Long Weekend - Day 2

I {heart} long weekends. There's nothing like kicking back and realizing that you still have another day or two to go before it's back to work.... ahhhhh.

Did some creating last night and this morning, feels great to start using of some of the stash that has seemed to accumulate at astronomical levels....

One day left for Blog Candy

I am still looking for more inspiration sites (sketch sites, challenge blogs etc..) that I don't have listed in my sidebars so please leave a comment with your favourite place to go for scrappy inspiration and have a shot at winning some goodies. Please check out (and leave a comment on) THIS post.

CPS 110

Created another card using the CPS sketch #110, was a lot of fun, I love it when I can incorporate my cricut or cuttlebug.

Supplies:

Cricut (George and Basic Shapes & Printing Press)

Memento papers

Cuttlebug embossing foldser (swiss dot)

365 Cards - Feel Better Friday

Here's my card for Fridays challenge:

No Reason....

I wanted to play with some of my SU stamps and the Copics I bought. I only have a few colours but was able to do a half decent job getting these stamps to pop.

And Finally...

Was checking out the KI Memories blog and they had a little scraplift challenge going on. I jumped in with this one before I realized you could lift any layout out of their gallery, not just the one on the blog site LOL. Anyhow, I lifted the lifted layout on the blog LOL.... like how this turned out.

*Heidi*

Spring has Sprung!

I hope! Woke up and the sun was shining. Took a look out the front window and green grass is clearly visible through the yellow stuff. I am so happy I raked all the dead stuff up last week, with all the rain we've had it's leaving my lawn look so nice. Now to tackle the backyard which looks like it is going to be quite the job to tackle. maybe I'll leave it for next week LOL.

Created this layout yesterday based on a sketch by Beck Fleck for the MME contest, so happy with the way it turned out. Used papers from the WRMK paper Pad "Teen Angst". No teenagers in this house, but the papers work well enough. The topic was "What's on my mind" and that theme worked perfectly with this picture because I love my sons eyes and his vision is something that is very important to us because he was born with Congenital Cataracts and also has Cortical Vision Impairment. So it is something that is always on my mind, whenever I look into his eyes.



Some blog candy!

Where do you go for inspiration? Some days I have no mojo and I like to go to a blog where I can be inspired to create. Some blogs/sites inspire by providing a sketch, a new technique to try or a yummy prize ... there are tons. I am looking to add to my inspiration sites so please leave a link to your favourite inspiration site (that I don't already have listed here, of course) and next Sunday I will get Mr. Random Generator to pick someone to win some stamps. Don't forget to check back next Sunday to see if you won!

CPS 110

Created a card with sketch 110, was fun! Love the Magnolia's that Carla stamped for me. I went ahead and bought 3 online this morning, can't wait to get them!!

American Crafts has a challenge posted up, the winner will get a "fabulous prize pack". Check it out:


Saturday Sketch at Pink Paislee:

And don't forget their blog hop:

Well, I think I may go outisde an rake afterall. Enjoy your Sunday!

*Heidi*

Sunday Night

Can't believe the weekend is over already! I didn't get nearly as much accomplished as I wanted. I am going to browse through a few of my "inspiration" sites this week and see how many challenges I can complete.

I made this layout tonight, just a quick 8x8 with a random picture I snapped of Evan while I was foolin' with the camera. Used some October Afternoon papers and die cuts, Chatterbox and SR chipboard alphas and a Sakura Gelly Roll pen.

Fabulous Fabric - Don't Forget

Taken from BG's March newsletter: Smell something sweet? It’s contest time here at BasicGrey and this one offers three opportunities to win! Enter our card, layout or album/altered category by uploading your entry into the BG gallery online using “Fabric Contest” as the subject line. Entries must use fabric (any brand or style) in creative, innovative and beautiful ways. A winner in each category will receive a Sultry™ fabric “Sweet Roll” (1” x 36” strips of all 40 fabrics) and a 40-piece set of 5” x 5” fabric squares. This fabulous fabric contest begins 3/5/09 and ends 3/18/09. Winners will be announced in our April newsletter. Fabric — make it your new favorite embellishment!

Goodnight!

