Back from SDV in Orlando!!

All I can say is "What A Blast" it is always so much fun to just scrap, eat and chat all day long with great friends and meet new girlies.

Everyone was soooo nice, I had an awesome time. I always feel a little sad as I drive away because I always make new friends and meet my old buddies. I received lots of very nice compliments on my classes too and that is always a good feeling. So I want to thank those ladies that signed up for my classes.

Here are some pics of the girlies in my classes. We all had a good time and it was great meeting them all.

As I mentioned in class. Please leave your comment and I will pick a name out of a hat and that person will win lots of BLOG CANDY!!! So dont forget to leave a comment

The Mermaids are Coming!!

This is a sneak peek of my next project. I am using the brand new "Scrap Within Reach" papers which even though it wasnt meant to be for an underwater layout ... for me it fits (LOL). You will see what I mean when I finish the layout.

I am using some of the "Paper Boy" collection and some of the "Cottage" collection for the layout. I also used alot of Mark Richards bling which has a great selection and is very reasonably priced.

I am packing to go to the Orlando Scrappers Dream Vacation where I will be teaching two classes, so I will not finish this cute mermaid layout till I get back. So in the meantime, check out the cute DOUBLE SIDED papers from Scrap Within Reach

Pocket Full Of Papers Design Team

I just joined Pocket Full Of Papers awesome and very talented design team. Its been a while since I have been on a design team and I am thrilled to be part of such a talented group. I am getting to know the ladies and they are soooo nice - it already feels like home :). Watch for our group on ebay - you are going to love what you see.

ALL NEW NIKKI SIVILS IN STOCK

Have you seen the new Nikki Sivils? If not here is your chance to check it out in person. If you live in the Broward area go to PAPER NICHE in Plantation, they have the FULL LINE of this awesome new company. If you live in the Miami area go see SCRAPBOOKS N STUFF.

I had the awesome opportunity to meet Nikki and her husband Dan the owners and designer of this fabulous new line and let me tell you - they are the nicest people!! Nikki was so thrilled to be at CHA featuring her new company and designs and they were awesome.

Here are some pics of her line that I borrowed from her website. BUT you have to see this paper in person. If you are anything like me - I have to see and touch everything (LOL). Go to the Paper Niche and Scrapbooks N Stuff today to see for yourself, how totally cute these papers are :)

Summer Splash Mini Album

Just listed this cute themed album made with the Genuinely Jane Wood albums on ebay. Here are a couple of pictures of the album

Mini Albums on Ebay

Just made these two cute mini albums. One is acrylic with a "enjoy life" theme, lots of pink, rub-ons and bling. The paper I used was from Heather Bailey.
















The other album has a more whimsical theme "ponderings" with cute chipboard sayings and embellishments. The colors are more muted with reds and brown. I used the DCWV papers.

School Lunch Theme Class @ SDV

Just wanted to give you some pics of the class at Scrappers Dream Vacation. Here is a peak at the tag book that goes in the Maya Road lunch pail.

Scrappers Dream Vacation, Orlando FL

The 11th Annual Sunshine State SDV® at Walt Disney World scheduled for 08/27/09 - 08/30/2009 is going to be awesome. I am teaching classes there again this year and can't wait to see everyone again. If you haven't been to this CROP Extravaganza, you are really missing out. Nancy Lee Bohrer, president and guru of this gateway is the nicest lady ever. We have so much fun there. Its not too late to sign up. This year it will be at the Contempo at the Disney Resort (which I love) and you get a full table to crop on, plus games, giveaways, and your dinner plus 1 breakfast! Find out more and sign up. This year's Dream Events is sure to be the best ever. Here is a peak of one of the classes I will be teaching. Its a school themed Maya Road lunch pail with a mini tag inside for your childs school memories. Everything is included along with pictures and directions. See you there.

Leave me a comment and have a chance to win some BLOG CANDY!!! I will pick the name 1 week from today.

Wacky Wednesdays @ Scrapbooks N Stuff

Check out the blog over at Scrapbooks N Stuff - they are giving away "WACKY WEDNESDAY" prizes LOL. There is an awesome video that Suzy West, designer from My Little Shoebox did. Its hilarious. If you are in the Miami area you HAVE TO GO THERE!! Not to mention the fact that I will be there this Saturday to teach "My Little Monsters" class LOL

Paper Piecing Class @ Scrapbook Place

Yes, I have been very busy creating layouts galore .... I will be teaching this class @ Scrapbook Place in Boca Raton, FL. You must stop by and see the whole layout, it turned out soooo cute. I am only giving you this little "sneak peek" to get you started. The class is limited so be sure and sign up early for the Aug. 14th 6-9pm class.

