"Scrappy" FREEZE...

Heavens knows that I have lots of bells and whistles for my "scrappy" habit...I have decided to go on a "FREEZE."  Yup that's right...I haven't bought that much stuff in ages, so it should be relatively easy...I know my stuff isn't all that current and I'm sure I have lots that has been retired, but I bought it because I liked it and it's time to start using it...I also need to remember to start using my ribbon, buttons, flowers, punches, and all those other goodies that I just had to have...I ran in spurts buying things...My purge on scrappy supplies has been completed so now it's now time to "use my stash."  I also had a scad of pre made kits that I have finally completed using...now I need to create on my own...Which is kind of funny, as I don't do well on my own...I am a lifter...I think I have good intentions, but when it comes to putting it all down I'm a mess...Two places that I look for lifts are www.scrapbook.com and Pinterest...I have also concluded that unless I am absolutely sure that I'm going to create what I find on Pinterest, I don't pin it...Just cleaned out all that stuff too along with the file folder that I have with layouts to lift...

I have 3 weekend IRL (in real life) crops coming up and I'm starting to put together kits to take with me...Makes things much easier...I also coincide with my friend Chris regarding who's bring what so that we don't duplicate...this way we have plenty of "stash" to use...

Well all most time to watch the Packers...Hope everyone had a wonderful day...

Till next time...CRAFT ON...

Things are starting to...

wind down for camping...Which means finding room for all the stuff that will need to come home...This is when I usually have duplicate of everything from soup to nuts in the cupboards...Pots, pans, dishes, and stuff like that stays out there...Clothes, bed linens, and food make there way home...Lots of stuff, such as cleaning supplies, bed linen, and stuff like that just get washed, cleaned up and put in the box for the spring...But the fact remains that it still needs to have a place until then...

Been doing a lot of purging of paper work, clothes, dishes and the list goes on...I've been retired 8 years now and all though I know I've done a lot around here, it seems like it never ends...Where all this stuff has come from is beyond me...LOL...

Purged a lot of stuff from scrapbook and card making too...If a new scrapper/card maker asked me where do they start in this wonderful hobby, I would tell them for scrapbooking to buy kits...Everything you need is usually there and it all matches...Card making, I would tell them to pick one product line and stick with it...Of course that would be Stampin Up...and if you are that new card maker, here's a link to a great gal that just happens to sell Stampin Up...and if you're an old hat at card making, still stop in and see Chris...besides being a GREAT friend she has some awesome ideas to share...Here's a link to her personal blog too...ENJOY...

Stampin Up With Chris

Chris's Blog

I can't believe that it's been...

over a year since I've posted here...No excuses...Not that I get that much traffic here, if any, but I must say I did enjoy posting things...

 

A little update on what's been going on...Have had issues with both of my knees...knee surgery took care of that...It's been a long road, but it is being well traveled...I'm still camping...The season is all most over so it will be time to close up soon...seems like it just started...weather hindered the first six weeks for sure...I'm still scrapbooking...making cards too...Have 3 IRL crops coming up in October and November...Also have a trip to Vegas planned in the near future...Grandchildren are growing like weeds...I'm trying to keep up with the latest trends in the world of scrapbooking, but I tend to go back to my pretty much plain and simple style...Had the carpet removed from my upstairs and my basement...consider vinyl planking in the upstairs...which is where my scrap area is...I like the look it will give the room, just not sure if I'm willing to spend those kinds of dollars...Ken and I will put peel and stick in the basement...Have had carpeting down there for years and now that the dogs are getting older, it was time to have it removed as the upstairs...I spend more time in the scraproom than the downstairs, even though it's finished...More of a man cave now...lol...I'm still frequent a couple of scrapbook forums...more active on one than the other...then I pretty much lurk at a few others...Hard to believe too that Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas will be upon us before you know it...Christmas is by far my favorite...I love decorating my house and it just seems to perk things up...Nothing fancy or expense, just me and my decorations...Really don't get that much company for the holidays except Christmas Eve when the family is here...I do it for me...Been doing a lot of purging around the house...I've lived here over 30 years and there comes a time when somethings gotta go...Figured it might as well be me and save some work for my kids somewhere down the road...Pretty much have all the rooms done except for the basement and attic...I've done more in the basement but still needs to be gone over...My upstairs closets are the ones...those are the catch alls and believe me they have caught a lot over the years...I've also been going through all my "scrapiness" and getting rid of lots of things...Some of it's just gone in the trash, other stuff to the art room at the local elementary school, and some other stuff I will take to the IRL crops and put out on the for sale table...Maybe I'll make a few extra dollars to spend on some more scrap stuff...lol...Well this pretty much sums things up and I think I've babbled long enough...

 

I'm really going to try and post more often...

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day...

Looking for ways to use up your scraps???

Then head on over to http://scrapyourscraps.blogspot.fr/ for lots of idea, tips, techniques and what not...I'm sure you'll be glad that you did...

Hope to see you there...

June...

