Monday, June 29, 2009

Good Morning!

So, I haven't been online too much the past few days, I have been really sick! I somehow must have caught a horrible cold and I feel really crappy! But anyway, on a brighter note, I finished my second mini album for the TwoPeas class. I am definitely addicted to these mini's. I had alot of fun with this one because I never would have made it the way I did if I didn't take inspiration from Lisa's album. Her work is just gorgeous. So, here is mine and I have to say I'm very happy with it! I used alot of Tim Holtz products, I love distressing and aging things! If you would like to see the full album and products I used, you can see it here: FRIENDS MINI
Ok, back to bed with some hot tea! Have a great day!


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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Awesome Giveaways!

Hey fellow crafty people! If you are into getting some awesome free stuff, you should head on over to GiveAwayToday They are having an amazing giveaway of stuff from Imaginisce. Go check it out! I can't wait to get the new tool called the i-top brad maker! I LOOOVVVEEE Brads! If you have never heard of this tool you should check it out! Im stoked :) What do you think about it?? You can check out some videos about it here: Imaginisce Videos Also, please know that I am in no way affiliated with Imaginisce, I'm just a crazy crafter who loves new tools!

Monday, June 15, 2009

My First Mini!!!

I was super excited for the 2Peas class "Make Mine Mini". It finally got me to try to make one! I actually am really happy with how it came out. I decided to focus on a typical week of me and my Hubby and I think it worked out well, although it took me FOREVER to get it just the way I wanted! lol... anyway, I am watching my niece and nephew at the moment so I will post the pics and get into more details later!


I don't want to take over my Blog with 100 pics, so if you are interested, you can see more of my Mini here:
My Mini Album

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Thickers Giveaway Winner!

Sorry it took me so long to post the winner, I had a bit of a crazy day! So, the winner is... Diana Fisher! I couldn't figure out how to post the random generator box, but it chose number 1! So, Diana, please contact me with your info and I will send you your Thickers! Thanks everyone!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Concerts!!!

I am so excited! My DH, my Aunt and I are heading to Madison Square Garden tonight for the Fleetwood Mack Concert! How fun!?!? My Aunt is a big fan so she is super excited which makes me even more happy! So that's tonight!

AND... my FAVORITE BAND EVER GREEN DAY is back in concert and guess who scored tickets!??!! MMEEEE!!!! YAY!! That's in July which I am very excited about and even though my friends think I am crazy, I will tell you a story... Green Day is playing at MSG also, which is 30 min away from my house by train, but that concert is on a Monday. Who wants to go to a Green Day concert on a Monday and not be able to tailgate because there is NO parking??? NOT ME! So instead we are hiking ourselves up to Albany to see them on a Saturday! LOL! I know, I am nuts to drive all the way to Albany when they were playing 30 min from my house. WHat are you gonna do? You only live once right?

So that is my exciting news for today! PLUS I decided to completely empty and re-arrange my scraproom today! I can't believe I actually finished that! lol. OK, off to get ready for Fleetwood Mack. Have a good night!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Exciting week so far!

So over at 2Peas there is a new class on making mini albums! I never had the courage to even attempt one of these because I didn't even know where to start. But I decided to take the plunge and I must say it's going pretty well so far. Except for the fact that I was so excited that I jumped right into starting my cover and the first page without completely reading the class instructions. So after 2 hours of designing, changing and finally putting together those pages, I re-read the assignment and realized that it was a travel/journey theme. oops! SOOOO I re-designed the pages I did to fit the theme which took another hour! AAAHH!!! But needless to say, I am enjoying this challenge, since for me apparently it really is a challenge!!! LOL. ANyone else doing this class??

ALSO... after my Husband being out of work for 8 months (he is a Union Carpenter) He went back to work today! I was happy and sad at the same time. Happy because I know we really needed his salary back, and sad because I work in the evenings nd loved having him home with me all day. I was getting way too spoiled! But anyway, That is my excitement for this week so far!

Off to work on my Mini! I will post some pics later tonight! Talk to you later!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Thickers Giveaway!

I hated to admit this, especially to fellow scrapbookers, but I NEVER used thickers, never held them, never anything! Shameful, I know! But I recently bought them from Peachy Cheap when they had the deal last week. I absolutely love them! I finally realize what all of the hype is and now I am completely addicted! They are so amazing and I already have my "bucket" at 2Peas filled with all of the different styles and colors! My Hubby is probably going to kill me, but it's worth it right!?!? The only thing about the package that I received is that I got a set of chipboard thickers. I honestly doubt that I will ever use them, and since some of you girls gave me the courage to actually try thickers in the first place, I would love to share them with you!

If you are a follower of my blog (not necessary to win) and leave me a comment on this post by Friday 6/12 before midnght, you can have a chance to win this set of Chipboard Thickers! Just my way of thanking all of my fellow Peas for being so amazing! I will choose a winner on Saturday morning 6/13! Good Luck!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Yet Another Card!

So I apparently have been overflowing with inspiration the past few days. I just can't seem to stop myself from making cards... every second! I came up with this card today, meant for a baby boy. The funniest part is that I printed out the words on my computer and cut each little piece out THEN decided to "age" them. So I was sitting there driving myself nuts with my Tim Holtz blender tool trying to get my ink on the tiny pieces without bending them. Then I said to myself, "Duh Self!" ink them up BEFORE you cut them! HELLLOO!!?!?!? So that is what I did and it was alot faster and easier. Did you ever have one of those days where you are so tired but really want to create something and end up laughing at yourself for being silly? Well, this is one of those days! Ok, off to make some more! Here is the one I made this morning:



Thursday, June 4, 2009

I'm a craftaholic!

So my latest obsession even more than scrapbooking is making cards. Over at the 2Peas website there is a class called "A Year in Cards" where every month there is a new challenge. This month we were to make sympathy cards. I honestly never even tried to make my own sympathy card because I always thought it was usually meant for a sensitive subject and I wasn't sure how to go about it. Well with the inspiration from Kristina Werner who runs the class I decided to take the plunge! I'm actually really happy the way it turned out and I am so excited for next months challenge! Here is what I came up with: I used the Tim Holtz flourish mask and tea dye distress ink, a dotted background stamp, some stitching and my cricut!




Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Rainy day

It's pretty yucky outside by me today so I have decided to rearrange and organize my studio. I figured I have some time before i go to work later so I might as well do something productive since I can't even see the top of my scrap desk! So i wanted to warn anyone who is reading this, if I do not post again by tonight send the search party! I may be suffocating in a swarm of scrappy supplies! LOL. Have a great day!