Ledger paper...

It can be hard to find in times like these but yesterday I was browsing and thought I'd google ledger paper and here my friends is what I found...

Free ledger paper

I thought it would be pretty cool to print these out on some plain cardstock- or even patterned paper. I'm sure they would come out pretty cool.
I am sure you could always make your own with excel but how esy is it to simply print them out!

I love ledger paper with grids, calendar, memo, etc designs and just can't wait for Imagination Project to release their Office Supplied Project Essentials line.



This is an egg painting that my ds brought home for me last week- So sweet!!! TFL! :>)

Is it Friday Yet?

I have had company here for the past week. First we had my mom here for almost a week. Now my sister and her kids are visiting for three days.Good thing they got a hotel! It's been hectic. My kids have been sick since Saturday and I'm trying to keep them...anything but cranky. It's been tough. On Monday Dh had his wisdom tooth pulled. Today he had to leave for work out of town. Poor guy- I couldn't do what he does. What a man!

Here is a LO I did about my daughter and her love for books. She has so many books. It seems like I buy more than she actually reads- but it's all in the name of reading. Who could say no to buying a book for their child? Not I!





TFL!:)

I've been a scrappin' fool

For me getting more than 2 LO's a week completed is a huge accomplishment. I'm am normally a very slow scrapper.
Well this past week I actually got so much done and I feel like there is more that I want to get busy with here today.



This is me and my dear son- what could be better than a chance to capture a sweet kiss like this. Gosh, this pic makes me melt!



I got busy here with more of my basic gray stash. I'm seriously trying to use up the older paper lines so that I can justify opening up my new basic grey paper....I'm gettin' there!

I will be adding more pics soon, just as soon as I find the cord to my camera! Geesh, you'd think I'd be on top of that kind of stuff!

TFL!!

::Puppy Love::&::My Children Album::

Happy Monday "Peeps"! I have been wanting to buy Easter goodies so badly for my kiddos. I am holding back and waiting one more week. Then I will break free. Have you started yet? I think I want a Cadbury Egg real bad (for me)- but nope- I'm on a healthy food diet. And I am promising myself I will be good!



I had a great time making this layout. I used some slamin' product here. I puled out the Basic Grey Fruitcake. I think this is my first time using a full sheet of paper from this collection. I must say, I love it! I also used some diecuts I've had in my stash anda You Are jornaling die cut. The bird I got a bit creative with, covered in Kraft CS and used a Hambly Studios rub on and accented that with some White gelly roll pen.I also stamped a few stars with my Poppy Ink star stamp from the Storytime Set. And used some BG ribbon nd AC monograms letter stickers.
Fun Fun Fun! Not to mention how sweet my son looks with his puppy. I bought this for him for his 1st Valentines and now, four years later, he is still lovin' that puppy.

The journaling reads:
Despite the fact that he's been given a few different names over the years and you have left him behind a few times, he's your puppy love- jaden 2007

TFL!

Here is a bit of an album I have in the works. I have so many projects in the making- albums waiting for new photos to be taken and scrapped.
This one is for my children, hence the title. It's nice to have one that's not 12 X 12.


The title is MM letter stickers and Hambly Studios rub onsfor the wings. The frame is made from a Poppy Ink stamp.


Here I used some Lil Davis- Jenni Bowlin product that I found for a buck at Big Lots. I was so happy to find these goodies! Who would've thought?
The "2" is a Ki Memories cookie cutter Letter sticker, the ribbon is from Old Navy!



Title is Lil Davis- Jenni Bowlin, tag is Creative Imaginations, Magic Mesh and a stamp from Walmart- checkers. Ink is Rubber Stampede.



PP (stripes) are Provo Craft Rob & Bob Studios, stars are from Poppy Ink stmaps, leather stitched border is Lil Davis- Jenni Bowlin and the buckle is something from Big Lots too. The letter stickers are AC.

I am loving this album. I picked this up at Big Lots also for only $4!

TFL! :)
I misss Poppy Ink- I can't wait until the boards sre back up! I hope Heather is having a great time out of town! If you are a PInker, please leave a comment so I can peek in on what you've been up to! The 22nd seems so far away! I usually read blogs through sig lines so now I'm lost!

