My Basket of Scraps

Good ideas....gone bad :(

2012-01-18T07:48:00.001-05:00

You ever find an idea you really want to try and get really excited about it? This was it. Or maybe NOT!Good idea gone bad. It may not be the technique it may be me. Well, yes, it's probably me because when I saw this done I LOVED how it turned out. I didn't save where I found it because I just saw it in passing and remembered what they did. Here's how you go about it and maybe you will have

Get your doodle on.....

2012-01-15T15:44:00.000-05:00

I've been enjoying doodling lately. Here's a little one I did in my journal on book paper. I used my pencil to doodle before I attempted with the pen. I've learned this is the easiest for me since I don't cope too well with making mistakes and having to go with the flow. I used Faber Castell Pitt Pens, S, M, & B. Then I went and colored in with Derwent Inktense Pencils and my water brush. I

Wishing & Hoping Creations

2012-01-02T00:05:00.001-05:00

Wishing and Hoping KOTM creations from The Flying UnicornOn SALE NOW! SOLD OUT! Graphic 45 Papers 3x3 Mini Canvas using the stencils, stickers from the KOTM along with Color Wash, Glimmer Mist, Molding Paste, Paint and Dew Drops 1942 - All items from the KOTM except Brads in the flowers. Off the Page Project Card - All Items from KOTM except Brads Journal - Purchased Journal from Target,

Wishing & Hoping KOTM

2012-01-01T08:54:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!Today is the day for the "WISHING & HOPING" KOTM!Get yours now at The Flying Unicorn I'll be back tomorrow with a few of my creations with the kit! Two of the above creations are mine, can you guess which ones?

Wishing & Hoping

2011-12-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's that time of the month again.....time for some sneak peek of the January 2012 Kit of the month"Wishing & Hoping" fromThe Flying UnicornAvailable January 1st!

Alcohol Ink & Water Tutorial

2011-12-20T12:47:00.000-05:00

Graphic 45 Christmas Mini

2011-12-12T09:00:00.003-05:00

Wow, it's amazing how fast this month is flying by! I can't believe it's almost the middle of December. Where has it gone? I thought it was about time to show you a Christmas mini album that I made using Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium Paper available at The Flying Unicorn Store I've added from my stash some bling and flowers along with lots of lace and ribbon.

Da do ron ron ron....

2011-12-08T11:03:00.000-05:00

Da do ron ron! You got it? If not you're not old enough, LOL How about a cute oh so fun challenge over at The Flying Unicorn Remember your first childhood idol crush? Today it's Justin Beiber for most tweens, who was yours? This was the poster on my wall........Sean Cassidy :) Why don't you come play along? We have some fabulous prizes as always!

Santa's Worshop Tutorial

2011-12-03T16:26:00.000-05:00

Do you love tutorials? YES! Well we have a whole month of them during December over at The Flying UnicornCome join in on all the fun! Today is my day for a tut! Learn how to make a mini album with ONE SHEET OF CARDSTOCK! There's a video for you to watch here as well as photos!ENJOY!

Sugar Plum Dreams - Available NOW!

2011-12-01T00:10:00.002-05:00

SUGAR PLUM DREAMSAVAILABLE NOW! Get this great kit while it's still available! The Flying Unicorn

Santa's Workshop

2011-11-30T00:30:00.000-05:00

The Creative Team, aka Alda and her elves, at the Flying Unicorn has been hard at work behind the scenes, getting ready for the month of December. We’re bringing you a technique loaded, fun-filled, December!! Everyday, through December 24th, there will be a new technique tutorial posted for you to try. Some will be simple, others a little more complex, but there will be something for everyone!