Just a couple...

of cards I made using up some scraps...Pinterest was definitely my inspiration...Thanks for looking...

Congrats Scrap your Scraps on...

your opening day, June 1, 2014...wanted to post this then, but was having issues with my computer...probably more operator error than anything...lol...

If you haven't already done so, head on over to http://scrapyourscraps.blogspot.fr/ to see what the fuss is all about...

I for one just loved the pocket cards that Mandy shared with us...making up some of those cards will not only use up some scraps but will remind  me to use my sewing machine...I am definitely inspired...

A huge shout out to Solange Jacquet for putting this all together...I can hardly wait to see what the rest of the month has for us in store...I am so proud to be a part of this team...

Looking forward to seeing you at Scrap your Scraps...A link to the site is also here on my blog...See you there...

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day...

June...

Scrappy Wednesday

The majority of my scraps are used for making cards...

 

Not sure about you, but when I first started to scrap I saved everything...I mean everything...well as I soon found out, that was overwhelming...I still save scraps, but there is a method now to my madness...It took me a little time to get this organized like this, but once I did, it's definitely a breeze in finding something that I could use...No scrappy time was taken for this, as I accomplished this feat while watching TV...

 

I normally do not save anything smaller than 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches...When I have a scrap, that is just a little bigger than the size mentioned, I tend to cut it down to size right then and there, instead of putting it in the scrap pile...to me it saves time...

 

If I have left over scraps from a kit, I put those all in a baggie...this way, I'm not looking for matching items when making a card...

 

My PP scraps go in a separate folder...A little harder to organize, but at least they are together...

 

My CS scraps go in individual folders...Green, Brown, Orange, Red, etc...

 

Believe it or not, I do find stuff in my stash that  I now think is UGLY...Those go in a baggie that I then take to the IRL crops with me and they go on the freebie table or PIF table...

 

Have fun...

 

 

Exceptionally Excited and Honored...

I have been chosen to be one of the contributors to "Scrap Your Scraps" Blog for the next 6 months...To say that I'm excited and nervous is putting it mildly, since I know there were lots of applicants...I'm definitely the "grandmother" of the group...lol...I'm looking forward to learning and sharing...Here's a link to the site, if you'd like to check it out...I'm still learning all the ins and outs on my end. so I hope I did this right...

 

Also, congrats to the rest of the contributors...Looking forward to a fun filled 6 months learning and sharing...

http://scrapyourscraps.blogspot.fr/

Scrappy Tips

Not sure how many people use wood stamps anymore, but I found that if I coat the wood block with clear nail polish, either before or after adhering the stamp itself, it tends to be easier to keep the block a little cleaner...
 

Don't know about you, but I've dropped my brads/eyelets many times and have had one heck of time picking them up...Don't take another second away from you crafting doing that...I found that some scissors have a magnetic tip and will help in picking those up...I have fiskars...Another tip is try using a bingo wand...That works wonder too...especially if it's a big spill it picks up more than the scissors...
 

When using embossing powder, I've tried all those little containers etc. that they have for spillage...for me the best is using a page from an old magazine...the powder doesn't seem to stick to the page and definitely goes back into the container a little easier...
 

Garage sales are perfect places to find that old dictionary that your may be looking for along with being priced reasonably...

 

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3 great chances to win this fabulous giveaway...follow the link and then the instructions...good luck....

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Phil Dawson #4

I for one wish Phil all the luck in the world...He is one classy player that stayed true to the Browns for all these years...
After our team was taken from Cleveland and then returned, Phil has remained faithful to the Brown's fans...I for one, appreciate everything he did for this team...but he is only 1 man...what happened to the rest of the players???  Anyone would love to make the dollars these players make...Phil earned his and then some...you earned a spot in my heart for being ever so faithful...
I certainly hope that before he retires he's able to have a Super Bowl ring placed on his finger...It is long over due and and well deserved...
Wishing you all the luck in the world...I will miss you, but will always cheer for you...

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Using Washi Tape & Mr. Huey's

Well I took the plunge and now have some Washi Tape and Mr. Huey's...Now it's time to take a deep breath and use these items...All I've accomplished is making some cards...I'm still consider myself a novice in using both of these items...I'm a scrapper and card maker that can't create on their own, therefore I need inspiration...All of the cards are lifts from either Splitcoast Stampers, Two Peas, Pinterest, or Scrapbook.com...Used lots of scrap paper trying to get just the right pressure on Mr. Huey's otherwise I had a mess...So thanks to everyone for my inpsiration...I hope I did your ideas justice...TFL...

Misting Technique

I might be late to the game and everyone already does stuff like this, but just in case, wanted to share...I just watched this video about misting and thought it was awesome on how she did this...
Plus she doesn't use a cutter, she just eyeballs and then cuts away with her scissors...Enjoy...
Also want to say that I found this on Two Peas in a Bucket...Thanks for the inspiration...

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/projects/videos/1883540-213-in-2013-love-her/

Destash and Giveaway

Want to win some "scrappiness???"  Click on the link and follow the directions...Good luck all...

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