Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Day 3 and some kit loving

Welcome to the Greatest Gift of the Season blog hop! 

Welcome back!  This is day 3 of our inspiration week at Scrapping Everyday Miracles; make sure that you stop there first to get all the details on our hop and the prizes you can win.  Every day this week I am showcasing different ornaments I made (some good and some that you don't want to try) and I will be showing you how to recreate them, here is just a snapshot of a few.

Click here for my giveaway and the secret word!

Next up is an ornament that I probably wouldn't bother with again...  Alcohol ink!  It goes in so nicely and one turned out great, the second took a little effort but the end result was good, and the last one just didn't work!  I have seen this accomplished before so good luck if you decide to try! 


This was the good one!  :)





I just pulled out the handy dandy glue gun and made then into something much better!



I also received my November kit from Burlap & Buttercups (one of our sponsors for the hop) and have been creating whenever I got tired of being so messy from my ornaments.  I would have to say these turned out much better than my alcohol ink balls!

This was made for their sketch challenge - using 2 border punches as required.

Materials used:  Nov Burlap & Buttercups kit - American Crafts thickers, MME, Cosmo Cricket, EK Success punch, Fiskar punch, Basic Grey, 7 Gypsies, Perfect Pearls, October AFternoon, Tattered Angels, sketch provided

This was made for the scraplift challenge - I scraplifted a DT member from the Nook - I love how she creates simple layouts, yet stunning!  Lilith's Scrapbooking Venture
Materials used:  Nov Burap & Buttercups kit - MMe, Prima, Basic Grey, American Crafts, Tattered Angels, Tuskineo 

This was for the color challenge of grey and yellow.
Materials used:  Nov Burlap & Buttercups kit - MME, Prima, Tattered Angels, Martha Stewart, Recollections, Authentique
This is just a taste of the great kits that are available - I haven't even begun to make a dent in my box of goodies! 
The hop details: 
1.    Come back and visit us each day this week to be inspired.  Hop to the Design Team member’s personal blog and collect your secret word.  At the end of the week e-mail us at scrappingeverydaymiracles@yahoo.com with the secret phrase and you will be entered into the drawing for this awesome prize from Burlap & Buttercups, one of my personal favorite kit clubs. 

2.    Create something or many things based on our inspiration and link it to the Mr. Linky by December 10th for a chance to win a December kit from Scrapbook Circle, yes this is also a favorite of mine!
3.    Every day that you come back to visit you will also find a new discount code to give you some help in your shopping; some codes are good just for the day and others are for a week so make sure you get them quick!
4.    Have a ton of fun and don’t forget to join us on Monday, December 5th for our December challenge and another awesome prize package!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Day 2 of Christmas week

Welcome to the Greatest Gift of the Season blog hop! 

Welcome to Day 2 of our inspiration week thanks for joining me today!  If you are just dropping by make sure that you start at Scrapping Everyday Miracles to get all the details on our hop.  Make sure that you stop by every day this week because I have created a ton of ornaments (some good and some that you don't want to try) and I will be showing you how to recreate them, here is just a snapshot of a few.

Click here for my giveaway and the secret word!


Today I am going to show you how to make a more rustic ornament and personally my favorite!  My husband was a little uncertain when he saw the first step - he thought I really lost it this time, but he changed his tone when he saw the finished product.


I used Crafter's Pick glue and applied it to the jute and then wrapped - it is a little messy, but not too bad.  The glue does dry clear so even though it looks messy as you are going it dries beautifully.


I found that it works better to start right where the metal part ends - I tried one starting at the top and it was so much more difficult and really didn't add anything to the project.  I found this jute at Home Depot.


The hop details: 
1.    Come back and visit us each day this week to be inspired.  Hop to the Design Team member’s personal blog and collect your secret word.  At the end of the week e-mail us at scrappingeverydaymiracles@yahoo.com with the secret phrase and you will be entered into the drawing for this awesome prize from Burlap & Buttercups, one of my personal favorite kit clubs. 

2.    Create something or many things based on our inspiration and link it to the Mr. Linky by December 10th for a chance to win a December kit from Scrapbook Circle, yes this is also a favorite of mine!
3.    Every day that you come back to visit you will also find a new discount code to give you some help in your shopping; some codes are good just for the day and others are for a week so make sure you get them quick!
4.    Have a ton of fun and don’t forget to join us on Monday, December 5th for our December challenge and another awesome prize package!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Welcome to the Greatest Gift of the Season blog hop!

Welcome to the Greatest Gift of the Season blog hop! 

Welcome to Day 1 of our inspiration week thanks for joining me today!  If you are just dropping by make sure that you start at Scrapping Everyday Miracles to get all the details on our hop.  Make sure that you stop by every day this week because I have created a ton of ornaments (some good and some that you don't want to try) and I will be showing you how to recreate them, here is just a snapshot of a few.


Today I am going to show you how to make icicles on your ornaments.  You will need glitter (the finer ones work best) and some runny glue that dries clear.


I ended up using glue by Art Glitter - this glue ran everywhere and then I sprinkled glitter on the glue.  Just make sure that you have thought out where you are going to let this dry - I sure didn't!  :)  I finally found a stand and put my ornament on a hanger and then let it drip onto a paper towel.


Here's a shot with some decorations on them.




The secret word(s) for today are:  Do you


And of course any hop has prizes, but how about this for a prize...  If you become a follower of my blog (or already are) and leave a comment you will be entered into a random drawing to win a place at this awesome online event hosted by one of my favorites (yes, again) Christy Tomlinson.  You do have to leave your e-mail because I will pick a winner on Sunday, December 4th and class starts Monday the 5th.


