Easter Pictures of my darlings

I am using it all!

Yup, that's right, I am using my scrapbook supplies from now through April I am on focused quest to rid my scrap room of all the semi-outdated items in it. I have created a huge stack of items that are just going to goodwill, charities, school, friends, but they just have to go, they are so outdated that if I look at them any longer I will actually feel the inspiration draining from me. The remainder of my scrap products fall into one of two categories, recently purchased but will quickly go out of style if I don't use them and I love this no matter what any magazine or trend says. So there you have it I am on a mission to use what I have, I will fill you in as I go along.

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter everyone!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day with family and friends, don't forget to take a ton of pictures!

Journaling - The good the bad and the ugly!

I have to admit that I have I have a fascination with journaling, when I first started scrapbooking I cringed at the thought of journaling and set it aside to complete at a future date. As my kids got older I felt like the momoents of their lives were slipping away from me, I never wanted to forget how I felt about them at different points in their lives, and just like that journaling became one of the most important elements in my scrapbooking. I will admit there are times when names and dates will suffice, but there are also layouts that convey deep feeling and love for my family, there are even layouts that bring tears to my eyes when I re-read what I have written to my loved ones. So I hope the next time you scrapbook you remember to add some form of journaling and keep in mind it doesn't have to be a long sappy love note, just something real about your feelings towards the subject of your layout.

Still not ready to get down and dirty with your journaling? That's ok, just focus on your title for now, a good title can convey so much about your subject.
1. The tone of your title whether humorous, sincere, serious, fun all tell a little about you ( the designer) and your subject.
2. The title alone can convey the message of the layout, check out Kristi's 4 The Love of Art layout below, not only are the colors awesome and grab your attention, we know her little guy is a total art addict.
3. Don't be afraid to get creative with your title, convey your message creatively.

Happy Scrappin'

San Diego Weekend Escape Photos!!

I have finally added the photos from my San Diego Weekend Escape, we had such an awesome time. It was wonderful seeing old friends and making so many new ones, everyone was just great!!

I am looking forward to the Fall Escape, Tons of details coming soon. For now enjoy these photos!

It has been like a ghost town around here!

Hi everyone, it has been a whole month since i blogged, I honestly can't believe I left my little blog unattended for that long, but I am back, February was a busy month, I had the pleasure of attending CHA with the awesome So Cal Scrap Girls, then the following weekend I spent my days at the expo, the weekend after that I was busy retreat planning and the month ended with my San Diego Weekend Escape. All in all a great month with tons of fun scrapping events going on. I will be sure not to leave my little blog unattended for that long, Happy Scrappin'