I've been googling about Leap Year and there's alot of fun poems and stories about it. I don't personally know anyone who was born on Feb. 29, but it would be an odd thing each birthday deciding when to have it either on Feb 28 or March 1. LOL :) I know I'm ready to move onto March with a bright new start. This year has started out really rough for my family; healthwise but everything is looking up now.
I just wanted to remind everyone to check in at the boards tomorrow as I will be posting the March board challenge. It's something that will definitely get you to scrappin' so set aside some time in your busy lives. I've already given a clue on the board.......oldie but goodie! Now, I'll give you another...........sketches!
Deanna Deaton
ScrapAddict DT and Co-Coordinator
2.29.2008
2.28.2008
Baby Madness!! ;)
Since I am only a few weeks away from the arrival of our new little one you can imagine that I am in full baby madness mode. We finally found the hardware to put the crib together and I have spend time washing all the sweet soft baby boy clothes and I am almost ready. What do I need now?? New baby scrapbook supplies! And when I was reading Felicia's report from CHA I was so happy to read that the CHA releases were lots of boy and lots of baby stuff! That fits my life perfectly! So I will be watching the new releases as Anita pots them and getting ready to place my pre-orders. I love this time if year after a trade show when all the new stuff keeps coming in! Keep an eye on the store and the message boards to see what great things you can't live without!
2.25.2008
2/25 Ad Challenge
Good Monday Morning my fellow Scrapaddicts! :)
Hope you all had a nice weekend.
Check out today's ad challenge. Isn't it cool?
I found it in my daughter's edition
of Teen Vogue.
And here is what I did with it using Memory Makers yummy
Valentine papers I bought here in the store.
I love the inspiration I find in ads. Show me what you can do with it!
Have a great week!
Linda (2sweetgirls)
Hope you all had a nice weekend.
Check out today's ad challenge. Isn't it cool?
I found it in my daughter's edition
of Teen Vogue.
And here is what I did with it using Memory Makers yummy
Valentine papers I bought here in the store.
I love the inspiration I find in ads. Show me what you can do with it!
Have a great week!
Linda (2sweetgirls)
2.24.2008
The last time that I had the pleasure of posting to the blog, I did two things:
1: Post on time (didn't happen this time, sorry!)
2: Talk about white space (going to happen again!)
So, we discussed the effective use of white space on layouts and saw some great examples from the gallery. So, that got me thinking.....What about white space on photos? I love having creative angles and perspectives in the photos that I take. This includes off setting subject of the photo so that there is a lot of empty space around them. Of course, I then have this incredible need to fill that empty space. I'm sure it has something to do with being a Virgo or baby of the family, whatever, it's a *need*
One of my favorite ways to fill the white space is to use it as a journaling spot. In this layout about how much I love the DVD player in my husband's Edge, there was a huge amount of space between the kids that just called to me to be journaled on.
1: Post on time (didn't happen this time, sorry!)
2: Talk about white space (going to happen again!)
So, we discussed the effective use of white space on layouts and saw some great examples from the gallery. So, that got me thinking.....What about white space on photos? I love having creative angles and perspectives in the photos that I take. This includes off setting subject of the photo so that there is a lot of empty space around them. Of course, I then have this incredible need to fill that empty space. I'm sure it has something to do with being a Virgo or baby of the family, whatever, it's a *need*
One of my favorite ways to fill the white space is to use it as a journaling spot. In this layout about how much I love the DVD player in my husband's Edge, there was a huge amount of space between the kids that just called to me to be journaled on.
I think that this made for a playful and unique way to add my jounaling to the layout.
Until I'm late again next time!
KelliBlueFrog
KelliBlueFrog
2.22.2008
Firsts
It's all about documenting...saving all the information and pictures, memories if you please...all the firsts in a family. You know what I'm talking about~you remember that first glimpse of your newborn, counting all the fingers and toes. Checking to see whose mouth, nose and eyes this new little one has...Oh, I hope he doesn't have Uncle Bert's nose, it's so big, you know. You take pictures, hundreds all to help you remember that special first in your life.
Think of all the "firsts" one normally document (can you say scrap?) First tooth, first step, first words, first day of school. This year I got pictures of Emily's (dd#2) first date...they looked so cute but alas it was not to be...they are better friends than a couple. But I have the pictures for that very first date she ever had...along with her tried and true reason for not dating before "Mom, guys are so needy and I don't have time for that right now!"
