're all having a wonderful Saturday! I am off to eat fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies and watch a movie with my hubby!

"Love" Supplies

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Felt & Pin: Fancy Pants Designs

Chipboard & Photo clip: Making Memories

Floss: Karen Foster

Other: flowers, sewing thread, ric-rac, buttons (craft supply)

Growing & Glowing

2009-04-30T09:30:00.000-07:00

TWO WEEKS!!! Has it really been two weeks since I last posted!? My gosh, I really don't have any great excuses other than: my husband and I took a much needed get away without the little one, upon returning home our little one has been sick since, and I have been keeping myself busy with a few sewing projects and some scrapbook pages! Whew! I guess I have been busier than I thought. Here is one page I made recently. Now that our little one is over a year old I am finally scrapping my pregnancy pics! :)

Photo by Ellie Grover Photography!

I picked up some of the new Cosmo Cricket lines at our local scrapbook store...LOVE THEM!!!

I am anxiously waiting to get a phone call from a good friend who is having a scheduled c-section today with her fourth child! I am so excited to head to the hospital to hold her new little one!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're all having a good Thursday!

Growing & Glowing

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Cardstock: Bazzill

Chipboard: Cosmo Cricket

Border Punch: Martha Stewart

Other: Cricut Jasmine Cartridge (Provo Craft), lace, acrylic paint

Happy Birthday to me!

2009-04-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Today is my 26th birthday! My day included breakfast with my hubby at a fun little diner downtown, perusing through some fun antique stores, and lunch with some sweet friends! It was a great day! And to top it all off my mom got her May issue of Creating Keepsakes in the mail!

I didn't even know this issue was out yet but I was so excited to see one of my pages made the front of their "Seasonal Solutions" section! So fun! It is a great little section all about motherhood and creating pages that reflect our jobs as moms. It is definitely an issue worth checking out!

So, I thought I would share this page with you today. It is the coordinating page that goes with the page which was published in Creating Keepsakes <---click here and you will see my page on the scrolling slideshow too!

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Luv Layout

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Letter Stickers: American Crafts

Chipboard: Making Memories

Pen: Gelly Roll, Sakura

Font: CK Classical

Other: Jewels

And the winners are...

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And the winners are...Olive Oyl and Nicole!

Olive Oyl I will be sending you your free copy of the You're Invited Idea Book, and Nicole I will be sending you your free copy of Scrapbook Trends March Issue! I will also be including some free scrappy goodies for you! Congrats chicas! :)

My husband was sweet enough to help me pick the winners. He didn't even know I was doing a give away so I just had him pick two numbers without telling him why. After he picked the numbers I told him, "you just picked two winners!" He was a bit confused until I explained.

Hope you're all having a fabulous Saturday! We just got back from a fun birthday party. The little guy is down for a nap and his daddy just fell onto the couch for a nap too. I think I may join them. I am feeling really tired today!

Sew fun!

2009-03-27T15:35:00.000-07:00

Okay, so nothing scrappy to share with you today but I do have a few things that have really caught my eye and got my giddy! So my new secret is that I FINALLY got into sewing! My sweet mom gave me this little sewing machine that I think should probably only be used for paper-crafting but I just had some windows in my house calling for curtains. Well, I just finished my first sewing project! I made a valance for over our sliding glass doors in our family room. A super easy, beginner project but I am just proud of myself for figuring out how to use the sewing machine in the first place! My mom is a master seamstress and makes all kinds of beautiful and complicated things. She had tried to teach me over the years but I never really caught on. I guess I am more of a self-taught person. Anyway, all that to say here are a few things that I am excited about now that my craftiness has expanded to sewing! Enjoy!

First, Cosmo Cricket's new Cogsmo fabric!

Second, these adorable book covers by Christina's!

And third, this fabric banner by Elizabeth Kartchner (if only I had a little girl to make it for)!

Oh, and a little paper crafting inspiration too: Handmade Wreath's! What do you think?

Hope you're all having a wonderful Friday! Don't forget you have until midnight tonight to enter the drawing for my first giveaway! See this post!

enjoy a sunny day

2009-03-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a little card I put together recently! I love that spring is here! I really miss the sun during the winter months. There is something about being outside on a sunny day that just makes me feel so good! Hope you're all having a happy day!

Don't miss out on getting your name in the drawing for my first giveaway! You have until Friday night! See this post!

Sunny Day Card

Patterned Paper: K & Company

Letter stickers: Basic Grey

Ribbon: Making Memories

Brad: K & Company

Flowers, sewing thread: craft supply

A little inspiration for you!

2009-03-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to get better about posting everyday! Even though I don't have anything scrappy of my own to share everyday I thought I will start sharing some of the things that inspire me! I just found Jordan Ferney blog and love it! Check out these adorable balloon boat invitations she made!

Hope you're all having a wonderful day! You still have time to enter the drawing for my giveaway! See my previous post!

