Friday, April 9, 2010

Great Idea to display Ribbons

I recently saw on a blog that I follow an idea to store ribbons.  I love having my eye candy out to inspire me to create and use up some of my prized embellishments, and ribbon and laces are my weakness when it comes to embellishments.

I changed it up a bit from the one I saw on the blog.  She used chipboard and cut the partitions in the shape of a spool, which was a really cool idea, however, I had a lot of scrap clear acrylic that was left over from one of the classes I taught and thought it would be perfect to be able to see through the partitions and really show off the vibrancy  of my ribbon and laces.  Of course, this is not all my stash, but some of my favorite ones.

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Below  is my version of the above idea. I went crazy and made two.  I love how they add so much color to my shelves.  I am so loving them.

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Maya Road Birdcage Album I created April 2010

I recently purchased from Scrappy Gourmet some Prima Flowers, Maya Road Birdcage album.  I was anxious to work on this project just because I love the whole birdhouse craziness. I am awaiting some Spring photos from Tina to complete my album.  I am having lots of fun creating with the new Prima Flowers, there are so many gorgeous new flowers  to choose from, way too many for my budget.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Monday, March 1, 2010

More Reorganization

Recently my friend, June, employed me to take on the challenge of re-organizing her scrapbook storage closet.  This is a work in progress.  This job mostly consisted of un-cluttering in front of her existing closet.  After a few hours she was able to access her closet.  Future plans are to incorporate the 14x14 white storage cubes  purchased from Michaels Craft store. 

I will share a few before and after photos of the “work in progress!”

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Recent Class for Vero Scrapbook Store (Valentine Theme)

Recently I held a class for Vero Scrapbook Store.  It was a small class, however, fun was had by all. I look forward to doing many classes in the near future for the store.

 

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My Scrap Room Redo

Once again I was forced to make some changes to my scrap room area. Although it was a much needed change, I was not prepared to step up to the plate and do it, I was forced to take the bull by the horns and get it done. 

After many years of not having my laundry area completed, my husband decided to make me happy and finish the walls and make some much needed shelving and counter top in my laundry area for me to have some extra scrapbooking area to be able to use my die cutting machines without having to put them away after each use.

He completed the job several months ago and I was thrilled beyond expression, however, two weekends ago my grand daughter was sitting at the counter with the laptop computer and I heard a pop, I went to see what the noise was all about and Tiffany said, “I think the shelf is about to come down “, so then I immediately told her to get the computer and for her to move out of the area.  No sooner than she left the room, the shelving came loose from the wall and everything came crashing down on my poor head.  Oh my, what a mess! After the initial shock, of it all seeing all my treasures on the floor, I began cleaning up the  area and moving it all over the place just to get the walk area clear.  My husband said when he put the shelving up he had no idea the weight I was putting on the shelves and he said, “ I never designed them to hold that much weight.”  Now he will have to reinforce the shelves and put it back. I put the shelving units on my countertop for now, until he can fix them.  This is not the final outcome, but for now at least it gives me a workable area to use my machines. I like having my full counter space, however this will have to do for now.

I would love to have new carpet in my room, but for now I will have to deal with the existing carpet remnant it is teal and faded out, but one thing at a time is all my budget will allow. 

In the meantime, I had to find space for a big portion of what fell.  I began the tedious process of re doing my scrapbook space by removing a utility shelving unit and replaced with the 14x14 white storage cubes I purchased at Michaels to reorganize the area where the utility shelving unit was.  I must say it looks much better now that I condensed and got rid of some supplies I no longer needed and was just storing thinking I would someday need it.  Of course, you know all of us scrapbookers have to have the “I gotta have stuff”  most of the time I never use it so it was time to re-cycle by giving away, donating to Goodwill, or just plain trashing.  I don’t recommend this being the best way to re-organize, however I was forced to get it done.  I am glad it is behind me now, so I can get back in the mood to Scrapbook my memories.

Here are a few pictures of the re-organized area.

 

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Upcoming Class Notes-Sneak Peak-Trip News

Although it has been quite some time since my last class, I am always on the lookout for things for future classes.  I have designed another vintage/travel album using the new "Maya Road" chipboard (4)tabbed/(4)envelope pockets  4-1/2"x7" book. This album features the new Graphic 45 paper line-Transatlantic Collection.  It will also feature vintage travel stamping using  some of the new Tim Holtz stamps, and other miscellaneous travel stamps.  The details of the class will be announce in the next few weeks.  I am taking a break from all the events that have transpired in the last few months with my husband's and my recent health issues.  I will be going to Virginia to visit my daughter and family starting April 26th through May 16th.  I will be flying out on Sunday the 26th of April then my husband and son are driving up on the 9th of May and will stay another week and leave on the 16th heading back home, we will stop in Georgia to visit my husbands family for a few days then return to Florida sometime end of that week.  I know it seems a long time off, but this will allow time for supplies to be ordered and sign ups for the class.  Tina and I are going to be privileged to attend one of Teresa Collins classes in North Carolina during my trip.  I am excited about this trip, some of the ladies that participate in Tina's classes are also joining us on this  little road trip  we are staying overnight thus making it a  welcomed retreat for us.   Since Tina and I are usually the ones teaching  the classses, this event will will give us an opportunity to participate in a class for a change. I am so thankful that this special event will allow me to meet Teresa Collins, as many of you know that I had won the DreamKuts Machine in one of her recent giveaways and to be able to meet her in person  will be an added joyful experience for me.  During my stay with Tina, we have other events planned, first and farmost the two special events are Madison's 8th birthday party and Kaitlynn's first dance recital.  We are also planning to go to the annual Strawberry Patch events, hopefully a day trip to the mountains to see the mountains in Springtime with all the fields of flowers and mountain view of everything blooming in Spring.  Perhaps, maybe, just maybe a few shopping trips to the new Michaels and Joann fabric stores in Richmond.  Even though I know I will be there for 3 weeks, time will pass by so quickly by the time I leave I will be wondering where all the time went.

Ok here is a sneak Peak of the newest class project.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

SO THANKFUL- Our Little Piece of Heaven

Just when we thought it would never happen, it did!  Thank you Barbara for stepping out into your new venture of opening a  much needed Scrapbook Store in our town (neighborhood).  With the economy the way it is nowadays, I know it must have been a gamble to even put yourself out on a limb, however, we are ever so grateful you took the challenge. I not only speak for myself but the chatter around town is that it is a warm, welcome place to come and scrapbook, socialize and just hang out.  With some of us underfoot it is no wonder you get any work done!  Of course, I am talking about my self.   The store has "huge" possibilities in such a small space, you have filled it will all our favorite things.  You have certainly made a big impression in the world of scrapbookers for our local area and I know in time you will grow and probably outgrow your space, we will follow you wherever you go!! We all look forward to many exciting events you have planned for us. Attached is a photo of the latest Layout I created for the store using  one of the new lines from Basic Grey and Chipboard elements to match, also Teresa Collins stamp.   I look forward to creating many more samples in the future  to display and hopefully inspire others to exercise their creativity as well.

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Cuttlebug Embossed Acrylic Albums

I wanted to share a link to a blog that gives you techniques  on how to emboss acrylic albums:

She gives you wonderful details on the example that is displayed, very fun idea,  I can't wait to try it.Just click on the title.

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Enjoy!!!