Hopefully, someone back home is documenting some of Sophie's firsts for me...her first set of contacts..she looks so different w/o her glasses. Her first driver's license. Yeah, I know she's almost 18 but her sister's had so many wrecks between 16 and 18 that we made her wait. If I've trained my family right they took pictures.
Later this year we will have another first...our Katie is getting married. I'm sure it was just yesterday I was counting all her fingers and toes! There will be enough pictures and notes and documenting of this first in our life.
But the first I'm looking forward to happens after the wedding, in November. For the first time in our married life, in the lives of our daughters and future son-in-law...all six of us will be able to vote. I've already got the lo planned, one big picture of the 6 of us, arm in arm, standing tall and proud on a sea of red white and blue....I guess you can tell I've been anticipating this "first" for a long time...actually I've known about it longer than some of the other firsts.
Don't let your "firsts" pass by without documenting them...let those generations to come know what was important to you. Document the love you have for your family, your faith in God, your love of country. Share it with those yet to be born, those yet to have their own "firsts".
Oh, and when I get the picture from voting I'll post it in the gallery!
Think of all the "firsts" one normally document (can you say scrap?) First tooth, first step, first words, first day of school. This year I got pictures of Emily's (dd#2) first date...they looked so cute but alas it was not to be...they are better friends than a couple. But I have the pictures for that very first date she ever had...along with her tried and true reason for not dating before "Mom, guys are so needy and I don't have time for that right now!"
Hopefully, someone back home is documenting some of Sophie's firsts for me...her first set of contacts..she looks so different w/o her glasses. Her first driver's license. Yeah, I know she's almost 18 but her sister's had so many wrecks between 16 and 18 that we made her wait. If I've trained my family right they took pictures.
Later this year we will have another first...our Katie is getting married. I'm sure it was just yesterday I was counting all her fingers and toes! There will be enough pictures and notes and documenting of this first in our life.
But the first I'm looking forward to happens after the wedding, in November. For the first time in our married life, in the lives of our daughters and future son-in-law...all six of us will be able to vote. I've already got the lo planned, one big picture of the 6 of us, arm in arm, standing tall and proud on a sea of red white and blue....I guess you can tell I've been anticipating this "first" for a long time...actually I've known about it longer than some of the other firsts.
Don't let your "firsts" pass by without documenting them...let those generations to come know what was important to you. Document the love you have for your family, your faith in God, your love of country. Share it with those yet to be born, those yet to have their own "firsts".
Oh, and when I get the picture from voting I'll post it in the gallery!
2.20.2008
Preorders are here!!!
I love CHA time. All the new goodies to drool over, all the new paper designs to discuss, all the new products to anticipate. By far the best part of CHA, for me at least, is the preorders. And they are out in force on ScrapAddict.
There are so many wonderful choices from winter CHA. Some great new lines from old favorites like Scenic Route
Crate
and Basic Grey.
There are also some wonderful new choices. Check out these cool tidbits from GCD
Pink Paislee
and October Afternoon.
If you haven't taken the time to peruse the preorder section you're missing out on all the great product that will soon hit the ScrapAddict shelves.
2.19.2008
The Monday Challenge!!
OK....so it's not really Monday. Sorry. My schedule is off a little with the holiday weekend. For this week's challenge, I want you to stretch and grow a little bit by creating a layout that documents comings and/or goings. It could be a big move, somebody leaving or joining the nest, just daily routine things or maybe something age-related, 1st day of school (or everyday of school or work). Think on this one. I've posted a couple of examples here for you to get the idea.
We had a goodly number of takers for the LOVE challenge last week.....thanks!
~Catherine~
2.16.2008
2.13.2008
Blog Challenge 2/13
In my last entry, I talked about breaking out of my own comfort zones and doing some experimenting with my own style. I’ve since then done a few LO’s and the change has been really fun and refreshing. It’s been exactly what I needed to get my mojo going. I’m learning not to limit myself to using texture and colour, and in today’s scrapbooking industry there is such an abundance of things to choose from.
So, now I have a little challenge for you. The challenge will be to do a page using LOTS OF TEXTURE. Break out the chipboard, sewing machine, felt, or whatever you in your stash, and go to town. I would love to see your take on how you can incorporate LOTS of texture in your layouts. You will have until 2-22-08 to complete the layout. The winner of this challenge will be randomly drawn and will receive a $5.00 gift certificate to the Scrap Addict store. (Please be sure to post a link to your LO in the blog challenge thread so we can keep track of who is playing.) Good luck and have fun!!!!!
