"Scrap My Life"

Playing with "Head of the Class" from Little Yellow Bicycle

2012-01-29T22:07:00.000-05:00

This month I was able to get my hands on some wonderful school line papers. Little Yellow Bicycle - "Head of the Class" is a fun and playful line with bright primary colors that would look great on any layout for boy or girl.

Check out this layout I did of my son using this awesome line of paper and embellishments.

Not big on stickers but these dimensional pop-up stickers from this line are great!

You can check out all the papers and embellishments from this collection ---->here.

That's all today!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and keep scrappin!

-Kelly

My Creative Scrapbook reveal

2011-08-08T21:56:00.001-04:00

This month I got to guest designed for My Creative Scrapbook. The Creative Kit is filled with some cute 3 Bugs In A Rug - Lazy Summer papers. These papers are wonderful for those summer fun days. Check out a few layouts I did with this wonderful Creative kit.

These kits are filled with anything and everything you can think of or need to complete many amazing layouts/ projects. Come checkout what all the other wonderful designers have in store with My Creative Scrapbook kits.

My Creative Scrapbook reveal time!!!!!!

2011-07-06T20:32:00.001-04:00

This month I was asked to guest design for My Creative Scrapbook. When I received my Creative Kit I was so excited to find a box full of goodies. The Creative kit is perfect for all those summer pictures. Pam sure knows now to put an awesome kit together! I truly enjoyed working with this kit! Here are a few layouts I made with this awesome kit!

Stop by My Creative Scrapbook to check out all the amazing work by the other designers and see all the wonderful kits their have to offer.

October Afternoon- Rocket Age

2011-06-23T00:32:00.001-04:00

This spring we decided to take the kids to The WINDY City. While in Chicago we visited Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum. The picture I used in this layout just cracks me up! Joshua decided he was going to hold up the Milky Way Galaxy. Of course we had to play around with my camera and get a few good shots.

When Erin from Sweet Memories gave me some October Afternoon -"Rocket Age", I knew right away what I was going to do with it. Here's a layout I put together using this awesome collection.

With all the wonderful papers, stickers, embellishments in this collection, I hope you find it Outta this world!!! By far one of the best space-age looks I've seen.

Working with "Mr Boy" by Bella BLVD.

2011-06-09T23:51:00.000-04:00

Take a look at a layout I created for Sweet Memories.

"Super Cool DUDE"

I used Bella BLVD. "Mr Boy" papers in this adorable layout of my cousin. With his happy-go-lucky personality & FUN free spirit, he's definitely 100% Boy! He definitely brings these boy papers from Bella BLVD to life. Two thumps up to Bella BLVD. for making such a wonderful line of boy papers to work with!

Summer color inspiration

2011-06-07T12:23:00.001-04:00

Now that summer is here I hope to have more time to scrapbook and lot more to scrap about! Over the past 2 weeks the kids have kept me very busy. The plus side to school being out I have found that there is less laundry to do in our house. The down side, well the swimsuits & towels are starting to stack up high in our laundry room. Hope you all have a wonderful and fun filled summer!!!!!!!

All this talk about summer makes me think about the wonderful, bright and very summer like papers by Anna Griffin. This "Carmen" Collection is so beautiful.

The exotic colors in this collection are so vibrant and GORGEOUS! It screams SUMMER all over it. Hope you enjoy this layout using this beautiful collection.

Hello Luscious by Basic Grey

2011-05-16T14:04:00.000-04:00

I am loving the "NEW" line from Basic Grey "Hello Luscious". With wonderful colors and patterns in this collection I'm sure to find myself using it quite often. Here's a layout I made using this lovely line of papers.

My favorite part of this layout is the flowers! I could cut these flowers out all day. They are SO pretty!

What can I say, I'm someone who loves nothing better than to cut up paper.

Scrappin with Kaiser Craft- Class of '87' collection

2011-03-20T22:21:00.000-04:00

This weekend I spent sometime hanging out at Sweet Memories scrappin with some great people. While there, I got my hands on some pretty awesome scrap materials. This one set of papers kept calling my name.Have you seen Kaiser Craft Class of '87'? I just love how fabulous and bright this new collection is. This school-themed collection is in primary colors and filled with vintage illustrations that are so adorable.

Take a look at this layout I designed for Sweet Memories using Class of '87'.

This collection is perfect for all those school pictures, class photos, or pictures of fun preschool lesson plans from home. So if you're looking for a fun, bright, playful school theme Class of '87' is for YOU!

Echo Park is having a contest!!!!

2011-03-15T22:30:00.001-04:00

Hey guys echo park paper is having a contest!!!!! WOO-HOO! All you have to do is head over to their blog site right now and click on the follow their blog button down on the right. That's right. It's that easy. Then each day they will pick 2 winners that are followers. The winners get to pick a collection kit of their choice (NEW or Old collections) Awesome right?!!!

So head on over right now! Don['t waste anytime cause contest winners will be picked starting tomorrow and will end March 25th.

Playing with Sweetness by Pink Paislee

2011-03-15T22:07:00.000-04:00

I absolutely love this photo of my little girl. It just melts my heart! When I saw the "Sweetness" collection by Pink Paislee I knew this picture has sweetness all over it(what can I say, I'm her mom). I love this whole collection of papers. As I started this layout I really wanted to mix as many of the papers together as possible. So with that said, I took a stack of papers and went to the cricut machine. I started cutting as many different shapes as I could find for a layered look.

I also did some layering on top with the flowers I cut from the "Sweetest Day" & "Picture Perfect" papers. Then added one of the cutest Doodads(embellishment) that says, "sweet cutie pie".

And of course added the cute banner from the 12x12 Element Sticker sheet on top of the layout. This layout says, SWEETNESS all over it!

working w/ Creative Scrappers sketch #144

2011-02-22T03:51:00.000-05:00

Hey scrapbook friends. Just wanted to take a few minutes and share a layout with you all.

I love my cricut machine. I don't use it as much as I should but I absolutely love having it on hand. Check out this really cute title I made using the Winter Woodland cartridge.

This wouldn't be a layout of mine if I didn't add BLING! So, I added a little PRIMA bling in the center of the snowflakes. Then I used my white pen (a must have in your tools) around the letters & white VersaMagic Dew Drop Chalk to finish the title off.

I used a sketch from Creative Scrappers sketch #144 to design my layout. If you're looking for a little inspiration go check them out. Their blog & sketches are awesome!

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It's not often that I create a layout of myself, but I have to say this year I plan on making more time to scrap about me! Hope you all are having a wonderful & scrap happy week!

"On The Edge" by Teresa Collins

2011-02-16T22:17:00.003-05:00

My son Josh is one of the most amazing young men I know. Looking at him in this picture makes me realize just how fast our children grow up. One minute we're welcoming them into this world, holding them in our arms soaking in every second after they are born. Then the next minute we're watching them grow into charming, out going young men.

"Check out this layout using On The Edge collection"
(Sketch from Creative Scrappers #97)

This past weekend I had the chance to work with some of Teresa Collins designs. Take a look at one of her NEW collections "On The Edge" <-here.

This is one of the best boy collections I've seen in a long time. I'm loving the different shades of blue mixed with black & grey. As for the embellishments, love them! Check out the brads, very unique! By far my favorite embellishment in this collection, And the papers and clear overlay are wonderful.

The collection is perfect for anyone male or female from young to old. This line is definitely a collection favorite!

Echo Park papers

2011-01-31T23:58:00.004-05:00

As we start another week in my household, I start to wonder if the rain is ever going to let up. We had such a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL weekend! Then this morning I woke up to rain. I hope it's not a sign of what's to come the rest of the week :)

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Over the weekend I've kept myself very busy. First, I'm proud to say I have been very committed to POTD (picture of the day). Having my new compact printer by Epson (check out printer here) has helped a great deal in keeping my Project Life album up-to-date. Second, I was able to finish a few layouts. Take a look at another favorite layout of mine that I worked on this weekend.

