still crafty after all these years

so I have been off line for a while. Life has been busy, experiencing life events, enjoying new chapters, & just making the most of each new day.   Creating, scrapbooking, & crafting have continued to be a big part of my ever changing life.  Here is a little peek at some of the projects I have enjoyed coming up with...

I guess there are a few recurring themes.  I like making things for other people.  I am crazy for banners, & I sure use my Sizzix Big Shot a lot!  

late!

I meant to post this earlier in the week, always something to get sidetracked with.  Anyway, here is my project for The Red Bee:

The challenge was to incorporate yarn in the layout. I used yarn in 3 different areas, but I really wanted the yarn to standout a little more.  So, I added more yarn here:

Here is the end result: 

I like how the yarn softened up the branches.  I used The Boyfriend line from one of my favorite manufacturers, Cosmo Cricket.  Their products are so much fun to play with.

Sharing a little TC project

Recently a long time friend had a sweet baby boy.  There is no other feeling like holding a newborn baby.  I took this opportunity to play with some new Teresa Collins product.  Using the Chic Bebe Boy line I put together a quick mini album.  I was a little sad that I couldn't get my hands on the chipboard elements or clear stamps.   So I used what I had, 5 or 6 patterned papers, ribbons, and the die cut envelope.  Here are a few pix of the project:

I know the cover looks a little plain, but I added a frame & a few embellishments.  I didn't have a chance to get a picture after :(

The project came together pretty easily.  I love TC products, so gorgeous & fun to work with.  Other items I used on this project:  cardstock, glittered cardstock,Cuttlebug embossing folders, various dies, various border punches, BIA O-wire, & Cat's Eye chalk

All-Star Scrapbook Celebrity Roll Call

Tim Holtz

Candice Carpenter

Stephanie Ackerman & Teresa Collins

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Nan Patruzzo

Margie Romney Aslett

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