Traditions & Happy Christmas Eve!

My children are so excited today as it's Christmas Eve day and they get to open presents tonight as we celebrate Christmas with my husband's family. I just love the joy and delight that fills their eyes (however, the volume could come down just a few notches! LOL!)

Do you have certain traditions that you like to keep happening year after year?

Well, as a kid we had one every christmas. And that was cutting down our tree. I loved it and remember my parents pulling my brother & I on the sled in search of the perfect christmas tree. My own children are now enjoying this as our family tradition as well.

Over at The Inspired Scrapper you will find some layouts that I've scrapped that involve traditions in our family during the holiday season.

Here's one layout that I scrapped this year from our tree hunting experience last year.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Cottage Christmas paper, stickers, flowers, ribbon, stamps), EK Success border punch, Bazzill pompom ribbon.

I haven't scrapped the photos from this year quite yet. That will probably happen next year!

I do hope that you'll pop on over to The Inspired Scrapper to see more examples of traditions in my family and from other Design Team members that will post today.

Have a Blessed Christmas.

I'll be back in a few days (just taking a few off from blogging!)

Winter is here!!!

Wow!! I can't believe the snow we've been getting today!!! Amazing!

The kids had a blast tobogganing after school too, but it did get a bit wet by the end.

Just wanted to remind you to check out TIS (The Inspired Scrapbooker) today as I have a post up about winter/christmas themed layouts.

Here's a new one that I've finished using Imaginisce's Cottage Christmas collection. Love that stuff.

I covered the i-top brads with ribbon. Love the effect.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (papers, flowers, ribbon, i-top brad, stamp (Snowflake), white embossing powder, EK Success border punch, American Crafts Thickers.

So, make sure to check out TIS there. There will be some other posts too.

Have a great weekend!

Christmas cards

Yesterday I shared a few Christmas cards as inspiration for those who want to get working on them. I know many people who've finished theirs already!!! Wow! I'm impressed. Not sure I'll get mine done this year. I may end up doing the easy thing.

However, if you're wanting to make your own and need some inspiration then head on over to The Inspired Scrapper.

I also wanted to remind those of you who've been following along with Paper Trunk's quote game for the month of October. You have until tomorrow to put the words together & come up with the quote. The winner will be announced Nov.3rd. Check out the PT blog for more info.

Havea a wonderful day!

Supplies used: Core'dinations cardstock, October Afternoon paper, Jillibean Soup journal sprout & ribbon, Fiskars border punch, Queen & Co. felt flowers and rhinestone, Cuttlebug embossing folder, buttons

The Inspired Scrapper

It's that time again. TIS has another great challenge today.

Today's challenge is "Stamp It Challenge".

Here's a peek at what I shared on the blog over there today.

And here's a couple of older layouts that I had created for Canadian Scrapbooker Basics Vol.2 Stamping issue.

This one I used a stamp on the background cardstock with a variety of colors of ink.

I used a leaf stamp image (Fancy Pants) and Versamark on 3 different shades of cardstock. I then took the same stamp with green ink and stamped the image on kraft cardstock and cut it out, popped it up with pop dots for added dimension.

So hop on over to The Inspired Scrapper to see some fun stamping projects.

Great weekend and a Card Challenge

Morning!

I had a great weekend teaching several classes at BC's Crop 4 Kids. The ladies were awesome and I had a great time teaching! Thanks everyone! I forgot to take my camera this year so I don't have any pictures to share. :( Hopefully they'll be some posted soon on their website and from others who attended the event.

There's a new challenge happening over at The Inspired Scrapbooker site. It's a Card Challenge. I know many of you love making cards so if you're up for a little challenge than make sure to check this out.

Every Monday they will post a new card challenge. This week's new challenge is - "For a Friend"

And here are the cards that I shared today over at TIS.

Supplies used: Bazzill Cardstock, patterned papers (Daisy Bucket), stamps (Hero Arts and Stampin'Up), flower (KaiserCraft), ribbon (May Arts), corner rounded punch (EK Success). brads (American Crafts)

Supplies used: Bazzill Cardstock, Paper Trunk (patterned papers), Prima flower, twine, EK Success punches, stamp (Hero Arts), ink (Colorbox), button (unknown)

Supplies used: Core'dinations Cardstock, October Afternoon patterned paper, American Crafts felt flower, ribbon (May Arts), punches (EK Success), stamps (Hero Arts)

Off to get some exercise, do some laundry, and then a couple of errands.

