This past weekend I got more scrapbook layouts finished, using more of my stash of the "Shoreline" paper collection from American Craft. As I mentioned before, this collection is from 2012, but it worked perfectly for…

I'm back to share my second challenge entry for The Memory Nest blog Summer Sketch Challenges. Say that three times fast. Again I am using the Echo Park "Homegrown" Collection I purchased earlier this year with…

A couple years ago, I was privileged to be on The Memory Nest blog design team. Once we started homeschooling, I did not re-apply, but I miss designing for Leslie's sketch challenges.  Sketches are the hardest for me, but I a…

Every time you turn around, there is a new trend in scrapbooking.  This shows that really creative people are involved in this industry. Obviously. However, we scrapbookers can get so excited about the new trends, designs, an…

Y'all. I cried while making this video. #Truth. Not while actually creating the layout, but while I was doing the narration. I started reminiscing.  Bad move on my part. My oldest is 19 and this is the latest page f…

Today I'm sharing another tutorial for making a second seasonal card with this exclusive stamp set and Thinlits die bundle. It's exclusive and only available until August 31, 2016 or while supplies last. If you hav…

If you like being a part of an exclusive club, then you need to get the new Thoughtful Branches Bundle with stamp set and matching Thinlit dies right now from Stampin' Up. It's exclusive and only available until August…

Wanna know what the fuss is all about? Paper Pumpkin is the new rage for paper crafters: a monthly kit with all the supplies you need to spend some fun, creative time. BARGAIN ALERT! Until October 10, 2016, when you order …

Don't you love that feeling of accomplishment? Right now I am patting myself on the back for completing our Galveston vacation album in two weeks. The vacation that was four years ago. Don't worry, my marriage is st…

Happy Saturday! This layout will probably have you craving ice cream.  If you're from Texas, then go right ahead and indulge in your favorite flavor of Blue Bell while you read this post. I'm a mint chocolate chip gal…

The best way to get those vacation photos in your album is definitely by way of double-page layouts. I was able to do another 10 photos on this spread, which shares our day at the Moody Gardens Aquarium and Rainforest Pyramids …

Behold the next layout for the Galveston vacation album. It's a double-page spread -- fairly simple -- but the storyboard process (using the strips of small photos) with minimal embellishments and a large title make it albu…

This past week, I played in my scrapbook paper to bring about some mojo.  Do you do that too?  Nothing works better for deciding what layout I want to work on next than to discover paper I forgot I had.  During my playtime, I dis…

Today's layout was inspired by Pinterest.  I have more ideas pinned than I will ever be able to complete in this lifetime, how about you? I selected this layout to scraplift because it is simple, clean, and classic. …

With the new Stampin' Up "Pop of Pink" Designer Series paper featuring gold touches,  I had to try it out on a scrapbook layout! This layout features photos of my new craft room we completed this Spring. There…

Each quarter, I look forward to receiving my new issue of CardMaker Magazine. Not only it is one of the few printed card magazines still in circulation, but each issue has tutorials and card examples that even the beginner card…

Every month's Paper Pumpkin kit is such a treat. Each specially designed kit comes with instructions, pre-cut elements, ink spot, and stamp set -- everything you need for a fun, relaxing, crafting time. Click above to lea…

Today I want to show you an adorable, sweet stamp set that is perfect for making thank you and friendship cards.  And you can earn it FREE as a Stampin' Up host!  I am pretty sure this will be one item that you will add to yo…