My Selfie Scrapbook - Getting Started

I'm on a mission to tell my story when I scrapbook. That's why I just had to join in on the fun challenge known as #myselfiescrapbook.

What is it?

Jen and Julie started this adventure "to help you tell your story - not your family's story or your child's story"...

The challenge is to document yourself all month long and capture everyday moments. Here's what I came up with so far...

I'm using a 4" x 4" leather album for this one. I also used a variety of Project Life and pocket page inserts. Because this album is so small, I had to cut my cards up to fit in the pockets. I also used a corner rounder on each of them.

The "Have some fun" hand-scripted card is a free digital download from Alex Hunter Designs. You can find it here. I used a variety of other elements as well. (See below for a full list of supplies).

I hope you will stay tuned as I fill up more of #myselfiescrapbook.
My next post will show you how to mix physical elements with digital ones. It gives your album a nice, crisp look too!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram - @angibarrs
And to join in on this challenge check out this post!


Supplies:
Album - We R Memory Keepers
Project Life - Heidi Swapp Color Magic Value Kit
Digital Elements - Alex Hunter Designs
Pocket Page Cards - Teresa Collins Studio Gold

Flash Friday with the Blue Crew

It's Flash Friday ya'll! This is a fun challenge that originated with the Blue Crew over at The Little Blue House!

The LBH Media Team has a virtual craft session on the first Friday of every month. The challenge was to complete a layout in 30 minutes or less!

Here's my page! (I took this one out of the pocket photo sleeves to reduce the glare).

I decided to create another Project Life page. This type of pocket-page scrapbooking is PERFECT when you are in a time crunch. This page can be made in a flash.

I completed another page for my Comic Con album. There were so many people dressed in fun costumes. We even got to meet some celebrities too!

I used a mix of Teresa Collins Studio Gold with Heidi Swapp's Project Life products. 

And my daughter Rachel was lucky enough to meet this guy! Isn't he handsome? 

His name is Charles Michael Davis and he stars in the CW show - "The Originals"

Would you like to "Flash" with us next month? Be sure to hop on over to The Little Blue House and leave a comment on today's post. You will also be able to see all of the fun projects and participants of this month's Flash Challenge!

Pocket Pages of Fun!

I really love this pocket page type of scrapbooking. The concept is such a time saver for my hectic schedule too!

There are so many companies out there with some really pretty kits. One of my new faves is the Teresa Collins Studio Gold Album Made Easy kit. The color combo is fabulous.

I added some fun embellishments to my pages that I've had in my stash. Mini clips, canvas pieces, and mini kraft bags are some of my favorite additions to my pages.

You can find the Albums Made Easy products in the We R Memory Keepers store. Be sure to use the code "COKIE" to save 20% off of your order.

I also bought this Teresa Collins album. I love the gold polka dots and the 8'1/2" x 11" size.

Have you tried this type of scrapbooking yet? I think you will really love it! I'm so hooked!

I'll be back soon to share some new Project Life Pages! Have a great weekend!

Santa Hot Chocolate Pockets - Day 12

Today's post is all about Santa and hot chocolate!

It's day #12 of the "12 Days of Holiday Inspiration Blog Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew".

Thank you to everyone that stuck it out with me for the past 12 days. Keep reading to see who won the GIVEAWAY!!!

Also, at the bottom of this post is a list of all the participating blogs. Be sure to check out each one. They've got some amazing projects for you to see.

My last project is a Santa Hot Chocolate Pocket!

This is a quick and easy gift that you can give to a sweet kiddo or co-worker!

The fun glittery paper is from Teresa Collins - Santa's List collection. The Santa is a Recollections dimensional sticker. I just love his little hat. And the "joy" sticker is from SRM Stickers - "We've Got Your Sticker - Merry".

Congrats to Papercrafting Princess!!!

You won the Paper Issues gift certificate!

Papercrafting Princess said...

You are having SO much fun Angi! Love your creations. Happy Birthday!

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Christmas craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Susie Craft Happy

Geri Greening

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Letter & Envelope for Santa - Day 10

Today's post is all about Santa!

It's day #10 of the "12 Days of Holiday Inspiration Blog Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew".

