Happy Easter & Fave Scrappy Event!

I hope you all had a Blessed Easter. We attended church and did all of our festivities on Saturday.

I'm so excited because one of my fave sites - The CSI project - put my "Recycled Chic project" in the Top 10 this week. And the wonderfully talented Teresa Collins emailed and said she loved how I used her products. I'm smiling ear to ear!

This page came about after cleaning my craft room today. I used the fun Sketchy Thursdays sketch for this one.



This page has pics of the first time I ever attended a Scrapbook Convention. I went with my friend Jennifer. I was in Crafty Heaven as soon as I walked in.

Instead of using patterned paper behind the photos...I dressed it up a bit and used pink tulle.



 And since is this is my Fave Memory...or should I say "Fave Scrappy Memory", I am also entering this in at These Are a Few of My Fave Things - Fave Past Challenge.

I found this fun 12 x 12 K.I. Memories - Designer Keepsake Pocket Holder and used it instead of regular patterned paper. I also dressed up a fun tag and added it to my page.



Love these sparkly alphas.

If anyone is going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention in June please let me know. I'd love to meet more of my bloggy friends. Click HERE to find out more about the event.

Slug Bug! - No Tag Backs!

When my girls and I are out driving we love to play the "Slug Bug" game. My fave car in the world is the Volkswagen Bug! I'm dreaming of buying a "Yellow" one some day! 

I made a fun layout and used the Sketchy Thursday's sketch. I'm also entering this in the "Fave Game" challenge going on over at These Are a Few of My Favorite Things  and also linking to Paper Issues. :) :)

I used a paper kit from Echo Park called Sweet Summertime.

The butterfly is so colorful. It's from K & Company.

I love the color of this Peace Sign. It fits in so well with the Slug Bug theme!

Had to add some flowers. They look so cute on a VW Bug.

And in case you don't know...this is how you play the "Slug Bug" game.

It's great for road trips.

This is a game in which people look for VW Beatles. Whoever sees one first gets to pick someone in the car to punch. Rules vary from car to car but the most common are:

-1 punch for a beatle
-2 punches for a VW bus ("double slugbug")
-If someone punches you and it turns out there was no beatle, you can tag back (give them a return punch).
-Once a car has been tagged on, it can't be reused until the car you're riding is has been turned off and turned back on.

You can modify these rules any way that you'd like. Just have fun with it! :)

Layout Supplies:
Patterned Paper (Echo Park - Sweet Summertime Kit); Butterfly & Flowers (K & Company - Girl Scout Felt Stickers); Peace Sign (LaPetites - 3D Stickers); Foam Alpha Letters (The Paper Studio)

My Words / Her Journey

I've noticed that a lot of bloggers are participating in Ali Edwards' "One Little Word". It got me to thinking...what word could I choose for 2011?

I couldn't just think of one word...but I could think of three. My Word(s) for 2011 are...

 "SUPPORTING A CAUSE"

My layout is based on these words. But wait...I need a sketch. I used (and flipped around) this cute one from Sketchy Thursdays.

I also joined in on the "Fave Quote" challenge going on at These Are a Few Of My Favorite Things.

I've never blogged about this before, but I have been touched by a lot of your personal stories. Your stories have helped me so much. Perhaps I can do the same for others.

I'm getting more involved and working with a cause that is near and dear to my heart. It's an organization called - Autism Speaks!

My youngest daughter, Rachel, has Pervasive Developmental Disorder. PDD is a mild form of Autism. She also has some developmental delays. This layout is dedicated to her "JOURNEY".

I placed this Red Rose on the layout to symbolize Rachel's beauty and strength. Some days are a struggle, but through it all she has God, her family, and the best docs and therapists in the world working with her.

I also added this great quote from Eleanor Roosevelt:

“We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.”

