Checking in.....

Hi !
Whew!  I've been busy lately, a little scrapping, and a lot of everything else.  

My foster daughter is getting ready to move back home to her mom so I've been working on her album of her last year with us (not to mention packing up A LOT of little girl stuff).  As the day get's closer to her "moving day", I find myself taking more and more pictures, so as you can imagine... I will be working on her album until she pulls away..... and perhaps even beyond.  It's emotional, of course but I pray that her mom can stay healthy in mind and spirit and continue on her path to healing.  We plan to stay in touch as we did previously (this is her second stay with us) and be a support to her and her mom.

I'm also working on a baby album for my supervisor at work.  I think I have done more work on my You and Me Mini album since I lasted posted as well, but  the best way to show these  is through YouTube.   Here is the prob:  I know how to make a YouTube video and even have a channel.  I just haven't figured out how to link them yet!   I told you I am lacking in my techno-skills!  I'll figure it out eventually!

I have some time off work next week so I hope to get some scrapping, lots of organizing and have some fun with  my son (hopefully poolside)!   Here's to a great week to us all!

Deb

Cards for Troops

Hi Everyone!
I finished my 3 designs for the cards I am sending to support 10 year old Stephen Goodman's idea of sending a card to each and every service person overseas.  This project is being supported by Bazzill Basics Paper.  See links above to find out more.   My cards are very simple and I was a little bummed that I didn't have more red/white/blue or patriotic paper than I had.   Everything I used was from my stash and although I would normally jump at the chance to buy new products..... I didn't have time and I wanted to get started. 

Making cards has never been my strong point, and I must admit, these look much better in person, but still, I was inspired by a ten year old boy to make a difference and so here you have it!    I have included in each of the cards I made (I made multiples of each design) a sentiment and my own thoughts and words of gratitude for the sacrifices made by these men and women.   Off to the post office tomorrow!    Also, I'm working on another YouTube video..... just have to figure out the linking and all the tech-y stuff.   I did mention how I am NOT at all Tech-y didn't I?    Have a great weekend and share some joy!   

Deb

Make A Difference

Purchase the You and Me kit for $15 (retail value $34.95) during the month of June and a portion of the sales will go to the Red Cross 2011 Floods & Tornadoes Operation.   You can purchase the kit from my CTMH site to the right, or from your local consultant.

The kit is one of my favorites with an awesome stamp set, embellishments and paper included.   You can the mini-album I made with some of the papers in an earlier post. 

Better yet, you can use the kit to create cards to send to those affected by these unpredictable and devestating storms.  I have found the "scrapping community" to be full of heart and this is another way to share!   

Speaking of sharing, please go to http://scrapadabadoo.blogspot.com/ to read about another way to share your talent.   On one of my favorite Ustream shows (Kathryn from the Scrap Beach) shared a young mans dream to send cards to EVERY SINGLE MILITARY PERSONNEL oversea's.  Not a whole group, but every single one.   On Barrie and Carol's website from Scrapadabadoo, they provide the details and the address to send cards you want to contribute to this cause.  Take a moment to say Thank You to those who risk everything so that America and all of us who live here, can remain safe, free, and have the opportunity to live life fully. 

And the WINNER is.......

ELLY!    Thanks to Random.org we have a winner!  Elly, you have the choice of one of two CTMH My Acrylics stamp sets.

The "You and Me" stamp set.....            -OR-

The February stamp of the month "Friendship"

Send me an email Elly with  your preference and your address:   Scrap4Therapy@aol.com

Next drawing will happen at the magic 25!    Congratulations Elly!

10's the magic number.....

I'm doing a little giveaway to get my blog going..... when I have 10 subscribers I will do a random drawing and give out a prize!   Tell your friends!

A Busy Weekend!

I was busy this weekend, crafting my little heart out.   I finished one complete project and started another.   For my first project I followed a blog tutorial by Tresa Black, aka The Stamping Goddess.   Check out her blog and her You Tube channel for the 5 part tutorial (her link is to the right and is called Fabulously Artsy).   She is a total kick and has great creative and fun idea's.   This is my version of her mini album using the the CTMH three ring binder and the Lucky paper collection.  The binder comes with 5 dividers which are used to make the different types of pages.  They fit perfectly in the binder (not too bulky, but not flat either).   I love this project and can't wait to make another with another paper collection.   I have some great idea's for some different pocket pages! My pics uploaded out of order, but most all the pages are here (along with the cover).

My second project uses the You and Me paper pack.   I just love this set and made another mini album.   I took apart a policy envelope I had (the same size as a #10 business envelope but opens on the side instead of the top) and used it for a template.   I then used three pages from the collection to make envelopes.  I made a front and back cover out of heavy weight chip board, covered them with more paper from the collection, embellished and bound it with the cinch.   I plan to add photo mats, photo's, some stamping and journaling to complete the project.  You could add as many pages/envelopes as you wanted, and actually, I will be adding some single pages and tags as I go along.   I'll post more pics when I am completely done.... only no guarantee when that will be!   Enjoy the pics!

There you have it.  One busy weekend of scrapping (well not including the 5 hour break on Saturday where we attended the end of the little league baseball season pool party in the rain)!    You can get all of these same products from your local Close To My Heart consultant, or you can order from the link on this blog (to the right)  or just call me if you are interested!   I would be happy to host a workshop on the project or have  you over for a day of scrapping!

It's raining..... in June!

Okay, so it is June and it is raining!   My son's last baseball game of the season was cancelled/rained out.... but we are getting ready to go to the end of the season pool party.  Yep, that's what I said, pool party... in the rain.   Who woulda thought?!     

Anyway, the rainy weekend provides the perfect opportunity to stay in and create.  Let's do an impromptu scrappin' day at my house!  I got the coolest little invention from CTMH today....  flip flaps.... they can extend your layout in the most perfect way.   I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.    I will post a link to my Close To My Heart page so you can get some of your own to play with.  I know you'll love them too!   Just in case the link doesn't work, you can go to:
www.deblignell.myctmh.com  


Whatever you do, enjoy the weekend!