At the bottom of this post is a list of all the participating blogs. Be sure to check out each one. They've got some amazing projects for you to see.

This is a fun project that you can do with the kiddos. I used the notebook paper die from Lil' Inker Designs and stickers from Teresa Collin's - Santa's List collection.

To enter my giveaway click HERE!

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Christmas craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Susie Craft Happy

Geri Greening

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Supplies:
Notebook paper die: Lil' Inker Designs
Christmas Stickers & alphas: Teresa Collins - Santa's List
Doily: from stash
Kraft Envelope: Office Depot

Ikea Santa Frame - Day 9

Today's post is all about Ikea. They have the best stuff! It's one of my fave places to shop. 

It's day #9 of the "12 Days of Holiday Inspiration Blog Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew".

At the bottom of this post is a list of all the participating blogs. Be sure to check out each one. They've got some amazing projects for you to see.

The Ikea Ribba frame is perfect to use for handmade Christmas decor. The price is right too! They only costs $3.99. They are sturdy and so fun to alter.

I added a Santa from Little Yellow Bicycle and a "Be Jolly" sentiment from Teresa Collins. I also glued green ribbon to the top and bottom of the frame.

To enter my giveaway click HERE!

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Christmas craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Susie Craft Happy

Geri Greening

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Supplies:
Ribba frame: Ikea
Santa Cut-Out: Little Yellow Bicycle - Christmas Delight
Green Ribbon: Hobby Lobby
Be Jolly Sticker: Teresa Collins - Santa's List

It's a Rudolph Christmas - Day 8

It's all about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer today! 

It's day #8 of the "12 Days of Holiday Inspiration Blog Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew".

At the bottom of this post is a list of all the participating blogs. Be sure to check out each one. They've got some amazing projects for you to see.

The adorable little Rudolph is from Doodlebug Design. This card would be great for the kiddos, especially if you add a candy cane or some Christmas chocolate to it. Yum!!!

And you still have time to enter my giveaway!

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Christmas craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Susie Craft Happy

Geri Greening

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Supplies
Paper & Reindeer Sticker: Doodlebug Design 
Green frame: Fancy Pants Designs
Joy Sentiment: Teresa Collins - Santa's List

The Inspiration Crew - Twelve Days of Christmas

Welcome to the "12 Days of Holiday Inspiration Blog Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew". We’re just a group of online crafty friends who love being creative. 

This time we're doing a "12 day event" to provide you with tons of Christmas crafting fun. 

At the bottom of this post is a list of all the participating blogs. Be sure to check out each one for information on prizes that are being offered and when the winners will be announced. 

Let the Christmas fun begin!!!!

It's time to start thinking about Christmas gift giving. It's always great to have a bunch of mini cards on hand for those last minute gifts for family and friends.

Who needs a store bought card when you can make your own mini cards? I made these in less than 10 minutes using some leftover double sided patterned paper.  

I used my die cutter to make the circle shapes then added some fun SRM Stickers. They are so fun and festive and look great as the focal point of your mini cards.

The Santa face, Christmas tree, and stocking are my fave images. I used the We've Got Your Sticker - Merry and Labels by the Dozen - Christmas Greetings.

Be sure to visit all of the blogs for loads of Christmas craft ideas!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Susie Craft Happy

Geri Greening

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Products Used:

SRM Stickers - We've Got Your Sticker - Merry #53006

SRM Stickers - Labels by the Dozen - Christmas Greetings #63008

Paper: Teresa Collins - Santa's List

Play Date Cafe - You're Special to Me!

It's a fun card making day for me!

Today starts the new Play Date Cafe challenge. This week's color story includes: Navy blue, Stone, and Peach. What an elegant color combo!

I usually create something other than a card for my PDCC project, but the colors really motivated me to make a card this week.

I used some pretty Teresa Collins paper and a fab SRM sticker for the sentiment.

Our sponsor this week is Tami Mayberry Stamps. Be sure to check out the details on the PDCC blog.

 

And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as

it follows this week's color story. Can't wait to see what ya make!

 

Supplies:
Paper: Teresa Collins - Everyday Moments
Sticker Sentiment - SRM - Thinking of You
Flower & Pearl Gem - Martha Stewart Crafts
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon