Scrappin' with Erin-ka-Flarin

Let's get caught up!

2010-08-15T09:44:00.000-07:00

So it's been well over a month since I last posted my layouts! I've been scrapping but have been busy with fun activities that I just haven't had the opportunity to share layouts here. But I'm back with some gorgeous goodies to share with you all!

These are just the layouts I've done this past week - check out my full gallery at DSA to see other layouts I've created in the past month. :)

First up I have this fun layout documenting our camping adventures. I used Penny Springmann's fun kit Gotta Get Away - I absolutely love the activity tiles!

Next up is a fun page of my hubby and I :) I used Shawna & Lauren's latest collab - We're All Waiting For Something. Gorgeous colors in this kit!

I used 3 yummy goodies from the Sweet Shoppe on this next page :) A fun kit by Melissa Bennett, a fab template from Cindy and a fun new font from Darcy Baldwin. And adorable pics of my little guy :)

This next one I did for one of the challenges over at Sweet Shoppe - scrap a page with only 5 solid papers. I was pretty nervous about doing this one since I love patterned papers but Kristin Cronin-Barrow's new kit Naturally You has some amazing solid papers!

A sweet page about my son and his mormor using Shawna's new kit Cozy Blue Jeans.

Last up is a page using Julie's newest release - Smart Chic. I LOVE the colors of this kit! Especially that black paper with the flowers - gorgeous!

That's it for today! Here's hoping I don't wait a month to post! lol

Fabulous new releases!!

2010-07-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've updated this blog - June was a crazy busy month for me! Guests, seminars - an all out busy month! So please look at my gallery at DSA for a look at the fabulous layouts and products I was able to work with! You can find it HERE.

First up I have La's newest release - You Make Me Crazy. I paired it with a fabulous template by Cindy - Set 63. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out :)

Next up is a absolutely gorgeous kit from Kristin - Sugar and Spice. I also paired this one up with a template from Cindy's newest release. And I used pics from a fellow scrapper since I don't have any girly pics :)

And finally I am extremely excited to share this next page because it is will my new CT!!! I am now part of Julie Billingsley's team :) One of my favorite designers!! This last layout showcases Julie Billingsley's newest alpha - Art and Soul Alpha: Neutrals and uses an older kit of hers: Leaps and Bounds.

That's it for this week! I'll be back soon with more :)

What a Sweet Sunday!

2010-06-06T15:08:00.001-07:00

Hello!! I am finally back! These last few weeks have been busy and I just haven't taken the time to update the blog! Sorry about that! But I have a bunch of layouts with today's new releases over at Sweet Shoppe Designs! (so they are on sale today!!)

First up I have this fun page made with goodies from Libby Weifenbach and Cindy Schneider. Libby's kit is inspired by Scooby Dooby Doo! So fun :) It's called 4 Meddling Kids. And Cindy's templates are perfect as always :D

And Kristin Cronin-Barrow has this fabulous road trip kit - Going Places. The color palette is a ton of fun and she loaded this kit with a TON of elements!

Next up is a perfect boy kit from Shawna Clingerman & Micheline Martin! I know I will use this kit to scrap more pics of Blake! It's perfect

And guess what? La is back with the color series! This week is rocked the yellow color palette - and she added a fun LONG kit name too! You Make Me All I Was Meant to Be is perfect :)

This next page isn't using a Sweet Shoppe product - it's using Jennifer Fox's fabulous Tomorrow's Another Day kit. And I wanted to share that it's Jennifer's 1 yr design-iversary so she is having a sale! And today is the last day!!! Everything in her store is 50% off!!! So RUN over to The Digi Chick and pick up some of Jen's gorgeous goodies :)

And lastly I have to toot a little bit :) My layout featuring Kristin Cronin-Barrow's kit Tropical Hideaway and Cindy Schneider's template set 55 is the layout of the week over at Sweet Shoppe! (well the week end's tomorrow - so I'm a little late in post this!) If you go to the Sweet Shoppe Designs home page you'll see my layout in the lower left hand corner :)

Alright - that's all I have for today. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Fingers crossed that I'll be back again soon :)

Not much to see!!

2010-05-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

So if you are wondering why there isn't anything to see on my blog...well it's because I link all my layouts from DSA. And right now DSA is down. Guess this tells me that I should upload my layouts to photobucket and link from there instead! I think I'll be doing that in the future! Anyways - I will be back tomorrow/Saturday with some fabulous goodies! So keep your eyes out :)

Post & Run!

2010-04-26T21:54:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post a few of the layouts I did with last week's releases! This coming Saturday is interNational Scrapbooking Day there will be a TON of goodies out - so I've got lots to work with this week! I will be back on Saturday!

Alright - on to the layouts :)

A gorgeous kit from Lauren Grier this week: Forever Moments. And I love this pic of my sister and I :)

Shawna Clingerman has this amazing birthday kit! He's a Jolly Good Fellow is perfect for all those boy birthdays!

Libby Weifenbach has a great graduation kit out! Check out my layout with Class Of.

And lastly - I am now part of Kristin Cronin-Barrow's creative team!! Her designs are absolutely gorgeous and I am so excited to be part of the team! Here's my layout with her newest release - Oh Snap! I also used a new template set from Cindy Schneider (I LOVE her templates! They rock!)

Friday Layout Update!

2010-04-02T05:01:00.000-07:00

So I obviously didn't come back last Saturday to post the new releases over at SSD :( I need to make it a habit to post my layouts the day the kits are released in the store! So hopefully I'll become more consistent....fingers crossed! (btw - don't I always talk about how I'm going to post more often? it seems that way to me....)

So let's look at some of the beautiful releases from this past weekend over at SSD.

