Final Bo Bunny Projects

Earlier in the month, I shared with you that the Platinum Scraps Designers were showcasing Bo Bunny's Gypsy Paper.  I also noted that I was still torn between whether this paper was being embraced or challenged.  My decision remains neutral.  Some shades I loved (brown/teal combo of course) and some needed a little more time to grow on me (yellow/orange/red combo).  Here are my final two projects:

This is a $1 Wooden Frame from Michaels.  I used my ATG (tape gun) to adhere the paper to the frame, but used modge podge to keep the edges in tact.  You can also use the modge podge to adhere the paper.  I created the calendar in MS Word with the help of MS Paint.

This card style is called a Tea Light Card.  Named after those mini tea light candles you find just about everywhere.  While I did make a card showing the actual candles in the window, I wanted to adapt that same idea for a Thinking of You card.  I found a video posted on the cricut message board by LorraineB (Click to visit her blog).  This card was quick and easy.

Creating your own Logo Part 2

Hello Crafters:

Today I am posting a follow-up video to last week's Time Out Thursday, over at Platinum Scraps. Last week, I showed how to create your very own logo using Microsoft Word and any image of your choice.  Some of our followers asked a question, that sparked the creation of Part 2: Placement of your Logo. I hope you find this video very helpful as you continue in your crafting and personal needs.

Attack of the Vinyl

I told you all how addictive I knew this would be.  I was in Walmart and found these cute little water bottles for $0.20.  I'm thinking I should have gotten more than 10.  I knew right away I would make a few for the kids' friends.  This was a challenge because I was working with a small space.  I'm also still learning how to work with circular objects.  I also had 4 acrylic tumblers sitting on my kitchen table for 3 weeks now.  So, let's throw them in the mix too.  Both of the recipients love red.

Bo Bunny Gypsy Paper

Hello Fellow Crafters,

Every now and then, someone challenges me outside of my comfort zone.  That challenge either keeps me shying away from a particular product or technique or embracing it.  This month at Platinum Scraps, we have to use Bo Bunny's Gypsy Paper.  I haven't decided if I'm shying away or embracing it.  Let me know what you think.  Stay tuned in the weeks to come, to see my other creations with this paper stack.

Week 2:  Card

Week 3:  Layout

Week 4:  Altered Item (Coming Soon)

Platinum Scraps: Time Out Thursday

Good Morning Everyone,
It is my turn for a Time Out Thursday over at Platinum Scraps.  I wanted to share an important tip when creating cards.  That tip is:  Add Your Own Logo.  Not only does it say you are the creative talent behind the card, but if you sell cards, it can also help bring more business your way.  Check out the video below and let me know what you think.  I'm also going to do a Part 2 this weekend at the request of some fellow crafters.  Part 2 of the video will who proper placement to print your logo on the back of cards.

Celebrating the New Year

Happy Monday World:

This week at Platinum Scraps, we are welcoming in 2011.  Be sure to check out my fellow designers to see how they rang in the New Year.

Here's the Sketch:

Here's my Take:

Happy New Year!!!! Welcome to 2011!!!

I am so excited to see a New Year.  I promised myself that I would try two new things in the first half of the year:  1) Vinyl and 2) Glass Etching.  I got a head start and tried vinyl 2 weeks ago and I am HOOKED.  Now, I just didn't stumble on this phenomenon.  This future addiction came from my great friend Nicole over at Creative Delights by Nicole.  She is my Vinyl Hero!  Another great friend secretly tricked me too.  She probably doesn't even know it, but NubianCrafterNC makes layering with vinyl look like old news.  I'm still trying to work with those layers.  Sitting on my kitchen table right now, are four clear acrylic tumblers waiting for some attention.

So, let's get to it!  Here is my first *real* vinyl project.

 

 

So, leave me a post letting me know what "NEW" thing you are going to try this year.  Who knows, you may end of swaying me and we can try them together.

Hostile Scraproom Takeover!!!

