Can't believe how lucky we are!!

We're having a girl AND a boy!! How cool is that? D. and I were giddy to find out that Chloe will be getting a sister and a brother--and of course to find out both babies are developing normally and look totally healthy!

Three more days...

I'm getting really excited...In just 3 days, D. and I will find out if these two little lima beans

are 2 girls, 2 boys, or one of each!!!

Sisiversary '09...

...was totally fun, and I am so glad I went! I had to pull a few strings to make it all happen, but it was so worth it in the end. First and foremost, meeting online friends in person was fantastic--way better than I could have imagined! Secondly, having SO much time to myself to scrap and get creative was amazing! Here are a bunch of pics I have lifted from various folks--I brought my camera, but didn't take a single photograph--doh! These first 2 pictures are courtesy of the fabulous KristinaK--who also happens to be one of my favorite scrappers and was my roomie as well!The only shot I have of the three roomies together--so glad I got to spend time with these to lovelies!

Me looking rather focused on getting scrappy!

If one of these is yours and you'd like credit, please let me know!

I could try to explain this, but ...

Amy Tangerine's mini-book class

Me and "colemeec"--aka one cool chica!

Me and Paperpoppies--Sandy Pool--"we are the Creative Type "

charm swap ladies

my two roomies--KK and Lori

Erin Willis and I display our creation for the "SO you think you can scrap" contest

Me and Lori--who is one of the funnier people I have met in a long time--had a blast getting to know her better!

Getting our scrap on at the crop

it's all about the numbers....

New prompt is up at The Creative Type...Chez is guesting--come play!!

Fun Stuff...

Summer Lovin Crop happenin over a ScrapGal.com! I actually got a lot done :)

This one was for a "scrap about your nickname" challenge, and for a "menu" challenge. I had to use 6x12, b&w, 4 patterned papers, stitching and paint. The nextone was for a challenge to finish up a lo you've had sitting around for a while...this one has been on my table since February!

There's a contest for using My Mind's Eye also happening right now...so I used some patterned papers I had stashed on this layout that was for a scrap your workplace challenge. I also had to use a time card, which I of course forgot until the last minute...but I think it came out ok!


This last one is probably my favorite--the challenge was to use the lyrics from a song called Colors by Kira Willey...I think I could use the lines from this song again and again--you might just see more!

ATC Holder Tutorial

If you're like me, you've got a few collections of ATCs still in their envelopes from swaps, and you're not too sure what to do with em! Well, I'm going to show you 2 quick and easy holders to make for your ATCs, made from...playing/trading cards in your stash!
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You'll need...
Scissors, stapler, gaffer tape, 2 extra large cards (such as Tarot cards or Children's playing cards), 5 standard-sized playing cards, bone folder, ribbon, and your ATC collection.
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1. Score one of the extra-large cards like the picture below, making sure there is at least 3 inches between the folds:

2. Place second oversized card below the first, lining it up between the score marks, and attach using tape (notice the first card is turned horizontally, and the second is turned vertically):
3. Place another piece of tape over the first, sticky sides together, I used two pieces of tape for each layer, because my stack of ATCs was rather thick
4. then run tape perpendicular along the edges--on the outside of the case:
this picture shows the face-side of the cards--the side I'll want to show:
5. Fold the bottom up and the front over, then secure the tape to the front of the box, folding under the edges like gift wrap:
The nice thing about the gaffer tape is it's pretty forgivable--you can unstick and replce if needed, and tuck and trip to make it all look a little neater. Here's the finished holder--I added a label with the date/name of the swap:

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ATC Holder #2
1. Arrange 5 standard sized playing cards as shown below:
2. Staple the ends of a ribbon close to the short edges of the center playing card (you'll cut them to length later):
3. Tear 8 pieces of tape--4 the same width as the card and 4 the same length. Put 4 pieces around the edge of the card:
4. Place 4 remaining cards around the center card, then apply the rest of the tape so the sticky sides are together:
This is what the outside looks like with all the tape in place:
5. Next you're going to put your stack o' ATC's in the middle, fold up the sides and top/bottom, and secure with the ribbon...
..tie a pretty bow, and trim the ends...voila!

Yes, I'm still here...

Been busy doing I don't know what...being a mama, teacher, wifey...daughter, friend, sister etc. Haven't been feeling too much scrapping mojo lately, only one layout in the past week (I can keep track because I keep all the new ones in a pile to show my mom when she comes over on Sundays, and the pile right now is but one sad and lonely page!). But here are some pages I haven't posted yet...
This is my dad and Chloe...not the greatest pics in the world, but I have been doing so many pages that are JUST Chloe, I wanted to document their relationship as well. I printed right on the Kraft cardstock, love how it looks!
This one is a hot mess...too many patterns and stuff going on...but ya can't love them all, I guess!
My mom bought Chloe these "princess" sunglasses, they're too big, and she's making this face trying to keep them on. D. pointed out that the fabric flowers look like hot-water bottles...doh, I didn't think so until you said that, thanks very much! This one is also for the current prompt at The Creative Type--see those little scalloped circles--we got those journaling spots (and a coupla cute others as well) in a pdf as a freebie from Blueberry Freckles--she's sponsoring the prize this week! Coolness, our first product as a DT. You have until midnight, tomorrow (Easter) to submit your page...use the "@" sign on your project!
Ah, I think I'm beginning to see where my inspiration has gone...I made a few pages with pics I wasn't crazy about, and ended up with some layouts I just don't love. It's the scrapper's dilemma: do I document every moment that seems "memorable" regardless of the picture quality, or do I hold out for making pages only with fab. pics that I love? I think I know what the answer is...it's just my ego getting in the way.
This ia a project I did for the GalBlog--and for Chloe, obviously. This is album #2 of her second year--and she doesn't turn 2 until the end of June...scary, isn't it?

The next 2 are Mrs.Chez lifts...I love them both. Maybe I should just stick to lifting people whose style I admire? It takes so much less thought...
Next are March DT layouts for ScrapGal...new Sassafrass Vintage Yummy--goodness gracious, patterned paper doesn't get much cuter than this!
This is also in April's Pagemaps newsletter--Becky was nice enough to feature all the ScrapGals! And possibly my all-time favorite in a while:
That's it for now. If this is your first time visiting (or if you've been quietly lurking), make sure you say "hi" in the comments section!