Scrap~tures

Finally Friday

2012-02-10T07:30:00.000-05:00

Well I am a bad host...here it is Friday and I am not even remotely prepared for this weeks challenge. I have not had the scrappy bug since last week-end. I have been scoping out the internet for layout and card ideas,and I have seen a lot of things that I love and am going to try out, but so far...nothing. I did however go to a Stampin Up card club with fellow Scraptures member and friend Lucy Girl. She showed us 3 really cute cards. This one is using our own finger prints. She gave us a template with 3 hearts cut out of it and then we inked our finger and put the print into the template to create the heart. The ink colour, background paper and bakers twine is Cherry Cobbler. Let's see a card from your heart

Tuesdays Temptations

2012-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

This week I chose to do a layout using a sheet of the Colour Me resist papers that came with this months SB kit. I chose the Swirls paper and coloured it all with the Rocket Red ink by Tsukineko, then rubbed off the excess to expose the resist. I used a piece of Bazzill Pepper CS and then layered on a strip of the Hugs & Kisses and then cut 1.5 " circles from the Awning Stripe PP. I matted the photo onto hot pink CS and then onto the Smitten PP. I wanted to show off as much of the Colour Me paper so I only used 1 small photo and tried to position everything to one side to expose as much of the background paper as possible. Let's see what you can do with one of the Colour Me papers.

Finally Friday

2012-02-03T07:11:00.000-05:00

This month has flown by and I can hardly believe it is the first Friday in February. I wanted to show you something I came across here

http://nheilke.com/blog/2011/02/corner-page-bookmarks-3/

I thought these book marks were uber cute. So I mad a few. I used a sheet of PP from the Love Letters 6x6 paper pack from the card kit. I used a piece of the Hugs and Kisses paper form the SB kit and a piece of paper from my DCWV Generation Tech stack. I am going to make a few more and I will have super sweet gifts for my nieces and nephews for Valentines Day. Here is what I have done so far.

Tuesday's Temptations

2012-01-31T07:09:00.000-05:00

Well January has come to an end and so have the papers from January's Simple Stories Line. I think I only have a few scraps and buttons left. I truly loved this kit. I also found the left overs from the Life Documented Line form last year. They obviously matched. So while snooping for layouts on the Simple Stories website I saw a layout and scrap lifted it. I used the base paper from last years kit and all the scraps from this months kit. I did not know what picture I was going to use but I loved the layout. My challenge for you is to use your scraps and a 5 x 7 picture for this weeks layout, and use this layout as a sketch for your layout. What can you come up with?

Finally Friday

2012-01-27T07:07:00.000-05:00

This week I chose to do something a little different. I am doing a baby album for a friend who had a second daughter. I did one for her first child and need to get going on this one. So I was googling scrapbook images and came across this cute layout from
http://scrappindanielle.blogspot.com/2010/09/scrapbook-layouts-that-celebrate.html

I changed the title but love the way it turned out, I left a spot for a 4x6 picture. Some of my inspiration also came from T's "The Man I Love" challenge at the crop last week. So, my challenge for this weeks layout is for you to create some kind of shape on your layout with buttons, brads or eyelettes.

Tuesday's Temptations

2012-01-24T06:30:00.000-05:00

This week I found a picture of my daughter in gr. 2 that I have loved for a long time, but never used. I was searching for inspiration for the Simple Life Year-o-Graphy line when I came across a layout on the Scrapbook.com gallery. I knew I had to use it, the blue and brown is one of my favourite colour combinations. Here is the link, and here is my scraplift of the layout. Please feel free to scraplift mine
http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/layout/3443487.html

Finally Friday

2012-01-20T06:44:00.000-05:00

Well I left it to the last minute this week so I decided to do a card instead. Also seeing as I posted the layout I had forgot I was going to use. So I found Sketch #47 over at Cardabilities after poking around on Chelles blog yesterday. I liked it and was going to use it this week-end, but fate had other things in mind so here it is. I used the Jan. Artsylicious line from Chatterbox and changed the colour of the flower to black and then used silver SU embossing powder. I also added 1 of the BB Enchanted brads. Inside will say "thinking of you" or "Thanks" What would you do with the sketch?

Tuesday's Temptations

2012-01-17T06:46:00.000-05:00

This week is Double the Fun. I wanted to scrap a mother daughter memory, even though I don't love the picture I know I need to preserve the memory. I used this months Year-o-Graphy kit and wanted to maximize the usage of my PP. So I cut a few strips from the Everyday Life and Capture this Moment sheet and then cut out the sentiment circles from the Life Snippets sheet. I added a few word stickers to show the feelings without having to journal on this layout. Do you think it portrays the fun we had that day? My challenge this week is to use 2 of the same or similar photo's from a day or event.

Calling all Crafters....

2012-01-15T22:12:00.000-05:00

How would you like to get a scrapbook or card kit for free? We are looking for some crafty people to be a Guest of the Month here at Scraptures. If selected you will receive the kit of your choice (SB or Card) for the selected month for free. We would love to see some new ideas and challenges, and are hoping once you join us you will love it as much as we do. Please contact me at christa@scraptures.ca for any info, questions or to let me know you are interested.

Finally Friday

2012-01-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

Woohoo, Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious? I don't think I am, I will walk under a ladder, cross a black cat, even put up an umbrella in the house. Does not really bother me. Some people are though. Anyway....I was surfing around the Pagemaps website and found this sketch. I was looking for something that would compliment the 5 x 7 photo I had of Breanna. I used some of the paper from January's Card Kit-Chatterbox Artsylicious Line. I also used some of the Bo Bunny Enchanted embellishments. I bought a couple of the papers from the Enchanted Line when I was at the Nook this past week-end. Here is my layout based on the sketch. Let's see your take on it.

Tuesday's Temptations

2012-01-10T05:45:00.000-05:00

This week is an easy one again. I found these pictures of my nieces and nephew on my brothers Facebook album and I knew I had to scrap them.They are so cute! I am still loving this months SB kit by Simple Stories. I had a hard time cutting the PP for this layout but eventually I did. I am lovin' both sides of this paper. So here goes, I scrap-lifted this layout from the Simple Stories blog but decided to change it to a summer layout rather than a winter one. So my challenge for you this week is to only use the kit for your layout. Everything is from the kit, paper, stickers, flowers... all 1 line. If you do not subscribe to the kit my challenge is to try to only use 1 line of whatever you have. I am sure we all have some stuff stored away. A double sided paper will do for most of your back ground papers, and you can even make embellishments out of it. Show us your creative genius, and let's see what you can do.