I love this highlights layout. I created a collage print of some important moments from the past year and arranged them on this simple but awesome sketch #117 from Creative Scrappers. I used "A Walk In The Park" papers by Echo Park (check it out here) I love their paper packs. This pack is so bright & cheerful. It goes with everything. When looking for paper to use, for some reason I find myself always picking up one of there collection packs. If you haven't seen any of their papers IT"S A MUST! You'll love them.

Scrappin with "True Blue" by MME

2011-01-29T16:09:00.000-05:00

Hey, Hey all you scrappers/crafters. Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend. Last night I spent all day at my favorite spot in town Sweet Memories. While I was there I did manage to squeeze in a little scrapbooking despite all the talking & giggling we did at our rowdie table.

So by now everyone should know(cause I've only mentioned it a billion times in my blog- (hehe) My Minds Eye is one of my favorite lines to work with. I love the look of their papers. With so many papers to pick & choose from in a collection your creativity is endless. Here's a layout I finished last night using My Minds Eye,Fine and Dandy- "True Blue":

Check out the whole collection "Fine and Dandy- True Blue" here-My Minds Eye. This paper line is sweet and just so adorable. And their chipboard, oh so CUTE! Make sure you check out the girl collection "Tickled Pink" as well. The girl line, I'm sure, will make you very HAPPY!

"Working on ME"

2011-01-12T22:27:00.000-05:00

I spend a lot of time scrapping about my family, vacations, and the little moments that happen in our family life. I've become so busy with these themes I forget one important thing to scrap, ME. So I pulled out some photos of me throughout the past year and made it a point to scrap about myself. After going through my photos I remembered I had some paper by Studio Calico that I love.
I mixed together "Home Front" & "Anthology" papers and threw together a great mix of alphabets in this layout. Last but not least, I placed this cute little flower embellishment near the title for the finishing touches.

** I used sketch #137 from Creative Scrappers.**

I'm very excited..

2011-01-11T00:18:00.000-05:00

..and honored to have been asked to be a Guest Designer over at Creative Scrappers. This week I was given the chance to work with a great sketch designed by Suzanne, one of Creative Scrappers sketch designers. With all the wonderful stars on this layout I thought it would be perfect for my son's 7th birthday pics.

Here's my take on the design.

I took these pictures back in November on his birthday and been putting them off to scrap for months. I love playing with sketches for the main reason It does 50% of the work for you when scrapbooking. Come check out what Creative Scrappers creative team have come up with! The inspiration is endless.

Hope you all have had a wonderful start to a wonderful week.

Scrap Happy!

"Mixing it up"

2011-01-06T17:36:00.001-05:00

Hey, just wanted to stop in and share with you all a layout I put together earlier today.

Four months later I've finally scrapped my daughters first day of preschool. I really mixed up this layout with a little bit of everything. I used echo park paper -A Walk In The Park collection kit, a splash of Bo Bunny - Sun Kissed papers, with a touch of CratePaper -School Spirit Collection, then embellished with adorable butterfly remarks dimensional stickers from Dear Lizzy & American Crafts.

"Take time and be creative & perverse memories that will last a lifetime."

Monday Scraps!

2011-01-03T22:23:00.003-05:00

How did you spend your Monday? I pulled out some Fancy Pants papers and got a little crafty today. It was a nice break from all the holiday craziness that has been going on the past few months. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my madness Monday.

I created this layout using these awesome papers, elements stickers from Fancy Pants, and this lovely sage Bloomer ribbon from Websters Pages. When I see this ribbon I want to use it on everything I scrap.

Of course, if I did that then I would run out of it in my stash.

Yeah, yeah, I'm one of those people. I buy all this scrap supplies then stash it away. What can I say, I love ribbon. A LOT! When I showed this layout to my husband, he was shocked to find the amount of ribbon on it (lol). He actually said to me, "You must have a lot of that ribbon! You used a great deal of it on this layout". I was speechless. Am I really that bad about not using things I buy? How could it be that my husband knows what I have in my stash? All I could say, "I didn't want it to sit there and collect a lot of dust now".

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and a fabulous Monday!

"The student" - Crate Paper School Spirit.

2010-10-19T13:36:00.001-04:00

It's crazy just how busy a person can be! Of course trying to catch-up this time of year seems a little silly. From October through January I seem to stay busy every second of the day. I haven't even had the time to scrapbook, crazy right?!! So today I decided to get back into the grove of things by picking up where I last left off. Some time back I started this layout using the "School Spirit collection" by Crate Paper. So, today I sat down an finished this layout of my son Joshua from his first day of school.

Helpful Hint:A way to safe on paper.

To get the most out of my paper, I cut the big circles out of the top paper from the collection pack. This is a great way to get a variety of paper on your layout without cutting up all your papers from the pack.

Can't wait to use up all these papers from this awesome paper pack.

Echo Park- Sweet Summertime

2010-09-30T13:46:00.001-04:00

If you're looking for a fun, and bright summer paper line you're going to love Echo Park "Sweet Summertime". When they released their first collection pack they knocked it right out of the park lol. When I saw some of the designs in this collection, my little brain went right to work. After opening this pack I was so amazed at the mix of patterns, colors and adorable stickers they put together. Right away I could tell this collection was very well thought-out. The one thing that really caught my attention was the adorable pinwheels on the sticker sheet.

(( In this layout Alexis, Aubrey & Joshua enjoying a little taste of sweet summertime before starting back to school))

They are so cute and FUN to work with! If you haven't heard of or seen echo paper papers you definitely want to keep tabs on this scrapbook company. Checkout some of their other great paper collection packs like A Walk in the Park , Life is Good, Happy Halloween just to name a few. Can't wait to see what they have in store for us in the future.

Crazy Daisy -September layouts

2010-09-28T10:28:00.001-04:00

After weeks for unpacking and settling in(almost 100%), I'm just now getting to my blog. It feels so good to get back into a routine of things. On a scrapper note, take a look at this past months layouts from Crazy Daisy mini kit. This kit was so much fun to work with. With some awesome manufacturer's mixed together in this fall like kit, I was able to get a few school layouts done.

Come take a look at Crazy Daisy- September scrapbook gallery for more inspiration by the designers.

Rest, Relaxation & Scrapbooking

2010-09-11T22:10:00.001-04:00

After a week of packing box after box I finally got a little time to myself. I packed up my scrap stash and headed to Ellijay, Ga. with a few friends for some MUCH needed RR&S(rest, relaxation & scrapbooking). Take a sneak peek of the layouts I have created while here.

Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

September mini kit sneak peeks

With fall almost here this mini kit is going to knock your socks off. This awesome fall kit has a little bit of everything from Basic Grey - "Max & Whiskers", October Afternoon- "Schoolhouse", and a touch of Jillibean Soup- alphabean stickers. You'll also find animals, owls and back-to-school goodies in this kit. So pull out those back to school pictures and get scrapping!

Stop by Crazy Daisy and checkout all their awesome kits and their wonderful designers!!

Have a wonderful weekend

Scrap Happy!

Hot Summer Days layout

2010-09-07T00:39:00.001-04:00

Oh Sweet Summertime, the time has come. It's that time of year I have to say goodbye. Time to pack away those swimsuits, no more long lazy summer days, and forget about those relaxing days at the pool with you. The only thing Sweet Summertime that will remain the same is the memories we have made!

Here's a layout I made of my cousin Aubrey & Dixie hanging out by the pool enjoying the summer. The little quote sticker from this paper line says it all.

