Scrap Happy Work

A Couple of Cards for FUN

2011-12-30T22:31:00.000-08:00

So I got some goodies from Bev Ybarra over at The Piece by Piece on Etsy. I came up with a couple of quick cards using the dressforms and some of the trim. I also used some glittery twine but sorry I can't remember the manufacturer. I think the twine was from We are Memory Keeper Sew Easy line. Stamps are from Unity Stamp Company of course.

Unity Stamp Company Kit of the Month Challenge - Dec #3

2011-12-30T22:24:00.001-08:00

The Unity Stamp Company has a monthly challenge using their kit of the month. So here is another of my entries for December.

Supplies Used:

Echo Park Paper Wintertime and Yours Truly paper
Unity Stamp Company October 2011 KOM stamp

Unity Stamp Company Kit of the Month Challenge - Dec #2

2011-12-30T22:20:00.000-08:00

The Unity Stamp Company has a monthly challenge using their kit of the month. So here is another of my entries for December.

Supplies used:

Echo Park Yours Truly
Core'dinations Pink Cardstock
Unity Stamp Company Dec 2011 KOM

Unity Stamp Company Kit of the Month Challenge

2011-12-30T22:09:00.000-08:00

The Unity Stamp Company has a monthly challenge using their kit of the month. If you have been here before I am sure you have seen my previous challenge entries. So here is one of my entries for December.

Supplies Used:

Echo Park Yours Truly paper (black polka dot paper)
Imaginisce Enchanted paper (pink polka dot paper)
Black Seam Binding from Zipper Stop
Unity Stamp Company stamps from December 2011 KOM

Unity Stamp Ippity Chick Challenge results....

2011-12-30T18:23:00.000-08:00

I forgot to check back with all the busyness of the holidays but excited to share that I was featured on the Chick Challenge......

Another submission for Authentique December Sketch Challenge

2011-12-14T14:02:00.000-08:00

So I want to craft but something fun and quick. So I did another card for the Authentique December Sketch Challenge.

Used the Delight paper, Unity Stamp Co. Authentique Itty Bitty Stamp Happy Day, Ek Success Border punches, and some paper roses from I Am Roses.

Authentique December Sketch Challenge

2011-12-13T19:40:00.000-08:00

So here is another sketch challenge I am participating in. This one is for Authentique Paper's December sketch challenge. Luckily I recently scored some of the Freebird 6x6 paper from Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA. They are on sale 50% off so if you are in the area go check them out and stock up. These papers are great for card making, so that is the sketch I used.

Here is my design using:
Fair Weather 117 and 120
Delight 109
Seam Binding from Zipper Stop
Spellbinders dies

Ippity Chick Challenge

2011-12-11T21:43:00.000-08:00

Ok so by now you can probably tell I am in love with Unity Stamp Company stamps. What is even more wonderful about their stamps is all the challenges you can participate in with their stamps. Here's another one from the Ippity Chick Challenge check out here on their blog.

Here's my entry to this challenge:

Products used:

Ippity stamp: Thankfuly for you
Echo Park Paper For the Record 6x6 paper pad
Seam Binding from the Zipper Stop
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist English Ivy (dyed the seam binding)

Unity Stamp Co. Blog Challenge

2011-12-11T19:13:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry for this month's challenge at Unity Stamp Co.'s Blog.

Products used:
Cosmo Cricket's Holly Jolly paper
Spellbinder's Die Floral Doily Motifs
Stamp from Unity Stamp Co. My Little Shoebox Snowman Stamp & Die
Sizzix BasicGrey Snowflake #2 Die
Martha Stewart Scallop Border Punch
EK Success Arch Scallop Edger Punch
EK Success Intertwined Arches Edger Punch

Flower Vase Easel Card

2011-11-30T12:03:00.001-08:00

Check out my post about this card on my other blog here

A pretty little card

2011-11-29T17:19:00.001-08:00

I made this card for a Unity Challenge but updated it with some twine to enter it for a DT call with The Twinery. I used Authentique's Blissful paper line on this one and the stamp is from Unity Stamp Company.

