How was your weekend?

Me? I had the best time cropping with the ladies at Life Preservers! They are a hoot! I was blown away by the all amazing challenges and make'N takes the DT put together!! I really didn't accomplish much scrappy wise, I was too busy chatting it up on the boards...imagine that?!

I did host another 1 hour sketch challenge using a wonderful sketch from my sweet friend Aymee at A Sketchin' Southernbelle.





If you are looking for some inspiration check out the board and gallery at LP. The ladies have done some incredible work!!

Have a happy scrappy day!

Happy Saturday, everyone!

The Crop at Life Preservers is in full swing!! Wohoo, I've definately been having a Latte fun!! I've got a bit of scrappy goodness to share with you today, so let's get down to business!!

But first, before I get into my goodies from the crop, I want to share with you my layout for the Scrap Bachelor Contest for week 3! We were to do a layout about music in our life. I used a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches for my inspiration.




Now, here are a few of the things I put together for the crop.

Newly posted, is my Build a Snowman Challenge!




I used my snowman to create a Valentine card for my son.





I hosted a 1 hour sketch contest using a super fun sketch from the ladies at Creative Scrappers!




Here is my version



I will be hosting another 1 hour sketch contest Sunday at 1:00pm Central. I would love to see you there!


Next is a Winter 2010 Color Combo challenge.

My example



That's it for today! Now, I am headed back to the crop to complete some of the other fun challenges and super cute make n' takes!! Stop back tomorrow and see what I was able to complete! Or, better yet, meet me there!!

TGIF!! Time to Crop!

Wohoo! I have been looking forward to Life Preservers Latte Love cropping weekend for a while!! We will open the weekend with an early bird sketch created by our own ubberly talented Sandra at 6:00 tonight! The DT has been working hard putting together double shots of challenges, Make N Takes, and games! It is sure to be a "Latte" fun!

Here is another layout I created with the awesome January Alternate kit

Non kit items: buttons, butterflies, jute, floss, ink, stitching, fabric


I hope to see you at the crop!!

Wow! I just realized how long it has been since I posted!! I was busy working on challenges for our up coming crop at Life Preservers!!! The crop starts Friday evening and goes through Sunday. I hope you’ll pop in and join us for some super sweet games, Make N takes, Challenges, and chatter. It is sure to be a “Latte” fun!! details are here!

Speaking of a “Latte” fun, I got my Life Preservers January Kit in the mail!! IT is the first time I've had the pleasure to work with October Afternoon papers. I am in love with these Farm Fresh papers!! The ribbon/trim in the kit are perfect with it!

I have to say that I don’t feel my projects have done these papers justice. I’ve lost my scrappy mojo, but I’ve been trying to pull myself out of this little lull!

First, I’ll share a layout I created with the kit. I do like the end results, but it is not at all where I was going when I started!




Next, I created a cover for a gift bag…..I really don’t like how this turned out. It seems to be off balance somehow….or maybe it is just me?!! This is my first attempt ever at a shaker box!







Time for a new challenge at ScrapFit!

The challenge is to create a bra card….thank your friends for their support!!




You can find a template and instructions here!

Have an awesome day!

ScrapFit Challenge #12

Time for another ScrapFit challenge! This was so fun!!
Our challenge this time is to Lift a layout from the Design Team!

I just looove this one by Pinky! The tearing and distressing is gorgeous!!




Mine isn't nearly as lovely as hers, but I sure had fun with it! Thanks for the inspiration Pinky!

It's time It's time!!

Life Preservers kit club is having another contest! You have until January 16th to sign up. Get the details and join the fun here.

Mark you calendars for Feb 5th-7th. It's time for another fabulous Life Preservers Crop. Get those photos printed, stock on the adhesive, and join us for a "Latte" fun

How are you coming on your stitching projects?! Only a couple more days to get them finished up for the ScrapFit challenge! The next challenge will be issued Friday and you are going to LOVE this one too!!

Let get this party started!!

ScrapFit is hosting it’s first online crop!! I hope you’ll take time to stop in and chat, play a few games, and try out some of the challenges. You may even win some of the fabulous prizes!! We will end our weekend with the announcement of the new DT Sunday night!!

My challenge to you…Jodi’s save the Eagle’s Challenge:

January 10th is save the eagles day. I love Eagles! I think they are one of God's most beautiful creations. So, in honor of the Eagles, I want you to create a layout or card using:

1. Wings....could be a bird, butterfly, dragonfly, etc. ...whatever makes your heart soar!
2. Jewels...for our 'jewel' in the sky

Come on over. Make yourself at home...stay awhile!!