"The tan lines will fade,

but the memories will last forever"

There are a few summer lines out this year I adore. At the top of my list is "72 and Sunny" by We R Memory Keepers. I love the warm summer colors, fluffy clouds and super cute sunny critters in this line! Just a wonderful lift me up paper line to work with.

Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend.
Scrap Happy!

Playing with Fancy Pants Designs- My Family

2010-09-02T16:28:00.001-04:00

Here's another layout I've created using some gorgeous product from Fancy Pants Designs. "My Family" is one of many collections I love from Fancy Pants Designs. In this collection I really like the blue and red together. It goes perfect with the picture I took of the kids this summer.

-Thanks for stopping by and have a Trendy Thursday my scrap friends!

Crazy Daisy - August mini kit layout

2010-08-31T09:41:00.000-04:00

Here's another great layout made with Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

* Mason (Oliver collection- Basic Grey )

*Tory (Oliver collection- Basic Grey)

*Tabs (Oliver collection- Basic Grey)

* Stitched Brads- (Basic Grey)

*Chipboard- (Maya Road)

* Smile stamp

Crazy Daisy Kit Co. & Basic Grey collection

2010-08-26T09:52:00.000-04:00

This month I received a wonderful kit from Crazy Daisy Kit Co.. With the kit I was able to create a few layouts fit for the boys. The main paper line in this mini kit was Oliver Collection by Basic Grey. With the red, blues and touch of green from collection makes it prefect for a little boy. I have to say this layout (below) is one of my favorites made from this kit.

Picture: I took this picture while visiting my cousin and her family this summer. Jackson ( her youngest son) is one of the most lovable, sweetest and energetic little boys I know.

For the title, I cut out "About a" from the cricut machine and used one of the cute tabs "boy" (Oliver collection- embellishment) to complete the title for this layout. Of course I had to do some kind of cute & fun journaling to finish the layout. I used a white marker to whiteout a few boxes and then wrote words inside the boxes to accent the journaling. This is just a fun and out-of-the box way to journal!

Crazy Daisy - August mini kit

2010-08-16T14:02:00.001-04:00

It's Monday once again, can you believe it! Where did the weekend go? After having a great and busy weekend, it's nice to get back to a routine. This morning we were up and about at 6am with showers, breakfast, and then dressed for school. As soon as my feet hit the floor every Monday morning I don't stop til 3 pm for a little break. I'm already looking forward for the upcoming weekend!!!!!

On a more scrappy note, If your looking for a great scrapbooking kit you need to checkout Crazy Daisy Kit Co. . Just wanted to give you a sneak peek of what I've been working on from this months August Mini kit.

This kit has been great to work with. The mini kit features grungy blues and red, with fabulous papers from Basic Grey along with other great goodies. You don't want to miss out on this one! Come take a look what all the other designers have creative with their wonderful August kits.

Simply Scrapbooking

2010-08-11T17:57:00.002-04:00

Yes, simplicity is beauty, but I love to embellish "BIG". When I have a great photo that I want as my focal point of a layout, I try not to over embellish. Just by adding a little detail to that layout makes me very happy. Although I love the finished look of the layout , I still have to say simplicity is not my cup of tea. It's more like a tablespoon of sugar that makes me want to keep trying it again :)

This layout was made with Scrapbook Chicks - July Block Party kit.

Come checkout some great deals going on right now .

♥ Pink Paislee!!!

2010-08-05T12:33:00.008-04:00

I ♥LOVE♥ Pink Paislee!!

Checkout one of "my" favorite layouts I've done using some Pink Paislee - 365° Degrees and Starlight collection.

The paper in these two collections are wonderful, but the one thing I adore the most from Pink Paislee is the cork shape embellishments. I used the cork shape circle and accented it with a bling shape star on top of another circle I punched out. Then placed it on a journal stickers from the Starlight collection.

To top the layout off, of course I used a mix of American Crafts "Thickers" for the title.

Who said you had to use the same style & font when titling a layout? So, go ahead and mix it up for a great look!

Block Party Layout-Scrapbook Chicks kit

2010-08-02T13:53:00.004-04:00

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I spent the weekend scrapbooking with a few friends till 4 am in the morning. Got a few layouts done, but as always there was more talking,and laughing then scrappin. It was a great way to end a great weekend!

I've been working with a great kit by Scrapbook Chicks this month. Checkout another layout from this months kit.

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If you're looking for a great place to shop, checkout Scrapbook Chicks store. New in the store...Basic Grey-Basics collection, and Echo Park-Life is Good. You'll love them both! Also this week Scrapbook Chicks is hosting"Finished In 15 Live class" this Tuesday night. Come complete a 2 page layout in 15 minutes! 9:30 pm Eastern, 8:30 pm Central, 7:30 pm Mountain, 6:30 pm Pacific.

Scrapbook Chicks- Block Party -July kit

2010-07-27T15:04:00.002-04:00

I have exciting news! This month, Scrapbook Chicks is sending you a little extra when you order this months kit. What is the bonus you ask? Well, every kit will automatically include the cardstock add-on for FREE!!!!!! Whoo-hoo! Checkout one of the layouts made with July Bo Bunny Block Party kit for Scrapbook Chicks.

Looking For Inspiration?!!

Come check out what the other designers have done with this great kit and become a fan of Scrapbook Chicks facebook page here.

Layout with Fancy Pants Designs-Like Father, Like Son

2010-07-20T15:49:00.005-04:00

Once in awhile i'll find a paper collection that is perfect for boys/men. I can finally say I'm in LOVE with one of the best boyish paper lines out right now. If you haven't seen Fancy Pants Designs "Like Father, Like Son" then check it out! I almost didn't buy it because it was in a paper pack(always afraid i'm not going to use it all) at my LSS Sweet Memories Scrapbooks but Erin the store owner talked me into. Thank goodness she did. I have plans for ever sheet of it lol. The same night I got the paper pack I ended up doing 3 layouts with it. Here's one of the layouts I worked on that night.

The main reason I needed this paper was for this picture of my husband & son. My husband is a big train chaser, it has been a big part of his life gowing up. Now, Joshua has become a train chaser just like his father. This is one of those moments they share together caught in a photo. It goes so perfect with one of the cards in the pack. It reads: "He didn't tell me how to live, he lived, and let me watch him do it". ~Clarence Budington Kelland

My Minds Eye - Addey Road

2010-07-12T16:36:00.005-04:00

I was going through some of my papers that I had stashed away, and found this My Minds Eye-Abbey Road: "Round and Round". It goes perfect with the pictures I took when the girls and I took a little road trip. One of the things I like about My Minds Eye is all the little embellishments that go along with their papers. They always have a great variety to play with.

Fancy Pants "About A Girl"

2010-07-11T23:13:00.001-04:00

I spend a lot of my scrap time making 12x12 layouts. So I've decided to spice it up a little. I am challenging myself this month by making a 8-1/2x11 layout once a week. Take a look at this 8-1/2x11 layout I made using Fancy Pants "About A Girl" for Scrapbook Chicks.

It's time for another Finished in Fifteen with Scrapbook Chicks.

Come join us Monday, July 12, in the evening--8 pm central time. You ask where? Right HERE

BoBunny- working with Sun Kissed collection

2010-07-08T19:30:00.000-04:00

It's summer time!!!!! The time of year my kids are 100% committed to the pool. From the moment they wake up in the morning that's all I hear, " Can We Go To The POOL Mommy, Can We????" There is on doubt they are my children. Here is a layout I made with the adorable Bo Bunny- Sun Kissed collection.

Layouts using Crazy Daisy mini kit

2010-07-03T12:25:00.000-04:00

One of the great things about summer is playing outdoors. No matter what the kids are doing they always seem to find much joy in the things they do. Take a look at this months Crazy Daisy Kit Co. layouts I did with June mini kit. This kit had such a great mix of outdoor papers which was perfect for their adventures.

