{Inspiration Friday!}

Here is what caught my eye this week in blogland.  Short but sweet this week!

(Photo Credit: Kelly Goree)

1.  Check out how Kelly Goree decorated her son's cake (photo above)!!  I love how she did his name!

(Photo Credit:  Little Birdie Secrets)

2.  Little Birdie Secrets will be posting numerous fabric flower making tutorials on their blog over the next few days, including a gorgeous flower headband for little girls!  You can find the first post in the series here.

3.  Creating Keepsakes has Free Font Fridays, where a font is available to download every Friday for FREE!  Check out this week's free font here.

(Photo Credit:  Bo Bunny)

4.  The Winter Joy collection from Bo Bunny is a gorgeous line; I love the non-traditional colors for Christmas!  This made me think of one of my past customers, she just loves the color purple!!  These papers would make beautiful Christmas cards!  ;-)

See you next Friday with more inspiration!  :-)

{Scrapbooking Retreat!}

I am super excited!!  I have just booked myself into Scrapping Away's Harrison Hot Springs Retreat for November 2010!!  AND...I booked myself an extra night at the end!!  I love doing this and taking advantage of one more night by MYSELF!  I love my kids and my family, but it's always nice to get away and rejuvinate- especially when it's with other scrapbookers!

I have been to numerous retreats of Michelle's and let me assure you that they are just fabulous; and I always have such a good time and meet loads of great people!!  Even though I don't get much sleep, I always come back feeling refreshed and ready to take on the everyday challenges of raising a family again!  And, believe me, my family likes this, too!!  ;-)

{Inspiration Friday!}

I can't believe it's been a week since I have posted!  Things have been crazy busy around here!!  I hate to admit it, but I am so looking forward to the back-to-school routine and keeping my 19 month old son busy with playschool, gym time & swimming lessons!  My daughter will be attending Grade 1 this year, with that brings the start of full-days at school.  That is going to take a bit of adjusting, I will miss her so!  But I do have my son to keep me busy, and keep me busy he will!!  I have Ella in swimming lessons as well as Art class - which she just loves!!  The teacher is fabulous and Ella is briming with pride with each completed project; and so are we!  :-)

I have also been busy creating Christmas presents for my sisters!!  I know, I know...Christmas you say?!?  I've entered a whole new world of "art" and with it comes a bit of a learning curve, so I wanted to give myself plenty of time (just incase it didn't work out!  lol!).  I can't share quite yet though, as I wouldn't want to give it away!!  It's so fun and I think I've found another addicting (& expensive - shhh don't tell my husband) hobby and can't wait to share it with you!!  ;-)

Ok, now that is out of the way here is my inspiration for this week.

(Photo Credit: Kaiser Craft)

(Photo Credit:  Kaiser Craft)

(Photo Credit:  Kaiser Craft)

1.  Kaiser Craft posted some projects here using their new "Hippy Girl" collection, I just love the colors in this line!  Aren't those gorgeous projects!

(Photo Credit:  Ambrosia Girl)

2.  Love these "Happy Tickets" Ambrosia Girl uses as a ticket reward system for young children as an alternative to a star chart.  Check out her blog post here.  She even offers up a link to a FREE printable .pdf file!

(Photo Credit:  Joanne Basile)

3.  Joanne Basile at Splitcoast Stampers shows us how to make a ruffled ribbon like the one shown above on the beautiful card she made!!  Click here for her tutorial.  Can't wait to dig out my sewing machine to try my hand at these gorgeous ruffles!!

(Layout & Photo:  Erin Clarkson)

4. Scrapbooks Etc. has a feature on scrapbook pages that recycle!  Here you will find 24 fantastic ideas!

(Layout & Photo:  Janna Wilson)

5.  Turquoise & Aqua!!!  Love those colors!!  Scrapbooks Etc. has 19 layouts using the hottest color this summer!  Check it out here.

See you next Friday for more inspiration!!  Enjoy!

{Inspiration Friday!}

Here is what has been inspiring me this week:

(Photo by My Little Bit of Whimsy)

1.  Check out these adorable cupcake pins from My Little Bit of Whimsy!!  She makes hand-made embellishments using Polymer Clay, and glazed after baking.  So cute!

(Photo by Little Birdie Secrets)

2.  Isn't this just the sweetest project from Little Birdie Secrets?!  Click here for the tutorial to make these cute chalkboard clipboards!

