Saturday June 21st, 2008

Disney Memories Interactive Layout

How many Disney pictures can you fit on 1 12 x 12 layout? 25 if you join us for this fun 2 hour class, we will create a Disney layout that features 25 photo mats, hidden journaling, and several adorable paper pieced Mickey's. Join us for a magical morning.

Location: Strictly Scrapbooking - Torrance
Date: June 21st, 2008
Time 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost: $30.00

"Magical Memories" - Disney Layout Class

"Magical Memories" Two Page Layout
Tuesday, June 24th 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: $25
Location: Scrappin' In The Hills

We know you love making memories at Disneyland and that you will love keeping those
memories alive in this "Magical Memories" layout. You will love all the details and dimension throughout this layout!

Summer Days Acrylic Album

Endless Summer Acrylic Mini Book at the Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach
Saturday, June 28, 2008
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$35 per person
An Endless Summer 6x6 Acrylic Album. Come create this gorgeous 8-page 6x6 clear acrylic album using the Bo Bunny Beach Keen line of paper. This fun album will highlight all that is great about summer... sun, sand, and surf! You will love this little book with two different sizes of acrylic to preserve all your summertime memories. Stop by the store today to see the sample and sign up! Space will fill up quickly, so get your name on the list soon!

Upcoming Classes

I have been busy putting together samples together for some upcoming classes around So. Cal. Here is the Disney class I will be doing at the Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach.

Disney Magical Memories Acrylic Mini Book with Jessica
Saturday, June 28, 2008
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$35 per person

Calling all you Disney fans, join me and create a special acrylic album for all those wonderful Disney moments! You will be creating a 10-page 6x6 acrylic album using the Reminisce "Real Magic" paper line. This fabulous little book is absolutely overflowing with Disney magic, so stop by the store to see the sample and sign up! Seats are limited and will sell out fast, so sign up soon!

He's not a baby anymore . . .

I can't believe my boy turned 12 today, the years have passed so quickly =-(. I remember the day he was born so clear in my memory, I couldn't have loved anything more. It's funny how in the daily chaos of life the moments just pass . . . sniff sniff I am not ready to lose my baby boy. I don't think it helps that he looks older than your average 12 year old, he is 5'7" for Pete's sake. Oh well C'est la Vie.

Here is a now and then shot, he was about 18 months in this picture.

I took this picture this morning before he left for school, I think they all have that early morning look about them lol. I can't believe I got a shot with all of them looking at the camera at the same time. I'm sure this is an easy task for all you photo pros, but getting my kids to do it is a miracle in itself!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Friday Freebie - So Cal Scrap

Don't forget to check out So Cal Scrap's weekly blog contest Friday Freebie, such an easy way to win great prizes, you can visit the blog Friday Freebies - So Cal Scrap
Have Fun!!

So Cal Scrap - Friday Freebie!

Don't forget to check out So Cal Scrap's weekly blog contest Friday Freebie, such an easy easy to wind great prizes, you can visit the blog Friday Freebies - So Cal Scrap
Have Fun!!

Scrapper's Yard Sale - Corona CA

Hi everyone just wanted to share the great news, Several So Cal Scrap members are getting together to put on a SCRPABOOKING YARD SALE.

June 7th Scrapper's Yard Sale in Corona...

8am-noon
533 San Miguel Dr.
Corona, CA

There will be 13+ local scrappers, each with a table full of scrap goodies priced to sell. Items are both New & Gently Used. If you love scrapping, then you will love our sale! No need to RSVP, just come on by & bring your friends.Items include totes, carts, stamps, embellishment, albums, page & project kits, cutting tools, paper, cardstock, ribbon & LOTS, LOTS more!We have a few spots left for those who would like to sell. The fee is $5 if you need a table or FREE if you bring your own. Hope to see you all there!
******All sales will be cash only.********

My Little Book of Inspiration Class

I will be teaching this class at Collective Journey in Redlands

My Little Book of Inspiration

Class description:
Create a book that highlights what you find inspiring; quotes, people, places, songs, poems, and of course pictures. When you are done you will have a handy resource to turn to when you feel like you are losing your scrapbooking mojo, or you need a little inspiration in your life. Join me and prepared to be inspired!

$30.00

Saturday May 31st, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!!

Happy Mother's Day! I hope all you mother's out there have a wonderful day!!

So far this mother's Day I have had the glorious opportunity to pick a nasty little tick off my dog Zeus (my little Chihuahua mix) and give him a bath as well, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!!!!!! All kidding aside I wouldn't change a thing about my life my wonderful scrubby, my little darlings (with hidden horns) and my my dogs Zeus & Samson. They are the one's that make this crazy ride called my life keep going, we are a working machine with individual pieces that does not work without one another. So Happy Mother's Day everyone remember to hug those people in your life that make your machine work!

FUN EASY CONTEST!!

Here is a fun easy blog contest to participate in, check out the So. Cal Scrap Blog here http://socalscrap.blogspot.com . Just answer the Friday Freebie question and you are in!! Have Fun!!

Recent Challenges

I created this layout for the April Monthly Challenge on the So Cal Scrap board, the layout had to consist of 50% Heidi Swapp Items, mine didin't win, but it is still one of my favorites ever, I'm not really sure why, but I love it!! The winner was Rochelle with a darling layout of her cutie, her little girl is such a doll! Check it out below.



I also participated in the April Challenge for the Who Gives A Scrap Yahoo group, the theme was to use items that start with the letter of "APRIL" I used Abigail for A, Pink flowers, buttons, and ribbons for P, Ribbon for R, the word Imagine for I, and Lace and lyrics for L. This was a totally fun challenge as well, here is my entry for this one.



I will catch you tomorrow, have a great night!

Where have I been????

I know I know I promised I would update more frequently and I always seem to get lax, but I promise I have not forgotten my little blog. I honestly can't believe that it has been a whole month since I last posted, the days seem to fly by. Well my wonderful husband had back surgery on Friday April 25th, he has been home getting better and driving me crazy. Since he is limited in what he can do he has been trying to keep himself busy, he even sat down on the computer to read my blog lol. YES that is how bored he is, apparently my blog is not up to par he was complaining that there were pictures and layouts that featured the kids, but none that had him. Sooo this entry is dedicated to that wonderful man of mine, my husband Matt! As you can see he kept himself busy today playing Medal of Honor on the XBOX! Have a great day!

A Bit Behind on the Latest Trends!

Yup, I am always a bit behind on the newest and latest trends, it seems like it takes me a bit to get on the band wagon. A good example is the doodling trend, although it became popular a few years back and it is still a great technique, I am just finding myself interested in trying it out. So this weekend while I was working on a layout of my Madison, I decided to just do it, I had a great time with it. There is something perfect about the imperfection of doodling, I even included journaling hidden throughout!!

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'