DT Call and Paper Variety Announcement

2011-11-29T11:03:00.002-05:00

I want to pass on to you this message from The Paper Variety: Hello crafty friends! As we approach 2012, Abby and Suzanne have decided to make a few new and exciting changes to The Paper Variety! Beginning in January, the TPV blog face will receive a makeover and we'll also be including tutorials (photo & video) for our readers :) There are a few other improvements in the making, but you'll have

Sugarplum Dreams Sneaks

2011-11-27T10:58:00.000-05:00

Take a peek at the Decmber Kit of the Month for The Flying Unicorn.... Sugarplum Dreams Available December 1st

Silent Auction

2011-11-22T21:12:00.000-05:00

Please join us November 26th through November 28th for Flying Unicorn’s First Annual Silent Auction of all things scrapbook, all from the private stashes of the Flying Unicorn Creative Team. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Women in Distress. Some of us are putting together kits, some of us are destashing. There’s bound to be something you’ll want; place your bid, and it might be

Family Challenge

2011-11-09T13:27:00.002-05:00

This weeks challenge is up over at The Paper Variety And here's what you are playing for...some yummy Echo Park! Hope you can play along. Here's my example :) Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe, 2 MS punches used along with layering :)

EmpowHER

2011-11-08T16:17:00.000-05:00

A very special time at Flying Unicorn Many of us know women who have had to live with the fear and reality of abuse. Flying Unicorn needs your help to empower these women to find the courage to take control of their lives and leave the nightmares they are living. You can help and here’s how. For each purchase that you make during the month of November, Flying Unicorn will donate 5% of the

Thank You Challenge

2011-11-04T10:08:00.000-04:00

My challenge this month over at The Flying Unicorn is a "Thank You" challenge. To be entered to win all you need to do is create either a card or Layout using the words "Thank You" on it. You will be entered to win these yummy goodies: Flying Unicorn also has a promotion going on with "Women in Distress" to help raise money. Please see this post here how you can help just by uploading your

A Few Cards

2011-11-03T13:15:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to pop in to share a few cards with you. These three were published in the Enchanted Creations Magazine in October and the Christmas one was in November's issue. This Steampunk card used a digi image that I added Ranger Crackle to and raised with pop dots. I used Tim Holtz stamps and grungeboard along with some ink splatters. This steampunk card I used misting/masking with some

Remember the Days - Flying Unicorn Nov. Kit of the Month

2011-11-01T00:10:00.002-04:00

AVAILABLE NOW!!!Remember the DaysFlying Unicorn Kit of the MonthON SALE NOW!!! Get them before they are gone!

Women in Distress EmpowHER

2011-10-31T09:15:00.000-04:00

2011-10-26T09:09:00.000-04:00

Here is a another sneak look at November's Kit of the Month .... Kits are available on November 01, 2011 at Flying Unicorn Store no sign ups, no membership, once they are gone they are gone ! 31.99 + 8.95 shipping USA and 16.95 International .

Remember the Days

2011-10-25T12:09:00.000-04:00

It's sneak peek time over at The Flying Unicorn! Novemberf's Kit of the Month "Remember the Days" will be available November 1st! Here are a few teasers...You can see more sneaks from the Creative Team by going to The Flying Unicorn forum.

Flying Unicorn Gives Back Nov.1-Nov.30

2011-10-23T07:00:00.001-04:00

Gratitude. Pure and Simple. FLYING UNICORN GIVES BACK. It with humbleness and honor that we dedicate the month of November to helping our “sister” our “neighbor” our “friend” and donating proceeds to WOMAN IN DISTRESS. November 01 – November 30th 2011 all completed projects that are uploaded into our gallery; we will donate $1.00 to a maximum of $1,000.00. Every purchased made from the

Enchanting Creations Magaine

2011-10-22T09:37:00.000-04:00

ENCHANTING CREATIONS MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2011

New Creative Team Members

2011-10-16T16:28:00.000-04:00

We're excited to announce some new Creative Team members over at The Flying Unicorn. Won't you welcome them too! JENIFER EVANSI am a SAHM to my 5 wonderful children and wife to my amazing high school sweetheart. I am a CertifieD Surgical Tech, but feel staying at home is priority for now. We live in a small farming community where there's not much to do (especially in the winter) but SCRAP!!!! I

Ocean and Sea Challenge

2011-10-12T10:02:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is Anything ocean, sea or nautical. This weeks sponsor is We Scrap. And the wonderful prize is... Now it's your turn! :) Enter your paper project following this week's nautical challenge before Tuesday noon EST for your chance at winning the yummy WeSCRAP prize! If you enter before Sunday evening, we might choose your project to be featured in

Scrap-O-Ween

2011-10-11T12:32:00.000-04:00

There's still time to play along with us this month during "Scrap-O-Ween" at The Flying UnicornThere are daily games and prizes to be won and lots and lots of fun! Here's a few creations to get you in the mood..... My Drop Dead Diva Canvas...