First up - La's newest release - You Lift me to the Clouds. Her color scheme for this week was blue -and she knocked it out of the park! This kit is absolutely GORGEOUS! I know I plan on doing another page with it :)

Next is Libby's adorable new kit - The Bee's Knees. This kit is so fun and colorful! (and I must say the patterned papers are awesome!)

Lastly is Shawna's release - a couple of very fun Title packs and a very cool font with Darcy Baldwin. Both are perfect for adding the finishing touches to layouts!

And last up - is my new favorite kit from Jennifer Fox - My Birthday Boy. Wonderful primary colors and a ton of fun elements! The perfect kit!

Alright - that's all for today. I have company coming into town for Easter so I don't know when I'll be able to post layouts and update the blog. Just 2 reminders: 1 - it's Scrap Orchard's 2nd Birthday and they are having a sale! And there are a TON of fun games going on in the forum! 2 - check out SSD tomorrow for all the new releases!

Have a Happy Easter!

New Release! Plus other goodies :)

2010-03-25T08:38:00.000-07:00

First off - I have some exciting news! I am now on Libby Weifenbach & Shawna Clingerman's creative teams! I absolutely LOVE both of their designs and am super excited to work for them. So watch out for some layouts featuring their work!

Alright - now on to the layouts! First up - Jennifer Fox. She has a couple things releasing today at The DigiChick including a beautiful spring kit: Whisper of Spring. The colors are gorgeous!

Did you hear that Jennifer is having a call? Hop on over to her blog to find out more information (but do it soon cause the call ends tomorrow!). I also heard that she has a coupon over there too!

This next layout features a Guest Designer (Jenn Barrette) over at Scrap Orchard. Happy Go Lucky is a fun kit - I love the colors :) I made this layout for the One Word Prompt Challenge over at SO - check it out!

A new release over at SO! Wild Dandelion Designs has this fun, colorful summery/springy kit out today - Blue Skies and Rainbows. I knew it would be perfect for pics of my little guy blowing bubbles!

A fun layout featuring You Got a Friend by Mandabean Designs. I knew right away when I saw the kit that it would be perfect for all my Woody/Toy Story pictures!

Last up features Lauren Grier's release from this past weekend. You Are Taller Than a Mountain is full of beautiful elements and papers. So soft and pretty! Perfect for pics of my first mother's day.

Layout Overload!

2010-03-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

I have a TON of layouts to share today! Some are for my designers and others are for fun :) So let's get right to it!

First up is this fun layout showcasing Blake's love of dinosaurs. I used Libby Weifenbach's kit Modern Stone Age Family.

This layout uses a kit I bought a while ago - Just A Kid by Fee Jardine. And again I used one of my favorite pictures of Blake :)

Are you ready for some sweetness? Jennifer Fox teamed up with Shawna Clingerman to create an absolutely ADORABLE kit called Sweetiekins. I love it!

Now we are going to hop on over to Scrap Orchard and check out a few of today's new releases! First up is Hook Line and Sinker by Tracey Howard. I knew right away it would be perfect for pics of my husband and I :)

Are you ready to seek adventure? Well this kit by Tracie Stroud and Molly of DeCrow Designs is absolutely PERFECT to scrap those pictures!

Time to get ready for Easter! Lyndsay has an fun new Easter/Spring kit out today - and I think the bunny is absolutely ADORABLE!

This next kit I did just for fun. :) I used Shawna Clingerman's stunning 4 My Boys collection - all 4 kits are absolutely perfect for pics of Blake. And I also used a template from Cindy Schneider - her templates are perfect for scrappers who love lots of layers and papers.

And we are finally to the last layout for today! I used a kit that I bought a LONG time ago - Stormy Weather by Lauren Grier. I also used her new last week Layered Up In You Page Templates, along with 2 of her alphas. And I am totally thrilled with this layout!

That's it for today - I'll be back soon with more! :)

(oh and as always - layouts are linked for credits)

Layout of the Day!

2010-03-13T15:46:00.000-08:00

Wahoo!!! My layout using La's newest kit You Make Me Intensely Happy made Layout of the Day over at The Daily Scrapper! (you can see it in the lower right hand corner on their home page :) ) YAY!!

I'll be back later today with all my layouts from this past week - lots of gorgeousness!

Friday Fun Day!

2010-03-05T14:46:00.000-08:00

I have been so bad about posting here on the blog! Fingers crossed - but I hope to update the blog at least once a week! That shouldn't be too hard to do - right? lol

Alright - on to my layouts from this week. (to see past layouts - check out my gallery here) Jennifer Fox has a fun challenge going on at her blog - and it uses an awesome template created by Leah (girlygirl). Here's my page using the template and Jennifer's kit I {heart} U. I love how the page turned out - the pics of me and Kevin were just perfect!

Now this layout was also done for a blog challenge - but for Lauren Grier instead! Jennifer created a stunning template for the challenge (make sure you check it out!) I used La's kit Birthday Monster for my page...which is the first I've scrapped of Blake's 2nd birthday! (I don't even think I've scrapped his 1st birthday - I must get on that!)

This next layout is done with La's newest kit - which is also a collab with Laura of {simply.scraps}. As soon as I saw the kit I knew it would be perfect for this pic of Blake! I absolutely love how this page turned out!

On to my last CT page for this week - Lyndsay Riches released an absolutely adorable ice cream themed kit called A Cherry on Top. She really out did herself on this kit - it's stunningly perfect for all those ice cream pics! I also used a fun template by Megan Turnidge to help me with the page - she has some fun templates!

Last layout for the week is one I created for a challenge over at SSD (Sweet Shoppe Designs). The challenge was to create a monochromatic layout using Green. I knew right away that a page dedicated to Blake's favorite color would be perfect!

Alright - that's it for today! Here's hoping that I come back soon with more layouts! lol

New CT!