Back from the dead, a GIVEAWAY, & 2S4Y!

2009-03-24T14:45:00.000-07:00

Hello All! Wow, it has been a long time since I've been around this here blog of mine! The last two weeks have been really crazy for our family! First we took a road trip out to Utah to visit my husband's parents and attend one of my best friend's weddings. Ethan did amazing in the car! Hardly any crying with the help of a portable DVD player and a goodie bag full of nic-nac's from the dollar store. Pretty good for a 13 month old in the car for 10+ hours. Anyway, our trip was a blast, but the day we got home Ethan got the flu. He proceeded to pass it on to both my husband and I as well as the rest of our family here. Needless to say, we have been recovering for the past week and yesterday was the first day I felt like I was coming back from the dead.

These pictures of are of a couple flowers that were blooming in my mother-in-law's backyard. That is one thing I miss about springtime in Utah...the flowers are beginning to bloom even amidst a few snow storms.

Enough about what has been going on around here...I have some exciting news!!! Today I want to do my first GIVEAWAY!!! As I mentioned in my previous post two weeks ago (gosh, has it been that long!), my first cards came out in publication! To celebrate this fun occasion for myself I am going to GIVE AWAY ONE COPY of EACH MAGAZINE I have been published in!

To be entered into the giveaway just LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST! And if you want to get your name into the drawing more than once TELL A FRIEND about this drawing and make sure they leave a comment telling me you sent them! Easy enough right?! Oh, and did I mention I will throw in some cute scrappy supplies! :)

I will leave this drawing open until Friday, March 27th at 11:59pm PST. I will announce the winners the following Saturday!

The first winner will receive the You're Invited Idea Book by Scrapbook Trends!

And the second winner will receive Scrapbook Trends March Issue which is now SOLD OUT online!

For now I will leave you with these two bright, cheery cards I created today using Laura's sketch this week over at 2S4Y! A simple and easy sketch with endless possibilities!

New Baby Card

Cardstock: CTMH & Bazzill

Tag: Sassafras

Pom-poms & ribbon: craft supply

Accessories: Cuttlebug dotted embossing folder

Little Boy Card

Cardstock: Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Sassafras

Tag: Sassafras

Swirl: CTMH

Ribbon: KI Memories

Summertime cards & my 1st PUB!!!

2009-03-04T22:42:00.000-08:00

So, obviously I didn't get around to posting more of my summer cards over the weekend, but here are two more. I finally pulled out this CTMH stamp that I had sitting in my stamp stash but hadn't used yet! Isn't it a fun stamp?

Oh, and I have some EXCITING NEWS!!! My first two cards have been published by Scrapbook Trends! I have one card in their March Issue and one in their You're Invited Idea Book. I am a bit sad cause I haven't gotten my copies in the mail yet but I saw them in our local scrapbook store today! I feel so honored to have had the chance to get published and am quite excited for further future opportunities!

I am hoping to have a giveaway soon to celebrate! Check back over the next couple days for a chance to win some yummy scrappy supplies!

Food Card Supplies

Paper: My Mind's Eye

Stamp: CTMH (Summertime)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Floss: Karen Foster

Buttons: American Crafts

Other: Colored Pencils (CTMH)

Summertime Garden Card Supplies

Paper: My Mind's Eye

Stamp: CTMH (Summertime)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Floss: Karen Foster

Button: American Crafts

Ribbon: Making Memories

Other: Colored Pencils (CTMH), sewing thread

Paradise

2009-02-27T09:26:00.000-08:00

We have had a of couple really warm, beautiful days here lately and I LOVE it! I have realized lately that I am just kind of sick of winter! Mixed in the with those warm days has been really cold, rainy days. Just a sign that spring is coming and then summer! I can't wait to lay in the warmth of the sun and take refreshing dips in the pool. Anyway, in light of how I am feeling about our changing seasons I decided to pull out some fun supplies and whip up some summer cards!

I made this card using Laura's sketch over at 2S4Y. The flowers are cut from some K & Company Paper and the stamp is one of my favorites from CTMH. It is a super simple card with very few supplies needed. Gotta love that!

Hope you are all having a wonderful Friday! I hope to be back more this weekend to share the rest of my summer cards with you!

Supplies:

Paper: K & Company

Stamp: CTMH (Paradise)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

The Day You Were Born

2009-02-21T20:28:00.001-08:00

Here is a little something I have been wanting to make for about a year! It's a little mini album with pictures that my best friend Ellie took of us at the hospital the day our son was born! I absolutely love these pictures and I am soooo glad she brought her camera that day! Thanks again Ellie! Enjoy!

Off to watch a movie with my hubby! Hope you're having a great Saturday night!

Paper & Ribbon: Cosmo Cricket
Floss: Karen Foster
Eyelet: CTMH
Album: Studio 8
Ink: StazOn & CTMH
Stamp: Baby Boy by Scrappy Cat

ABC...