Season's Greetings Mini Album

2011-11-29T16:31:00.000-08:00

Create a festive Mini Album with Echo Park Paper's Season's Greeting line. This 16 page mini album measures 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches. All you need to create this mini album is adhesive. All the elements are included and all the trimming and punching of the paper is done for you! Your Holiday memories are all you need to add. Of course you can personalize your mini album by adding your own personal touches. Extra stickers including the Alpha Sticker Sheet from Echo Park paper is included in the kit.

Comes with a PDF Download.

Designer: Julia Orta Buszkiewicz

Special Shipping at $5 per kit also.

Buy it here.

The Piece by Piece June Challenge

2011-06-26T00:08:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry to the June Flower Challenge hosted by The Piece by Piece Blog...check it out here.

My flowers are made with fabric. I hand cut the flowers without any die or stencil. I just used the rolled flower method for the first one. I cut in a scallop shape as I spiraled. I then placed it on 2 levels of a handcut shaped circle. No pattern, I just folded the square of fabric in quarters and cut making my own scallop design.

The second flower also started with the rolled flower design. However, my fabric squares were smaller than I wanted the flower to be. So I just kept cutting in a scalloped fashion and piecing it together. I thing it gave it a more fluffy look. Basically I just kept playing til it came out the way I liked, lol.

The 3rd flower is the basic twist flower method. I just ruffled the fabric behind it to add some dimension.

The pins and flower centers I made and sell in my etsy shop. www.scraphappysupplies.etsy.com

Brag Book for Baby Gavin

2011-04-04T11:29:00.000-07:00

I made this brag book for my niece, Stephanie and her new lil bundle of Joy, Gavin. I used Fancy Pants Designs Little Sprout line and Create a Critter cartridge from Cricut.

Mini Album for my Twins 13th Bday

2011-04-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Made this album using the Fancy Pants Designs Celebrate Line and a Punky Sprouts Album.

Using vellum for paper flowers

2011-04-04T11:03:00.000-07:00

Decided to see what a paper flower would look like using Vellum. I have tons from a Mrs. Grossman's warehouse sale back in the day. The original vellum color was a very pale green. I misted it with some Glimmer Mist and this is the result. I really like it.

Mini Album Class with Suzy West

2011-04-04T10:39:00.000-07:00

This is a mini album class I took that Suzy West taught. Just love it and it worked perfectly with some of our NYC vacation pictures. Glitz Hoopla is the main line used.

Crate Paper Restorations

2011-04-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

This is a Challenge Kit project from Our Paper Place in Newark, CA using Crate Paper's Resorations Line. I just love this line. Unfortunately I didn't win : (

Christmas card production

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Monterey Album

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monterey bay continued

2009-10-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

Monterey Album continued

2009-10-11T19:28:00.000-07:00

Monterey album continued

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Monterey album continued

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Monterey Album continued

2009-09-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

The Butterfly Project

2009-09-27T23:19:00.000-07:00

Gift for Norma & Armando

2009-07-09T14:56:00.000-07:00

Used BO BUNNY Chipboard album, Fancy Pants Designs paper, rub-ons, and ribbons, Basic Grey fibers, and some other stuff I don't quite remember. Hope you like.

Gift for Norma & Armando Cont.

2009-07-09T14:46:00.000-07:00

Gift for Norma & Armando Cont.

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Gift for Norma & Armando Cont.

2009-07-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

NY Word Album

2009-01-03T16:38:00.000-08:00

I made my first word album. I cut out the pattern using chipboard on my Gazelle. I used the file for a word album from paperthreads.com

NY Word Album Cont.

2009-01-03T16:35:00.000-08:00

NY Word Album cont.