2010-02-12T21:56:00.000-08:00

Well Blogger is being a pain in the butt right now. So I'll just straight to the point. :P

I'm super excited to share that I am now on Lauren Grier's Creative Team! She has some amazing designs and an awesome/inspiring team. I'm extremely excited!

I've decided to just share the layouts I've done these past few weeks using La's goodies. You can still check out all the layouts I've done since I last posted here at my gallery.

On to a few layouts using La's goodies :)

Using Own It by Lauren & Shauna Clingerman:

My first layout on her team using Forever Kinda Friend a collab with Micheline Martin:

Using a solo kit by La - Strength:

And my last La layout for today - using The Ocean in Your Eyes:

And lastly - come on over to Scrap Orchard and check out the Scrap Orchard Olympics! Lots of fun events during the next 2 weeks - you don't want to miss it!

New Pages!

2010-01-16T08:13:00.001-08:00

Lots of pages to share today! So we'll get right to it!

First up is a page using Snowy Sweetness by Wild Dandelions and Kristin Cronin-Barrow. I knew as soon as I saw this kit that I needed it - it has figure skates and figure skaters in it! One of my passions! And I absolutely love the page I created :) My best skating friends! (who I get to see in a few weeks! yay!!)

This next one is for my All About Me book - the 10 things I love about me! I used ScrapKitchen designs gorgeous kit Kiss me Kate.

So some fantastic news from Sarah Bennett - she is now selling at Scrap Matters permanently!!! We are so stoked for her! She has a fabulous release this weekend - a gorgeous vintage feeling Valentine's day kit called Love You Always. I LOVE the alpha! And the kit is so beautiful!

Lyndsay has a new release!! YAY!!! She really outdid herself this time! Love and Lullabies has all the perfect elements for sleeping beauties! And a bunch of gorgeous papers! Love it!

This next page uses Amanda Heimann's newest kit - Momma's Boys. As soon as I saw it I knew I needed to combine it with Scrapping with Liz's new Block Alpha Templates. I LOVE how the page turned out! Definitely thinking of printing this page out and framing it up in Blake's room. (btw - I have so many ideas of how to use these Block Alpha Templates - so glad I picked these up from Scrap Orchard!)

So I am trying to do Project 365 - and so far I've been pretty successful. (well it's only been 2 weeks! lol) Here is my first week - I used Snowman Soup by Tracey Howard and DeCrow Designs Project 365 Blueprints.

I hope you all have had the chance to check out the January Mega over at Scrap Orchard because this kit is absolutely GORGEOUS! And if you do/did pick up the kit - check out the Mega Challenge (hosted by moi!) - I'd love to see your layouts using the Mega!

Last one up today uses a oldie from Jennifer Fox - Lil Dude (which is actually a collab with Melissa Bennett and Nikki Epperson). I love all the papers and elements in this kit! Perfect for all your boy pages :) I also wanted to send you all over to Jennifer's blog - there is an awesome template challenge going on right now - you don't want to miss the opportunity to win a free kit from Jennifer!

Starting the New Year off right!

2010-01-03T09:35:00.000-08:00

Yup - that's right. I've spent a good amount of time of the new year scrapping. Mainly because my dear husband has an eye infection and he feels the best when his eyes are closed or is sleeping. So once Blake's in bed for the evening I'm relaxing with a fun scrapping kit :) It's been very fun!

Anyway - on to the new pages!

First up is this fun Sisters page using Jennifer Fox's kit {Another} Crush on You. I love the vibrant colors! So fun :)

This next one is using some fun products from Sarah Bennett. I mixed and matched kits to create this layout and am very pleased with the finished product. My favorite teddy bear!

So right now Scrap Orchard is down for a new site design. It feels so weird to not be able to log-in and check out the gallery or any of the challenges there. But it will be up hopefully sometime tomorrow! I can't wait to see the new look!

I decided that while SO was down that I would try some challenges over at Sweet Shoppe Designs. They have a new challenge system that really is inspiring! And I've been able to use some of the kits in my stash - which is always a good thing!

This next layout was created for the Treat of the Month challenge. Each month a scrapper is showcased and other scrappers are encouraged to choose a layout from her gallery to lift. This is my lift using Softly Falling by Dani Mogstad.

Did you know that January 23rd if National Handwriting Day? Well it is! And I created this layout using my own handwriting! I'm so glad that I had my handwriting made into a font! I also used Tutti Frutti by Zoe Pearn - I love the end result! Most of my layouts feature Blake so it was nice to do a page about Kevin and me.

And for my last layout the challenge was/is to scrap someone wearing their favorite or wackiest hat. This is my favorite hat of Blake's. I just absolutely love how cute he looks when he wears it. And I LOVE how this layout turned out! I used Amanda Heimann's Year in Review template and Meg Mullens & Kristin Cronin-Barrow's collab Snowy Sidekicks (which I know I will be using a lot of since the kit is devoted to winter and hockey!). I also used a special font that will be showcased over at SO for a challenge soon :)

So that is all I have for today. I am sure that once the week starts I won't be scrapping as much :( I definitely enjoyed my long weekend!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-26T22:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays Everyone!!! I hope you all are enjoying your holiday season! I know I am!! (that would be why I've been slacking on the blog lately - spending quality time with the fam :) ) But I am here today to share some of the layouts I've created in the past 3 weeks. Check them out:

My first one up is with a gorgeous Christmas kit by Sarah Bennett Designs. This month she is guesting at Scrap Matters and she has this kit - Old Time Christmas - in her store there.

Don't you just love the panda bears in this next kit! I know I do :) I used Ziggle Designs Fortune Panda for this layout along with some goodies from Tracie Stroud.

This next layout was done using a FREE kit from Jennifer Fox! Yup - you read that right - FREE!! You can find it in the December DSA Enabler.