2009-02-19T14:23:00.000-08:00

Hello! Just thought I would hop on here real quick to show you the card I managed to find time to make this week using Kazan's sketch over at 2S4Y. I'm still in the process of getting my new scraproom organized but I had to stop and create something real quick in order to give myself a boost of motivation. Now if I could just figure out how to motivate my hubby to hang some shelves for me...hmm...any ideas?

Hope you're all having a great Thursday!

All supplies by Cosmo Cricket except button by Making Memories & floss by Karen Foster. I also used my Cuttlebug for the little embossing.
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Birthday Fun!

2009-02-16T14:30:00.000-08:00

Sorry that I have really been slacking on this here blog of mine! I just can't seem to get myself organized these days. We moved, then had family in town along with my son's first birthday party, and now I have got my hands full with my little guy being sick. I am hoping it is just a cold and not the flu! Yuck!

Anyhoo, I just thought I would jump on here today and let you know I haven't totally disappeared and show you some things I put together for my son's b-day party as promised. His favorite toys are balls...they have been since he was really little! So we decided to do a ball-themed party.

The invitations I cut using my Cricut, and then I finished it off by adding some buttons by American Crafts.

The party favors made using recycled baby food jars, red spray paint, some My Mind's Eye paper, twill, my Cricut, and CK Printer Font.

And a little banner I threw together real quick for the occasion using some My Mind's Eye Paper, my Cricut, and some orange pom-poms.

Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!

I'm back...

2009-02-02T08:58:00.000-08:00

For the most part we are settled into our new house. I still have a little organizing and A LOT of cleaning to do but our internet is hooked up and my scraproom is somewhat organized (I'll show photos once it is finished. It is the only room we have painted in the house so far and I am really happy with the colors! I am hoping that I will be able to start creating a few new projects here soon but this week I am going to be busy planning our son's first birthday party. I will post pictures soon of the invitations I sent out and the little party favors I am making using recycled baby food jars. We have lots of family coming into town for the celebration...it should be fun!

Here is a page that I created before we moved. This was the picture I used on our Christmas card this year! The photo was taken by my amazingly talented photog friend Ellie Grover!

Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!

"Us 3" supply list:

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Chipboard frame: Making Memories
Chipboard letters: Basic Grey
Ink: CTMH (Black)
#3 Die-Cut: Basic Grey
Family ribbon slider: CTMH
Dotted Ribbon: Making Memories
Brands and floss: CTMH
Other: Liquid Glass (CTMH)

Blog Candy

2009-01-21T20:25:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I'm still unpacking and trying to get settled into our new place! We don't have internet set up yet but my hubby is letting me use his computer real quick. :) I love our new house and am trying to decide on a paint color for my scrap room! Any suggestions?

You need to hop on over to Creative Journey, one of my FAVORITE BLOGS, for some yummy blog candy! Leave a comment on this post by January 25th to win some beautiful stuff!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Love Birds

2009-01-06T09:43:00.000-08:00

Well, I guess I can't get enough of these cute love birds by Kim Hughes! Here is another card I used them on!

Just wanted to let you know I may be a bit of a ghost here on my blog over the next couple of weeks! My husband and I decided this past weekend that we are going to be moving in TWO WEEKS! So, needless to say I have a lot to do over the next couple weeks with packing and planning our son's 1st birthday party! I will try to stop by here and show you a few things I have been working on, but hopefully I will be back going strong once we get settled. We are moving out of our little two bedroom apartment into a 3 bedroom house with a pool! Which means I will have MY OWN SCRAP-ROOM! Well, at least until another baby comes along. :)

Don't forget I have lots of stamps for sale! See this post or check my Etsy Store!

Hope are are all having a great Tuesday!

Love Birds

Paper: Making Memories

Journaling Tag: K & Company

Stamps: The Birds & The Bees by Kim Hughes (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Ribbon: Martha Stewart

Chipboard: Maya Road

Floss: Karen Foster

Lace & button: craft supply

The last of the presents!

2009-01-03T18:55:00.000-08:00

Here are the last two Christmas presents that I made for some men in my life! Sorry the pictures are kind of yellow. The first is a bookmark I made for my husband. He said all he wanted for Christmas we for me to make him a bookmark with a picture of our son and I on it along with something reminding him of how much he has to be thankful for! Isn't that so sweet?! So here is what I came up with, and he loved it! :)

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Fonts: CK Printer, CK Card Starters (scrapnfont.com)

Other: Cricut Fabulous Finds Cartridge (Provo Craft), eyelet, twill

This second present I made for my dad. He is one of those guys that is never in want for anything...just always content with what he has. I made him this frame using a photo matte I had sitting around and put it on a little easel. I think he liked it!

Paper: K & Company

Letter stickers: Pink Paisley

Chipboard heart: Making Memories

Other: Cricut Home Accents Cartridge (Provo Craft), photo matte, easel

More handmade Christmas gifts!