This Christmas, Nana purchased my darling daughter her very own Cricut Create.  She says, it is her BEST Christmas present out the bunch.  She has been begging me to use it but I wanted to try and find her some space in my corner.  Well, we reached some temporary middle ground because she had to make thank you cards for all her holiday gift givers.  She picked something simple and ran with it.  Her brother wants to use the cricut to make thank you cards too.  She was also funny as she started the 1st page in her own scrapbook.  It's going to be about her favorite things.

SST Christmas and Countdown to the New Year Blog Hop

Christmas is coming and so is the New Year! To get you in the spirit of the season, the divas of Sistas Scrap Too! have come together for a Christmas and Countdown to the New Year Blog Hop! There are 17 blogs in the hop, so make sure you use the links below this post to hop to all of the participating blogs. No worries if you miss one, you can always go back! These 17 divas have a lot in store for you. From exquisite creations to offers of blog candy, you will enjoy hopping your way to all of the blogs involved! Don't forget to leave some blog love for the creators -- they love getting feedback on their designs!

Welcome to Cassie's Corner. Since Thanksgiving Eve, I've been listening to Holiday Music. From Jingle Bells, Santa Baby, Silent Night, Winter Wonderland, and tons more. This year, listening to the music inspired me to start my Christmas Cards, which usually become Happy New Years cards, early. Thank you for stopping by.



Project 1: Blessed Christmas:
A) Recollections large folded card
B) Celebrate It Ribbon
C) Snowflake Embossing Folder
D) Martha Stewart Punch
E) Cricut Carts: George & Basic Shapes and Graphically Speaking







Project 2:  Merry Christmas
A) Recollections small folded card
B) Celebrate It Ribbon / Buttons
C) Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
D) Me & My Big Ideas pattern paper
E) Cricut Carts: George & Basic Shapes, Accent Essentials, & Winter Frolic

Project 3:  Glitter Ornament
This is my first attempt at creating a glitter ornament.  I'm actually practicing, because I volunteered to do this project with my son's 1st Grade Class.  I have my work cut out for me in a room with 25 childen.








Thank you for participating in the Sistas Scrap Too! first ever blog hop! Remember to visit all of the blogs and leave blog love -- you never know where you'll find candy!! Here is a linked list of all the participating blogs:

1. Treva's Craft Corner
2. Stampin' Dymonz Creative Space
3. Nubian Crafter NC
4. My {Life}, My {Blog}
5. Step Into Nita's World
6. Sweet Lil Scrapper
7. P-Kaysunshine Creations
8. Sharing My Stuff
9. Yaya Philly Craft World
10. Cassie's Crop Corner
11. M. M. DeZigns
12. Made By Dee
13. Riley's Custom Creations
14. It's A Family Affair!
15. Cuttin' Up
16. Stamping On The Road

17. In Shelly's World

Elegant & Enjoying Eight

I love these pictures of my darling daughter; especially the one where she's making an 8 with her fingers.  One month from now, she'll be celebrating another birthday and this layout just reminds me of how far I'm behind on scrapbooking.  LOL!!!!  I'm alright with that though, because it gives me something to look forward to.  Now, maybe in 2011 I'll fill in the years between 6 and 8.

What Are You Thankful For

It's that yummy time of year again, THANKSGIVING. I can smell my plate just days away. I am looking forward to the arrival of my brothers and just hanging out with my family. I love this time of year. What are you thankful for this year? Over at Platinum Scraps this week, our challenge was to list 5 reasons why we are thankful. Here are mine:

Monkey Themed Baby Shower

No more monkeys jumping on my head. Karen's Babyshower to welcome her little boy has come to an end. My girlfriend Chante and I brainstormed for 2 months to make this shower happen. And tadaaahhh, here are some pictures. The invitation and thank you card. Along with monkey centerpieces {which included banana nut muffins & banana fritters}, party favor {pillowbox}, game prize table, and cake table {which Nana supplied equipped with monkey cupcakes}.

Here Comes Baby...