I Love Blueprint magazine!

I am always finding really great goodies in this magazine. Today I was flipping through and found this company called start here.

Love the concept they have thought of - love the pockets- love the tabs- love the lined, grid, and plain paper...all of it and the best part is that once you fill it up you can just buy another notebook and connect them together. Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Check it out! I bought the three level, both colr sets of library pockets, and one set of the tabs. I can't wait to get it and start filling it with all kinds of good schtuff.

I also went on a search for these cool vinyl frames to store pages in. THey come in close to perfect sizes to store layouts in or to stick inspiration peices in for later use. You can hold a group of them together with a ring or ribbon I suppose. I really think they look great to hold wall art. We have a hallway that we call "Jaden's Wall of Fame" which is covered in his art from school. I think it would look great to hang what we can in these "job jackets" as seen {HERE} in Blueprint magazine.

2 Posts in 1 Day!!!

I'm smokin' today!
And it has everything to do with this paper!


seriously, this layout took less than a half hour to make. I an stoked about this! I will have to order the westminster line too :) teehee!
TFL!

The science project- don't try this at home...

I had so much fun creating this mini tag album for my son.
All of the patterned paper is by Basic Grey. I figured I should use up the old before I get the new! I also used my new Fancypants Designs journaling stamps and the Storytime stamps from Poppy Ink. I also used my 7G naked stamp throughout and some things by ColorBok.
On page 6 I used a few Hambly Studios rubons- I had to dip into that stash!

On Sunday my daughter decided to do a science experiment with our monitor. Her teacher had warned them about puttin gmagnets near the screen. So yeah, she tried it to see if it was really true. So just in case you were wondering, it is true. The magnet left a dark blotch right on the screen. Try editing photos like that! lol

I must say she did benefit me in all of this as I"v ebeen coveting the idea of a new LCD monitor. Last night DH ordered a 19" HP widescreen and we did the 2 day shipping so we should have it by Friday! WooHoo! I must let her teacher know about this- and yes, dd has been banned from the computer for a couple of weeks. It was difficult for me to be upset about it as I really wanted to replace the beast machine we have- and well, I understand her curiosity too. So now we all know!

There is one more thing I want to share but I will save that for another post....When I titled this blog, I knew I'd be manifesting some scrappy things that all of you and myself would be drewling over. Manufacturers have been so good to us this year. So much yummy deliciousness that is so hard to resist!

A delicious obsession

I have been shopping. Lots and lots of shopping. (insert UBER excited smilie here)
See the scary thing is not how much I am accumulating, but how much fear I have of actually cutting these things- I love my scissors and paper more than any other material items I own but I just cannot get myself to bring the two together.
Soon enough though, they must join, one in each hand, to create perfect harmony...

Here is a peek into my lovely new scrap stash...






As you can see, I have lots to play with and hopefully it will keep me satisfied for a while. And the cherry on top is I have clear stamps on the way from Poppy Ink. If I remember correctly, I ordered Bling (which is a chandelier), Oh Deer (wait til you see this darling stamp!) Make A WIsh (dandelions set) and Stortime (way too cute). Story time I actually bought from another member when she realized that she had it already- so that was pure luck. I will have to post a message here for the next time PI has the Pretty Little Stamp Shop open. I believe it will be open again in May.

Whew! It's been a week already?

I have been neglecting posting here because of all the snow and with the kids being home I have been a very busy mom.

Let's see...the past three days we have been shoveling snow, sledding, playing in the snow, looking out the windows at the snow, and talking about the snow! If you haven't seen any pictures, here are a couple to amaze you!

These photos were taken from my front porch. It is freezing outside!

I scrapped all day today! Yeah for me. It's been a few days since I've been able to sit and get into anything. So here is what I did with the February Memory Creators Kit:

The Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, the rub ons, and the lace were not from the kit.

The Creative Imaginations PP that came with the kit were so much fun! I think I'll have enough goodies to last a while so you'll be seeing lots of lovey-ish layouts by me for some time! TFL :)

Tonight I took the kids to see THe Bridge to Tarabithis. The movie was great. Even though it wasn't a G rated movie, my kids were totally comfortable with the fact that this was fantasy and the difference from ficiton and non-fiction. Monet teared up a bit and so did I, but Jaden was pretty tough. So- great movie, if you get a chance to, go see it!

