Birds of a Feather

Some pictures are great for remembering the memory, but others shout out Scrap me! This photo did just that!

Years ago when my daughter was 2, her Sunday School teacher told me she was the"little mommy" to all the kids in her class. To this day she still has that same loving quality about her.

I just love this photo~

Recipe:

American Crafts, Dear Lizzy Rossett ribbon

Anna Griffin - Journal tag

Colorbok - bird chipboard

DCWV - Flower Shower Spring Stack pattern paper

Heidi Grace - pattern paper

Large White Pearls

Recollections pearls

White Cardstock

White Feather

White thread

Back to Basic Scrapbooking

I can't remember the last time I scrapbooked a 12 x 12 layout. It's been at least a year or longer *gasp*. I started out as a 12 x 12 scrapper many, many years ago, and I have forgotten just how much I love it!

I try to keep my layouts simple, and put the focus on the photos. I don't do a ton of journaling, but I always put a date and/or date and location/event. If I feel like journaling, I'll journal on the back. Sometimes I want to tell the story for everyone to read, so I'll journal on the front page. I keep my 12 x12 pages simple and leave all the fun "out of the box creativity" for my mini books.

Here are a few layouts I worked on.

How I Paper Piece my Digi Images

I just love paper piecing my dig images! This is a great alternative to coloring.

Be sure to check out my video below on how to paper piece your images.

digi image: "Sitting Pretty" disdigidownloads.blogspot.com

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Card Crazy

It's been crazy around here! Along with keeping up with my everyday obligations, I've been super busy subbing preschool. Then, wham! I get sick! I'm not quite 100% yet, still dealing with an ear ache, but better than I was a few days ago. My director said I got the kid cooties! (LOL)

I was able to create a few cards before all the craziness. I am so in love with creating cards lately! Seems like forever since I actually scrapbooked something. I was inspired by these adorable digi images. I colored them in using my Bic Mark Its, and Sharpies. I did use two copic's for the skin. E000, & E00.

I'm off to rest now. Wish me luck! Praying my ear ache goes away soon!

digi image created by Sara Sherlock & property of Sara Sherlock.

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digi image property of Tiddlyinks

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digi image property of Tiddlyinks

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Stylish Blogger Award

The "Amazing" and "Talented" Arlene over at butterflykisseswithlove, awarded me with this wonderful Stylish blogger Award. Thank you Ar! I feel so blessed to have met Arlene through her wonderful YouTube videos. I also got to know Arlene better through a tag swap she hosted a year ago. She also, was my 500th subbie on my Youtube channel. I truly feel blessed to call her my "friend"! She is an amazing, person inside and out!!! So giving and talented and continues to inspire me with every project she shares. Be sure to check out her Youtube Channel as well as her blog. What else can I say, she's just amazing!!!

So, part of receiving this award is telling you a little about me. :) Here are "8" random little things about me, that you may not already know.

1) I am an only child, I grew up with no brothers or sisters. But I did have plenty of pets to play with! Yes, I was spoiled!

2) I married my high school sweetheart! We meet when I was 16! Oh my, time sure flies. Can't believe we will be celebrating our 17 year anniversary this August and that we have been together for 20 years!!! WOW! I can't imagine my life without him, he is my soulmate! (I love you, honey!)

3) I was born and raised in a small little town in Montana. But if you ask me I'll say I'm from California. (LOL) We lived in San Diego for 10 years after my husband graduated from college and SD became our home. Yah, I converted to a cali girl, it wasn't hard! (LOL)

4) Five years this coming April we moved a little closer to Montana. My husband was transferred with his company so now we call Denver, Co home. But if you ask me where I'm from, I'll still say California! (he-he)

5) I hate wearing socks! I love flip flops!!! But living in Colorado, you kinda have to keep your feet warm in the winter, so I buy cute socks! Who say's your socks have to be boring!

6) Out of our little family of 5, I'm the only one who doesn't play the guitar. My husband and daughter have been playing for several years now. My oldest son has been playing for two years and my little 5 yr. old just started playing. The kids all play classical guitar and my husband can play any kind of guitar you give him. Someday I dream of playing the piano that sits in our living room not a guitar!

7) I love hockey! And I love the Colorado Avalanche! I'm so excited that our city has a National Hockey Team! And one of these days I will be sitting in the front row! Go Avs!!!

8) Last random fact...I hate laundry!!! Wish I could just blink my eyes and poof it would be washed, dried, and put away!

Now that you know a little bit more about me, it's my turn to award "8" beautiful and talented ladies. Here is who I choose and why.

1. Silvia (craftySil) I met Silvia through youtube, we hit it off right away. She is super sweet and super talented! If you love Copic coloring check out her blog! Silvia's cards are master pieces!

2. Bona (keeponscrappin) The MacGyver of Scrapbooking! (LOL) OMG! Bona is one of the most talented ladies I have ever seen!!! She can turn anything into a mini scrapbook! You must check her out!

3. Jade (JadedStudios) Jade knows how to Rock Graphic 45! I have been following Jade since her first YouTube video and she now designs for G45! She is amaazzzing!

4. Marie (artofmarie) I met Marie through a tag swap she hosted that I participated in. You can also find her on YouTube sharing all her creative talents!

5. Carlene (Pinkscrapper99) Carlene provides us all with the latest and greatest of scrappy products. Be sure to check out her shop PinkScrappersBoutique, where you can find amazing deals.

6. Stephanie (withagrin) Stephanie is always so cheerful and so Sweet! She is super talented at creating mini albums and has a heart of Gold!

7. Crystal (Crystal Sparkle) I met Crystal over at the Beach. An online community for scrappers. I love how Crystal keeps her cards simple and beautiful. She also makes gorgeous handmade jewelry. Be sure to check out her etsy shop.

8. Carolanne (loganscraftymomma) I found Carolanne on YouTube a while back. I love how honest and to the point she is. She says what's on her heart and doesn't hold back. If you are new at learning the Cricut, be sure to check out her video series for beginners.

*If I awarded you, create a blog post and tell us "8" things about you. Then award "8" friends the Stylish Blogger Award. :)

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Scrapping!

My Entry for LiveLoveScrap's Aquacharms Phone Case Contest

I'm super excited about a contest a scrappy YouTuber, Bona is hosting. Bona is an amazing and talented Scrapbooker/paper crafter, who shares her amazing creations on YT. Be sure to stop by her channel, LiveLoveScrap and check her out. Bona has shared on YT two amazing phone cases she got from a company called Aqua Charms. WOW! Is the word that pops into my mind when I saw her videos showing her phone cases. I loved how sparkly and girly these phone cases are. They are so sparkly because they are designed using Swarovski Crystals. Be sure to stop by Aqua Charms and check out their selection of amazing phone cases. To find out more information about the contest be sure to check out Bona's YT channel.

Here is a look at my tag for the Aqua Charms Phone Case Contest.

Be sure to watch my video below my photos for more details.

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My Favorite Scrappy Products for 2010

Happy New Year Everyone!

I thought it would be fun to share with you my top 20 scrapbook faves of 2010. These are products that I found myself using over and over and products I just couldn't get enough of.

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