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NY Word Album continued

2009-01-03T16:22:00.000-08:00

Scared by Duffy

2009-01-03T12:23:00.001-08:00

My First Altered Clipboard

2008-12-21T22:51:00.000-08:00

At my office we have Dry Erase boards on our office door to indicate our whereabouts. I saw a class at Scrapbook store for creating a dry erase board. I wasn't thrilled with the paper being used but it inspired me. I remembered I had this Artboard (large clipboard) from my Close to My Heart consultant's kit and went from there. I used the CTMH Perfect Day Paper, Ribbons, and Sticker Ease. The flowers are from Imaginisce. Large Brad is Bazzil. Font of J is joliscript found on DaFont.com. I cut the Bracket die cut with My Gazelle using a cutter file from paperthreads.com.

Josiah Devine's Book

2008-11-20T15:16:00.000-08:00

This is the book I made for my friend Penny's youngest son. It was 2 months late but at least I delivered it in person! Which was great because we hadn't seen each other in 7 years!

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Central Park Carriage Ride

2008-11-20T14:49:00.000-08:00

Too much time away from my family

2008-11-17T20:28:00.000-08:00

An old Chinese proverb says that if you save a life, you become responsible for that life. My proverb is if you create a life, you become responsible for that life. My life is not my own but that of my children's. My love, devotion and energy is to help them grow to productive and happy beings. I love you Boo Babies! Can't wait to get home tomorrow.

You too Mr. Boo can't wait to feel your kisses too!

Love the New Song!

2008-10-17T15:04:00.001-07:00

Beyonce - If I were A Boy (New)
by Le-Tour-2Lor

Help make History....VOTE!

2008-10-03T12:15:00.001-07:00

One of my fav shows is coming back.....

2008-09-08T15:35:00.001-07:00

So if you like raunchy humor and want to laugh your ass off tune in to this show.

Going Back to Philly

Our High School reunion

2008-08-17T14:40:00.000-07:00

Michelle (my cousin), Me ; ), Veronica (Ronnie-also Michelle's god sister), Maria

We have all know each other basically our whole lives! Of course Michelle is my cousin and I lived with her family quite often Ronnie is Michelle's god sister so their families have know each other since birth! Ronnie and Maria went to the same schools from K-12 (not to mention back in the day all the Mexicans in South Bend, IN basically knew one another in some way). And finally Maria and I met Sophmore year at WHS and have been friends ever since.

Playing with Scrapblog.com

2008-08-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

You gotta see this movie.....

2008-07-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, I don't like to go to the theater so I am behind in movies all the time. I wait until they come out on DVD and I can watch in the comfort of my own home. Where I can tell the talkers to shut up freely, no one is kicking the back of my chair, no babies crying, I can pause to go to the bathroom, and it costs a fraction of a movie ticket. I know, I know I do miss the big screen (and that darn popcorn) at times but the pros of watching at home outweigh that con. So I finally picked up P.S. I Love You and man I am in LOVE with this movie. I cried and laughed the entire time and mostly at the same time. I am extremely emotional about movies which involve the death of a loved one to begin with but this movie just tears your heart to shreds and then warms your soul at the same time. That is what a really good movie is supposed to do, touch you and make you feel what the characters are feeling. Koodos to Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler for their beautiful portrayal of true love!!!!

Inspiring....

2008-07-06T15:33:00.000-07:00

FIre Sky

2008-06-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

We have had several fires in Northern California in the past month. This one was nearest our home and we noticed the smoke and ash darkening the sky. We turned and saw the Sun glowing an eerie Red that we had never experienced before. So we caught some pictures. I also snapped one of Sophia that I wanted to add.

NBA Nation

2008-06-23T12:49:00.000-07:00

We went to Carnaval San Francisco on May 24th and I am in the process of making an 8x8 memory book of the day. The big event for us was the NBA Nation activities. Monta Ellis and Matt Barnes from the Golden State Warriors were in attendance and we were able to get autographs and pictures. Sophia and Lianna played a WNBA shootout contest. It was like playing HORSE but spelling out WNBA and timed. I was very proud of them for stepping up and playing in front of all those people when they really don't play basketball in the first place. It was a very fun day for all of us.

