The Best of 2009

2009

What an incredible year. 

This has definitely been my most memorable year of scrapbooking to date.  I have created more than I ever have.  I took a photo editing class with Jessica Sprague and can now "edit like a rockstar", or at the very least I am much more adept than I use to be.  I've had an incredible year of publications and design team work for which I am deeply honoured and truly grateful.  I have blogged more than ever.  I attended CHA for the first time this summer and met some of my online friends in person.  I have a wonderful network of scrapbooking friends online and off line who continually offer a multitude of laughs, inspiration and encouragement.  For all of you who have been a part of this wonderful ride, please accept my most heartfelt appreciation.  None of it would have been possible without you.

Before totally wishing 2009 a fond farewell, I give you my most memorable projects of the year.

Best Mini Album:

Best Card:

Best Altered Item:

A Few Favourite Pages:

Most Memorable Publication:

Scrapbooks Etc. Quick Class - May/June, 2009

Thanks so much to all of you who faithfully check in on me.  Your comments and support are truly appreciated.  I look forward to another year of creativity with you all.

Have a SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

O Christmas Tree

Supplies:  Stamps (myStamp BOX), Cardstock (Bazzill), Star (Michaels), Gems (Kasiercraft), Punches (Martha Stewart)

When I saw the Martha Stewart loopy punch set to make a Christmas tree in the December issue of Creating Keepsakes, I knew I had to give it a try.  I cut a triangle out of cardstock, slightly larger than my stamped image.  I started at the top with the corner punch then worked down each side. It took a couple of tries to get it just right.  The O Christmas Tree stamp set from myStamp BOX was the perfect set to finish off the card.

Speaking of Christmas cards, here is the photo that I sent out with my cards this year.  It's not exactly as I had planned, but it works just the same.  I have NO idea what I am going to do when I have three girls to try and tame for a photo!

Hope you are all nearing the end of your holiday "to do" list!

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Joy

When I bought this paper, I thought it would make the most beautiful fall page.  What I hadn't considered is that is makes an even better Christmas page.  Yes, Christmas.  I decorate my home with coppers and golds so this photo of my daughter holding a copper ball is just perfect paired with the orange and pinks of the Delilah line.

Thanks to some inspiration from Amanda, I used a lace doily to frame the inside of the die cut page.  What a gorgeous effect. THANKS, Amanda for yet another fantastic design idea.

Supplies:  Paper (Bo Bunny), Lace Paper (Basic Grey), Chipboard (Riff Raff), Stamp (myStamp BOX), Flowers (Imaginisce), Button (Making Memories), Star (Dollar Store)

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Christmas Craft

I am always on the look out for fun little craft projects to make with the girls.  I saw this reindeer idea on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog last week so we gave it a try.  We cut out enough hand and foot prints so that the girls could make their own and that I would have a set left over for me.  Here is a page I made with one of my sets.

Here is a detail shot of the journaling block stamp from myStamp BOX.  I use this set over and over.

There is another cute idea on that same blog post using hand prints and paint.  That one is next on the list so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by.

Advent Calendar: Party Ideas Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Let's Party!" blog hop for myStamp BOX! If you have just happened upon my blog, you'll want to start at the beginning of our blog hop. Take the time to leave some love on each design team member's blog post and you could be be picked to WIN a myStamp BOX stamp set of your very own! You have until Friday, December 11th at 6pm EST to leave your comments for a chance to win. The blog hop winner will be announced on the myStamp BOX blog on Monday December 14th.


I am showcasing two holiday stamp sets with this project:  O Christmas Tree and Deck the Halls. 
 

 

Since I have two toddlers, counting down the days until a party or celebration really helps make the whole concept of time a little easier to understand so I chose to alter Kaisercraft's Advent Calendar.

 

I won't deny the project is a labour of love, but the sturdy wood construction and fantastic design really make it a project that can be used year after year.

Paper by Pink Paislee.

Notice the two stamped trees.  This is such a timeless set.

And a few more stamped images here.

Now on to Tina's blog to catch more fun ideas for all kinds of parties. Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for our blog hop prize! Good luck!

Blog Hop TOMORROW!!!

Hope to see you then!!!

Funky Circle Tree Tutorial

Join me on the myStamp BOX blog for a tutorial on how to make this card.  You can also see this card in Scrapbook Trends' Holiday Card Idea Book that was released this fall.

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2010 DESIGN TEAM!!!

Angella Peardon

Claude Campeau

Nancy Burke

Renee Dowling

Elisa Kammerdiener

Cathy Schellenberg

Jenny Svensson

Julie Bonner

Jamie Lane

Tracey Taylor 

Delaina Burns

You can see the official announcement HERE.