Crop and Create Winnipeg!

I attended the Crop and Create Winnipeg crop this weekend at the Greenwood Inn.  I had a great time, met some wonderful, fabulous scrappy friends and got a bit of scrapping done while I was at it!  I finished the following pages and cards at the crop...

This first LO is a pic of my hubby and I at a friends wedding last summer.  I love the new Maggie Holmes Design paper by Crate.  It is truly one of my favorites this year.  I need to get my hands on a 6x6 paper pad though...and her gold glitter Thickers!  I love them and can't find them...if you know where to grab a pack and the paper pad, let me know!  

This next is a card that I made using the Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic paper line.  It is super adorable paper - which I got for a steal of a deal at Winners here in Winnipeg!  I cut out the butterflies using the nestabilities cuts on my Cameo.  

This is a thank you card that I made for my mom...shhh...don't tell her just yet.  I will be mailing it soon so she should get it in a few days.  Again I used the 5th and Frolic line!

And last but not least, a cute little LO of my little guy  I just piled a bunch of papers and embellies to create this cute messy LO.  

And of course I couldn't end a post without some cute pics of some fabulous ladies out there!  Hope to scrap with you all again soon!

Thanks for looking!  I'm not off to Edmonton for a trip to visit some dear friends that I miss sooooo much!

Jody

Brandon Scrapbooking Convention LO's

 I wanted to share with you my LO's that I will be teaching at the Brandon Scrapbooking Convention coming up in May.  I was selected to be the "guest designer" for the Convention!!!  I came up with these two LO's for the wonderful ladies that will be cropping for a great cause!

This first LO is using MME's Noteworthy Collection.  I cut out some pieces using my Cameo, used some punches and created some dimension with layering.  This is an easy class to take, all pieces will be cut and supplied so it's really just a "glue and take" kinda' project!

The second LO that I will be teaching has a bit more detail to it.  If you choose to take the class, you will learn how to use the different types of mists and a swing on a masking technique.  Again I cut out some pieces with my Cameo, Tim Holtz dies and then layered with some stickers and other pieces here and there.  It really will be a great class to participate in.

If you are interested in joining the fun at the Convention in Brandon, sign up here.  It will be lots of fun and will be going towards a great cause!

Hope to see you there!!

Jody

New Loves

I have a new love...well an old love really....but a new one to share with you....Crate Paper (sigh).  I have loved every line they have put out and my new favorite is the DIY Shop and of course Maggie Holmes line.  I still am looking for the Maggie Holmes sticker sheets and some of her embellies as my LSS didn't get them in  :(   The colors are so beautiful together and pretty in every way - I couldn't just buy one of each!!!

And finally I got my photos back from Costco - apparently their machine broke and it took a week to get it fixed....yeah - because that is the reason I haven't had photos printed for 6 months....  ;)

Here is a pic of my beautiful neice - she has chocolate on her face but I couldn't resist those pretty eyes and smile!  I used a combo of different Crate Paper lines, and the Maggie Holmes line...love it all!

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 I'm sad as I had splattered some gold paint on the photos - when I tried to take it off I scratched the photo!  I'll have to replace it I know...eventually....

And here is a card I made using the leftovers of all my stuff...my desk is filled with ripped pieces, scraps and glue - so why not make the best of it before cleaning right?

 Thanks for stopping by - chat soon!

Jody

Creating with Sketches Volume 2

Thats right scrappers - Creative Scrappers Creating with Sketches Volume 2 is out and ready to be purchased!!!  

I am very thankful and privileged to be a part of this fabulous sketch book that Kristine Davidson over at Creative Scrappers created.  Her first book was awesome and, since I've had the opportunity at quick sneak peak - I know that this one is just as great!!!  

And.....for our lovely and fabulous readers, Kristine has allowed my readers to have $2 off their purchase of a digital copy!  Yeah for you guys!!!

Head on over to her store the Creative Scrappers store and purchase your copy of this wonderful sketch book for all your LO's and project life projects!!!  There are over 100 sketches and 60 international designers!  This book has endless possibilities!  

Use coupon code CWS2Discount to receive $2 off the digital copy!

Here is my LO based on a sketch that Kristine created!

Head on over to her site to check out the book and get your digital copy!!!

Jody

Gossamer Blue and MME Challenge

I finally got back to scrapping a bit.  Sewing was my main addiction these past few weeks, however I needed to dive into my paper, glue and embellies again - it had been way too long!

As always, when I grab a coffee in the morning and read the numerous blogs that I love, I found that Gossamer Blue and MME were having a challenge!  This was just the push I needed to get back at it!

I used many different papers from MME, mostly from Lost and Found 2 and 3.  As my sewing machine was up and running I added some stitching around the edges to frame the LO...it was definitely missing something when I didn't stitch around the edges - it felt incomplete and this added the subtle finishing touches.

A few close ups...

Off to the library with my little guy!  I will post the new library bag that I made for him last week - just for him to carry his books back and forth!!

Have a great week everyone!

Jody

Sewing up a storm!!

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE to sew?  Well it seems to have taken over my LIFE since I finished my little guy's quilt for Christmas!  I can't get fabric and projects out of my head!  I really good friend of mine from Stony Plain showed me a long, long time ago, the basics for quilting.  Until I actually finished a quilt, I didn't realize how satisfying it really was.  So - I am now quilting and sewing away! 

I had purchased a few Basic Grey fabric/quilt kits from a beautiful quilt store in Stony Plain Alberta just before we moved....they have been sitting in my cupboard ever since - tradgedy I know...

So I decided to get to it and quilt away....

This is the Basic Grey Christmas Line from a few years ago.  I had purchased this line in paper and absolutely loved it - so when I saw it in fabric - it was all mine!!!  It came in a kit with a pattern called Double Bubble made by Crazy Old Ladies.  It is now completely sewn together and am just waiting to get the batting to sandwich it - still deciding on how I should quilt it together?  Let me know what you think by leaving a comment - I am always open to new suggestions!

This is what it looks like as a complete quilt front.  I love how it turned out - and was super simple for a newbie like me.  (Thanks hubbie for being my holder upper!!!)

On to paper crafting....here are a few cards I made for a class that I will be teaching coming up in February.  It is using My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 3 line.  

 I used my Silhouette Cameo for some of the pieces as well as my Big Shots and a Tim Holtz embossing folder.  

The need for sewing is coming on again....

Take care and have a great week!

Blog Makeover and a little project!

Yup - finally I got a blog make over!!!  I am super excited about how it turned out - and all my thanks goes to Kristine Davidson over at Just Being Creative.  I really wanted something vintage, yet modern, colorful yet muted....sounds crazy right?!  Well Kristine hit the make without question!  THANK YOU KRISTINE for my new look!!!

And if you are looking for a new blog header/makeover, head on over to her blog and sign up!  She is super quick, very reasonable and extremely talented!  

To celebrate my new makeover, I'm giving away a little RAK to one random friend who leaves a comment.  Tell me what your goals are for 2013 - and don't forget to leave a link to your blog so I can stop by and leave a sweet comment for you!

And since I've been MIA for soooooo long, I wanted to post a few pics of my latest project - My Dr. Seuss quilt that I made for my little guy!  Thanks to You Tube I was able to hand bind it too - which is way easier than I thought it was going to be!  I created this quilt using the disapearring 9 patch.  It really is in the way that you cut up your squares!
So I guess I am now an official quilter - It feels so amazing to get a project done and have someone enjoy it!!!

Thanks for looking and have a great New Years!

Hope to hear from you soon - oh yeah - and the deadline for the RAK is January 7th at midnight central time!