Goodnight all!

I got my kits!!!

WOOHOO! I am so excited. Tonight is going to be perfect for staying up late and getting a layout or two done.
We want to take the kids to see a movie tonight also- so hopefully when I get back.

Let me tell you... the kits at Memory Creators are awesome and the price is right too.
I still want to get my hands on the kits at Poppy Ink- oh, I want them so badly. Maybe I will stay up late to order next time around.

I can't wait to get started!

Here is a pic for the day-
Isn't he just too cute? I think this kitten is truely photogenic. He posed for me and all. I definitely have to scrap some new pics of Socks.

What A Deal!

I've been eyeing these babies for quite some time. I am totally one to pass up somethng, even though I love it, if it is not on sale! I am a total bargain shopper. So I was at the Dollar General store and what did I see? The baskets I have been coveting for months ON SALE!!!
I know I want to put something scrappy in them because they have these fantastc leather handles so I can carry them from my closet to my table- I think it will have to be new scrapping goodies for my new baskets.
Aren't they cool?


I started working on my trash 2 treasure project last night.
Below you can see step by step how I am accomplishing the trash 2 treasure project. It's turning out pretty cool so far. Be sure to check back to see the final steps and the finished product!

So far I have covered the sides of the tote with patterned cardstock. I opted for cardstock since it is thick and will make the tote a bit sturdier.

trash 2 treasure

This week I am going to be working on turning this drink tray into a tool tote. I keep all of my supplies in a walk in closet, so I like to have all of my goods in a container that I can easily store and when I need them, I can simply tote them out to my dining table.
Here are the instructions step by step:

I think I will place soup cans or small jars inside that will contain and separate all of my supplies that I will keep together in the tote.

THe finishing steps will be added to the slide soon! All tht is lef tis embellishing and adding containers to contain and separate the tools neatly inside!

Feel free to link a photo of your project! I would love to see:)

I have my new camera!

I finally get to put up my latest layouts into my galleries and post them here for you to see!

I haven't scrapped anything in the past couple of days because I have been waiting to take some new photos. Last night I played with my camera to get the feel of it and snapped some pretty nice shots of my children while they played together.

Scrappy Saturday II

Today I finished three layouts at Jen's house. This has never happened before so it was a huge accomplishment for me. Her dh made some awesome stuffed shells for dinner so we were able to work pretty much uninterrupted. It was a great scrappy day and that always makes a mama happy!

So- last night Dh and I went out for dinner for our 8th Anniversary with no kids and we were so lucky to pick up a last minute sitter! After that we took a trip to walmart and they had the camera I wanted on display but not in stock. I swear that every time I go there to purchase something, they never have what I want in stock and they never know when they will get in back in either. So we came home and did a bit of online shopping around. I actually found the best deal at Circut City. I picke dout the Canon S3 SI point-and-shoot. I love it and can't wait to get my hands on that baby. I"ve been wanting a nice camera for a few years now and finally- it is the best anniversary gift ever!
We also got a bit of snow las tnight too. I thin it may snow tonight as well. Hopefully it will keep up and by the time my camera garrives, we will have enough beautiful white snow to take some winter photos. I have none so far this year.

shopping for a camera...

Today I went online to Best Buy to shop around for a camera. I don't have a lot of luck in this department. You won't believe this but both of our cameras are broken. No one dropped them or anything. We have no idea what happened but they both just stopped working. So there won't be any new photos up for a while. Hopefully I will be purchasing my new camera in the next few days. Oh, I really hope so.
Dh purchased a touch screen dvd player/stereo for his truck. Just what he needs ;) So that gives me 100% incentive to get my camera. Funny how I always get my way.

Last night I completed a challenge that was posted up at Scrappers Daily Dose for the Look Book and it was so much fun. It was a layout by Jamie Waters, "A Perfect Afternoon". Oh, so beautiful. It was so much fun to do. This is the photo I used for this challenge:


The next challenge is a layout by Tara Whitney from page 36 in the Look Book. Absolutley Amazing. I have just the right photos for this design that I've been working on getting scrapped.
If you haven't tried any of these or at least peeked at some of the designs, you really must. The designers are fabulous!

