Latest Projects

I'm trying not to fall behind especially since in 14 days, it will be time to Spring Forward! I love daylight savings time. Here are my latest projects.

When DD was born I took her every month for professional portraits. Why? I'm all about preserving these moments. I always look back at her progression from birth to the young 9 year old girl she is today.

Lot's of February/March birthdays in my life, so I wanted to share some of the February birthdays. Can't share the March cards just yet, or the recipients will know. Both of these recipients love purple.

THANK YOU!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day. I want to take this time to say thank you to all of you for stopping by my blog and posting a comment over the weekend. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you sharing some of it with me! To all my new followers, thanks and welcome to my world! Have a GREAT week!

SST Valentine Themed Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Sistas Scrap Too! second blog hop! We had so much fun with our first hop that we decided to do a hop once a quarter. This is the hop for the first quarter of 2011 and we are glad you decided to join us! We have 13 designers working on our theme for this hop, which is none other than Valentine's Day. We've put a twist on it, asking the designers to use the colors red, black, and white in their designs. We can't wait to show you what we've come up with! Some of the Sistas went the traditional route and used traditional colors for their projects. What would craftin' be without creativity and diversity?! We know you'll enjoy what lies ahead on the hop route!!

Remember, start at the beginning of the hop and work your way through each blog. Please leave blog love (comments) along the way and become a follower of the blogs so you can see the beautiful creations year round and not just when we have a hop! There are Sistas who are offering blog candy and you never know where you'll find some so be sure to visit each participating blog. Thank you for joining us for our 2011 SST! Valentine's Day Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the creativity...

Target $1 Mailboxes.  I still had a few leftover from last year.

Candy Cards:  M&M Gumball Machine and Modified Tea Light Card.

Closeup of the machine.  Stampin' Up! Sweet Treat Cups

Floating Frame:  Vinyl Strikes again.  The title was cut using SCAL.

Blooming Heart.

Hop Line Up

I hope you enjoyed my project(s)! Here is the list of participating blogs. Click the link under me to continue on your way. Don't forget to stop by and visit everyone. Leave some blog love and enjoy!
Sumaiyah - http://www.StampinDymonz.com
Cassie: http://cjscropcorner.blogspot.com  <-----You're here!!!
Michele: http://nowstampthis.blogspot.com
Yvatte: http://gr8ful1-sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com/
Lei: http://divinescrapper.blogspot.com/
Renee: http://reneehagler.typepad.com/
Tonya: http://rileyscustomcreations.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://kim-kimscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Cammi: http://cuttin-up.blogspot.com/
Normea: http://mmdezigns.blogspot.com/
Ella: http://sharingmystuff.blogspot.com/
Lanita: http://stepitonitasworld.blogspot.com/
Vernetta: http://scrapinnovations.blogspot.com/

Party over Here!! Party over There!!!

I love throwing parties or helping anyone to plan one.  What I really like about them, the PARTY FAVORS!!!  Whenever I am giving a party or coordinating one, I pay great detail to my choice of party favors.  I always ask my clients, what do people think about when they think of you?  When you walk away from a party, do you toss the favor in the kitchen or dining room junk drawer?  I want your party favor to be memorable and one to go on display, at least until you eat the candy out of it.  I have reason to celebrate this week.  I design for Platinum Scraps and this week we are celebrating our FIRST ANNIVERSARY.  The first year represents paper and what better way for 8 crafters to celebrate but to bring you paper party idea !!!  Hop on over to Platinum Scraps design team blog to see all the Anniversary Projects.

Baby Shape Book

I love doing word books, but because the baby's name is too long, I decided to do a shape book instead.  The baby's room is an underwater theme, so I took it from there.  I should mention that this book is a replacement for the name book I originally did as part of my shower gift.  It was all decked out in purple, pink, and lime green for the baby girl on the way.  So, why am I doing a replacement?  That precious baby girl, turned out to be a handsome baby boy!!!!!  Although the name originally chosen was unisex, the happy couple decided to name him after dad.  I won't even tell you the entire scrapbook was decked out in the same girlie scheme.  Thanks for stopping by!

School Layouts

Is there really a such thing as catching up in scrapbooking?  Not in my world.  I did set a very hefty goal to catch up on the kids' school albums (not including their current year) before I go away in March.  I won't be mad if I miss the mark, but I am determined to get close, if not completed.  Two weeks ago, I finally finished my son's preschool album.  Woohoo!!!! By the way, he's in first grade and I took tons of pics during his K year.  Today on my desk, is my daughter's K field trip in Baltimore, about 4 years ago.  LOL!!  Don't be alarmed, her entire 2nd grade year is just about finished thanks to her teacher asking me to do a yearbook.  Enough rambling... I just wanted to share a few layouts.  Something I haven't done in a while.  P.S. - I figured the only way to complete this goal is to keep it simple.

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.