April Sketch from Lets Get Sketchy

Take a look at the page created from the April sketch from the Lets Get Sketchy blog!

See below, OR, check out the process video on YouTube!

Today it is SNOWING here in central Illinois. But, it is mid-April and we are ready for SPRING weather, not WINTER weather. So, to help me think WARM thoughts I decided to scrapbook a photo taken in DISNEY WORLD back in 2003!!

Instead of a large star as called for by the sketch, I decdied to use a large Mickey icon instead.

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!!

2019 Scrapbook Resolutions - First Quarter Update

For 2019 one of my Scrapbooking Resolutions is to USE the mats, papers and supplies in this basket as much as possible. Here is a photo of it at the beginning of the year. It's packed full of supplies and I've been making this my FIRST place to look when I need a photo mat!

Now that the first three months of the year are over, it's time to take another look at this basket and see how I'm doing on this goal! Here is a photo of what the basket looks like today....

I've used MANY things from this basket over the last 3 months and the basket is starting to look a little less full. At the beginning of the year, there was no room to "flip" through the basket -- it was all packed in tightly! Now, there is room to "flip" through! 

I'm NOT going to add anything to this basket until 2020. I'm going to keep going to this basket FIRST anytime I need a photo mat or other embellishments (like a journal spot). I'll post another update after 3 more months and by that time, I hope to show even more progress! By the end of the year, I'd imagine there will still be some things left, but I hope to use A LOT of the contents by that time.

How are you doing with your goals and resolutions for 2019? I'd love to hear what you're trying to accomplish!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

Donate Extra Scrapbook Supplies!

This page documents a recent visit to Nashville where we took a donation of scrapbooking supplies to a store called SmART Supplies! Craft supplies find new life at this store which is a non-profit organization that employs adults with intellectual disabilities. (www.SmartSupplies.org, Facebook.com/SmartSupplies)

Here are some photos of the completed page. There is a process video on YouTube if you'd like to see how the page was created step by step!

Since it's still March, I'm still playing Calvinball! This page is worth 33 points. I'll list the point details below.

What is Calvinball? It's a fun way to play along with other scrapbookers who want to scrap their stash and get some pages done! You earn points by using materials called for in the rules, for posting to the facebook group and social media. There are even points for process videos like this one! The rules are always changing, so things should be pretty interesting.

For more information visit https://www.scraphappy.org/calvinball/. There is also a Facebook group called Calvinball. Let's see how many pages we can get done playing Calvinball during the month of March!

This layout is worth 33 points in Calvinball!
1 - (for this video)
1 - 1 page layout
1 - social media (Instagram and Facebook post to Calvinball group)
1 - star
1 - enamel dot
1- bling
1- wood veneer (#3 in title)
1- handwriting
1- happy
1- washitape
1- citrus fruit
1- sequins
1- date
1- flower
1- heart
1- arrow
1- circle
1- flair
1- tag
1- frame
1- rainbow
1- bakers twine
1- photo corners
1- metal embellishment
1- border punch
1- camera
1- yellow
1- green
1- unicorn
1- galaxy
1- moon
1- butterfly
1- 2 different fonts

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

Let's Get Sketchy - March Sketch Challenge

Here is the March sketch from Let's Get Sketchy! I used this sketch to create a 2 page layout. 

By flipping the sketch upside down, the pages have a cohesive design. 

Below are photos of the completed layout and there is also a process video on YouTube! 

Left page

Right page

For second page of the 2 page layout, just put the sketch upside-down!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!!

March Scrapbook Border - Punch Art

When I want to put a lot of photos on a layout, decorating the page with borders is a great way to leave enough room for all the pictures.

For this 2 page layout, I had 9 photos. They were originally 4x6 photos, but by cropping them I was able to bit them all on the page!

Since it's mid-March, I wanted to create fun borders that reflect how lucky we are to enjoy "Family Time" (which is the title for this layout). So, I decided to create some shamrocks with a heart punch!

Below are some photos of the layout and there is also a YouTube Video.

This layout was created for Day 15 of #Calvinball2019! See if you can find all the elements that contribute to the total of 20 points:

1-video https://youtu.be/2yZEjTlJ-3A 

1-Instagram and Facebook posts

2-2 page layout

2-wood veneer star

1-enamel dot

1-bling

1-sequins

1-date layout

1-flower

1-arrow

2-circle tag

1-typewriter font

2-fussy cut camera embellishment

2-orange heart

1-arrow

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

Calvinball 2019 - Day 8

Hello!

Today I'm sharing a layout created for Day 8 of Calvinball! There is also a YouTube video showing how this page was created.

It was fun to dig into my stash to use random things on this page. All of them are worth 1 point in Calvinball!

Total points earned with this page is 22 points! 
1 - posts to instagram and FB group (1/2 point each)
1 - this video
1 - 12x12 layout
1 - memorabilia
1 - star
1 - enamel dot
1 - bling
1 - wood veneer
1 - stencil
1 - handwriting
1 - stamp
1 - washi tape
1 - pocket card
1 - citrus fruit
1 - mist/spray
1 - use a number
1 - sticker
1 - selfie
1 - purple
1 - button
1 - hedgehog
1 - border punch

On Day 4 of Calvinball, I created this card for 6.5 points.

Then on Day 5, I creative these 4 cards for a total of 15 points.

 

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

#Calvinball2019

It's March 1st and that means it's time for Calvinball!

What is Calvinball? It's a fun way to play along with other scrapbookers who want to scrap their stash and get some pages done! During the entire month of March, you can earn points by using materials called for in the rules, for posting to the Facebook group and social media. There are even points for process videos like this one ! The rules are always changing, so things will stay pretty interesting!

For Day 1, there a points for using floral paper, a star, an enamel dot and the color green. See if you can find all these items on my page!

For more information visit https://www.scraphappy.org/calvinball/. There is also a Facebook group called Calvinball. Let's see how many pages we can get done playing Calvinball during the month of March!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!