*Heidi*

Finally!

Today was a mixed day for me. On the one hand, I finally got my furniture from Leons that I have been waiting for since January 3rd. We have been sitting on lawn chairs, which, after 2 months, are not very comfortable at all.... so this was my highlight.

On the downside, I was carrying the vacuum cleaner hose up the stairs, tripped on said hose, smashed my big toe into the riser and I think I broke it. Who breaks their toe falling up the stairs? Anyhow, it's swollen up and purple from the tip of my toe up the side of my foot - Yuck. Walking on it is no fun either.

No big plans for the weekend really, going to try and get this house organized just a little bit more (baby steps) and then try and scrap one layout and one card. That's the goal!

I created this layout with some paper I found at M's. It is called "Teen Angst" by WRMK and comes in a paper pad with some die cuts, alpha stickers and chipboard alphas. I don't have a teenager but I love the papers. There is a little "controversy" over this line because one sheet has the words "friggin sweet" on it. I'll still use the paper, just make sure that word is covered up, not a big deal for me.

Marks Paper Company Digital-Hybrid DT Call

MixItUP Challenges Blog

They have a fun sketch posted:

That's it for me, goodnight!

*Heidi*

Sunny Saturday!

Appearances can be deceiving, it is pretty darn cold out today but I'll enjoy the sun streaming through the window nonetheless.....

Been pretty busy of late, kids sick, you know the drill. Anyhow, this is some of the scrappy stuff I have been working on. I participated in the Little Scrappers online crop last weekend and here are a few of the things I got done:

Also completed a couple of layouts for the Art Freckles :"Trash Your Stash" challenge:

PageMaps Blog Sketch Contest

Taken from the blogsite: Create a layout based on this sketch, in any size and orientation. It can be digital, hybrid or paper. The contest starts today and ends at midnight (MST) on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The winner will be notified by email and his/her layout will be posted no later than March 26th.

Prima March "Build-a-Page"

Taken from their blogsite: Simply upload your take on this month's sketch to the Prima Gallery by March 25th (put "March BAP" in the title please). If your layout is chosen as the winner you will receive a Prima paper pack! Open to all countries!

And to finish, some yummy Canadian kits!!

ScrapShotz February Kit

My Scrap Shoppe February Kit

Art Freckles February Kit

Lil' Scrappers February Kit

Have a good one!!!

*Heidi*

Crazy Mother Nature

Just when I thought we might be inching our way into Spring (wishful thinking), the weather drops back to freezing. It's not that I hate winter, it's just that winter in Ontario is so grey and by February I can't help but wish for the sun and warmth of Spring weather....



Here is a layout I made for the Art Freckles "Trash your Stash" challenge. Got to use up some of my Cosmo Cricket pp and Daisy D rub-ons.

And here is my card based on the 2 Sketches 4 You sketch 19 by Laura, it's nothing fancy but a cute card for a kid and I got to use some more stash up, some old Bo Bunny paper.

Not much else to say tonight....

Night!

*Heidi*

Superbowl Sunday

I get to listen to the superbowl as I scrap, could be worse I guess. Actually, I really did enjoy the halftime show and even took a break and sang along with Bruce Springsteen.

I created yet another card for the Caarvarks challenge (polka dots). I am having so much fun trying to use up my stash. I could create for a month and still not deplete my stash of BG, SR, MME or several other lines of paper.

I also finished a layout for the PageMaps Blog sketch contest. Here is the sketch by the awesome Becky Fleck:

and here is my take on the sketch:

Maybe I'll try and sneak another layout and/or card in tonight before it's time to hit the sack.

*Heidi*

Almost Sunday.

It's almost midnight and my weekend is half over - ack! Didn't get much of a chance to scrap today but I did get one small layout done. It is based on this February 2009 PageMap sketch by Becky Fleck:

And here is my layout. I wanted to try a monochromatic layout and I think this worked out quite well. Being short of time (and a slow scrapper to boot) I have been keeping my layouts really simple; it seems to work well for this one.

That's it for tonight, until next time!
*Heidi*

Here comes the weekend

So, am I the only one holding on to my wallet for dear life? All the gorgeous releases from CHA, I am in heaven! I am really liking some of the new 7 Gypsies stuff, like the journaling cards and transparencies. Check out their blog HERE.