January On-line Crop

2012-01-08T09:20:00.002-05:00

Come one come all, Scraptures is having their first 2012 on-line crop on January 20-22. The theme is Oldies but Goodies and we are referencing Movie Titles. So grab you paper, scissors and some old pictures that you have not gotten around to yet, and join us for some games, challenges and scrappy goodness. The excitement starts on Friday January 20th at 4 pm and runs until Sunday January 22nd at 4pm. You will have until Wednesday January 25th at 9 pm to get your challenges uploaded. Why not join us and get some of those old pictures out of the box and into your albums....this will be just the kick start you need. See you then.

Finally Friday January 6, 2012

2012-01-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Well, my first FF of the New Year. I hope everyone is all cleaned up from the Holidays and ready to get back into scrapping. I found a sketch over at 52 Sketches 52 Weeks and as soon as I saw it I knew the pictures I wanted to use. I used the December Card Kit-Theresa Collins Christmas Home and I love the red Zing embossing powder. But as Chelle said last month, heat it longer than you would normally as you cannot tell if it is dry. Let's see your take on this sketch!

Tuesday's Temptations

2012-01-03T08:18:00.003-05:00

Good day fellow scrappers....I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through this month's scrapbook kit Year-O-Graphy by Simple Stories...I love the warm colours and all the stickers and embellishments that co-ordinate with it. I decided to start off simple for the New Year and do a 1 photo layout. It also showcases the paper better. My challenge is for you to choose your favourite or a favourite picture from the holidays and scrap it. All the paper and embellishments express the importance of this photo. Memories, family, December....Love it!

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T23:49:00.000-05:00

Well it has been quite a year. Buying a new business, having 2 teenagers in high school, 1 of them learning to drive, turning 40....it has been a busy year, and here it is almost at an end. I have to say thanks to all the Scraptures supporters and my friends and family for sticking with me through thick and thin. I have had a lot of suggestions for things to do and try and I hope to implement a few in the New Year but the best advice has been to stick with it. I hope to see more of you around the Forums and even more of your wonderful scrappy projects in the Gallery. My wish for you is to have a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year!

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-12-27T10:53:00.001-05:00

Well this is the final challenge for the month of December. Varyscrappy was GOTM for the SB kit-Bo Bunny Blitzen line. For the final week she created another original sketch and did a layout along with it. Here is a look at what she created.

Great Job!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T17:45:00.000-05:00

Well it is late on Christmas day and I have had 2 substantial naps today. We went to bed about 1 a.m. and were up at 7. We were waiting for our son to go to sleep so we could set up the drum set in the rec room for the family gift. About 8:30 we were done and my parents were not due for breakfast until about 10:30 and I needed to sleep. We are very blessed each year and this year was no different. Both my kids got what they asked for and this year I spoiled my husband. I got exactly what I wanted plus a couple surprises thrown in
.
When I first bought Scraptures in July I was scared to death. But thanks to the support of my wonderful husband and 2 BFF's it has been a great ride. Many ups and downs but overall I am thrilled to be apart of this wonderful world.

My wish to you all is a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Merry Christmas.

Finally Friday

2011-12-23T08:27:00.000-05:00

Well folks, tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have not been very crafty since my surgery however I have done 2 calendars and 3 Winter Survival Kits. My challenge for you for this week is to create an altered item or show us one if you already have done so. You have until the end of the year as I will be taking some time off over the holidays so I think this will be the year end Finally Friday...we'll see how crafty I am feeling after the holidays. Here is front and back views of the paint cans I did (I have also used new solid paint cans not clear). I usually fill them with a mug, some hot beverage Kleenex, hand sanitizer, cough drops, gloves...anything you may need to get through the winter. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-12-20T04:00:00.000-05:00

Varyscrappy is at it again...
Here is a cute card that I did using scraps from my December Scrapbook Kit.

I just cut four 1 inch wide strips of paper and punched four 1 inch circles out of the same paper.
I then cut a scrap piece of paper smaller than the combined width of my strips and a little shorter than the strips and adhered the strips to that
Then clued the circles to the strips
Punched a border with a scrap of red cardstock
Adhered it on top to hide where the circles meet the strips
Wrapped my ribbon around the cardstock then glued that whole piece to the front of my card
Stamped my quote and glued it so that it was under the flower....and viola you have a card!

"Vary nice"

Finally Friday

2011-12-16T06:52:00.000-05:00

This week our GOTM Chelle challenged us to create a 2 page layout from a 1 page sketch. She found a sketch in her page maps 2 book and designed this layout. Let's see what you can create.

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-12-13T15:45:00.000-05:00

This week I decided to show you some of the beautiful cards our guest designer Chelle has done with the kit. For this weeks challenge she has asked us to use a large(ish) bow and 1 stamp on your card. Here is what she did with the Card Kit by Teresa Collins (Christmas Home)

Isn't it beautiful???

Last call....

2011-12-11T21:58:00.000-05:00

I only have 3 of the 2012 Scrapbook and Cards Today Sketch Calendars left. If you want one please let me know at christa@scraptures.ca

Finally Friday Dec. 9th, 2011

2011-12-09T04:53:00.001-05:00

This week is going to be an easy one for you, I chose a layout from the Scraptures Gallery done by Inspired Scrapper that I really liked, and I want to see you scraplift it. You can use the December kit if you have it and do a Christmas layout instead, but if not let's see what you can do with it.

I will show you my take on it when I get it done!

Tuesdays Temptations

2011-12-06T04:39:00.008-05:00

Varyscrappy is our GOTM for December and this is what she had to say....

So this week's challenge was quite a challenge for me in 2 ways. Number one, I wanted to create my own layout and use it as a sketch. This was a challenge for me simply because I have based most of my layouts in the last few months on other sketches and not solely my own design. So I sat for quite a while staring at my papers until something (slowly ) came to me. Number two, it was a challenge for me to create a layout without having a specific photo to put on it. Christa does this all the time, but it is a hard concept for me to wrap my head around!

Leave her some love and let's see what you can do!

Make it Monday~Paper Flower Tute!

2011-12-05T06:30:00.016-05:00

Morning ladies, just thought that I would share a paper flower tutorial with you. It is super simple to do and looks quite nice (if I do say so myself!)

First gather your supplies. You will need

3 pattern papers (if you want them to be the same that's ok too!
3 different sized circle punches
a spray bottle of water
stickles
adhesive
brad, button or bling

Step 1
Cut out 3 circles from your pattern paper, using a different punch for each pattern paper

Step 2
Lightly mist your paper circles with water and crumple into a ball

Step 3

Uncrumple the balls of paper (my larger one I re-misted with water and crumpled again because it wasn't crumpled enough looking for me)

Step 4
Add stickles around the outer edge of all your circles. Set aside to dry.