Happy Anniversary Flying Unicorn!

2011-10-09T09:28:00.000-04:00

It is Flying Unicorn's one year anniversary!!! To show "thank you" for all your support, Alda is offering FREE shipping ALL DAY LONG TODAY! Come visit the store if you haven't. There are so many wonderful hard to find products like Rhidersholm paper, Scrap Cake, and Pion. Also, there's a fabulous new stock of flowers!!! Just use the coupon code "ONE" when checking out!

Glue Caddy

2011-10-08T07:00:00.002-04:00

I purchased one of Tracy Weinzapfel's Glue Caddies a few weeks ago and I just finished altering it.I was inspired by Julie's alteration of her glue caddy. I basically followed the same steps that she did. First I painted the edges in brown (not shown because I forgot to take a picture!)Then I covered it all in white. I added the paper to the top and sides. I used the Helmar Acid Free Glue, no

I love Crackle!

2011-10-06T19:37:00.000-04:00

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with Helmar Crackle! I want to show you one of the altered items I used it on. This is the "off the page" project from Flying Unicorn Kit of the Month for October. The papers are from Prima's new Printery line. These papers can be purchased at Flying Unicorn Store. I covered the box with the Prima papers.Added the 2 step Helmar Crackle.Added some

Punch Me!

2011-10-04T16:04:00.000-04:00

Yes, please do.....and, come join me in a challenge at Flying Unicorn. My challenge is for you to use at least one punch on your layout/card/tag. You can enter 3 items and be in the running to win this... Here's a few examples from me.

The Scrap Cake Giveaway

2011-10-03T13:47:00.000-04:00

The ScrapCake is giving away 3 prizes including 2 full sets of their new collection: Cozy Xmas! To participate in the draw you must:Make a blog post with our Cozy Xmas Giveaway pic on your blog with link to TSC BLOG or TSC Facebook fanpage.Be their fan on TSC Facebook fanpage.Post on their Facebook fanpage comment with link to your blog!Everyone who doesn’t have Facebook account may put link

Scrap-O-Ween

2011-10-02T11:50:00.000-04:00

Daily Prizes, Games and Challenges all through October!Come join us at The Flying Unicorn

Kit Creation and Coupon

2011-10-01T21:00:00.001-04:00

Want to save some $$$$! Use this coupon code at Flying Unicorn Store Also, check out October's Kit of the Month: Here's a few items I made with this month's kit: Will be back tomorrow to show you more :)

Pursuit of Happiness

2011-10-01T00:05:00.001-04:00

It's here! October's Kit of the Month at The Flying Unicorn is available for sale! Get yours now, they sell out fast! It's loaded with goodies, sooooo many you will never use them all. Here's what you get in the kit! (Click to enlarge) Here's some examples from the design team. I will be back tomorrow to show you some more examples from me.

To the Moon

2011-09-28T12:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is a sketch challenge from guest designer Aphra BolyerHere's the sketch for this week. Here's my take: Here is the prize for one lucky participant!

The Pursuit of Happiness

2011-09-23T09:16:00.000-04:00

Available October 1st! Here are a few Sneak Peeks from the monthly kit "Pursuit of Happiness" from The Flying Unicorn

Coming Soon.....Cozy Xmas

2011-09-22T20:29:00.000-04:00

Yummy Scrap Cake coming soon to The Flying Unicorn

Canvas Beloved Album

2011-09-20T09:45:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I wonder why it takes me so long to do some projects and some I can do in a flash! Seems to me like the ones I actually have instructions for are the ones I procrastinate with. I wonder if that has something to do with following rules? Maybe I'm not a rule follower. Hmmm.... Well, here is a finished project that I started from my class with Donna Downey from back in June. See I

Mojo Monday and Christmas Emporium

2011-09-19T09:01:00.000-04:00

Here is this week's sketch from enchanting Creations ... Complete this sketch and submit to ecmagllc@gmail.com for a chance to win the G45 paper pack Christmas Emporium.