My next layout was done using a fabulous boy kit from Sarah Bennett. Tough Boy is wonderful for all those little (and big) boys in your lives! (another kit you can find at Scrap Matters)

So in my previous blog post - I had a layout where I journaled about how Blake would react when meeting Santa for the first time. And this next layout showcases one of Blake's 4 meetings with Santa :) I used Lyndsay Riches' kit Joyous Christmas.

One more fun kit from Jennifer Fox. This time she teamed up with Nikki Epperson to create Warm Winter Wishes - which worked perfect with the pics of Blake from his Christmas photo shoot!

And my final layout! This I created for the December Template Challenge over at Scrap Orchard. And guess what?! I created the template! I had a ton of fun making the template - so please stop by Scrap Orchard and play along! (for the layout I used Santa and Friends by Amanda Heimann and Ziggle Designs - along with a few elements from the December Mega - Tis The Season)

So that's it for today! Hopefully next time I won't wait 3 weeks in between blog posts....Have a Happy New Year if I don't post before Friday! lol

Deliciousness!

2009-12-03T13:41:00.000-08:00

I've got about 7 layouts to share with ya'll today! Some are from last week and some are from this week. Oh - and I have fabulous news to share too! Jennifer Fox asked me to stay on her team!!!! YAY :) I am so excited to continue to work with her designs!

Alright on to the layouts!

My first layout was done for a challenge over at Scrap Orchard. It was the mystery challenge and we had to scrap about something we are thankful for - and of course, I am so thankful for Blake! I used Fall Frolic by Amanda Heimann & Jennifer Fox.

This layout showcases some goodies from Sarah Bennett. She recently released some amazing shape templates (Cut It Out Vol. 2) and they worked perfect for this layout! I also used her collab kit Wild Oats.

This layout was for another challenge at Scrap Orchard. While home for Thanksgiving I searched thru some boxes of pics to find ones to scan and bring home to scrap. This is my first page with those pics. It's my sister and I back in 1987 (before my brothers were born). Life was definitely different then! I used Megan Turnidge's Cozy Christmas kit and her Template Set 3.

Isn't this an adorable picture?! I love it! I used DeCrow & Britt-ish Designs collab Very Merry.

Right now at Scrap Orchard we have some amazing guest designers - and Miss Tiina is one of them! I used her amazing kit OMG It's Cold to scrap one of my favorite pics from last winter.

To help slow down the holiday season and to really appreciate everyday leading up to Christmas - I've decided to do a December Daily album. This is my first page for December 1 (yes I am already behind!). I used Winter Wonderland by Zoe Pearn and Happiest Season of All by Britt-ish Designs. I can't wait to see the finished product at the end of the month!

And my last one for today uses a brand new kit from Tracie Stroud - Rustic Christmas. I thought it would be perfect for our Christmas tree pics from last year :)

Alright - until next time! Hopefully I'll be blogging more often! There are SO many cute Holiday/Winter kits out that I know I will be scrappin!

Holiday Collab-Goodies!

2009-11-20T14:33:00.000-08:00

So I was able to work with 2 fabulous holiday collab kits! I can't believe that Christmas is only 5 weeks away....I have so much I want to do in the next month! One thing that is on our to-do list is a visit to Santa! And this page using Santa and Friends by Amanda Heimann and Ziggle Designs explains why I am so excited to see Santa this year! (and yes I noticed that I have a typo...I'll fix it!)

My next layout uses a new release from Lyndsay Riches and Wild Dandelion Designs. They teamed up to make an absolutely sweet holiday kit! It's called Sweet Sugar Holiday and it is perfect for all your sweet holiday pages!

Also wanted to give you all a head's up on some good deals coming next Friday at Scrap Orchard! Check out the ad:

To Kick-Off the Holiday Shopping Season, Scrap Orchard is opening the Farmer’s Market from November 26th to 29th! Hundreds of products, all priced at $1!

Catching Up!

2009-11-15T07:37:00.000-08:00

So I have been super busy these last few weeks! I started an evening job so blogging has been put on the back-burner so I can spend time with my little guy during the day. But I still have been creating layouts! And the designers I CT for have had so many wonderful releases!

Here are about 7 layouts I've done in the past 2 weeks - all layouts are linked for full credits.

This this pic of Blake with our pumpkins I used Sarah Bennett's Sister Susan kit - the oranges are a perfect match!

For the month of November I am a guest on Jennifer Fox's creative team. I am having SO much fun!! I've been able to work with 2 of her new releases. This first one, I borrow a girl pic from another CT member and used Jennifer's collab with Nikki Epperson - Funkalicious Fall. Don't you LOVE the colors?!?

Here's my second layout using Jennifer's goodies! Jennifer collabed with Sir Scrapalot to create the perfect grab bag - Best of Both Worlds. I LOVE this grab bag - it's just a fabulous fun jammed pack grab bag!

For this page - I used Sarah Morgan's new holiday kit - Happy Holidays. Lots of fun papers and elements - a wonderful Christmas kit!

Don't you LOVE the blue background paper! Every time I look at this layout - I just fall in love again with that blue paper! And the little cutie :) For this layout I used Sarah Bennett's DSD Grab Bag - lots of fabulous goodies in this grab bag!

Isn't that frog adorable!?! Lyndsay did a rockin' job on it! And my little prince is adorable too :) For this layout I used Lyndsay's Kissing Frogs kit - a very fun kit!

Last up is my page using Amanda Heimann and Wild Dandelions grab bag for DSD. LOVE the colors of the mini kits they both created! Perfect for boys! The grab bag has been opened and split up (bad blogging on my part!) But you can still pick up the pieces at Scrap Orchard!

That is it for today - hopefully I won't wait 3 weeks to blog about my layouts! I encourage you to check out the layouts I didn't post in the last 3 weeks at my gallery - here's a link. So until next time - Have a fabulous day :)

HoneyBee Blog Train!!!

