Ebay Circut Cartridge Haul

     I've been trying to keep a list of the Cricut cartridges that I think would be useful in my scrapbooking rather than buying and hoping I find a place to use it.  I recently found three of the ones on my list from the same seller at a great price.  They were all still new in package too...an added bonus when you use the Cricut Craft Room.  Have you had any good hauls recently?

National Scrapbook Day

     I did it!  I finally broke down and ordered myself a scraprack.  I've been looking at one for six months, or more, and with the free shipping...well...I caved.  
     I got the basic rack with three different types of pages.  I chose the double XL vertical, the fabulous four and the perfect five.  I assume that will get me started well since I already have everything sorted.  I obviously don't have any pictures yet, but I'll be sure to post some when I do.
     Hubby had to work today so I didn't get to do much scrapping, but I made an embellishment for my nephew's birthday package and his card.  I'll try to get a blog up tomorrow after the party so you can see.  I think they came out really cute.  
     I also have three new videos coming up for you too.  I just have to carve out some editing time.  Stay tuned!
    

The Artist

     The April 15th challenge for About A Boy was to use your boys artwork on a scrapbook page.  Michael had recently brought some Johnny Appleseed projects home so it was the perfect time for me to try this.  

     I usually make scrapbook pages using a variety of techniques, but I decided to approach this one differently.  Since it was his artwork I wanted it to look like he has created the page as well.  I reached WAAAYYY back in my childhood and created the page like I would have when I was in elementary school.  I don't think you can tell from the picture, but it even has the owl hole in the tree that I think we all drew when we were younger.  
      I wouldn't have had fancy embellishments as a youngster so I used my cricut to cut basic shapes.  It ended up turning out just like I wanted it too. 
     Michael's original artwork that was the inspiration for my apple tree.

I'm so excited!!!

    My friend La-Vie, of C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC recently celebrated her birthday, and in honor of her special day she's doing a giveaway on her blog. 

     While that's exciting in itself, I'm honored to say she mentioned my blog twice!  Please go wish her a happy birthday, subscribe to her blog, and join in on the fun.    

About A Boy Chevron Challenge

     The April 1st challenge for About A Boy (link on the sidebar) was to use chevrons in your design - easy right!?  WRONG!  I went through my entire stash and found I had nothing.  Apparently I've never used a chevron before. 
     I went looking in my idea books and on web pages for inspiration, but everything was so busy for my style of scrapping.  I then stumbled upon a picture that had nothing to do with chevrons and noticed the rick rack, and that was the inspiration for the following page.
      I knew I wanted the chevron to be subtle when I started so this was perfect for that.
    

    You probably can't tell from the large page, but the photo mats are chevrons too.  I took a close up to try to show that detail.

 

     As a final note....if anyone has any suggestions on how to take better pictures of my scrap pages I would love, love, love to hear them.  It seems no matter when I take the picture I get glare and the smaller details don't show.  Can't wait to hear your comments.  Until next time....

Heirloom Festival 2013 Haul

     I've never done a haul video before, but thought the festival was the perfect opportunity to try.  I also tried a new filming technique in hopes of making it easier for me to see what the camera is actually getting.  
     My mom has also told me my whole life that I look washed out without my lipstick, and that I shouldn't wear my hair pulled to much off my face.  I always looked in the mirror, and thought um...ok.  Once I filmed, and viewed, this video...wow is she right!  If it hadn't been later in the day I would have re-done it with some make-up touch ups. 
   So without further ado....my haul video.

Allentown Stamp & Paper Festival Vlog

     The schedules at work were re-arranged so I was lucky enough to have off the Saturday of the annual stamp show in Allentown, PA.  It's about 20 minutes away and I had a free ticket!  I tried to do some vlogging while I was there, but didn't want to interrupt everyone's shopping as I wasn't alone.  Hope you enjoy going shopping with me!