Step 5
When dry, you can adhere the circles to one another using glue dots. I didn't as I was going to use a brad on them, so I just pierced a hole through all of them and then through my layout instead. That part is up to you.

Here is my finished product on my layout (which you cannot see yet )

These would also look cute on Christmas cards. So come on ladies, lets see what you can do!

Finally Friday

2011-12-02T07:59:00.000-05:00

Well all December is finally , or should I say already here. This weeks sketch is brought to you from Scrapbooketc.com I was looking for a layout to use an 8 x 10" photo and came across this one. I used the November card kit My Minds Eye Lost & Found Christmas. The browns and Burgundy of this line were great together as this picture had a lot of white space in it. This weeks challenge is to use a larger picture, 5 x 7 or
8 x 10. Let's see what you can do with it.

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-11-29T04:44:00.001-05:00

Well this is a bonus week. Usually we only have 4 weeks of layouts or challenges but this week Debbie did a bonus item for us using some of the November Card kit-Lost and Found Christmas. Here are a few pics and the instructions....

1. I started with 3 sheets co-ordinating card stock 12 x 12

2. trim the middle sheet to 11.75 x 11.75 on 2 sides only

3. trim the top sheet 11.5 x 11.5

bottom ( outside of card is red card stock , then the yellow for the middle then green for the top layer )

4. score each sheet using the 4 inch score mark - on all sides so you wind up with 9 squares on it

5. Cut out the corner pieces -

6.save them to layer on co-ordinating pieces.

7., 8, 9 , 10, 11, 12 Flip the sheets over and using another co- ordinating paper decorate the flaps as well.

13, Embellish the flaps using pictures, embossing, stamps, stickers, jhewels, whatever you like.

14. Find something for the centre of the top card and tape in place.

Tape, the middle section of each card base - and secure.

To Make a top

Cut a piece of card stock 7 1/8 x 7 1/8

score each side at the 1 1/2 in mark

cut the score lines from one score line to the next , so you have 2 long sides and 2 short sides. Fold over and secure each side with tape .

You should have what looks like a box lid .

Decorate as you see fit.

15. The finished box

The rest of the pictures can be seen in the gallery

Finally Friday November 25th

2011-11-25T04:33:00.000-05:00

This weeks sketch comes from scrapbookingabout.com I am playing catch up with 6 years of pictures. This week I used papers from the November Card Kit Lost and Found Christmas line. I used the Trees paper for the background and a strip off the Merry Paper. I added a piece of cream ribbon and some brads and pearls. The journal tag was a cute added touch. What do you think?

Tuesdays Temptations-More Diversity

2011-11-22T07:31:00.000-05:00

I had a great month using the Echo Park Apothocary Line. I loved both sides of the papers. I did another non-Halloween layout for this weeks layout. The hint of orange on the Zodiac paper picked up the orange in the life jacket. I used some black and white flowers I had on hand and the butterflies are a two sided sticky transfer that you can flock, but I chose to add Zing black glitter to instead and heat with my heat gun. It has a real shimmer to it, very pretty. So my challenge this week is to try to use orange in a non Halloween way on a layout.

Emily & Jacob Fishing 2009 or 2010

Finally Friday Nov. 18th

2011-11-18T04:57:00.001-05:00

Well this week I was surfing the net and came across Scrapbook.com, and this layout jumped out at me for the one 5 x 7 picture I had. I was looking for something that complimented the picture I had as well as the bits of the November SB kit. I tried to download the original layout, but again, my technology challenged brain could not figure out for love nor money how to save it so it would post. So here is a link to the layout and my version of it.
My challenge this week is for you to alter or distress a piece of your background paper for a layout.

http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/layout/3439291.html

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-11-15T04:29:00.000-05:00

How is everyone doing this fine mild day in November? We are having lovely weather here in Southern Ontario, it is hard to believe we are actually this far into fall. I have been trying out a few things with the October SB kit-Apothocary Line by Echo Park. I have done a Halloween and non-Halloween layout. This week I used some bits and pieces form the leftovers from the kit and created 2 Halloween layouts, but I have not had my pictures printed yet. So here they are..sans photo's...but you get the idea.

Since I have 2 kids, I did 1 layout for each child's album.

Finally Friday Nov. 11

2011-11-11T04:49:00.001-05:00

Well this week I decided to do a card instead of a layout. I was looking through the gallery and found the card done by varyscrappy for world card making day. I loved how she did it. So I took it as inspiration and made my own. I used the Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Line, and this is what I came up with....

Here is the one from Varyscrappy

Here is my version. Let's see what you can do.

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-11-08T04:00:00.001-05:00

Ok fellow scrappers, as I said last week I am going to show you some things you can do with the Echo Park Apothocary line that are not Halloween related. Here is a beautiful wedding layout with black CS and the back side of the Hypnotic Stripe paper. I misted the leaves that came with the kit from a brown to a shimmery black and used one of the bingo cards for an embellishment. Let's see what non Halloween layout you can create with this line.

Finally Friday Nov.4-Border Bliss

2011-11-04T04:13:00.002-04:00

Well for this weeks challenge I did not pick a sketch. Instead I used a Technique Tuesday Tile for my inspiration. I chose it first and then picked some summer pictures and went to work. I inked the tile with 3-4 colors of blue and then chose a background paper to go with it. I matted the pictures on white and inked the edges. So my challenge this week is to use or make some type of border around your page.

Ahhhhhhhh warm summer memories.

Tuesday's Temptations

2011-11-01T04:33:00.001-04:00

Starting this month we will be posting our weekly challenges on Tuesday, hence the Tuesday's Temptations. We would like to tempt you to try some of the challenges and join us here at Scraptures. Up this month is Echo Park Apothocary Line. I will be showcasing how versatile this line can be. Starting out is a layout for.....Halloween of all things. I used the Festive (orange Card stock) and the Technique Tuesday Tile. I fussy cut ou the tree and moon, and then added a couple embellishments. Sort of simple but I like it!!!!!

Unconventional use of Fall....

2011-10-28T06:11:00.002-04:00

Good day to all my fellow scrappers and peeps alike. I chose a sketch from 52 Sketches this week and then went to work. I used the October Scrapbook line from Scraptures which for all intense and purposes is a fall line. But I used it for a summer layout. I took this picture on October 9th, the Sunday of Thanksgiving week-end but you would never know it by the sun and warm temperatures. So here is the sketch and the layout. I inked the letters for the word title at the bottom using my new blending tool and a Certainly Celery SU ink spot, the letters were yellow and needed some darkening to show on the Bazzill Sunflower paper.