Scrap O' Ween

2011-09-18T14:28:00.000-04:00

From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night the Celebrations will last all month long From October 01 October 31 Haunted Forum Fun Daily Spook-tacular Give-aways Fang-tastic Challenges Hollywood Horror FLYING UNICORN FORUMS

Enchanting Creations Magazine October Edition

2011-09-17T08:57:00.000-04:00

It's here, the Enchanting Creations Magazine October Edition is packed with awesome ideas! Check it out! Click to launch the full edition in a new window

Something is coming.....

2011-09-15T13:49:00.000-04:00

There is a briskness in the air. The landscape soon to be colored with reds, browns and golden yellows. Before we know it, monsters goblins and ghosts will be walking amongst us, even if only for a night. And what does Flying Unicorn have in store ... stay tuned ...

SRM Sticker & TPV Blog Hop Winner

2011-09-14T10:37:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is STICKERS!! SRM STICKERS! They will be providing a prize package to this week's winner. Trust me, you WON'T be disappointed.In honor of our fabulous sponsor, this week's challenge is a sticky situation :) USE STICKERS! Flat stickers, 3D stickers, cardstock, chipboard, sentiment .. if it's a STICKER it's fair game! SRM Stickers was {{so}} generous

What to make with leftovers.....

2011-09-13T10:04:00.000-04:00

When I have bits and pieces of scrappy goodies leftover I just can't seem to part with them. You know those little squares from those fun papers and that one single sticker or flower that hasn't been used? I like to challenge myself to use up those things and make a mini with them. I had this little tag chipboard book lying around and had been wanting to use it but just couldn't get myself to

Pretty in Pink

2011-09-09T11:08:00.000-04:00

Pink, pink, pink, I think that's my new craze recently. I've bought lots of pink flower, paper, etc. Hey, this sketch inspiration from Alda at The Flying Unicorn is even pink! And, so are my lovely papers from Riddersholm that you can find in The Flying Unicorn Store along with many of the flowers on here as well :)

ONLY a FEW LEFT!

2011-09-07T10:36:00.000-04:00

ONLY A FEW LEFT!!! Get yours now! The Flying Unicorn Store

The Paper Variety BDay Blog Hop!!

2011-09-07T08:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to The Paper Variety's one year anniversary celebration! This week it's all about our "favorite things"! TPV is hosting 5 daily challenges of our favorite things and awarding 5 great prizes to 5 lucky random winners. We hope you'll play along with us each day!! We begin today with a fun blog hop and our 1st challenge which is sponsored by My Favorite Things stamps . If you've reached

Enchanted Creations Publishing Call ****

2011-09-05T10:57:00.000-04:00

OCTOBER PUBLISHING CALLS :DEADLINE DATE: September 9th, 2011 Mini Albums Halloween Steampunk Invitations History Month ***email your submissions to ecmagllc@gmail.com*** Find more information HERE.

Paint the Page Challenge at Flying Unicorn

2011-09-04T09:40:00.000-04:00

How about a chance to win these goodies? Join me over at the Flying Unicorn Forum and join my challenge. My challenge is to Paint the Page. Use any form of Paint on your layout, card or tag.Here are a few examples of mine... Using Paint Splatters.... Using Paint with a stencil.... I hope you can join me there :)

ON SALE NOW *** A Joy to Remember KOTM September Flying Unicorn

2011-09-01T09:28:00.000-04:00

It's finally time!!!! The September Kit of the Month for The Flying Unicorn is available for purchase. "A Joy to Remember" Canvas covered with scrunched fabric. Colored with glimmer mists using stencils. Just a fun funky layout. Off the Page Project Small bucket altered with crackle paint from the kit along with papers, laces, fabric and beads from the kit. Medium Bucket altered with

Guest CT at Flying Unicorn

2011-08-31T22:13:00.000-04:00

September 2011 Guest Creative Team Member We are proud to announce that Maggi Harding is our Guest Creative Team Member for the month of September at The Flying Unicorn Forum!! You can see her absolutely FABULOUS work on her blog HERE+

Week 49 at TPV! Birthday Banners

2011-08-31T11:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is... Check out the site to see what our prize is this week.Here's my example.... My sons 11th Birthday! I used a punch to create the banner. Instead of adding his age I circled it on the ruler. I got the idea to fold the ruler from a fellow Creative Team member Frank. He creates such fun layouts! Go visit..

