Back from CKC

Well, we're back from CKC and I think I've finally recooped. I can truly say ... 1) I had a lot of fun 2) I received a lot of inspiration and 3) I spent a lot of money. lol. I tried to restrain, but... well what can I say. And true to my nature, what I bought most was paper. I'll have to try to actually use some of this stuff before next year. I won't mention how much stuff I bought last year that I still haven't used - that's another post for another day. So without further ado, here's this year's "lay it out on the table" photo of all I bought. Crazy huh?

Here's a pic of Criss and me at the end of day 3. Don't we look exhausted. Wait, don't answer that.

But stay tuned to see what we make with our new goodies and all the new techniques we've learned.

Until next time...and no it won't be so long.

Two days in a row...but I'm not patting myself on the back or anything. I got some crafting done and thought I'd share.

The first card I did for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge. I cheated though, 'cause I didn't stamp anything. I wanted to play with my new Pearlescent Liquid Acrylics. And I didn't have any oval cutters so I dug into my stash and found the KImemories label and added an American Crafts rub on.

The second card I made for Verve's Release sketch challenge. I decided to use the same papers to reduce the scrap pile and I like this color combo. The stamps are SU's Polka Dots & Paisley. It's pretty simple, but I like how it turned out.

Criss is creating today, too, so hopefully soon we'll have something new from her. Until next time...

It's been a while, huh? Well I could try to explain why we haven't posted in over a month and then promise to fill ya in on what we've been doing, but... We'll just skip all that. Instead I'll just show you the card I made for Wednesday's Card Sketch on Splitcoast. I finally cut into the Petal Patch Designer Series Paper. This was definitely one of those had to have purchases that I was never able to use. It only took a year or two...

And I'll show you an acetate card I made a couple weeks ago. One of the Virtual Stamp Night challenges on Splitcoast was to make a transparent card. I started one once before, but for some reason I never finished. This time I was motivated to stick with it once I had a recipient in mind. What ya think? Okay, that's all for today. Until next time...

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

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.