Sorry fo rthe quality of the pic, BF borrowed my camera so I used my phone, will change pic out on the weekend. Have a great week-end.

October 26th-Wally's Leaf challenge

2011-10-26T06:14:00.000-04:00

Ok everyone send Wally get well wishes, she is sick and so I am posting this for her. She struggled with how to use this paper and tried several ideas on matting the picture. After help from varyscrappy she decided to use the leaves and the Shimmer Mist to surround the picture. I loved all the leaves this month. Great job Wally!

Awesome picture!

Finally Friday October 21st

2011-10-21T07:40:00.000-04:00

Well this week I chose not to work from a sketch, but rather scraplift something from the gallery. Pajama Scrapper had uploaded a layout she did with this months kit, and I loved it. So..... I copied it. Almost exactly. So here is her layout followed by mine. What do you think, it is great right? So for this week's challenge I want you to scraplift someones layout. Be sure to show us what the original looked like as well as your version.

Impromptu Challenge

2011-10-20T11:11:00.000-04:00

From our good friend T-"I'm just cruising through Englehart, Ontario when this idea popped into my head.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I'm sure you all know how important this cause is to me
My challenge for you is to do a pink girly layout. Pretty simple so let's get our PINK on!!!"
( since I'm not home I obviously can't do one yet, but I will when I get home)

I was all over this last night, I am playing catch up with some pictures so this was a great idea.

Finally Friday October 14th

2011-10-14T13:17:00.001-04:00

Well besides it being a rainy Friday, and my 40th birthday it is another cute and easy sketch day from Scrapbooks etc. I love all the quick and easy sketches lately. It really helps when you are trying to play catch up with 6 years of picture. I did not use the kit for this one as it is not really a fall color kind of pictures, but the scraps and sticker border are from past basic grey kits. Lovin' the grey and bold colors. What do you think?

Make your own Journal....Featuring October Scrapbook Kit

2011-10-13T18:57:00.005-04:00

Ok some of you may or may not know this about me but I love to write in journals (yes plural I have 4 that I write in on a regular basis) here is one that I created using the October Scrapbook kit and a spiral note book that I purchased at Staples.

If you want to see step by step instructions on how to make this journal go here to
http://www.scraptures.ca/forum/index.php?topic=4041.0

Thanks for stopping by
Laurie

Layer it!

2011-10-12T21:54:00.001-04:00

I had fun with this month's kit as well as the embellishments. I layered the PP onto the CS and added 2 of the leaves (I removed the spines off all the leaves, pull slowly to avoid ripping the leaf) and then added some ribbon, a brad and a die cut. I love the way this one turned out. Let's see you layer a card and if you do not have the kit, show us something layered you would not have otherwise used on a card.

Scrapbook and Cards Today 2012 Calendars

2011-10-11T12:12:00.001-04:00

They will be here soon and we are taking orders. This awesome calendar was a hit last year and I for sure want another one.

Let me know if you are interested.

Finally Friday October 7th

2011-10-07T06:23:00.001-04:00

Well here we go again....Friday's are a joy and I for one like doing the FF sketches as it keeps me up to date on my scrappin'

Here is a quick sketch from truekodakmoments.blogspot.com and I did it lickity split.

October 5th and some Fussy Cuttin'

2011-10-05T21:22:00.000-04:00

This month Wally is our GOTM for the scrapbook kit. She has asked us to do some fussy cutting that was triggered by the die cut that came with this months kit. Here is tha die cut and here is one take on her challenge.

When her camera is fixed she will post her version of it as well. Thanks Wally, we can't wait to see your layout.

Happy World Card Making Day!

2011-10-01T08:47:00.000-04:00

Here at Scraptures we are going to be doing a few Card Challenges for World Card Making Day, feel free to join us and or any of the many others who are crafting on this chilly fall day. Susan Opel from Paper Crafts Magazine invited me to follow along on Face Book with their Challenges so head on over to our Forums to check us out.

Or follow along with Paper Crafts on FB to see all the fun things they come up with. Have a fabulous fall day!

Our first Challenge was Monochromatic. Here is mine!

Finally Fall Friday Sept. 30th

2011-09-30T06:40:00.001-04:00

Well, here it is the last Friday of September, makes me sad and happy all at the same time. I will miss the warmth but love the fall colors, and dread the cold. Here is a sketch from Scrapwow.com and I used some warm summer pictures to remember the sun.

Wonderous Fall Wednesday-Sept 28th

2011-09-28T10:20:00.000-04:00

varyscrappy is the GOTM for the SB kit this month and she used the sketch that was included in the kit. She did a 1 page instead of a 2 page layout, here is what she had to say

"I would like to see what you have done with the sketch. I did it as a one page sketch instead of 2 (couldn't bring myself to only put a couple of small picture on one page~I'm not a journaller)"

Leave her some love and show us what you did with the sketch!

Finally Friday Sept. 23

2011-09-23T07:00:00.001-04:00

Well all, it is here again....Friday. I was snooping around on some blogs the other night and came across Sue Sykes blog-Kewl Beans.... I like to check in on hers and a few others now and again. She had recently done a layout that I absolutely LOVED....and she graciously let me copy it. SO here is the link to her blog and her layout and then here ia my take on it (actuallly no take on it, I copied it exactly)

http://kewl-beans.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-layouts.html

Send Sue some love and thanks for sharing with us.

Sassy Lil Sketch-September 21st

2011-09-21T07:37:00.001-04:00

I don't know about you, but I am having a hard time finding my scrapping mojo lately. I am finding it very difficult scrapping without using a sketch.

My challenge to you is to head on over to Sassy Little Sketches http://sassylilsketches.blogspot.com/ have a look around, choose a sketch that catches your eye and do a layout based on that sketch

Here is what I picked from October 2010

Finally Fantastic Friday Sept.16

2011-09-16T07:00:00.002-04:00

Well it is here....Friday again....and I for 1 am thrilled, we are off to Vicki Boutin's Yard sale bright and early tomorrow morning. So without further ado, here is your Finally Friday challenge. I found a book called 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges. I liked the layout , so I put my take on it. I challenge you to use paper strips, ribbon, sticker strips and or rub-ons to create. I used alllllllll the embellishments with the exception of the rub-ons from the September Scrap~tures Scrapbooking Kit. What will you use?

Sorry I am unable to post a picture of the original layout, but you can see it in the Forums under Finally Friday at scraptures......

P.S. Don't forget about our fall subscriber specials!

September 14th Scrapbook Challenge

2011-09-14T08:39:00.001-04:00

Hi ladies. How are you liking this month's kit? Pretty sweet huh!