2.10.2008
2/11 Monday Challenges
Morning, Everyone!
First off, let me tell you how great it was to see some of you out of your comfort zones last week with our one-photo-on-a-two-page-layout challenge. That was fun! Wasn't it.......Wasn't it? Well, you were really good sports about it and we had several takers who did an awesome job. This week, I can just about guarantee that you'll find the challenge easier. In keeping with the season, I want you to create a layout about something you love. I will, however, encourage you to think outside the box with this one. While our families would undoubtedly be first on everyone's list, is there something else you love that you could scrap about? How about a particular season, or pastime? How about a certain food? Just give that a passing thought as you come up with layout ideas this week.
We also have an ad challenge, which you can see above along with what I did with it.
Those of you who visit my blog got an early peek at this one this past weekend. See what you can do with it this week. Maybe you can use it as the design to document something you love.
~Catherine~
First off, let me tell you how great it was to see some of you out of your comfort zones last week with our one-photo-on-a-two-page-layout challenge. That was fun! Wasn't it.......Wasn't it? Well, you were really good sports about it and we had several takers who did an awesome job. This week, I can just about guarantee that you'll find the challenge easier. In keeping with the season, I want you to create a layout about something you love. I will, however, encourage you to think outside the box with this one. While our families would undoubtedly be first on everyone's list, is there something else you love that you could scrap about? How about a particular season, or pastime? How about a certain food? Just give that a passing thought as you come up with layout ideas this week.
We also have an ad challenge, which you can see above along with what I did with it.
Those of you who visit my blog got an early peek at this one this past weekend. See what you can do with it this week. Maybe you can use it as the design to document something you love.
~Catherine~
2.09.2008
Strip Journaling
I'm in love with strip journaling! Strip journaling allows me to fill my page with photos and still have room for journaling, as in this example:
Strip journaling allows me to see the patterned paper or other page elements underneath instead of covering it up, as in this example:
One way I used strip journaling recently was to make the journaling "block" in a specific shape, so that it functioned as a design element, too:
So, on your next layout, why don't you try some strip journaling? :)
Melanie
Scrapaddict Online DT
Strip journaling allows me to see the patterned paper or other page elements underneath instead of covering it up, as in this example:
One way I used strip journaling recently was to make the journaling "block" in a specific shape, so that it functioned as a design element, too:
So, on your next layout, why don't you try some strip journaling? :)
Melanie
Scrapaddict Online DT
2.07.2008
Justify Your Scrap Purchases!
If you’re like me you may have periods of guilt when it comes to your scrapping purchases. (Not too often mind you, but every now and then I do feel a bit of what I call “supply shame.”) One way to ease those pangs is to put your stash to good use for your kid’s school projects.
For example, my daughter’s school is having their annual Winter Sweetheart Carnival this coming weekend and as a room mom, I am in charge of decorating her class booth. One item required of every booth is a shoebox for ticket storage. Well those of you who know me know that I am not one to do anything halfway. One old shoebox, some cardstock, some buttons, some decorative tape, some bling and voila!…the best darned ticket box the school will ever see. :) I even dusted off my Cricut to create the lettering. How’s that for supply justification? *wink* And I will be further vindic ated when my supplies are put to additional use as I design and create the poster for their booth.
For example, my daughter’s school is having their annual Winter Sweetheart Carnival this coming weekend and as a room mom, I am in charge of decorating her class booth. One item required of every booth is a shoebox for ticket storage. Well those of you who know me know that I am not one to do anything halfway. One old shoebox, some cardstock, some buttons, some decorative tape, some bling and voila!…the best darned ticket box the school will ever see. :) I even dusted off my Cricut to create the lettering. How’s that for supply justification? *wink* And I will be further vindic ated when my supplies are put to additional use as I design and create the poster for their booth.
So remember, your scrapping supplies need not be used solely for your scrapbooking ventures. Volunteer to make a few projects for your child’s classroom and both you and the school will benefit from the experience.
