Scrapbook Layout

I  just finished making an 8x8 scrapbook for a dear friend I work with who is retiring.  Here is a 2-page layout of "ladies' day out" when we went to see the movies Sex and the City, and Sex and the City 2.  As I am sensitive to sharing photos on the web, I have blocked out the actual pictures.  I cut the city scene from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge.  Love that there was even such an image!  I made the movie marquee image in Powerpoint.  Hope you like it.

Are you ready for some candy?

Gosh, I haven't posted since Tuesday,but it seems like forever!  I haven't had time to make anything either due to taking care of everyday matters.  So it's time to announce that I will have a give-away when I reach 100 followers!  I'm just about half way there, but could use your help in spreading the word.  I want to thank all of you that follow my blog currently--many of you have been here since I started!  You're all great and I appreciate your regular visits and comments; I feel I'm really getting to know you (and you know who you are).  This has been a real fun experience so far, and isn't that what it's all about?!  SO... I've got some great blog candy (at least I think so), which includes the "From My Kitchen" Cricut cartridge!!  I'm also throwing in some "with love" rub-on transfers, a chipboard book, expoxy stickers, notecards, and some bling.

To be included in the drawing, do the following:

• Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you do with all the cards you make!  Do you tend to use them pretty quickly, or do you have a tremendous stash on hand? 
• If you're not already following me, become a follower of my blog

When I get to 100 followers, or as close to that moment as I can possibly get,  I will choose a winner from all my followers and commenters to this post.  So check back often for the announcement of a winner!  Thanks again for visiting my blog, and I look forward to meeting some new friends!

Blog Award

I received a Stylish Blog Award today! Hooray! A BIG thanks to Jessica at http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/ for giving me this award.  Go visit her site--she's challenged herself to make something EVERY day, and she's doing it!

So, here's how this works.  When you accept the award, you must:

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 8 things about yourself.
3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered.
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award.

First, the 8 things about myself:
1.  I don't facebook, twitter, or have an app for that.
2.  But now that I've discovered this crafty blog world, I'm totally addicted!
3.  I have a fear of flying, but would drive to almost anywhere that I could.
4.  I only have to drive 4 miles one-way to my full-time job!
5.  My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy; I've been watching it from Day 1.
6.  I'm learning that the older I get, the more I want to do things for myself, and I am.
7.  I hate to exercise.
8.  I love to decorate my house for every holiday/change of season.


Now, I'd like to give the award to the following 8 blogs that I've recently discovered:
1.  Tami B. at  http://tamiscraftconnection.blogspot.com/
2.  Gigi at http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/
3.  Libby at http://beachcreationsforyou.blogspot.com/
4.  Carri at http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
5.  Donna at http://donnasdreamworks.blogspot.com/
6.  Dawn at http://pinkyswrspaper.blogspot.com/
7.  Patty at http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com/
8.  Dana at http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

Please check out their blogs, and pay it forward!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

This is my entry for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog:

Challenge #42 Winter Warmies

Create using some type of winter clothing/accessory on your project (i.e.: mitten, sweater, hat etc.)

 

This is a  4x4 card.  I cut the beaver from Winter Frolic at 2-1/2", typed the sentiment onto the paper, and added ribbon.  The paper is DCWV "Green Stack."  Really cute patterns.  The beaver on the inside is cut from the paper.  Something simple!

Vertical or Horizontal?

Hello Everyone, hope you're enjoying your weekend.  I'm in a quandary and need some help.  I'm about to redo my scrap space into a full-blown room (yeah!).  Right now it serves as part office/part scrapping, but I just need more space (I'm sure you know what I mean!).  Anyway, my sweet husband is going to do the work for me, of course, but I'm the designer.  And before I can decide on certain storage options, I want to know how you all store your paper.  Vertically or horizontally? 

I've been searching and searching ideas online, and I've read where it's better to lay your papers flat so they don't bend and curve.  Others feel it's much easier to search through papers that are stored vertically.

So...I'd like to know, which way do you prefer:  vertical or horizontal storage?  Please respond; I'd love to know what you're doing.  And what type of system/container(s) do you use?  Look forward to hearing from everyone.  Thanks so much!!