First is a layout I created for the "Trash your Stash" challenge on Art Freckles.

My next layout is for the Method Playground challenge of journaling on photos.

Featured blog site

Danielle at Life, One Layout at a Time is having a couple of giveaways. Definitely worth having a look!

That's all I got for now. Goodnight!

*Heidi*

Monday, Monday....

I want to scrap this week! Hopefully my schedule will allow me some time to do that. My scrappin' resolution (if you want to call it that) is to use up my stash. Seriously. I have hoarded paper that dates back to 2004. I can't help it, it's so pretty and I always want to save it for the perfect picture. Well, let me tell you something, that day rarely comes and all you end up with is a huge stack of paper going to waste (and in my case, a husband who asks, "don't you have enough paper?")

Carla posted a sketch challenge on Lil' Scrappers and here is my interpretation. The layout is about my son who would get nosebleeds all the time.

Supplies:

KaiserCraft "Thrill Seekers" pp

7 Gypsies photo anchor

Maya Roads office sheers

Sticker Studio Roadtrip alphas

Then I used the leftover paper to create these 2 card that I made for the Caardvarks challenge. The challenge this week was to use polka dots.

Hero Arts Blog Challenge

Directly from their site:

the challenge for this week is to create a non-Valentine project (card, scrapbook page, or other) featuring — you guessed it — hearts! Anniversaries, birthdays, thank yous, thinking of you, sending a hug…the possibilities are endless! Get creative with those heart images this week and be sure to include at least one Hero Arts stamp on each of your projects. Upload your creations to the Hero Arts Flickr group by 11:59pm PST on Sunday, February 1. Please include the tag “heartfelt” on your submissions. We have lots of prizes up for grabs this week!

There you have it. Now to check and see what kind of HA stamps I have.....

Help!

Where in Canada can I buy "Stampers Anonymous" stamps - the new Tim Holtz line, that is... check it out (I'm in love):

A few quick kits!

ScrapShotz January Kit 2 (Canada)

Featuring the new Black River paper.

Studio Calico January Kit (USA)

Already sold out, but looking forward to what February brings....

Lovebug Scrapbooking January kit(Canada)

Until next time!

*Heidi*

Welcome to 2009!

And how is the New Year working out for you so far? To be honest, I started the year off feeling disorganized so I started by cleaning and organizing my entire scrap space. It feels great! Except for the fact that I have come to realize that I have way too many scrap supplies and patterned paper that I have hoarded and are starting to accumulate at alarming rates. So I made my first scrap related resolution, it is as follows:

1. Use as much of my stuff as possible! (so I can buy more...)

Besides, I am instituting a scrap budget (eek! I know!) so I will have to be choosy about what I buy. I would love to get our line of credit paid off, and of course that is easier said then done, especially when I am in the middle of buying new furniture for the house LOL.

Anyhow, anybody have any scrap related resolutions? I would love to hear them if you do! That being said, I was inspired by Triple the Sketch blog (sketch #38) to create this layout, you can find their site (and the sketch) HERE.

and in other news.....

Making memories is holding a 2009 give-away (YUM!). Stop by their blog and leave a comment on the January 2nd post about what you like and what you would like to see in the future.

Prima Build-a-Page Sketch

Is back! I love it, an inspiring sketch and the chance to win goodies, how awesome is that? You've got until January 30th to upload into the Prima gallery.

Art Freckles Blog Contest

Art Freckles blog (Ontario) is hosting a "Use Your Stash" contest (isn't this an awesome idea???) and after the 6-week period there is a chance of winning a guest DT spot. Sound like fun? Check out the facts HERE.

Featured Canadian Kits

Here is a look at the January 2009 kit from "Love is in the Details" a Canadian online store/gallery/forum based out of Manitoba. What a great store and wonderful/friendly chatter in the forum. The base for this kit is the Fancy Pants "Splendid" line with some other stuff thrown in from Jenni Bowlin, Bazzill and Maya Road, to name a few.

That's all I've got for you tonight.

*Heidi*