Flying Unicorn Sept KOTM Sneaks

2011-08-30T09:15:00.000-04:00

It's that time for a few more sneaks from Septembers Kit of the Month "A Joy to Remember" over at The Flying Unicorn Don't forget to check the forum for the other Creative Team's Sneaks! Here's a few more of my projects. Kit will be available SEPTEMBER 1st!!!

Take 20 off Authentique this Weekend

2011-08-27T08:49:00.000-04:00

All this weekend 20% off all Authentique Paper and Products ...Use Coupon Code "August" for the Uncommon and Journey Selections at The Flying Unicorn Store

A Joy to Remember - KOTM

2011-08-25T08:54:00.000-04:00

Well it's that time for a few sneaks from Septembers Kit of the Month "A Joy to Remember" over at The Flying Unicorn Don't forget to check the forum for the other Creative Team's Sneaks! Here's a few from some of my projects. More will be coming later in the week so check back! The Kit of the month is available shortly after midnight eastern standard time from the store and sells for 31.99

TPV Challenge #48

2011-08-24T20:54:00.000-04:00

The Paper Variety challenge for this week is:And our fabulous sponsor is: The Paper Trail is offering an assortment of Graphic 45's "ABC Primer" to one random winner! Perfect for back to school season.

Fashion Layout

2011-08-23T12:44:00.001-04:00

Another Riddersholm layout today. Interested in these papers? You can find these at the only US store carrying them: The Flying Unicorn I used the sketch from Enchanting Creations Magazine.If you are interested in winning some goodies, try the sketch. Details are on my previous post.

More Riddersholm

2011-08-22T16:52:00.000-04:00

More Yummy Riddersholm papers from The Flying Unicorn A cute little wood die cut from Keiser Kraft

Inspiration Sketch

2011-08-22T09:38:00.000-04:00

Need a little Monday inspiration? How about trying this sketch out. Today's sketch is from the Enchanting Creations Magazine (link above) . Complete this sketch on or before September 9th and email it to ecmagllc@gmail.com for a chance to win the Pink Paislee paper pack Daily Junque.

Turquoise Hill

2011-08-21T16:50:00.001-04:00

Aren't these just the yummiest papers? One of a Kind Paper straight from Denmark and Flying Unicorn is the first and only USA Company to carry and introduce this line to you ! It's a line called Riddersholm Design. There are several collections that are equally beautiful. This is the Turquoise Hill Colletion. There are two others available in the store and I will be showing you a few more

Enchanting Creations Sept. Issue

2011-08-20T11:05:00.000-04:00

Click to launch the full edition in a new window

Riddersholm anyone??

2011-08-19T12:52:00.000-04:00

Happy Weekend : You gotta love the weekend and what a better way to celebrate it than with a weekend challenge! Flying Unicorn is proud to be the only USA supplier of Riddersholm Paper from Denmark . The three lines Alda carries are: Bello Pastello, Turquoise Hill and Vintage Pink. They can be purchased in the store FlyingUnicornStore.com or enter to win … Here are the rules for the

TPV Twine Challenge

2011-08-17T09:39:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is THREADS. Use them any way, any how... Here's are fabulous prize this week....... This prize package includes: 3 Cosmo Cricket Mini Decks (Social Club, Salt Air, Upcycle)Social Club Ready-Set-Chip, Upcycle Ready-Set-Chipand Salt Air buttons. Here's my example with a little twine and using lots of scraps from my stash..... Adding a little twine

So not me....

2011-08-16T09:00:00.001-04:00

Eventhough this card is totally not my style, I actually like it. I'm not a big purple fan at all. I was going through my scraps to work on a card and grabbed that. I figure why not step out of the box for a change. The stamps here are from Rubber Cafe. I really like these stamps alot. The stamping quality is great and they are so cute. I think I will need to get a few more. I did some

Mojo Monday Sketch

2011-08-15T09:10:00.000-04:00

How about a sketch for you this Monday morning? Here's this weeks "Mojo Monday" sketch from The Flying UnicornIsn't it beautiful? If you use it please come share with us at the forum.