My challenge for you this week is to head on over to http://www.pagemaps.com/, pick a sketch and put your twist on it (any twist~turn it on it's side, add your own flair, etc).

Here is the sketch that I picked and my layout

I can't wait to see what you can come up with!
Shannon

October Subscriber Sale

2011-09-12T17:13:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to check out the October sale for New and Existing Subscribers. I am itchin' to give away some stuff...... in October we will be offering some great specials to those new members who subscribe for a 6 month term. I will be offering first month free shipping to all new subscribers, plus 1/2 price on any past kit in stock. Now all of you loyal subscribers, not to fear, I could never forget you. If you refer a new subscriber you will get a little swag from me and I will also offer you the same 50% off any past kit in stock. Fall is fast approaching and I am sure we all have a lot of summer pictures to scrap. Christmas will be here before you know it and we wouldn't want you to fall behind.

Finally Friday Sept. 9th

2011-09-09T13:46:00.001-04:00

Wow Friday again already. This week I did not follow a sketch I just flew by the seat of my pants. My challenge for this weeks FF layout is to make all your pictures the same size. All mine on this layout are

4 x 4. Do you have any sumer pictures that might fit this layout? Please show us.

Wierd Weather Wednesday

2011-09-07T18:19:00.001-04:00

This month Chelle is our GOTM for the card kit. She came up with a quick and easy challenge for a week 1 card,

"My challenge is to use at least 1 item from the sticker sheet, 1 flower, 1 button and 1 patterned paper. Nice and simple, right.

Here is my sample. I used a sketch (read about in my blog-maybecreative.blogspot.com) for this card."

Fall Subscriber Specials

2011-09-06T08:11:00.000-04:00

Here ye, here ye, attention to all lads, ladies and fellow crafters alike....starting in October we will be offering some great specials to those new members who subscribe for a 6 month term. I will be offering first month free shipping to all new subscribers, plus 1/2 price on any past kit in stock. Now all of you loyal subscribers, not to fear, I could never forget you. If you refer a new subscriber you will get a little swag from me and I will also offer you the same 50% off any past kit in stock. Fall is fast approaching and I am sure we all have a lot of summer pictures to scrap. Christmas will be here before you know it and we wouldn't want you to fall behind... . Stay tuned for some other great challenges and games.

Finally Friday September 2, 2011

2011-09-02T04:06:00.000-04:00

WOW the first Friday in September, most of us are in the back to school prep mode. Still need to do some back to school shopping, so I squeezed in a quick sketch from http://4x6photosketchblog.blogspot.com/

I am trying to keep up with my Scrapping so I do not fall behind....easy sketches help keep us up to date. I used the September Scrapbook kit-Mish Mash paper and stickers, and a neutral piece of CS.

Week-end Walk to End Women's Cancer

2011-09-01T10:42:00.000-04:00

Hello to all our Scraptures friends and family. Most of you know our good friend T, well she is doing the walk this year and needs your support. Each participant must raise a large entrance fee for the walk and T is a little short. Any of you who are willing and able to make a donation on her behalf please do so at the following link...

http://www.endcancer.ca/ then look for Teresa Steele's name and follow the instructions. We here at scraptures are going to make a large donation on her behalf. Please, any amount you can afford will help. Thanks

Finally Friday August 26th

2011-08-26T07:07:00.002-04:00

The last Friday in August...so sad. Well I found an easy peasy lemon squeezy sketch from 52 Sketches. I whipped up my layout in about 15 minutes. Super fast and easy for a summer that has been super busy for most. Show us what you did and tell us how long it took.

Week 4 August Challenge - TAG YOU'RE IT!

2011-08-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week I thought I'd challenge you to use tags on your layouts. I rarely use tags, no idea why , I just don't bother but thought it would be fun to see how many different ways tags can be used.

Here's my example, and I used tags to decorate the background around the picture.

(I saw this idea in a magazine)

Have fun, and can't wait to see your creations

Finally Friday August 19, 2011

2011-08-19T07:23:00.001-04:00

Wow Friday again, it has been a long week and I almost forgot to find a sketch for this wek. But alas I did, at Scrap Wow, they had a tonne of cute sketches and showed the layouts they did with them. I chose this one which I thought was kinda fun. I have the layout done but no camera last night, so I will post my take on it later today. Enjoy all and leave me some love and let me know what you think.

Week 3 August Challenge - Dream WEAVEr

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

How are the August challenges coming?

I hope you are enjoying them.

This week's challenge comes to you from a layout I saw in the Spring issue of Scrapbooks & Cards Today. As I was leafing through it, I noticed a layout on page 48 that has a basket weave on it. I love the look so I thought it would be cool if I challenged you to add a weave to your layout.

Here's my example using the August Kit.

The funky colours are so fun, and perfect for a couple of teenage girls trying to set up a tent

Can't wait to see how you do your weave !!!

August 10th Challenge -Sorry its late!!

2011-08-12T08:33:00.003-04:00

Sorry for the delay. Between blogger issues and my own computer issues but

HERE IT IS!!

This is the August 10th Weekely Challenge

Your challenge this week is to create your entire layout on an angle...every single element you use (except your background piece) must be on an angle. We are all creatures of habit and I know for myself, I tend to stick everything on my layouts perfectly straight.

Everything used is from the August Scrapbook Kit except the turquoise stickles in the flower centers.

Can't wait to see your creations

Finally Friday August 12, 2011

2011-08-12T07:30:00.001-04:00

Yup, it is that time again, FRIDAY.... here is a fun little sketch from sassylilsketches I found thanks to our friend Wally.

What can you create with this cute sketch?

Here is mine...

Finally Friday August 5, 2011

2011-08-05T07:03:00.000-04:00

Well I can hardly believe it is ther first Friday in August. Here is a sketch from Stickersnfun.com.I have been trying to stick to the fun and fast sketches for summer so we can still create but not spend all our time indoors. I used the everything from the August Card kit.

Lets see what you can come up with for this.....

Christa's August 3rd Card Challenge

2011-08-04T17:43:00.000-04:00

OK...I found a sketch from Pagemaps for our first challenge and used the August kit to create it. Let's see how you work this one!

The First August Challenge Is Up!!!

2011-08-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

BORDER BLISS!!!!!

Your challenge this week is to create the majority of your layout in the center of your page, leaving a 'white space' border around it.

Have fun, and make sure you leave us a link to your creation so we can enjoy it too!!

All supplies are from the August scrapbook kit

except the ink on the edge which is Tim Holtz Distress Ink~Broken China

Stay Tuned!!!!!!!

2011-08-02T13:29:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow is the beginning of our August challenges!