2009-10-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

Long time no blog! huh? But I'm here today with a fabulous fun Freebie! The HoneyBee's put together a fantastic blog train using 2 fabulous kits from Scrap Orchard! Go to each stop on the train and you'll end up with 2 fabulous brag books! You should have came from Tiffany's blog - if you missed it, hurry back and pick up the quickpage!

Before I get to the qp - I want to share with ya'll a page I did with DeCrow Design's fabulous collab with Sahlin Studio - Play. For my layout I used items from the Playful Bundle and the fun circle stitches are from Tracie Stroud - All Stitched Up Vol. 4.

I also want to give ya'll a head's up about the Scrap Orchard Designer Blog train! It will be on Halloween!! So be sure to check out the Scrap Orchard blog :)

So on to my qp! Click on the preview to download :) Enjoy!!

And the next stop on the train is Jenna's blog! Choo Choo! :) lol

Fun stuff to share!

2009-10-02T18:51:00.000-07:00

First off I am going to start off sharing what Scrap Orchard is doing for the month of October. It's Customer Appreciation Month! Just sign up for the newsletter and you'll get a 25% off fruit fresh coupon! Image is linked to the newsletter.

Next up is Sarah Morgan's release for tomorrow. This kit is AWESOME!! Gorgeous colors & elements!

This page was done for a challenge over at Funky Playground Designs. It uses Sarah Bennett's kit Boat Ride.

My next page is using mle Card's kit Pumpkin Patch. Gorgeous watercolor papers and elements.

This page was for the One Word challenge at Scrap Orchard. The word was Family. I used Amy Stoffel's kit Life is Good.

The next 2 pages are from the same kit. Jennifer Fox was a guest at Scrap Orchard for the month of September. Her last single kit to release was called Take Me Away. I was obviously very inspired by the kit since I made 2 pages! Also some fun/awesome news! I will be on Jennifer Fox's guest CT for the month of November! I am extremely excited!

This last page was fun to make because of the picture. Blake was in such a goofy mood the night I snapped this pic! I knew the Americana kit by Ziggle & Tracie Stroud would be perfect. Especially with the word-art from Elegant Wordart from Bethany!

Slower week

2009-09-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

I didn't scrap as much this past week. I got in a little funk and just didn't feel like spending time at the computer. And I was pretty busy too! But I was able to create 5 different layouts.

My first layout is done using 2 goodies from Sarah Bennett - her Lined Up Template Pack and her World Traveler kit.

This layout was done for the Twisted Lift challenge at SO. I used With a Cherry on Top by Amanda Heimann and Ziggle Designs. (this kit was PERFECT for my pics!)

This next layout I absolutely LOVE. Especially since the kit I used is somewhat girly! (Lyndsay's new release Little Angel)

For another challenge over at SO - the lift a layout challenge. I used Amy Stoffel's Caber MacGregor kit (LOVE this kit! So much fun to play it!)

This last layout I did today. It was for the Mystery Challenge at SO. The challenge was to choose a older layout to Re-Do! I have learned so much these past few months that I knew I needed to update my page of Blake eating popcorn. I love how this page turned out! (I used Movie Mania by Wild Dandelions)

Check out my Challenge!!

2009-09-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

I'm hosting a challenge over at SO - the From the Heart (journaling) challenge. Come check it out!!!

Here's the layout I did for the challenge:

Here's a layout I made last night (Kevin was out with the boys so I got to play on the computer once Blake went to bed):

What have I been up to?! A LOT!!

2009-09-11T19:50:00.000-07:00

I have a bunch of layouts I've done this past week...don't know why I procrastinate in posting them though....lol. Anyways - here you go!!

This fun page was done with Snips & Snails and Blend Your Cares Away 2 by Tracie Stroud

This layout I did for a DIS challenge (Disney Challenge) I used a bunch of different kits to create but a majority is from Magical Vacation by Amanda Heimann.

Love these pics of B & J! I used Wild Dandelions new release Witchy-Hoo. A FUN Halloween kit!

Megan Turnidge has a gorgeous Autumn kit out today - Autumn Thoughts. I LOVE fall kits!

You can never have too many :)

See! Here's another fabulous Fall kit! This page was created using Amanda Heimann's September Grab Bag (which is now revealed - Falling For).

This layout was for a RAK challenge over at SO - I used Smooches by Ziggle Designs and Amanda Heimann. It was fun doing a girl page!

So this is my 3rd autumn kit for this post! I LOVE autumn!! This page uses Autumn Delight by DeCrow Designs.

Lyndsay also had a September Grab bag over at SO and it in she included a fabulous kit called In Dreams. This layout used that kit:

And last but not least is Sarah Morgan's release from last Saturday - Doctor Doctor! I knew the kit was perfect for Blake's 18 month appointment!

I also have some exciting news!! I am now on Sarah Bennett's CT!!!! I am so excited to work with her stuff again (I was a guest in July). So look for layouts coming soon with some of her goodies :)

I love Challenges!

2009-09-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

Yup - I love challenges! Speed Scraps & Monthly challenges have definitely helped with my mojo lately. Here are 2 layouts I've done this week for challenges over at Scrap Orchard.

for the August 31 Make it Snappy Speed Scrap at SO

For the Say Cheese! Challenge at SO - challenge was to do selective coloring on a picture (great tutorial included with the challenge instructions)

Scrap Orchard is Hoppin'!

2009-09-01T08:40:00.000-07:00

First off - Scrap Orchard is having a Summer Rewind sale!! Check out the yummy goodies included in the sale HERE!

And here are 2 fun promotions Scrap Orchard is having. The prizes are absolutely FABULOUS!!! Images are linked to the promo threads :)

Love 2 Read!

