Favorite CHA Releases

As many of you know last week was CHA in Anaheim. Of course, I wasn't there (maybe someday) but I am excited about some of the new products. What I'm not excited about is that Paris Hilton has entered the scrapbooking world. Although she didn't design the products herself, she does get to approve them. They are aimed at teens in an effort to tap into that developing scrapbook market. I don't know how she could be more opposite to scrapping, but I guess she has to get her tentacles into everything. *shudder* What's really disappointing is that she is considered a "role model" for today's teens.

ANYWAY...here are some of my favorite new releases. Although I have been a huge fan of Basic Grey for years, I'm not jumping up and down about their new products. All I could think when I was flipping through was, "Seen it, seen it, seen it..." However, I do like their Wisteria line. The brads are especially yummy.

I had cooled to 3 Bugs in a Rug over the last year or so, but I love their new lines! Aren't those little birds precious? I love the mix of subdued colors and the throw back style to the 60's. Those owls remind me of the owl from the old Tootsie Pop commercials. You know, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop..."

Also very cool is the Melange series from Creative Imaginations. Marah Johnson (one of my favorites) and Christine Adolph combined their styles to make this funky fresh line. I dig the camo paper and those leopard print duckies are to die for. I'm not in the market for any baby scrapbook products, but I'll be watching for what else these two come up with.

I saved the best for last! Maya Road has come out with some ADORABLE chipboard shapes as well as a mist to color them with. I must have them all!!! Check out those angel wings, and those trees, and what about those gears?! So cute, fun, and different!

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering, I did scrap last Scrump Day, but I can't post the layout yet. I am doing another round of Scrap Whispers, so I can't reveal it until the race is over. On a side note, my friend Jennifer pointed out that "scrump" actually means "to steal fruit." Too funny!

"Scrump Day" Layouts to Share

After only completing one layout last semester, I decided I need to pick one day of the week for scrapbooking. I picked Wednesday, and since it is called "Hump Day," I created "Scrump Day." :D Of course I don't get to spend an entire day scrapbooking, but I did get one layout done. Here it is plus the one from last week. These are for my niece's scrapbook album. Love ya, Brieze!

Scraproom Reveal

As many of you know, since last November Jerry and I have been working on remodeling my Scraproom. Completely. Paint, floors, everything. Well, I am pleased to announce that it is finished! And I just love it.

The walls are a very pale pink, similar to a french manicure. The curtains and chandelier are from Ikea. The light on my desk is also an iPod dock.
For the flower jars, I saved Frappaccino bottles, spray painted the lids, and then stamped some tags for labels.
These jars are from Ikea and hold all of my brads, buttons, and small embellishments by color.
Jerry made this pegboard for me. Everything came from Home Depot. And where does all that lovely light come from? A Sun Tunnel-I just LOVE it! And here are a few things I altered especially for the room. The clock and clock face are Heidi Swapp.

e-Published Again!

I am so excited! After coming home from Christmas vacation, I discovered that one of my layouts is featured in the Scrapbooks Etc. newsletter. I had posted this layout MONTHS ago and had forgotten I even entered it. Such a nice surprise!

We had a wonderful time at the Cabin again this year. It started snowing on Sunday and snowed hard all the way through Christmas day. On Friday we had a great time sledding in all the nice powdery snow.

Kean made the MAFYES ("Most Amazing Fort You've Ever Seen") and both kids had a great time playing in it.
The only sad part was when Poe got lost and was discovered frozen to the ground after spending two nights in the snow. She survived fine tho and appears no worse for the wear. She even tried to stay behind at the Cabin and was caught hiding behind Papo's chair. Fortunately I found her and brought her home.

I hope everyone had a blessed and safe Christmas. Happy New Year!!!

School's OUT!

After a really busy semester, I get a one month break for the Winter Holidays. Yay!!! I had a great time in both my classes and I'm really looking forward to the Spring Semester. Also, I expect to get an A+ in both Art Design and Critical Thinking. Sure wish I had put this much effort in last time I was in college...

Here is my Art final. We had to create a piece of art using a nursery rhyme that was assigned by our teacher. I had so much fun with this. I drew out the house and garage and then painted it with acrylic paint. I painted printer paper to make my own gray paper-it has a nice texture to it. I colored in the black and white images using chalk and Stickles. Then I used Crystal Effects on the balloons and the bicycle to make them glossy and stand out. I coated the entire piece in Mod Podge to preserve it. I'm so happy with how this turned out that I plan to frame it and hang it in Miriam's room. Too fun! This class opened up so many new techniques for me, I can't wait to take the Design 2 class.

Scrap Whispers Layout

Hello, Lovely People! My last Scrap Whispers round is over so I can now share this layout. It's the only one I've done in months due to school. I really need to figure out a way to include scrapping in my week since it is so grounding for me.

***If you want to play along at Scrap Whispers, the new round is starting soon. Just sign up by December 24th.***

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