Saturday, December 18, 2010

{Wonder}ful Winter Kit and Freebie QP

I know, these posts are far and few in between. Too many other things going on in life. But as it is - Tracy's got a wonderful new kit out. Click the kit preview to go to her site. I always love winter kits so I can scrap all the snowy fun we have here. I've made two layouts. The first will be your freebie QP and the second will be packaged with Tracy's kit. Enjoy!
Click layout to download.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Altered Paths Kit and QP freebies

I have two fabulous kits featured here - two parts of a collab kit called Altered Paths. Sorry, I'm a little late posting these. At any rate... I love the colors they chose for this kit and between the two kits there are gobs of papers and elements to choose from. Click the kit previews below to go to each designer's site. And keep going to check out my layouts and some QP freebies (of course).
Here's my layout with Tracy's Kit at Growing Pains Scrapped
And my layout with the kit from Kathy at The Latest Scoop, Too.
QP Freebies!!!
Click previews to download (and enjoy!)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

This is not scrapbook related ... just some good old recipe sharing! For those of you who have not yet carved your pumpkins ... don't throw the seeds away!! This is the recipe for baking seeds that I have been enjoying since I was a kid - and they are downright yummy (and easy).you'll need:
2 cups seeds (give or take)
3 TBS melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Worcestershire sauceSepereate seeds and guts as thoroughly as possible. Boil seeds in salted water for 10 mins. Strain seeds and combine with the salty-buttery-worsh mixture. Coat seeds. Spread on cookie sheet and bake at 225 for about 2 hours. (I know it's a long time - it just needs to dry them out).

ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Calendar Freebie - week 4

The last three months for my calendar freebie are finally here. With the holidays just around the corner - a personalized calendar makes for a fabulous and easy gift. So ... enjoy and happy scrapping!

Download HERE!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Calendar Freebie - week 3

Here's the layouts you'll get in this download - July, August & September.
download HERE.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Calendar Freebie - week 2

Ok - time for three more months ... April, May and June.
click HERE to download.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Time for another freebie

Ok - I've decided that I just can't have so many hobbies!!! I've been busy with life and took on the "hobby" of reading. Between the books and the kids I just haven't gotten much else done. So to make up for it I am going to be giving out a fabulous freebie. I made these calendar layouts for an 11x8.5 calendar (my mom printed hers at home and I used artscow.com and both turned out great). So over the course of the next couple weeks I will be giving away the entire collection ... 3 months at a time.
To get January, February and March click HERE!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

2009 finally scrapped - and a QP Freebie

WOW - I'm finally done with my 2009 family book. What a rediculously long time I took to finish this. oh well, it's done! These are my last two spreads. I always enjoy a freebie - so scroll down to grab a 2 page QP.
All I want for Christmas Kit - Growing Pains Scrapped

click image to download Petit Moineaux kit - Kelyan

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Lilac Magic Kit and Freebie

Wow - I know...it's been a REALLY long time since I've scrapped. I've had a crazy summer and no time to scrap, but I'm trying to get back at it. Tracy just released this fabulous kit - Lilac Magic. You can click the kit preview to go to her site. It's full of great papers and elements - you'll love it. Here's my layout below followed by a free QP for your scrapping pleasure.
click image to download.

Friday, July 9, 2010

I'm not dead - just busy, but check this out!

Sorry to be such a drag - I've just no time for any scrapping this summer. But I do want you all to know about the fabulous deals at artscow.com. I just ordered two 16"x20" canvases for a total $16 - It's a buy one get one free deal with free shipping. Can't pass that up. You'll need code: 1620CANVAS

Also ordered some personalized puzzles for $5 with free shipping. It may be early, but I've just ordered myself some Christmas presents. You'll need this code: SUMSALE10

Don't wait - you have until the end of July to take advantage of these deals. And if you don't have an artcow account, now would be a great time to try out some of their stuff - check my sidebar for a link to artscow.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Christmas in AZ 2009 & QP freebie

I am determined to get my 2009 book done soon. I've really been dragging my feet. So here's one of the Christmas spreads. It's not my favorite, but sometimes you just gotta walk away and leave it as it is. And in case anyone else out there is slacking on their layouts - you can also grab this QP to do your Christmas pictures, or grab it for 2010 pics.
Click preview to download.