2009-01-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

Here are some Christmas gifts I made for my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. I picked up the wood carved pieces at Michael's, covered them in some Christmas paper, added some paint, glitter, and ribbon!

Fab5 and A Christmas Layout

2008-12-28T15:25:00.000-08:00

I made the Fab5 for the second time over at 2S4Y!!! So fun! Thanks Kazan & Laura! I feel honored!

Well, even though I am a bit embarrassed of my yellow photos I thought I would share this layout with you anyway (I am working on my photog skills). I did this layout using a sketch from Becky over at PageMaps! It is a great sketch! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Hopefully I will be back later today to show you more of the Christmas gifts I created! Don't forget I have stamps for sale! See this post!

Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH

Chipboard letters: Thickers by American Crafts

Other: glitter (CTMH), snowflake (Target), velvet ribbon, twill

Some sketch challenges!

2008-12-26T22:19:00.000-08:00

Wow, I am tired! It has been a wonderful week celebrating Christ's birth and I feel a bit worn out, but it feels good! It was our first Christmas with a child and my husband and I discovered it is sooo fun, but not as relaxing as former years. :) Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

On to some crafty things...here is a card I made using this weeks sketch created by Kazan over at 2S4Y. I picked up these snowflakes at Target and just loved how they made this card sparkle!

And here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over at CPS! Once again I used this adorable stamp set from Kim Hughes!

Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland
Paper: Basic Grey

Stamp: CTMH

Ink: Cocoa (CTMH)

Border Punch: Martha Stewart

Ribbon: Offray

Brad: Stampin' Up

Additional tools: Cricut Fabulous Finds Cartridge (Provo Craft), twill

Sweetie Pie

Paper: Basic Grey

Stamp: The Birds & The Bees by Kim Hughes (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Ink: Cocoa (CTMH)

Ribbon: Offray

Brads: Stampin' Up

Additional tools: Cricut Fabulous Finds Cartridge (Provo Craft), sewing thread

A whole flock of presents!

2008-12-24T07:24:00.000-08:00

(front)

(back)

(inside)

I had a little gift exchange yesterday with three good friends! These were the gifts I gave them. I am always looking for a good, cute journal. I am very particular about my journals. I like them to be spiral (easier to write in because it can lay flat), lined (because I have major problems trying to write straight without lines), and CUTE of course! I don't know if everyone else feels the way I do about journals, but I wanted to try and find a way to make my own journals and this is what I came up with!

I used a Five Star 5"x7" notebook, some Basic Grey Paper, the new Nestabilities Bird Die Cut from Spellbinders, some ribbon, and some sewing thread. Maybe I will post a tutorial later on how I put these together!

And look at the cute things they gave me! Davi gave me a new Hero Arts stamp set! I cannot wait to play with it!!! Thanks Davi!

We seem to have had a bird theme going on this year cause Lorie made me this adorable little bird...

...and this cute little place for me to keep diapers and wipes (not sure what the official name is). I have totally been wanting one of these since my little guy is almost one and I am getting a little sick of carrying my diaper bag everywhere. Now I can throw this in my purse and leave the diaper bag in the car! Thanks Lorie!

Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas Eve!

A little present for a little girl...

2008-12-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

So, here is the first of a couple Christmas presents that I made this year. I figure I can show you this one because I already gave it to her. :) I made this little counting book for a dear friend of mine's daughter. Isn't she adorable? I think her favorite part was that her picture was on the front. I used a cardboard kids book I picked up for a $1 and used some old/retired papers and cardstock from CTMH along with my cricut. It was a super easy, quick but cute gift!

Happy Days

2008-12-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Here is my card using this weeks sketch by Laura over at 2S4Y. I love this paper by Cosmo Cricket and this Nestabilities bird cut by Spellbinder!

Also, don't miss out on my STAMP SALE see details on this post! Hope you're having a wonderful day!

Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Journal Tag (sentiment): Cosmo Cricket

Bird die-cut: Nestabilities by Spellbinder

Lace: Wrights

Brads: CTMH

Other: sewing thread (craft supply)

Stamps for SALE!!!

2008-12-15T16:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies! I am trying to clear out the stamp collection so here are a few stamps that I would love to sell for great prices! Most are Stampin' UP and most HAVEN'T EVER BEEN USED or are gently used and in great condtion! Please email me at beccashogren@yahoo.com and let me know which stamps you would like. I am only accepting PayPal as your payment. Under each picture is the stamp's name (my own made up names for each stamp or set), price, and (shipping cost). I will offer DISCOUNTED SHIPPING IF YOU ORDER MORE THAN ONE ITEM. I will let you know the discounted shipping offer when you email me with your order! Once a set has been sold I will delete it from this post. Thanks!

