Look at This Awesome Blog Give Away

I ran across this fantastic give away at Scrappin' with Cricut. When Dusti reaches 200 followers she will hold a drawing for the give away ... here it is:

A Yudu machine!!! I love making my own t-shirts and would love this ... I'm sure you would too.

Just click here to go to her blog and see this wonderful give away, become one of her followers, and post on your blog for an opportunity to win this Yudu machine.

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Speed Scrap Layout

Last night there was a speed scrap at MouseScrappers. If you haven't done a speed scrap yet ... you should really try one at MouseScrappers. Obviously, all layouts relate to Disney, but it is a lot of fun and challenging. You are given seven instructions over the course of one hour and then given a time limit to finish and post to the gallery. Sometimes the time limit is 4 hours ... or sometimes it goes to 12 hours. The host will post when layouts are due. You also get a fantastic participation prize for uploading your layout. Confused??? I sure was when I first started. Then add a healthy dose of nerves to have to get a layout done in a set amount of time. I'm so addicted now ... here is my layout from last night:

The seven instructions were:
1. Pick 4 photos.
2. Use at least 2 different patterned papers and one solid paper. You may use more, but this is the minimum.
3. Use one paper for your background, no stacking. You can have smaller mats, paper strips or blocks, but only one background paper.
4. I want to see 2-4 mini clusters, no big clusters. Think in terms of a mini cupcake vs. a full size cupcake. I want your clusters to be bite sized.
5. Add a scatter or two, and two or more hand doodled items (frames, shapes, word art etc.)
6. Use two alphas or fonts or a mix of both for your title.
7. Date, journal at least a line or two, and add your finishing touches.


You choose your pictures and kits ... just make sure to list them when you upload to the gallery so those designers are given credit. For this layout I used Template Freebie #16 by MJ-AJ Designs, Crash Test Dummy by Natalie's Place Designs, Crash Test Dummy Add-On by Natalie's Place Designs, Fonts: Crazy Harold & DJB Smarty Pants.

Hope you enjoyed this explanation of a speed scrap and thanks for dropping by!

Weekly Challenge at MouseScrappers

Just finished another layout, except this one is for the Weekly Challenge at Mouse Scrappers. The instructions were Disney related (of course), photos related to animals, elements from nature, three photos, any number of papers, but one must be patterned, title, journal & finish up. Here is my layout called "Gettin' Wild":

I used Gettin' Wild by Natalie's Place Designs and Blend It Masks by Happy Scrap Girl.

Tonight Mouse Scrappers is having a Speed Scrap at 7:00PM CST. Come join us!!!

Scraplift Challenge #4

I'm now hooked on the Scraplift Challenges ... here is my latest layout for this challenge.

I used "Main Street Magic" by Connie Prince and "Jungle Party" by Natalie's Place Designs.

I hope you have a wonderful week and thanks for dropping by.

New Challenge at MouseScrappers!

There is a new challenge at Mouse Scrappers and it is a lot of fun! It's called a Scraplift Challenge. You are given a layout and you are to scraplift it as you see it. This is my first time doing this challenge ... here is my layout.

I used the "Once Upon a Time" kit from Kellybell Designs.

I finished a Template Challenge there today too ... here is my layout.

Now this was a super fun layout because of the story behind it. We were at Animal Kingdom before it officially opened to have breakfast at the Tusker House. There was a man ahead of us just strolling and looking around. We immediately recognized him from a Disney special we saw on the Discovery channel showing the story behind Expedition Everest and its construction. His name is Joe Rohde and he took Animal Kingdom (and Expedition Everest) from concept to what it is today.

He was so nice while we gushed over him ... ha! ... then posed for a couple of pictures with us. Now that was a fantastic magical memorie!!!

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Rosette Flowers

Such a dreary day outside ... ugh! The girls (Shasta & Daisy) are keeping me company ... I'm supposed to be getting ready to go to my weekend crop, but I started playing with these rosette flowers. I wanted to make some to match a Disney project I'm planning to work on.

I learned how to make these by watching here. I decided to use some of the Tim Holtz Gloss paper and alcohol inks to make some of  the rosettes and then some of the paper I will be working with. I'm not a big fan of the glue gun ... so some of my centers are not centered, but I did get better as I went on.

The girls:

Making the rosettes:

 You can even double stack some to give it a more dimensional look.

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Was super busy today getting ready for my weekend crop with The Scrapbooking Factory. Really looking forward to spending some days with everyone! So, with that I didn't post my Happy Birthday Bryan message. Yesterday we celebrated our son's 22nd birthday! I always make a card for them so it was funny when he saw this years card ... Guido from Cars! I just got this cartridge and really wanted to do this cute little guy. Just too funny ... happy birthday Bryan ... love ya!