Saturday, April 30, 2011

I Scream layout

I recently completed my first one-hour challenge online. And it WAS challenging! Mainly because I decided to do it even though the kids were running around, begging for attention (really, how dare they???) and trying to 'help'. Lesson learned.

Anyway, the challenge, on the Club CK blog at creatingkeepsakes.com, was a funny one for me. I just finished my Disney albums and while they were a lot of fun, I was kind of ready to be "done" with themed papers and embellishments. What was the challenge? Use themed paper and embellishments! Or a retro technique, or cliched title. Well, after madly tearing apart my scrap space looking for patterned scissors (unsuccessfully! Future post: how to organize your scrap space?) I went with those special corner rounders with the photo mounting slits that I think I bought when I began scrapping and haven't used since. And the photo I chose didn't have many themed stickers, but the CTMH Cherry-O kit was still perfect. I also used one of the journaling spots I made in bulk the other night. I hope you like it! I didn't win (random selection) but had fun with the challenge and will definitely complete another one. Maybe when the kids are in bed.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

It's about time.

After being a scrapbooker for over 6 years, and a Close To My Heart consultant for 3.5, I thought it was about time to start a blog. To share with you my projects, ideas, and information that I gather.

It is about time. Making the time to enjoy my hobby, making the time to work at my hobby. Making the time for myself (as so many of us do not!). It's all about time.

And the title? My friends and I "happened" upon scrapping as an excuse to get together regularly. We picked it out of a few hobby choices. And wow-- I have really come to love it!

Also....I happen to be scrapping right now. OK, I'm working on various scrapbook-related tasks (like, oh, starting a blog). But... it's all connected.

Anyway, I hope you check back often. And I hope to make the time to provide you with fun stuff to check out when you're here.