Stop in at Crazy Daisy an check out all the wonderful projects made by the designers this month. Also take a peek at July kits. I hear there's a mini album in the mini kit this month by Basic Grey - “Slice of Summer”. Can't wait to play around with a mini album this month!

Hope you all have a save and Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!

Scrappin with Websters Pages and Crate Paper

2010-06-29T19:34:00.001-04:00

I've spent the past 2 weeks enjoying a little vacation time. For my birthday my sweet husband gave me a scrapbook retreat at the wonderful " The Scrapbook Cabin " located in the North Georgia mountain town of Ellijay. The owner Christa really knows how to show some wonderful hospitality. When she hosts a retreat, she really knows what she's doing. Everything was amazing, even the wonderful meals that were cooked. If your looking for a great place to relax,scrapbook, make some new friends or just hang out with your scrappy friends this is the place to be! I had such a wonderful time I signed up for another retreat September.
Check out a few pictures I took for the retreat:

It was so nice to leave out all my scrap supplies at the retreat house. No packing up in between meals. At the end of the night I stopped where I was in a project and headed straight to bed. No cleaning up OR packing away my supply's equals me being more productive lol. Check out these layouts I worked on at the retreat house.

Celebrate Life - "In memory of Great Grandma Dewis
Websters Pages -papers, ribbon
Prima -flowers, bling

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She's So Charming- Summer 2010
Crate Paper - Pink Plum collection
Prima -flowers, pearls

Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

2010-06-19T23:30:00.000-04:00

Every month I get this awesome kit in the mail. After playing around with my Crazy Daisy Kit I have l so much leftover embellishments. The one thing I hate to see is good product just sitting around in a little baggie. Not sure what to do with these little pieces you get in those kits???? Well, check this out! I took some ribbon I had laying around an went to work on some ruffle ribbon flowers.

How to make ruffle ribbon flowers:

You will need-
*needle & coordinating thread
*ribbon (about 10")

1> With a needle and thread (or you can use a sewing machine) sew a simple basting stitch along one edge.

2> When you have sewed all the way to the end, pull the thread tight. The fabric will ruffle up.

3> Stitch the two ends together to make a complete circle.

*** If you want, you can repeat this process with another pattern of ribbon. Adding layers is beautiful.***

4> Trim off your threads and finish your flower. Dress the center of your flower up with beads, jewels or even buttons. I used all the leftover embellishments from June mini kit.

Take a look at the layout I made with these adorable little flowers. The layout is so simple and sweet!!

My Mind's Eye "Forever With You"

2010-06-12T13:15:00.000-04:00

Here's a layout I worked on for Scrapbook Chicks. I just adore this photo of my son Joshua. He spent all afternoon watching and playing with his shadow. It's the little moments like this I love to capture in a photograph.

-In this layout I used My Mind's Eye So Sophie- "Forever with You" Delightful Diamond paper.

-Under paper I used a paint splat looking stamp to give more of a textured look.

-Using Cricut Machine I cut out a arrow with So Sophie -Charming "Possibilities" Content Geometric paper.

-Cut out the circles from the MME So Sophie- Charming "We are Family" Loop-de-Loop paper

-Used October Afternoon sticker words

-Chick'n feed by Scrapbook Chicks

-Stamped little circles accent with little Pearl

-Titled with: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Puffy Berry Thickers (Black)

and So Sophie "Simple Things" Alphabet sheet

"The Girls Paperie"

2010-06-07T16:55:00.000-04:00

This past weekend I spend a little time with some great friends.We went to the movies to see "Sex and the City". Then we treated ourselves to a wonderful dinner and of course dessert to top off a fabulous night. I didn't get much scrapping done this weekend, but I did manage to finish a layout of a good friend that I've been working on.

Check out this wonderful paper by

"TheGirls Paperie"

I love the embellishments! I think it's the best part of this collection. Check out the "V" card on this layout. It's one of the embellishments from this collection. It came from the Paper Cuts pack. In this pack you get a little bit of heaven all in one box. There is a lot of wonderful die-cuts in this package! Like the clock you see right above the letter "V" card. Witch I have to say goes very well with this layout because her name is Veronica. I know, I'm one of those scrappers that enjoy ALL the little details in a layout hehe.

What can I say, I love to embellish!

My Mind's Eye, So Sophie

2010-06-04T17:02:00.002-04:00

I love Fridays, don't you? What about a sale on a Friday? That's even better. Check out Scrapbook Chicks
"First Friday Sale" going on through the weekend! Check out what's on sale this weekend:

Abode line by American Crafts 75% off!
May Bouquet by Pebbles 75% off!
Meadowlark line from My Mind's Eye 75% off!
Quite Contrary from My Mind's Eye 50% off!
Dear Lizzy line from American Crafts 50% off!
Clothesline from Little Yellow Bicycle 50% off!
Jillibean lines 40% off
and stock up on American Crafts cardstock 25% off!

Here are a few layouts I made with My Mind's Eye So Sophie.

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Here's another layout I did with October Afternoon.

This has to be one of my favorite girly/cutesy(lol) paper lines every!

Crazy Daisy -June Kits are Up!!!!!

2010-06-01T15:47:00.004-04:00

Summer has started off right this year. Today, I took the kids to the library. They had a magic man kickoff the summer program with a few tricks up is sleeve lol. The kids had a great time and even Joshua pledged to read 16 books this summer. After we checked out a few books,we then stopped by the store to pick up our own copy of "Alice in Wonderland"(can you believe the kids have already watched this move twice since we've been home??!!!). What can I say, It's an awesome movie. I just may have to scrap a page about this movie.

So it's about that time I show you all next months mini kit for Crazy Daisy Kit Co. But before I do take a look at a layout made with May kit.

I have to say I favor this layout because it's a picture of me when I was a little girl. For once I'm scrappin myself, and it feels great! Now, check out next months mini kit. With summer here this mini kit is perfect for us all!

Come check out all their kits, and the other designer projects for the month of May.

Hope your all have a blessed day!

-Me :)

It's Memorial Day

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a day to say THANK YOU. A day that we should stop and remember those who have served/are serving this county. We thank you all!

Now, on a scrappy note,I've been working on a layout of my sweet little girl Alexis. I had this cute picture of here eating one of her favorite snacks- a cupcake! So when I found this paper at my LSS- Sweet Memories Scrapbooks I was ready to work on this layout. I used SWEET LIFE by K*I Memories. Such a sweet line of papers, cute softies, and adorable Sweet Life Badges (used the orange "YUM" on this layout). Check out this great line of paper on their website. I'm sure you'll love it!

Hope your all have a blessed and wonderful day!

Thanks goes out to all of you out there that risk your lives to keep us safe!

BEAUTIFUL

2010-05-27T15:44:00.001-04:00

Check out this layout made for

Crazy Daisy Kit Co. May kit.

(Pink Paislee Queen Bee collection)

This months kit has been a blast to work with. With all the wonderful double sided papers from Queen Bee collection, I'm sure you'll find this paper great to work with.

Scrapbook Chicks May kit

2010-05-24T23:36:00.002-04:00

After a long and scrappy weekend, I finally got the chance to put May kit by Scrapbook Chicks to good use. Here are a few of the layouts I worked on this weekend.

The mix of Dear Lizzy from American Crafts & a touch of My Little Yellow Bicyle papers work so well together in this kit. Stop by and take a look at Scrapbook Chicks

for all your scrappy needs.

My love for American Crafts

2010-05-18T03:20:00.001-04:00

I find myself working more and more with American Craft products everyday. I guess I can say it's at the top of my list in scrapbook manufacturers. Check out the beautiful look of Botanique (HERE) collection. With more then twenty coordinating patterned papers feature glitter accents and foil finish look I'm sure you'll find a look you'll love to work with.

