The Return...

I know. I know. Bad Blogger. I apologize; somehow the month of December flew by without a single update. But to make it up to ya, I’m committing to a full week of new posts. That’s right a new post everyday this week. Even if I have to force Criss to make her debut appearance at the keyboard (oh, I meant ask her nicely). And what exactly shall I discuss everyday for a week, you ask. Why this would be the perfect opportunity to look back on 2008 and welcome in the New Year. So with that said “2008 Rewind” begins now:

At CKC in Jan Criss won 2 copies of Ali Edwards’ “A Designer’s eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper”. Yep two.

And I bought way too much. Esp since I haven’t even used half this stuff.

I finally finished this scrapbook one year later. Better late than never, right.

Well, that's all for today. Tomorrow I have more 2008 memories to share, I promise. No really.

Thanks for visiting.

Twilight Movie Opening Night

Well, I guess technically it was morning. But we had to see it ASAP. Like really - if going east would have been possible we would've. Even if it is just one hour. But we had to wait until 12:01. So we did...with camera in hand. Check out the pics by clicking the photo on the sidebar (you'll need the password). Then tell us what you think. Not of the photos (unless you just really wanna), of the movie.

And I finally get to show you some of the pics from the Nightmare before Christmas event where Criss and I created a make-and-take style demo for our co-workers. Conveniently the pictures including Crystal would not open in my email.

I think that's all for today. I'll hopefully have a mini album to show you soon. And in December we'll show you our combo December Daily/Journal your Christmas albums. Thanks for visiting.

Scrap Challenge #1

Sometimes great minds think alike, and sometimes if you shop for scrapbook stuff with your BFF, you end up buying the same products. So Crystal and I have decided to challenge ourselves to see how different (or how similar) or brains work when it comes to gluing this stuff down. Thus, the Scrap Challenge was born. Our first challenge actually came about when we attended a crop and the make and take didn't appeal to either of us.

So here's the challenge: We were given paper in the following colors and sizes:

Black: 12 x 12, 2 x 12, 5 x 6, 2 x4

White: 2 x 4.5, 3.5 x 4.5, 3.5 x 4.5, 3.75 x 4.75

red: 3 x 12, 1.25 x 12, 4.75 x 5.5

pattern: 3 x 12, 3 x 12

The rules: You don't have to use all the papers, but you can't use any other papers. And no peeking - you aren't allowed to see the other's layout until the agreed upon deadline and you've placed your glue sticks on the table.

The results:

So what do you think? I think it's funny that we both used black & white photos, flowers, and hand written journaling. And both of our layouts include pictures of ourselves. Maybe, we've been hanging out together for too long.

Our next scrap challenge involves Halloween papers, so we'll try to get that to ya before New Year's. Christmas, if we're really being productive, but if you know us at all, you know not to hold your breath.

Check back soon though, you may just be surprised. Besides we'll be starting our December Daily albums soon and Journal Your Christmas begins Dec. 1st.

Thanks for visiting.

What we've been up to...

Okay, so I thought I was going to post the pictures from our first Scrap Challenge then I realized I can't upload my photos on this computer because I haven't installed the software for my new camera. So today I'll just fill you in on the things we've been doing. We're currently in the middle of an awesome class by Jessica Sprague called Stories In Hand. Although the registration for this class is closed, she has plenty of other great classes. Check it out at http://www.jessicasprague.com/. Getting ready for Shimelle's Journal Your Christmas at http://shop.shimelle.com/store/product/christmas and soon we'll be making a December Daily album like the one done by the fabulous Ali Edwards. You can check out hers at http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/december-daily-album-2008.html. So, with all of this, we should have plenty to show you through the holiday season. What are you doing to celebrate the season? Feel free to leave comments and links, if possible. We'd love to hear from you.

October 31st

October 31st isn’t only Halloween. It’s Crystal’s Birthday Day, hence the title “Goth Princess”. So how did the madam spend her dark day? At work, poor thing.

But some birthday fairy eventually showed up with balloons and streamers (black, of course) and a cake with black and orange icing/decorations. What don’t look at me, I was working (insert evil grin here).

The night was completed with a gathering of family and friends at her new apartment. Did I mention there were costume changes? Wanna see the rest of the pics; follow the link with the pick on the sidebar (you'll need the password).

Now that all that partying is out the way, we’ll get back to crafting. Stay tuned to see the results of our first Scrap Challenge.

ten13 - the celebration

Here's some of the pictures from my birthday celebration at Uptown. If you have the password, the photo on the sidebar will link you to the Shutterfly site to see all the photos. Thanks again to all who helped me celebrate my day.

Finally Something Crafty

Crystal and I are presenting a craft demonstration to our co-workers where we will teach them how to make two cards and alter a brag book. Wish us luck – some of them have never stamped before, especially the guys in the group. Our theme is NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS since we’ll be making a Halloween card and a Christmas card. The brag book will have a Halloween cover on one side and when you flip it over a Christmas cpver on the other side. Criss designed the Halloween items (since she’s a Halloween baby) and I did the Christmas ones.

MATERIALS: Halloween card: Patterned Paper - Making Memories; Stamps - Making Memories

Christmas card: Patterned Paper - Making Memories; Stamps - Inkadinkado; Snowflake diecut - Quickutz; Glitter cardstock

Halloween Album Cover: Patterned Paper - Making Memories; Stamps - Making Memories; Tag Punch - Stampin’ Up; Ribbon - Offray

Christmas Album Cover: Patterned Paper - Making Memories; Stamps: - Inkadinkado; Snowflake diecut - Quickutz; craft foam.

So what do you think? Please feel free to leave us a comment.

Until next time, scrap a little, stamp a little, laugh a lot.

Hurricane IKE - 15 days later

It has been two weeks since Hurricane Ike swept his way through Galveston, TX and the Houston metro area. His destruction included leaving most of the area without power. It was day 14 before my little spot on earth was able to shine again. And day 15 has granted me a migraine. But soon life will be back to normal and we'll actually get this thing going. I promise. No really...

Welcome

Welcome to Scrap, Stamp, Laugh. Crystal and I have decided to take the plunge and enter the world of blogging. Actually I decided to take the plunge and I’m dragging Criss along, kicking and screaming. Why? Because my life is boring and hers, well…But together we might actually scrap a little, stamp a little, and laugh a lot. And we promise to share what we’re scrapping, stamping, and laughing about.
Thanks for visiting and we hope you come back often.