Individual Flowers - $1 ($1.50 shipping)

Swirly Hearts - $1 ($1.50 shipping)

Background lines - $1 ($1.50 shipping)

Swirly Background $1 ($1.50 shipping)

Delightful Flowers $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Friendship Flowers - $5 ($2. 50 shipping)

Leaf Sketches - $3 ($2.50 shipping)

Only One You - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Flowers & Leaves - $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Flowers - $3 ($2.50 shipping)

Watercolor Background - $1 ($2.50 shipping)

Swirly Flowers - $2 ($2.50 shipping)

Little Flower - $3 ($2.50 shipping)

Flower Pots - $3 ($2.50 shipping)

Random Stamps - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Floral - $5 ($2. 50 shipping)

Circles - $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Seasons - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Outlines - $6 ($2.50 shipping)

Quotes - $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Flower Jar - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Silhouette - $3 ($2.50)

Hearts - $3 ($2.50 shipping)

Highest of Arts - $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Holidays - $4 ($2.50 shipping)

Art Mail - $2 ($1.00 shipping)

Warmest Wishes - $1 ($1 shipping)

Forever Friends - $1 ($1 shipping)

Best Wishes - $1 ($1 shipping)

Treasures - $1 ($1 shipping)

Never Fade - $1 ($1 shipping)

Friendship - $1 ($1 shipping)

Good Thing - $1 ($1 shipping)

Thank You Flower - $1 ($1 shipping)

Wedding Bells - $1 ($1 shipping)

"L" Heart - $1 ($1 shipping)

Light - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Shoes - $5 ($2.50 shipping)

Robot lunch box

2008-12-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a little something I made a while back for my friend, Lorie's, little boy who was turning one! I didn't even know it but it just turns out that she LOVES robots! :) Speaking of Lorie, she is an amazing photographer and also very creative! If you are looking for something cute you should check out her Etsy store! Anyway, this was just a little gift for her adorable son Henry. I thought maybe he could use it to keep some little toys in or something, and mom could use the mini album to fill with pics from his b-day party or his second year. I used almost all Cosmo Cricket products and the little lunch box I picked up in the $1 section at Joanne's.

Who loves you?

2008-12-12T08:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I put together this week using some scraps of Pink Paisley papers! I love this owl and the colors in these papers! I cut the wreath out of their patterned paper and used some liquid glass on the owl's eyes. Can you tell I am obsessed with this ribbon I keep using (it is just something I picked up at Michael's). Still doing my own hand stitching...really hoping to get a sewing machine for Christmas. :) Hope you are having a good day!

Paper & Alphabet letters: Pink Paisley
Cardstock: Brazzill
Liquid Glass: CTMH
Floss: Karen Foster
Pearlized Pins: Singer
Ribbon, sewing thread & button: craft supply

Mr. & Mrs.

2008-12-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I did with this weeks bonus sketch from Heide over at 2S4Y. I really liked this sketch! I cut the love birds from my Basic Grey paper then added some Stickles, a jewel, and ribbon to make it a little more glamorous!

Paper: Basic Grey

Ink: Black (CTMH)

Stamp: Studio G

Ribbon: Cosmo Cricket

Accessories: Stickles (Ranger), jewel (craft supply)

Congrats...

2008-12-09T09:34:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I made this week using Kazan's sketch from 2S4Y. I made it a to be a wedding card to give to a bride and groom, but when my husband saw it he said he thought it looked more like a graduation card. Oh well, guess it could go either way. I just love this Basic Grey paper and these sparkly Thickers chipboard letters!

Paper: Basic Grey

Alphabet chipboard: Thickers (American Crafts)

Ink: Black (CTMH)

Ribbon & Jewels: craft supply

Another christmas card...

2008-12-08T11:15:00.000-08:00

Here is another Christmas card I made recently using some KI Memories supplies that I won over on the KI memories blog! So fun! It is actually supplies from their "Surprise" birthday collection, but I have really gotten into this "non-traditional" Christmas card idea this year!

Paper & Felt letters: KI Memories

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Jewels: CTMH

Buttons & ribbon: craft supply

Peace

2008-12-07T23:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I did using the CPS sketch for this week! I know, it's kinda weird to see a butterfly on a Christmas card...but I like it! Hope it helps brighten your day and get you into the Christmas spirit!

Paper: K & Company

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Felt letters: Thickers (American Crafts)

Tools: Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Cricut Fabulous Finds Cart (Provo Craft)

Ribbon, jewels, brads: craft supply

It's been a while...

2008-12-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

Wow, I know, I have been missing in action the last TWO WEEKS! Yeah, it's crazy! I have been busy send out Christmas cards, decorating for Christmas, shopping for Christmas, making Christmas presents, etc. Christmas is keeping me busy this month but I love it! It is our son's first Christmas so there is something joyful about sharing in his first experience of the day Christ was born!