Take a look at this layout I made of my niece Maddie. I love the look of these papers together.

Sketch Inspiration

2010-05-17T02:02:00.002-04:00

Do you love sketches? If so, do I have a place for you. Check out Sketch Inspiration. Every Sunday a new sketch is posted to challenge you. This week Crazy Daisy Kit Co. is sponsoring SI weekly challenge. Of course, Crazy Daisy Kit Co has their awesome May mini kit up for grabs this week.

Here's my take on sketch #124 from Sketch Inspiration

*In this layout I used Crazy Daisy Kit Co. May mini kit*

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Heat Wave

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Are you ready for summer? I know I am. If your looking for some great summer paper for those summer lovin layouts check out HeatWave by American Crafts. Nothing says summer like bold graphics and lots of sparkle.

National Scrapbook weekend

2010-05-07T16:21:00.001-04:00

National Scrapbook Weekend was a blast. I spent the weekend at Sweet Memories scrapbooking my way to the Scrap-Academy Awards. I may have not got much done that weekend, but it was nice hanging with a few of my friends and making a few new ones.

Here are a few layouts I was able to work on this past weekend:

Hope you have a blessed weekend!

I love my Cricut

2010-05-06T16:52:00.001-04:00

This months Focus Team Electronic Cutting project for Sweet Memories Scrapbooks I decided to make an 8-1/2 x 11 layout using the Cricut. Check out this simple, but sweet layout of my little girl Alexis.

I used Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge to make all flowers in this layout.

If you have a Cricut it's time to take full advantage of it. I want to challenge you! Make a layout or a card this week and use the Cricut machine to make your make focus on your project. You may use brads, buttons, ribbon, or bling to accent your layout.

Crazy Daisy Mini is here!

2010-05-06T16:19:00.001-04:00

Can you believe it??? It's May already! A nice package was waiting for me today when I got home. I love receiving goodies in the mail, specially when it's scrapbook goodies. Take a look at what was my box.

Crazy Daisy Kit Co. has put together a really nice mini kit this month. Check out the lovely mix of yellow, brown and cream in this adorable collection of Pink Paislee Queen Bee. And what about those awesome chipboard alphabets?
LOVE THEM.

Want to see more of this great mini kit put together by Crazy Daisy Kit Co.. Stop in HERE and see both their mini and main kits.

Check back soon to see what I create with this bright and sunny mini.

Who loves free goodies????

2010-05-05T00:18:00.001-04:00

Hey all you Two Chick Design fans out there, Come take a look at their new facebook page for Scrapbook Chicks HERE!!! To kick off the new facebook page they are giving away a box of goodies to one lucky winner. Just tell them which My Mind's Eye paper line you love the most from Scrapbook Chicks on-line store and one winner will get a box full of the line they chose!

Check out a few more layouts I did from Scrapbooks Chicks April kit.

Hope your all have a blessed day!

A few layouts

2010-05-04T01:03:00.007-04:00

Wow, what a long week and weekend it has been. After a wonderful event at Sweet Memories Scrapbooks celebrating National Scrapbooking Day I am finally able to up-date my blog. Check out a few layouts made with April mini kit by Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

Check out this months main & mini kit HERE.

Your going to love what Crazy Daisy Kit Co has in store for us this month!!!!!

Chick-a-dee Layout - April kit

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When you need to fabulous look you grab for that one little black dress, right?

When I need a fabulous kit with all the works I reach for Scrapbook Chicks April Kit. One of my favorite papers from this months kit I have to say has been the Head of Cabbage by Jillibean Soup. I love these adorable little bird houses. It's perfect for my bird house picture.

Take a look at Two Chicks Facbook Fan page to see what the other Chick-a-dee designers has done with is months kit.

Layout by Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

2010-04-21T09:15:00.000-04:00

Good Mornng. It's Wednesday and that means it's a morning of rest. With hubby home, Josh in school, it's a day for ME! I think I may scrap a little this am, and watch a little DVR.

On another note, It's about that time I share with you another layout made from

Crazy Daisy Kit Co.

I love the simplicity of this layout. And the papers are very girlie!

Sweet Memories

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Check out a few layouts I have done for

Sweet Memories Scrapbooks.

If you haven't checked out this scrapbooks store now is the time to do so. Sweet Memories carries ALL the NEW products staight from CHA like My Little Shoebox, My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee, The Girls Papeie, Tattered Angels and the NEW Webster's Pages ( just to name a few).

My Little Dreamer

2010-04-13T16:43:00.003-04:00

Check out a layout I've been workng on with a great mini kit by Crazy Daisy Kit Co. In this layout the mix of "Paper Doll" Collection by Crate Paper and October Afternoon- "Fly A Kite" work so well together.

I cut out all the flowes from the "Olivia Grace" paper from Paper Doll collection by Crate Paper. Then added a few PRIMA flowers.

Journal quote: "May you always dream with your heart, and let your dreams inspire your destiny!"

Author: Kathie Davis

So, back to Monday again

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6 am wake-up

morning breakfast

Drop Josh off at school

make all three beds

wash a household of clothes

surf the Internet

scrapbook a little

fold laundry

school pick-up

playtime with the kids

prepare dinner

family time
bedtime

Man, I love Mondays!

The rest of the week is a piece of cake.

Two Chicks Layout- April Kit

2010-04-12T17:04:00.001-04:00

Check out a layout made with

Scrapbook Chicks (Two Chicks Designs)

April kit.

Head on over to their new online Scrapbook Chicks supply store.

10% all day, everyday!!

Recieve a free tote with $25.00 purchase.

Check out all the great deals going on right now.

Oh Chick'n Scratches!

2010-04-09T11:12:00.002-04:00

Yep, you heard me right. It's sketch time back at Two Chicks Designs facebook fan page. Every Wednesday a Chick'n Scratch(sketch) will be posted to help get your creative juices flowing. Check out this weeks Chick'n Scratch:

Here is my take on Chick'n Scratches (#1 sketch):

Everything in this layout came from Two Chicks February, March kit or add-ons for the kits.

Make sure you have your layout posted to the fan page by the following Tuesday. This coming week one lucky person will win a $25 gift certificate to shop at their "NEW" Scrapbook Chicks supply store. It's a one stop shop for their Scrapbook Chicks fabulous monthly kits, Chick'n Feathers, Chick'n Noodles, Chick'n Feed to all the awesome Manufacturos they now carry. If you haven't checked it out yet do so now!

Now head on over to the fan page and get scrappin!

You could be the next winner!

Springtime Adventure

2010-04-07T20:35:00.002-04:00

Hope you all had a great hump day, I know I did. Today we spent the day in Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium. The kids had a wonderful time visiting the aquarium. They are already talking about the next visit.

I love this picture of the kids. They would have stayed here for hours watching the Jellyfish.

"The kids Finding Nemo"

"Joshua & I"

Not the best picture but it's a moment that we will remember.

It was so nice to be inside even though it was a beautiful day out. The pollen was so thick, by the time we got back to the car (which was parked outside the parking garage) you could write "WASH ME" all over it! You could see & smell it in the air. I hope after the little rain we get tomorrow some of it will get washed away.

Hope you all have had a blessed and unforgettable day filled with memories that will last a lifetime!

-Me :)

Spring break is here!

2010-04-05T23:53:00.000-04:00

Hope you all had a blessed and wonderful Easter. We spend our day with friends eating wonderful food, and the kids enjoyed a nice egg hunt outside on a beautiful spring day.

I can not think of a better way to start off spring break. I'm so looking forward to NOT getting up at 6am every morning for school, a trip to the zoo, movie day with the kids and a picnic at the park this week.