NBA Nation continued

2008-06-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

NBA Nation continued

2008-06-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

Binky Boy & Denied Pages

2008-06-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Monster Jam

2008-06-01T19:40:00.000-07:00

Scrapapalooza Y'all!

2008-05-23T22:57:00.000-07:00

Cheeky Girl

2008-05-13T22:59:00.000-07:00

One of our local stores advertised Page Maps and their website. I decided that since I have SOOOOO much backed up work I need to use others' sketches to get it done. Thinking of my own designs takes way more time. The nice thing is you can add some subtle changes to make it your own. This is from the May 2008 page maps. It was a double 8.5x11 spread but I used it for a 12x12. If you click on the title of this post it will take you to the page maps website.

Mother's Day

2008-05-11T14:11:00.000-07:00

Twins 4th Birthday

2008-05-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

Close ups

2008-05-07T18:28:00.000-07:00

Marine World Sea Lions

2008-05-06T17:31:00.000-07:00

Marine World Fun

2008-05-06T17:30:00.000-07:00

These pictures are from our visit to Marine World in August 2005. Like I said I jump all over the place, nothing in order right now. Eventually I hop to be more current. The kids were having fun petting the Sting Rays.

The Complete Reorganization

2008-05-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

So here is the Final look at my Reorganization.

Well there is some paper I still need to put in the files on the bottom but otherwise everything is where it is planned to be.
It is so nice to be able to pull stuff out easily.

What's in the Drawers...

2008-05-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

Queen & Co. Felt, Alpha Soup, Label Tape and Glue Sticks

Fastenator, Stamp Wheel, Embossing Tool, Punches, Spray Adhesive

What's in the Drawers...

2008-05-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

Embossing Stencils, Misc. Tools and Embellishments

Markers, Sewing Supplies, Beads, Brass Stencils

Paint, Painting tools and Chalk poms

Adhesives

What's in the drawers...

2008-05-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

Stamps Pads & Chalk Pads

Clear Stamps and Accessories

Tag Maker and Crop-a-dile

Punches, Scissors, Spray Adhesive

Zippy's Page

2008-04-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

Zippy loves to stare out the window and watch the birds and squirrels in the back yard. It's funny to watch how intense she looks when wanting to chase them down.

She also loves to play catch with half of a plastic easter egg. She will chase it down smack it around and play with it for a few minutes then carry it over and drop in near you and sit there until you throw it again.

The plan - incomplete

2008-04-12T15:27:00.000-07:00

Here's my initial layout plan for the Bookcase. This will help me know exactly where everything is to get to it faster. I know I am crazy!!!

In the process of reorganizing

2008-04-12T15:20:00.000-07:00

So I am in the process of reorganizing my scrapbook supplies. I had everything in an amoire in the dinning room. Everything was crammed in and since our dinning room is small it was a pain to get things in and out. Hence, I didn't scrap as much as I would like to. I dreaded dragging everything out. I looked around on the message boards and really liked the Expedit Bookcase from IKEA. It matches my other furniture so well. So I trekked out to IKEA and purchased the Expedit and the drawers. I was debating on the doors but decided against them. I also found some wonderful jars for the shelves. The smaller ones were only $1.49 each. And the tall ones $3.

This is my interim picture. I am still in the process. I ordered the boxes in the picture below. 15 of them to put 3 each on the row above the drawer. I will post the final pic when everything is here.

More Watercolor Pencil Work

2008-02-25T11:47:00.000-08:00

Lianna made this picture for me.

Ok these next two were some of the first ones I did,
so you can see the improvement in the Orchid picture above.

Learning to Draw

2008-02-18T13:12:00.000-08:00

Now that I have picked up the pencil and crayons, I am finding myself wanting to learn more. Thankfully the internet has lots of "How to draw _____" stuff out there. Here are some of my first attempts.