 I have invited 11 of my favorite artsy friends to join me in this workshop!
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Donna Downey, Margie Romney-Aslett, Jeanne Oliver, Alisa Burke, Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murry (of the Gilded Life), Kaari Meng (of French General), Danielle Donaldson, Kelly Barton. Chrissy Gardner and Junelle Jacobson!
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This is a five day workshop that start Dec 5th. The first 4 days of the workshop we will post 3 new ornaments from 3 of the wonderful teachers! plus little fun extras too! Then on day five.. a few fun bonus project and home decor projects will be posted as well as some fun exclusive downloads! This is a great way to get into the holidays spirit and make creative gifts for your friends, family or for your tree and home!
 Class starts December 5th!
 ornamentworkshop
The hop details: 
1.    Come back and visit us each day this week to be inspired.  Hop to the Design Team member’s personal blog and collect your secret word.  At the end of the week e-mail us at scrappingeverydaymiracles@yahoo.com with the secret phrase and you will be entered into the drawing for this awesome prize from Burlap & Buttercups, one of my personal favorite kit clubs. 

2.    Create something or many things based on our inspiration and link it to the Mr. Linky by December 10th for a chance to win a December kit from Scrapbook Circle, yes this is also a favorite of mine!
3.    Every day that you come back to visit you will also find a new discount code to give you some help in your shopping; some codes are good just for the day and others are for a week so make sure you get them quick!
4.    Have a ton of fun and don’t forget to join us on Monday, December 5th for our December challenge and another awesome prize package!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Loving Imaginisce!

So the inspiration began when I saw this sketch for November from Imaginisce!


and I created this by turning the sketch!  This was a picture of 2 of the boys when we went to see Thomas the train - I think they were more excited to be together than seeing the trains, go figure!

Materials Used:  Imaginisce, Heidi Swapp stars, Ranger alcohol inks, Fiskar border punch, American Crafts remarks
 But the inspiration didn't stop...  I had these pictures of Vinny and his "Bop" coming into the train station.  The whole time we were in PA Vinny held onto his "Bop" - I think "Bop" probably took a nice long nap when we finally went home!

Materials Used:  Imaginisce, Girls Paperie alpha, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Recollections beads, Tim Holtz gears, Li'l Davis rub-ons, Higgins India ink
I also had some of Imaginisce's Christmas paper; the sticker fit Tracy's facial expressions perfectly so I just had to scrap some Christmas love.

Materials Used:  Imaginisce, Stickles, and lace from stash
 Here's the last for now, a Christmas card.
Materials used:  Imaginisce, Stickles, twine
I created a few more projects for this, Imaginisce 2012 Design Team Call, but I will show those a little later on.  Go take a look - the call is open for a few more days!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Lots of fun things to share!

So it has been awhile since I posted - I've been in one of those modes to crank out some projects, its a good thing with Christmas just a few weeks away!  :)  Some I can't share with you yet, but soon, I promise!

What I can share is ...  my first time being published!  Here's the link:  Scrapbook News & Review Vol 4. Issue 11/12; I have 4 different layouts in it.

Secondly, a truly amazing blog hop is coming very soon!  Check out all the details and be prepared to be amazed!  If you post this on your blog (or other) please come leave a link here at  Scrapping Everyday Miracles .

And last for today, a great sketch from Diana at Sketchy Thursday and an awesome kit from Scrapbook Circle.  Here's the sketch...
And here is what I was inspired to create...

Materials used:  Nov Scrapbook Circle kit - Fancy Pants, Magic Mesh, Maya Rd, Jillibean Soup, Bella Blvd, and Studio Calico
Thanks for stopping by! 

Monday, November 7, 2011

Remembering our first earthquake

Today is the first Monday of November and a new challenge at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  Our challenge this month was perfect for me to document the earthquake that occurred in this area. 

CHALLENGE #10: Nothing speaks of God's miracles and blessing more than nature. God created a world full of wonders and they are all around us. In the Bible Jesus says that if the people stop singing God's praises even the rocks will cry out… Luke 19:40 (NIV) "I tell you," he replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." Your challenge is to find His miracles in the natural world and what they mean to you. It could be through a beautiful landscape or the amazing intricacy of a flower. Open your eyes and camera to the created world around us. You may be surprised at what you find!


Scrap Twist – Re-purpose something to use as part of your layout. It could be a piece of vintage ephemera or an ad from your junk-mail. Or parts of packaging or other "non-scrapbooking" supplies. Get creative!



Materials used:  Studio Calico, American Crafts, Tim Holtz, ink

My re-purposing was the newspaper articles that I had clipped and enclosed in the pocket.

My journaling reads:  "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practics is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it DID NOT FALL, because it had its foundation on the rock."  Matthew 7:24-25  I was on the phone with my friend from DE, our first time ever - as we were talking about homes her house began shaking!  We didn't experience anything yet our neighbors did.  We built the Lord's house as He commanded and it stood the test!

We have a wonderful prize from our sponsor Designs by Diana so come join us, we'd love to have you!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Want to do a little hopping?

This is a great blog hop that is going on right now - even better than all the inspiration is the prize of a 3 month subscription!  That would be nice - so come hopping!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Having some fun!

Published in SNR
Materials Used:  American Crafts, Tattered Angels, Jillibean Soup
Yep, I scrapped our new truck!  LOL - believe me after a winter in a vehicle without heat and then squishing 7 of us in a mini van (4 car seats) it is time to spread out once again!  When I saw this paper from American Crafts with the people I KNEW this was perfect to scrap "Big Blue" and why we needed it!  Thanks AC for a great line!