Graduation time means lots of projects going on. I have done 2 graduations invitation orders and I'm in the process of working on 6 "mini" 2012 graduation books. I am almost done. If I can keep my fingers out of my paper trimmer that will help. Learned a valuable lesson this past week, when they say the blade is "sharp" they mean it. Three stitches, who knew scrapbooking could be dangerous. After the graduation goodies are finished going to start a retirement book for a very special friend of mine.

Looking forward to starting my next class project, an 8x8 vacation mini featuring the Graphic 45 travel line. Will share more about that soon.

Busy weekend for me, taught the "Little Darlings" mini book class on Saturday. I so appreciate the group of ladies that attended the class. Its so much fun to share the hobby you love. Can hardly wait to start working on my next class project. Graphic 45 again!!!!

Have several other projects to work on this week, one of my Aunts is turning 70, so I'm working on a book for her. I'm doing her front page and all of her party guests are bringing an 8x8 page to add to the album. Show be interesting to see all the different pages and styles. The other project I'm actually doing for myself, that doesn't happen to often. I will share some photos when its finished and I have given myself a deadline of May 7 to finish it. We see if I make it.

Enjoy your week "scrappy friends".

Look at me, ignoring my blog again. Have been very busy working on scrap book project though. Spent a wonderful weekend with some talent ladies at Daisy Lane in Mattoon IL. If you have not been to Daisy Lane you need to, its a fantastic store and their employees are great. You can find them on Facebook or on the web. Perfect day trip.

Finish my "Little Darlings" mini book for an upcoming class on April 21st. Let me know asap if you are interested in taking this class, seating is very limited.

Hope everyone has a Blessed and Happy Easter.

Several weeks ago, I was able to get back into the teaching mode of scrapbooking. So exciting!!! I love to share. Six crafty ladies and myself had a great time. As you can see we got a little bit messy, but that is the best part about being creative. That's my motto, "I'm not messy, I'm creative".

I create this little 6x6 mini book using the new Bo Bunny winter line. It is fun to watch that ugly chipboard turn into something beautiful, just by adding layers of paper, stickers and embellishments. I used both sticker sheets, ribbon, buttons, netting, gems, beads, stick pins and a few other little doodads. I used the CTMH cricut cartridge to cut out snowflakes, a little card, and the insert. I used the CTMH snowflake stamps. I always like it when I can incorporate my Martha scoreboard. Add all this together with a little bit of hot glue, pop dots and a lot of adhesive and VOILA you have an adorable little winter keepsake book.

Looking forward to another weekend of crafting with friends and I'm hoping to accomplish a few more upcoming classes. As well as a little bit of relaxation. Have a scrappy day everyone!

I have made a promise to myself to "Blog". This doesn't come easy for me, not sure why it just does. I think its much easier to just be seen, than to be heard. However, I am determined.

I wanted to share with you about the "Fantastic" day I had on Saturday. I was privileged to be able to attend a "Croppin for a Cause", charity crop, that was hosted by two friends Mandy Stowers and Brittani Andis.

This crop was a benefit for Every Dog Counts Rescue. EDCR believes that truly "every dog counts" regardless of age, breed, injury or disability. They take dogs that are facing death, place them into loving foster homes. Many of these dogs suffer from neglect, abandonment or medical issues. They are tended to with love, until a permanent family adopts them. Expenses for EDCR are astronomical.

Now let me tell you about this awesome group of Ladies that I call my friends. By "Croppin for a Cause" and due to the generosity of about 46 croppers, over $1500 and 2 truck loads of supplies were donated to EDCR. It was unbelievable!!! The love and generosity of these women know no boundaries. As I sat at my crop table, I stopped and just listened to the sounds of laughter, sharing of ideas, stories and more giggles.

It was a great day! So to my "fellow scrapbookers" aka my dearest friends. I salute you, job well done!!!!!

Just finished my calendar book. I bought the 12 pocket tag calendar album from Pine

Cone Press. It came with lots of bright and cartoonish papers and embellishments. I decided to make it my

own by using different products. I choose to use the Once Upon a Springtime paper from Graphic 45. I used lots of flowers, ribbons, lace, gemstones, pearls, buttons and completed it with lots and lots of chalk. Chestnut Roan chalk is my signature for all my projects.

It was a little bit time consuming putting the guts of the book together. The red tape adhesive may it easier. I would definitely recommend decorating the pages before assembling the actual book. Each of the monthly pockets has a pull out calendar in it, making it easy to track appointments and special dates. It was lots of fun to decorate, I used up quite a few odds and end embellishments.

And of course featured in my book are some of my most favorite subjects, my grandchildren, Macey, Hunter and Tatum.

Thanks for visiting!! Enjoy your day.

One of most favorite things is make cards. Especially when using my Copic markers. I'm far from an expert with them, but practice makes perfect or at least that's what I've been told. I enjoy the coloring part, reminds me of being a little kid. Its fun to blend the colors together. Someone once asked me if I colored my imagines to match my paper, I don't. I know that somewhere in this mountain of paper I have collected there is always a match.

The first card features paper by my minds eye, I used my Copics to color the image. I also added glossy accents on the rain drops. its hard to see in the photo but in person the drops really look wet. The second card is stamped with a Magnolia stamp. I LoVe Tilda, Magnolia stamps are my ultimate favorite stamp ever. Again its hard to see in the photo but I used flower soft on the flower bouquet. The last card is using a digi stamp. Its lots of fun to use could be get well, surprise, things could be worse I choose to add "Stuff Happens" and does it ever sometimes. I use white flower soft on the chair to give it a more dimensional look.

With this crazy weather we are enduring this winter, watch for more cards to pop up on my blog. Nothing better to do on a snowy- icy day than to SCRAP!!