The Bright Side Distressed

2011-08-14T10:56:00.000-04:00

I had some of the yummy Scrap Cake paper left and thought I would make a card. I wanted to try to distress the papers since they are not something that I would normally distress. The outcome is great! I love the way it came out. I left the card blank so I can add a proper sentiment when the time comes. There a space on the front that should fit a phrase nicely. I added a little glitter to

The Bright Side of Life

2011-08-10T09:00:00.001-04:00

Remember this sketch I posted on Monday from Alda at The Flying Unicorn? I just had to use it this week...This is a fairly new Scrapbook Line that I haven't worked much with. It's called Scrap Cake and the line is "The Bright Side of Life". The quality is fabulous! The little flower and paper you see are from The Flying Unicorn Store. The bright pink ones were white but I Glimmer Misted

Got 15???

2011-08-09T09:00:00.001-04:00

Back again to show you more creations I've made during my "Take 15" breaks :) This is an inclusion page in my art journal. I grabbed an image from The Flying Unicorn Forum in the group "Once Upon a Picture". There are some great clipart pictures that everyone can share and use. I started with lots of paint and then added the clipart using an image transfer method. Some stamping, lace and

Need some Mojo?

2011-08-08T10:01:00.000-04:00

Looking for a little spark to get you going this week? How about this beautiful sketch from Alda at The Flying Unicorn Every Monday she post a new sketch to work with. This one is now sitting on my desk to play with. Maybe it will inspire you?

Got 15???

2011-08-05T07:00:00.000-04:00

Well, I do. My challenge to myself recently has been to find 15 minutes in every day to stop and create. It doesn't actually have to be something I finish but I do need to make the time to head into my room and get in the zone. Maybe it's just to sit and ponder over things to get some inspiration or maybe it's to pull out a few items I want to use for the next day. How about a little doodling

Circles and more circles.....

2011-08-03T11:00:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is all about circles! Our fabulous sponsor this week is Scrapbook Circle. They are donating a $30 gift certificate to use in their store :) Here's my example for this week. Lots of circles here. I used a white cardstock, paint, buble wrap, punched circles and some letters. I really wanted to scrap my first "complete" zentangle drawing and

Heidi Bound and The Flying Unicorn August Kit

2011-08-02T14:26:00.000-04:00

Check out the fabulous kit from The Flying Unicorn

Flying Unicorn August Kit of the Month

2011-08-01T10:09:00.000-04:00

It's live! This months Kit of the Month from Flying Unicorn is called "Whispering Memories". You may want to hurry up and stop by to get yours before they are all taken. They will be going super fast! Check out all the yummies in here! Here's what you get! Look at all of this!Here's some examples from the Creative Team:

Have you heard?

2011-07-31T13:42:00.000-04:00

Of the The Flying Unicorn? If you haven't you sure will be hearing alot about them from me :) Why is that? Well, I'm officially one of their new Creative Team Members! A little about The Flying Unicorn: It's an on-line scrapbook store that has wonderful products and a Kit of the Month. There is also a monthly e-zine called Enchanting Creations Magazine with lots of ideas and inspiration.

TIc-Tac-Toe at Paper Variety

2011-07-27T13:30:00.000-04:00

This week at The Paper Variety, Just create a paper project using 3 criteria either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally :) The possibilities are endless!! Please let us know the combo you picked in your entry. We welcome a new sponsor to TPV this week, too: Freehand Scraps!!

Grid/Rainbow Challenge at TPV

2011-07-20T10:00:00.003-04:00

This weeks challenge at The Paper Variety is up. How about trying out a grid or rainbow pattern on your creation this week and entering it in ourThe challenge. The sponsor this week is Paisleys and Polka Dots. Look at the fabulous prize. I actually won one of their kits in the past and they are FABULOUS, you will want to try for this. Check out their site too! Here's my layout for the week

Doodily, doodily, doodily, do!