You won't want to miss out on the amazing kits this month...they are just perfect!!

See you tomorrow :)

Finally Friday July 29th- a day late

2011-07-31T00:26:00.000-04:00

Here is a sketch and my take on it from Scrapbooks Etc. What do you think?

4th and Final week of Scrap~tures Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches...

2011-07-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

Well today is the last Week of our Scrap~tures Sizzling Simples Summer Sketches Challenge
Yupppers it is Wednesday again...and it is the day that we are show casing the finally week of our Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches Challenge...My sketch choice this week is Sketch from Scrapbooks Etc. http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/ and not only do they have a ton of inspiration but they have a ton of sketches... here is the one that I picked... YES Simple for those busy summer nights when you just want to unwind and scrapbook....

and here is what I created...

I cant wait to see what you all create using this sketch...

Thanks for stopping by...

Laurie

Finally Friday July 22-Man it's Hot

2011-07-22T07:43:00.001-04:00

Well let's stay inside and stay cool while we try this sketch from Scrapbooks Etc. I think we need some 2 page layouts as I am sure we all have alot of summer pictures.

Here's my take on it.

2011-07-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

are you ready...it is our 3rd Week of Scrap~tures Sizzling Simples Summer Sketches Challenge
Yupppers it is Wednesday and it is the day that the 3rd week of our Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches Challenge...My sketch choice this week is Sketch from Page Maps.... http://pagemaps.blogspot.com/ I love all of their sketches

Here is the sketch....

And here is what I did with it...Yes this is still the July Scrap~tures Kit... I love this summery kit...and all the fun stuff that came with it... I have almost used up everything in it..but still have lots of alphas left...

Can't wait to see what you all have done with this sketch...

Laurie....

Finally Friday July 15th

2011-07-15T07:22:00.001-04:00

I found this cute sketch from Scrapbooks Etc. I do like to use multiple pictures on my layout so this is perfect.

Here is my layout based on this sketch....so many pictures, so little time

2nd Week of Scrap~tures Sizzling Simples Summer Sketches Challenge

2011-07-13T06:26:00.000-04:00

It is Wednesday and it is the day that the 2nd week of our Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches Challenge...My sketch choice this week is Sketch #163 from Creative Scrappers.... I love this sketch the simplicity or the complexity of things you could do with this sketch...but I of course went for the simple route....

Here is the sketch....

and here is my take on the sketch...

please check out Creative Scrappers blog for other takes on this sketch....

http://creativescrappers.blogspot.com/2011/07/sketch-163.html

thanks for stopping by... and I really hope you join us in completing this challenge...

Laurie

ps if you missed last weeks sketch challenge you can check it out here....

http://scrapturesblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/1st-edition-of-scraptures-sizzling.html

Finally Friday July ,8 2011

2011-07-08T07:00:00.000-04:00

Here is another great "NEW" sketch from SB & CT
I just love the notebook punch........ man I am going to be busy this week-end, so many things I want to create.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH wouldn't those flag borders from the June kit be great?

1st Edition of Scrap~tures Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches Challenge

2011-07-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to July's Sizzling Simple Summer Sketches Challenge...we all know that summer time is a busy time so I was hoping to make things a little simpler for you by giving you 4 weeks of sketches for you to complete some scrapbooking during this Summer month...

this week...

I am so excited to bring to you a Sizzling Sketch from Sassy Lil Sketches... We are certainly special because Cherie from Sassy Lil Sketches has let me post this sketch a day earlier..As they are not even posting this on their blog until tomorrow...so here it is....

And here is my Take on the sketch...Of course using July's Kit...The Echo Park Summer Days has been such a fun kit to work with and I love that I can show case my boys last day of school and their official start of summer for them.....

If you complete this sketch Cherie mentioned to me that if you post your layout on their blog you could have a chance to win this months prize off of their site.... http://www.sassylilsketches.com/ check out their site for lots of inspiration...

Please check back next Wednesday for another Sizzling Simple Summer Sketch...

Thanks for joining in and I can't wait to see what you all create....

Laurie

July Awareness

2011-07-05T10:48:00.000-04:00

Have you all noticed that every time you log on to Facebook, pick up a magazine or read a newsletter from the school that every day - week - month has a notable cause or issue? It's getting to the point where I feel we should just declare, "be aware of everything at all times" and move on. For July I have already been alerted to over 20 of these important FYIs!

July is National Grilling month, blueberry month, hotdog month, ice cream month...(are we sensing a theme here?) Then there are the public service awareness issues: home safety month, national vehicle theft protection month, national make a difference to children, cell phone courtesy month (I'm not even kidding) and bioterrorism/disaster education and awareness month (I hope the Summer camp counsellors have been well trained).

Call me cold-hearted if you will but I will admit that I am becoming desensitized by all of this. (No disrespect to those of you who have loved ones battling hemochromatosis or myasthenia gravis...) All joking aside, my scrapbooking related question to you is this: Are their any causes that you have scrapbooked in the past or plan to in the future? This year my brother shaved off an epic afro that took 2 years to grow and raised over $2000 for the Relay for Life. This will be fun to scrap! I noticed that several scrapbooking companies have gone pink for breast cancer awareness and Stampin'Up has a stamp set that has proceeds going to a charity. This past Winter I went to an amazing crop that was a Heart & Stroke fundraiser hosted by "Scrappin' With Passion". What causes does your hobby support?

July kit preview

2011-07-05T07:26:00.000-04:00

Here is a look at the July Scrapbook kit-Echo Park Summer Days coming in the mail as we speak....

....and the July Card Kit-Bo Bunny Double Dot

Contact Scraptures if you like what you see, only a few of each left!

Happy Monday

2011-07-04T10:41:00.000-04:00

and Happy July 4th to all our American Friends. I hope everyone had a fantastic week-end and took lots of great photo's to scrap. Tune in tomorrow to see the full pre-view of our July kits and watchout Wednesday for reveals and challenges from our Guest of the Month Wally and Chelle.

Check out this idea for ribbon storage,
http://craftystorage.blogspot.com/

Happy Canada Day!!!

2011-07-01T09:37:00.000-04:00

To all my fellow scrappy peeps...hope you have a scrapalicious weekend with whatever you decide to do...

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday for Wally's July challanges.

My Craft Channel!

2011-06-28T07:00:00.004-04:00

Have you heard about this?

My Craft Channel

Taken from the the My Craft Channel Blog...