Julie
ScrapAddict Design Team
2.06.2008
Spring Cleaning in February
Do you ever get to the point in your scrap area when you just feel overloaded with...stuff? I had so much paper overflowing from my cabinet that it was hindering my scrapping mood and it was getting difficult to find things. Sometimes I couldn't even shut the drawers. I didn't want to go fishing in all that paper, hunting for things, so much of it just collected dust. I felt guilty anytime I thought of getting rid of it, though, so it just kept piling up and up since I don't have a ton of scrap time lately. I finally decided I was being ridiculous and got up the nerve to clean it out, even if I just put it in a big box to forget for a while. I was amazed at the paper I had in there from who knows when! Some of it I didn't even like anymore and wondered why I had bothered buying it in the first place. Some were kits that weren't really my style but I had been clinging to them thinking I might just find the perfect picture to go with them. At some point, you have to realize what you really will use and what will probably sit there growing into a larger fire hazard by the day.
Once I had weeded out everything I knew I wouldn't use, I decided I would find someone who would get some use out of it. I might be cleaning things out, but I don't like to be wasteful. A lot of trees died to make my scrap paper and my Environmental Science teacher would be aghast to see me toss it into the landfill. I contacted someone I thought would get use out of it and when she said she'd take it off my hands, I boxed it up and whisked it off to the post office before I could change my mind. I can't believe how relieved I feel! My scrap cabinet no longer overflows with paper I won't use and I have a lot less guilt at the thought of it sitting there, wasting away. I should have done this months ago!
Maybe you're the type of scrapper who only buys what you will use, but if you are like me and amass far more than you will ever need, think about a day of purging and cleaning. There are lots of things you can do with your unwanted stash, too. You can find a fellow scrapper to RAK it to, or we have a forum to trade kits if you have one you don't want but have your eye on another. Many schools and hospitals would love to have your donations as art projects for children. Let your own kids have it to play with or to make cards for grandma. There are plenty of ways to reduce your stash without feeling a pang of guilt. I did figure out the very best reason to clean out my cabinet, though...CHA is coming up and now I have room for more. Oh, the cycle never ends!
Anita, Scrap Collector
Once I had weeded out everything I knew I wouldn't use, I decided I would find someone who would get some use out of it. I might be cleaning things out, but I don't like to be wasteful. A lot of trees died to make my scrap paper and my Environmental Science teacher would be aghast to see me toss it into the landfill. I contacted someone I thought would get use out of it and when she said she'd take it off my hands, I boxed it up and whisked it off to the post office before I could change my mind. I can't believe how relieved I feel! My scrap cabinet no longer overflows with paper I won't use and I have a lot less guilt at the thought of it sitting there, wasting away. I should have done this months ago!
Maybe you're the type of scrapper who only buys what you will use, but if you are like me and amass far more than you will ever need, think about a day of purging and cleaning. There are lots of things you can do with your unwanted stash, too. You can find a fellow scrapper to RAK it to, or we have a forum to trade kits if you have one you don't want but have your eye on another. Many schools and hospitals would love to have your donations as art projects for children. Let your own kids have it to play with or to make cards for grandma. There are plenty of ways to reduce your stash without feeling a pang of guilt. I did figure out the very best reason to clean out my cabinet, though...CHA is coming up and now I have room for more. Oh, the cycle never ends!
Anita, Scrap Collector
2.05.2008
I {heart} new Scrap Supplies
There are SO many new products out there...and we have the best job in the world at this time....CHA time. If you aren't aware...CHA is Craft and Hobby Association and two times a year they put on a *huge* retailers only trade show. We can't walk out with product and we don't bring cash like an expo.....but we do get to see all the latest trends and walk a huge convention center being overwhelmed at every step by glorious goodies.
Cosmo Cricket's New Cogsmo LineWe leave on Sat for 4 days of sunshine albeit through a window at the tradeshow...then again I am not sure there *are* windows there
We are posting sneak peeks in our forum daily....stop in and let us know what you think of the new stuff available. And locally we'll be having a sneak peek on Feb 13th at 6:30pm. We also come loaded down with freebies and gifts from the show...we look forward to seeing you all there!
2.04.2008
Monday Challenge!
Woohoo!!! We are back with the regular Monday challenges! Everybody’s doing their own version of a happy dance, right? I just know you are! You are ready for a REAL challenge this week, I can tell. So this week I want you to stretch and grow. I want you to take one photo…..one photo that tells a story…..and turn it into a 2-page layout. Yep, only one photo on a 2-pager.
I've shared a few ideas to get you started!
I've shared a few ideas to get you started!
Catherine 
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