Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Weekend Card Making Session
Well, I got around to using some of my new stamps over the weekend and I have to say, I really love them. They are so me. haha. My husband looked at the cards and said "whoa, those are really classy-looking. I bet you could sell them for a lot." Of course with him, it's all about the money. Anyway.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hero Arts Stamps
I went to my LSS today, the Scrapper's Cove, and they had some really cute sample cards from Hero Arts on display. I *heart* the coffee cup one and the little birdhouse one.
So anyway - the stamps are adorable - so of course, I just couldn't resist picking some up while I was there...hee hee, these make me really happy right now. The Sparkle Clears come with their own set of bling too. Not sure if you can tell from the picture, but all of the cards have a little bling on them. It's so adorable.
Of course, as I was checking out - the front counter had all these really cute $1 - $3 stamps, and I just had to pick out a few of those too. These are Imaginisce Snag Em Stamps mostly, but the cupcake one is See D's.
Anyway - now I'm all inspired so I might try making some tomorrow if I get some time to myself. The hubby is planning to go to his parents' to help seal the driveway (good thing I'm ducking) so might be a good day to scrap.
So anyway - the stamps are adorable - so of course, I just couldn't resist picking some up while I was there...hee hee, these make me really happy right now. The Sparkle Clears come with their own set of bling too. Not sure if you can tell from the picture, but all of the cards have a little bling on them. It's so adorable.
Of course, as I was checking out - the front counter had all these really cute $1 - $3 stamps, and I just had to pick out a few of those too. These are Imaginisce Snag Em Stamps mostly, but the cupcake one is See D's.
Anyway - now I'm all inspired so I might try making some tomorrow if I get some time to myself. The hubby is planning to go to his parents' to help seal the driveway (good thing I'm ducking) so might be a good day to scrap.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Exciting News!
I've got some exciting news! I'm going to be teach a class on advanced techniques for using the QK Silhouette at Scrapper's Cove in August. In case you don't know what that is, it is a die-cutting machine that hooks up to your computer and allows you to cut out text in any true type font you have installed and also custom shapes as well. It's easiest to purchase and download shapes from Quickutz or from other places on the internet, but I'm going to be teaching how to create your own custom cut-outs like the butterfly shown below:
from this scanned image of a Fancy Pants patterned paper.
I'm also going to show how to create a silhouetted image around the design and weld your scripted words together so it cuts as one whole piece. In the end, you'll end up with this finished layout:
If you're in the New Brunswick / Milltown, NJ area and want to sign up and see what it's all about, go to the Scrapper's Cove website at http://www.scrapperscove.com/ and click on the Classes link for more information.
from this scanned image of a Fancy Pants patterned paper.
I'm also going to show how to create a silhouetted image around the design and weld your scripted words together so it cuts as one whole piece. In the end, you'll end up with this finished layout:
If you're in the New Brunswick / Milltown, NJ area and want to sign up and see what it's all about, go to the Scrapper's Cove website at http://www.scrapperscove.com/ and click on the Classes link for more information.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Super Sale at AC Moore
AC Moore is having a sale this week and I highly recommend you stop by if you can and there's one nearby. The best deal by far is their regular Bazzill paper which is 4 for $1. I stocked up on a lot of paper. Unfortunately, my local AC Moore doesn't have the best selection of colors, but at least I got something.
Also - their clearance items seem like they're ringing up for an additional 50% off the marked price (or at least my items did) so check it out. Sweet Petite Ribbon is $1 a spool, 1/8" ribbon is 4 spools for $1, and acrylic paint (not sure if this is acid free though) is 4 for $1. There's also a 3 tiered rotating organizer caddy (kind of like a clip it up with plastic bins) for your scrapbooking / crafts items like paints, tools, stamps, etc that's only $10 I think.
One awesome deal which was only valid today was 20 sponge brushes for only $1!! yes - you did not read that wrong, $1. Anyway I think the specials are going on for a few more days so check it out if you have time.