Have a fabulous Tuesday!

Guest Blogging today

I have the privilege of being the guest blogger over at Paper Trunk today.

Here's what I created but please make sure that you head on over there to check the blog out.

Supplies used: Paper Trunk (Krafty collection and Socialite papers), Core'dinations cardstock, Scenic Route chipboard circles, American Craft brads, rick rack, black string

I also created a layout for The Inspired Scrapbooker today as well. Our challenge was a color one based on this picture.

I absolutely loved this picture, the colors, the basic grid design - all of it!!!

So I chose to use the photo placement for the design on my layout and the colors ... well, they are just so gorgeous that I used those as well.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (Birthday Bash collection of papers and rub-ons), Core'dinations (Stacy Julian turquoise cardstock), Fiskars punch, A Little Bit of Whimsy (button), brown Divine Twine (Steam Trunk)

Have a wonderful weekend.

Design Team Call & Inspired Scrapbooker

This would be a cool DT don't ya think? I think Clip It Up was a really cool invention!

Here is the information…

Design Team Call- Looking for Scrapbookers, Crafters & Quilting

We are looking for 3-5 talented designers to participate as members of our design team. Anybody who loves to scrapbook, craft and/or quilt we’d love to have you apply.

To apply please email:

· Contact Information

· Headshot or Photo

· Short Bio

· Resume including publication (if any)

· Link to your blog and usernames on pertinent online forums

· .jpegs of 3 projects (any combination of altered art, layout and/or cards)

Expectations:

· One picture of Simply Renee’s product setup and in use (does not have to hold scrapbooking products) and short review

· 5 blog entries about recent projects

o Including pictures and instructions

Compensation:

· Free Clip it Up product/s (to be determined)

· Discount on Clip it Up products

· Link to your blog on Simply Renee Inc’s blog

Deadlines:

· An average of 1 blog post a month and a list will be sent out to all members telling them when their posts are due.

Simply Renee Inc retains the right to approve or disapprove of any blog content and to change it accordingly (writer will be notified of changes) and to use the design team member’s likeness, designs, comments, blogs for publication or as we see fit, giving the design team member full and proper credit.

Submissions will be accepted now through June 20^th, 2010 at 11:59 MST.

Visit the Simply Renee Blog for more information

I love my Clip it Up and believe it's so full that I could probably use another one!!

They've got some pretty cool projects on the blog too! So many creative people out there!

Today is my day to post on The Inspired Scrapbooker site. My challenge this week was Weddings. I could do a layout or cards or something else but I chose to stick with cards this time. For some reason I just can't dig out my wedding photos and start scrapping them ... mostly 'cause I can't be bothered as they're already in a book nice & neat.

Anyways, here's the cards that I created using "To Love & Cherish" collection from Imaginisce.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (To Love & Cherish collection - papers, flowers, rub-ons, brads), Core'dinations, ribbon, buttons, Fiskars border punches

Well, that's it for today! Have a great Friday & awesome weekend!

The Inspired Scrapbooker

Morning! It's Friday! Yeah!!! I love Fridays. Always haved.

"Love is in the Air" is the theme for The Inspired Scrapbooker this month (as I'm sure that's the theme for many places! ;))

My challenge this month was to use a love-themed quote on my project. So here's what I came up with.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Impressions (Jenni Bowlin Brown & Cream collection), Jenni Bowlin paper, Basic Grey chipboard alpha, Fiskars border punch

Oh, and here's a mini album that I made yesterday. I wanted to make a simple album about why I love my family so much.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Impressions (Cosmo Cricket Classic Collection), Imaginisce Sweet Cheri collection (papers, chipboard, rub-ons), American Craft alpha

Thanks for stopping by & have a great weekend.

More sketches

Well, today I wanted to share with you a layout that I created for The Inspired Scrapbooker using a sketch from PageMaps. Becky has awesome sketches and I love looking through them every once in a while for inspiration.

The sketch I used is at the bottom of this page so just scroll all the way down.

Here's the link.

And here's my layout.

Supplies used: g.c.d Studios papers and chipboard embellishments, American Crafts Thickers & brads, Fiskars punch, Prima flowers

Have a wonderful day!