Snow Much Fun Today!

We did a little sledding today, the kids had a blast. On our way home we found a frozen pond in our neighborhood that had been cleared off for skating, so we went home to get the skates!

What a great day to be out enjoying winter time fun! Now I am off to scrapbook the great photos I took today.

Creative Scrappers - Sketch #84

I really liked this weeks sketch. I created a simple layout keeping the focus on the photos.

My layout:

The Sketch:

Go over to Creative Scrappers to see what the rest of the design team has created!

Another Great Gift Idea

I am always looking for creative packaging for my gifts. I designed this card/gift holder out of a 6 x 9 1/2" envelope that can be purchased at any office supply store. I love it because it can hold a cd, gift cards or even a family photo.




There is also space to write your Christmas sentiment. I have posted this project on The Inspired Scrappers blog with instructions.

Good Things Come In Small Packages!

We are celebrating the 12 days of Christmas over at The Inspired Scrapper. Everyday there are new gift ideas being posted. I posted this cute little gift box yesterday along with instructions. These boxes are quick and easy to make and they are filled with Ghirardelli chocolates! Who doesn't love chocolate?!

Be sure to head on over to The Inspired Scrapper for more inspiration!

Creative Scrappers Sketch #82

The Sketch:


My Layout:

A Christmas Treasure

Last year I made a 25 days of December mini album, which I was thrilled with. But with all the business of the season, taking a picture everyday for this album was a lot of pressure to me. This year I have made a little album that I can fill with my favorite holiday pictures and not worry about documenting everyday of the Christmas season. The base of this album is made with 7 Gypsies naked paper bags and creme card stock. I used lots of 7 Gypsies products as well as some vintage appliques that were given to me by my Mother in Law, when she cleaned out her quilting stash. I love these little appliques and I have been saving them for just the right project and here it is.

I used a Starbucks cup cover as a banner.

The pages made out of 7 Gypsies naked paper bags will hold tags for journaling and additional pictures. I gave the edges of my pages a distressed look by using adhesive and applying 7 Gypsies rubbings in silver and gold. I also added some beads to add dimension.

I loved making this little treasure to hold our holiday memories for 2009.