Also - their clearance items seem like they're ringing up for an additional 50% off the marked price (or at least my items did) so check it out. Sweet Petite Ribbon is $1 a spool, 1/8" ribbon is 4 spools for $1, and acrylic paint (not sure if this is acid free though) is 4 for $1. There's also a 3 tiered rotating organizer caddy (kind of like a clip it up with plastic bins) for your scrapbooking / crafts items like paints, tools, stamps, etc that's only $10 I think.
One awesome deal which was only valid today was 20 sponge brushes for only $1!! yes - you did not read that wrong, $1. Anyway I think the specials are going on for a few more days so check it out if you have time.
Long Overdue Update
Okay, I know I've been pretty bad, and I'm long overdue for an update. I took a little break for a while from scrapping and got out of the habit of blogging regularly. I actually have been scrapping again for a while now, but have been neglecting my website in my laziness.
Anyway, I have tons of stuff to talk about but not sure where to start so I guess I'll start in the middle and work my way outward from there.
I recently got back from a trip to Arizona with my husband for our anniversary. You may be wondering why we decided to go to Arizona. Well, my darling husband decided he wanted to go golfing with his co-worker and scheduled the trip for right around our anniversary. Now keep in mind that this is only our second anniversary so of course I was miffed, but anyway - long story short, I was convinced to tag along on his trip.
In the end, all turned out for the best, and I got in 3 days of really good scrapping. The scrapbook stores in Arizona are HUGE compared to here - the largest store there, Scrapbooks Etc, is literally like 6 times the size of my apartment. Their crop space alone had enough to seat about 25-30 people. Aren't you jealous? Yeah me too... and they have so many amenities for crops like fully stocked die-cut labs, photo-printing facilities, drinks & snacks available for purchase, computers with 12x12 printers for journaling.
The people that worked at the stores were really sweet and nice and unlike many of the scrapbook stores on the East coast, these stores really seemed to be thriving. One of the side businesses that one scrapbook store had that really struck me was they used their facilities to design custom wedding & other event invitations, which really is a great idea if you think about the overlap in supplies and skills you use to make them.
Here is the anniversary card I made for Rob while I was cropping at one of the stores. I used a wedding invitation they had on display as inspiration for the card. It actually used the exact same font we had for our wedding invitations & programs so I thought it was perfect.
Overall, I have to say, I loved my time there and would totally go again. In fact, I think it would be interesting to organize a trip with some scrapping friends. I think my husband might just have found himself the ticket to complaint-free golf trips (though I won't be telling him that just yet).
One thing I do have to berate myself on - I took absolutely no pictures of myself or the stores while I was there. That's sacrilege I know, but my hubby hogged the camera the entire time for while he was on the golf course.
Anyway, I have tons of stuff to talk about but not sure where to start so I guess I'll start in the middle and work my way outward from there.
I recently got back from a trip to Arizona with my husband for our anniversary. You may be wondering why we decided to go to Arizona. Well, my darling husband decided he wanted to go golfing with his co-worker and scheduled the trip for right around our anniversary. Now keep in mind that this is only our second anniversary so of course I was miffed, but anyway - long story short, I was convinced to tag along on his trip.
In the end, all turned out for the best, and I got in 3 days of really good scrapping. The scrapbook stores in Arizona are HUGE compared to here - the largest store there, Scrapbooks Etc, is literally like 6 times the size of my apartment. Their crop space alone had enough to seat about 25-30 people. Aren't you jealous? Yeah me too... and they have so many amenities for crops like fully stocked die-cut labs, photo-printing facilities, drinks & snacks available for purchase, computers with 12x12 printers for journaling.
The people that worked at the stores were really sweet and nice and unlike many of the scrapbook stores on the East coast, these stores really seemed to be thriving. One of the side businesses that one scrapbook store had that really struck me was they used their facilities to design custom wedding & other event invitations, which really is a great idea if you think about the overlap in supplies and skills you use to make them.
Here is the anniversary card I made for Rob while I was cropping at one of the stores. I used a wedding invitation they had on display as inspiration for the card. It actually used the exact same font we had for our wedding invitations & programs so I thought it was perfect.
