An apology, Scrap Challenge #2, & 2008 Rewind Part II

First off, please let me apologize. I'm sorry that I failed to update as promised. Life has a way of sidetracking like no other. I could blame it on back spasms, or a sudden onset of arthritis in my right hand, or the fact that I'm waiting for Criss to email me a pick of her project. but what kind of woman would I be if I didn't accept the responsibility. So if you haven't clicked me off already, I'd like to show ya our 2nd Scrap Challenge. This is the remainder of two Making Memories Spellbound Page kits that were left over from our Nightmare Before Christmas make and take. We added a pack of vinyl stickers (also by Making Memories), ribbon and brads. So, since all the patterned paper and embellishments had been provided, the only acceptable addition was cardstock.
And here you have it ...

Somewhat similar and yet so different. I think she eyed my sketch. (he he). Why else would both our pics be on the same side of the page?

And for segment two of the 2008 Rewind:

For Valentine's Day we made mailboxes, cards, and nugget tins. We ended up making 17 mailboxes. That was a long night.

I made thank you notes for Criss' sister who had a beautiful baby girl.

A card I made for my sister, Donnetta, who got married this year.

Lots of milestones last year. Well, that concludes today's flashback. What milestones did you celebrate in '08? We'd love to know - feel free to leave us a comment.

Check back soon for our 3rd Scrap Challenge and more 2008 memories.

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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.

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