Organized?

Hi everyone....

As you may remember, I have been trying to get more organized this year...maybe put away that huge stack of layouts I had lying around.  lol  Another thing I am trying to do is organize my supplies.  So today I wanted to share with you how that was going.

A few weeks ago, I had Kristina at Your Memories Here order some supplies for me (if you need something like this, just shoot her an email, she can do a special order for you as well.)  And I have been busy putting them to good use.

When moving all my Distress Inks into the case, I realized that I don't even really know what half the colors are (other than the obvious...blue, brown, pink).  So, I decided to make myself a little swatch book.

I stamped with each color, inked one edge with a foam applicator and the bottom edge straight from the ink pad.  Then, if I had the crackle paint or stain I added a bit of that to the top.  A few colors I even had the Distress Stickles for so I added those as well.  Now I know exactly what colors I have and what they look like (and what colors I still need...hee hee).  In a few weeks, when I get my Distress Ink Pens, I will add a bit of writing on each of the tags as well.  I am really hoping this helps me not buy any more duplicates and reminds me to use all the colors I have.

Speaking of what I have, it looks like I am soon to have my Prima Winter 2012 CHA Grab Bag.  As per the YMH Facebook page....

"Great news! new CHA products are going to be arriving this week!!! I received shipping confirmation from Prima Marketing Flowers and they should be here as early as Thursday!! Those who pre-ordered, watch your emails for tracking numbers Thursday or Friday!"

If you haven't ordered a grab bag, it isn't too late.  Pop over today and grab one while they are still available.

Hugs.

Nancy

Tuesday - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a layout of Brighton and Mackenzie hanging out together.  It makes me so happy to know that they are close...good friends....as well as siblings.  I made this using the Oh Penlope kit from The Sampler Kit Club.

I love the gorgeous Hambly rub ons in the kit.  They go on so easily....They are so smooth you can even use your fingernail to apply them (which you know I did because I couldn't be bothered to look for my rub on tool).  The patterned papers have such great designs that I couldn't wait to mix them all up.

Be sure and hop over to check out the sketch and card challenges on The Sampler blog for your chance to win a great prize.

Hugs.

Nancy

Hooray for Monday?

Monday's aren't really my favorite day, I think most of us feel the same...however, this Monday is special because with it comes the announcement that I am joining the Hydrangea Hippo design team!  I am thrilled to be working with Jennifer Priest and the other girls on the team.  You can check out the full announcement here.

Well, still haven't been doing much in the way of paper crafting, but I think I found a new hobby....jewelry! Remember I told you that I had taken a class with Christy Tomlinson?  A Gilded Valentines?  Well, the Gilded Girls offered this beautiful bracelet kit...and I just had to have it!  I had so much fun learning to wire wrap....well, it started out frustrating, but in the end...

I love it!  I haven't really had the chance to wear it since I have spent most days working around the house in my yoga pants, but....

And speaking of yoga pants, I guess I should go hop on my elliptical machine for a quick run before I start running children to the pool.

Hugs.

Nancy

More Mojo

So, yesterday I mentioned that I had been having a lack of mojo when it came to making goodies with my photos.  Which didn't mean I was totally lacking in mojo...just that I was lacking in the desire to play with my photos.  I took an online class with Christy Tomlinson.  This one featured the Gilded Girls and was all about Valentine's day.

Day 4 was all about the messy, mixed media play...

 

 I used bits and pieces from my Sampler Kit Club kit, "oh, Penelope."

 My canvas varied from the original as I chose to go a different way with some of the hearts.  For instance....using tons of flowers to complete a heart.

 I also chose to not add words.

 I really love the way this canvas turned out.

 Ainsley was thrilled to hang it on her wall.

Well, gotta get back to work.

Hugs.

Nancy

Mojo?

Did you ever have one of those days...you know...where you have stacks of photos, tons of lovely papers, time to play...and no desire to pick up a photo and do something with it?  Well, that was me the other day.  I really felt like creating, but not doing layouts.  I guess sometimes it just happens.  So, what do I do?


 I create little doo dads....hee hee

I am always in need of little boxes to hold miscellaneous supplies and left overs.  I have used this Sizzix die many times for just that as well as gift boxes.  This time I used a sheet of Romance Prima paper from the Annalee collection.

I embellished the box with lots of Prima Resist canvas that I colored with my Distress Stains.  I also used the stains to lightly color some mini roses to match.  I love having white flowers around as I can die them to match my projects.  I topped it all with a gorgeous Prima vine and a little birdhouse from my summer CHA Prima grab bag.

It was a super fun project to create, and while it didn't make me want to scrapbook photos, I had a lot of fun making it.  As a matter of fact, I made two other non photo projects that I will be back to share tomorrow.

Until then.

Hugs.

Nancy

Technical Difficulties

Hi everyone.  Today I wanted to share a few cards I made with this month's Sampler Kit, Oh Penelope.  

Due to technical difficulties, my third card.... well, it didn't make it into the photo and is now living at the Memories Live On store.  lol  And of course that was the one for the card challenge...the one you can see here.  Oh well...I guess it is just one of those days.

Speaking of technical difficulties....the layout I shared with you yesterday did not make it onto the inspiration board for the sketch challenge....but you for sure want to check the post out!

Well, be sure and check out the other inspiration photos and try your hand at the above sketch.  We have now added Mr. Linky to make it easier for you to share your projects.  

Hugs.

Nancy

President's Day and a Challenge

Hi everyone!  and for those of you in the US Happy President's Day.  I hope that many of you are enjoying the long holiday weekend here in the US.  Me?  We have my niece over today playing, so there are lots of squeals of laughter in the background while Ainsley and Lili play.

I wanted to pop in ad share a layout I did for this month's sketch challenge at The Sampler.  You know I had to use my Oh Penelope kit from Scrapbooking Supplies r Us.

Here is the sketch....

And my take

Kids were goofing off, having a great time playing with the mustaches.  hee hee

I can't believe how many projects I have been able to complete using this month's kit.  Be sure and come back tomorrow to see more....Check out the Sampler blog; and try the sketch (you can link up using Mr. Linky now to make it easier) for your chance at a great prize.

Hugs.

Nancy