I'm looking forward to the weekend. Another Saturday Scrap with Jen! Maybe I can take some photos of my layouts while I'm there so I can share with you here.

Who ohhhh'd and ahhhh'd all day!

The sneak peaks of CHA have been such a tease! I think I "ooooh'd and ahhhh'd" a thousand times today. Last night I just could not sleep. I was up thinking about all of the new goodies and praying that I get my hands on some of the things I really want before they are all sold out.

Yes, I will be stalking the mailman this week. I cannot wait to get my hands on my new >7Gypsies Naked 97% Certifiable Stamp. I have been wanting this for WAY too long!

Big Exciting news for scrappers in my area. My wonderful friend Jen is going to begin teaching classes and holding crops for adults and children! Finally, there will be something to do around here! Whether you are a beginner or obsessed this is exciting news. I can't wait to go. I know it will be a blast! This has been something that we needed here for far too long and Jen, who is a very talented scrapper has stepped up to the plate. I wish her a wonderful journey and lots of success in her business venture!

It was a scrappy Saturday

This weekend was nothing less than perfect for scrapping. So I headed out to my friend Jen's house, the only non-CM scrapper I know besides me around here. Needless to say we did more chatting than actual creating- but the ideas we threw back and forth were endless and it was a great time. I did complete one layout and I must say it was great fun- two childhood photos of me and some fun things I put together. Pics coming soon :D
I think we all need to do that now and then- get together with a fellow scrapper.

Today seems like a good day to get something done. Jen passed me a sketch to try out- I think I might have to take her up on that since it's early and I'm still working on my first dose of coffee.

Dh went shopping and surprised me with a cordless keyboard and mouse! So cool - and this mouse moves like it's on silk. A little late coming but so worth it.

This layout was all about {favorites}

I just want you to know you're my
Favorite Girl

This layout was a blast to create. I used some of my favorite things in my stash. Goodies that I have been hoarding for months. Well, last night, I just let go and created a layout that I just love.
The title is from the song You're Beautiful by Pharrel feat. Snoop Dog.

I used a few techniques that I have been wanting to take advantage of. One is the pink ribbon. It was white but I colored it with a pink marker. I saw this great idea in the CK Top 10 magazine. I also painted the HS chipboard letters with red acrylic paint and then added glitter to each letter with Scribbles 3D paint.

Some close-Ups:


I used HS flower and aded a strand of Bling that I found at a craft store, pulled it through the center. I added a dab of glue and some glitter to the center. The heart doilie is something I picked up at the dollar store.
All of the patterned paper is Basic Grey. The rub-on is Chatterbox grafik woodcuts.

A much needed splurge.

I can not wait to recieve my new goodies in the mail!
Let's see what I got...
Autumn Leaves: Fusion Die Cut Tags & Enclosures, 3 packs Splendor Alphabet Stickers (which were both on sale!)
American Crafts: 2 packs Mumbo Jumbo Color Set 1 Letter Stickers
KI Memories: Hazard, Deeply, & Concrete Cookie Cutter Cardstock Stickers
7Gypsies: Naked 97% Certifiable Stamp
Crate Paper: Carnivale Collection Bands, Tags & Frames; Characters; ans Shapes.
Can you tell I need letters?

And then I ordered the Autoship Monthly kit from www.memorycreators.com/
I have been missin' out on good stuff for long enough!

A special surprise

I was so excited today. It seems like when you are waitng for a package, time seems to slow and fear sets in that it will arrive late.

Finally, we recieved the Nintendo DS Lite for our daughter. I was so happy that we even found the game. I ended up ordering it in a bundle~ the system, two games of our choice, and a Princess Peach pouch (we chose the style) for the price if we had bought it all separate. We would have done that anyhow, but as it worked out, that was the ONLY way that you could get it. Every place we checked is sold out until February. I will have to take pics of her and add them in tomorrow. She looks like a little techie with her stylus pen in hand!