My Craft Channel is the first of it’s kind online TV Craft Network. It goes beyond the simple web “how-to” home video and delivers broadcast quality programming. With over 20 different new shows there is something for everyone. Top experts, bloggers and craft celebrities in various niches from sewing, painting, scrapbooking, DIY projects, photography, mixed media and more have joined together to bring entertaining education to the web with TV formatted shows. Not only do the shows provide amazing inspiration, each day there is an opportunity for the “daily deal”, which gives our viewers an opportunity to try out fresh new craft items at discounted prices. Our goal is to be fun, educational, entertaining, and interactive with our viewers.

How fun will this be huh??? I can't wait for launch! Read more about it on the My Craft Channel Blog or follow them on Facebook.

Scrap~tures Summer Sale!!!

2011-06-27T07:32:00.000-04:00

Hey ladies....I snuck into the store and put a few things on sale. The official transfer of ownership was not supposed to be until July 1st but I could't wait. Card stock only kits and the IRock are on sale until July 15th. Also anyone who purchases a past kit from the store gets a free goody in their order from me!

Oh wait don't keep it secret, tell all your friends, and stay tuned for some more super summer specials to come!!!

Don't forget....

2011-06-26T09:05:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to check out the "Scrap~tures Challenges" blog for some great challenges being posted this month including a special class/challenge using the June scrapbook kit. Just click on the "challenge yourself" link in the menu bar at the top of this page.

Also don't forget, it is almost time for the July kit reveal!!!

AND...you should check back with us on July 1st when the new Scrap~tures owner Chrisa takes the reins. I'm so excited to see what she has in store for all of us!

CHA Summer 2011 Sneak Peeks!!

2011-06-24T08:02:00.000-04:00

We all love to see what is in store for the next season of scrappy goodness, so here is some stuff to check out...

SEI Homestead

(love the colours and patterns)

Webster's Pages "Let's Celebrate"

(what a great line to celebrate birthdays!)

Pink Paislee Mistables Collection

(these are so cool!)

3 Bugs In A Rug

(fun and colourful new lines!)

Echo Park Victoria Garden

(so pretty!)

Echo Park Apothecary

(how cool is this for Halloween?)

Can't wait for more sneak peeks!!

June Kit Reveal!!

2011-06-15T07:49:00.000-04:00

June is here!! Father's Day is just around the corner and before we know it, school will be out for summer! This month's scrapbook kit is perfect for documenting all of life's happenings. Simple Stories did a great job combining the neutral earthy tones with some brights and bolds which makes for a fun and vibrant kit. We are encouraging you to use this kit to do some journaling to help you document your photos. To help you with this, please check out the Scrap~tures Challenge Blog starting on the 15th, when Laura-Lee will be posting some fantastic classes based on the Life Documented kit. Each week, for four weeks she will be posting a class based on a photo technique and a journaling idea. You definitely want to check this out! I am sure you will enjoy it.

Laura-Lee did this super fun layout using the kit. It is so well put together, simple and fun.

I myself enjoyed using this kit. I love the rugged, yet flourishy textures with the neutral and bright and bold colour combination. This paper line is so well done.

Wally created this layout with this month's exclusive sketch designed by Kristine Davidson...I really like what she chose as the theme for her layout. So fun!

Elcrafty worked with the card kit this month. The Prima Marketing Reflections line makes such gorgeous cards. We threw in some Inkadinkadoo foam butterflies stamps as well as some Inkadinkadoo Flourish stamps which compliment the paper line well. Here is one of the simply beautiful cards Ellen created with the kit...

To view the rest of the kit reveals, please visit the current kit albums in the Scrap~tures gallery and if you like what you see and would like to purchase one of the June kits, you can check them out in the Scrap~tures store.

Need Help With Storage and Organization?

2011-06-13T07:25:00.000-04:00

Are you on an endless quest for the perfect storage and organization solutions for your ribbon?

Check this out!!!

I LOVED this idea from Hampton Arts for an on the go ribbon storage idea....

Hampton Arts Ribbon Journal Book Project

This I have to try!

The Copics Craze

2011-06-08T09:41:00.000-04:00

Have you joined the band wagon yet?

Copics are the latest and greatest craze in the world of cardmaking. Did you know that Scrap~tures started including Copic markers in the card kits starting with the April Kit ?

We throw one in the kit, and offer two coordinating shades for optimal colour blending. Our subscriber price on our card kits are only $35.00 and an extra $10.00 (optional) for the extra two coordinating shades.

Check out the Copics website. For more info, tips and technique suggestions on these amazing tools.

Here are a few samples I found in our gallery as created by our members. I am amazed at how professional the cards look by using the Copics.

Created by Darcie

Created by chelle.

Created by Wustaz

Have you joined the Copics Craze yet?

Resin Flowers

2011-06-06T13:11:00.000-04:00

It's really interesting to see trends in scrapbooking come and go. Remember the cupcake phase, or when metal embellishments were all the rage? Well, I am seeing a lot of resin flowers lately and I found this article on the Scrapbook Update website to be very interesting...

resin flowers

I have included some Maya Road resin flowers in the May Card Kit. Here are some awesome ideas that I found loaded in our gallery using these pretty little things...

All of these beautiful cards were created by Darcie (mom0308) using the May Card Kit.

Website Down

2011-06-03T17:22:00.002-04:00

We are having some technical difficulties with the website which includes the store, gallery and forums. We have contacted the web host who is looking into the matter. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Scrap~tures Captures....

2011-06-03T08:51:00.000-04:00

With the nice early summer weather and finally being able to enjoy some sunny days I have been sitting in the mornings enjoying my coffee on the front porch. Looking around I can see and hear the beauty of early summer, the flowers so pretty and the pretty sound of the birds singing...everything is so pretty it sort of makes me feel like Snow White!! Hahaha!! So I thought I would have a look through the gallery to see if I can spot some pretty things to capture and share with you here.

Let's start with this absolutely beautiful layout by Jennifer (Wustaz). Jennifer has a great eye for beauty and captures it in her projects so well.

I just adore this pretty card from Ruby (Inspired Scrapper). You can just tell in her projects that Ruby loves pretty things!

Also captured from the gallery is this pretty layout by Tracy M. I just love how she prettied things up by stitching the flourishes and popping some of the flowers..

I also found this pretty pretty card from Jenn S. She did a great job colouring in the image and adding the soft layers of flowers...well done!

Please share your projects with us by registering in our gallery. You can be captured too!!

Exciting News!!!

2011-06-02T10:00:00.000-04:00

When I took over 2 Gals Scrappin' I was so excited to play with the kit club business for a while. I had so many ideas for what to do with the club that I just had to get them out somehow. Purchasing 2 Gals allowed me to do that and more!