2009-08-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

Here's a layout I did for the Lift a Honeybee challenge at SO. I am really loving all the different challenges SO has been offering. Definitely check them out!!!

I used Oh So Studious and Blend Your Cares Away. Fabulous items!!

New Goodies!

2009-08-28T22:46:00.000-07:00

Just a few new layouts to share with ya'll :)

This layout uses the September Mega available at Scrap Orchard. It's a HUGE kit with lots of goodies. It's only $3 until September 7th (I believe) so get it while it's on sale! (And yes - that is my brother again. He's a great model!)

This next one is for the Lift a Layout challenge over at SO. I used Tracie Stroud's All Things New kit and her Photo Masks Vol. 1. Love the way it turned out!

This last layout was done using Amy Stoffel & Melissa Bennett's new collab kit: Autumn Garden. Beautiful kit! And I love this page!

Scrappin' Update

2009-08-15T21:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry - last Saturday got pretty busy so I didn't get the chance to post my new layouts. So here you go a week later :) And with a bunch more too! Some fun stuff from Scrap Orchard & Sarah Morgan Designs. Lots of fun goodies!!

Ad Inspired Challenge @ SO - Using Carefree by Wild Dandelions & Heather Roselli

Rain Rain by mle Card & Krystal Hartley

Rocket-Doodle-2 by Ziggle Designs

For the Member Spotlight Challenge @ SO - Xtreme Lil Dude by Amanda Heimann

& Tracie Stroud

For the What the Font challenge @ SO - Ugly Duckling by Faith True

Mama & Paparazzi by Sarah Morgan Designs & Gaby Palmer

Around the World - New York City by Sarah Morgan Designs

Red paper from Graudation by Sarh Morgan Designs

A RAK & 4 new ones :)

2009-08-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

So I'm back with some new goodies :)

The first is for the RAK (random act of kindness) challenge over at Scrap Orchard. (there are a TON of new challenges that you really need to check out!) I used Meg Mullens (of Wild Dandelions) and Traci Reed's kit 10 Things.

This layout was for the Make It Snappy Speed Scrap last night at Scrap Orchard. I used one of the new releases from today (which you gotta check out - so many awesome kits this week!). Smarty Pants by Wild Dandelions.

This layout uses a gorgeous kit from Megan Turnidge. Perfect for Blake's 6.5 month pics.

Dinosaurs - Blake LOVES them - so I knew I had to use Ziggle Designs' new kit Boom Boom for a layout.

I absolutely love this layout. It just came together so perfectly! It uses a collab kit from DeCrow Designs and Britt-ish Designs.

I'll be back with more tomorrow. I hit my upload limit at the galleries so you'll just have to wait.

3 newer layouts :)

2009-08-05T21:37:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 layouts I've completed over the last few days. I'll have a bunch to share on Friday - LOTS of awesome new releases!!

This kit is amazing! So calm and peaceful! And very easy to scrap with!

I saw this kit from Amy and KNEW I needed it to scrap a page about the University of Minnesota!

Love both the template & the Itty Bitty Gourmet kit - so fun!!

Two Weeks Worth!

2009-07-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

Gosh - I've done a lot of scrapping the past 2 weeks and I am finally getting the chance to post them here! Enjoy :)

with Ziggle Designs Lil' Lady

with Sarah Bennett Designs Backyard Friends

Faith True's Outdoor Explorer

With Sarah Morgan's The Great Outdoors

Lyndsay Riches' Cool Summer and DeCrow's Blueprint no. 28

My BOTCT week 2 entry. The challenge for week 2 was to create a layout inspired by a song. My team choose to be inspired by the music from the movie Grease. I decided to do an ode to Blue Moon ice cream. I used a bunch of different stuff from different kits - image is linked for list of credits.

BOTCT week 3 Entry. I absolutely LOVE this layout! I am so pleased with how it turned out! The challenge for this week is to Scrap by Numbers. We could only use items off our list - no more, no less. We used the following recipe:

10 papers

9 staples

8 buttons

7 leaves

6 felt pieces

5 doodles

4 strings

3 photos

2 word title

1 font

And once again I used so many different kits to create this layout that you'll have to check out the linked image to get the full credits :)

That's all I have today - I have a couple layouts I can't post until later this week....so check back then!

Battle of the Creative Teams!

2009-07-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

So exciting news to share with you all!! I'm a Honey Bee!!!! After the 4 weeks of competing in the Scrap Orchard Creative Team Contest - the decision was made - and I was chosen to help represent Scrap Orchard! I am SO excited!

One of my first assignments with SO was to create a layout for a contest over at DSA - The Battle of the Creative Teams! I am working with 4 other amazing ladies on the Honey Bee Team - Mimi, Mariska, Susan and Carol. They are so talented! This week, our challenge was to create a white-space layout with a common color theme. We decided to go with a blue/brown color scheme using black and white photos. Here is my layout:

You can view the rest of the teams pages here.

So I have a big favor to ask ya'll!! Can you PLEASE go vote for the Honey Bee team?! There is a HUGE prize at the end of the BOTCT and you win by public vote. The contest lasts 4 weeks - and at the end of the 4 weeks, the team with the most votes WINS! So PLEASE VOTE for the Honey Bees!! Please head over to the DSA forum and vote for us!! The Honey Bees!!

Choo Choo!! Sarah Morgan Designs Blog Train!

2009-07-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

CHOO-CHOO!!!! It's time for a Sarah Morgan Designs and CT Blog Train. Visit each train stop listed below and you will get a FREE Sarah Morgan Designs mini kit and also a set of coordinating QPs made by her FABULOUS CT chickies!

Also, you can use these Blog Train pieces to participate in Inspiration-Lane's "Colors That Inspire You" Challenge where you earn points that convert to $$$ to be used in the store!! How fantabulous is all that!!!

