Just Me

I just received my Label Tulip kits on Thursday (one was free, woohoo!!) and I couldn’t wait to start scrapping. Lots of yummy goodness in the kits. Here’s one simple one, also for Prima’s Build-a-Page September challenge…

Journalling:
You really are our precious darling. Yes, we’ve had our trying times with you. But all in all, we cannot imagine how our lives would be – without you!!

Supplies:
Paper – Jenni Bowlin, Dream Street, Bazzill
Alphas – American Crafts
Embellishements – Jenni Bowlin, Prima, Scenic Route, Luxe
Rub-ons – Pink Paislee

Thanks for coming by and I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Look at what Mr Postman brought today…

Making Memories‘ all-new Paperie Mocha Collection. I was asked by Jenny if I would like to contribute a layout for the MM blog and, of course, I said ‘YES’.   Isn’t this collection gorgeous and it isn’t even released yet and I get to play with it first?!??!? I just LOVE the browns and creams. Time to get playing!!

Ok… so the announcement for the Chatterbox DT is due out any day now. The announcement for the US designers was made yesterday and I can’t tell you how nervous I am. But I also need to manage my expectations seeing that there is so much talent among the international applicants. We’ll see.

So, in honour of Chatterbox (and while waiting anxiously ), I created this layout … a layout for the pre-class sketch challenge over at GotSketch102. I wanted to create a funky look with the layout although the Artsy-licious collection is rather elegant looking.

Journalling:
Hannah, you were about 3 years old in these pictures. And I think this was the favourite age for both your daddy and me. You were absolutely adorable and not to mention vivacious as well! There was never a dull moment with you around princess!!

p/s: Have you signed up for GotSketch 102?

I’ve signed up for the sequel to Valerie Salmon & Janna Wilson’s GotSketch 102 class. I took the GotSketch 101 class and it was a blast… made many new friends, a few of whom are now dear friends. The sketches were also great inspiration and fun. And the best part is you don’t have to be a graduate of GotSketch 101 to take this new class. GotSketch 102 starts Sep 1st so it’s still not too late to register.

p/s: If you do sign up, please let Val/Janna know I referred you.

A really simple layout I did… about a ride Ms H liked so much at Legoland, she made each of us go on it with her twice – for a total of 4 consecutive times!!

Papers: KI Memories, Sassafras Lass, Hambly
Alphas: Doodlebug, KI Memories, American Crafts, Scenic Route
Stickers: Luxe Designs, 7 Gypsies
Rub-Ons: Cosmo Cricket, Fontwerks
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co

Hey girls, I have another small RAK to give away. This time a $10.00 gift voucher to www.myacrylicalbum.com. I got this voucher for winning a sketch contest but I don’t really have anything I want to get so I’m giving this away to someone who will use it.

Let’s see, why don’t you tell me about a layout or project you’re working on now? It could be anything, or maybe you’re planning something for this week… let us know!

Post here by midnight, Wed 27/8.

Thanks to everyone who came by… I thoroughly enjoyed reading through each comment. Thank you for taking the time.

So for the RAK for the stamp storage ideas, goes to my dear, dear friend ….

And the other RAK goes to ….

Congrats girls!! Please email your address to me at annemarie[at]muffyvan.org and your RAK will be on it’s way to you soon.

Thanks for playing and I hope everyone has a great week!

How do you like the new look?

I’d love for you to say ‘hi’ and I’ve got a little surprise to celebrate the new blog too…. more stamps from Inque Boutique and See D’s. You have till Sunday to post and I’ll do the drawing on Monday morning. Thanks for coming by!!

So tonight before I got down to scrapping, I decided I needed to organise my scrap area (well actually, it’s more like a heap now). I’ve been buying stuff and have accumulated quite a stash here in Switzerland. And one huge contributor to this stash are my Unity Stamps. Hmmmm…. so I decided to start with them first and can you see how much I love rubber! LOL!

First I created sort of like a catalogue for me to refer to rather than look thru every single stamp. And then I took all the stamps out of the ring they came in and they pretty much looked like this.

I ended up with a pile of wood-mounted stamps and a stack of organza bags filled with unmounted stamps. Problem is many of these stamps consists of both wood and unmounted stamps within the same set. So if I wanted to organize them based on wood/unmounted stamps, I would have to split up some of the sets. But then I thought it would be ok since I have the catalogue, right? Right.

At this stage, I pretty much ran out of ideas of how to store my stamps and here’s how they look now…

Not the best way I’m sure… and this is where I need ideas. Hmmm… how would you store these stamps?? I want to hear… so just leave a comment here and I have a little surprise – I’ll do a random drawing from all the comments made and I have 3 lil’ stamps from Inque Boutique to give away. So post away girls!

How’s everyone doing? We’re halfway through the week and another weekend coming up.

I scrapped this layout last night… had these photos printed out for some time now, but didn’t know what to do with them.

Journalling:
These are the SBB train tickets that you and your brother love collecting on every train ride. And no wonder too – with interesting train pictures on them!

I used the 5th Avenue and Garden Party collections from Making Memories. I love how versatile 5th Avenue is, perfect for boy or girl layouts and I love the contrast with the black. It just ‘pops’, don’t you think?

On the scrappy front, I received 2 emails this week to do some guest design work and I’m thrilled to say the least. So look out for more scrappy goodness come Sep and Oct.

Have a great rest-of-the-week everyone!!