It's going to be a little taste of whats to come this summer!

Hope you all had a blessed day.

I love creating....

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meaningful family traditions. One of the things we enjoying doing around Easter time is making a Easter Bunny house. The kids look forward to this. They know come Easter eve night the bunny will come take his bunny house, a few carrots and leave a goodie basket behind. Oh, the joy of being a kid.

Peter Cottontail is going to be one Happy Bunny!

I hope you all create memories this holiday to last a lifetime.

Srappin with PARADISE

2010-04-02T17:09:00.001-04:00

So for weeks now I have had this Bo Bunny paper "PARADISE"stashed away in my scrap bag . The other day while at Sweet Memories Scrapbooks the UPS man arrived with loads of happiness in big brown boxes with my name(ok, not really lol) all over it! I was ready to dive in head frist with the hopes that someone was holding my feet. Finally after weeks of holding on to this paper I was able to finish a few layouts with it.

This picture is of my sweet and adorable cousin Aubrey.

What can I say, the girl knows how to live it up. SURFS UP GIRL!

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Austin, Aubrey & Jackson enjoying a little time on the beach in Destin, Florida.

"At the beach, just another day in paradise!"

Sneak peek

2010-03-29T11:24:00.001-04:00

Two Chicks Designs April kit goes
"LIVE" Wednesday,March 31 .

Check out a sneak peek of what is to come.

Sneak Peek-Crazy Daisy Kit Co. April kit

2010-03-24T23:01:00.000-04:00

My favorite person in the scrap-world is guest designer this coming month (April) @ Crazy Daisy Kit Co. You will never guess who it is? Heidi Swapp!!! I'm super excited. She is such an amazing & talented person and I love her work.

Come check out what she has done with this April main kit by Cazy Daisy HERE. Be prepared to be inspired!

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Great weekend

2010-03-23T12:29:00.000-04:00

Had a great & relaxing weekend. My aunt kept the kids so I could scrap all day long Saturday. It was really nice to have a full day to myself. I worked on a few layouts with the April kit for Two Chicks Designs. With each month passing every kit gets better and better. I always say it's my favorite kit. And truly it is. I can't wait to share with you what's in April kit.

Sneak peeks coming soon.

In the meantime check out a few layouts made with

Two Chicks Designs kit for March.

Come check out what all the other Chick-a-dee's have been up to this past month with their March kit.

Chick'N Coop

What I'm into right now???

2010-03-22T22:29:00.001-04:00

Favorite movie : Pretty woman. Funny, heart-warming, romantic move. Best movie in the 90's.

Song I'm groovin to the most right now. "Baby" by Justin Bieber .

What a cutie he is. I could play this song all day & night.

Magazine I'm enjoying right now is March/April issue of Creating Keepsakes.

BROOKS shoes -The most comfort shoe every! I wear them just about everywhere I go.

I shop here daily! I love this place.

"Pictures from today"

2010-03-19T15:41:00.002-04:00

Wow what a beautiful day it is. After having months of cold weather and rainy days a day like this was much needed. So this morning after dropping Joshua off to school Alexis & I took advantage of this wonderful weather. We walked around Carrollton Square for a while, and while out I took a few photo shots of Alexis. I think they turned out so cute. I'm starting to love this camera more & more everyday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-18T16:18:00.000-04:00

Hope you all recovered from St Patrick's Day. Last night my husband & kids dressed up in their green wear for dinner and I was able to get a few pictures before we left. Of course when you get them together their pics turn out a little silly as always. Then off to a wonderful dinner at Olive Garden. The night turned out to be a wonderful evening with the family.

I'm lucky to have you guys in my life!

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Over the past few weeks I have been playing around with Crazy Daisy mini kit. Let me tell you everytime I look at a layout made from this kit I am amazed. I am a very embellished scrapper, but when it came time to do this layout I fell in love with the simplicity of it. The background paper Blue Floral - Artsy Urban by Melody Ross is so cool. It has a crackled look.

I then took the star trim, used it as a mask and added a little glimmer mist. Added a Inspiration Card - Artsy Urban by Melody Ross, an embellishment here & there and placed a sweet picture of my kids from 4th of July. After doing this layout I'm really starting to love the simple look of layouts.

A little cardmaking

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Check out a few cards I made with

this months Two Chicks Designs main kit.

Looking for more Inspiration?

Come check out the other Chick-A-Dee's at the Chick'n Coop.

Feelng LUCKY this week?

Make sure to stop by Two Chicks and take advantage

of their Lucky Charm Sale. The more you spend the more you SAVE!

Hope your all having a great day!

-Kelly

Scrap with All INCLUSIVE

2010-03-15T12:50:00.002-04:00

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I know I did! I spend most of my time scrapbooking away at the STUDIO @ Sweet Memories Scrapbooks. While there I was able to knock out a few layouts as well as chit chat with a few friends. Check out a few layouts done with the new - All INCLUSIVE by Bella BLVD. This is such a great line for summer time.

Happy scrappin!

-Kelly

She sprouted wings... to fly

2010-03-12T09:52:00.004-05:00

Yippee, It's Friday ya'll.
The weekend is almost HERE!
You know what that means? No more driving kids back & forth to school, or mom chores. I get the best of both worlds-family time & SCRAP TIME. As of right now the countdown has begun.

So last week I shared with you a great kit from Crazy Daisy kit Co. This week I was able to work with this great mini kit. Once I got started I was amazed how much was in there. The cross between Melody Ross and PRIMA made my heart flutter. These are two of my favorite lines.

This layout I'm sharing with you is one of my favorite from this kit.

Journaling- There are two bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is WINGS.

And these embellishments are just the icing on the cake.

For the one's that know me know I "LOVE" to embellish!

Everyday my little girl loves to dress up. No matter what outfit she has on you can count on her wearing a cute set of fairy wings. When I saw this card from Melody Ross paper line I knew I had a perfect picture. With the mixture of paper lines, colors and embellishments this mini kit is a fabulous kit to work with. Check out all that Crazy Daisy (here) has to offer.

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I hope you all have a wonderful & blessed weekend

filled with memories to scrapbook.

-Kelly :)

Two Chicks March Kit is HERE!!!!!!

2010-03-09T14:56:00.002-05:00

We all enjoy recieveing happy mail right? Well, I get super excited each month my scrapbooking kit from Two Chicks Designs comes in the mail. I have been scrapbooking my little heart away all morning. I have been so busy I haven't had the chance to clean up behind myself. So when the cable guys came today they were a little curious what I was up to?! After telling them about it, I looked over and one of the guys was picking through the cute little take out container that contains the embellishments from the kit. All I could say was, Do you see anything you like lol? Which then was followed with, What is this used for? hehe Of course I showed him. So, if a man can find Chick'n Feed very interesting then as a scrapbooker/card maker will love it to!!!

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So after all the interruptions today, I had a very productive day. I was able to get a few things done around the house as well as a layout from Two Chicks March kit.

The whole layout was made from one sheet of bazzill cardtock and a sheet of Devonshire collection from KAISER CRAFT. All the wonderful embellishments came from the take-out container filled with Chick'n Feed, Chick'n Feathers and Chick'n Noodle. This kit is so awesome. I can't wait to dive into the rest of the kit this evening.

Hope you've had a wonderful and blessed day!

-Kelly

What a week I had...

2010-03-05T00:17:00.004-05:00

So sorry I have been MIA for a week. After having a wonderful birthday Saturday (which I spent scrappin all night Saturday night with friends) I came home to a VERY sick husband. He thought he ate some really bad cold pizza that made him ill. After he spent all day Sunday in bed by 10pm that night I knew there was more to his illness.
Being the man he is He got up Monday morning and went right to work.
That morning I took the kids to school then came home to fix me a little breakfast. After eating, I then too became ill. At that moment I knew the flu bug was sneaking around the house. So ever since then between taking the kids to school, swimming lesson, taken care of my children, and trying to keep the house from falling apart while daddy is at work I have been in bed. There was very little time to rest myself back to good health, cause mommy is an on going JOB!