Overall, I have to say, I loved my time there and would totally go again. In fact, I think it would be interesting to organize a trip with some scrapping friends. I think my husband might just have found himself the ticket to complaint-free golf trips (though I won't be telling him that just yet).
One thing I do have to berate myself on - I took absolutely no pictures of myself or the stores while I was there. That's sacrilege I know, but my hubby hogged the camera the entire time for while he was on the golf course.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Being with Family
Just wanted to share some recent photos of the newest member of my family - my nephew Josiah (SunJae, Yoshie ... yeah, I know he's going to be one confused kid growing up with three different names!). I was down in NC last weekend, and even though it was simple times - no video games, cable tv or much internet - I really enjoyed just spending quality time with my parents and brother & his family. Josiah is the cutest little baby - he does things that just warms your heart. I'm sure that Justin and Yuri were both just as cute as babies as well, but it's so long ago and I was so young, I wasn't able to truly appreciate it.
Rob was especially good with Josiah and the two of them had a lot of fun playing together. All weekend long though, all I got from my mom and sister in law was how he's so good with kids, and he's totally ready to be a father. Haha - you know, I don't worry that either of us won't be perfectly capable of taking care of children when the time comes. But we're both just too selfish and young to want to be tied down permanently right now. Maybe in a few years though. If I could steal Josiah away, I totally would. =) Josiah was pretty sad to see us go, as was I. I hope I get to see him again soon!
Rob was especially good with Josiah and the two of them had a lot of fun playing together. All weekend long though, all I got from my mom and sister in law was how he's so good with kids, and he's totally ready to be a father. Haha - you know, I don't worry that either of us won't be perfectly capable of taking care of children when the time comes. But we're both just too selfish and young to want to be tied down permanently right now. Maybe in a few years though. If I could steal Josiah away, I totally would. =) Josiah was pretty sad to see us go, as was I. I hope I get to see him again soon!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
<3 ~ Happy V. Day ~ <3
A few Valentine's related updates from me to put you in the romantic scrapping mood~
Here's a coordinating card & hexagonal gift box (cut using my handy dandy Silhouette) which I put candy goodies in for my hubby. I love the little tag on the gift box - it says "snuggle bug" and has this cute little bug on it.
I helped my niece make these Valentine's goody bags for her best friends Riley, Jackie, and Livia. We used one of the die cuts in the K&Company Paper Crafting Pad - Purses/Tiny Totes as a template for cutting these out and used leftover embellishments from the kit.
Also - helped Yuri make a few cards to add to her St. Judes Children's Hospital fund drive. She's now concentrating on making beaded jewelry to sell as well.
Here's a coordinating card & hexagonal gift box (cut using my handy dandy Silhouette) which I put candy goodies in for my hubby. I love the little tag on the gift box - it says "snuggle bug" and has this cute little bug on it.
I helped my niece make these Valentine's goody bags for her best friends Riley, Jackie, and Livia. We used one of the die cuts in the K&Company Paper Crafting Pad - Purses/Tiny Totes as a template for cutting these out and used leftover embellishments from the kit.
Also - helped Yuri make a few cards to add to her St. Judes Children's Hospital fund drive. She's now concentrating on making beaded jewelry to sell as well.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Birthday Girl
Okay, I had to keep this under wraps until Joan got it in the mail and actually opened it. And thank God that she actually did receive it. I thought I was being careful by sending it priority mail with delivery confirmation, but there was about a 1/2 hr where I was really scared the Post Office had lost it. It's been showing that it was delivered since last Friday, but neither Joan's office or the post office seemed to remember what had happened to it. Anyway, thankfully, they tracked it down and delivered it.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Giants Fans Rejoice~
That was one of the most exciting 4th quarters I've ever watched. I have no doubt that I'll be seeing at least 3 patches of vomit on the ground on my walk to work tomorrow. =) But this one time, I'll view it all good-naturedly. Go Eli! (although personally I'm a much bigger Peyton fan)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Joan~~~!
Happy 27th Birthday to my dearest friend Joan. I *heart* you! I finally got around to making a scrapbook album of our friendship to commemorate - but more details later.
Off to make some valentine's cards with my neice!
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