2011-07-16T17:00:00.000-04:00

I've found a new way to spend my time... DOODLING! I'm loving it! It's a great way to kill some time or spend some time relaxing! I'm finding myself taking my book and pen when I go out places I know I need to spend time waiting. Here's one of my doodles before coloring..... And here it is after I used watercolor pencils and some water :) I colored first then went back over with a water pen

Photo Challenge at TPV!

2011-07-13T18:44:00.000-04:00

There's a new Challenge up at The Paper Variety this week, it's a Photo Inspiration Challenge, ain't he cute :) Lots of inspiration to draw from: the reading theme, black/white stripes, black/white with a pop of color, book title, incorporate glasses, puzzle pieces.... the possibilities are endless! ;) The sponsor this week is Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Come link up for a chance to win!

Christmas in July @ The Paper Variety

2011-07-06T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, I'm here today as a New Desing Team member for: This is a fun weekly challenge blog that offers some fabulous prizes each week!Why don't you check them out and play along!The wonderful sponsor of The Paper Variety this week is Scraptastic Club , a fabulous kit club: How cute is this? This weeks challenge is Christmas in July! Here's my Design Team example using Echo Park Paper.

Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop!

2011-07-01T11:58:00.005-04:00

Welcome to Scrapbook Challenges, Challenge Your Scrap BLOG HOP!!! If you have happened here by chance and wish to hop along with us, please start here at Brynn's Blog Today marks the start of the New Desing Team. It is also my good bye to the team. The time has come for me to step down and give other fabulous desiners a chance to show you what they have got! There is a ton of new inspiration

Donna Downey Class ;)

2011-06-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

On Father's day weekend I was lucky enough to be able to take two classes with Donna Downey. Four of us went to The Village, FL to She Scrapbooks for the classes with Donna. It was lots of fun! Donna is a great teacher and motivator. She's has a great personality and is very funny. I truly enjoyed it. Donna showing some pages in the album we were working on. She's such a hoot!!! I could sit

Just sharing.....

2011-06-28T17:23:00.000-04:00

Some Yummy Crate Paper, Portrait line :) <3 Can't get enough CP!! Lots of Layering! This is a layout I did for a Design Team Challenge we did just for the design team. We were given certain items to add to out layout and we were given a sketch. Needless to say I swayed way away from the original sketch. I ended up with something totally different. I like this background paper, I think it's

Look what the postman brought!

2011-06-22T13:39:00.000-04:00

I did a little happy dance yesterday when I recieved a package in the mail. I opened it up and there was a copy of The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages in it. The book is published by Memory Makers Magazine and guess who's layouts are in it? ME :) Two, in fact. Check out page 80 and 228 if you have it. There are a ton of familiar faces in there. Many of my Favorite Scrappers! So much

Paper Issues: Creative Team Call

2011-06-15T16:12:00.000-04:00

Paper Issues: Creative Team Call: "How would you like to be a part of the Paper Issues Creative Team? There are no assignments or due dates. You need to have a Facebook acco..."

Guys Challenge

2011-06-12T20:42:00.000-04:00

There's a "For the Guys" Challenge up at The Paper Variety. I happen to have this layout being worked on this week that fit the challenge YEAH! So, do you notice something? Somthing different about this layout? No? Well, THERE'S NO PATTERN PAPER!!!! None at ALL!!! That's rare for me :) I LOVE MY PP! I did some misting and masking on the background and used some grungeboard to cut out those

Guess I didn't need the Gesso...

2011-06-09T00:01:00.002-04:00

I've been working on some journaling pages this past week. I'm trying some different tecniques and playing with some new media that I bought. I really wanted to try some different things but when I started playing I realized my Gesso had dried up :( So, that left me putting a few things on hold since I needed that to prime my pages. I did get a new one yesterday so I'm so excited to play some

Canvas Playing

2011-06-06T13:45:00.002-04:00

I've been getting messy and working on some canvas art. Here's a little 5X7 bird canvas. Most of the papers are from a Scarlet Lime Kit This is a little 4X4. I loved doing this one. It only took a few minutes :)