Anyway, on to more scrappy stuff! I wish I could show you some of the things I am making as Christmas presents but it would ruin the surprise if some particular family members decided to check my blog this month! :) So maybe I will show you after Christmas! Although, here is a layout I did this weekend with a picture I took on Thanksgiving! I used a sketch from Becky over at PageMaps! She is having a little contest over there you should check out! She asked us to use her sketch to scrap something we are thankful for! My husband and son are definitely what I am most thankful for!

All products are from Cosmo Cricket expect ribbon, button, & ric-rac are from my craft supply. And I used my Sepia writing pen from Martha Stewart Crafts for the journaling.

I love my Mother!

2008-11-25T22:10:00.000-08:00

When I saw the sketches on 2S4Y this week I was trying to figure out what kind of card to make with them. I had just picked up these Hambly Screen Prints and thought of my mom when I saw the old sewing machine. My mom loves to sew and she has an old sewing machine similar to this one so I had to make a card for her with it! Love you mom!

For this first card I used the bonus sketch from Hanneka. LOVE this sketch!

And for this second card I used this weeks sketch from Kazan. Another great sketch!

Gotta run! I'll be back later with my supply list! :)

Shopping and more...

2008-11-22T15:03:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I opened my own Etsy shop! If you have never visited Etsy you have got to stop by! It has the most amazing things to buy! Everything is either handmade or vintage items or items that can be used for your own handmade things! I just posted my recent Christmas cards and I will be posting some stamps up for sale hopefully by the end of the day today! Please stop by my store!

And here is something a little scrappy for your eyes to see! I made this card a LONG time ago! It is made with all CTMH materials and is just a fun little card to let someone know they are in your thoughts! Gotta run...the little one just woke up from his nap!

All materials: CTMH

Hope you all are having a great Saturday!

Two More Non-Traditional Christmas Cards!

2008-11-20T15:29:00.000-08:00

Well, I just loved this idea of non-traditional Christmas colors (especially with these beautiful snowflake ornaments) that I made two more cards with the same supplies using the sketches this week from 2S4Y. The first I did using Laura's sketch #13, and the second card I did using this weeks bonus sketch from Kristen Swain. What I think is so great about these cards is that they are both a card and a gift because the receiver can take the ornament off the card and hang it on their tree! What do you think?

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Pink Carnation)
Stamp: Sorry, I don't know (it is just one I found in my stash of "unknown" stamps).
Ink: White Pigment Ink (CTMH)
Accessories: Cricut "Home Accents" cartridge (Provo Craft), snowflake ornament (Target), ribbon & jewels (Michael's), sewing thread (craft supply)

Snowflake Christmas Card!

2008-11-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

I used the CPS sketch from this week to make a Christmas card for the current Bitten by the Bug contest. Regina challenged us to make a Christmas card with any Cricut cartridge of our choice, but we had to use non-traditional Christmas colors! Isn't that a great idea? I used my "home accents" cartidge to make the label and tied on this cute snowflake ornament that I found at Target for really cheap! Making this card really got me into the Christmas spirit! What do you think?

The sentiment is stamped with Black StazOn ink with clear embossing on top.

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Pink Carnation)

Stamp: No Peeking (CTMH)

Ink: StazOn (Black), clear embossing powder

Accessories: Cricut "Home Accents" cartridge (Provo Craft), snowflake ornament (Target), ribbon & jewels (Michael's)

love...

2008-11-15T08:49:00.000-08:00

Here is what I created this week using Kazan's sketch from 2S4Y! I used my Cricut to cut out the sentiment and my Martha Stewart punch for the flowers! I also got to use my new stamp set from Kim Hughes again!

Patterned Paper: K & Company

Cardstock: Chocolate (CTMH)

Chipboard: Making Memories

Stamp: The Birds and The Bees by Kim Hughes (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Ink: Espresso (Ranger)

Accessories: Cricut Home Accents Cartridge (Provo Craft), flower punch (Martha Stewart), Liquid Pearls (Ranger), sewing thread & button (craft supply)

First CPS Sketch and a few other cards!

2008-11-14T20:20:00.000-08:00

Well, I have been visiting CPS for quite some time now but never done the weekly sketch. I loved this weeks sketch so much I had to do it! I used Kim Hughes new stamp set The Birds and The Bees! This stamp set is sooo cute and I have been dying to play with it since Kim sent it to me last week! Thanks Kim!!! What do you think?

Patterned Paper: K & Company

Cardstock: Colonial White (CTMH)

Stamp: The Birds and The Bees by Kim Hughes (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Ink: Espesso (Ranger)

Ribbon: Michael's

Accessories: Cricut Home Accents Cartridge (Provo Craft), metal frame (SU!), border punch (Martha Stewart), flower (craft supply)

Here are two other cards I made recently. I am stocking up on my baby cards!