(Photo by Alison @ Kaiser Craft)

3.  Alison has posted a tutorial on Kaiser Craft's blog to make these beautiful paper Dahlias.  Don't they look absolutely gorgeous?!

(Photo by Lo and Read)

4.  Speaking of flowers...check out this beautiful altered box by Lo and Read!  I love how she used the manufacturers strip from the patterened paper to make the swirls!  Click here for her tutorial on the folded rose.

(Photo Credit: Becky Higgins)

5. Becky Higgins shares her Personal Yearbook project for your kids and their classmates at school.  What an amazing idea!  Click here for information and to download the free templates!

See you next Friday for more inspiration!!  :-)

{NEW WINNER!!!}

I have had to re-draw the winner for my Friendship Scalloped Circle Mini Album Kit...the winner is...







LYNDA!!

Lynda said...
OMG - that is beautiful. Your new 'phase' must be just wonderful for you - congrats. Your design is lovely, and to be part of Canadian Scrapbooking is a plus in my 'books'!
August 11, 2010 10:19 AM

Lynda, please contact me within one week (August 26th) to collect your prize!!  Thank you!!

{Scalloped Circle Mini Album Kit Winner - ATTENTION: MICHELLE!}

Michelle!!  You have won my Scalloped Circle Mini Album Kit, please contact me as soon as possible so I can send you the kit!  I know it's a very busy time of the year, however, I will give you until Wednesday, August 18th, to contact me or I will have to pick another winner.  Thanks!!

The winner is poster #5, Michelle:

Michelle said...
I am a new reader, love the designs and your creations!
August 11, 2010 6:20 AM

{Inspiration Friday!}

Here is what has been inspiring me this week:

(Photos by Crate Paper)

(Photos by Crate Paper)

(Photos by Crate Paper)

1.  Crate Paper "School Spirit" Collection!!  I have been looking for another school-themed paper collection since Scenic Route's Appleton line and I think I've found a winner!!  Check out the Homework Box by Michelle Lanning of Crate Paper.  What a great idea to have her daughter's school supplies handy in one box for her homework!  I know I would have loved one of these when I was a kid!!

(Photos by Crate Paper)

2.  Crate Paper "Snow Day" Collection is so cheerful and bright!  Check out the Christmas Trees & Wreath.

(Photo by GCD Studios)

3.  Taffy Pin Wheels!  What a super fun idea for a party favor for kids!!  A perfect summertime treat!  Check out the tutorial here from Jen at GCD Studios.

(Photo by GCD Studio)

4.  Check out this beautiful butterfly necklace made from...wait for it...chipboard!!  Check out the tutorial here from Leslie of GCD Studios' blog to see how they transformed a simple piece of chipboard into a beautiful piece of jewelry!

5.  Elle's Studio is running a "journaling in your own words" free class every day on their blog from August 8th-28th!

(Photo by MemoryWorks)

6.  Ok, so I did find another school-themed scrapbook collection that I have to get my hands on!  It's the ele.ment.ary collection from MemoryWorks.  Check out the FREE ele.ment.ary digital downloads here!!
Well, that's it for this week!

Be sure to check back every Friday for {Inspiration Friday!} to find out who or what is inspiring me for the week!!

{And the Winner is...}

I have picked a winner using the Random.org true random number generator.  The winner of my Friendship Scalloped Circle Mini Scrapbooking Album Kit is...







Michelle said...

I am a new reader, love the designs and your creations!

August 11, 2010 6:20 AM

 
Michelle!!  Congratulations!!  Forward me your contact information and I'll ship your kit to you!!  Thank you so much for following my blog!  :-)  Click here to email me.
 
Thank you to everyone for participating!!  Keep watching the blog as you never know when I'll have another give-away!!  :-)

{Thank you!}

Thank you so very much for all of the lovely comments on the previous post!  I love seeing your comments!!  :-)  Good luck to everyone that has entered the give-away!!

For those that haven't entered to win my Friendship Scalloped Circle Mini Album Kit, the give-away ends tonight at 11:59PM PST!  All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on my blog post below for your chance to win, click here to see post!!

Good Luck!!

If you are reading this on facebook, head on over to my blog at http://www.thescrapbookinghousewife.com/ for your chance to win!  :-)