Posing for Christmas pictures

2008-02-17T19:12:00.000-08:00

Every year I subject the kids to a group shot for the Christmas cards. This was one of the first years I switched from a photo studio to home snapshots. I wanted more control of getting that perfect picture. Unfortunately for the kids that means a zillion shots. Here is an example of how they love to torture me with silly faces knowing I will make them sit there forever. Honestly, I end up loving them all. They are so silly! Of course I send out the civilized one but I thought the process needed to be scrapped.

2008-02-17T14:09:00.000-08:00

Sophia made these pictures. Lianna said the face picture is an "Art Piece." It's creator said the beady eyes scare her. Hmmm not sure what that is about but it is interesting either way.

Dallying with Watercolor

2008-02-17T12:25:00.000-08:00

So I had purchased some watercolor crayons and pencils to work with my stamps and other scrapbook possibilities. The girls and I then started playing around with them making free hand drawings. I am know I am not a skilled artist when it comes to technical aspects of drawing but I am having fun with it nonetheless. At least they are better than my kindergarten drawings, LOL!

In Retrospect

2008-02-07T21:42:00.000-08:00

Well I was in another car accident today. I guess my time was due, it has been 7 years since my last one Thankfully there were no serious physical injuries. I was just shaken up quite well, my kneeis bruised and my left hip and shoulder are a bit sore.

Of course, Mariah's Birthday was on Tuesday the 5th. It always make me a bit more reflective of things and the accident has intensified that. I know I will be reunited with her when my time comes but today was not the day. Today I am thankful to make it home to my family.

Be safe out there! For those that I love and cherish, you know who you are...Te amo! Cuidado mis amigas!

Halloween Fun 2001

2008-01-14T18:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays 2007

2007-12-29T20:40:00.000-08:00

Uh Oh...I think I just got busted!

I think the eyes give it away that she was just about to play with those ornaments. Well how can you blame her...the girls sure did put them in a very tempting spot.

Lianna & Flower Girls

2007-10-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

Fun Memories

2007-10-29T12:07:00.000-07:00

Pooh Bear

2007-10-29T12:04:00.000-07:00

I made the Pooh and the Hunny pot with my Wishblade cutter. It's not so humble but I am rather proud of it.

A Layout for Cory

2007-10-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

I finally used some background stamps to customize plain cardstock. I used a circle stamp to make the same pattern on the red and blue cardstock to give it some coordinated consistency. Now I want more background stamps!

Zippy our computer Buddy

2007-10-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

Since our family is so computer dependent, the cat has taken to sitting or sleeping on the desk when she wants to be near someone. Other times she is chasing the cursor or I put the fish screensaver on a watch her try to catch them. After a while she will stand up on the monitor and look behind it expecting to see the fish back there. I couldn't get the camera fast enough to catch that shot.

New Layout!

2007-10-22T14:46:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures of Cory because it was so funny how he would get upset when he wanted out and then as soon as I picked him up he would always be fine like nothing ever happened.

Mini Book for David

2007-10-08T18:06:00.000-07:00

This is a Creating Keepsakes Mini Album that I did with Pictures of David. Since he is always blocking me from taking pictures of him I thought a nice mini album would be nice. Eventually the kids will see he actually did take some pictures! LOL!!!

Me hugely pregnant with the twins in this one.

2007-10-08T18:02:00.000-07:00

I was pregnant with the twins in this picture. This was in May and they were born in September so you can just imagine how HUGE I got.

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Happy memories!

Mr. Attitude always!

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2007-10-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

This is a creating keepsakes book "ALL ABOUT ME" that I did a while back but haven't posted it. Finally getting motivated to work on my scrapping. So I thought I would start with posting projects that were done to get me inspired to do more. I am starting to like these kits, they are stylish and can be found at bargain prices. This one was only $15 and came with with all the embellishments.

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