This quote fits Rachel so well. She has a "Can Do" Attitude and knows that her strength comes from above! :)

And look at this Maya Road kraft envelope. I placed a picture of Rachel selling Girl Scout cookies on the top of it. She loves selling those cookies. :)

I am dedicating more posts on my blog this year to be a "Helper" and "Supporter" to people who have children with disabilities. If you have a child with a disability please remember - You Are Not Alone!

If you have a child on the Autism spectrum please check out Autism Speaks, the HollyRod Foundation, and Generation Rescue.

Layout Supplies:

Patterned Paper (My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found - Union Square); Patterned Paper (Echo Park - Life is Good); Kraft Envelope (Maya Road); Red Flower (Hobby Lobby); Brown Trim (My Mind's Eye - Fine and Dandy - True Blue Trims); Flower Button Paper Clips (KI Memories, Inc.); Red Buttons (Basic Grey); Quote Font (Andalus)

Dedicated to My Fave Scrappers!

I vowed to do more layouts this year. Here's my latest!

My inspiration came from the "These are A Few of My Favorite Scrappers" challenge going on at These Are a Few of My Favorite Things.  I also needed some ideas for the layout so I used the fun sketch over at Blue Moon Scrapbooking.

The photo in this layout is one of my faves. Nana & Papa (my Mom and Dad) are always there for my daughters. They attend soooo many events for my girls to show their love and support. This page is dedicated to them. 

I'm a flower fanatic. I love these mulberry paper flowers.



These Making Memories chipboard alpha stickers are way cool.

I love the script writing on them.

I have several favorite scrappers. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their layouts. Their photos, their embellishments, their choice of paper, their overall designs are FAB. I stalk their blogs often to look for inspiration and to be WOWED by their design style.

This layout is dedicated to these talented ladies. Please feel free to click on each name to check out their fab designs.

Val, Aphra, Tanya, Fern, Debbie, Sarah, Danielle, and Nicole.

Who is your Fave Scrapper?

Layout Supplies:
Patterned Paper (Fancy Pants Designs - Grocery List); Patterned Paper (7 Gypsies); Patterned Paper (The Girls Paperie - Vintage Patchwork); Chipboard Alpha Stickers (Making Memories); Die-cuts (The Girls Paperie -Paper Girl); Grandma & Grandpa Chipboard (Me & My Big Ideas); Flowers (Recollections - Mulberry Paper Flowers)

"Thank You" For A Cause!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm still super stuffed from all of the goodies that I ate for the past 2 days! I didn't want to deal with the hassle of Black Friday so I stayed in and had my own crafty day. Besides....I'd rather wait for Cyber Monday when I can shop online and not fight all the madness of the crowds. :)

Here's one of the cards I made today! This one is for the "Thank You" Card Cause that super sweet Julie has going on over at These Are a Few of My Favorite Things. I hope you all join in to help out two wonderful people in need. You can read about it HERE. Julie is also hosting a challenge at Do More With Less. I'm playing along there too. :)

I needed an idea for the layout of this card so I used Laura's cute sketch over at 2 Sketches for You.

And if you like to work with sketches - Sketches in Thyme is doing an "Open Sketch Challenge". Use any card or layout sketch and join in on the fun!

I sure had loads of fun with this MME So Sophie patterned paper. I used it behind the owl, for the scallops, and to spell out the word "Thanks". Multiple uses for patterned paper...Love it!

I had fun mixing old and new supplies. I love this MME Alphabet Soup chipboard. I cleaned my scrap room today and found a huge stack of kraft cardstock and a bucket of shimmery ribbon that was just sitting there collecting dust. I decided to add these to the card as well.

I also wanted to let you know that I started a Facebook account for my crafts and blog. If you are also on FB please leave your info in the comments section. I'd love to check you out. You can find me on FB by clicking HERE!

I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Card Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock: Stampin Up; Owl & Key Chipboard: MME - Alphabet Soup; Patterned Paper: MME - Savvy "Never Enough" All Together Alpha Paper; Shimmer Ribbon: American Crafts