Believe Kit - Summer Driggs

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Serenity Kit and Freebie

Don't you just love the colors in this kit?! Tracy's got a new kit freebie that you won't want to miss - but you have to pay attention because each piece is free for one day only, starting Wednesday (I'm giving you a little heads up). Click the kit preview to go to her blog. In the meantime, check out what I did below. I always design my books in two page spreads, so this freebie is a double! Here's the full preview and each page alone below. AND below that the QP freebie. Have a looksee and enjoy!
Click image to download.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Rocket Birthday Party Freebie

My son just turned 5 and this year we had a "rocket" party. It was actually setup more as a NASA party, but since he doesn't know what NASA is - it soon became a rocket party. We shot aliens with a nerf gun, colored space pictures (black paper with colored chalk) and shot off stomp rockets (a must have). The cake turned out fabulous, if I do say so myself. It was a fun and easy cake to make. You can find the original instructions HERE. I did piece a few pieces together for the fins, I didn't want them to be triangles as it shows in the instructions. And if you haven't ever made a cake that you have to cut apart - freeze it first and it were be a piece of cake (I know, cheesy - but that's really how ya do it).
My ideas for this party transpired from an amazing party showcased HERE. You have to check it out - it's quite the party. A bit over the top for a manageable birthday party for me and my life, but inspiring nonetheless. This is what I did for invites:
All the boys got awards at the end of the party.
And I had so much fun making these Thank You cards.

If you are interested in doing a party like this...I have a few things to help you get started. This download includes a blank invite, png thank you cards so you can add your own space rangers' pictures, a certificate of completion, an 8x10 full of aliens for printing and shooting, and a rocket ship coloring page (3 to a page, I used this to put on their take-home bags). Invite and Thank You's are 4x6, so just have them printed as pictures - super easy.
Download HERE and let me know how you like it. I hope it makes for a fun party for you, too.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ahhh's, ouchies & Booboo's Kit & Freebie


Well, the kit name may be long ... but that's just cuz it full of so many cute things. Tracy's got this kit in her store now - click the kit preview to head over. What a fun way to show all those "crash & burn" pictures. Here's my son's latest crash and burn - which resulted in the biggest, fattest lip I've ever seen. You can also get a free qp below. Enjoy!


Click this QP preview to grab a copy for yourself.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Zoo Flamingos & QP freebie

Jen just came out with the cutest wordart for your trip to the zoo. My layout, however, is not your typical "zoo" look, but I gotta be honest - I love it. I used a kit called "Where the Heart Is" from Grandma's Templates. I know, kinda random to use as a zoo layout. But I'm a fan of earthy tones. So - enjoy the freebie, which obviously can be used for anything, and check out Jen's wordart HERE. Image linked.


Monday, May 10, 2010

Grace Kit, QP and a Template

I am so excited for Tracy, who is expecting her 3rd child, after adopting her first two. Such a miracle story. Anyhow, she named this kit "Grace" after her soon-to-be baby girl. I love it! Pink and brown are so cute together, and there are some fabulous papers and elements to play with here. Click the kit preview to head to her blog. Below is my layout followed by two freebies for you. The QTpie wordart is from Jen who has fabulous stuff on her site - check them out HERE.
Click the QP image below to grab this layout ... and, for the first time - I am also offering the template. I'm not sure that I will go into designing templates, but I thought I would see if there's an interest. So let me know what you think. And enjoy!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Desktop Freebie


I have seen several cute scrapped desktops out there - but have personally never put one on my computer ... until now - and I love it! Don't know if I can ever go back to just putting a plain ol' picture on. This was inspired by one of Christina Brown's Designs , made beautiful with a kit from Summer Driggs - Sweet Springtime. I am so happy every time I turn on my computer and see my cute little family smiling back at me - that I thought I would offer this as a freebie. Click the desktop preview below to download. And as always, Happy Scrapping!