Gathering Tomorrow!

I'm doing a gathering for a friend tomorrow and have some fun projects lined up!   My photo's below aren't turning out well due to some lighting issues, but I am going to post 'em anyway!    She chose to feature the Roxy collection so that is what we will be using for our take home projects.  

I love the Roxy collection because it is so versatile.   I did a Christmas layout and an all occasion card (the ended up looking more like a Valentines card), and there is so much more you can do with it!  The layout features a hidey pocket for journaling and more photo's and the card features a lot of paper distressing using one of my favorite tools, the Distrezz-it-all!   More coming soon!
Debbie

Wow!

Ok.... It has been a REALLY long time.   Despite my lack of posting I have been scrapping my  head off.   I have made several baby albums and multiple pages and projects for upcoming CTMH gatherings.   Speaking of CTMH the new catalog is out!   There are some great new products and some new ways of presenting some of the regular faithful products. 

To follow up on my last post, we finished the bedroom re-do for the most part.  Still adding some finishing touches and deciding what to do with some items my son is not quite ready to let go of, but doesn't need totally accessibility to. I'll post a pic of the new updated "pre-teen-ish" room soon.

I am posting a recently completed page using CTMH products.   Everyone knows I love CTMH, but I am in no way a purist to any specific brand.   The page below does use all CTMH products though.   I used the Elemental Paper Collection as well as the Elemental Compliments (chipboard accents).   I also used the Ten Things My Acrylic stamp set which I love.   There are so many ways you can use it!

Some of you know  my dad passed away 2 and a half years ago.   Since then I have been paralyzed when it comes to scrapping anything related to the last year he was alive.   I have gathered supplies, paper etc for several projects "I plan" to do, but have not done them.   I especially cannot do the last Christmas as he passed away the January right after.   Anyway, I have been able to do some smaller things honoring him using my hobby/craft in a truly therapeutic way.   This layout is one of those things.......

 
I hand wrote on the numbered tags things I miss about my dad.  It turned out to be very easy and they just kept flowing.   I continued on a separate paper.  

I will post some other projects tomorrow that I will be doing on Sunday at a gathering I am doing.   Those projects feature the Roxie paper collection, Mischief paper collection, Love Life stamp and the Stamp of the Month, Wicked!   

Take Care Everyone!
Debbie

Where has the time gone?

Wow! I can't believe it is almost mid-July!  The last few weeks have slipped by!  To be honest, I have not done a lot in the scrap room lately.   I've been working with my son to re-do his room.   We've sold furniture, purchased furniture, painted, bought bedding, bought a new mattress tonight and hopefully after this weekend we can put it all back together and call that project done!   It has been fun picking things out with him and seeing his taste.  I'll post a pick when it is all done.   It is definately no longer babyish, or even little boyish.   It is definately pre-teenish for sure.  

I'm still working out my YouTube situation so I can post the You and Me album as well as another project I have been working on.   After the bedroom is complete.... .

Take Care
Deb

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!