Blog Train Stops:
Sarah- http://www.sarahmorgandesigns.blogspot.com/
Trish- http://justthe6ofus.net/
Brandy- http://digisisters.blogspot.com/
Erin- http://erinkaflarin.blogspot.com/ (You are here)

Here's my layout using the beautiful For Mamaw mini kit:

And here's the freebie!!:

*links have been disabled*

Enjoy!!!

Busy Week!

2009-07-10T21:01:00.000-07:00

On Monday I found out that I made it to week 4 of the Scrap Orchard CT contest!!! YAY!!! I am very excited to have made it this far!! This was the kit we got to play with this week: Lavender Morning. Very gorgeous!!! It was a bit difficult to make a boy page but I think I pulled it off!

And this week Lyndsay has an awesome collab kit out with simply.scraps called Flower Earthy Goodness. I LOVE the colors!!! I made two layouts with the kit - and I love them both!

Sneak Peek!!

2009-07-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a little sneak peek at what Sarah Morgan has releasing tomorrow!!

Me again!

2009-07-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

Yup - 2 posts in one day :) Told you I had lots of goodies to share!! Fresh on the market is Lyndsay's amazing collab with Amy Stoffel - Garden Adventures! And the best part - Scrap Orchard is having an amazing sale this weekend - 40% off orders of $10 or more. So it's time to buy those items off your wishlists!

Here's my lovely layout with the amazing kit:

It's July & it's Sizzlin'!!

2009-07-02T08:44:00.000-07:00

So much fun stuff to share with ya'll!! And I'll probably come back tonight with more!

First off is the amazing new kit from Sarah Bennett Designs. I'm a guest CT for the month of July and was able to play with her Let Freedom Ring kit. Isn't it amazing!!! I love all the elements and of course - the colors! You can pick it up here - at Funky Playground Designs.

Other exciting news - Sarah Morgan is having a sale!!! Visit her blog and you'll find all the sparklin' details of the sale!! July is sure starting off right!

Brown Eyed Boy - Scrap Orchard CT Entry

2009-06-30T08:45:00.001-07:00

So I finished....and now I am totally second guessing myself!! But I really LOVE the layout I made - just now thinking that it might be too similar to the one I did last week. Oh well! I'm using it!

Here's a peek at the kit used:

And here's my layout: (doesn't look like it came from the same kit - huh!)

And yes - the pic isn't my little man. It's my bestfriend's little man - isn't he adorable!!

So now I wait until Monday to find out the results! (we'll be camping on Sunday when the results are posted) I'm cool if I don't make it to week 4 - this was definitely a fun challenge!!!

Summer treat!

2009-06-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I was able to sit down and scrap during little man's naptime. I've been wanting to scrap his first ice cream cone experience for a while and finally got the chance to do it! I'm pretty pleased with the end result :)

*image linked for credits*

So yesterday was a very anxious day! The results for the week 3 contestants for the Scrap Orchard CT contest were posted....but they waited until close to midnight to release the results! (there were so many amazing lo's that I'm surprised it didn't take them longer!). I'm very happy to report that I did make the week 3 list! I'm currently working with this kit - Far, Far Away - and hope to have my layout finalized by tomorrow! The deadline isn't until Thursday but I'd like to get it posted and done!

New Layouts!

2009-06-25T20:16:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday night I did a speed scrap at Scrap Matters with two of my online friends. I had a lot of fun and was able to finish just under the deadline :) This is the layout I created - it's a scraplift of Britt and I really love it!

And next layout used Lyndsay's awesome new kit!! Juicy Citrus!!! Amazing colors, papers, elements, word-art - this kit is a must have!!!

OMG! Made it thru to week 2!!

2009-06-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

So last week I posted about the Creative Team challenge going on over at Scrap Orchard. I was blown-away by all the awesome layout's posted that I thought there was no chance that I would make it thru to the next week. Imagine my surprise that my name was on the week 2 list!!

This is the kit they decided to use to challenge us this week:

It's definitely outside my comfort zone! So I played around with a couple of different layouts before deciding to post this one:

I love that it is still me! I have no clue if I'll make it to week 3 or not - I'm just going with the flow! If you'd like to see the other amazing layout's submitted with this kit, check them out here. Until next time!

Speed Scrap!

2009-06-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

During Blake's nap yesterday, I was able to sit down and participate in a Scrap Orchard Make it Snappy challenge. A Make it Snappy is an speed scrap. We were given 7 instructions and 2 hrs to finish the product. I created the following layout:

I thought it was perfect since it was father's day! I'll be participating in more speed scraps - it was a lot of fun!

Summer, Popcorn & Trouble!

2009-06-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

Here are a few layouts I've done the past few days. The first couple are using new products from Sarah Morgan Designs which will be available tomorrow. Very fun stuff!!! Make sure to check it out - you won't want to miss the release day sale :)

And this layout I did for a challenge. Lliella Designs (which is available at Sweet Shoppe Designs) hosted this challenge on her blog - all I had to do was use one of her kits and brown paper. So that was pretty easy. I really like the layout I created - Blake is full of trouble!!

*all images are linked with credits included*

Creative Contest!

2009-06-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

So to help get my creative juices flowing - I've decided to participate in the Scrap Orchard Creative Team Contest. Each week, the contestants are given a kit - and get to make amazing layouts! This is the first week....and after looking at the talent in the gallery, I'm not quite sure I'll make it to week 2. But I had so much fun putting together this layout of Blake :)

Extra!! Extra!!

2009-06-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

Exciting news! I've been accepted on Lyndsay Riches' Creative Team - and she has just announced her new store - Scrap Orchard!!! There are a bunch of new designers at SO, so they are having a big SALE!! From now until Wednesday you can get all of Lyndsay's new stuff for 35% off! Outstanding!!