For the past year and a half I have had so much fun with this club and putting my ideas into fruition was so rewarding. I have to say that I could not have possibly done it without the help of the Scrap~tures Team; Wally, Kelly, T, Elcrafty, Laura-Lee and all of you who had your turn being our guest of the month.

But who am I to keep all that fun to myself? Now that I have fulfilled my passion for running a kit club, it is time for me to pass it on to someone else....

Please join me in welcoming Christa Trafford as the new owner of Scrap~tures Kit Club!!!

Christa has been a club member for quite some time now and has always been a big participant in the forums. I have gotten to know her well enough to know that being the owner of Scrap~tures is perfect for her! She has the support she needs, the talent, the passion for the hobby and so much more that I am confident she will do amazing things with this club!

Christa will officially start with the July kits but is already getting in on the action. She is open to any questions or comments you may have for her. Feel free to contact her at christa@scraptures.ca.

I am still hanging around for this month so you aren't rid fo me just yet!

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the club, your support has meant the world to me and I hope that you stick around to see what Christa has in store for you. I am sure you won't be disappointed!

Thanks again to each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart..

Denise

What's Happening For June?

2011-05-31T15:57:00.002-04:00

Well things are really heating up fast as June approaches!

Don't forget to check out the challenge blog starting tomorrow for our first June challenge!

Then later this month, Laura-Lee will be helping to promote the June scrapbook kit by posting a series of challenges based on the kit! The kit features the Simple Stories Life Documented line where the focus will be on everyday photos and documenting the story behind them.

We also have Elcrafty helping to promote the card kit this month which features the Prima Marketing Reflections line. She will be showcasing the kit with some awesome cards and I am sure has a challenge or two for us!

So stay tuned for a great month ahead!!

Thank You!!!

2011-05-30T07:15:00.000-04:00

I'd like to send out a special thank you to our May guests, Ruby and Darcie for joining us to promote the May kits! They have done a wonderful job and have offered so much inspiration. Great job Ladies!

I would also like to send a very special thank you to our Blog Boss-T for the past year or so and helping out with the Scrap~tures Blog. She has done a great job! Her term on the Scrap~tures Team has come to an end. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Thanks so much T!!!

Finally Friday Sketch Challenge

2011-05-27T06:17:00.003-04:00

This week I chose a great sketch from Cardmaps to do for Finally Friday.

I used the May kit featuring Echo Park Springtime to create this card.

Happy Friday!!!

Did You Know?

2011-05-24T07:23:00.000-04:00

Did you know that aside from the fabulous sketches they provide, our friends at Scrapbook and Cards Today have teamed up with some manufacturers to provide us with project ideas to use with our favourite scrappy products?

Check it out...

Project Sheets 2011

And have you heard about Crop and Create? Doesn't this sound like fun????

"Scrapbook & Cards Today is thrilled to announce the launch of "Crop & Create" - a series of spectacular events to be held in various Provinces across Canada! Designed with the papercrafter in mind, these events will combine fun and educational classes from some of the industry's top teachers, with loads of cropping time, make n' takes, and a host of fabulous prizes! Sound like fun? Then please join us for a weekend full of classes, camaraderie, creativity, and cropping! Oh, and the best part? We've heard there may be CHOCOLATE!"

Scrap~a~Little Kits

2011-05-23T10:40:00.000-04:00

I am sure you all know about our kit club but have you heard about our Scrap~a~Little Kits? We have put together some "one time purchase" kits that include everything you need to create cards or other projects. We even have grab bags!!

Check them out!

Scrap~a~Little Card Kits.

Scrap~a~Little Project Kits

Scrap~a~Little Grab Bags

Also, if you need to replenish your cardstock supply, check out our cardstock kits for only $5.99!!

It's Finally Friday!!!

2011-05-20T07:07:00.000-04:00

Laura-Lea provides us with some awesome inspiration today...

It's all about inspiration today! I thought I would change it up a bit and use an inspiration photo for this Fridays fabulous day! Isn't it yummy?? Go forth and scrap my friends!!

Inspiration photo from the Sweetest Occasion found here.

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Scrap~tures Captures!

2011-05-19T06:30:00.001-04:00

If you have not checked out our Scrap~tures Gallery, you should! It is bursting with fabulous inspiration from our members.

Here are a few projects that I have captured this week...

These altered clothespins were created by Glitterygirl to give away for teacher gifts! How fun is that?

chelle created this beautiful easel card. I love the different techniques she has used.

JennS created this adorable little card. I love how she added just the right accents and that image is so cute!

I just love the stamping job Shannon did with this card. It's perfect!! And so simple to do!

TracyM created this wonderful journal for herself. I like this idea!

And Ruby created this Scrapbook and Cards Today Project 12 layout. So so pretty!

If you would like to be "captured" at Scrap~tures, all you have to do is join our gallery! Each week I will pick a few examples of scrappy inspiration to share with others here on the blog!

June Kit Preview!

2011-05-18T06:30:00.009-04:00

Want to know what's in store for the June Kits?

Well, I can tell you we are very excited about these kits!

We have Laura-Lee presenting the scrapbook kit for June. She will be doing our very first Scrap~tures Challenge Blog class using the kit. So check out our brand new challenge forum after June 1st by clicking on the "challenge yourself" link at the top of this page.

We are working with a manufacturer that we have not yet showcased in a kit before!

Simple Stories Life Documented! The focus will be on journaling and everyday life photos with this kit and what perfect timing for a kit like this with summer on it's way, we will be spending more time outdoors and engaging in fun family activities. So don't forget to come back and see what Laura-Lee has in store for us!

We also have Ellen (Elcrafty) presenting the card kit this month. Ellen will be creating some great cards for you with the beautiful Prima Marketing Reflections line and will also be providing us with some tips and suggestions on what to do with the Tim Holtz Distress Stain that will also be in the kit!

So stay tuned for our June kit reveal coming soon!!

May Layout Tag Reveal

2011-05-17T07:15:00.001-04:00

Here is this month's reveal for the Layout Tag between Scrap~tures Kit Club Members...

The starting layout was created by the super talented Ruby...

This is chelle's take on the layout. Love all the bright colours...

then my layout...

then Amy did a great job with the flourishes on this layout...love the black and white with the splash of pink!...

then Tracy's. She used the May scrapbook kit and did a great job combining all the elements!....

then Christa also used the May scrapbook kit! I love her blocked photos!...

then Wally did a super job matching Christa's layout, also with the May kit!....

then Shannon also used the May kit but with her own flare...

then Laura-Lee's fantastic layout...

then Ruby's again, who had no idea that one of her layouts was the start of the tag! Just beautiful!

Great job once again Ladies!! Thanks for a great round of tag!! And thank you to T for hosting!!