Dusting off the Bug

2011-06-04T13:45:00.001-04:00

Recently we have been redecorating my oldest daughters room. In the hunt to find cheap wall hangings and decoration we decided to tackle some of it ourselves and see what we could make. I decided to take out the Cricut and try a wall hanging. The poor little guy just sits and collects dust. Here is one of the creations. It's pretty good for 2 sheets of 12X12 some gems and a frame :)All the

Serenity

2011-05-21T19:54:00.000-04:00

So I've been working hard to use up some of my leftover kit club pieces this past weekend. One kit I had some leftovers from was a Girls Paperie kit. I found a cute sketch from The Scrappiest so I decided to play along. Here's the outcome:

Paper Issues Summer Time Link Up Party!!!

2011-05-15T15:45:00.000-04:00

It's time for another Party! This time the theme is Summer! Interpretation is up to you...BBQ, Graduation, Father's Day, Pool Parties, Camping... We want to see what you got! Cards, Layouts, Altered Items...Anything! If you used paper, you are in. You can link as many projects as you want. Link to your post, not to the main URL of your blog. It would rock if you were a Follower here or on

New Stamps for me :)

2011-05-13T13:32:00.001-04:00

I made some cards, I made some cards, yipee!!!! Not a regular occurance for me so I'm happy that I did them and I actually LOVE them. I purchased some new stamps at the Scrapbook Expo in Orlando by The Rubber Cafe. I LOVE THEM so much!! They stamp so perfectly, better than most I've tried. At the expo they had some examples of cards. I used those examples to come up with these two. I love

A Mother's Heart

2011-05-11T00:01:00.002-04:00

Today I want to share with you the gift I gave my mother for Mother's day. I made a She Art for her. This actually does look like her. The colors I used are ones she is comfortable with. She also wears quite a lot of black and jackets too! "A Mother's heart is a special place where children always have a home." Thanks for stopping in :)

Blog Hop RAK winner!!!

2011-05-10T13:22:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Rose Ann for winning my RAK for Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop! Please contact me: mybasketofscrap @ gmail dot com

NSD Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop

2011-05-06T10:00:00.002-04:00

Thank you for stopping in today. If you are here for the Scrapbook Challenges blog hop you are in the right place. If you haven't started yet, please go to Bynn's blog to begin. Today we are celebrating the wonderful, talented Pamela who began Scrapbook Challenges. She is moving on from the group and we will truly miss her. She's been a wonderful inspiration to me and am so thankful for her

Gone with the Wind

2011-05-04T23:51:00.000-04:00

Last weekend my daughter and I spent the day working on some mixed media girls. She wanted to make one to match her room. One of her favorite things is the movie "Gone with the Wind". She decided to make Scarlet with a quote from the movie. She found a drawing online to use as a guide. It was a really good match even down to the size so we where able to cut it up to use as a pattern for the

Boy page today :)

2011-04-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

I hope eveyone had a wonderful Easter holiday weekend. We were lucky to be able to take a little short trip to Georgia for a few days. I'm happy to be home again but not looking forward to all the laundry :( I'm here to share just a couple of layouts I did a few weeks ago. The first one is a really cute picture of my hubby and son. I caught this moment and I really love it because it wasn't

One Sheet Wonder!

2011-04-19T14:51:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone! Today I want to share with you a project I did using up some scraps. All I used is ONE sheet of cardstock, some journaling tags and a few embellishments. This is a little 3x3 album using one sheet of cardstock. I have made lots of these over the years making different types of covers and ways to hold them shut, etc. I was surfing around and found a video of Tim Holtz making the

Is it you?

2011-04-18T19:00:00.000-04:00

Winner time.......The RAK winner from the Tax Day Blue's Blog Hop goes to: DEBBIE!!!

Tax Days Blues Blog Hop

2011-04-14T23:50:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Tax Day Blues Blog Hop!!! Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the hop, in case you get lost along the way. I am your 10th stop on the hop, if you came from: Wendy you are on the right track! 1. Tuttle Time, Angie 2. Craft Monkey, Ellen 3. Tristan, Tristan’s Time4Craftin 4. Tammy, Nesting Pretty 5. Elaine, Expressions by Elaine 6. Angelia, Angies paper Crafts 7.