Here are a few layouts I did with Lyndsay's amazing kits Something Fishy, Fresh Floral & Spring Fresh. I love all the amazing colors and elements that each kit contains.

Holy Sale Batman!!

2009-06-13T15:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some more details about Sarah Morgan's awesome new releases and sales she has going on today at Inspiration Lane. Hurry over there since the sale is over tonight at midnight!

You can see my layouts with her new releases in the previous post :)

Fun stuff!!

2009-06-12T12:48:00.000-07:00

Sarah Morgan Designs at Inspiration Lane has some fun stuff coming out tomorrow at her store! I made the following two layouts with the goodies :)

*both layouts are linked so you can leave some love :) *

Two Dollar Tuesday!!

2009-06-09T15:05:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let ya'll know that Sarah Morgan has priced everything in her store $2!! What an amazing deal!! Great time to pick up her new graduation kit or even her fun Slices of Summer kit! Check it out :) (prices will return to normal tomorrow)

Just a few

2009-06-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

I was able to work with two neat kits from Graphic Jam Designs to create the following two layouts. You can find both kits at her store. Both kits are jammed pack full of elements, papers & alphas. Go check them out! :)

Collage Graduate

2009-06-05T12:03:00.000-07:00

A couple new pages to show you all :) Sarah Morgan has some fun stuff coming out tomorrow. The first is the second volume to her Clean Collages. I had fun doing a page of Blake's first Twin's game. He had a blast!

And the second is Sarah Morgan's new kit Graduation. It has everything you need to make that perfect graduation page - or even a congrats card to take to one of the many graduation parties coming up! You can find both items at Sarah's store at Inspiration Lane tomorrow!

One of my favorite things...

2009-06-04T14:22:00.001-07:00

is HOT CHOCOLATE!! And Lyndsay Riches' week 5 SYTYCD entry was a perfect kit to help me express my love.

Juicy World

2009-06-02T23:12:00.000-07:00

Just a few layouts I've done these past few days. One using a template and the other using a freebie from So You Think You Can Design contest at DigiScrap Addicts. I love them both :)Created using Fruit Punch by Dani Mogstad & template from Heather Roselli's team

I used Recycled by Lyndsay Riches - her week 4 SYTYCD entry

Fabulous News!!

2009-05-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

So one of the reason's I've been a scrappin' nut lately is because I have decided to apply to some Creative Teams (CT). Yesterday I was accepted on Sarah Morgan Designs CT!!! I'm so excited! Sarah has some cute stuff in store for you all!

The following page, Botanical Garden, was created using her amazing collage template that will be in her store at Inspiration Lane tomorrow. Make sure you check it out!!

credits

Swede, Best Friends, Color!

2009-05-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

I am really enjoying scrapping right now! I have so many pictures to scrap so maybe that's why I'm having so much fun. Who knows! But here are a few I've created the past few days. I'm sure I'll have some more before the week is up!

Created using Stormy Weather by Lauren Grier

Created using Wubulous by Amy Sumrall - her week 1 SYTYCD entry

Also used SSD Cookie Template

Used Children's Day by Amy Sumrall - her week 4 entry to SYTYCD
also scraplifted my friend Carrin's layout: Drive My Car

Weekend Layouts

2009-05-25T19:37:00.001-07:00

I've been pretty busy this weekend scrapping :) I played with a lot of fun kits in creating these layouts! So much fun!!

You are My Sunshine: Created using Feelin' Happy by Julie Bullock

Skinny Dipping: Used Seaside by Kristin Cronin-Barrow

I used Lottie Dottie by Amy Sumrall & Pamela Donnis for this page

Blue Eyed Beauty using Blue Eyed Beauty by Libby Weifenbach

Crusisin' created using Cruising the Playroom by Misty Cato

Wild at Heart!

2009-05-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

I decided I need to start scrapping more layouts. I use to scrap a lot before moving out to CA and having Blake. And digi-scrapping is so easy! I whipped up this layout in 30 minutes! I think I'm pleased with it.

Layout done using Wild at Heart by Julie Billingsley

New Layout!

2009-05-17T08:32:00.001-07:00

Last night I whipped together a new layout for the blog. I used Misty Cato & Pineapple Plantation's kit Garden District. I love the colors and the touch of the "Old World" this kit provides.

Buddha Belly Boy!

2009-03-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

By the end of the day, Blake's little tummy was sticking out so far that his shirt had trouble covering his belly! Our little buddha boy!

I made this page using Little Back Pocket by Mandy Mystiques.

A little something :)

2009-03-12T12:50:00.001-07:00

I stayed up late last night working on this page. I used Misty Cato's Baby Brights and a template from Polka Dot Plum Creative Team. I really like how it turned out!

March Desktop

2009-03-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

I created the below desktop with a kit from Andrea at hereascrapthereascrap.blogspot.com I enjoy looking at it everytime I am on the computer! :)

First Post

2009-03-09T21:07:00.000-07:00

I have always enjoyed being creative. I started scrapbooking my Sophomore year of college because it was a fun way to store and share my pictures and memories. Once we moved to California in 2003, I haven't scrapped much at all. I've done a few things here or there but I still have plenty of pictures that haven't been scrapped.

Recently I re-discovered the world of scrapping....digital scraping. There is a whole online community awaiting my discovery! I haven't actually done any scrapbook pages but I've really enjoyed playing around in Photoshop. I applied to become a designer-in-training at a online signature site and they accepted me! This will help me fine tune my skills in Photoshop and also learn many more!

So I've created this blog to showcase my creations...and I am hoping to be creating a lot of stuff! I have so many pictures of Blake that I need to scrap! So check back every once in a while to see if I've added anything :) Enjoy!