Patterned Paper & Journal Tag: K & Company
Doily: Wilton
Stamp: Scrappy Cat
Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)
Bird Rub-On: My Mind's Eye
Ribbon: Michael's
Pearls: Martha Stewart

Patterned Paper, Chipboard, Die-cuts, ribbon, rub-on: Cosmo Cricket
Stamp: Scrappy Cats
Ink: Black (CTMH)
Cardstock, brads, rhinestone, liquid glass: CTMH
Word bubble die-cut: Cricut George Cartridge (Provo Craft)

First Clear Card!

2008-11-06T11:08:00.000-08:00

This was my first clear card! Carla gave a great tutorial over on her blog and it gave me the confidence to try. I didn't really branch out much from her design but maybe I will next time. :)

Patterned Paper: Basic Gray

Ribbon: Cosmo Cricket

Stamp: From Me To You (CTMH)

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Happiness is...

2008-11-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

Here is my card using this weeks 2S4Y sketch by Laura! I don't know why but this sketch was a bit challenging for me and I am not sure in the end if I really felt like I followed the sketch but here is what came of it. :) I was originally planning on making it a wintery Christmas card but the more I worked with the colors and paper the more I thought of spring!

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, K & Company

Journaling Tag & bird cut-out: K & Company

Assessories: Rub-on (Cosmo Cricket), Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), Swirl (My Mind's Eye), Border Punch (Martha Stewart) Ribbon (Michael's) Button (Deja Views), Floss (Karen Foster Design's)

Two Cards!

2008-10-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

Here are two cards I did this week using sketch's from 2S4Y. The first was Kazan's sketch #12 and the second used the bonus sketch from Joke. This was my first time doing stitching on a card since I don't have a sewing machine I DID IT BY HAND! I think I will ask for a sewing machine for Christmas cause it just took way to long but I LOVE stitching with paper!

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Stamp: Follow Your Dreams (CTMH)

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Accessories: Scalloped Edge Punch (Fiskar's), brown sewing thread, felt flower (Fancy Pant's Designs), liquid pearls (ranger), ribbon (Michael's)

Patterned Paper: Making Memories

Stamp: From Me To You (CTMH)

Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)

Accessories: chipboard flower (Making Memories), ribbon (Michael's), button (craft supply), floss (Karen Foster Design's)

Girlfriends!

2008-10-28T15:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a layout I did recently. These eight girls are my best friends from college. We still get together once a year and spend a weekend together. Even though some of us are married and now having kids we still make it a priority to stay involved in each other's lives. I couldn't asked for better friends!

Patterned Paper: Memoirs (Inque Boutique)

Cardstock: Colonial White (CTMH)
Ink: Cocoa (CTMH)
Accessories: Chipboard (Memoirs by Inque Boutique), Cricut Alphalicious Cartridge (Provo Craft), Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Pearls (Martha Stewart), Scalloped Edge Punch (SU!), Ribbon (KI Memories)

Baby Mine

2008-10-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a card I did using the "bonus sketch" from 2S4Y this week!

And here is the inside...it's always fun to do something special on the inside of a card!

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Cardstock: CTMH (Chocolate)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: Rub-ons (Cosmo Cricket), tree chipboard (Maya Road), Ribbon (Michael's), flowers (Gartner Studio's), doily (Wilton)

Three layouts!

2008-10-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a card and a couple layouts I have been working on.

This card was done using Laura's sketch from 2S4U. It was so fun to do a pop-up card! This was my first one!

This layout is based on a sketch from Becky over at PageMaps. This leaf stamp set is one of my favorites because you can do the layering effect. We took our son on his first trip to the Pumpkin Patch this past weekend and he loved it!

This was done using the sketch by Anam Stubbinton from the Fall Issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today.

Pattered Paper: CTMH

Cardstock: CTMH (Olive)
Ink: CTMH (Olive & Goldrush)
Stamp: CTMH (Season's of Change & Harvest Memories)
Ribbon: Offray
Floss: Karen Foster Design
Accessories: Provo Craft Cricut (Alphalicious Cartridge)
Chipboard frame: Technique Tuesday

Cousins

2008-10-20T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a layout I did using Becky's sketch from Creative Keepsakes Magazine. This was a fun and easy layout to do (even though I wasn't that happy with how the pictures turned out). I only used a couple simple supplies.

Patterned Paper & Cardstock: My Mind's Eye

Journaling Tag : My Mind's Eye
Floss: Karen Foster Design
Accessories: Provo Craft Cricut (Alphalicious Cartridge)

Note: flower embellishments are cut from patterned paper.

Altered Bra...

2008-10-17T15:44:00.000-07:00

I know some of you may be thinking, "what in the world?" about my little project I would like to share with you today. Melissa Frances is hosting an altered bra contest over on her blog for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I first read her post about it and thought it was a nice thought but not a project I was interested in being a part of. Then I was watching an interview on TV of Condoleezza Rice (US National Security Advisor) in which she was talking about her mother's fight with breast cancer. She said something to the effect of "everyone is in some way impacted by breast cancer" and I thought she is totally right. Almost everyone has a family member, friend, coworker, or has them self been diagnosed with breast cancer.