Now that I'm 100% well, I can tell you the exciting news. Saturday morning I went to the mailbox to find some yummy goodies from Crazy Daisy. Check out this great mini kit I received:

I haven't had the chance to even touch these goodies. But now that i'm well, it's time to get to work!

It's going to be a very busy, but scrap happy weekend!

Scrapbook Yard sale in Carrollton, Ga. February 27 2010

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Sweet Memories Scrapbooks will be having their Scrapbook yard sale Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 from 10-3 and Monday, March 1, 2010 from 10-6. You would NOT believe the amount of stuff here. There's over a thousand dollars sitting here on these tables. It's CRAZY. I guess one woman's scrap stash is another woman's scrap pleasure. Hope to see you there!!!!!

Sweet Memories Scrapbooks
909 South Park St.
Carrollton, GA 30117

National Scrapbook Day...

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is right around the corner!!!!!!! It's time to start planning for that BIG weekend.

Do you know what your doing April 30 - May 1st 2010???? I know where I'll be! Sweet Memories Scrapbooks is hosting a National scrapbook Day event. Last year we stepped into New York for "Scrap and the City", and what an event it was. You thought you've seen it all until this year. Erin & Carolyn is rolling out the PINK carpet and treating us like STARS in Hollywood. For more information check it out HERE.

Hope to see you there on the PINK carpet for

Scrap-cademy Awads!

A little card making with Two Chicks February kit

2010-02-23T14:57:00.006-05:00

Over the weekend I got the chance to work with Two Chicks Designs February kit. Its amazing just how much you can get out of this kit. After 4 layouts, and a mini 6x6 album I was still able to make a few cards.

*First card: my little girl picked out this adorable little doggie out of the Chick'n Feathers box and wanted me to use it. I added a little ribbon from Chick'n Noodles. Then cut out a swirl from the Cricut machine to use as my mask and finished the card off with a little glimmer mist.

*The next 3 cards I used scraps that I had leftover from the layouts I did this past weekend. This is why I save "ALL" my scraps big or small! After a week if I don't use them the small scraps I just throw away. When it came time to make these cards the small one's came in hand. I'm proud to say I threw nothing away.

I'm not much of a card maker, but I have found myself at the end of the night putting those scraps to use. Having these handmade cards mean so much more to my family & friends then a $4.00 card from the store. So the next time your scrapbooking , before the nights over I challenge you to use those scraps and make a handmade card.

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Thanks for stopping by.

-Kelly

Two Chicks scrapbook kit February Reveal

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The day is finally here to share with you some of the projects/layout done with Two Chicks Designs February kit.

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Mini album

If you haven't check out Two Chicks Designs do so NOW!!! They have so much to offer from scrapbook apparel,scrapbooking kits & awesome embellishments
Chick'n Noodles, Chick'n Feathers, Chick'n Feed.
What to see what the other Chick-a-dees came up with?
Check out Two Chicks Design - facebook page.
Visit the Chick'n Coop to meet the rest of the Chick-a-dees.
While there grab a blinkie for your blog.

Have a blessed day.
-Kelly

"Two Chicks Designs February kit"

2010-02-21T17:29:00.000-05:00

I received my first Two Chicks Designs scrapbook kit for the month of February. When I opened the box I was super excited to see all the goodies that I had received. Check out these really cute containers filled with Chick'n noodles, Chick'n feed and Chick'n feathers.

February kit was filled with Pink Paislee, October Afternoon, Cratepaper, and bazzill cardstock. Now that's one scrapbook kit of goodies.

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Here's a sneak peek of a few projects made from this wonderful kit:

Be sure to check out all the awesome stuff Two Chicks Designs has to offer, as well as their new blog Ckick'n Coop. Meet all the new designers and take a look at their gallery.

Hope you all hadf a great weekend!

-Kelly

Chance to win FREE scrapbook stuff from Two Chicks!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-17T21:34:00.004-05:00

Hey guys check out the new blog at Two Chicks Designs. Don't know much about me? Well, here's your chance.This week i'm featured in a question & answer on there new blog HERE. For every comment you leave during the Chick-a-dee introductions you'll be entered into a drawing for some Chick'N Stuff! But it gets better! The Chief Chick Christie decided one prize was not enough. So, she's giving away a prize a week! That's right free scrapbook stuff! So, make sure to stop by meet the new Chick-a-dees, show some LOVE and leave a comment on their new blog.

Don't forget to pick up a blinkie for your blog!!!

-Chick-a-dee Kelly

Great sneak peek

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Sneak Peek of March kit for Crazy Daisy Co.

I think i've kept you waiting long enough. Check out the sneak peek of March main kit for Crazy Daisy Kit Co. LOVE IT!! Isn't it awesome! The New Lush line by My Mind's Eye is just one of the featured items going into this kit. For the one's that already know me, know that I "LOVE" My Mind's Eye. So I'm super excited to get my hands on this awesome paper. Can't wait to see what else is coming along with this wonderful line of paper.

Head on over and check out Crazy Daisy Kit Co..

Crazy Daisy Design Team

2010-02-16T09:51:00.000-05:00

I am super excited to announce that I have been selected to be on the Crazy Daisy design team. It's such an honor to be picked as one of their designers. There are some amazing & talented ladies on this design team and I'm looking forward to working with them all.

Check out their blog here as well as their amazing and generous kits.

March kit is coming soon.

You're going to be super excited when you see what they have in store for you!

I know I am!!!

"Let your Heart Shine"

2010-02-15T16:23:00.002-05:00

This weekend Two Chicks (facebook fan page) hossted a
Let your Heart Shine challenge.

The only requirements - 1. Must have hearts on the page.

2. Your layout must include journaling from your heart.

I thought I would play around with the ladies in this challenge and see what I could come up with.

In this layout I used Pink Paislee Cupid Collection.

I embellished with Prima swirls and paper flowers I handmade from the Cupid collection.

Come check out
Two Chicks Designs

-Kelly

Awesome husband!

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I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day,

I know I DID!

Valentine's morning I woke up to this!

WOW what a wonderful surprise it was to see roses, balloons and cards from the family.

The big surprise was my husband took me to a scrapbook store to surprise me. So sweet right??!!! He took me to Archiver's. Come on, for a man to think of this, he's doing something right! He told me, I knew you didn't want candy, so the next closes thing to yummy would be SCRACPBOOK supplies. So while I did some shopping he took the kids to a few stores. While there I picked up a few punches, some Thickers by (American Crafts) a few papers, and swirl pearls by (PRIMA) After shopping we went out to lunch than did a little grocery shopping. The day turned out to be pretty amazing with the family. I guess I can say Valentine's Day to me means spending it with the one's you LOVE
(husband & children).

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

-Kelly

Just in love with this paper!

2010-02-12T12:12:00.002-05:00

I know, I said it once already, but i'm going to say it again. I LOVE this PAPER LINE!!!!!! What a beautiful bright mix of colors. It makes me so happy everytime I look at it.

After doing a layout from the 3 sheets I recived I still had a lot leftover. So, I felt the NEED to do another layout and a few cards.

Photo: This is a picture of my beautiful little girl, Alexis. There's not a day that goes by that she doesn't show her true personality. She's such a happy go lucky kind of girl. Full of life and enterjectic.

If you haven't seen this NEW collection

"Sophie" by Bo Bunny

Check it out today!

Hope your having a blessed day.

-Kelly

Mom, my teacher needs a Valentines gift.