Class at Scrapbooks N Stuff

For those of you that live in the Miami area, you must go see Scrapbooks N Stuff. The ladies that own the store Nana and Vanessa are soooo nice and they have tons of classes offered there. I will be teaching a two page layout for them this weekend so if you like the pages be sure to sign up!

All product is included to make the two pages plus you get a pattern to make the paper piecings so that you can make as many as you like for other projects later 'cause you will have the pattern! This layout can be for one child or for more than one ... just add an "s" There is also a journaling tag to document those memories.

CHA ORLANDO SHOW PICS

Well I had a great time at CHA ... there are so many beautiful products and talented designers out there that it makes my head spin. I wanted to share some of my favorite samples with you.

I also went to dinner with Debbie Gunion and the "Girls" at Bucca di Peppo. We were seated in the "POPE" room. The ladies from Stampendous and Mr. Chris joined us and we had a great time trying to move the lazy suzanne in the middle of the table so the "POPE" wasnt staring at us while we ate.

There were alot of awesome make-n-takes at all the booths, and they were all packed waiting and people waiting in line to get their turn. Here is a picture of the make n take at Nikki Silvils booth.

Here are some pictures of samples from Nikki Silvils, 7 Gypsies and Tim Holtz. There were so many beautiful samples made by such talented people ... I just wanted to stare at them and hang out, but I had to break away because I was working the show and had appointments to get to (LOL)

BackYard Pics

Got back late last night from CHA, but first wanted to show some pictures from MN. We went to visit G'ma Elsie and had the best time with her. Then we all drove to Uncle Jims house and stayed with him for a couple of days. He has a beautiful REAL log home and gorgeous views. Here are some pictures that he took of little visitors that come around.

In Minnesota and on my way to CHA

This week I am in MN visiting Granma Elsie. I will try and upload pictures of MN, it is very peaceful here and there are corn fields for as far as the eye can see.

Next week I am going to CHA - hopefully there by Sunday so I will be sure to take as many photos as I can to post all the yummie scrapbook goodies I find.

August Sneek Peak @ Scapbook N Stuff, Mia FL

If you live in the area and will be around in August ... here is a sneek peek of the class I will be teaching at Scrapbooks N Stuff. The album is made of wood from Genuinely Jane Studios. We will be using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and paint to give your "summer splash" album that sunbleached look that is so summer.

CHA SNEAK PEEKS! From Nikki Sivils

This company is BRAND NEW and has several lines that they are debuting at CHA. WOW they are fabulous!!! I WANT THEM NOW. Ok, I guess I will have to wait, but boy are they cute or what!! You can do so much with these adorable papers, I dont know which one I like better, I can't choose .... guess I will have to buy them all (LOL) see how easy it is to talk myself into things.


This is called "Victoria's Street" How cute are those house and what about the trees!! I love trees.


















This one is called "My Sweet Cherry Pie" I love cherry pie dont you? I love, love, love the cherry paper!!



















This collection is called "Henry's Brillance." So you already know how much I LOVE OWLS, you know I will be getting some of this. I love the colors ....

Hello Card

I taught a class at Cherry Blossom Studio this past weekend and wanted to post the "bonus" card that they got. The class took a while but I believe everyone enjoyed themselves. A couple of my friends popped in to see me too :) that was nice.

Its A DOG'S LIFE on ebay

I finished this very cute Word Book titled a "Dog's Life" couple days ago for ebay. I used the new June Bug collection by Basic Grey. I put tons of embellishments on the book along with several charms.

Craft Critique on MARKS PAPER Co.

I just read this review by: Julia Stainton on Craft Crique. Well the reviews are in and they are good. This is what Julia said; "When I first heard of Marks Paper Company on the net, I knew it was a paper line I was going to have to try. Paper that looked like fabric, gorgeous colors and prints...I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I love paper and I was so excited to have the opportunity to review Marks Paper Company new English Garden Collection for Craft Critique"


Here is a photo of one of the cards she made with Marks Paper.




If you live in the area of S. Florida and are looking for this paper I know that "The Scrapbook Place" in Boca Raton will be carrying it.

Happy 4th of JULY

Wishing you a Happy 4th. Drive Safe, have fun, enjoy and take LOTS of pictures.