Donna Downey canvas book class....

So a few weeks ago, Donna Downey taught a wonderful class as TM. The class was AMAZING!! We used so many products that I didn't even know really existed! We used raw canvas, modeling paste, cheapie kiddie watercolors, pages torn from various books, notebook paper and more!!! If you get a chance to take a class with Donna, DO IT!!! It took me a little while to finally get my book completed and I have so, here ya go.....

(Don't forget to click on the pictures to see the pictures better)






















The theme of my book was pretty much the same throughout my book. I wanted to chronicle Summer 2009 and I think this did a great job since my kids went swimming a ton this summer in my parents new pool.

BBTB Challenges

So this week, the challenge at BBTB was to use the couple from the Going Places cartridge. I love using these little people, they are adorable!!!! So here is my submission for this challenge..... (hope you like it)



And this is my submission for last week. I forgot to post it, lol. The challenge was to use the ice cream cone from the Indie Art Cartridge (one of my favorite cartridges!!)

My first teaching assignment.....

So I taught my first class at Treasured Memories yesterday, and let me say it was a great class. All of the ladies were wonderful and eager to learn. Here are a few pics from the class while the ladies were hard at work......









Thanks to Janet and all of the ladies that signed up....

Ms. Sonnier

Here is a layout of McKenzie and her 2nd grade teacher, who she just adored. We all did.


Products used: Doodlebug papers, cheapie cardstock, K&Co. chipboard letters and frame, Pink Paislee stickers, Prima flowers, Inque Boutiqe chipboard, misc. rhinestones, Queen and Co. felt border

Silly Girl

Here is another layout that I managed to crank out at my scrapbooking weekend last week. Just a quickie one pager....


Products used: Fancy Pants paper and clear wings, Inque Boutique chipboard, ink pots, Prima flowers, Maya Road ribbon slides, Jenni Bowlin journalling spot, Pink Paislee stickers, Making Memories photo corners, KI Memories chipboard, American Crafts Thickers and flair

Talk Talk Talk

I am sure that any mother of a teenager with a cell phone can relate to this.....lol. Although, honestly, it is a bit rare to see her actually talking on the phone instead of using it to text. That will be the next layout!!!!


Products used: Bazill cardstock, Making Memories diecut paper, KI Memories lace paper, American Craft thickers, Making Memories stickers and vellum tags (I think these are about 6-7 years old!!), May Arts ribbon

Me and my girlies

Here is a layout that I was able to do this weekend at the crop.....


Products used: Prima paper and felt filmstrip, Crate paper, Pink Paislee chipboard and stickers, Colorbok arrows, Little Yellow Bicycle transparency, Prima bling

Project 365 - Week 25, 26, 27, and 28

Yes, I am behind again, lol. Well, not anymore. I was able to crank out 4 layouts for my Project 365 album this week. I hate when I get behind, yet it keeps happening!!! Time to put a stop to that! So here we go.......

(not sure where the yellow butterfly came from on my head but it is NOT supposed to be there, lol)

Crop like a Scrap star Weekend

WOW!!!! What a weekend!!! I spent all day Monday recovering, lol. It was a weekend of non-stop scrapbooking from early Friday morning until late in the afternoon on Sunday. We started out on Friday with the Glitz Girls. If you aren't familiar with Glitz products, definately check them out. It is one of my favorite companies! Here are the two layouts I completed during their class....





Here we all are after the Glitz Girls class....


and here I am with the Glitz Girls


On Saturday, we had a class from the TM girls.... Wendy, Connie and Melissa. And once again, another great class. We used lots of techniques in this one including the new Tim Holtz alcohol ink pens and the a great sand mixture. After the class on Saturday, it was another day of non-stop scrapbooking!!! Tons of fun!


On Sunday, we had a class by the one and only Donna Downey! Wow, is really all I can say. We made a canvas album from her line at Prima. Prima is already one of my favorite companies, now it is definately at the top of my list. Donna taught us how to use mediums and watercolors, things that I didn't even really know existed!!!! How cool is that! She definately brings a more artistic style to scrapbooking and I love it! I can't wait to start using all of the great techniques that I learned into my everyday scrapbooking.



Here I am with Donna


Here I am with Donna holding my book that I made. I am really surprised that it came out as well as it did!!! I haven't finished the book yet, but what I have so far, is really exciting for me!


Here is a sneak peek of what I have done so far! This was done with acrylic paint and water! Thanks to June, the Queen of the Crop, for doing my wire heart. Once I get the entire book finished, I will upload each and every page!


Check out Donna Downey' blog for more pictures from this weekend! She even posted on of the pictures of her and I together (how exciting!!!!)

BBTB Challenge: Graphically Speaking Freedom

Last week's challenge for BBTB was the Freedom cut from Graphically Speaking. That cartridge is JAMMED packed full of goodies! I love these jumbled words like this one. I really liked doing this challenge. I love the country that we live in. I love that people are willing to fight our FREEDOM, including my younger brother.


Products used: Bazzill cardstock, Fancy Pants chipboard stores, Treading Water punch, sequins, rhinestones, Sharpie, Cricut Graphically Speaking cartridge

Paradise Cricut Class

Well, I am going to try my hand at teaching a class and here it is.......



Janet and I are actually going to be teaching it together. It has TONS of techniques and layers on it. We will be teaching basic Cricut operations as well as some tips and tricks that we have learned along the way. Not only will you be learning how to use the Cricut, you will be learning other techniques such as using Glimmer Mist, ink pots and layering for a 3-D effect. You will also learn how to cut fabric on your Cricut! This opens up a TON of possibilites! Check out Treasured Memories for more details and to sign up.

If you like the layout but can't attend the class, we will be selling kits as well. In the kit you will receive pictures and complete instructions along with EVERYTHING needed to completed the entire layout.

The class is going to be held at Treasured Memories on Saturday, July 25th at 3pm. You will need to have the Life's a Beach cartridge for the class. Here are some sites to get it at a decent price

Hallmark Scrapbook
O My Crafts
CreativeXpress
JuJuBee Scrapbook Corner

Don't forget to watch the sales at Michael's. I got my cartridge there a couple of months ago for $39.99! If you are familiar with Ebay, you can usually get a good deal there as well.

Bubble Bath

Another layout from our Gatlinburg vacation. I snapped this picture when all of the kids were having a ball playing in the huge bathtub!


Products used: MAMBI paper, KI Memories paper and ribbon, Making Memories diecut paper, sticker letters and tag, American Crafts Thickers, Fiskars Treading Water punch, Prima flowers