I have been tucked away in my corner for a few weeks now, working on a baby shower gift for a special First Time Mom. Nothing like celebrating the arrival of a precious bundle of joy. And all those who know me, know how BIG I am about taking pictures, especially during the first year of a child's life. So, there's no reason I shouldn't pass that same madness on to my friends. To get them started, I began scrapping a list of firsts. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christening, Birthday, Crawling, etc. Here are a few pages from the book. The baby's color scheme is pink, purple, and lime green, so I tried to use that as much as possible.

Coloring and Copics... At it again...

Hello Family, Friends, and Crafters. This weekend was my annual Shades of Color Fall Scrapbooking Retreat. We had a lot of fun and those of us hardcore crafters, went to bed after breakfast the following day. I am so surprised that I was well rested after being up all night, but I typically get 5 hours of sleep anyway. I am so looking forward to doing this again next year. I spent most of Sunday, coloring with my copics. Man, this is so relaxing. I still have a lot to learn, but I am truly enjoing it. Also below, are page layouts. I'm working on 2 Scrapbooks for 2 Moms to Be.

STOP and smell the Roses.

Today, my best friend and big sister, celebrated her birthday. Although I had a rough weekend with my dental woes, I was praying that I'd be able to make it out to dinner tonight. Her favorite restaurant is Olive Garden. That was a plus since I'd be able to at least slide some pasta down my throat, since I'm barely able to chew. We had more laughs than my face could take and it was worth it. Back to crafting... I was finally able to play with my Copics and she received the first of such coloring. Here's her birthday card and a few pics of us. One from her sister's 50th birthday and the other photos from dinner.

BACK TO THE BASICS

It is Time Out Thursday over at Platinum Scraps and this week, I am taking you back to the basics. George & Basic Shapes that is. When I first purchased my Baby Bug in 2006, I constantly used the George & Basic Shapes cartridge. Why? I had to. It was only 1 of 3 cartridges I owned (that month, lol!). That seems like so many ages ago. Even 50+ cartridges later, I almost always use this cart to make my photo mats. Today, I'm dusting it off to show you how I created a housewarming invitation.

FREE FOR ALL

This week at Platinum Scraps, we are on our own! Each designer chose their own project and I am in the mood for Fall. Something about September, the cool nights, and all the leaves my hubby has already had to rake. It's just that time of year.

Each year, the kids have a harvest party at school. It comes full of cupcakes, candy, and lots of hyper kids. So, I want the teacher to get hype right along with them. LOL!!! The tin pail if from the $1 spot at Target.

I used the following carts: Straight from the Nest, Just Because Cards, & New Arrival.

This week's challenge over at Platinum Scraps is a layout sketch from Mix It Up Challenges

Check out my take below and be sure to visit Platinum Scraps to see what my fellow design team members cooked up.

I Give Myself Away

Last week, we celebrated a Special Occasion in my world. A very good friend was Ordained as a Youth Minister. As we ministered in dance to William McDowell's, "I Give Myself Away", you can't help but wonder what are you holding back on. What is keeping you from drawing nearer to God? The young lady singing at the end is the new International Church of Christ Youth Minister. Think about and let the song speak to your heart. So, are you wondering where the craft portion is? It's the program that was designed for the service. A FAN! Of course, it's my most used cricut cart to the rescue, George and Basic Shapes. Add some wire ribbon and a popsicle stick and tadaaaa!!! By the way, my cricut expression died while I was in the process of making these and I had to cut the remaining squares with a 12X12 trimmer.



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Our First Home

Good Morning All,

As I celebrate the start of a new school year, I'm reminded of how far behind I am on School Scrapbook page layouts. I've only made it to Preschool graduation for my now 3rd grader and the 1st Preschool Graduation of my 1st grader. (Long story but he had 2). So in my head, I'm gearing up to get those pages done by the end of the year. Yes, it's ambitious but I'm aiming high.

This week over at Platinum Scraps, we are celebrating Our Homes. Whether your first home, childhood home, or any in between, we want you to scrap about it. Here is our first Home. We just celebrated one year of home ownership!