A new job at MLPA!

I can't believe I'm actually going to get paid to scrapbook. My friend Michelle and I will be hosting Creative Cafe at Memory Lane in Quakertown, PA on alternating Saturdays! Here's a sneak peak at my first project. If you're in the area this Saturday (3/27), stop by between 12 and 2 PM to create this 1-page layout!

Help! I forgot my adhesive!

Ever wish you could get home delivery? I can't believe I left at least four things at home when I packed for the retreat. i live just far enough to consider going home for it, but not really wanting to. I'm also worried MLPA will sell out of the Maya Road items I've been waiting (and pesting them) for for a month. May consider stealing my roommate's while she sleeps... I swear I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached. I may just bite the bullet and drive to the store. Still, I got seven pages done tonight, so it's all good.

Storage or Gift Idea

I'm packing for a scrapbook retreat this weekend, and I am trying out a new storage idea for my new "fatter" flowers. I don't want them getting crushed amongst my other items, so I added them to this bead storage system by Darice that I got at Walmart. I removed half of the containers to make space for my larger flowers, and used the remaining containers to keep everything in place and store centers and other paraphenalia. The lid doesn't snap fast, so I added the closest thing I could grab - the ribbon. Tied up like this, I think it would make a really nice gift, too - if you can part with it that is!

Altered Bottle

I found this old bottle laying around, and it reminded me of something you'd see in an old movie on a mad scientist's shelf. I got creative with some scraps from Tim Holtz, MM Vintage Findings, and some cool mushrooms I got at Kate's Paperie and Junkitz Paper scraps. I smudged black ink over everything (after painting the inside of the bottle with green paint). My husband asked what I made "that" for? Don't need a reason, it was just fun!

Monkey!

After several years of continuous wear, this shirt is literally falling apart. This is one of my favorite photos.

Photoshop layers are awesome!

Playing with layers on this layout of my parents' English Springer Spaniel.

Digital Layout of Magic Wings Visit

This page uses the same photos as the mini album in a 12x12 page. Two takes on scrapping the same event.

My first Instructional Video!