All that to say, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago when she was in her eighties. I thought for sure this would be the time to say goodbye to her since I couldn't comprehend her old, frail body fighting off something like this. Well, after surgery and radiation treatment I am happy to say that she is still with us today and will be 92 years old next month. She has lived to see the birth of my first son and her first great-grandchild. She is a very sweet, loving lady and has always been a prayer warrior for our family. So this project is dedicated to her.

Paper: Basic Grey

Accessories: Cricut (Home Accents), rhinestones (CTMH), ribbon & flowers (craft supply)

Hang in there...

2008-10-16T13:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a little card I put together using this weeks sketch from Kazan over at 2 Sketches 4 You.

Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Colonial White)

Stamp: Stampin' Up

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: ribbon, lace, and button (craft supply)

Christmas Ornament

2008-10-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

I decided now that I have started my own blog it was time for me to participate is my first contest. Regina over at Bitten By the Bug challenged us to make a Christmas ornament using a circle punch from one of three Cricut cartridges. I chose one from my "home accents" cartridge. This was a super easy project! I just cut out the image four times, folded them in half, strung some beading through the center and glued them together. It was hard to get a good picture of this because the beads I used are clear (but sparkly) and they just disappeared when photographing them. If you have any pointers for my photography let me know.

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: beads, ribbon, and twill (craft supply)

Here comes TROUBLE...

2008-10-13T14:24:00.000-07:00

Having a baby has made scrapbooking even more fun for me! This is one of my favorite layouts that I have done with pictures of my son. We were given this book at a baby shower and it is honestly the coolest book. It is called The Dangerous Book for Boys and it is full of great ideas of fun and crazy activities to do with boys. Of course we haven't gotten to really use it yet because it is more for elementary and middle school aged boys but my husband and I can't wait to use some of the ideas! If you have boys you should definitely check it out!

Anyway, one day (when my son had just figured out how to crawl) he went over to the bookshelf and pulled this particular book off the shelf. It made me chuckled because the picture he made with the book described exactly how I was beginning to feel now that he was crawling. My whole world seemed to be changing with his mobility and ability to get into everything and explore everything! I know having grown up with three brothers that a world with boys is full of danger, adventure, exploration, and fun!

Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket, K & Company

Accessories: Cricut Opposites Attract (Provo Craft), Diecuts (Cosmo Cricut), Brad (American Crafts), buttons (craft supply), ribbon (Cosmo Cricket)

It's a Girl

2008-10-11T20:44:00.000-07:00

I was going through my card supply and realized I don't have any baby girl cards so of course I had to make one! Right now I am currently obsessed with my Cricut (can you tell?), it just makes my creations so much easier! Normally I love stamping but I guess I am taking a bit of a break from stamping to use my Cricut. Maybe one day soon I will get up enough motivation to use both on something!

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Cardstock: CTMH (Colonial White, Orchid Bouquet, & Chocolate)
Accessories: Cricut (New Arrivals), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), lace & ribbon (craft supply), pacifier charm (Michael's)

Thanks Card

2008-10-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

Here is another little card I put together using using some of my scraps, my Cricut and some cute patterned paper by K & Company called "Wild Saffron".

Patterned Paper: K & Company, Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Cranberry)
Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)
Accessories: Cricut (George & Basic Shapes; Home Accents), Stickles (Lime Green, Xmas Red, Cinnamon, Copper) Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart)

Feeling fruity!

2008-10-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

Well, I just loved the pear and apple that I found on my "home accent" cricut cartridge that I had to design some scrapbook layouts around them. What do you think? A little fruity, huh?

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Sweet Leaf, Chocolate, & Cranberry)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: Cricut (Home Accents & Alphalicious), Thickers, Stickles (Xmas Red, Lime Green, & Cinnamon), Flower Punch (Martha Stewart), ribbon & buttons (craft supply)

Inspired by Dawn...

2008-10-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

This card was inspired by one of my favorite blogs by Dawn McVey. If you haven't seen her site then you should check it out. She is so creative! I just love how she made this simple, yet elegant monogrammed card. Here is my take on her design.

Patterned Paper: K & Company

Cardstock: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: Ribbon (craft supply), Butterfly punch & pearls (Martha Stewart), Cricut (Opposites Attract)

First Post!

2008-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking about starting my own "paper-crafting blog" for a while now because I am feeling a bit left out when I see all the other fabulous blogs out there! So, here I am! I really don't know right now how often I will be posting or even who will be viewing this but whoever you are...I hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave me comments and direct me to your own creative blogs! I always love being inspired by fellow paper crafters!

Here is a one of my most recent creations. I made this for my brother and his fiance!

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Cardstock: CTMH (Chocolate & Sweet Leaf)

Ink: CTMH (Chocolate)

Accessories: Cricut (Home Accents & Alphalicious), Stickles (Lime Green), Ribbon (Martha Stewart & craft supply), button (craft supply)