"CREATE" Banner

I have been wanting a banner for my scrap room that says create, I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to make it from.  I found these cool acrylic banner pieces at Scrapbooker's Emporium that I thought would be fun to try.  I used a bag of those K&Co. die cut pieces and I think it was the Crafty or Create set that I used.  It had paper and acetate die cuts in the set.  It was a lot of fun to put together and I think it turned out great.  Exactly what my craft room needed!

The banner is by Clear Scraps, the letters are chipboard, I used K&Co. die cuts, Rock Candy Crackle paint, stickles, Prima flowers, ribbons, the papers are Daisy D's and tulle to tie it all together!

Library Drawer Album

This is my version of the 7 Gypsies library drawer.  I had these little trays that I had bought at M's on clearance for $1 a while back in my alterable stash.  When I saw the library drawer on the 7 Gypsies website I decided to make my own.  The tray was bare wood so I painted it out in black, distressed it with my Tim Holtz sanding block and added the bookplate.  Next I got to work on the dividers using the Tim Holtz general and seasonal paper pads.  The seasonal one I plan on using to make mini's for each holiday.  This is going to be a year long project and I will post pictures as it comes together.

Upcoming Class Project

Here is a look at the project for my next class at Scrapbooker's Emporium.  The class includes instruction on how to assemble the binder, make the rolled flower and the pinwheel flower and also the library card pocket inside the book.  The class is 1-29-11 so call the store to get signed up.  All materials included in this 2 hour class for only $15.00!!!!

Coolness!

How cute is my new glue gun that I found at Michael's!  It matches my new scrapbook room!!!

(updated photos to my blog coming soon)

Art Journal Page 2

Page 2 in my Art journal only took me about 5 months to get to.  Hopefully this new year will be filled with creative thoughts to fill up my journal with.

Photo Book

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Happy New Year...

New Year's Resolution...update blog!

Randomness - Is that even a word?

So the girls are off at church camp and the hubby is working so I have been catching up on my blog reading.  To be specific I have been buried in Donna Downey's blog and all of her beautiful creations.  She is awesome to say the least and I have been so inspired to get out my paints, brushes and canvas and create something.  I have also jumped on the art journal bandwagon.  I just couldn't help myself...like I need another craft in my life.  Oh well!  So here are the two projects I have completed so far:

As far as my art journal I made it using a pad of Canson watercolor paper (simply because of how thick it is) and chipboard covers covered in white cardstock.  I used some large eyelets in the ring holes because I figured they would need some extra stability with all the use.  The flower things are hand painted.  The word "journal"  I cut using my Cricut, I handwrote "Art" and the butterflies are a Martha punch.

I also completed the first page in my journal.  It turned out ok I guess.  The birds and branch are Cricut cuts, the words, bubble phrase and swirls are stamps and "family" is handwritten.

Well it's late and I have to go to work tomorrow.  Oh, I almost forgot to mention the newest addition to my scrap space...

My new Cricut Expression replace my Cricut Create and of course my new bug needed a cover so I stitched this one up on my little blue sewing machine.

Good Night and Happy Scrapping!

Update!

In my previous post I stated that I couldnt find my most wanted cartridge on sale. Guess what?!?!?! I found it at a Wal-Mart near where I work for an AWESOME clearance price. Watch my YouTube video below to see the great stuff I got!

New Cartridge

In case you Cricut users out there havent noticed, Wal-Mart is clearing out its Cricut Cartridges.  I got the Graphically Speaking Cartridge for $23!  I really wanted the Storybook but alas...they were all gone.  Anyways, here is a layout I did for a DT submission using my new bargain priced catridge and the Walk in My Garden cartridge.

Thanks for looking!