2010-02-10T20:28:00.004-05:00

Day by day kept passing by and I still could NOT think of something to give or even make for Josh & Alexis's teachers this Valentines. Well, I was up last night stalking other peoples blogs wasting time and came across this really cute idea.

Right away I knew I had one of these boxes. I pulled out the box and went to work.

Even though I can't take ALL the credit for the idea I still made it my own.

http://frommyfeatherednest.blogspot.com/

Love her work!

I think they turned out so darn stink'in cute!!!!!

Hope you enjoyed this cute

Chocolate Survival Kit!

Happy Valentines!

-Kelly

Sophie collection, OH so sweet!

2010-02-08T17:31:00.002-05:00

One of the great perks about being on a design team,
you get to work with all the paper lines.

What about this Bo Bunny Sophie collection?
Can you say fabulous!
What more can you ask for in a paper line- Sophie has flowers, butterflies, polka dots, stripes, scallops and swirls! This is a paper collection I'll be using over and over again. I have to say BoBunny pulled out ALL the stops this time around.

In this layout I mainly used one of the diecut paper sheets.

Added the NEW Double Dot Cardstock for the base.

Some really cute white Thickers- American Crafts for the title.
And of course a touch of bling.

I have to say, this is one of my many favorites from 2010 Winter CHA!!!!

Have a blessed day!

-Kelly :)

Picture Perfect with Mama-razzi

2010-02-08T00:07:00.006-05:00

There is never a dull moment around my family.You can count on me to get that one famous shot! See around my house I'm known as the mama-razzi.The kids are always ready for their 2 minutes of fame with a photo shoot. I was so excited to find out that Bo Bunny came out with a new line this CHA WINTER 2010 called Mama-razzi collection.The collection has more of a distressed look with fun graphs like cameras, film, slides and more... It calls out for all you photographers!! Check out this cute layout I did this weekend for Sweet Memories Scrapbooks design team.

I love this picture of Joshua & Cody. The time these two get to see each other is time well spent.

Hope you all had a scrap happy weekend and made lots of memories that will last.

-ME :)

I NOW DESIGN FOR...

2010-02-02T21:35:00.002-05:00

I am super excited to announce that I made

Two Chicks design team!!!!

It's such an honor to be part of this awesome DT.

Check out their blog:

Two Chicks Designs

A weekend with scrap happy friends!

2010-02-01T01:01:00.000-05:00

What a great weekend! I spent the whole weekend with friends scrapbooking the weekend away. I may have not gotten much done, but had fun wasting the time away. In the midst of all the chitchat, I still managed to get a few layouts completed.

"Saving memories one page at a time!"

Have a Blessed week.

-Me :)

I heart you...

2010-01-25T00:23:00.000-05:00

one of American Crafts Valentines paper collections.

This paper is sooooo sweet it will

give you a sweet tooth. The papers feature glitter accents and adorable little designs all over.

Check out this sweet layout of my 2 little ones.

Hope you all had a

happy scrappy weekend!

"Valentines layout"

2010-01-15T17:28:00.001-05:00

Last week Erin (store owner) from Sweet Memories Scrapbooks gave the design team some holiday paper to work with. That's right, Valentines is right around the corner. Can you believe it??!!!! The time has come to share the love.LOL! So when I was thinking about what to do with this paper, I remembered a photo I took of my dad with the kids this past summer. I have been holding out on this picture for sometime now, but knew at that moment I needed to scrapbook this adorable moment of them. I know it's just a picture of them sitting in a chair, but the times they spend with their Papa Eddie is true happiness. I do believe this is what true LOVE looks like!!!!! Just like this quote says, “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” -George Sand

The product used in this layout:

American Crafts - "I Heart You" paper collection

Little Yellow Bicycle - "Sweet Love" Journal Tablet

Come check out the "NEW" product at

Sweet Memories Scrapbooks

in Carrollton, GA.

Have a wonderful Friday night!

-ME :)

A card says it all!

2010-01-13T16:21:00.000-05:00

It's not often I get the chance to work on cards. So the other day I sat down and went to work on a few. It's nothing like working on a layout to me. When it comes to cards I can honestly say it's a bit of a challenge for me.

Do you have scraps? DON'T get raid of that unused paper. Like most of us I'm sure it's sitting around in your scrapbook room collecting dust or in a container somewhere just waiting to be used right? So pull it out and start using it. Make cards with it!! Trust me when I say, you'll be surprised when you see what you have been putting away all this time!

Spend sometime today an scrap happy!
-Me :)

My favortive time of the year to scrap!

2010-01-13T00:51:00.000-05:00

So now that Christmas has come and gone it's time to get busy and scrapbook those wonderful memories. I really should think about making a Christmas album just for these layouts. It seems every year I take 400 pictures at Christmas then find it so hard to only pick a few to scrapbook. Next thing I know, I have scrapped them ALL and over half the album has Christmas in it. So this year I promised myself I was only choosing a few. With the kids help I picked out the ones that meant a lot to them. Here are some layouts I have worked on over the past week.

Hope you have enjoyed some of my layouts with some

of the best scrapbooking products

I love and enjoy using!

Happy Scrapbooking.

-ME :)

"The Joy of Christmas"

2009-12-27T11:25:00.002-05:00

Wow, I love this time of year. It's so nice to have family & friends to share this wonderful holiday with. Christmas Eve we spend the night celebrating what Christmas really means, and at the same time having a "JOLLY" of a time with Christmas music, food, and seeing the joy on everyones face.

(Alexis loved this Santa dancing!)

(Alexis Making sweet Christmas music)

Later that night it was time to head home to prepare for the JOLLY man himself, old St Nick. The kids put out his milk & cookies then headed to bed.

They topped the night with a tradition we do around here, the reading of

Twas The Night Before Christmas.

Then off to bed they went. All tucked in their beds and off to sleep they went! When they woke up the next morning to their surprise Santa had came!

To see the joy in their eyes was the best
Christmas present I could ever ask for.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday filled with love & joy in their heart!

I wish you ALL a Happy New YEAR!!!!!

-ME :)

Time to make the cookies!

2009-12-24T14:45:00.001-05:00

Yep it's that time of year when the kids & I pack into the kitchen and make our holiday cookies for family & friends. Every year since Joshua was a little man (old enough to help) we would bake all kinds of cookies just days before Christmas. Now that there's two of them things get done a lot faster in the baking department, but longer in the cleaning area lol. But it's all worth it. Making memories & spending time with the family is what it's all about. I hope you all are enjoying the holidays and making holiday traditions of your own.

Now, I need a Christmas cookie hehe!

Happy Holidays!

"Ice Skating with the family"

2009-12-23T23:18:00.000-05:00

Sunday we decided to take the kids Ice Skating. The kids had such a great time Joshua is counting down the days til we go again.A few days later we all went roller skating for the 1st time as well, and Joshua has made it very clear ice skatng is MUCH easier then roller skating lol.

If your in the Atlanta area, check out the outdoor Ice Skating. It's a blast!!!!

"A few to share"

2009-12-11T13:19:00.000-05:00

Sorry I've been MIA once again, but it's the holidays. It's so hard to keep up with everything with all the Christmas craziness going on around here.. I'm trying to post as I can. So please forgive me :) On a good note I hve been scrapbooking. It's the only thing that keeps me sane from all the crazines lol. It's the best therapy a girl can get around here. I throught take some time and share with you some of the layouts I have been working on.

In these layouts I have used some quality scrapbook products like Sassafras Lass-Monstrosity, BoBunny - Gypsy Collection, Crate Paper - Seasons, and October Afternoon - Report Card. Of course these are a few of my favorite paper lines. Hope you are enjoying your day. Have a wonderful weekend and keep on scrappin!!!

-ME :)